May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14061 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT blest with abundant resources, and with the from Mainland China and decided to rule STRATEGIES: THE ROC automatic goodwill of numerous countries, the island with determination and dedica­ did not degenerate and did not become tyr­ tion to economic development. The very annies. Instead, they became highly devel­ first step toward modernization was the re­ HON. THOMAS M. FOGUETTA oped and successful in many ways, and the distribution of national wealth through OF PENNSYLVANIA quality of life for all their people has in­ land reform. The policy known as "land to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased continually. the tiller" laid the very foundation for Tai­ This is something we are impressed with: Thursday, May 28, 1987 wan's industrialization and economic growth we want to know why was it that some in the years to follow. During the same Mr. FOGLIETIA. Mr. Speaker, on Monday countries were able to give their citizens a period, the early 50's, total national produc­ April 13, a very interesting and informative better way of life, when others were not. tivity was low. The ROC government be­ forum was held on Capitol Hill. The topic of Among these nations of Asia, outstanding lieved that increasing labor productivity was is the Republic of China. It has been stead­ essential. Achievement of both stability and the meeting was, "Alternative Development ily improving the state of its people, and it Strategies, the Republic of China as a Model." rapid growth at the same time in the past has also been exporting its knowledge to three decades was possible only because of This forum, sponsored by the Association on help other countries. For example, agricul­ the significant increase in labor productivi­ Third World Affairs, was the first in a series of tural teams from the ROC have gone into ty. This progressive change can be attrib­ hearings on the very important issue of Third the poverty-stricken rural areas of South uted to technology, management and an World development. The speaker at this first Africa and taught people, trying to farm the educated work force. In short, Taiwan devel­ forum was Dr. Phillip Chen, director of the worst sort of land, how to produce rice and opment transformed an agricultural country Asia and World Institute in Taipei. The panel­ other crops successfully. In one area, these into an industrial one through dedicated en­ ists were Senator and OAS Ambassador Gale African farmers were so successful, thanks trepreneurship, a hard-working labor force to Chinese tutors, that the tutors them­ and, of course, efficient government poli­ W. McGee, Howard University Prof. Luis Sera­ selves were surprised that so much good rice paio, and development economist Jon Woron­ cies. could be produced from such rotten land. After 30 years of economic development, off. The moderator was Dr. Lorna Hahn, exec­ To let us know first hand what the ROC Taiwan became the first leading supplier of utive director of the Association on Third has been doing, and what lessons it has to U.S. imports and the sixth largest trading World Affairs. offer other countries, I give you Dr. Chen. partner of the U.S. (after Canada, Japan, This forum will contribute a great deal to the CHEN. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me brief­ W. Germany, U.K., and Mexico), with a debate over Third World development. I ly introduce to you economic growth and trade volume of U.S. $25 billion. Less than political stability as the development model strongly believe that these kinds of hearings 40 years ago, Taiwan had only U.S. $% bil­ of the ROC. lion in foreign reserve; today, the ROC cen­ are a vital part of the policy process. There are certain common characteristics Mr. Speaker, I am including for the RECORD tral bank reported a U.S. $53 billion reserve. of all developing nations. One is the mixed . taught in Alabama and Massachu­ This is due in part to the ethnic, religious, systems, etc.) setts, and became director of Asian Studies racial, and cultural pluralism of the soci­ In the 80's government and industry and of American Studies at the main univer­ eties. A third characteristic is the wide gap began to join their efforts to reconstruct sity in Taiwan. He is a scholar whose nu­ between the traditional masses and the Taiwan's industrial structure from labor in­ merous works need no introduction. Western-educated elite. tensive to technology intensive. In short, This occasion is also important because We can use economic development to ex­ Taiwan's economic success has been the each of you is here. You are here because amine the relationship between economic focus of domestic pride and respect. But se­ you are concerned with developing countries development and political competitiveness, rious challenges will be confronted in the and the lack of economic progress that has or political democracy. There is a positive years ahead. How did an island state make a taken place in so many of them. Country correlation between economic development transition from an underdeveloped colony after country in the Third World, especially and political democracy in the case of to a modern industrial economy in less than in Africa, has become independent showing Taiwan. Democrats in Washington, D.C. and 30 years? Will high tech initiatives in the great promise: with an abundance of natural around the U.S. ask me this question: Since Qingdu Science Park create a second eco­ resources, with opportunities to educate Taiwan as an economic growth model has nomic miracle for the 21st century? How did their citizens, and favored with the willing­ done remarkably well in past years, why has economic development constitute political ness to help a great part of the world. Yet political democracy moved so slowly? We competitiveness and lead to serious political country after country in the Third World have tried to answer this question for the change? These are questions of major con­ has not made economic progress; rather past 15-20 years. cern to Taiwan, the U.S., and Asian states of they have retrogressed. Furthermore, Taiwan is an island state, with almost no the Third World. rather than building democracy and giving natural resources; we have to import every As fundamental as is the principle of de­ citizens more freedom, they have frequently drop of crude oil. Back in 1951, per capita mocracy, the prerequisites for democracy constructed tyrannies and deprived citizens GNP was as low as U.S. $202, per capita are: adequate living standards, well-educat­ of freedom. income was less than U.S. $200. Taiwan was ed population, and social stability. Taiwan Rather than improving the lifestyle of the a predominantly agricultural, rural society. has met all three, and this will inevitably people, in many countries the value of life Industrialization was an aspiration. Trade lead to political democratization. Progress has diminished, and the quality of life to was nearly unknown, and existed in very toward democracy has occurred gradually, which the individual can aspire has contin­ limited business sectors. Primary products and the pace is picking up. The government ually declined. We are here today because were only sugar, pineapples, bananas, and carefully plans every major aspect of a we care about these things: because we rice. Illiteracy in 1951 was over 55%. democratic political system, both structural know that it need not be that way. We know The ruling party, the Kuomintang Gov­ and functional. Since all political systems that in Asia, several countries that were not ernment, had learned a very bitter lesson are mixed in a cultural sense, there are no

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 14062 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 all-modern cultures in the sense of rational­ ences, different levels of development and done to improve the economic situation. ity, and no all-primitive ones in the sense of different problems. In Latin America, for The country we refer to here is the ROC. It traditionality. They differ in the relative example, only two countries technically is among the small group of countries in the dominance of one against the other, and are qualified as Third World: Belize and Haiti. same geographic region: South Korea, Hong a mixture of the two components. The others are all advanced Third World Kong, and Singapore . Japan is The ROC has maintained internal and ex­ nations. Whenever their representatives for many a predecessor. But oddly enough, ternal order and legitimacy. The Taiwan attend Third they have done an even better job than model of development and political competi­ World meetings, they leave early, because Japan, so I would refer to these four coun­ tiveness provides empirical evidence that they discover that their own priorities are tries as potential models for the Third stability and progress must be tied together. not being discussed. They have an advanced World. They've managed to achieve 10-12% This is the answer to the question of why Third World status, and it is important that growth over long periods of time, serveral political democracy has slowly developed. we understand this. decades. Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong The traditional political culture of China I think Taiwan is best thought of as a will be doing 10% growth this year, while ev­ proves progress can only take place if politi­ striving, independent nation, not as a eryone else is down at the 1-2% level. So we cal instability is avoided. In short, the suc­ former Mainland Chinese power waiting to do have these countries that are such suc­ cess of operational political development in go home. Your successes can serve as an in­ cesses, they've earned nicknames: Small Taiwan has been largely accredited to its spiration to many nations throughout the Tigers, Little Tigers, Miracles. being stable, gradual, evolutionary and con­ world. They didn't succeed because of natural re­ structive rather than revolutionary and de­ HAHN. Prof. Serapaio, as a scholar and a sources, or endowment received. They didn't structive. There are many governments in patriot who worked for years to free Mo­ succeed because of financial assistance from the world that became instable and destruc­ zambique from Portuguese colonial rule, the U.S. or elsewhere. They succeeded be­ tive because they wanted to speed up politi­ perhaps you would like to apply some previ­ cause of a combination of two things. First, cal democratization too soon. ous remarks to Africa: will United States and Canada may result we might conceivably reach a situation save our environment from further destruction. from sulfates and other particulates, accord­ where there will be 10-15-20 truly developed As one who has been very active in protect­ ing to a key report from the congressional nations who could start transforming the ing our environment, I have cosponsored for a Office of Technological Assessment , face of the earth. number of years legislation to reduce SOz and which attempted to provide "reasonable es­ HAHN. We need to follow this meeting NOx emissions. This legislation has addressed timate" of acid rain's toll. with others. There is much to be learned the problem of acid in a fair and equitable Normal rain is slightly acidic with a 5.6 on from the success stories of the ROC and manner. Although I am disappointed that suc­ the pH scale that measures acidity. In cer­ others that can be applied to the Third cessive Congresses have failed to enact this tain troubled parts of the United States and World. legislation, I hope that the 1OOth Congress will Canada, however, rain is 30 to 40 times more acidic than normal rain, averaging a pH of 4 take these vital steps to protect our people to 4.3. ACID RAIN THREATENS HUMAN and our natural resources. The key elements to watch in the acid HEALTH I would like to commend the following arti­ rain phenomenon are sulfur dioxide cle from a recent issue of Environmental and nitrogen oxides NEW JERSEY ACID RAIN Is KILLING MORE THAN LAKES AND number of human sources. In 1980, about 65 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TREES percent of S02 emissions came from electric The rap for killing lakes, streams and utilities' burning of coal and other fossil Thursday, May 28, 1987 their dependent fish life has been hung fuels. For NO,., 44 percent came from cars, Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, we know that firmly around acid rain's neck. Acid rain has trucks and other "mobile sources" and 29 also been charged with killing trees, the percent were the products of utility combus­ acid rain is damaging our Nation's streams, tion. lakes, rivers, and forests. Ten years ago, acid phenomenon of "forest dieback" that the Germans call Waldsterben. · Once in the air, S02 and NOx mix with rain was a problem for scientists and theo­ But acid rain has yet to be indicted on other airborne chemicals and water to form rists. There is now no doubt that acid rain has perhaps its most insidious offense: Acid rain a batch of "secondary pollutants," including damaged our environment. is a health hazard. sulfuric acid, nitric acid, sulfates and ni­ Estimates indicate that over 18 percent of For humans, the worry is not the acidic trates. When S02, NOx or the secondary pol­ the lakes and 21 percent of the stream miles rain itself, though you probably wouldn't lutants drop to earth accompanying rain, in the eastern United States have been irrevo­ want to have been in Wheeling, W.V. when snow, sleet or hail, that's acid precipitation. cably altered and that another 37 percent of rain as acidic as battery acid fell, or in Jack­ A related pollutant-though not an acid sonville, Fla., when acidic rain dissolved the rain precursor-is ozone, a key ingredient of the lakes and 21 percent of the streams are paint on 2,000 imported BMW's. smog. Ozone forms when NOx mixes with at risk of permanent change. Our Nation's Rather, scientists and health professionals hydrocarbons from auto emissions and sol­ 9,000 lakes and 50,00 miles of streams are at worry about two more dangerous effects of vent vapors in the presence of sunlight convened two workshops of scien­ we delay by leaving acid rain indefinitely under able to produce substantial adverse health tists in 1983 and 1984 to "assess the state of effects in certain segments of the American knowledge of the possible effects of acid EPA's microscope, the worse consequences population and particularly in children," rain on human health." Dr. James Fouts, will become. Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, a professor of com­ senior scientific advisor to the NIEHS direc­ We have the evidence and sufficient re­ munity medicine and pediatrics at the Mt. tor, is compiling scientific findings in the search to prove that high S02 and NOx emis­ Sinai School of Medicine, told the February field. Fouts believes that progress has been sions have already caused irreparable 7 hearing. made in studying acid rain's health effects. 14064 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 Fouts compares the state of knowledge to another group of children in an unpolluted CADMIUM tobacco research in the 1950s, when it was area of Manitoba. Acid-soluble cadmium can be released known that cigarette smoke was harmful, Children in the high-impact area showed from galvanized pipe or copper-zinc solder. but not to what degree. "We've shown in short-term decreases in lung function 14 Because of its long half-life, cadmium levels animals that when they breathe these air hours after levels of sulfate, particles and build up in the body over time. It is associat­ pollutant constituents, they get in trouble. ozone rose. Stern cautions that the findings ed with kidney damage. Elevated levels have We can show some decrements in lung func­ are "suggestive but not conclusive." Al­ been recorded in drinking water supplies im­ tion in humans. But we need more studies though adjusted for parental smoking and pacted by acid rain. to pin down the range of responses." socio-economic status, the health differ­ Children are especially at risk, testified ences could result from unexamined differ­ ALUMINUM Dr. Richard M. Narkewicz at the February ences between the two geographic areas, As water pH decreases, mobilization of hearings on the health effects of acid rain. such as indoor air quality. normally insoluble aluminum-which makes Narkewicz, a practicing pediatrician in Bur­ The long-term effects of this periodic de­ up 5 percent of the earth's crust-rises. Alu­ lington, Vt. and president-elect of the Amer­ crease in lung capacity is not known. Stern minum has been connected to Alzheimer's ican Academy of Pediatrics, testified that suggests that such "repeated assaults on the and Parkinson's disease and some disorders the "ingredients of acid rain," specifically lungs" could predispose the child to chronic of the central nervous system. ozone, sulfates and NOu "cause disease in obstructive lung disease like emphysema children and aggravate preexisting respira­ and bronchitis later in life, especially if the LEAD tory conditions." adult smokes or works in a smelter or chem­ Where drinking water is corrosive, lead Pulmonary disease accounts for one-fifth ical factory. levels have been found to be three times of all hospitalizations of children under 15. A number of other studies have added higher in the "first flush" water sample. An Children have more acute respiratory infec­ pieces to the puzzle. Mt. Sinai's Landrigan EPA study leaked to the press last fall tions than adults because their immune summarized some of them at February's found that nearly 40 million people-one system isn't fully developed, Narkewicz said, Senate hearing: out of every five Americans-has drinking and irritating pollutants make those infec­ Preliminary evidence from the massive water with lead levels higher than EPA's tions worse. "Harvard Six-City Study" now underway proposed new standard of 20 parts per bil­ Narkewicz explained why children are shows that acid air pollution, particularly lion. Lead has been associated with brain more vulnerable to air pollutants. "Chil­ fine particulates associated with total sul­ damage in children and increased risk of hy­ dren's airways are much narrower than an fate particulates, produces respiratory pertension and heart attack in adult while adult's. The diameter of the bronchus at the symptoms like bronchitis in school children. males New York City's drink­ about one inch; the same brouchus in a the University of Rochester showed that ex­ ing water supply by the Environmental De­ child is about an eighth of an inch. A minor posing normal adults to sulfuric acid aero­ fense Fund Ontario Province and their relation­ er they have long-term consequences re­ of small, private or rural water facilities, ship to hospital admissions for pulmonary mains to be seen." which may not routinely monitor or treat conditions Soviet Union and Eastern Europe with The successful prosecution of a high-tech­ hundreds of millions of dollars of export­ limit how much S02 can be released in a nology smuggler who diverted millions of · one-hour period and thereby reduce "peak" controlled, high-technology equipment," dollars worth of defense-related equipment Mr. Dubois said in letter submitted to the emission levels. EPA has been considering to the Soviet bloc is a major step in curbing setting such a standard for nine years. court in the case. illegal exports, the Justice Department's "Bruchhausen's network is large and the Congress is not likely to enact a one-hour senior internal security official said yester­ standard, however. Nor is EPA likely to take volume of equipment he moves into the day. Soviet bloc has and will continue to have an meaningful action soon. More likely protec­ John L. Martin called the conviction and tion from acid air pollution and toxic leach­ sentencing of West German exporter impact on Soviet military capabilities." ing into acidified water will come from cuts Werner Bruchhausen "an extremely serious Mr. Dubois said intelligence data revealed in S02 and NOx mandated by Congress as case" involving a major Soviet trade agent. that Bruchhausen, while awaiting trial last part of acid rain legislation. Bruchhausen was sentenced to 15 years in year, continued to direct illegal export oper­ "For six years, Congress has taken no prison earlier this month by a federal judge ations through his network of companies. action to control acid rain or tighten up the in Los Angeles, capping a six-year investiga­ However, with Bruchhausen in prison, Mr. Clean Air Act," notes Environmental Action tion of a figure described by U.S. officials as Martin said, "we expect this has shut down attorney Daniel Becker. "But the mounting a notorious "techno-bandit." his operations." evidence of human health effects makes it "It's the most significant prosecution that Mr. Martin said the Bruchhausen case was imperative that Congress pass a comprehen­ we've had in recent years," Mr. Martin said the result of a joint effort that required co­ sive clean air bill this year. Further delay in an interview. "We expect it to have a de­ operation among several U.S. agencies and will lease the polluters, but jeopardize the terrent effect" on other smugglers. foreign governments. health of millions of Americans." Bruchhausen, 47, was convicted in Febru­ "We trust that it will send the message to ary of wire fraud in connection with illegal friend and foe alike that we are serious sales of sophisticated communications and about our enforcement responsibilities," he said. "We will continue to prosecute these PRISON CUTS OFF SOVIETS micro-electronics equipment to the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, East Germany and cases vigorously." FROM "TECHNO-BANDIT" Bulgaria. According to court papers in the case, Bruchhausen set up dozens of export com­ DANGEROUS TURN HON. TOBY ROTH panies in the United States and Europe. He OF WISCONSIN used the companies to purchase embargoed HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES electronics manufacturing equipment that was shipped between the various companies OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 28, 1987 and eventually diverted to the Soviet bloc IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through neutral European countries. Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, every year the Between 1977 and 1980, Bruchhausen Thursday, May 28, 1987 Soviet Union spends at least $1.5 billion to shipped approximately $6 million worth of acquire embargoed high-technology data and banned equipment in the Soviets, including Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, for the products. Using a widespread network of high­ microwave receivers capable of tracking mis­ past 7 years a very bloody and consuming techonology smugglers, the Soviets are able siles, and eavesdropping equipment capable war has been waging between Iraq and Iran. to purchase militarily critical technology that of intercepting NATO communications, the Even though the death toll and destruction papers stated. from this war rivals that of the World Wars in benefit over 5,000 military equipment and U.S. defense officials said Bruchhausen's intensity, the conflict has remained on the weapon systems projects. About 10,000 activities revealed for the first time that the "back-burner," relegated to back-page news. pieces of hardware and over 100,000 docu­ Soviets had developed a strategy of purchas­ The tragic, unprovoked attack upon the USS ments are acquired annually by the Soviets to ing high-tech manufacturing equipment Stark brought the conflict in the Persian Gulf transfer Western technology into military that they were unable or unwilling to build back to the headlines and reminded us of the projects. About half of the requirements tar­ themselves. dangers this war poses not only to our forces geted by the Soviets are electronics and com­ One example of Soviet-manufactured mili­ tary equipment containing pirated micro­ in the region, but to the security of our oil munications equipment. chip technology appeared in 1983, when a supply and our allies. With all of the recent The smuggling of Western technology to group of Boy Scouts found a Soviet under­ debate surrounding the Iraq-Iran War, our stra­ the East has saved the Soviets hundreds of water listening device that had washed tegic interests, the threats to our allies and us, ashore near Bangor, Wash., according to millions of dollars. Capping years of pursuit, and the capability of our military forces and in­ U.S. officials have finally caught and convicted one U.S. official. The underwater microphone, used to mon­ dividual systems like the FFG-7 Class frig­ one of the Soviet's most notorious "techno­ ates, I urge my colleagues to carefully review bandits." Werner Bruchhausen, had set up itor U.S. nuclear submarines based nearby, was found later to contain advanced elec­ the following editorial that appeared on May dozens of front companies in the United tronics that had been "reverse-engineered" 20, 1987, in one of the leading newspapers in States and Europe and used the companies from highly sophisticated equipment illegal­ my district, the Oxnard Press-Courier. This to purchase embargoed electronics manufac­ ly acquired from a U.S. electronics firm. commentary raises some issues about which turing equipment that was shipped and even­ The buoy carried the inscription of the we all need to seriously think. tually diverted to the Soviet bloc through neu­ Soviet Academy of Sciences. DANGEROUS TuRN tral European countries. In just 3 years, Bruch­ William F. Fahey, the assistant U.S. attor­ hausen sold 6 million dollars' worth of banned ney who prosecuted Bruchhausen, said the The attack on the USS Stark drives home case sent "a strong message" to the U.S. in a tragic way the grave risks to interna­ equipment to the Soviets enabling them to export community since the 15-year prison tional stability posed by the Persian Gulf eavesdrop on NATO communications and term was the longest sentence given to a war. track United States missiles. high-tech diversion case. During the last year, while the United Bruchhausen is now serving a 15-year sen­ Mr. Fahey said in an interview that feder­ States and most other Western nations have tence. While it is hard to believe, this is the al investigators continue to investigate sev­ remained largely passive, the conflict has longest sentence ever given in a high-technol­ eral "spinoff" cases. taken a highly dangerous turn. Increasingly, ogy diversion case. I doubt that the American McClellan A. DuBois, director of the CIA's both Iran and Iraq have targeted interna­ taxpayer or the parents of our young service­ technology transfer division, described tional oil shipping, which is nothing less Bruchhausen as "the pre-eminent example" than the economic mainstay of the West. men at risk find that 15 years is enough. We of a high-tech smuggler operating within This "tanker" war is a far greater threat to need the strongest of deterrence to shut the Soviet Union's system for obtaining the security of the West and Japan than the down these traitorous activities. Let 15 years military-related technology. stalemated land battle along the Iran-Iraq be the minimum sentence from now on. Intelligence officials estimate that the So­ border, which has consumed hundreds of The article follows: viets spend at least $1.5 billion annually to thousands of lives since 1980. 14066 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 The oil-consuming world can no longer NEUROFIBROMATOSIS leagues that a major new breakthrough has afford to turn its back on this volatile situa­ been made that will lead to the prevention tion, vainly hoping Baghdad and Tehran HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE and cure of this disease. will exhaust each other and not expand their bloody dispute to neutral parties. OF MASSACHUSETTS During the last two weeks alone, a string IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE 50TH BIRTHDAY OF THE of attacks has underscored how vulnerable Thursday, May 28, 1987 GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE international shipping now is to disruption Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, once again I rise by the Persian Gulf conflict. In addition to the inadvertent strike Sunday on the Ameri­ to call attention to a terrible disease, neurofi­ HON. BARBARA BOXER can guided missile frigate Stark, a Cypriot bromatosis, that affects more than 100,000 OF CALIFORNIA flag tanker was attacked in the northern Americans, and 1 in 3,000 babies born in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America. In my district alone, as many as 250 gulf, the Soviet tanker Marshall Chuikov Thursday, May 28, 1987 struck a mine as it approached Kuwait, a to 300 cases of neurofibromatosis were re­ Norwegian tanker was set afire by an Irani­ ported between 1980 and the end of 1985 by Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, 1 million people an patrol boat, and the Soviet freighter physicians responding to an informal survey. turned out to celebrate the 50th birthday of Ivan Koroteyev was hit by rocket fire from But, despite the prevalence of the disease, I the Golden Gate Bridge on Sunday, May 24, an Iranian patrol boat. must report that it is also one of the least un­ 1987. A larger U.S. naval presence in the gulf derstood of the many diseases currently under The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Fran­ region would afford greater protection to oil study. cisco Bay and links the beautiful rolling hills of traffic and help deter unprovoked assaults. We know its causes are genetically based. San Francisco and Marin County in a way that For instance, the stationing of a U.S. air­ We know that it presents itself in the nervous matches nature's beauty. Graceful and stately, craft carrier task force in the Arabian Sea system and virtually every other system of the the bridge is an architectural masterpiece on a permanent basis, instead of the current body. We know that it is painful and disfiguring intermittent deployment, would bolster which blends in with an incomparable environ­ and often manifests itself with auditory and ment. America's ability to defend gulf shipping optic nerve tumors. But we also know that lanes. The Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of At present, the Navy's carrier force is there is no known treatment for neurofibroma­ the sixth Congressional District I am so proud stretched too thin to meet adequately this tosis, and we must keep up our efforts to find to represent. The bridge links the people of nation's commitments around the globe, such a treatment and eventually a cure. my district together. Many cross every week­ which explains why there is no carrier At the Federal level, the National Institute of day for work; and weekends for recreation. within striking distance of the Persian Gulf Neurological and Communicative Disorders We cross the bridge north and south for today. Those in Congress who want to deny and Stroke continues to search for the causes jobs, community activities, for parks and the Pentagon the money needed to main­ of neurofibromatosis as scientists have been beaches, for theatre, for shopping, for restau­ tain a 15-carrier Navy should consider the doing for the past 100 years. Last year, rants. And never do we tire of the sight of that strategic implications in such a cutback, NINCDS spent $1, 126,000 on direct research bridge and the beauty and dynamism sur­ starting with West's already feeble defense into neurofibromatosis, more than double what rounding it. of the oil-rich gulf states. it had spent in 1985. And, nearly $48 million That is why 1 million people came together For American warships to be effective, was spent on research for all neurogenetic to celebrate her 50th birthday. however, they must have the freedom to diseases, including neurofibromatosis. counter the dangers inherent in a war zone. Fifty-thousand people were expected for the I am pleased to report that as a result of bridgewalk that started before 6 a.m.; 300,000 President Reagan's warning that U.S. ves­ encouragement from my Appropriations Sub­ sels now will respond appropriately to ap­ people actually walked across. It was an proaching aircraft that display hostile committee, the Labor, Health and Human event that will never be forgotten and it intent comes too late to defend the sailors Services, and Education Subcommittee, proved to me what I've always believed-that who were aboard the Stark. NINCDS has established a working group on people from the city and the suburbs and the Disturbing questions also must be an­ this disease that has already met several rural areas want the same things out of life. swered as to why the crew of the Stark ap­ times and established diagnostic criteria for all No matter what their ethnic or cultural back­ parently failed to take action to intercept forms of neurofibromatosis. In addition, and ground or economic means, they want to have the French-made Exocet missile fired by an again as a result of my gentle prodding, a sense of unity and community. The Golden Iraqi Mirage fighter plane. The rules of en­ NINCDS will hold a consensus conference Gate Bridge celebration afforded us that unity. gagement in effect at the time did not re­ this summer to develop a 3-year plan for es­ Let those planning the 1OOth birthday take strain the Stark from responding to the mis­ tablishing standardized care procedures and note of this statement and may the joy that sile attack. better mechanism for determining the preva­ permeated the bridgewalk of 1987, permeate Did the sophisticated radars aboard the lence and treatment of the disease. modern, Oliver Perry-class frigate fail to the bridgewalk of 2037. But in 2037 be ready At the State level, Gov. Michael S. Dukakis for 2 million people! detect the incoming missile, which skimmed has joined the effort to draw attention to this above the water at supersonic speed? Was disease by proclaiming May 1987 as Neurofi­ the crew not sufficiently alert to the possi­ A TRIBUTE TO DONALD HERT bility of attack? bromatosis Awareness Month. I commend the Perry-class frigates are equipped with Governor on this effort and his continuing sup­ state-of-the-art defensive systems, including port for greater public awareness. HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN long-range surface-to-air missiles and the In western Massachusetts, the Neurofibro­ OF ILLINOIS widely touted Phalanx class-in anti-aircraft matosis Association, Inc., under the able and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gun. Are these systems up to the task of de­ dedicated leadership of its executive director, f ending ships against the growing threat of Claudette L. Kiely, provides a major focus for Thursday, May 28, 1987 advanced radar-guided missiles such as the neurofibromatosis. It offers a community for Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, there are many Exocet? victims and their families, assists in counseling people in our Nation who contribute to Ameri­ As the Iran-Iraq war drags on in its sev­ activities, provides education about the dis­ ca's overall greatness and cultural beauty, but enth year, it is clear that a passive stance by ease, and support research activities, both often go unrecognized. I stand here today to the United States would risk even more at­ basic and applied. Ms. Kiely also is active in give you an example of a man whose accom­ tacks on neutral shipping by both belliger­ the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation plishments deserve both attention and praise. ents. For now, at least, Soviet and American interests coincide in a mutual aim to stop and its Massachusetts chapter. For many of us, his efforts to overcome per­ the fighting. This makes it all the more in­ Mr. Speaker, with collaboration at the State sonal disability rival some of society's greatest cumbent on Washington, notwithstanding and private levels and with the research con­ achievements. the unfortunate attack on the Stark, to ducted by the National Institute of Neurologi­ Donald Hert, who graduates this month demonstrate America's resolve to defend the cal and Communicative Disorders and Stroke, magna cum laude with a major in personnel West's oil lifeline in the Persian Gulf. I am confident that some day in the near administration, has received straight A's since future, I will be able to announce to my col- he entered Quincy College in Quincy, IL, in May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14067 1979. Mr. Hert is also legally blind, a husband Mr. DOWNEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, let than half his life under arrest or in exile for his and the father of three children. Not only has me begin by congratulating the gentleman writings and his refusal to work as an informer he shown academic excellence at Quincy Col­ from Michigan, as well as all of the other for the KGB. This refusal earned him a 10- lege, he has continued working as a full-time Members who have played such key roles in year prison sentence in 1957 for "anti-Soviet drafting supervisor to support his family. the shaping of this bill. Their foresight is to be agitation and propaganda." When he was re­ His honors extend beyond his personal admired, and their efforts deserve our strong­ leased from prison in 1967, he began to write achievement of overcoming adversity. Mr. est support. his memoirs and on January 14, 1972, the Hert's commitment to his craft has earned him I always find it interesting to follow the KGB confiscated those memoirs and arrested the honor of being named the recipient of a course of the demographic debate in this him once again for "anti-Soviet agitation and national outstanding achievement award from country. So many articles are written about propaganda." He was sentenced to 10 years Recording for the Blind. This organization is a the explosion of the "yuppie" class, the baby­ in a labor camp and 5 years in exile. With national, nonprofit entity that provides record­ boomers, and the like. Yet all too often one spirit unbroken and still confined to a labor ed educational books free on loan to individ­ fundamental fact is overlooked. America is camp, Danylo Shumuk joined the Ukrainian uals who cannot read standard printed materi­ growing older. This bill is important because it Helsinki Monitoring Group in February of al because of a handicap. is, in fact, designed to meet the needs of an 1979. The Recording for the Blind receives about aging America. The emigration of Danylo Shumuk this week $500,000 a year in Federal funds. While this is The "old-old" population in this country, or is especially significant. Not only did he re­ a small monetary amount in terms of a $1-tril­ those 85 years of age and beyond, is the fast­ nounce his Soviet citizenship, but never did he lion national budget, it doesn't reflect the large est growing population in the country. The admit guilt or promise not to engage in "anti­ ideas and valuable assistance given to needy size of this group is expected to triple be­ Soviet activity" as have most other prisoners students. Without this Federal assistance, stu­ tween the years of 1980 and 2020, and in­ who have recently been released. The dents like Mr. Hert would not have been able crease seven times between 1980 and 2050. strength and courage of Danylo Shumuk to receive the full benefit from the resources Life expectancy rates are also increasing. All serves as an example to us all of the suffering of this program. In these times of budget defi­ of these trends have clear public policy impli­ endured by so many in the name of humanity cits and fiscal constraints, Congress must look cations, and we can begin to make those and freedom. with care to find sufficient funding to maintain policy decisions by supporting this bill. Let us not be deluded into thinking that the commitment to these important programs There are many vital components to this Gorbachev's new policy of glasnost is the end that benefit talented students. legislation: Funding for Meals-on-Wheels pro­ to this suffering or that the Soviets are now On the local level, Mr. Hert was selected as grams, support for senior centers, and com­ complying with the Helsinki accords. In Febru­ Quincy College's 1986 Student Laureate for munity service employment programs are just ary of this year, another Ukrainian, Yosyp Ter­ the Lincoln Academy, which is composed of a few. There are also new provisions, and elia was released from prison as evidence of one graduating senior from each college and they deserve our special attention. Mr. Gorbachev's new "openness." He re­ university in Illinois. The academy name It is no secret that, due to the advent of the quires immediate medical treatment that comes from the qualification that each candi­ Medicare prospective payment system, the cannot be provided in the Soviet Union and date uphold the ideals and exemplify the char­ demand for community based senior services has been denied permission to apply for emi­ acteristics of Abrabam Lincoln. has taken a quantum leap. Seniors are being gration. forced to leave hospitals "sicker and quicker," Mr. Speaker, we in Congress are well­ Today, let us welcome Danylo Shumuk but and so they are becoming more reliant upon versed in Abraham Lincoln's history, especial­ continue to demand the release of prisoners outside services. A new addition to the Older ly those of us from central Illinois. He was a of conscience and insist on compliance with Americans Act will provide money for in-house man of great courage, integrity and honesty, the human rights provisions of the Helsinki ac­ services for the frail elderly. These nonmedi­ who made difficult choices in turbulent times cords by the Soviet Union. in order to preserve a nation. We have visible cal services will make it easier for the frail el­ reminders of his contribution to American so­ derly to cope with everyday activities like ciety, in the form of memorials, names of shopping, cooking, and getting dressed in the APPRECIATION OF THE SERVICE cities, and buildings named in his honor. morning. On the surface, this may not seem OF POLICE SERGEANT Donald Hert has been described by his pro­ like much, but for someone 90 years old and HOWARD BERGER fessors as exhibiting "perseverance, organiza­ perhaps, recently out of the hospital, this kind tion and hard work." While Mr. Hert's name of support could be the difference between may not grace a local building or street, his making it on his or her own and being placed HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER contribution has been felt by those who have in a nursing home. OF NEW YORK I would bet that at one point in time, all of had the pleasure of working or studying with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him. us have heard from a grandparent that we will I want to extend my best wishes to Mr. Hert understand this or that when we are "old and Thursday, May 28, 1987 on his graduation from Quincy College. The wise." Well, we're all getting older. I hope that Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to school will surely miss the spirit and dedica­ today we will demonstrate a certain sense of call the attention of my colleagues to the ex­ wisdom by supporting this very important bill. tion which he added to the overall academic ceptional service of New York City Police Sgt. atmosphere. I am confident that we have not Howard Berger, an outstanding member of heard the last of this outstanding young man's DANYLO SHUMUK IS FINALLY New York's finest. achievements. FREE Sergeant Berger was in charge of the Com­ munity Patrol Officers Program [CPOP] of the Sixty-first Police Precinct in Brooklyn, NY, for OLDER AMERICANS ACT HON. LOUISE M. SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK the last 2 years. This program, which provides AMENDMENTS OF 1987 a constant police presence in the community, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF has been crucial in ensuring the safety and Thursday, May 28, 1987 improving the quality of life of the community. HON.THOMASJ.DOWNEY Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York. Mr. Speak­ The CPOP "Cop on the Beat" Program pro­ OF NEW YORK er, today, I know my colleagues will join me in vides an important avenue for interaction be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES welcoming Danylo Shumuk to a new life of tween neighborhood residents and the police Wednesday, May 27, 1987 freedom and unification with his loved ones. department. The visibility and community in­ This week, after more than 42 years of Soviet volvement of the patrol officers fosters im­ The House in Committee of the Whole imprisonment and internal exile, Mr. Shumuk House on the State of the Union had under proved relations between the police depart­ consideration the bill CH.R. 1451) to amend was finally allowed to emigrate from the ment and the community. Thanks to the the Older Americans Act of 1965 to author­ Soviet Union. CPOP Program, neighborhood children once ize appropriations for the fiscal years 1988, Mr. Shumuk, now 73 years old, is a Ukraini­ again respect and trust police officers, and el­ 1989, 1990, and 1991, and for other purposes. an nationalist and writer who has spent more derly citizens have a police officer they know 14068 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 personally to call on when they need assist­ Higher Education, Michigan Association for To give the best in me, ance. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation To guard my every neighbor and As sergeant in charge of the CPOP Pro­ [MAHPER]; president for the Flint chapter of Protect his property. gram, Sergeant Berger known to most of the Phi Delta Kappa; National Alumni Board of And if according to my fate residents of his precinct and was responsible Central Michigan University; board of directors I am to lose my life, for establishing close interaction between for Bruin Club of Genesee County; board of Please bless with your protecting hand other officers and the residents of their areas. directors for Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of My children and my wife. Sgt. Howard Berger directed the CPOP Pro­ Fame; board of directors and president of Mr. Speaker, the people of Florence town­ gram in the Sixty-first Police Precinct since its MAHPER; and chairman of the Joint Michigan ship are justifiably proud of volunteer fire com­ inception. His strong leadership was the Heart Association and MAHPER Committee pany No. 1. I am honored to join them in reason for the success of this program. I ask for "Jump Rope for Heart." praising these outstanding individuals for 75 you to join me today in appreciation of the However, Dr. Blamer's achievements years of excellent service. May God bless and outstanding work of Sergeant Berger and the extend far beyond his work in the field of edu­ protect them in all of their future endeavors. fine officers of the CPOP Program and in cation. His contributions to public service wishing Sergeant Berger much success in all earned Dr. Blamer entries in "Personalities of of his future endeavors. the West and Midwest" and "Encyclopedia of TRIBUTE TO DR. CARROLL International Biographies." In 1974, he was HUBBARD, SR. KILDEE HONORS WILLIAM C. awarded the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Founda­ BLAMER tion Award and the Bruin Club Award. In 1972 HON. CARROLL HUBBARD, JR. he was awarded the Community Leader of OF KENTUCKY America Award. He has devoted his life to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service of others, focusing on environmental HON. DALE E. KILDEE Thursday, May 28, 1987 OF MICHIGAN work, youth counseling, and religious service. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to Mr. HUBBARD. Mr. Speaker, on this May IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to Dr. William C. Blamer, a man 28, 1987, I take this opportunity to pay tribute Thursday, May 28, 1987 whose tireless efforts over the years have to a man who in more ways than one is re­ Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to earned him the respect of his students, the sponsible for my being a Member of the U.S. urge Members of this House to join me in admiration of his peers, and the appreciation House of Representatives. honoring Dr. William C. Blamer, a retiring edu­ of the community which he has devoted so My father, the late Dr. Carroll Hubbard, Sr., cator who has served the people of Michigan much of his life to. We in the Flint area are a Baptist minister, was indeed a tremendous and the Flint area for more than four decades indeed blessed to have a man like William C. influence on my life and for certain was very with his illustrious academic and civic contri­ Blamer living in our community. significant toward my being elected to Con­ butions. gress in 1974. As we in Michigan's Seventh Congressional A FIREMAN'S PRAYER My father was born May 28, 1911, at Provi­ District well know, Dr. Blamer has earned a dence, KY. He died on June 11, 1981. If he fine reputation as a successful educator and were living today, he would be celebrating his athletic coach in the Flint area. He has em­ HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH 76th birthday. bodied the spirit of competition and respect OF NEW JERSEY I am grateful for a wonderful father. for health and human life. After 3 years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service in the U.S. Army medical department, Thursday, May 28, 1987 he began a career in education in 1946 that CLEVELAND SALUTES GEORGE Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the has lasted until the present. He taught physi­ ABBOTT Florence, NJ. Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 cal education and coached many sports at will commemorate its 75th Anniversary on Oxford High School in his early career. Fol­ June 6, 1987. HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR lowing that, he served for the next 9 years at On this very noteworthy occasion, Florence OF OHIO the Technical High School in Flint, teaching township will host a gala parade and a variety IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business and coaching basketball and foot­ of family oriented events. The people of Flor­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 ball. ence are tremendously grateful to the brave Dr. Blamer is perhaps best known from his and dedicated members of volunteer fire com­ Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 30 years of service with Mott Community Col­ pany No. 1 who have served their community 30, 1987, the Great Lakes Theater Festival lege. Over the years, he has been promoted with distinction for so ·many years. will stage a gala performance of George Ab­ from physical education instructor and basket­ Volunteer firefighters are special people and bott's 1926 smash hit "Broadway" to be fol­ ball coach to chairperson of physical educa­ face daily risks to their lives in order to protect lowed by a special benefit celebration of tion and athletic director in 1964. In 1976, he the lives and property of their neighbors. The George Abbott's 1OOth birthday in Cleveland's was promoted to chairperson of social sci­ risks they take and the commitment they historic Union Club. George Abbott, the dean ence and physical education, and he presently make are described very eloquently in a poem of Broadway showmen is participating in the serves as academic vice-president. called A Fireman's Prayer. I believe that this project, just a few weeks before he turns 100 He is also well-known throughout the Nation prayer captures the dedication of the brave on June 25. He is directing "Broadway," the for his professional speaking engagements, members of volunteer fire company No. 1 melodrama he coauthored with Philip Dunning advisory work, and various sports publications. and, therefore, ask that it be printed at this and originally directed more than half a centu­ He has encouraged community involvement point in the RECORD. ry ago. In conjunction with the Great Lakes with his own example by holding many offices Theater Festival Classic Broadway project, A FIREMAN'S PRAYER and committee appointments. These include Gerald Freedman, the GLTF artistic director membership on the U.S. Olympic Men's Swim­ When I am called to duty, God will stage Abbott's 1938 musical comedy, Wherever flames may rage, ming and Diving Committees; U.S. Collegiate Give me strength to save some life "The Boys from Syracuse." "Boys" opened Sports Council, Aquatics Committee; Gover­ Whatever be its age. the GLTF on May 8 and "Broadway" opened nor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health; Help me embrace a little child on May 21. The two Abbott shows will play in and the Joint Commission on Competitive Before it is too late, repertory through June 13. Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. Or save an older person from George Abbott is the dean of Broadway He has also served as the director of the Na­ The horror of that fate. showmen, having served 122 productions as tional Junior College Athletic Association, Enable me to be alert playwright, director, producer, play doctor or region XII; director and financial chairman of And hear the weakest shout, actor. Often, he played a combination of all of Michigan Special Olympics, area XIII; presi­ And quickly and efficiently those roles. The New York Times recently dent of the Michigan Community and Junior To put the fire out. pointed out, "Just to mention a few Abbott College Athletic Conference; chairman for I want to fill my calling and successes is to write a virtual history of May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14069 Broadway in the last century." As his work at tention from critical and ongoing human rights As recent history teaches us, it is impor­ the GL TF demonstrates, he is still writing the violations in the U.S.S.R. tant to respond to Soviet initiatives in a history of the American theater. It is clear that something is happening in timely fashion. Some suggest that the West Abbott spent his boyhood in upstate New the Soviet Union, yet fundamental rights and should have been more positive when Jewish emigration reached an a high of York and Wyoming. Later he attended the freedoms are still denied without recourse. A 51,000 in 1979. Many believe Soviet leaders University of Rochester, where he played foot­ trickle of freed refuseniks does not mean free still crave legitimacy in the West. ball and first became involved in theater. In emigration. More criticism in state-run news­ Moreover, we need to consider the geopo­ 1913 he went to New York where he became papers does not necessarily lead to free emi­ litical power of world public opinion. Many, successful on the stage playing leads in such gration. More criticism in state-run newspa­ particularly in Europe, view human rights plays as "Processional" and the Pulitzer pers does not mean a free press. Some dissi­ less as a cause of East-West tensions and Prize-winning "Hell-bent for Heaven." Finally, dents released from prison does not mean an more as an obstacle to reducing these ten­ in 1926 he had his first hit as a playwright with end to political imprisonment. sions. To them, glasnost is a sign of Soviet good faith. To ignore this factor might help "Broadway." From that time until the early What Congressman HOYER says in his arti­ the Soviets achieve their goal-to isolate the 1970's he was usually coauthor, director or cle is that we should neither reject glasnost human rights movement, to make us seem producer of at least one Broadway show each out of hand nor be taken in by any grand illu­ like spoilers. season. His most recent Broadway production sions about it. Instead, we should recognize So if and when Gorbachev's words turn was the 1983 revival of his 1936 musical". On that some progress might be taking place, and into actions, the human rights community Your Toes." we must be prepared to respond effectively. must be prepared to respond. But we must In addition to staging two of his classic pro­ As he puts it, "We should maintain a healthy proceed with caution. However much we ductions, the GL TF will also offer a 3-day skepticism about any grand pronouncements, may welcome Soviet reforms, we do not want to create illusions or lend a helping symposium-May 29-31-focusing on George welcoming or rejecting them when appropri­ push to any bandwagon celebrating the joys Abbott's impact on American theater and fea­ ate." of glasnost. Nor should we give up leverage turing many of his colleagues, including pro­ This sounds like a measured and reasona­ by rewarding the Soviets with concessions ducer I director Harold Prince; actors and ble approach to developments in the Soviet that would be hard to reverse. For we must Abbott discoveries Nancy Walker and Eddie Union. It comes from a colleague whose work remember that as long as the Soviet regime Albert; lyricists and librettists Betty Comden, on human rights for the Helsinki Commission is based upon the rule of force instead of Adolph Green, and Sheldon Harnick; director/ means a great deal for many suffering people. law, Soviet authorities can turn off the I commend his analysis to my colleagues' lights just as easily as they seem to have writer Garson Kanin; and set designer Oliver turned them on. Smith. No doubt, the symposium will mention attention: Our approach should be empirical rather many of Abbott's classic productions, includ­ [From the Chicago Tribune, Apr. 6, 19871 than ideological. We should maintain a ing "Three Men On a Horse," "Boy Meets THE DILEMMA "GLASNOST" POSES FOR THE healthy skepticism about any grand pro­ Girl," Room Service," "Coquette," "Brother HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNITY nouncements, welcoming or rejecting them Rat," "Pal Joey," "Best Foot Forward," "The when appropriate. We must make it clear Pajama Game," "Damn Yankees," "On the that our concern for human rights is not Town," "Wonderful Town," "Where's Char­ Rarely does a day pass without fresh evi­ part of some devious cold war strategy-that dence that General Secretary Mikhail Gor­ it is a primary measurement of whether we ley," "Call Me Madam," and "A Funny Thing bachev's new policy of glasnost [openness] can trust another nation to engage in inter­ Happened on the Way to the Forum." is shaking up Soviet society. In recent national relations on a peaceful and legal I am delighted that the Great Lakes Theater months, the Kremlin has released more basis. Festival will be sponsoring this magnificent than 100 dissidents, lifted the veil of censor­ Glasnost, by raising expectations, may project, honoring America's theater legend, ship a bit, proposed secret balloting for serve, ironically, both to heighten damends George Abbott. For 25 years the GL TF has workplace and Communist Party officials, for progress in human rights and to make a offered a rich and varied repertoire of Classi­ and signaled that emigration may be on the reversal in policy all the more difficult for cal theater. In addition to the two Abbott increase. the Soviet leadership. It would be unfortu­ But while much of the West is encouraged nate if Americans-and Soviets-did not gems, the festival's 1987 season includes if not enthusiastic, the human rights com­ take full advantage of this opportunity. "Romeo and Juliet," Bill Irwin in his perform­ munity faces a critical dilemma: how to ac­ ance piece, "The Regard of Flight," the world knowledge the promise of glasnost without premiere of "Isadora" directed by Ellis Rabb, diverting attention from the massive human TRIBUTE TO JOHN ANTHONY the premiere of John Hopkins' new play rights violations that continue in the USSR. CILETTA "Absent Forever," starring Shirley Knight and To some in the human rights movement, the Arthur Miller/Stanley Silverman musical there's an easy answer: Dismiss glasnost as "Up from Paradise." not much more than a public relations cam­ HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA paign designed to diffuse the human rights OF PENNSYLVANIA I want to wish George Abbott a very happy issue and gain political capital with the 1OOth birthday and I would like to commend West. Those who hold this view point out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GLTF Director Gerald Freedman and the that glasnost has offered little for human Thursday, May 28, 1987 whole Playhouse Square family for its wonder­ rights besides honeyed words and enticing ful work over the years and especially this gestures. Nor, they say, should we reward Mr. FOGLIETIA. Mr. Speaker, the greatest year with its exciting Classic Broadway the Soviets for inching toward compliance sacrifice a young American can make is to project. with the human rights commitments they give his life for his country. When the U.S.S. signed at Helsinki in 1975. Stark was attacked on May 17, 1987, John As valid as this argument may be, there Anthony Ciletta did just that. A native Philadel­ GLASNOST AND HUMAN RIGHTS are reasons why it may not be the best re­ phian, Petty Officer Ciletta enlisted in the U.S. sponse. First, reading the Soviets is a bit Navy in October 1984 and was on a mission like deciphering code. Suppose the recent HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER gestures coming from the Kremlin are actu­ of peace in the Persian Gulf when he was OF ILLINOIS ally signs that real change, though slow, is tragically killed. Ciletta was a 21-year-old petty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES underway in Soviet human rights policy. officer third class who had aspirations of re­ And suppose that Gorbachev's reforms are turning to Philadelphia to become a police of­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 aimed less at Western opinion and more at ficer. John's dream was to continue the family Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I want to share the entrenched bureaucracy-the primary tradition of public service to the citizens of with my colleagues an interesting and impor­ mechanism of repression. Philadelphia. We are deeply sadden by PO tant article written in the Chicago Tribune last Clearly, the system would remain repres­ John Anthony Ciletta's early death. sive. Fundamental freedoms still would be month by my friend and colleague, STENY H. denied. But the U.S. and the human rights John Ciletta is survived by his grandparents, HOYER, chairman of the Helsinki Commission. community would nevertheless be faced Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dambrosio of South In it he describes the dilemma many of us are with a new set of circumstances. We would Philadelphia, his wife, Nancy, who is 4 months facing in the human rights community: how to have to admit that some progress was pregnant, his mother, Kathleen, and his sister, respond to "glasnost" without distracting at- taking place. Michele. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to 14070 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 JOm me in offering condolence to the be­ sports medicine is being established at The Meanwhile, Dr. Joseph DeWalt, Director reaved family as they mourn the loss of their University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. of Sports Medicine at UNC, said: "In recent loved one. F.stablishment is being made possible years a veritable explosion has occurred in through a gift of $250,000 from Dr. Max M. the number of participants engaged in rec­ Novich of South Orange, NJ, a 1937 gradu­ reational and intercollegiate athletic activi­ DR. NOVICH OF NEW JERSEY ate of the University who is a prominent ties. With this growing interest in athletic ENDOWS PROFF.8SORSHIP OF opthopaedic surgeon with an abiding inter­ involvement, and its inclusion by more indi­ est in the physical well being of athletes. viduals, it becomes increasingly apparent SPORTS MEDICINE A native of Newark, NJ, Dr. Novich en­ that considerations must be given to the po­ tered the University in 1933 where he tential ha?.ards to the participant." HON. JilmS J. FLORIO played football and was captain of the varsi­ He pointed out that there were some 25 ty boxing team. He was a national collegiate OF NEW JERSEY million Americans hurt last year while en­ boxing championship finalist in 1936 and gaged in recreational activities, and pointed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1937. He received a Certificate of Medicine out that for someone to specialize in the Thursday, May 28, 1987 from UNC in 1939, and completed his M.D. area of sports medicine they must have a degree in 1941 at the University of Louis­ Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to working knowledge of three medical disci­ ville. plines-internal medicine or pediatrics, bring to the attention of my colleagues in the Upon graduation from Medical School, he orthopaedics and neurosurgery. He added Congress yet another in the lengthy list of served in the Army Medical Corps in France that there are no residencies currently contributions and accomplishments of Dr. Max and Germany during World War II, receiv­ available that allow individuals to acquire Novich of South Orange, NJ. This time, Dr. ing the Purple Heart and the Bronze star these skills in one program, but added that Novich is endowing a professorship of sports medals. Returning to Newark, he began his the Max M. Novich Distinguished Professo­ practice of orthopaedic surgery, a career medicine at the University of North Carolina at ship in Sports Medicine will increase the that has allowed him to pursue his love of University's ability to more adequately cope Chapel Hill. medicine and his interest in athletics, par­ Through his generous contribution, uni­ with these problems. "We would like to the ticularly boxing. compliment Dr. Novich for recognizing this versity will be able to extend its services and Since 1947, Dr. Novich has had an illustri­ need, and thank him for providing a profes­ knowledge in a field of medicine that has ous career in sports medicine, including sorship to help meet it," Dr. DeWalt con­ begun to develop only in the past few years. service as ringside physician at the last four cluded. By this contribution, Dr. Novich is ensuring Olympic games. A diplomate of the Ameri­ can Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a that future generations of sports enthusiasts Fellow of the American Academy of Ortho­ will receive the best care available in times of paedic Surgeons, Dr. Novich is Medical Di­ DIAMONDS ARE GIRLS' BEST injury and the best professional advice on how rector of the World Boxing Hall of Fame, FRIEND IN ALLOUEZ to deal with the physical exertion of modem and has served as chairman of the Sports athletics. Medicine Committees, both of the National In helping athletes safely attain their poten­ AAU and the Golden Gloves Association. HON. TOBY ROTH tial, Dr. Novich is drawing on his own experi­ He is especially proud of his efforts which OF WISCONSIN led to the founding of the Association of ence. He combines the best of both worlds of Ringside Physicians and establishment of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES athletics and medicine. the National Boxing Safety Center, which is Thursday, May 28, 1987 When pursuing his avid interest in boxing, dedicated to research in the prevention of he has received many awards in the ring and serious injury and death from boxing. He Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex­ recognition from his peers. holds membership in 65 sports and medical press congressional recognition and my admi­ As an orthopedic surgeon, he has brought organizations and committees, has authored ration for the personal efforts of the many in­ his firsthand knowledge of boxing and the de­ four books and some 50 articles on the pre­ volved in the May 17, 1987, opening of the vention and treatment of athletic-related in­ Girls' Softball Park in Allouez, WI. What mands that it makes on the boxers to numer­ juries. ous organizations dedicated to maintaining the Dr. Novich has been elected to member­ makes this achievement merit my colleagues, safety and well-being of boxers around the ship in the World Boxing Hall of Fame and attention is what lies behind this dedication. world. the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame; has In 1985 a group of dedicated parents start­ He is the medical director of the World received the UNC School of Medicine Dis­ ed a grass-roots approach to raising contribu­ Boxing Hall of Fame and has championed the tinguished Service Award, and has served on tions for a girls' softball field. This facility was fight for the establishment of the Association the Board of Directors of the UNC General finally dedicated on Sunday, May 17. Resi­ of Ringside Physicians and the National Alumni Association. He has served athletics dents, local businesses and foundations from the high school level to the Olympics. Boxing Safety Center. Last September he was honored by the city joined together in this endeavor to raise more He has even appeared before the Con­ of Linden, NJ for his many years of service than $27,000. Today, I would like Members of gress, including before the Subcommittee on as team physician for the Linden High Congress to know that the Allouez Girls' Soft­ Commerce, Transportation, and Tourism School football team. ball Park sports four groomed playing dia­ which I chaired, to testify for the creation of a His gift to his alma mater is part of the monds, two practice fields, dugouts, bleach­ National Boxing Commission to protect the 50th year reunion campaign of his under­ ers, and storage boxes. And all of this was safety of boxers in the ring. graduate class of 1937, which will hold its built upon the dreams of a few individuals, a reunion May 8-10 in Chapel Hill. In making Now the efforts of Dr. Novich go one step the gift, Dr. Novich said: "This gives me lot of concerted effort on the part of the com­ further. The Max M. Novich Distinguished Pro­ great pleasure to establish one of the first munity and without any funding from the local fessorship in Sports Medicine at the University endowed professorships in sports medicine village government. of North Carolina will combine the medical in the country, and provides me with an op­ This voluntary and private achievement is disciplines of internal medicine, pediatrics, or­ portunity to express my gratitude to the yet another example of many that shine bright thopedics, and neurosurgery into the growing University as a former student-athlete who across America as indications of what can be discipline of sports medicine. was given encouragement and the opportu­ done by people of good will working on the nity to pursue a career in athletics and med­ As the chairman of the Subcommittee on icine." grass-roots level. And it also serves as a com­ Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Com­ In announcing establishment of the Max pliment to the citizens and businesses of the petitiveness, I urge my colleagues to join me M. Novich Distinguished Professorship in Village of Allouez who will share their dedica­ as we review legislation to make boxing safer Sports Medicine, UNC Medical School Dean, tion with every young person who used this by working for the welfare of boxers and ath­ Dr. Stuart Bondurant, stated: "Dr. Novich's park. letes, both professionals and amateurs, gift will encourage and enable the School of As one who loves the game and recognizes throughout the country. I am including a state­ Medicine here to make great contributions the great contributions it makes to the life of to a specialty which in large measure has every American, I commend the people of ment issued recently by the University of been developed and defined as a result of North Carolina announcing the establishment the many years of involvement in the field Wisconsin for their achievement. of the professorship at Chapel Hill: of athletics by Dr. Novich. The University is I submit, for my colleagues information and CHAPEL Hn.L, NC.-One of the Nation's most grateful to him for his consideration review, the following article from the Green first endowed professorships in the field of of his alma mater and for his profession." Bay News Chronicle: May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14071 [From the Green Bay News Chronicle, May room, and the Old County Courthouse. Cur­ generations of Williamstown students took 18,19871 rently, and for the past 10 years, the society place in the LitUe Red Schoolhouse and the DIAMONDS ARE GIRLS' BEST FRll:ND Dr has managed and operated the Ventura central schools of which he served as the ALLoUEZ County Historical Museum in Ventura. acting principal from 1970 to 1971. Norman Oklahoma, will present a scores of foreign students from Williams Col­ to complete our facility, especially since we dramatic monologue, "Behind every Man: The lege and other schools in the surrounding did not ask for, or receive, village funding," Story of Nancy Russell," which chronicles the area. league president Greg Howell said, adding lives of artist and sculptor Charles Russell and Mr. Burdick, as much as he felt a strong that a new parking area is "in the works." The facility represents "an ambitious his wife. purpose to his work, enjoyed his profession task" undertaken for the program, fund We are proud, Mr. Speaker, to honor the and his students tremendously. As a man who drive president Robert Geimer said. many people who are involved in the historical has so much to give to young people, he was According to Howell, the girls' program in­ society and the museum. In particular, I want active outside of the education field as well, creased its numbers by 75 this past year, to mention the board of directors, charied by serving as a Cub Scout Master and coaching with many of the participants feeding into Zella Rushing; the Museum Fine Arts Commit­ a litUe league team. St. Joseph's Academy. This year, the acade­ tee, chaired by Tim O'Neil; Keith Foster, exec­ It is difficult to comprehend a man with such my used the facility as its "home" field. utive director of the museum; and, especially, good intentions and such completed goals. The dedication had, as master of ceremo­ nies, former Green Bay Packer Johnnie Kathrine Haley, member of a distinguished Norman is an Red Cross instructor working to Gray, now program/fitness director for Ventura County family and a good friend, who protect the precious lives of people and is a Broadview YMCA. Three games were played did so much to make this commemoration hospice volunteer helping those who were not during the afternoon, capped by a minor possible. In fact, the Gilcrease exhibit will be fortunate to live a life as full as his own. As league skills contest. held in the Hoffman Gallery, named in honor the UNICEF coordinator he has committed The girls' softball program began in 1973 of Kay's mother, Edith Hobson Hoffman. himseH to helping women and children every­ with a contribution for uniforms and equip­ I would also like to mention Frances John­ where by responding to their very serious ment from the Allouez Boys' League. More son, curator of exhibits, and Bambi Oark of needs. than 3,000 girls have participated since its inception. the Docent Council. In addition to all that Norman Burdick has "The program has become an opportunity Mr. Speaker, it is always appropriate to look dedicated his time and effort to his family with for girls to meet new friends, to learn team­ to past history for guidance in current affairs, a love for humanity. Mr. Burdick is the father work and sportsmanship, and to have fun," and as we stand in this historic chamber, so of six children and lives his life on a farm Howell said. filled with meaning on the 200th anniversary which he himself tends. In unison with his The current program consists of four divi­ of the American Constitution, I am proud to be dedication to education and learning, Norman sions, and 340 girls are registered. able to trace the lineage from events in Wash­ is an active church member devoted to his The divisions are minor, ages 6-8; junior, ington, DC, to events in Ventura County. I am faith which has obviously guided him well. 9-12; senior, 13-15; and teen, 16-18. The program sponsors an annual tourna­ particularly grateful to the many people who Mr. Norman Burdick is a remarkable educa­ ment for the junior and senior divisions. In have worked to make that tradition real and tor who will be greatly missed. The educating 1986, there were 18 teams from Northeast­ tangible, and ask my colleagues to join me, on community of Williamstown, MA has been ex­ ern Wisconsin. behalf of the 1OOth Congress, in extending our tremely fortunate to receive all the fruits of Most coaches and league personnel are best wishes and congratulations to the Ven­ Norman Burdick's labor which is unbelievable . parents of girls in the program, Howell said. tura County Historical Society and the greater in its content In 1986, about 75 volunteered their time and Ventura community on this historic occasion. I salute Norman Burdick who contributed so effort as coaches, parent helpers, officers much to education and his community. His ac­ and tournament assistants-working more complishments which were spurred by his love than 2,800 hours. HONORING THE RETIREMENT and dedication, not only for education but for OF NORMAN BURDICK OF WIL­ humanity are limitless. His absence will be a VENTURA COUNTY HISTORICAL LIAMSTOWN. MA great loss to all who have learned from him MUSEUM and benefitted from his hard work and kind ef­ HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE forts. I wish him a long and happy retirement HON.ROBERTJ.LAGOMARSINO OF MASSACHUSETrS which is well deserved. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 28, 1987 WELCOME TO MEDICAL TEAM Thursday, May 28, 1987 Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tribute to Mr. Norman Burdick who, after 32 HON. BARBARA BOXER call to the attention of my colleagues in the years of service is retiring form his teaching OF CALIFORNIA House, a milestone event which will take position in the Williamstown public schools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place next week in Ventura, CA. For nearly 75 During his 32 years in education Mr. Norman Thursday, May 28, 1987 years, the Ventura County Historical Society Burdick exemplified for us the ideals of com­ has been serving the Ventura County commu­ mitment and dedication to a profession as Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, on June 17, a nity. The society's headquarters have been lo­ worthwhile and crucial to our society as that team of physicians from Hiroshima, Japan will cated in a hospital, a chamber of commerce of education. His extensive service to several arrive in San Francisco to begin the 6th bien- 14072 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 nial medical examinations for Americans of receives volunteer support and contributions the following summary be printed in the offi­ Japanese and Korean ancestry who survived from dedicated groups and individuals cial RECORD of the day's proceedings: the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Naga­ throughout the country, but more is needed. I Summary of 1986 tax return data saki. I am pleased to have this opportunity to will work with other Members of Congress to Salary: welcome the medical team and recognize obtain Federal assistance for the American hi­ U.S. House of Representatives .. $75,100 their efforts and achievements and to com­ bakusha and to strengthen our Nation's com­ Other ...... 2,000 mend and thank them and their sponsors for mitment to peace, justice and humanity. Interest income ...... 1,340 their contributions, services and compassion. Rental loss...... 5,743 Since 1977, the Japanese Government has IRA distribution ...... 3,226 financed and sponsored official biennial medi­ TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSIONAL Business income: cal missions for the benefit of American survi­ MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Honoraria Honolulu during June and July. ness expense ...... 1 3,000 This year's medical mission is sponsored by Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Do ...... 2 275 the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare, recognize over 50 Congressional Medal of Payment to IRA ...... 4,000 the Hiroshima Prefectural Medical Association, Honor recipients who are being honored in my Payment of Keogh retirement the Radiation Effects Research Foundation, home town of Springfield, IL, for their contribu­ plan ...... 3,137 Hiroshima Prefecture, the Hiroshima Atomic tion to this country. Penalty on early withdraw of Bomb Casualty Council, and the city of Hiro­ These brave men, whose dedication and savings ...... 137 shima. patriotism have marked three wars in recent Adjusted gross income ...... 74,471 Participating in this year's examinations are: years, share the mutual distinction of being Team leader, Tokuo Tsubokura, M.D., perma­ awarded the highest medal of valor given by Itemized deductions: nent board member of the Hiroshima Prefec­ the U.S. Government. Taxes Vietnam Contributions ...... 2,504 chief, Department of Medicine, A-bomb Survi­ Veterans Leadership Program, who are hold­ Miscellaneous deductions ...... 1,559 vors Health Management Center, Hiroshima ing a dinner in their honor. A-bomb Casualty Council; Sanshiro Uraki, Total itemized deductions ...... 21,917 This dinner will pay tribute to the sacrifices Less: Zero bracket amount ...... 3,670 M.D., chief, internal medicine, Hiroshima-city made by our Nation's veterans, who have Asa Hospital; Kazunori Kodama, M.D., chief, served selflessly to win freedom for our allies Excess itemized deductions .... 18,247 division of medicine, department of clinical both in Europe and the Far East. The quest studies, Radiation Effects Research Founda­ for freedom continues, and as we have seen Tax table income ...... 56,224 tion; Kazuo Neriishi, M.D., chief, division of in recent weeks with the activity of our military Less: Personal exemptions ...... 4,320 clinical laboratory, Radiation Effects Research men and women in the Middle East, protect­ Federal income tax ...... Foundation; and Kiyoto Nishimura, M.S.W., ing America's vital interests remains a con­ 51,904 medical social worker department of research New York State Income Tax ...... 11,411 stant priority in a dangerous world. New Jersey State Income Tax ...... support, Radiation Effects Research Founda­ 4,431 The Medal of Honor recipients will see first­ New Jersey Income Tax ...... 38 tion. hand the activities of the Illinois Vietnam Vet­ California Income Tax ...... 243 I would also like to extend condolences on erans Program. This important program pro­ 1 District of Columbia. the death of Mr. Hiroaki Yamada to his family, vides assistance to the Vietnam vet, including 2 Long Island. friends, and colleagues. Mr. Yamada was job training, counseling, and helping with Fed­ chief of the nonmedical record and coding eral programs involving veterans. The program section, epidemiology and statistics depart­ is also involved in erasing the negative stereo­ PRAYER SERVICE FOR HOSTAGE ment of the Radiation Effects Research Foun­ type of the Vietnam vet, stressing instead the FAMILIES AND PETITION dation. Mr. Yamada had participated in each leadership qualities they possess. DRIVE FOR HOSTAGES of the medical visits, interviewing each of the The honorees will also have the opportunity participating American survivors. Those who to visit the site of the Illinois Vietnam Veterans HON. LOUISE M. SLAUGHTER knew and worked with Mr. Yamada in the Memorial which, when completed, will honor OF NEW YORK course of the medical visits will never forget those who fought in that war. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his kindness, friendship and dedication. We all Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House of mourn his passing. Representatives, I want to extend my grati­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 More than 200,000 people died in the tude to the Congressional Medal of Honor re­ Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York. Mr. Speak­ bombings or shortly thereafter as the result of cipients and to those Illinois Vietnam veterans er, today at noon in Garden Grove CA, there acute injuries. Today, among the more than honoring them. For their heroic efforts on will be an ecumenical service for former hos­ 350,000 hibakusha-survivors of the atomic behalf of our Nation, we should be proud. tages and the families of the 24 current hos­ bombings-are approximately 1,000 Ameri­ tages still being held captive in the Middle cans. Many of the American hibakusha are East. Simultaneous services will be held at citizens by birth who were either visiting rela­ SUMMARY OF 1986 TAX RETURN Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as well as tives or attending school in Japan, others DATA hundreds of churches throughout Britain, Ire­ becam J naturalized citizens or permanent land, and South Korea. residents after the war. Denied medical assist­ HON.THOMASJ.DOWNEY Today is significant for two reasons: It is a ance by the U.S. Government, the biennial OF NEW YORK holy day for many faiths when Christians cele­ Japanese medical visits are the only ongoing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate the Ascension and the Moslem faith opportunity for American hibakusha to receive ends its 1-month Ramadan observance, a thorough examinations for long-term effects of Thursday, May 28, 1987 time for amnesty and forgiveness. their radiation exposure. In 1985, the Japa­ Mr. DOWNEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I Today is also the day, 2 years ago, when nese medical team conducted 339 examina­ am once again making a summary of my tax David Jacobson, at the time director of the tions. This year, it is expected that over 130 return public because I believe that Federal American University Hospital in Beirut, was examinations will be conducted in San Fran­ officeholders should be forthcoming about the taken captive and held for more than 18 cisco alone. The Japanese medical mission sources of their income. Therefore, I ask that months. May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14073 David Jacobson came home. Terry Ander­ As we in the Seventh Congressional District CONGRESSIONAL CONTROL OF son, the Associated Press bureau chief in well know, it was 30 years ago that Reverend THE 5-YEAR PLAN FOR DEVEL­ Beirut who has been held the longest of all Robbs brought his pastoral vision to Flint. Like OPMENT OF THE OUTER CON­ the hostages, still hasn't returned. Twenty­ the Old Testament prophets who spoke out TINENTAL SHELF three others, including Terry Waite who was against injustice by kings, Reverend Robbs negotiating for the release of the hostages, has spoken out against governors and other HON. MEL LEVINE are still in captivity. leaders when they were wrong. Today, the hostages' families are starting a Upon his arrival in Flint in 1957, Reverend OF CALIFORNIA petition drive calling on Sheikh Mohamad Hus­ Robbs accepted the pulpit of Canaan Baptist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sein Fadlallah, Lebanon's Shia leader, to help Church. His dream of acquiring a new sanctu­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 secure the release of the hostages. I would ary for the church membership was fulfilled in Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, in like to ask all my colleagues to join me in 1971. This was among many of the achieve­ 1978, Congress directed the Secretary of the signing this petition. ments which have marked his illustrious reli­ Interior to develop 5-year plans for oil and gas It is too easy to forget these men and their gious and community stewardship. Reverend development on the Federal Outer Continental families because it has been so long. The Ira­ Robbs has led one of the largest Congrega­ Shelf. This past February, after well over a nian hostage drama, played out every night tions in Flint, Christ Fellowship Baptist Church. year of discussion with the California, Florida, for 444 days on the evening news, numbed A child of the Great Depression and a min­ Massachusetts, and Washington delegations, the American public. Today is Terry Ander­ ister's son, Reverend Robbs learned responsi­ Secretary of the Interior Donald Hodel sent to son's 802d day of captivity. We must never bility early in life. Born in Little Rock, AR, he Congress a plan which blatantly disregards forget. We must maintain our vigil until each followed his family to Texas at age 5. When the environmental and commercial concerns and every hostage is safety home. Please heavy demands were put on the Robbs family, of these delegations. His past efforts and cur­ keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Reverend Robbs quit school a year short of graduation in 1931 to get a job and help sup­ rent proposal are so ill-conceived that the port his family. However, his burning desire for result is likely to be a continued attempt to RECOGNITION OF THE SUCCESS knowledge and thirst for wisdom led him to halt further OCS development in these regions OF THE COMMUNITY PATROL return to the classroom and graduate, 19 until a reasonable alternative can be pre­ OFFICER PROGRAM years later, with one of his daughters, in 1950. pared. He went on to further his education and The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER skills at the Indiana State Liberal Arts School, Amendments of 1978 required that fishing be OF NEW YORK Moody Bible Institute and the Institute of Ad­ protected from the adverse impacts of OCS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vanced Pastoral Studies. He holds an honor­ development and that such development be carried out in an environmentally sound Thursday, May 28, 1987 ary Doctor of Divinity degree from the T ennes­ see Baptist School of Religion. manner. Yet the 5-year plan proposes lease Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to He and his wife Margaret, an inspiring figure sales in some of the most environmentally call the attention of my colleagues to the out­ in her own right, celebrated 55 years of mar­ sensitive areas and productive fishing standing work of the Community Patrol Officer riage on April 4, 1987. They have six children. grounds. The plan also proposes lease sales Program [CPOP] of the 61 st Police Precinct in Whether the issues were religious or secu­ in areas where their proximity to shore could New York City as it celebrates its second an­ lar, Reverend Robbs has been in the forefront adversely impact tourism and, in the event of niversary. This program, which provides a con­ of expanding human dignity. During the civil a spill, would devastate the industry. stant police presence in the community, has rights struggle, Reverend Robbs was among Today, I have introduced a bill which been crucial in ensuring the safety and im­ the most influential ministers in Flint. When amends the OCSLA to require the 5-year plan proving the quality of life of the community. there was a void in leadership, Reverend be enacted into law before taking effect. In The CPOP "Cop on the Beat" program pro­ Robbs stepped forward to fill it, sounding the this way, Congress may take advantage of the vides an important avenue for interaction be­ clarion call for social and political justice. He technical expertise of the Department of the tween neighborhood residents and the police helped lead our community into the modern Interior, but not abrogate its policymaking role department. The visibility and community in­ era. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the process. volvement of the patrol officers fosters im­ marched on Washington DC in 1963, Rever­ The Secretary of the Interior has not lived proved relations between the Police Depart­ end Robbs joined hands with thousands of up to his responsibility and it is time for Con­ ment and the community. Thanks to the others seeking equality for everyone. When gress to regain control over the 5-year plan. It CPOP Program, neighborhood children once voting rights was the issue, Reverend Robbs is my hope that Congress will see the wisdom again respect and trust police officers and el­ marched from Montgomery to Selma. of regaining control over its policymaking au­ derly citizens have a police officer they know In addition to his work as a minister, Rever­ thority and act to mandate the 5-year plan's personally to call upon when they need assist­ end Robbs has served with numerous volun­ enactment into law. ance. teer organizations. They include: Concerned I ask my colleagues to join me today in Pastors for Social Action, Baptist Ministers Al­ commending the fine officers of the Communi­ liance, Urban Coalition, Democratic Black REFLAGGING THE KUWAITI ty Patrol Officer Program on their fine work Caucus, and Genesse Area Skill Center Advi­ TANKERS-PROCEED WITH and their dedication to the communities in sory Committee. Moreover, Reverend Robbs CAUTION AND WITH ALLIES which they serve. has served as vice president for the Urban League of Flint, member of the board of direc­ HON. TOM LANTOS KILDEE HONORS THE tors of the Flint branch of the National Asso­ OF CALIFORNIA REVEREND ALFRED L.C. ROBBS ciation for the Advancement of Colored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES People, dean of the Wolverine State Council HON. DALE E. KILDEE for Christian Education, past president of the Thursday, May 28, 1987 OF MICHIGAN State Congress of Baptists, and past presi­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday's dent of the Council of Churches of Terre IN THE HOUSE OF REPR.ESENTATIVES issue of the Washington Post published an ex­ Haute, Indiana. cellent article by our distinguished colleague Thursday, May 28, 1987 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and honored to from Indiana, LEE HAMILTON, who Chairs the Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to have this opportunity to recognize the tireless Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East urge Members of the House of Representa­ and selfless efforts of Reverend Alfred LC. of the Foreign Affairs Committee. tives to join me in honoring the Reverend Robbs. His spiritual presence has made me a He raises a number of serious questions Alfred L.C. Robbs, a man of God who has better person. He is truly an apostle of God about the administration's proposal to reflag served the people of Michigan and the Flint whose devotion has made the world a better Kuwaiti tankers in order to protect them with area with uncommon dedication as a volun­ place to live for ourselves, our children, and the American flag. These are the most signifi­ teer and member of the clergy. our children's children. cant issues we in the Congress now face. 14074 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 I commend Congressman HAMIL TON's the case. But on Capitol Hill executive services for frail seniors to assist them with thoughtful article to my colleagues in the branch officials have not answered the such daily activities as bathing or shopping. House. tough questions. What will the United States do in the future when its ships come The availability of this program will enable KUWAITI TANKERS, U.S. FLAG-PROCEED under aerial surveillance? Will we shoot many older individuals with functional disabil­ WITH CAUTION-AND WITH THE ALLIES first and ask questions later? If our ships ities the opportunity to remain in their homes more recently of Darby, PA, Petty Officer Mac­ BALTIMORE, May 19.-Ground water in HORACE M. ALBRIGHT Mullen was a selfless and dedicated service­ much of New Jersey's coastal plain is suffi­ man throughout his naval career. Mr. Speaker, ciently acidic to extract lead from plumbing, we are saddened by Petty Officer MacMul­ producing unacceptably high levels of lead HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO len's unexpected death and offer our condo­ in the tap water of some homes, it was re­ OF CALIFORNIA ported here today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lences to his family as they mourn his loss. Levels of lead in three municipalities­ Beachwood Borough and Berkeley Town­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 NEW JERSEY DRINKING WATER ship in Ocean County, and Galloway Town­ Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I was THREATENED BY LEAD ship in Atlantic County-were reported deeply saddened to learn of the death of more than five times those under consider­ ation within the Federal Environmental Horace M. Albright, long-time public servant HON. JAMES J. FLORIO Protection Agency as official safe levels. and Director of the National Park Service OF NEW JERSEY The coastal plain includes Monmouth under President Hoover. All who appreciate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County and all the counties to the south. the importance of our national parklands The water survey was reported to the mourn his departure. Thursday, May 28, 1987 spring meeting of the American Geophysi­ Mr. Albright's long association with and Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to cal Union by Dr. Julia L. Barringer of the commitment to our national parks began when focus the attention of my colleagues to a U.S. United States Geological Survey Water Re­ he joined the Interior Department in 1913 as a Geological Survey study which highlights the sources Division in Trenton. Co-authors were George R. Kish and J. A. Macy. young man. One of his first contributions was very dangerous problem of lead contamination assisting with the drafting of legislation to of our Nation's drinking water supply. The SOLDER CAN BE PROBLEM create the National Park Service in 1916. As study focuses on the unacceptably high levels The area of concern, they said, is the so­ prinicpal assistant to the first Director of the of lead found in drinking water in homes in called Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer underly­ National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather, he New Jersey and further accentuates the need ing most of the coastal plain. The ground was extremely instrumental in organizing the water leaches lead not only from lead pipe for action to preserve our natural resources but also from the leadtin solder often used bureau and establishing policies to carry out and protect our health and our environment. with copper plumbing. Dr. Barringer point­ its dual mandate of providing for the preserva­ Mr. Speaker, it is estimated that 42 million ed out that New Jersey outlawed the use of tion as well as public enjoyment of the nation­ people in the United States may be drinking such solder this year and similar action is al parks. water which has been contaminated by lead being taken by other states. In 1919, Mr. Albright was named the first from lead pipes and lead-tin solder. One out She and her colleagues cited an estimate Park Service superintendent of Yellowstone of every five Americans in areas with public by the E.P.A. that 42 million people in the National Park, the world's first national park. water systems consumes unsafe levels of United States may be exposed to lead in During his service at Yellowstone, he was re­ their drinking water at levels that exceed lead in drinking water. Lead contamination has the proposed safety standard of 20 micro­ sponsible for setting new park management been linked to disease and birth defects. Lead grams per liter. standards, as well as continuing his involve­ is thought to have caused hypertension in The geologists, seeking to assess this ment in a variety of issues affecting the entire 118,000 cases, higher pregnancy risks in threat in the coastal plain, found that, in National Park System. His leadership and ex­ 622,000 cases and lower intelligence levels in some Jersey municipalities, lead levels in perience in the national parks area resulted in 14076 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 his appointment as Director of the National lame duck Federalist controlled Congress ferson administration represented the first Park Service in 1929. passed and President Adams signed the Judi­ change in power, in terms of political parties. As Director, Mr. Albright worked to expand ciay Act of 1801. This act fundamentally re­ Issues such as the expansion of the Federal the National Park Service to include historical, structured the Federal judiciary, creating 6 circuit court under the Judiciary Act of 1801 as well as natural areas throughout the United new circuit courts with 16 Federal judges, thus and its contraction under the 1802 act helped States. As a result of his outstanding efforts, removing circuit court control from Supreme determine how much would turn over in future President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the Court Justices. It also reduced the number of transitions. With regard to the Federal judici­ consolidation of the national capital parks, Supreme Court Justices from 6 to 5, which ary outside of the Supreme Court, the Consti­ battlefield parks and numerous natural and would prohibit the Republicans from appoint­ tution had made only vague provisions, failing historic sites managed by other agencies, ing another Justice when the next vacancy under the National Park Service-creating a occurred. Of course, the Federalists appointed to resolve the central question of whether the truly national bureau. party loyalists, and the Republicans de­ judiciary was to be independent or answerable After serving as Director, Mr. Albright retired nounced the "midnight appointments." The to Congress. to private business but continued his interest Judiciary Act of 1802 moved to repeal this With the Judiciary Act of 1802, Jefferson, in the national parks throughout his life. He statute. Federalist Congressmen who had sur­ Bacon and the Republicans carried the day, will long be remembered for his further public vived the election of 1800 resisted, claiming but in coming years, opponents of an inde­ service as a leader in several conservaiton or­ that under the Constitution, Congress could pendent Federal judiciary would suffer telling ganizations and in providing valuable assist­ not remove Federal judges. Republicans blows. Jefferson was to prove unsuccessful in ance to numerous Park Service officials over countered that these provisions applied only dislodging Supreme Court Justices, and in the years. One of his many tributes included to Supreme Court Justices, and that in any Marbury versus Madison the Supreme Court the Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest event repeal of the 1801 act would abolish would asset its authority to declare acts to civilian honor, which he received in 1981. the entire circuit court system rather than Congress unconstitutional. Slow to take root, I join in mourning the death of Horace Al­ remove individual judges per se. the Federal judiciary would eventually estab­ bright. Our Nation, and particularly our nation­ Developments in Massachusetts doubtless lish itself as an independent branch of the al parks, will be less for the passing of this played a role in John Bacon's response to the Federal system. great American. However, his many achieve­ debate surrounding the Judiciary Act of 1802, Although Bacon only served 2 years, from for the issue of the court's proper place in re­ ments and contributions will always serve as a 1801 to 1803, in the House, they were two im­ reminder of his life-long dedication and com­ publican government was raging at the State level as well. Western Massachusetts regard­ portant years for the development of our Na­ mitment to protecting and improving our Na­ tion's judiciary. After leaving the House, tion's precious national parklands. ed the Boston dominated State courts with abiding distrust. During Shays' Rebellion the Bacon went on to serve in Massachusetts' courts had provided the focus for western dis­ Senate from 1803-07, holding the position of JOHN BACON: JEFFERSONIAN content with the State taxation and fiscal poli­ President of the Senate his last year. He con­ REPUBLICAN cies which had forced many marginal farmers tinued to be a powerful foe of an independent to face foreclosure. State judiciary. HON. SILVIO O. CONTE Debate over an independent judiciary, whether judges should be elected or granted OF MASSACHUSETTS CONGRATULATIONS TO ADELE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life tenures, was hard fought and protracted in Massachusetts. Republicans, particularly in AND JERRY SAIDMAN Thursday, May 28, 1987 the western part of the State, advocated an Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, western Massa­ elected judiciary, but the Federalists carried HON. ROBERT GARCIA chusetts joined with the rest of the Nation in the day, securing life tenures for State judges. the elections of 1800 in rejecting the Federal­ Eastern Federalists' interests used this to but­ OF NEW YORK ists and putting the Jeffersonian Republicans tress their political dominance, packing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in power. At the national level, Thomas Jeffer­ State courts with partisan appointments even Thursday, May 28, 1987 son defeated John Adams for the Presidency, in western Massachusetts which was heavily and in western Massachusetts, Jeffersonian Republican. Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Republican John Bacon won a seat in the This partisanship fostered Bacon's deep extend my sincerest congratulations and best House of Representatives, much to the cha­ suspicion for the concept of a powerful, inde­ wishes to Adele and Jerry Saidman, of Silver grin of his stalwart Federalist predecessor, pendent judiciary. At the State level, where Spring, MD. Adele and Jerry were married on Theodore Sedgwick. Bacon had served for a time as a judge of the June 1, 1947, and will be celebrating their John Bacon was born in Canterbury, CT on court of common pleas, he strongly advocated 40th wedding anniversary this weekend. Cele­ April 9, 1738. He graduated from Princeton in reform measures such as making the judiciary brating with them will be their children, and 1765, and following a stint preaching in elective. At the Federal level, these beliefs co­ grandchildren Joanne, Karen, David, and new­ Lewes, DE, he obtained the position of pastor incided perfectly with the Republicans' anger born Daniel. of the Old South Church in Boston. By early over the "midnight appointments". In justifying Jerry, a World War II veteran who served on 1775, theological differences with his parish­ his stand, Bacon dismissed the argument that lwo Jima, and Adele have lived in the Wash­ ioners finally resulted in his being dismissed, repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801 would be ington area all of their married life, and have and he went to Stockbridge, MA, where he unconstitutional, pointing out that, "if, as some fond memories of the District of Columbia as found a more sympathetic audience for his re­ gentlemen contend, it is a violation of the a small town which they have helped grow ligious and political views. Bacon defended Constitution for the legislature to abolish a ju­ into a cosmopolitan city. Through their contin­ dicial court, the law itself which it is in con­ rural interests against centralizing and what he uous involvement in community service and considered to be antirepublican trends. In templation to repeal must be unconstitutional. charitable works they have opened their 1778, Massachusetts submitted a new consti­ And I should not suppose it to be a violation hearts wide to all those who were in need. tution to the voters. As part of this constitu­ of the Constitution for the legislature to repeal tion, "negroes, Indians and molattoes" were an unconstitutional law." Bacon also support­ Adele and Jerry are well known and loved in prohibited from voting. Bacon opposed this, ed repeal of the 1801 act because he be­ the community for their heartwarming kind­ feeling that if such people were taxed, then lieved the new courts to be unnecessary. ness and generosity. they should be allowed to vote. The voters re­ To some extent, debate on the Judiciary At a time when marriage does not neces­ jected this constitution, and the one finally ap­ Act of 1802 represented simple partisan poli­ sarily mean a lifetime commitment, it is reas­ proved by the electorate did not contain this tics on both sides, and Bacon, unlike three of suring to meet a couple like the Saidmans, onerous provision. his Republican colleagues from Massachu­ who are still crazy about each other after all One of the most divisive legislative battles setts, fell in line with his party. The underlying these years. of Bacon's term concerned the Nation's fledg­ issues, however, ran much deeper. The transi­ Again, congratulations and mazel tov. ling Federal judiciary. In February 1801, the tion from the Adams administration to the Jef- May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14077 THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE ARTICLE V positive. Land values, which in some states No person shall be held to answer for a have plummeted more than 50% since 1981, capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless now appear to have stabilized. Export HON. BOB McEWEN on a presentment or indictment of a Grand volume has been edging up slightly, and we OF OHIO Jury, except in cases arising in the land or have just negotiated major new wheat sales IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES naval forces, or in the Militia, when in to the Soviet Union and China. The federal actual service in time of War or public acreage reduction programs have been Thursday, May 28, 1987 danger; nor shall any person be subject for working better than expected, curbing over­ Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, 200 years ago the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy production and price-depressing surpluses. our founders gathered in Philadelphia to draft of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any Interest rates and production costs are criminal case to be a witness against him­ much lower than in previous years, and our Constitution, the document which has self, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or prop­ farmers have been able to retire much of become the bedrock of our Government. Four erty, without due process of law; nor shall their debt. Net farm income this year could years later, in 1791, the States accepted the private property be taken for public use, reach its highest level since the agriculture first 1O amendments to the Constitution as without Just compensation. recession began. For the first time in several proposed by Congress. These became the Bill ARTICLE VI years, there is a feeling among many farm­ of Rights which has helped guarantee all In all criminal prosecutions, the accused ers that we have finally turned the corner. Americans the liberty which we so cherish. shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public Yet the improvements have come at a Since that time we have learned that the trial, by an impartial Jury of the State and heavy price. The farm programs have lesson the framers of the Constitution taught district wherein the crime shall have been become enormously expensive for taxpay­ ers, increasing from $4 billion in 1981 to $26 us two centuries ago is as true today as it was committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be in­ billion last year. That equalled the total then: Freedom depends not upon the State, amount that farmers earned from exports but upon the people. formed of the nature and cause of the accu­ sation; to be confronted with the witnesses last year, and accounted for almost all of The best defense against tyranny and the against him; to have compulsory process for 1986 net farm income. Farm programs are shackles of dictatorship is a limited govern­ obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have now the fastest growing item in the entire ment, which gives power to its people, not the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. federal budget, and, among federal benefit programs, are exceeded only by social secu­ itself, and which respects the ingenuity, brav­ ARTICLE VII ery, initiative and generosity of the people. For rity and medicare. In Suits at common law, where the value The basic idea of the 1985 farm act was to after all, human rights are individual freedoms: in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, return economic prosperity to American ag­ rights of conscience, rights of choice, rights of the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, riculture by boosting our farm exports. association, rights of self-directed action and and no fact tried by a jury, shall be other­ While providing a financial safety net of the right to own property. The concept of a wise re-examined in any Court of the United income supports for farmers, the act gradu­ nation of free men and women voluntarily States, than according to the rules of the ally lowers federal farm price support levels linked together is the genius of our Constitu­ common law. in order to make our products more com­ tion. ARTICLE VIII petitive on world markets. Because 25-40% Americans are blessed the rights secured Excessive bail shall not be required, nor of U.S. cropland has been producing for for us by our forefathers. And in this year of excessive fines imposed nor cruel and un­ export in recent years, the steady drop in usual punishment inflicted. exports since 1981 has been a major factor the bicentennial of our great Constitution, it is in the plight of the farmer. Yet the new law important that we remember not only that ARTICLE IX has not significantly boosted exports. Al­ original document, but the "Bill of Rights" rati­ The enumeration in the Constitution, of though volume is up somewhat, export fied 4 years later. certain rights, shall not be construed to value is still down, and what increases we The Constitution has served us well. It has deny or disparage others retained by the have seen have been mainly for commod­ kept us free. It has allowed us to prosper and people. ities such as fruits and nuts that are not grow in freedom. We ought not tinker with it ARTICLE X covered by the federal farm programs. Over­ now. The powers not delegated to the United all, most of the improvement in the situa­ Mr. Speaker, our Nation must remember States by the Constitution, nor prohibited tion of the farmer in recent months has and cherish our rights, our "freedoms" if you by it to the States, are reserved to the come from the income support side of the States respectively, or to the people. farm act rather than from the export im­ will. Following are the first 1O articles of the provement side. That means that any recent Constitution: recovery is very fragile. It hinges primarily THE BILL OF RIGHTS AGRICULTURAL POLICY on very large government subsidies, which ARTICLE I cannot be sustained for very long, rather than on a turnaround in fundamental Congress shall make no law respecting an market conditions. establishment of religion, or prohibiting the HON. LEE H. HAMILTON OF OF INDIANA Several major challenges lie ahead before free exercise thereof; or abridging the free­ the promise of the 1985 farm act-to regain dom of speech, or of the press; or the right IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the people peaceably to assemble, and to our export sales by making our farm prod­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 ucts more price competitive-is fulfilled. petition the Government for a redress of Many of our best potential customers con­ grievances. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tinue to have major economic problems, and ARTICLE II insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, other exporting countries, such as Canada A well regulated Militia, being necessary May 27, 1987, into the CONGRESSIONAL and Argentina, have cut their prices in to the security of a free State, the right of RECORD: order to retain their market shares. The the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not Eighteen months ago the Congress passed basic problem we face is the growing global be infringed. the 1985 farm act, designed to set the course production overcapacity. Some major im­ ARTICLE III of U.S. farm policy through 1990. Since porters have become self-sustaining, and No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quar­ then, it has faced major challenges on all others, such as India and China, are even tered in any house without the consent of sides. Program costs rose sharply, the farm exporting. Brazil and Argentina have the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a sector continued its recession, and major brought large amounts of new land into pro­ manner prescribed by law. plans to restructure the farm act have been duction, stimulated by high U.S. price considered. In a survey earlier this year, floors, and have an enormous amount of ex­ ARTICLE IV only 5% of my constituents thought that cellent land for future expansion. New tech­ The right of the people to be secure in federal farm programs were working well. nology, which has been one of the biggest their persons, houses, papers, and effects, Yet in recent weeks there have been indica­ factors in past U.S. superiority in agricultur­ against unreasonable searches and seizures, tions that U.S. agriculture is starting to al production, is being rapidly adopted by shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall turn around and that the farm act is begin­ our foreign competitors. With the stiffer issue, but upon probable cause, supported ning to have some impact. world competition, the general consensus by Oath or affirmation, and particulary de­ After several years of only bad news among farm economists is that increasing scribing the place to be searched, and the coming from the agricultural sector, the U.S. exports will be a slow and difficult persons or things to be seized. recent indicators have been surprisingly process. 14078 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 My sense is that, although the 1985 farm EUGENE J. BARONE 1947 is its work-product. I commend the full act has brought about some improvements Eugene J. Barone is a reminder of how committee Chairman, Mr. FORD, for his expe­ in the farm sector, some changes may be brilliance, savvy and dedication to the ditious consideration of the matter. warranted: American work ethic can help a man reach First, we should curb farm program loop­ goals which some people only dream about. The workload of magistrates is demanding. holes and inequities that undermine public The President and Chief Executive Offi­ In 1984-85 the 292 full-time and 165 part-time support for the programs. There has been cer of Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania, magistrates conducted nearly 12,000 criminal widespread concern over reports of most of Mr. Barone first joined the corporation in and civil trials. In addition, they conducted the program benefits going to a small 1958 as a sales representative. He progressed almost 120,000 proceedings on matters such number of large farm operations, of multi­ steadily through the management ranks as as search warrants, arrest warrants, bail re­ million dollar payments to some farmers, of his talents and willingness to assume more foreign investors receiving U.S. farm pay­ responsibility marked him for success. In views, arraignments and initial appearances. ments, and of farmers setting up ingenious 1984 he was elected to his present position. They conducted pretrial conferences in schemes to skirt the $50,000 per farmer pay­ Under his direction, the corporation has more than 36,000 cases and issued reports ment limitation. been revitalized through diversification to on 20,000 prisoner and civil rights cases as Second, we should find some savings in meet the competitive challenges of the well as 14,000 social security cases. farm programs as part of the overall effort present and future. His new marketing to reduce the federal deficit. Farm spending, strategies continue to embrace the corpora­ Their workload and efficiency are truly im­ with its recent rapid increases, should tion's traditional values of concern for its pressive. I think it fair to say that without the accept its fair share of cutbacks. The 1988 customers and excellence in service. quality of magistrates we have today, the Fed­ congressional budget is expected to call for A compassionate caring man, Mr. Barone eral courts would be experiencing intolerable some $1.4 billion in savings. Measures under finds time in his busy schedule to share his delays in the administration of justice. consideration include reducing advance defi­ expertise with numerous community organi­ Yet given their short tenure in office, attract­ ciency payments, increasing acreage reduc­ zations. He serves as chairman of the Build­ ing qualified people remains a challenge. Ex­ tion requirements, imposing grain and meat ing Committee of the Sickle Cell Society inspection user fees, and cutting back on ge­ and is the former chairman of the Nursing perienced trial lawyers with high income po­ neric "PIK" certificates issued to farmers in Home Section of the 1986 United Way Cam­ tential and at an age when housing and edu­ lieu of cash. paign. He represents Western Pennsylvania cational expenses are at their peak, have Third, we should carefully consider on the United States Olympic Committee. been reluctant in some instances to accept or changes in the farm programs that might The Anti-Defamation League proudly pre­ retain article Ill judgeships. Yet such positions improve the competitiveness of our farm sents its Distinguished Community Service offer vastly better salaries, tenure, and retire­ sector. We have made progress in that direc­ Award to this outstanding man whose lead­ tion with the 1985 farm act, and should con­ ership reflects the league's high ideals and ment programs. tinue to consider improvements. Various vision for humanity and equality. Indeed, because of the increasing difficulty suggestions include: adjusting our federal in retaining both magistrates and bankruptcy price and income support levels further to judges, I will shortly be introducing legislation improve our international competitiveness; H.R. 1947, MAGISTRATES AND to overhaul the retirement system for both expanding the use of "marketing loans"­ BANKRUPTCY JUDGES RETIRE­ groups completely. In the meantime, though, I which emphasize getting U.S. production MENT PARITY into world markets instead of into govern­ believe that H.R. 1947 stands on its own ment storage; and "de-coupling" federal SPEECH OF merits as needed to place these fixed-term ju­ farm payments from production require­ dicial officers on a parity with each other. ments in order to reduce incentives to HON. ROBERT W. KASTENMEIER produce crops already in surplus. Several OF WISCONSIN mf(asures to boost farm exports also have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF SCOTT PUDLO merit, including steps in the pending trade Wednesday, May 27, 1987 DAY bill to improve our market development and export bonus programs, and to open foreign Mr. KASTENMEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in markets to our commodities. support of the passage of H.R. 1947. The bill HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE Given the fragile nature of the current would resolve what I and many others, includ­ OF MASSACHUSETTS improvement in the U.S. farm sector, we ing the Judicial Conference of the United should continue to look for ways to improve States, believe to be an inequity in the retire­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the fundamental viability of the farm sector-to ensure that the recovery is real ment program for U.S. magistrates. Thursday, May 28, 1987 In 1984 Congress considered the overall and sustainable, rather than one that is Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay structure of the bankruptcy court system. As only stimulated by large federal subsidies. tribute to Scott Pudlo of Hinsdale, MA, who part of that consideration, and in recognition has been honored by the Hinsdale Lions Club of the limited tenure of bankruptcy judges, the for his excellence in the field of athletics. IN HONOR OF EUGENE J. legislation ultimately enacted provided for a BARONE retirement system similar to the congressional The town of Hinsdale and the Lions Club of system, with 2.5 percent credit granted for Hinsdale have declared June 28 as Scott each year of service. Pudlo Day. This honor has been bestowed HON. DOUG WALGREN Passage of this legislation left the magis­ upon Scott for his outstanding performances OF PENNSYLVANIA trates in a disadvantageous position as com­ in basketball, soccer, and baseball. Scott will be remembered for his participation on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pared to the bankruptcy judges. Given that both positions involve high level judicial offi­ Wahconah High basketball team which won in Thursday, May 28, 1987 cers attached to the U.S. district courts, this the Massachusetts State finals. He was a Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, recently the disparity of treatment is unjustified. member of the baseball and soccer teams Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith hon­ Legislation was introduced in the 99th Con­ which also reached the State finals. ored Eugene J. Barone, president of Blue gress to correct this disparity. Late in the Con­ Not only does Scott excel in athletics he Cross of Western Pennsylvania with its Distin­ gress the Senate passed that legislation. also ranks high academically. This combina­ guished Community Service Award. However, when the matter reached the House tion earned him the All Star Massachusetts I would like to salute Mr. Barone for this im­ in a bill-Criminal Justice Act Improvements­ Academic Basketball Award. pressive honor. Mr. Barone has given unself­ processed by my subcommittee, certain tech­ It is apparent, Mr. Speaker, that Scott Pudlo ishly of both his time and energy for the bet­ nical and procedural problems arose and con­ is most deserving of the recognition being terment of our Pittsburgh community. In addi­ sideration of the retirement issues were de­ paid to him on June 28 by the people of Hins­ tion, I thank him for his untiring service to the ferred. dale as well as the members of the Lions health of southwestern Pennsylvania. One of the problems was that the House Club. I would like to take this opportunity to I would like to share with my colleagues the Post Office and Civil Service Committee congratulate Scott for his winning perform­ Anti-Defamation League's tribute to this out­ wanted to take a look at the legislation. The ances and success as a well-rounded athlete/ standing citizen. committee has done so, and indeed, H.R. scholar. May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14079 AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE TO Castellanete is executive assistant to mense power and was formal towards his CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, staff. advising him on budget matters and sitting "He was the borough president." he said in for him at Board of Estimate meetings. of Lyons, who ran the borough for 28 years. HON. BOB CARR He has served five other borough presi­ "When Lyons was borough president, the OF MICHIGAN dents, always at their pleasure, beginning Bronx was riding high." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with James J. Lyons in 1957. Pericone, who is the sole Republican in Thursday, May 28, 1987 "In order to survive you have to be politi­ the bunch, was remembered as a "real gen­ cal but not political," the 51-year-old Bronx tleman, very easy going, who was never ex­ Mr. CARR. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June 5, native emphasized. "My allegiance is totally cited never got hot under the collar and a new and exciting event will have its begin­ to the person who is borough president." always controlled his temper." ning here in Washington, DC. Castellanete began his government service Herman Badillo, the Bronx' first Hispanic On this date, the American Film Institute as a fresh-faced, newly minted engineer president, was "hardworking." and Commission on European Communities from Pelham Bay, where he still lives, via "He was the first borough president to City College. conduct public hearings at the community will join forces for the national opening of the In those days, he recalled, the power of level to determine the needs of the commu­ annual American Film Institute/European the borough president rested in his control nity," he said. Community Film Festival. of the highways and sewers. He also praised Badillo for recognizing Since 1981, the American Film Institute A RINGSIDE SEAT that Co-Op City would have an adverse [AFI], in collaboration with the Commission of effect on the fate of the Grand Concourse, European Communities, has presented three "We had about 1,250 people working for once a bastion of the borough's middle class. the borough president then, but when the festivals fo European films in Washington, DC. "What was really unbelievable," he said of City Charter changed it went down to 95 or Badillo, "was how he could take a cat nap of The great success of these festivals, meas­ 100," he said, referring to 1963, when one­ ured by strong public support and artistic 10 minutes and be fresh and awake. He was term Borough President Joseph Pericone full of vim and vigor." merit, led the AFI to propose to the European was caught in the transition after the city Community that a joint annual festival be inau­ took over the highways and sewers. AROUND THE CLOCK gurated in 1987. "It changed from a powerful office into an Castellanete knew his next boss, Robert This major American-European film event office where the powers had been dimin­ Abrams, from Abrams• days in the State As­ would thereafter become the only film festival ished," he said. sembly. A man privileged to have had a ringside "He would tell you where you were wrong, in American to tour nationally. seat to current events, Castellanete has wit­ but when you walked out of the room, you I would like to pay tribute today to the real­ nessed the coming of the Major Deegan Ex­ felt good," he recalled. ization of this grand vision. pressway; the Cross Bronx Expressway, as it He also recalled Abrams as someone who The American Film Institute/European Com­ gutted the center of the Bronx; the building liked to work around the clock, seven days a munity Film Festival brings to our Nation, this of Co-Op City and the decline of the Grand week. year and for years to come, a rare opportunity Concourse. All of them are elements that "We were all delighted when he got mar­ for cultural exchange about the world's most have shaped the course and landscape of ried because we figured he might spend pervasive art form-the art of moving image. the borough. He said these are the changes more time at home," he said. Seminars and other related activities will con­ that stand out most in his mind as bringing Castellanete said those hopes were only about the Bronx of today. partially realized as Abrams kept up the tinue the festival's mission of promoting inter­ He watched as the Bronx burned down in gruelling pace as he fought for tax breaks national understanding through the immediacy the arson wave of the late 1960s and early for middle-income residents in Mitchell­ of the cinematic experience and direct contact 1970s, when unscrupulous landlords torched Lama housing and waged battles with the with European filmmakers and actors. their own buildings to collect insurance Telephone Co. and Con Edison. Throughout its 20-year history, the Ameri­ money on real estate that had become un­ Stanley Simon, who resigned his position can Film Institute has always played this vital profitable. shortly before being indicted in March, was role in the preservation and nurturing of the "We could see it happening," he said of a "tough individual who was demanding of moving image by bringing the magic of film di­ the Bronx' decline. "It was very difficult to his staff." rectly to wide audiences across our country. control. It wasn't just the Bronx, it was the As to his current boss, Castellanete says whole city." he believes Ferrer will be the first Hispanic With great pleasure Mr. Speaker, I ask you mayor of New York City. to join me in saluting the work and goals of BACK TO ZERO "I always thought Freddy would be the the American Film Institute on it's 20th anni­ Castellanete blamed the borough's prob­ borough president, but not this soon," said versary, June 5, 1987. lems not on "any one borough president" Castellanete, who first met Ferrer when he but on a number of factors, including the was Simon's director of housing. economy and the lack of coordination "I think he's going to be an excellent bor­ TRIBUTE TO BOB among agencies at the city, state and feder­ ough president. He was the first one to insti­ CASTELLANETE al levels. tute a code of ethics for borough employes He said a turnaround for the borough and that's very important." began in the mid-70s, but that when the city Right now, Ferrer has Castellanete ana­ HON. ROBERT GARCIA found itself in a fiscal crisis in 1975, it was OF NEW YORK lyzing the mayor's proposed budget and "back to zero." what it means for the borough. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The ultimate turnaround for the borough "He wants nothing but perfection," Cas­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 had to wait until the late '70s to finally get tellanete said. under way again, he said. Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Asked if Stanley Simon had overstated pay tribute to Bob Castellanete who has been the case when he insisted "the Bronx is THE DESERT MUSEUM'S NEW a faithful servant for the Bronx and the city of bouncing back." Castellanete replied that MOUNTAIN HABITAT New York for 30 years. He has served under he hadn't. six Bronx Borough presidents, giving all of "We were better able to control the them the loyalty, duty, and the honor of help­ budget by then," he said, "Businessmen HON. MORRIS K. UDALL wanted back in the Bronx because prices in ing them serve in the public interest. Manhattan were outrageous and land here OF ARIZONA I'd like to share an article with my col­ was inexpensive." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues that recently appeared in the New Castellanete can also furnish thumbnail Thursday, May 28, 1987 York Daily News regarding Mr. Castellanete's sketches of the men he has served in the 30 years service to the Bronx. Borough President's office. All of them were Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, Arizona may be BOROUGH PRESIDENT'S RIGHT-HAND MAN different, he said, but in their ways, regard­ known to the world as the Grand Canyon less of what they did, right or wrong, they State, but Arizona is far more than the Grand earned his respect. Bob Castellanete, by his own admission, is Canyon. There are a lot of well-kept secrets in a survivor, and in that role during the last RIDING HIGH Arizona. One of the best is the Arizona­ 30 years, he has watched the fortunes of the He remembered Lyons, the first borough Sonora Desert Museum, located 14 miles Bronx wax and wane. president he served, a man who wielded im- west of Tucson. Featuring live animal exhibits 14080 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 and desert plants in natural surroundings, the This was a sunny February morning in ground, you see only a low, crescent-shaped museum is a highly popular and highly ac­ 1986, the month the Arizona-Sonora Desert outcropping of thoroughly convincing rock claimed attraction. First-time visitors are Museum provided a man-made canyon for that looks like it's been there since, say, the always surprised to find a unique combination twenty-two of its animals. The museum's Paleozoic. new Mountain Habitat cost 2.5 million dol­ zoo and museum exhibits. "Our first concern was that it fit into the lars to design and build-the most ambitious landscape, not obstruct views or impact on One of the newest exhibits is the mountain and expensive project in the institution's other exhibits," says Mardirosian, a veteran habitat: A manmade canyon for mountain thirty-five years. Its implications radiate far museum designer with The Potomac Group lions, foxes, white-tailed deer, black bears, beyond the museum's twelve acres. I have of Washington, D.C. "But besides making it and gray wolves. Built at a cost of $2.5 million visited zoos around the world from Wash­ unobstrusive, we also wanted to have an ele­ and designed by Aram Mardirosian, the new ington, D.C. to Beijing Colorado or Oklaho­ wolves around a meadow for deer and [From Arizona Highways magazine, April turkey-with the trail for homo sapiens 1987) ma, and the resulting rainfall sustains oak and pine forests and an environment for squeezed in between. The only barriers sep­ ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM'S NEW many kinds of animals that could not sur­ arating all these species are mathematical MOUNTAIN HABITAT vive on the arid, austere desert floor. The calculations. Mountain lions, for example, The young male bear emerged first, his contrast between Tucson and the Santa Cat­ can't leap more than twenty feet-so it is quivering black muzzle sweeping the air and alina Mountains is typical. Tucson, eleva­ believed, anyway. Adding ten percent for in­ ground with nasal radar. He crept along a tion 2,389 feet, averages 11.14 inches of rain surance, Mardirosian designed the cat wide ledge cantilevered from a cliff, paws a year. Palisades Ranger Station, less than canyon so that every possible trajectory to inching forward at first in careful, wary, ten horizontal miles to the north, nestles in an unauthorized meal is twenty-two feet or tentative steps. But he quickly grew bolder. the Catalinas a mile higher and bathes in more. His pace quickened. He prowled the full 29.69 inches of rain and snow. He also sweated the details. For example, length of the ledge, wedged his head into Of course, that isn't desert at all. It's cool, he measured and mapped every nearby sa­ several small caves and crevices, and paused moist, and green. But the Desert Museum guaro. Then, back at his drafting table in atop a thronelike rock to survey the unfa­ feels that its responsibility is more than Washington, he plotted the path through miliar sky and the rocky kingdom that snakes and cacti; it aspires to tell the full the habitat to avoid what he calls "visual stretched out in front of him. He ambled story of life within the boundaries of the non sequiturs." He didn't want people to down to the river, chased an imaginary Sonoran Desert. That means mountain for­ look up and see cacti towering over the rabbit across a log, and ate a shrub willow. ests, saguaro-studded foothills, grasslands, woodland. Then, like a 200-pound puppy, he bounded and the subtropical riverine habitats of The museum staff is ecstatic. What makes back to the ledge to nuzzle his female play­ southern Sonora. The Desert Museum's it worth all the money and effort, they say, mate and-if we dare anthropomorphize­ 1980 master plan called for all four of these is the animals' return to near-normal behav­ report happily on the large, open, canyon­ ecosystems to be recreated in a neat row on ior. like habitat that this morning replaced the museum grounds. The first is the Moun­ On one recent morning, I learned how a their dreary cage. tain Habitat. Look for the other three twelve-pound fox defends its space against Architect Aram Mardirosian, designer of around 1990. the bears that share the same twelve-hun­ this artificial canyon, was beaming. "I love The idea of the Mountain Habitat was dred-square-foot enclosure: it backs into one the idea that you have to look for the ani­ born about fifteen years ago. An early of the coves Mardirosian thoughtfully pro­ mals in a landscape," he said. "You can see model depicted an artificial mountain burst­ vided, bares an arsenal of enameled daggers, how they live, adapt, move, and how they ing out of the museum grounds to the and snaps. The bear responds in a manner relate to other animals and the land around height of a three-story building. It would confirming its reputed intelligence: it re­ them. In a normal zoo situation, they're just have been an Architectural Presence, but a treats and finds a tree to eat. on exhibit, like illustrations in a catalog. later museum management reconsidered. Another visit found the ravens in an They don't do any of the things they'd do in The philosophy today is to leave the exist­ uproar, piercing the woodland's peace with their natural environment." ing land as nearly undisturbed as possible, raucous demands for exit visas. Reason: the As Mardirosian was philosophizing, the in the faint hope that Arizona's cities might lioness had crouched down in sphinx pose bear was analyzing. No longer tentative, he think about doing the same. just a step away from their enclosure to clasped projecting rocks on the vertical wall "We visited a lot of zoos looking for the stare. And stare. It was a stare meant to and shinnied toward blue sky with amazing state of the art in exhibit design," explained bum through the thin wires separating the speed. The architect's smile evaporated. A Dan Davis, museum director. "We got some lion from the birds' enclosure, and she man standing on top of the cliff raced over ideas, but the thing we wanted most we seemed ready to wait a long, long time. with a broom, and for a few seconds, there didn't find anywhere. It's very subtle. We She was still and silent, as the lions that was this half-alarming, half-comical stand­ wanted to preserve a certain mood that a lived in the Desert Museum's old concrete off: the man poking the broom at the bear's zoo normally can't. They're dealing with far cages had been. But that was a silence face, the bear clinging to the cliff like a fat more people; so they have noise, transit sys­ drugged by endless boredom. This was the brown fullback reading the defense. tems, and they end up with mobs of visitors silence of a hunter. Man, broom, and gravity won. Bear rushing from one animal to the next. What So-Does the Mountain Habitat finally backed down and proceeded to eat another we wanted was to have the experience of a solve the central ethical problem inherent tree. And Mardirosian's pulse repaired to very casual stroll along a mountain trail." in zoos? It doesn't bore, demean, or other­ double digits. "We were worried about that So the "mountain" became a mountain­ wise exploit the creatures on exhibit for our one spot," he confessed. "It didn't take him terrain canyon, sunk into the earth. Today, edification and entertainment. Well-seem­ long to find it." looking across the museum from high ingly not. May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14081 As the thoughtful Mardirosian says, "I support of our Government for the effort to As you know, every year the overwhelm­ really don't know what 'happiness' is for the bring those responsible for the 1975-79 ing majority of the countries of the world animals. But obviously, if they have lots of crimes against the people of Cambodia to jus­ condemn the foreign invasion and occupa­ space, and plenty of places to romp around, tice. tion of Cambodia. We believe it is absolutely they're going to behave more naturally. We necessary for the nations of the world to are unfair to them in one sense: we don't Mr. Speaker, because of the historic impor­ take this action and to work for the removal give them places to hide from the visitors. tance of this effort and because of the need of foreign troops and advisors from our But we have given them plenty of choices, for civilized people everywhere to join in the country. And we ask your country to contin­ plenty of space. The bears shouldn't com­ effort to punish those responsible for the ue to take a strong stand for freedom and plain about living here." crime of genocide, I ask that the full text of self-determination for Cambodia. As far as we humans can tell, the bears the letter of the Cambodian survivors to Presi­ As you also know however, the Khmer haven't. They have simply been doing what dent Reagan be included in today's RECORD, Rouge, still led by those most responsible bears do, which perhaps is evidence enough and a recent editorial by the New York Times for genocide, continue to wage guerrilla war of the habitat's success. supporting this endeavor. seeking to return to power-a result which The have dug up the underground irriga­ is prevented at present only by the foreign tion system. They have eaten all the plants. The material follows: occupation army. Thus it is difficult for us They have staged bear Olympics in the cy­ Mr. YANG SAM, to understand why the free and democratic press trees, killing them. With the exhibit CAMBODIA DOCUMENTATION countries do not also take action under only a little more than a year old, the cura­ COMMISSION, international law against the Khmer Rouge tor of birds and mammals. Peter Siminski, is New York, April 7, 1987. for the punishment of those most responsi­ a bit embarrassed about its physical condi­ RONALD REAGAN, ble for the genocide and for the prevention tion. President of the United States of America, of genocide's reoccurrence. The failure of "It looks," he says, with a trace of a grin, The White House, Washington, DC. the international community to take action "like we put a couple of bears in there." DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: We are 200 Cambodi­ againSt the 1975-1979 leadership of the an survivors of the Khmer Rouge rule who Communist Party of Kampuchea leaves are now living in exile in the West. Cambodia with the equally unacceptable al­ CAMBODIAN SURVIVORS URGE Some of us are survivors of Pol Pot's pris­ ternatives of foreign occupation or the very PRESIDENT REAGAN TO SUP­ ons and extermination camps. Others of us had members of our families and many of real threat of a return to power of the same PORT EFFORTS TO BRING POL our friends brutally murdered or "disap­ Khmer Rouge. POT AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE peared"-taken away for execution in forest Further, the failure of the international KHMER ROUGE LEADERS TO or jungle killing fields. We witnessed mem­ community to respond and condemn the JUSTICE bers of our families and many others die of Cambodian genocide has, in our opinion, re­ exhaustion from forced marches and slave duced the effectiveness of the United Na­ labor, from deliberate starvation and pre­ tions to help bring about negotiations or a HON. STEPHEN J. SOLARZ ventable, untreated disease, and from the solution to the international conflict in and OF NEW YORK brutal conditions of life to which the Cam­ over Cambodia. Any solution is very diffi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bodian people were subjected by the Khmer cult to foresee without the punishment or at least the removal from their present posi­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 Rouge. We also saw Pol Pot's soldiers and cadre tions and exile of those most responsible for Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to destroy our Buddhist temples, totally elimi­ the genocide. Without a negotiated solution, call to the attention of my colleagues a unique nate our Buddhist monks, end schooling for Cambodia will remain diplomatically isolat­ effort with which I have been involved to doc­ our children, suppress our historic Khmer ed and unable to obtain the investment, aid culture and eradicate Cambodia's ethnic mi­ and trade necessary for sustained recovery ument the acts of genocide of the Khmer from nearly two decades of war, genocide Rouge in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 in norities such as the Cham. We are writing to you now because, fol­ and famine. order to bring those responsible for these lowing your recommendation, the United Cambodia presently continues to have atrocities to justice under the Genocide Con­ States Senate approved the ratification of grave human rights problems, and Cambodi­ vention. The American Bar Association House the Convention on the Prevention and Pun­ ans residing as refugees in Thailand need of Delegates last February passed a resolu­ ishment of the Crime of Genocide. We are better protection. The human rights of tion indicating its support "to work with other asking you to respond and take legal and Cambodians need continuing international public and private institutions toward bringing diplomatic action against the Khmer Rouge attention. Again, however, we are concerned that the effectiveness of the international those responsible to justice." genocide. First, by seeking a judgment from the International Court of Justice that the community to address these problems is The Senate last year, in a move strongly terrible crime and great harm of genocide hampered by the failure to also address the supported by the House, ratified the Genocide was committed against the people of Cam­ criminal inhumanity of the Khmer Rouge. Convention. Since our accession to that treaty bodia and that "Democratic Kampuchea," Indeed, after World War II the Nazi kill­ is not yet completed and must await the en­ an internationally recognized State-Party to ers of the Jewish and other peoples of actment of legislation making genocide a the Genocide Convention, remains in viola­ Europe were tried and convicted for their crime under U.S. law, the United States tion of its international legal obligations for horrible crimes. After the United Nations cannot at this time take the lead in bringing failing to punish those responsible for geno­ was founded, the Genocide Convention was cide, "whether they are constitutionally re­ adopted as the embodiment of the interna­ this matter to the World Court. But many sponsible rulers, public officials, or private tional commitment that never again should Americans have become involved under the individuals." Secondly, the United States such an unspeakable atrocity as genocide be leadership of David Hawk of New York and should call upon the competent organs of allowed or allowed to go unpunished. Cambodian American survivors including Si­ the United Nations to take such actions as We can assure you that the Khmer Rouge chantha Kassie Neou, Dith Pran, Yangh Sam, would securely preclude the reoccurrence of has and continues to violate the Genocide Haing Ngor and Arn Chorn, in gathering eye­ genocide in Cambodia. Convention. There is now more than witness accounts and other evidence of the As victims and survivors, we are asking enough evidence and documentation on crimes perpetrated against the people of the United States to do this, alone or with their crimes. Further there are innumerable other countries that accept the Genocide Cambodian survivors who are ready to con­ Cambodia. These survivors and teams of vol­ Convention, because the Khmer Rouge tribute their personal testimony. unteer attorneys and researchers are working genocide has not been recognized and con­ We were heartened that you recalled the to prepare the legal brief that one or several demned by the international community. As deaths of millions of Cambodians in your of the nations already in full accession to the long as the major leaders of the Khmer September 1984 endorsement of United Genocide Convention could seek to bring Rouge between 1975 and 1979 continue to States ratification of the Genocide Conven­ before the World Court. be active in Cambodian and international tion. You emphasized that the United President Reagan has several times indicat­ political life, the extreme brutality and suf­ States intended to "use the Convention in ed the abhorrence felt by every American to fering they imposed on ourselves, our fami­ efforts to expand human freedom and fight lies, and the entire Cambodian people is a human rights abuses around the world." Mr. the genocidal crimes which the Khmer Rouge contemporary, ongoing problem and more President, we are asking you to do just that. committed against millions of Cambodians. than a matter of history. Nor has the prob­ While the Congress completes the final Now it is time for the President to use his lem of genocide, its aftermath and the steps required for US ratification of the good offices and to direct our State Depart­ threat of its reoccurrence been mooted by Genocide Convention, we ask you to make ment to spread the message of the strong the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia. plans and preparations for legal and diplo- 14082 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 matic action against the Khmer Rouge Chanthan Nhem, Savann Nhem, Sohokho­ U.N. majority-Joined by the United genocide. mara Nhem, Sokhan Nhem, Sakhoeun States-regards as the rightful Government With the strong support of the American Nhieu, Chhum Nhik, Francis Samsotha, of Cambodia. The painful result is that people and their elected officials successive Heng Sap. Khmer Rouge mass murderers, Pol Pot in­ Administrations have devoted consider­ Chinsause Sar, Roart Say, Yean Seam, cluded, are still said to be in leadership able-and productive-energy to encourage Him Seang, Yen Sek, Botham Seng, Tim posts, their crimes half-forgotten, even by a and pressure numerous countries to respect Seng, Kung Rith Serey, Chhem Sieng, Reagan Administration that assails the U.N. and abide by the international hum.an Vanna Sieng, Soueh Sim, Kheng Sin, for ignoring Communist mass murder in Af­ rights agreements they have signed. The Loeum Sin, Naun Sin, Vanny Sin, Chhoeun ghanistan and elsewhere. same should be done about Cambodia. Ly So, Boundy Sok, Chheth Sok, Mom Sok, The United States can help make a reality We are requesting the United States to Saruon Sok, Nan Sou, Deak Soy. of the Genocide Convention by asking the take action because under the terms of the Phy Tan, Sarith Tauch, Sakhon Tauch, World Court to determine whether a Cam­ Genocide Convention only other govern­ Chhum Teng, Im Thach, Neang A Thi, bodian regime violated this landmark con­ ments, not individuals, can bring legal Nhok Tho, Seath Tho, Tim Thong, Heum vention, one that Cambodia itself approved action against the Khmer Rouge genocide. Thong, Ren Norn, Vanna Nuon, Bunehhuoy in 1950. Doing so would begin to honor the Of course, nothing can bring back to life our Nuth, Sem Ork, Pieh Visothy Orm, Sopha! memory of Pol Pot's victims. friends and loved ones who were brutally Orn, Peou Ou, Penarong Oum, Anon Pal, killed by the Khmer Rouge. But we hope Buthon Pal, Sanorth Pan, Khatna Peaee, that international response and the remedy Ye Pen, Ok Peth, Keng Peou, Khlok Phal­ RON KIRK, AN OUTSTANDING established by international law will at least kum. create a clear record, bring light to the Seng Chhuon Phang, Saveny Phath, REPRF.SENTATIVE OF DALLAS problems faced by the Cambodian survivors, Phann Phin, Phen Phuong, Phath Plang, and serve as a lesson and warning to future Jintana Pond, Dith Pran, Saoyuth Prum, HON. JOHN BRYANT dictators. Leang Ran, Tha Rim, Yath Rith, Chhan OF TEXAS We reali?.e that you have a very busy Sophan Ros, Saody Ros, Leng Sam, Nimith schedule. However, it is only countries such Sam, Yen Sam, Keo Samath, An Samroeth, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the United States that can help us. May Phan Thouch, Sakan Thoul, Korn Thu, Thursday, May 28, 1987 we humbly seek an appointment with you so Roeth Thu. that we may discuss with you the need for Kimchea Tiang, Meardey Tim, Huot Tith, Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, back when Ron international action against the Cambodian Kosal Tith, Sunthom Toy, Rim Tum, Meng Kirk, a 32-year-old attorney and lobbyist for genocide. Seng Ty, Nath Ueh, Vong Ueh, Mora Ung, the city of Dallas, was a young law student at Thank you for your cooperation. Im Ung, Sarik Uy, Seun Uy, Oun Va, Nen the University of Texas at Austin, I had the Most sincerely yours, Vannak, Khat Yam, Yai Yem, Sin Yem, privilege of being one of his employers. SICHANTHA KAssIE NEOU. Chen Yeth, Charoeun Yin, Ngek Yin, Yon I was chairman of the house study group, YANG SAK. Yip, 0th Yoeum, Phan Young, Moeung DITHPB.AN. Yaus. an independent, nonpartisan research organi­ HAIBGNGOR. zation that provided the most comprehensive ARN CHoRN. [From the New York Times, May 21, 19871 and balanced legislative information and de­ ADDITIONAL SIGNATORIES CAJIBODIA'S UNPUNISHED GENOCIDE tailed reports on major issues available to Bunheng Ban, Koch Buth, Muy Cham­ In December 1948, the United Nations members of the Texas House of Representa­ roeun, Ching Chan, Hoert Chan, Sivom unanimously adopted a convention to pre­ tives. Chan, Sophan Chan, Tammy Chan, Yok vent and punish genocide, defined as at­ Ron Kirk was one of the reasons. Cham, Saroeun Chann, Veasna Chap, Vath tempting to destroy a national ethnic, racial He and his colleagues, who staffed the Chay, Na Leong Che, Trieh Chea, Bouk or religious group. The fanatic Communists house study group-now called the House Chea, Mardi Chev, Say Chev, Samin known as the Khmer Rouge seemed to have Research Organization-put in the longest Chheang, Khlok Chheng, Samol Chhim. committed such a crime, killing a million hours and produced the finest product I ever Chauy Chhin, An Chhit, Khlok Chhi­ peOple in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. So saw in my 9 years as a member of the Texas vinda, Khlok Chhivind~vy. Khlok Chhi­ why not invoke the never-before-invoked vindy, Samban Chhoeum, Chloy Song convention and ask the World Court to de­ Legislature. Chhou, Cha Vom Chun, Rom Chhuon, termine the truth about the alleged act of The house study group reports made me Sopha Choeum. Phon Chou, Kim Chulomg, genocide? Why not indeed. and other members who chose to review One Kim Chuon, Bunchhuong Chuop, Several hundred Cambodian survivors in them look better and smarter than we prob­ Chuon Chuop, Khlok Dara, Loeum Dip, exile are appealing for a World Court hear­ ably deserved. Because of those reports, and Yamnee Dueur, Khlok Sreng E., Savoeun ing. This can be requested by all states that the staff work of eager, talented young folks Eam, Ouem Eang, Reth Eang, Huot Seng are party to the convention. They now in­ like Ron Kirk, we knew every argument on Ear, Poeun Em. clude the United States . After his service to the Texas House Study Sok Heng, Chanrithy Him, Hath Hoay, Dok Other death-camp survivors, like the Group and the Texas Legislature, Ron grad­ Hol, Heng Hon, Saream Hon, Som Hong, Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, support the uated from law school, practiced in two Dallas Sareth Hor, Kimyi Houth, Yoeuth Houy, idea. A hearing at The Hague could focus law firms, and came to Washington, DC, to Han Huom, Chan Kang. the world's attention on extensive evidence put in a productive stint with U.S. Senator Navie Kang, Onn Kang, Sitha Kang, of a crazed regime's attempt to carve up a LLOYD BENTSEN. Now he's back in Dallas Sophan Kang, Khon Keo, Ky Kea, Nath whole people on a butcher block. Kem, Pieh Kem, Sitha Kem, Sokun Keo, The Khmer Rouge term liquidation was working there and in Austin and Washington, Veng Keo, Sary Khaur, Sathum Khem, Yo "scatter them to the last one"; cities were DC, as an assistant city attorney and lobbyist. Khiev, Bunna Khim, Samuth Khlieng, Nasi emptied as suspected class enemies were His continuing commitment to public service Kho, Chinhay Kho, Nath Khuien, Soth worked to death in "purification" camps. Of was recently documented in a deservedly flat­ Khun, Do Khuon, Mouv Kim, Raeun Kim, 60,000 Buddhist monks-denounced by the tering article in the Dallas Times Herald, which SokanKim. Khmer Rouge as "leeches and bloodsuck­ I would like to share with my colleagues: Yi Kim, Bora Kong, Chhunna Kong, Leng ers"--only a few thousand survive. Notable Kong, Tun Kong, Chheut Kuong, Chhou among many ethnic minorities singled out TOP-FLIGHT LoBBYIST PROMOTES DALLAS Song Ky, Ho La, Sok Lay, Setha R. Lim, So­ for eradication were the Cham, a distinctive WITHOUT RUFFLING FEATHERS IN AUSTIN vanny Lim, Try Lim, Po Lin, Chhay Lonn, Islamic river people. Whole villages were Mao Lorn, Chum Ly, Chuong Ly, Heng Sun massacred or forced to assimilate so that AusTIN.-ln the roomful of lobbyists that Ly, Noan Ly, Chak Man, Soth Mao, Soth the regime could boast that "KhmeriY.ation" blocks the door to the House chamber every Meach. was complete. weekday morning, Ron Kirk, a golden Big D Makna Men, Neang Men, Saly Meng, Val­ All of this was largely passed over when pinned to his pin-striped lapel, is a standout. tona Mey, Eng Sa Miech, Sakhon Mok, Yan Vietnam invaded Cambodia in 1979, deposed Monitoring a thousand bills in the messy Mom, Sery Mom, Soth Moung, Chandy Mu­ the infamous Pol Pot and installed its own course of the legislative session, he handles charang, Khean Muong, Chhot Muth, Heng puppets. The Khmer Rouge withdrew into his competition with the same easy grace he Muth, Kim Net, Nquon Ton Ngov, Buthan back country, then became the most power­ works on the men and women who make Ngoun, Chang Kim Nguon, Bunnaret Nhem, ful partner in a resistance coalition that a state law. If he has enemies in a business May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14083 where enmity seems inevitable, no one in maze of hearings and legislators and debates sor, or opposition can crop up that you the crowded hallway can name them. and survive all of the voting requirements to weren't aware of or didn't anticipate." He thrives on his job. So does his only actually become law?' " he says. "It fascinat­ He rarely calls it quits before nightfall. client, the city of Dallas. ed me." "We have pretty long days." Kirk says with "Ron is just one of a kind, and excellent," And there, Kirk made the first of the con­ another grin. "But they're tolerable." says his boss, City Attorney Annaleslie nections that he plies today. When he grad­ Muncie. uated in 1979, he took a job in Cain's Dallas Kirk, 32, started pushing the Dallas law firm. A year later, he went to work for THE CHF.sTER ROTARY CLUB: agenda in Austin in 1984, lured home from lawyer Windle Turley. the nation's capital because Dallas was In 1981, he accepted a position on the SEVENTY YEARS OF SERVICE going big places and he was determined to staff of U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, where he TO OTHERS go along. specialized in defense and budget issues. "I "Not to get too grand in it," he says, "but don't see how anybody at all interested in I really think that Dallas has the opportuni­ politics could not be overwhelmed by that HON. RICHARDT. SCHULZE ty at some point in the not-so-distant future experience," he says of his years in Wash­ OF PENNSYLVANIA to become a real world-class city. I wanted ington. "I loved it. The Senate is a strange to be part of that process." and wonderful place." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Three years later, he is one of the most re­ He returned to Texas "not because I was Thursday, May 28, 1987 spected members of the lobby. attracted to issues ranging from filling pot­ According to free-lance lobbyist Rusty holes in city streets and disposition of our Mr. SCHULZE. Mr. Speaker, with the 200th Kelly, who has both supported and opposed municipal waste, as opposed to nuclear dis­ anniversary of our Nation's Constitution on the Kirk on issues, "He is the kind who gives armament and the federal budget deficit. To minds of many Americans, it is nice to reflect this business a good name." be perfectly candid, it was the opportuni­ on the many accomplishments Americans Kirk takes honors in both political camps. ty.... have achieved during the past 200 years. As Rep. David Cain, D-Dallas, calls him "one of "I didn't at all fashion myself as some­ the Constitution so forcefully notes, it is "We the most talented people that I've met down body that was going to make a career out of here. He brings a real sense of what's do­ being an aide to anyone. And that's not out the People * * *" of the United States that able and what's not, ability to bring all of any disrespect to Bentsen." make our country such a wonderful place to kinds of votes together." Sen. Ike Harris, R­ In Washington, Bentsen's name was on live and raise our families. Dallas, agrees: "He's as good as there is his work, in Austin, Kirk stands or falls on In the Fifth Congressional District, there is around." his own. another special anniversary that will soon be Kirk's latest success came Friday, when Without a political action committee-or celebrated, namely, the 70th anniversary of legislation he proposed to Sen. Eddie Ber­ PAC, the organization through which a pri­ the Chester Rotary Club. For the people of nice Johnson and Rep. Fred Blair, both vate interest group channels political contri­ Delaware County, the 70th anniversary of this Dallas Democrats, passed the House after butions and buys favor-the city must wield earlier approval by the Senate. The bill per­ another sort of influence in the Legislature: very special service organization is especially mits city governments to repair deteriorated credibility. According to Kirk, "the quality worthy of recognition, not only at the local housing in slum neighborhoods and recover of the information that we provide is always level, but here in our Nation's Capital as well. the costs from landlords. the most effective lobbying tool we have." For the city of Chester, having an organiza­ He attributes his standing to personality To that end, he doesn't attempt to do ev­ tion such as this Rotary Club in existence is and style. "And I don't mean that in a brag­ erything himself, but brings in experts from special because of its involvement in and ging way." Kirk says, with the grin, he is as Dallas to testify when the city has some­ dedication to the communities. The Chester likely to turn on foe as friend. thing at stake. By his own description, he is "My nature is outgoing. In this job, your "the conductor of an orchestra. Everybody's Rotary Club is more than just a social club for allies are where you find them. They come got a different instrument, and everybody its members to meet and enjoy one another's in all shapes and colors and political persua­ else is a specialist. But somebody's got to company. It is a forum to discuss and imple­ sions, and I enjoy that. I enjoy challenging take all of that and massage it into some­ ment ideas and programs that will benefit liter­ myself to work with people from back­ thing that generally comes out sounding ally thousands of people. grounds vastly different from mine.... like music." While its membership of 45 may appear "I've been criticized by some folks as being Kirk's day typically begins at 5:30 a.m., small to some, its actions certainly represent too willing to compromise. But I think you just hours after the legislative service he what is right with our country's service organi­ should always give an adversary a chance to subscribes to has delivered a summary of ac­ resolve something with grace, rather than tivities to his door. "And even though my zations. A small sampling of some of the bury somebody because you happen to have physique doesn't show it," he says, "I try to club's many activities include: the votes and can do it. That way, you may exercise or do something, either sit-ups or Substantial financial support to the United win the battle, but you give that person a walk around the block." Way Campaign, the Chester Boys Club, and reason to come back at you even stronger. By 6:30, he is reviewing setbacks and ac­ Camp Sunshine; "Kim Ross, my good friend who repre­ complishments, planning strategies. He con­ An annual scholarship awards program to sents the Texas Medical Association, calls it fers with Muncie at about 8, advising her of deserving students in need of assistance at the scorched earth policy. Where you go in any assistance he'll need from City Hall. Widener University; and rape all the women and kill all the chil­ Before the House convenes, usually by 9 dren and cattle and burn all the houses. or 10, he is at the Capitol, making the 30- Support for the International Rotary Club's Some people try to lobby like that, but I second contacts with lawmakers and allies Polio-Plus Program which was developed to think there are a lot of pitfalls." that can cement a deal on a given bill. At fund programs that will erase polio and other Kirk grew up in east Austin, "literally in the crack of the speaker's opening gavel, he dreaded diseases in Third Wor1d countries; the shadow of the Capitol," the son of par­ crosses the rotunda to the Senate for more Establishment of a Coulter-Enyon Fund ents whose civil rights activism and faith in of the same. which supplies health equipment to the needy. the system steered him toward public serv­ Afternoons and evenings are filled with And the list goes on and on. ice. He studied sociology and political sci­ committee hearings. Kirk also tries to visit As you can see Mr. Speaker, the members ence at Austin College in Sherman, then, daily with each Dallas senator and as many "like every other poll-sci/sociology major," area representatives as he can. of the Chester Rotary Club represent a social he says, "I went to law school, at UT." "And that just takes care of the scheduled section of America-citizens who care not While at the University of Texas he activities." he says. "Every day, something only about their community, but the wor1d worked for the House Study Group, a legis­ occurs where somebody's got a problem on a community as well. The Chester Rotary Club lative research organization founded by lib­ bill and you've got to go meet with that is an honorable example of the Rotary motto, eral Democrats that was then beginning to sponsor or go meet with some opponents "Service Above Self." establish its current reputation for inde­ and work out a deal.... On Friday, June 19, 1987, members of the pendence. There, he first noticed that bills "There really are no assurances. Because Chester Rotary Club will gather in their com­ were enacted on something more than their even the simplest of issues can backfire on merits. you for reasons totally unrelated to the munity to commemorate this special anniver­ "What piqued my interest was the ques­ merits. You could have a sponsor offend sary, 70 years of service to their community tion, 'What is it about the sponsor or the some other member who just decides he's and the world, and it is fitting that the House process or about the whole system that says going to try to defeat each of his bills just of Representatives join in offering our special these bills somehow make it through this because he doesn't like that particular spon- thanks for a job well done. 14084 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 NO EXCISE TAX INCREASES piros dream only · of being reunited with the according to records of the Detroit commit­ rest of their family in Israel. But for longer tee. He has been working since as an electri­ than she has been alive, the Shapiros have cal repairman, a demotion. HON. JAMES H. (JIMMY) QUILLEN Leah Shapiro was a construction engineer OF TENNESSEE been repeatedly turned away in their attempts to emigrate. before they applied for the visas. She now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teaches sewing. Naomi recently wrote to Secretary Gorba­ The Jewish Community Council sponsors Thursday, May 28, 1987 chev that she be allowed to . go visit her now an "Adopt A Family" program through Mr. QUILLEN. Mr. Speaker, some Members ailing grandfather. Some would call her naive which an organization or individual can cor­ would have us curb the budget deficit through for writing to the Secretary. I call it a tragedy respond with refuseniks. The council gives higher excise taxes on gasoline, beer, wine, when a family cannot be together, especially addressses of refuseniks and advice on how distilled spirits, and tobacco. Because these in a time of need. The Shapiros have become to mail a letter and what to say-and what not to say-to ensure the letter gets there. taxes are expressed in small amounts, such part of the Detroit Soviet Jewry Committee's Adopt a Family Program through which one The Jewish Community Council and De­ as pennies per gallon, drink, or pack, it may troit Soviet Jewry Committee is at 163 appear that increases are insignificant. Noth­ can correspond with refuseniks. We in the Madison, Detroit 48226. ing could be further from the truth. Congress will not stop or slow our efforts on In reality, excise tax increases hurt in at behalf of the 400,000 Jewish prisoners of con­ least five ways. science in the Soviet Union, and I urge my A TRIBUTE TO CLARENCE D. First, they are regressive. These taxes fall colleagues to continue to raise the issue CARPENTER far harder on poor and moderate-income tax­ whenever possible. payers than do the progressive income tax or CFrom the Detroit Free Press, May 11, 19871 HON. ROY DYSON the Social Security tax, which is nearly propor­ BEVERLY HILLS WOMAN BRINGS BACK GIRL'S tional. PLEA TO GORBACHEV OF MARYLAND Second, they discriminate by region. Drivers (By Roddy Ray) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in rural areas do not have the luxury of short The young Soviet girl challenged Mikhail Thursday, May 28, 1987 trips or public transit that city dwellers and Gorbachev: residents of more compact States have. To­ "I heard that you are a very kind grandfa­ Mr. DYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bacco and crops used to make alcohol bever­ ther," she wrote in a letter to the Soviet congratulate Mr. Clarence D. Carpenter, Jr., leader last month. "You also have a grand­ for his outstanding performance as president ages are grown in limited regions of the daughter, and you play and spend a lot of Nation. of the Maryland State Firemen's Association time with her. And I cannot even see my for the past year. Third, they single out selected classes of grandparents."· consumers. The largest families seldom have It was signed by Naomi Shapiro, 9, who The protective role of firemen in our com­ the luxury of choosing gas-miser cars. Smok­ lives in Leningrad with her mother, father munities is often overlooked. Today, I would ing is more concentrated in particular demo­ and a brother. The letter, dated April 3, was like to recognize one of those firemen who graphic groups, yet deficit reduction efforts brought to the United States by a Beverly has led the MSFA through an outstanding and should be spread equitably across the entire Hills woman who visited the Soviet Union progressive year. Mr. Carpenter has, in his 1- last month. year term as president, been both a com­ population. In the letter, the Jewish girl asks that she Fourth, they penalize limited groups of mendable comrade and leader to all Maryland be allowed to visit her ailing grandparents firemen. workers and business owners, especially in in Israel. small business. The small trucking business or Gorbachev has not responded to the Mr. Carpenter has been a fireman for 15 owner-operator, the hops farmer, the mom­ letter, according to the most recent reports. years now. He has been an active member of and-pop grocery have the least ability to pass Naomi is from a family of refuseniks, Sovi­ the MSF A for 1O of those years. During those on this tax or readily change to another ets citizens who ask to emigrate and are years, Mr. Carpenter has always given his turned down. Her father, Lev Shapiro, 47, source of livelihood. best, serving as president of the Charles was denied an exit visa ten years ago, as was County Volunteer Fire Department, and later Fifth, they interfere with State finances. his wife, Leah, 36, and their son, Israel. Many States rely much more heavily than the as president of the Southern Maryland Volun­ Naomi was not yet born. teer Firemen's Association. Mr. Carpenter, be­ Federal Government does on excise taxes, Their plight has been taken up by the and many States have been raising excise Jewish Community Council in Detroit. sides being president of the Maryland State taxes in the last year to expand needed pro­ "It is thought that there are about Firemen's Association, is presently an active grams or balance their own budgets. Doubling 400,000 Jews, of about two million in the member and president of his own department, some of the Federal taxes, as some Members Soviet Union, who would leave at the drop the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Depart­ suggest, would limit States' ability to increase of a hat," said Al Kushner, the council's ex­ ment and Rescue Squad. In addition to his ecutive director. vast experience and consumate skills as a their rates and also lower their current take, Within the council is the Detroit Soviet due to conservation. fireman, Mr. Carpenter is also an expert emer­ Jewry Committee, which puts pressure on gency medical technician. Much more could be said about the faults of the Soviet government to let the refuseniks higher Federal excise taxes. But this brief leave. The committee also offers to brief Mr. Carpenter, as president of the MSFA overview should suffice to remind my col­ people going to the Soviet Union about re­ this past year, showed that he has other skills leagues that excise taxes are the wrong way fusenik families in the areas they will be vis­ as ~ell. He played an active role in promoting to balance the budget. iting. the interests of fire safety during his term as That's how Florence Schreier, 57, of Bev­ president, having logged over 40,000 miles on erly Hills came to visit the Shapiro family his vehicle in 1986 alone. Mr. Carpenter was a REUNITE THE SHAPIRO FAMILY last month. Schreier, a volunteer at the De­ key factor in the passage of Maryland Senate troit Institute of Arts, visited the country bill 508, which allowed the State to provide on a cultural trip. HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Lev Shapiro asked Schreier to try to pub­ funds to all emergency service oraganizations, OF MICHIGAN licize the letter when she returned home. including the vitally needed volunteer depart­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Like many refuseniks, the Shapiro family ments. Adequate funding of these depart­ repeatedly has been harassed since they ments is particularly important in some areas Thursday, May 28, 1987 were denied visas in 1977, Kushner said. of my district, Mr. Speaker, since their tax Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I wish "The idea is that if you're living in para­ base is relatively small. to insert into the RECORD the following article dise and want to get out, you're out of your Moreover, Mr. Carpenter helped to secure from Detroit Free Press dated May 11, 1987. mind," he said. the helicopter and medivac program for region When the Shapiros originally applied for There's a young girl in Leningrad named exit visas, Lev Shapiro lost his job in the re­ 7, which includes St. Mary's County, in Mary­ Naomi Shapiro who has never seen her search department of a radio electronics in­ land's First District. Indeed, I worked with Mr. grandfather, who lives in Israel. I met Naomi's stitute in Leningrad. His government said Carpenter to secure the location of helicopter father, Lev, 2 years ago while visiting with a that as a result of the job he knew state se­ unit No. 7 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Sta­ number of Soviet Jewry refuseniks. The Sha- crets and thus could not leave the country, tion. Through our work, I discovered in Mr. May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14085 Carpenter a high degree of professional SALE OF PLASTIC HANDGUNS made for detecting arms of the type made 80 acumen matched by few. years ago. Mr. Speaker, these are a few examples of HON. ROBIN TALLON Having a bill that makes it illegal to bring in the significant and lasting contributions Mr. OF souTH CAROLINA undetectable weapons means nothing to a Carpenter has made to the safety of all Mary­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terrorist group, but being caught at an airport land citizens. H:s inimitable determination to would. We desperately need to encourage promote the cause of fire safety rightfully de­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 and promote the Federal Aviation Administra- serves to be recognized. Mr. Carpenter's re­ Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, Americans are tion's efforts to ungrade obsolete detectors. If tirement on June 17, 1987, Mr. Speaker, con­ weary of terrorism. They are tired of being we are really serious about halting terrorism held hostage by the threat of violence, unex- we should follow the lead of governments stitutes a great loss to the State of Maryland. pected and unprovoked attack. But what do such as Canada which has developed an ex­ Fortunately, Mr. Carpenter will continue his we do? Clearly, we are not yet capable of plosive vapor detector so sensitive that it can leadership role as an active member of the countering the terrorist technique, nor can the measure explosives in parts per trillion in the MSFA executive committee. This continuing terrorist mind be reasoned with. The remain- atmosphere. Stalling the technological ad­ dedication will surely be appreciated by all in ing alternative is to blunt the tools of terror- vancement of all-plastic firearms in the United the State of Maryland, and foremost by the ism. The plastic weapon-the newest, deadli- States puts us at a disadvantage militarily and citizens of the First District of Maryland. est, and most frightening terrorist weapon-is does nothing to preclude their inevitable use a good place to start. worldwide. It was plastic explosives that enabled a As the ability to assault our national security JAPAN WEEK L.A. handful of terrorsits to murder 329 people by becomes more sophisticated so should our blowing an Air India jetliner out of the sky. very definition of national security. Our defini­ HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL Right now the Russians have a nondetecta~I~ tion must extend beyond a nuclear arsenal or composite pistol in service, a weapon specrfr- huge conventional forces-a few plastic ex­ OF CALIFORNIA cally made for sneaking through Western air- plosives in the hands of a terrorist group can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ports and embassy gates. They also have all render these useless. Technology is the key. Thursday, May 28, 1987 plastic hand grenades the size of golfballs. we should pursue the development of im­ Not to be left behind, Libya is reported to pos- proved detection devices while at the same Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, Los Angeles is sess over 40,000 pounds of plastic explo- time allowing the domestic development of the gateway to the Pacific and Japan for busi­ sives. plastic firearms systems that would give us a ness, culture, and tourism. I am proud to rep­ Two of my colleagues in the House of Rep- distinct military advantage. resent the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles resentatives, Mr. MRAZEK and Mr. BIAGGI, It is only by focusing on tomorrow that we which serves as a center for much of this ex­ have introduced legislation seeking to address can create a sophisticated, effective defense change between our two countries. In this this problem by prohibiting the manufacture system for today. David Byron of Red Eye regard, I would like to call your attention to a and sale of plastic handguns. I appreciate and Arms has the computerized formula, related major event, Japan Week L.A., scheduled for commend my colleagues for their efforts to calculations, and fire-power tests for an all­ June 11 to 21, which is a diverse series of arrive at a solution to this terrifying problem. plastic firearm that may be the biggest tech­ economic seminars, cultural performances, However, when we take a hard look at the nological breakthrough in the firearms industry and social events ce.lebrating the extraordi­ impact of this legislation on the real world, we since the cartridge. His design is for an all­ nary bond which exists between Los Angeles see that this bill is pointed in the wrong direc- plastic gun, superior in durability, weight and and Japan. Former Ambassador to Japan tion. performance to any present weapon. To James D. Hodgson is the chairman of Japan H.R. 84 seeks to outlaw a weapon that is ensure airport detectibility he would embed Week L.A. and the Honorable Taizo Watan­ not even in existence in the United States. Al- into each weapon a tiny computer chip. Byron though there are numerous foreign-made, par- intends for his system to be incorporated into abe, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, tially plastic weapons and all explosives, there lightweight, maintenance-free military weapon­ is honorary chairman. is not a U.S. company manufacturing all-plas- ry. Certainly, it would give U.S. conventional It is a tribute to Los Angeles that Japanese tic firearms today. Red Eye Arms, Inc. is the military forces unquestionable superiority. and Americans have formed so strong a bond only domestic company which has developed I am not concerned about the direct effect allowing each culture to enrich the other. Los and patented a plan for an all-polymer of H.R. 84 on Byron's work since it is not in­ Angeles is a doorway through which the Japa­ weapon. Yet, this weapon is being designed tended for civilian purposes. I am concerned, nese may enter America and through which for military use and is still on the drawing however, that passage of this legislation sig­ Americans may embrace Japanese culture. It board. nals a refusal of Americans to face the tech- is vital that we all understand the depth of the We need to concentrate on the here and nological realities of the necessity of a superi­ relationship between Japan and Los Angeles now. Terrorists don't deal in projections and or detection and all-polymer weapons that are and not lose sight of the rich, long-term ties hypotheses. They deal in deadly realities. That designed for our purposes. that have flourished on many economic, is why, although I agree with the purpose The bottom line is that we render ourselves social and cultural levels. Japan Week L.A. behind H.R. 84, I believe the actual effect defenseless on two fronts: we do nothing to salute's this substantive and mutually benefi­ would be to increase the risk of terrorism. actually protect ourselves from existing terror­ cial relationship. As the Representative in H.R. 84 would lull us into a false sense of se- ist weapons and we block all avenues of pur­ Congress for this unique area, I hope the curity that because we prohibited plastic ex- suing a technological breakthrough in firearms prosperity and understanding we enjoy will plosives, their use would evaporate altogether. development that would give us a distinct mili- continue for many years to come. The result is that we bury our heads in the tary advantage. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ Japan Week L.A. is being sponsored by sand at the expense of national security and leagues to face facts: H.R. 84 is not the Japanese and American organizations, among technological advancement. While we ban the answer to terrorism; technological superiority production of a weapon here at home that is. which are the Japan Week L.A. Executive doesn't even exist, terrorists around the world Committee, the Japanese Business Associa­ are developing, transporting, and using plastic tion, and Shuwa Investments Corp. I would firearms. PERSONAL EXPLANATION like to take this opportunity to commend these Passing legislation to stall the manufacture organizations and everyone involved in this of plastic firearms in reality does nothing to HON. TOM LEWIS effort and trust that all Members of Congress reduce the incidents and threat of the use of OF FLORIDA will join me in extending every good wish for these weapons. Only improved detection can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success. do that. The equipment to detect ammunition as well as plastic explosives is available right Thursday, May 28, 1987 now but is not in use in the United States. In Mr. LEWIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, because fact the detection system in current use was of official business, I was absent during roll-

91-059 0-89-8 (Pt. 11) 14086 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 call numbers 144 through 148, and 150 Park and Recreation Commission, Tony Fi­ generation. We must invest in the technol­ through 156. Had I been present, I would lippis of the Detroit Free Press Marathon ogies today that will support the world's have voted as follows: 144 through 148-yea; division for wheelchair competitors, and Southfield's former Parks and Recreation energy needs as the availability of fossil re­ 150-nay; 151-nay; 152-yea; 153-yea; Board Chairman John R. Miller with special sources decline. 154-nay; 155-yea; 156-yea. awards; and HYDROGEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Whereas, the 1987 Innovative Recreation One promising alternative fuel source is hy­ Program awards went to the Southfield HONORING THE MICHIGAN Adult Day Center, Ferndale's Summer Spe­ drogen. Hydrogen is the most abundant ele­ RECREATION AND PARK ASSO­ cial Events, Royal Oak's V.F.W. Handi­ ment on Earth, and in many ways is the ideal CIATION capped Park, the Wayne County Parks fuel. If we can develop techniques for produc­ sponsored International Freedom Festival ing and using hydrogen fuel in a cost-effective HON. HOWARD WOLPE Tug of War across the Detroit River, and and safe manner, hydrogen could indeed be the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation the answer to our future energy problems. My OF MICHIGAN Adventure Day Camp. Timothy J. Doyle of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill, the "Hydrogen Research and Develop­ Clarkston was honored as the Immediate ment Act of 1987," will bring us closer to un­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 Past President, and Ralph Richard of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation derstanding the full potential of hydrogen fuel. Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, the Michigan Commission was installed with members of From a technical as well as a societal per­ State Legislature recently honored the Michi­ the M.R.P.A. Board of Directors as the spective, hydrogen presents many benefits. gan Recreation and Park Association and its 1987-88 President of the Association; and The only combustion product of hydrogen is 1987 award winners. I am sure that my col­ Whereas, the entire membership rose with water, rather than carbon dioxide produced by leagues will want to join me in congratulating a standing ovation in recognition of the fossil fuels. Thus, it is environmentally very at­ the organization and its honorees for helping work of convention chairman Ann Conklin tractive. Hydrogen is also energy efficient, pro­ to maintain and improve the quality of life not of Howell, the GERMS regional profession­ al society, and CORE Committee and staff viding more than double the energy per pound only for the residents of Michigan but also for in Lansing; now, therefore, be it of conventional fuels. When coupled with their own constituents who might well be Resolved by the House of Representatives other renewable energy systems, it can pro­ among the 7 million out-of-State visitors who fthe Senate concurring), That tribute be vide a convenient form of storing and deliver­ each year come to the Great Lakes State for hereby accorded to commemorate the fifty­ ing energy without major alterations in our cur­ rest and relaxation. second anniversary of the Michigan Recrea­ rent transportation and energy infrastructure. It The Michigan Legislature's tribute to the tion and Park Association; and be it further is safe, being far less volatile than ordinary Michigan Recreation and Park Association fol­ Resolved That copies of this resolution be gasoline. lows: transmitted to Executive Director John F. Greenslit of the association and the honor­ The demand for hydrogen fuel will likely in­ HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 77 ees of this organization. crease manyfold as applications of the Nation­ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE Adopted by the House of Representatives, al Aerospace Plan Program become a reality MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION March 11, 1987. in the late 1990's. The aerospace plane pro­ Whereas, the members of the Michigan Adopted by the Senate, March 12, 1987. gram is a joint NASA and DOD initiative, Legislature are proud to extend congratula­ ------, which will culminate with the construction of tions upon the occasion of the fifty-second Secretary of the Senate. an X-series research plane capable of achiev­ annual Convention of the Michigan Recrea­ DANIEL H. EVANS, tion and Park Association to prepare TION OF EXPORT MARKET POTENTIAL nations to take the lead in these fields of re­ and submit to specified Congressional com­ FOR INTEGRATED FUEL CELL SYS· search. mittees a comprehensive program manage­ TEMS. Germany is committed to supporting hydro­ ment plan for a research and development Within 180 days of the date of enactment program for the development of a domestic of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce gen research, and indeed some of the most shall assess and report to Congress concern­ impressive advances are being made in that hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the ing the export market potential for inte­ country. Industry and government in Germany Administration to transmit to the Congress grated systems of fuel cells with renewable have joined forces for the purpose of hydro­ annual reports which include any necessary power technologies. gen demonstration projects. Japan and modifications with respect to the plan. Canada also have impressive hydrogen pro­ Requires the Administrator to establish H.R. 2542 grams. such program within NASA and to prepare Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Japan has a program underway to push the and transmit to the Congress a comprehen­ Representatives of the United States of fuel cell toward commercial status. The New sive flight demonstration plan which shall America in Congress assembled, confirm the technical feasibility, economic Energy Development Organization, a Japa­ SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a nese equivalent to DOE, is now supporting the fuel for commercial transport aircraft. This Act may be cited as the "Renewable design and construction of systems which Provides that the research and develop­ Energy /Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act eventually will be scaled up to 10-MW dem­ ment program under this title shall include, of 1987". onstration size and then full-size plants for uti­ at a minimum, the development of the sys­ SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. lization by the 1990's. tems associated with the production, trans­ (a) FINDINGS.-The Congress finds that Mr. Speaker, the Federal Government has portation, storage, and handling of liquid while the Federal Government has invested the responsibility to monitor world events and hydrogen for commercial aircraft applica­ heavily in fuel cell technology over the past establish programs that will enhance the over­ tion. 10 years <$334, 700,000 in research and devel­ Provides that the Administrator shall con­ opment on fuel cells for electric power pro­ all strength of our economy. I believe hydro­ sult with other federal agencies and depart­ duction), research on technologies that gen fuel research and fuel cell development ments in carrying out the program. enable fuel cells to use alternative fuel are ways to hedge against a future energy Establishes a Hydrogen-Fuels Aircraft Ad­ sources needs to be undertaken in order to crisis in America. In strongly encourage my visory Committee to advise the Administra­ fulfill the conservation promise of fuel cells colleagues to join me in cosponsoring the tion on the program established by this as an energy source. 14088 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 (b) PuRPOSE.-The purpose of this Act is into and distributed throughout our country a long-term commitment to drug abuse educa­ to provide funds for research on technol­ continues to grow. tion. By reauthorizing this program at $250 ogies that will enable fuel cells to use alter­ In the select committee's study missions million in 1988 and such sums as may be nec­ native fuel sources. and official visits abroad, we have seen how essary for 1989 through 1993, the bill pro­ SEC. 3. RESEARCH PROGRAM. powerful drug traffickers operate with near im­ vides flexibility for this program to grow as (a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.-The Secre­ punity through a combination of violence, in­ tary of Energy shall implement and carry needed. The bill demonstrates that Congress out a research program for the purpose of­ timidation, bribery, and corruption. In some did not intend the Antidrug Abuse Act to be <1) exploring the operation of fuel cells countries, particularly in Latin America, the il­ merely one-time seed money but a downpay­ employing methane gas generated from var­ licit drug traffic is so pervasive that it threat­ ment on continuing Federal support for drug ious forms of biomass; ens the stability of democratic governments. abuse education as part of a comprehensive (2) developing technologies to use renew­ In our hearings around the country, we have strategy to fight drug abuse and drug traffic. able energy sources, including wind and seen how drug trafficking has overwhelmed H.R. 5 also revises the Drug-Free Schools solar energy, to produce hydrogen for use in law enforcement.. Our borders are a sieve and Communities Act to assure the integration fuel cells; and against the flood of illicit narcotics traffic. Fed­ of youth suicide prevention efforts with State (3) determining the technical require­ eral Jaw enforcement officials from Customs, ments for employing fuel cells for electric drug and alcohol education programs and to power production as backup spinning re­ Coast Guard, Border Patrol, the Drug Enforce­ direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a serve components to renewable power sys­ ment Administration, and others have testified study of the relationship between drug and al­ tems in rural and isolated areas. that their agencies can do little to reduce drug cohol abuse and youth suicide. Because drug (b) GRANTs.-In carrying out the research availability as long as demand continues to and alcohol abuse appear to be an important program authorized in subsection (a), the grow. Federal officials from the President on factor contributing to the upsurge in youth sui­ Secretary of Energy may make grants to, or down have been adamant in their statements cide, I support these revisions to the act. enter into co.ntracts with, private research that drug abuse education and prevention is I also understand that the en bloc amend­ laboratories. the ultimate answer to our drug crisis. ments to H.R. 5 to be offered by the distin­ SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Yet, prior to the Antidrug Abuse Act, the guished chairman of the Committee on Educa­ The Secretary of Energy shall transmit to Federal Department of Education spent only tion and Labor-Mr. HAWKINS-include some the Congress on or before September 30, $3 million a year for drug abuse education out 1989, a comprehensive report on research technical changes in the Drug-Free School of a budget of nearly $18 billion. and Communities Act and some revisions to carried out pursuant to this Act. Our hearings also revealed strong support SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION. increase the accountability of State and local at the State and local level for comprehen­ programs. I have reviewed these changes and There are hereby authorized to be appro­ sive, school-based drug abuse education pro­ priated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 to the support their inclusion in the bill. Secretary of Energy to be used to conduct grams. But few States and localities have the I urge Members to support H.R. 5. research as provided in this Act. resources to mount such efforts on their own. In the Antidrug Abuse Act of 1986, Con­ gress took strong action to try to protect our CELEBRATE "NATIONAL FAMILY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF children against the onslaught of drugs. Con­ BREAD-BAKING MONTH'' 1987 gress authorized $200 million in 1987, $250 million in 1988 and $250 million in 1989 for a HON. GLENN ENGLISH SPEECH OF variety of initiatives to encourage the develop­ OF OKLAHOMA ment of drug abuse prevention and education HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs in elementary and secondary OF NEW YORK schools and institutions of higher education; to Thursday, May 28, 1987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support community-based drug prevention Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing Thursday, May 21, 1987 programs; and to foster a strong leadership a resolution today to designate November The House in Committee of the Whole role by the Department of Education in drug 1987 as "National Family Bread-Baking House on the State of the Union had under abuse education efforts. Month." This resolution will give appropriate consideration the bill to improve el­ This historic legislation, enacted with over­ recognition to a culinary act that stresses the ementary and secondary education, and for whelming bipartisan support and cooperation important values of family strength, unity, and other purposes. in the Congress, makes a good start toward togetherness. First drawn upon by our colonial Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup­ bringing drug abuse and drug trafficking under ancestors, these values, inherent in family port of H.R. 5, the School Improvement Act of control. bread baking, permeated our American culture 1987. This comprehensive bill extends and re­ It is only a first step, however. Much more and are now being drawn upon by the modern vises 14 Federal elementary and secondary remains to be done. In the area of drug abuse American family to enable it to more effective­ education programs that expire in 1987, 1988, education, the testimony of State and local ly face the challenges of today's society. or 1989. All these programs are reauthorized education officials before the select commit­ The ingredients used in family bread-baking, through 1993. tee this year emphasized the need for a long­ including wheat, rye, corn, milk and cream, As chairman of the Select Committee on term commitment by Federal, State, and local sugar, and eggs, represent a broad spectrum Narcotics Abuse and Control, I especially governments if we are to have any impact at of U.S. farm products. Recognizing this fact, want to commend the Committee on Educa­ all on drug abuse by our Nation's youth. several agricultural-related organizations, in­ tion and Labor for extending the authorization For this reason, many of us in Congress cluding the National Association of Wheat for the Drug-Free Schools and Communities were disappointed and angered when the Growers, the National Corn Growers Associa­ Act of 1986. This act, included in the omnibus President's budget for 1988 proposed deep tion, the Sugar Association, the United Egg Antidrug Abuse Act of 1986, authorizes for the cuts in drug abuse education and other pro­ Association, the American Butter Institute, the first time a comprehensive program of Federal grams authorized in the Antidrug Abuse Act of Future Farmers of America, and the National assistance to educate our young people about 1986. Just 2 months after the President em­ 4-H, have endorsed this resolution. the dangers of drugs. braced the Antidrug Abuse Act of 1986 in an Designating "National Family Bread-Baking The Drug-Free Schools and Communities elaborate signing ceremony at the White Month" recognizes the importance of the Act is, in a very real sense, the linchpin of the House, his 1988 budget proposed to cut fund­ values embodied in the strong American major antidrug program Congress enacted last ing for drug abuse education by $100 million family to our Nation's survival. For all of these year. Under the best of circumstances, it will from the 1987 level and by $150 million from reasons, I urge the support of my colleagues take years to reduce the supply of illicit drugs the authorized level for 1988. for this resolution. affecting our cities and communities. Drugs H.R. 5 sends the right message to the The text of the resolution follows: are more readily available, cheaper, and purer American people. By extending the authoriza­ H.J. RES.- than ever before. Each year, the production of tion for the Drug-Free Schools and Communi­ Whereas baking bread in the home is a illicit narcotic crops abroad increases. Each ties Act through fiscal year 1993, it demon­ longstanding tradition in the United States year, the amount of illegal drugs smuggled strates that Congress is serious about making and has contributed to the well-being and May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14089 good nutrition of the family since colonial home. This is the classic case of using an ex­ best wishes on the upcoming observance of times; ternal war to justify domestic chaos, but it his 50th anniversary of his ordination to the Whereas individuals who bake bread in has gone too far. His regime stubbornly re­ the home use agricultural products pro­ fuses even to consider negotiations for priesthood. duced in the United States, including wheat, peace, because without war the unmuzzled Monsignor Woulfe since 1961 has served rye, and corn flour, dairy products, sugar, domestic situation will escalate out of con­ as the pastor of Infant of Prague Church in and eggs, and the use of such products con­ trol. ·the town of Cheektowaga, which is part of the tributes to the economic well-being of the At the onset of Iran's war with Iraq, Mr. 33d Congressional District I am privileged to States in which such products are produced; Khomeini was quoted as saying "War is a represent. Whereas bread baked in the home con­ good thing; a gift bestowed upon us by God. It is a distinct pleasure to note this career tains essential nutrients and is a healthy ad­ The cannon's thunder in the battlefield re­ dition to the diet; and juvenates soul." milestone Monsignor Woulfe has achieved Whereas baking bread in the home is a This conflict represents the most devas­ and to point out his was a half century of dis­ family activity that contributes to the tating warfare since World War II. It is a tinguished service to God and country. His va­ strength and unity of the family and helps war that calls to mind Iranian schoolchil­ riety of church assignments and community educate young people regarding traditions dren systematically dispatched to clear service that included Boy Scout programs and in the United States: Now, therefore, be it minefields, economic ruin totaling $500 bil­ the Cheektowaga Youth Board attest to his Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ lion, and the use of medieval torture tech­ resentatives of the United States of America niques on anyone courageous enough to energy and commitment to improving the in Congress assembled, That November 1987 question Mr. Khomeini's policies. His brutal quality of life in our community. is designated as "National Family Bread­ regime is responsible for tens of thousands At this point, I would like to insert in the Baking Month", and the President is au­ of political arrests and executions. The war RECORD the following brief biographical thorized and requested to issue a proclama­ itself has caused an estimated 1.5 million sketch which details some of Monsignor tion calling upon the people of the United casualties and more than 3 million refugees. Woulfe's career highlights. States to observe such month with appropri­ The intensity of this war has far from ate ceremonies and activities. subsided. Mr. Khomeini's desperate attempt MSGR. MAURICE WOULFE to take the city of Basra, which has claimed Msgr. Maurice Woulfe will observe his more than 150,000 casualties, has yielded no 50th anniversary of ordination to the priest­ A CHANCE FOR A CHANGE IN more than several kilometers of Iraqi terri­ hood with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Infant IRAN tory of no strategic importance. Iran's of Prague Church, Cheektowaga, on June 14 troops remain extremely vulnerable to Iraqi at noon. HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY fire and continue to sustain heavy losses. Msgr. Maurice Woulfe was born in Castle­ OF CALIFORNIA President Reagan has recently initiated a island, Ireland. He attended schools there IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much more pragmatic policy toward Iran. including the seminary at St. Patrick Col­ The president called for an immediate cessa­ lege. Thursday, May 28, 1987 tion of hostilities, opening of negotiations Msgr. Maurice Woulfe was ordained in Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and a withdrawal ~ to borders. There will be 1937 and came to serve in the Diocese of submit for the RECORD a thoughtful statement no more exceptions to the denial of muni­ Buffalo. Later that year he was assigned to tions to both Iran and Iraq. the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but re­ by our colleague from Indiana, Mr. BURTON, Secretary of State George Shultz's most turned to Buffalo in 1939. which originally appeared as an op-ed piece in recent trip to China, on which he tried to Msgr. Maurice Woulfe has served at SS. the Washington Times on March 27, 1987. I dissuade the Chinese from selling more Peter and Paul, Jamestown, and Immacu­ invite our colleagues to read it and reflect on arms to Iran, further strengthens our com­ late Conception, East Aurora. He was ap­ the many important points Mr. BURTON mitment to end hostilities. We must ener­ pointed associate pastor at Our Lady Help makes. I believe his observations are signifi­ getically pursue efforts to prohibit third of Christians, Cheektowaga, in 1941. cant in the consideration of how this 6-year countries from resupplying Iran with signif­ Msgr. Maurice Woulfe also served many war might be ended. icant weapons systems and spare parts community organizations during this time. which enable Iran to prolong the conflict. A CHANCE FOR CHANGE IN IRAN? He served as chaplain to the Boy Scouts and This policy, termed "Operation Staunch," as moderator of the Cheektowaga Division (By DAN BURTON) could have the most significant impact in of Catholic Youth Council. The Tower Commission's report serves to halting the war. In 1949, Msgr. Woulfe was appointed Dioc­ abash our Mideast policies further at a time The Khomeini regime is engulfed in a po­ esan Youth Director, where he served for 13 when the United States needs to take the litical, economic, and social crisis. We, as a years. During this time he also served as lead in the region. This country must shake nation, must take a stand for the Iranian chaplain of Our Lady of Victory Infant off its preoccupation with the Iran-Contra people. The United States has an opportuni­ Home, administrator of Our Lady of Peace, quagmire and face the harsh realities that ty to champion democracy instead of theoc­ Clarence, and was named the first chaplain confront us in the Persian Gulf. racy or monarchy for Iran. Eventually, the of the St. Francis Home for the Aged in Wil­ The protraction of the Iran-Iraq war has will of the people shall overcome in Iran. liamsville. grave implications, not only for U.S. inter­ Iran has seen the results of the shah and Msgr. Woulfe has received numerous ests, but for the suffering masses in Iraq the Ayatollah Khomeini. awards for his dedicated service. The Buffa­ and Iran. Iraq, seeking to end the blood­ A popular movement is brewing within lo Area Council of Boy Scouts presented shed, has made numerous offers to negoti­ Iran which desires peace and denial of the him its highest award, the Silver Beaver, in ate an end to hostilities. excesses that the shah and Khomeini 1954. The city of Niagara Falls presented Perhaps the most abhorrent aspect of the brought. We must support this effort, to him the key to the city in 1955. He was war, now in its seventh year, are the recipro­ allow those who want change in Iran to seek named Clergyman of the Year by the cal attacks on civilian targets. Since the be­ an alternative to Mr. Khomeini from out­ former Courier Express in 1961. ginning of the year, a third series of assaults side his regime. This fresh approach to the Msgr. Woulfe was also named pastor of has been launched, resulting in thousands region will not only strengthen U.S. inter­ Infant of Prague in 1961. He directed ren­ · of Iranians and Iraqi casualties and the ests, but will greatly improve our relation­ ovation and remodeling projects which cul­ flight of thousands more. Iraqi President ship with the Iranian people. minated in the rededication of Infant of Saddam Hussein recently agreed to a plea Prague in 1978. by anti-Khomeini Iranian Resistance MSGR. MAURICE WOULFE In 1968, Monsignor Woulfe was one of the Leader Massoud Rajavi for a two-week first appointments made to the new cease-fire with regard to the indiscriminate MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Cheektowaga Youth Board where he served bombings of cities. until 1971. The Ayatollah Khomeini, under tremen­ Msgr. Maurice Woulfe was named Senior dous pressure, agreed to abide by the agree­ HON.HENRYJ.NOWAK ment, but within a few days violated it by OF NEW YORK citizen of the Year by the Town of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cheektowaga in 1978. In additon to his pas­ continuing the attack on Basra. toral duties at Infant of Prague, Msgr. It has become evident that the Khomeini Thursday, May 28, 1987 regime cannot afford to end the conflict Woulfe serves on the Personnel Board of with Iraq. Mr. Khomeini desperately needs Mr. NOWAK. Mr. Speaker, today I join the the Diocesan Council of Priests. the war to divert attention from the eco­ countless friends and admirers of Msgr. Mau­ While we hail Monsigno;\Woulfe's golden nomic crisis and brutal acts of repression at rice Woulfe in extending congratulations and anniversary, we also look forward to his con- 14090 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 tinued community activism and his good coun­ tious enthusiasm to teach and learn is shared if a student suddenly realizes he's in the sel. Godspeed Monsignor Woulfe. by his students and should be a source of in­ presence of a great teacher and the experi­ spiration for those who are considering teach­ ence might never be duplicated. What ing as a career. Adrian Davis, a marine biol­ evolves is an insatiable desire for knowledge. ART ORTON RECOGNIZED FOR All this ends a few days from now. The ogy professor at St. Petersburg High School, man who taught the first marine biology MORE THAN 28 YEARS SERV­ retires at the end of this school year after 35 ICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CALI­ class in Pinellas County, the first human dedicated years of teaching. physiology instructor, gingerly steps into re­ FORNIA Adrian Davis believes in discipline in the tirement after 35 years at St. Petersburg classroom and he believes in challenging his High. HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY students to learn. The lessons he imparts on He'll toll aside his white smock, given to OF CALIFORNIA his students stay with them long after they him by one of his former pupils. Dr. David IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate. Strimer, the smock with "The Legend" em­ "He teaches you about life," says one stu­ broidered on it. And he'll hear the words at Thursday, May 28, 1987 a roast by former students June 3, a roast dent. "When you leave here you know about Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, today Thursday that surely will tum into a toast, and then responsibilities and priorities." he'll be The Teacher no more. He'll finish May 28, 1987, Art Orton of Richmond, CA, re­ Adrian Davis will be honored in St. Peters­ tires after completing 28112 years of distin­ his book on marine biology, enjoy his paint­ burg Wednesday by his friends and peers for ing and he'll travel. guished service to the State and the people of his outstanding teaching career. It will be one They'll be some who will say the fanfare California. One of the toughest jobs in any of a long list of honors he has received over is overdone. There are many good teachers State is to provide psychological services to the years. Among those awards are being in the school system and Davis is just one of those whose mental disturbances lead them named National Biology Teacher of the year them, which is true. He's a combination ham and showman, co­ to commit crimes. If any job is a pressure and Florida's Outstanding High School Sci­ cooker environment, this one is. For the past median and fire-and-brimstone orator. He ence Teacher. counsels and directs, inspires and refreshes. 20 years, Art has held the demanding position "Teachers have more exciting trophies," he of consulting psychotherapist at the California To Davis, the mind is that of a field, one to says though. "They're alive. They walk around be cultivated with care so it can reach the Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA. on two legs, and they remember. Our most highest level of productivity. Anybody with that kind of job needs a break memorable trophies are wonderful human "A teacher affects eternity," wrote Henry once in a while. Art spent his time away from beings." Adams, "and he can never tell where his in­ the medical facility taking what amounts to a Following my remarks, I would like to in­ fluence stops." So when old faithful spouts off it is part busman's holiday: For 17 years, when he fin­ clude a tribute to Adrian Davis that was writ­ ished doing psychology, he went over to St. of the show. ten by Bob Chick for the Tampa Tribune, who "Don't talk when I talk," he said, the Mary's College to teach psychology. His found a man who "counsels and directs, in­ course on the psychology of minorities, with voice, a sonic boom trapped by the walls of spires and refreshes" his students. It includes the attic. He then glanced at the fifth special emphasis on blacks, has been a a number of recollections by former students period class, one student at a time. "I don't staple of that college's curriculum for as long who say that their success today is due in part want anyone to ever talk when I am talking as minorities have been represented on col­ to the influence of Adrian Davis. or you can get out of here. I don't want chil­ lege campuses in substantial numbers. To add Although his philosophy on teaching is dren in this room. Children belong in ele­ mentary school and middle school. Not in spice to everyone's life he also teaches a simple, it is a lesson that we should share course on the criminal justice system every this room." with our Nation's teachers. Again it was quiet, the mind ready to be third year. "A good teacher," he says, "is one who Art's practice of combining application with cultivated. creates an epidemic of learning in the class­ Fifteen years ago they cleaned out the teaching has extended for the past 9 years to room." attic on the third floor of the school and adult education through his participation as a If our Nation is to remain at the forefront of Davis turned it into a classroom. They un­ consultant in psychology and sociology for the technological development, our schools must bolted chairs, built shelves, knocked out Extended Education Program at St. Mary's. inspire an epidemic of learning in all our stu­ walls and made it into a facility as unique as there is in education. You would think that all this activity would dents. America's teachers help shape our use up Art's time. Not so. You see, Art is also Adrian Davis, a former St. Petersburg leaders of tomorrow, whether they be our High student, who came home to roost, fits an accomplished lawyer. He is a member of leaders in science, business, or government. the State Bar of Tennessee and a member of the room as comfortable as an old T-shirt. Adrian Davis will be sorely missed in the This is his stage and his pupils the players. the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. Deserved­ classrooms of St. Petersburg High School, but Theater in the oblong. There are paintings ly, you will find his biography in Who's Who in his lessons of the past ~5 years will remain in on the wall, a skeleton above, and bones and California. He says he's going to play golf now the hearts and minds of his many students creatures of the deep and hundreds of jars that he's retiring. Somehow I find that hard to who contribute to our Nation in all walks of with specimens. Even a freak show in form­ believe. He's giving some thought to opening aldehyde-a three-fanged rattlesnake and a life. And if our teachers of tomorrow can learn two-headed pig. All the parts in this jungle a private practice. That I believe. Have a great from his secrets of success, his enthusiasm retirement Art, and don't forget to take an oc­ of clutter, a Smithsonian of the South, work and dedication to teaching can carry forth for toward the means. casional vacation! generations to come. "You tum them on by the ocean," said Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Adrian Davis between classes as he soaked in a tem­ ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL'S Davis for the very positive influence he has porary peace. "It is sort of like Tom Sawyer. ADRIAN DAVIS-A SHINING EX­ had on so many students and wish him the You get them enthused by the approach, best of luck as he begins his well-deserved and they forget the big words you throw at AMPLE FOR OUR NATION'S them and it makes it fun to whitewash the TEACHERS retirement. fence." DAVIS To RETIRE AFTER 35 YEARS AT ST. The whitewash is more like an elaborate HON. C.W. (BILL) YOUNG PETERSBURG HIGH oil painting. Davis' has never found a OF FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG.-Four minutes into the marine biology textbook that meets his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES class, old faithful erupted again. The voice standard so everything is based on notes. shook the bones in the attic, and every eye It's college in high school. It is note cards Thursday, May 28, 1987 froze in place. Ten seconds later it was over, and study habits and research papers. It's a Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, our and just as quickly a calm spread over the pat on the back, a "good job" and "keep it room and life went on again. up." Nation is troubled by reports that fewer and Since 1952, and as regular as a geyser at For four weeks that ended Thursday, it fewer Americans are entering the teaching Yellowstone, Adrian Davis has been touched was a Spiny Dogfish Shark, scalpel and for­ profession and that as a result the quality of off. At worst, it is education by intimidation. ceps, liver and stomach and brains. Dissec­ our children's education could suffer. Strange, though, intimidation is shed like tion and understanding. In St. Petersburg, FL, though, we have a an old skin after a few classes and a sense of "The whole purpose of this," he told his shining example of one teacher whose infec- marvel and wonder takes its place, almost as class as he wandered among the tables, "is May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14091 not really about the shark but to know RESPECT FOR DAVIS WIDESPREAD could get to him. Maybe now I can. All I about patience. Nothing comes in a second. ST. PETERSBURG.-Retired teachers seems want to do is to say 'hi' and also to say, Do you think the doctor operating right this to disappear into the woodwork and most of 'thanks.'" minute on someone who has a brain tumor them are never recognized for the job they is hurrying so he can get to lunch? You have done or for their years of dedication. have to have patience to dissect. Every They are society's $1-million performers THE SULFUR AND NITROGEN doctor who has sat in this room worked on a who go unnoticed but who shape so many EMISSIONS TAX ACT OF 1987 shark first. They learned patience right lives along the way. here. "They who educate children well, are "You can not hurry a dissection. It is a more to be honored than they who produce HON. JUDD GREGG step-by-step procedure. You are taking it them; for these only gave tham life, those OF NEW HAMPSHIRE apart not Just to see how it works but for the art of living well." So said Aristotle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the purpose of learning ... you never cut Adrian Davis who retires after 35 years at until you know that you are cutting." St. Petersburg High, the first marine biol­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 Again, his voice slapped against the mind, ogy teacher in the county, the third in the Mr. GREGG. Mr. Speaker, last week I intro­ almost like a wave against the shore with state, comes in for some pretty heady re­ duced legislation, H.R. 2498, aimed at reduc- the message of patience as it weaved its way marks, too. A sample: Jay Fleece, attorney: "It was his enthusi­ . ing emissions of the pollutants which cause into the subconscious. acidic deposition-one of the most severe en­ "He teaches you about life," said a fourth­ asm that kept the class interested. You period student. "He prepares you for college couldn't help but catch some of that ... he vironmental crises facing our Nation today. My and I'm not so sure everyone really listens. was inspirational . . . certainly the best initiative is a novel approach-an emissions I've had brothers before me who have had high school teacher I had." tax-and I would like to take this opportunity this class and what he says is so true. When Davis Strimer, dentist: "If it weren't for to explain its essential elements and why I you leave here you know about responsibil­ Mr. Davis. I'm not sure I would have been have chosen this route. ities and priorities." And so many other admitted to Emory. On a college night at the school, he grabbed me by the arm and Although the politics surrounding acid rain things. legislation may appear complicated, experi­ His punch is packed with humor in the took me up to meet the dean. He said, 'I think Davis is Emory material.' That might ence tells us they are not: Such bills inevitably right hand, enthusiasm in the left. He blows fail. Historically, regulatory approaches, with them away with stories and molds them into have been enough. I wound up with a full­ his way of doing things by his zeal. This tuition scholarship." varying mixes of mandated reduction targets isn't just marine biology, this is love for a Mark Biddison, boat builder: "Just last and cost sharing initiatives, have been intro­ subject. And somehow love is the toughest week I cleaned out my desk and papers and duced and referred to the Committee on discovered the only notebook I had from Energy and Commerce, and this committee thing to hide. high school and college was my marine biol­ "A good teacher," he said, "is one who cre­ ogy notebook. Mr. Davis was incredibly en­ has steadfastly refused to approve a bill. In ates an epidemic of learning in the class­ thusiastic and encouraged me to go to other words, in the present political context, room." Davis every bit the performer, knows school (also Emory) ... my favorite teacher the committee with the legislative responsibil­ he's a good teacher and has told his classes, in high school. I can't think of anyone in ity to protect our environment has evolved maybe with a touch of jest, he's the best college who was any better, either." into one of its primary hazards. there is at St. Petersburg High. Joan Bailey, Hill's Travel: "He was more As such, it seems that proponents of acid But you can take all those honors, includ­ similar to a college professor than a high ing National Biology Teacher of the Year rain legislation in the 1OOth Congress are school teacher. There was no easy way out faced with a dilemma: Either we go with the for Florida in 1972, or Florida's Outstanding of his class. He forced you to learn the ma­ High School Science Teacher of 1986, and a terial, a sort of self-discipline that helped so inertia, sticking with the traditional and com­ dozen others, and let them collect dust. much in college." fortable approach, only to again run into the "Teachers have more exciting trophies," he Charlie Crist, baseball attorney for the brick wall of Energy and Commerce, or we try wrote in the 1987 school annual. "They're National Association of Professional Base­ to break out of the historical pattern. My feel­ alive. They walk around on two legs, and ball Leagues: " ... He created a more disci­ ing is that it is time for a new approach. they remember. Our most memorable tro­ plined student. . . . He was one of those rare Consequently, I have introduced H.R. 2498, phies are wonderful human beings." individuals who could have motivated And as with so many of the good ones, he which would attack the problem from a new anyone he came in contact with." angle; namely, a pollution excise tax. As a tax works to bring that out. "You will never be Dan Harvey, Harvey's 4th Street Grill: perfect," he has said, so many times since "There was competition just to get into his proposal, it has been referred to the Commit­ 1952, "but you should always seek perfec­ class and it brought the best out in you. tee on Ways and Means, in addition to the tion." You found youself studying twice as hard Committee on Energy and Commerce, giving Suave and impeccably dressed and nary a because everyone else was studying . . . he the House of Representatives another avenue hair out of place, he knows all his lines and was tough, but he was genuine." by which to approve an acid rain reduction seems to thrive on the spotlight. That's only Paul Bailey, C&S Bank: "Best teacher I policy. a half-truth and a facade because it doesn't ever had. No question. The study habits he This proposal departs from the traditional explain the yardstick. taught me helped me all the way through No one can really explain the yardstick, approach toward pollution control. Normally, a college. You didn't often find many teachers regulatory mechanism would be established only that he uses it to point to elaborate so interested and so much excited about a material on the board and to wave it around subject." with a schedule of mandated reduction targets as if he were one of the Three Musketeers. Stephanie Sauers, St. Petersburg High and varying degrees of abatement equipment They know he slaps the yardstick on the sophomore: "He is just an excellent teacher, subsidies. My bill just establishes a simple desk to get attention, and they know he has the best I've had. He knows his subject and economic mechanism-a tax. The degree of the timing down so that the sound jolts the he can get to us in so many different ways. pollution reduction would not be based on nerves, but what they can't understand is He talks about college and talks about prior­ regulation. Rather, the engine driving the why he keeps breaking the dam things? ities and what we have to do to get through emission reductions would be the economic Take the oak yardstick against the wall. It college. My dad told me he was a terrific decisions of the polluters as they react to their has been fractured and taped seven times. teacher. And he was right." The one in his hand, a birthday present Richard Sauers, insurance, Stephanie's suddenly higher tax liabilities. from Jordan, Jerry and Dan, has been father: "He wants you to read, wants you to Revenues from this tax would accumulate in broken three times. He has gone through understand and he does everything to make a trust fund, which would offer loans to pollut­ 100 others. Maybe 200. everything so clear. · There was so much ing companies to alleviate the costs of pollu­ So you'd think he'd have it down pat by practical learning in his class . . . he is liter­ tion abatement. These loans would be offered now, just how hard you can hit a desk ally one of a kind, maybe one in a million." with an opportunity for "loan forgiveness," before the stick breaks. "The class always Dr. Harry Sauers, psychiatrist, brother of structured so that the quicker a polluter re­ seems to laugh when I broke one of them," Richard Sauers: "When I was 8 or 9. I al­ duced its emissions the more of a direct sub­ ready knew I wanted to be a doctor. And he said as he tried to explain it away. He sidy it would receive. shrugged his shoulders. when I got to high school he just reinforced Laughter. Laughter at the right moment. it. He made a study of physiology come In addition to being unique, for many rea­ Just another tool of his profession. alive. When we had our 30th class reunion, sons I believe this approach is superior to Or his perfection. he came and people were all around. I never those of the past. Most importantly, it would 14092 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 allow the free market, not a new legalese bu­ line. The credit is equal to 25 percent of the make recommendations to Congress on ap­ reaucracy, to dictate the responses of individ­ amount depreciated each year. propriate adjustments in tax levels or other ual polluters. As a result, pollution reduction TITLE II. THE SANE TRUST FUND provisions in order to achieve its objectives. would occur more swiftly and in a much more A SANE Trust Fund is established in the The EPA is directed to study the oper­ cost-effective manner. Put another way, under U.S. Treasury, consistent of such amounts ation of the SANE market-oriented ap­ a market-oriented mechanism it would not be as may be raised through the SANE tax. proach and its potential applicability in alle­ cheaper to litigate than to mitigate. Amounts in the Fund shall be available in viating other immediate or potential envi­ order to provide expenditures- ronmental problems, such as the dangers Further, with this approach the issue of sci­ <1> for the payment of loans to SANE tax­ posed by hydrocarbons and airbom toxics. entific uncertainty, one of the most potent paying companies to assist in their purchase weapons of opponents of acid rain legislation, of pollution abatement equipment or con­ is largely diffused. The fundamental rationale struction of new plants which serve to lower A SALUTE TO GIRL FRIENDS, behind a pollution tax is economic, not envi­ the companies' S02 or NO,. emissions rates, INC. ronmental. It says we should begin to put a <2> for the payments of expenses of ad­ price on some of the external costs of a given ministration incurred- by the Depart­ industrial process, such as the use of our air, ment of Treasury in administering the fund, HON. WALTER E. FAUNTROY and by the EPA in administering the water and other public resources. Doing so loan provisions of the Fund. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA allows the price of the final product to reflect <3> for federal projects which are related IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its true cost to society. to the reduction of S02 and/or NO,.. With this perspective, understanding the Loans for the installation of pollution Thursday, May 28, 1987 exact scientific processes by which pollution abatement equipment are granted on an in­ Mr. FAUNTROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today "uses" these external resources becomes terest-free basis, and cannot exceed the amount of capital expenditures necessary to to call to the attention of my colleagues in the secondary, if not moot. House of Representatives the good works of Thus, in my view, the bill has three funda­ purchase and install such equipment. Loans for the construction of new plants Girl Friends, Inc., on the occasion of their 52d mental advantages. First and foremost, it cannot exceed twenty percent of the capital Annual National Conclave, scheduled for May would serve to protect our lakes, streams, for­ expenditures associated with the construc­ 28-31, 1987. ests and health, all of which are being contin­ tion , and will carry an inter­ of acidic deposition. Second, it offers a new est rate two percentage points below the ex­ Inc. will host this meeting, which will be at­ and better approach to the problem in terms isting prime rate of interest. In order to tended by women from 38 chapters from of both cost efficiency and practical effective­ qualify for loans from the Fund, new plants across the country. These dynamic, progres­ ness. Third, it brings into the political debate a must be constructed so as to replace at lea.st sive and civic-minded women are dedicated to new dynamic-another front on which to 75 percent of the capacity of a plant being the longevity of friendship, the spirit of volun­ retired whose emission rates fall into the teerism, and the promotion of goodwill. attack the problem. third or fourth tax bracket. I developed H.R. 2498 with all three of Loans from the Fund are eligible for "loan I commend the Washington Chapter of Girl these advantages in mind. However, if intro­ forgiveness" under the following conditions: Friends for their many contributions to our ducing it only serves to alter the discussion so 1. Pollution abatement equipment loans: community. They have raised more than that the 1OOth Congress finally approves Loans for the purposes of installing pollu­ $20,000 for local organizations such as the some type legislation in this area, it will have tion abatement equipment operate so that House of Ruth, the Washington Urban achieved its primary goal. the company is given a ten year period in League, the D.C. Youth Orchestra, the which to apply for a loan, install the abate­ Mr. Speaker, below is a summary of the ment equipment and begin operation of Howard University Cancer Center, Martha's main provisions of H.R. 2498. If any of my col­ such equipment. One-tenth of the loan is Table, the Columbia Heights Boys Clubs, the leagues have any comments or questions as forgiven for each year after which the com­ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mural Project, and to this proposal, I urge them to please let me pany installs and begins operation of the the D.C. Public Library. I would also like to know. equipment prior to the expiration of the ten recognize the national organization for contrib­ THE SULFUR AND NITROGEN EMISSIONS year period . of life in every city, town, and country where and industrial boilers on their emissions of 2. Construction of new plants: Loans for they have chapters. They serve as a shining sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides the purposes of constructing new plants op­ example of women who see a need and work . erate in the same manner, but on a fifteen Tax rate [cents per pound] is determined year basis. collectively to respond to that need. by rate of emissions [pounds per million Trust Fund surpluses may be authorized Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join Btusl, and the tax is levied on the aggregate for the following uses: with me in commending Girl Friends, Inc., for level of emissions [pounds]. 1. Programs aimed at reducing S02 or NO,. their unity, strength, and strong sense of com­ Tax is multi-bracketed and progressive: emissions from sources not covered by the munity pride. I trust that the 52d Annual Con­ SANE tax, clave will prove to be a most productive and so. tax NO. tax 2. Clean Coal Technology Research or successful meeting. Bracket SO. em. rate NO. em. rate rate Demonstration Projects, rate (cents) (cents) 3. Energy Conservation Programs, 4. Research and Development Programs 1 ...... oto 0.6 0 0 to 0.4...... 0 for Alternate Energy Sources, THE BLACK BUDGET 2 ...... 0.6 to 1.2 15 0.4 to 0.7 ...... 10 3 ...... 1.2 to 2 30 0.7 to 1.4 ...... 25 5. Research programs on the environmen­ 4 ...... 2 45 1.4...... 45 tal effects of acid deposition, 6. Programs for the purposes of mitigating HON. FRANK J. GUARINI acid rain-related environmental damages, OF NEW JERSEY Tax is phased in over time as follows: 7. Job retraining programs for workers From date of enactment through 1988: 0 found to be displaced by the effects of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent; 1989: 25 percent; 1990: 50 percent; Act, and Thursday, May 28, 1987 1991 and each year thereafter: 100 percent. 8. Treasury- and EPA-SANE tax related SANE Offset Credit: Companies with administrative expenses (up to 1% of Trust Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, the following ar­ SANE tax liabilities may receive a 25 per­ Fund fiscal year balance for each agency>. ticle by Tim Weiner "Covert Forces Multiply, cent offset credit, based upon their capital expenditures for pollution abatement equip­ STUDIES and Some Run Amok," is the last in a series ment. For purposes of the credit, the equip­ The EPA is directed to complete a study of articles depicting the corruption and mas­ ment will be treated as if it were being de­ on the effectiveness of the SANE tax in re­ sive waste associated with the Pentagon's preciated over a 10 year period, straight ducing S02 and NO,. emissions, and then to black budget: May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14093 [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 10, year, according to congressional sources the CIA, under director William J. Casey, 19871 who oversee the intelligence community. interpreted that requirement loosely. Work­ COVERT FORCES MULTIPLY, AND SOME RUN From El Salvador to Ethiopia, from Afghan­ ing to overthrow the Nicaraguan govern­ AMOK istan to Angola, the black budget has sup­ ment, mining the Nicaraguan port of Cor­ ported more than 50 CIA covert operations into, supporting the Nicaraguan contra around the globe over the last six years. A dashing and much-decorated lieutenant rebels, the CIA has consistently acted with­ Beyond the CIA, black-budget funds for out informing Congress, straining the colonel found himself in deep trouble in No­ Pentagon covert operations and personnel vember. bounds of its charter. have skyrocketed under the Reagan admin­ As Just one example of that strain, the His superiors had called him to account istration and now exceed $1.25 billion a for millions of dollars drawn from the Pen­ CIA last week forced its station chief in year, according to congressional sources. Costa Rica to retire. The agency decided tagon's "black budget." The funds were for The bulk of these missions are handled by covert operations. He had used front compa­ that the station chief had lied about the nies, secret bank accounts, laundered the Special Operations Forces, whose mem­ depth of his involvement with Lt. Col. money. Unconventional ways of doing busi­ bers include Army Green Berets and Rang­ Oliver L. North, the National Security ness. His superiors pressed him for answers. ers, Navy SEAL commandos and an Air Council aide who was fired in November for His explanations didn't add up. Force wing. shipping arms to Iran and then reportedly The dashing lieutenant colonel in ques­ The Special Operations Forces are Ameri­ diverting funds to the contras. The CIA sta­ tion was not running arms to Iran. But his ca's secret soldiers. In peacetime, their main tion chief apparently worked closely with troubles foreshadowed that foreign-policy mission is to carry out clandestine oper­ North to funnel aid to the contras when snafu. ations against foreign powers. Their motto such military assistance was forbidden by Lt. Col. Dale C. Duncan of the Army's is "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere, CongreS:S. Special Operations Division ran a mission Anyhow." And their critics say that about The investigations of how military men code-named Yellow Fruit. Housed in an or­ sums up the problem. and CIA agents have collaborated on ill­ dinary-looking business office in the Wash­ In Central America, they have helped fated and possibly illegal foreign-policy ini­ ington suburbs, it was to provide undercover counterrevolutionaries who are trying to tiatives are continuing. Already they have financing and security for covert Army overthrow the Nicaraguan government. put a spotlight on the CIA, and have sug­ units operating overseas. In the United States, they have worked gested that its operations have grown The mission had run amok. Duncan stood with the FBI, bugging and wiretapping the beyond the laws intended to control them. before a secret court-martial Nov. 10 in a hotel rooms of visiting Soviet officials, ac­ But little attention has focused on the tiny, tightly guarded room at the Army's In­ cording to congressional sources. Pentagon investigations into the use and telligence and Security Command in Virgin­ In West Germany and South Korea, they abuse of covert military operations. Those ia. The charges against him were serious: are trained to use small nuclear land mines internal inquiries have found financial or forgery, theft and obstruction of justice. called "backpack nukes" for sabotage, ac­ political wrongdoing in four secret military And military justice was severe: 10 years in cording to congressional records. units, including Duncan's, detachments of prison and a $50,000 fine. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being highly motivated soldiers whose influence Duncan's case was only one in a series of spent to buy weapons and equipment de­ grew strong in the Reagan years, nurtured Pentagon investigations into how secret signed expressly for them: Polaris nuclear­ by hundreds of millions of dollars from military forces had spent hundreds of mil­ powered ballistic-missile submarines con­ secret Pentagon accounts. lions of dollars over the last six years. The verted to carry commandos, laser-guided investigations revealed abuses of money and weapons, sophisticated intelligence-gather­ "THE CRAZIES IN THE BASEMENT" power in covert Pentagon operations at ing equipment, and the like. Ronald Reagan came to office in 1981 on home and abroad. Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger the day Iran released Americans held hos­ Now, after the revelations of back-channel has told Congress that building up Special tage for more than a year. He vowed repeat­ deals to deliver Pentagon arms to Iran, and Operations Forces is "one of this adminis­ edly to strengthen American forces so that high-profile CIA support for the Nicara­ tration's highest priorities," and the Penta­ the United States never again would be hu­ guan rebels in Central America, the work of gon and Congress have spent the money to miliated by a hostile nation. Duncan and his covert cohorts appears to be fulfill that desire. The Pentagon plans to Out of this vow sprang a host of new mili­ part of a larger pattern. have 20,000 covert soldiers by 1989. The tary and intelligence initiatives. The CIA For the secret inquests at the Pentagon forces' unclassified budget has risen from would be given new freedom and new vigor. and the public controversy over the CIA's $440 million in 1981 to a requested $2.5 bil­ The armed forces would have billions upon operations have a common root: All were lion this year. billions of dollars in new funds. There would part of a surge in covert action undertaken Part of this unclassified budget is chan­ be new faces, new missions, new forces. by the Reagan administration, action often neled into covert activities undertaken by One of them was a new Army Special Op­ concealed from Congress-and all were the Special Operations Forces. Separate erations Division, which began with an funded through the black budget, the Pen­ black-budget funding also supports secret annual budget of at least $100 million a tagon's cache of secret funds shielded from Special Operations missions, according to year. The officers attached to the division public scrutiny. staff members of congressional oversight had headquarters in a subterranean Penta­ "This administration has overstressed committees who spoke on condition of ano­ gon office. Their methods were unconven­ covert action. They have tried to do too nymity. tional and their projects were ambitious. much," said former CIA director Stansfield As the special forces' budgets have grown, They quickly became known at the Penta­ Turner, a firm believer in the uses of secret so has their power. Today they are the gon as "the crazies in the basement." operations. American forces used most often around the Among them was Lt. Col. Dale C. Duncan. "They have not limited covert action to world. They are "the only force we are ac­ In 1981, when the Special Operations Divi­ situations where you have some chance of tively using today to meet the Soviet chal­ sion took shape, he was only 35 years old. succeeding. They have undertaken covert lenge," Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary But he rose to command a domestic Special actions so large and so controversial that Noel C. Koch has told Congress. Operations mission, code-named Yellow they leaked out, they became overt," Ties between the Pentagon's Special Oper­ Fruit. Turner said. "It has done some damage." ations Forces and the CIA appear to have Sometime in 1983, one of the men as­ Today, Pentagon spending for covert oper­ grown stronger than at any time since the signed to Yellow Fruit blew the whistle on ations around the world totals at least $2 incursions of U.S. forces into Laos and Cam­ Duncan. He reported allegations of gross fi­ billion, the most since the height of the bodia during the Vietnam War. In the eyes nancial misconduct, and worse. Thus began Vietnam War, according to congressional of some members of Congress, the close ties a slow, painful, three-year internal investi­ overseers and military analysts. The money are calculated to allow the CIA to evade gation by Pentagon officers who were is split among the CIA and a host of secret congressional oversight. forced to apply standard accounting prac­ Pentagon forces skilled in espionage, sabo­ That is because the Special Operations tices and military regulations to a free- tage, psychological warfare and even the use Forces have one freedom the CIA does not: wheeling covert operation. · of tactical nuclear weapons. They are not required to report their covert The unclassified court record in the The Pentagon's black budget finances the activities to Congress. "There's a real Duncan case suggests that the main mission CIA's covert action and the CIA director's danger that these special forces could be of Yellow Fruit was to disguise the activities contingency fund to support such oper­ used by CIA programs and thus skirt con­ and finances of Special Operations Forces ations. Together, these hidden accounts gressional review," said Sen. Jim Sasser radar planes to Saudi Arabia. The SECRET WEAPONS, SECRET WARS ors. sale apparently generated several hundred The embarrassing realization that Con­ The case was not an isolated incident in­ million in extra Saudi funds to support U.S.­ gress didn't know of the Activity opened an volving a single runaway unit. It sparked a backed guerrillas in Afghanistan and Cen­ old wound. Salved and partly healed, it was series of Pentagon investigations into the tral America. ripped open again and again by other rev­ books and records of the Special Operations In December 1981 and January 1982, elations that caught Congress by surprise­ Forces. North worked with the Activity on attempts the administration's secret mining; of Nica­ Congressional investigators say these in­ to free Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier, a senior raguan harbors in 1984, the secret arms ternal audits disclosed financial abuses by at American NATO officer kidnapped for six deals with Iran, the secret flow of aid to the least two other units. They said 80 members weeks by Red Brigades terrorists in Italy. contras in apparent defiance of a congres­ of the Delta Force-representing one-fourth The Activity worked on many of the Pen­ sional ban. of the super-secret guerrilla unit based at tagon's most sensitive missions, first and Old questions without clear answers are Fort Bragg, N.C.-were disciplined for finan­ foremost of which was to support the Nica­ being asked again. How does an espionage cial reasons. And, they said, there were simi­ raguan contras. There also were covert ac­ agency function in an open society? How lar problems in a Special Operations unit tions undertaken in Europe, Africa, South­ much control should Congress have over code-named Sea.spray, which flew aerial re­ east Asia and the Middle Ea.st, according to covert operations? Who decides what should connaissance missions in Central America intelligence analysis. be kept secret? for the CIA and the National Security Then, in March 1983, the Activity's cover In William J. Casey's CIA, the answer Agency. was inadvertently blown by a former special were clear. No public record of these investigations is forces lieutenant colonel testifying before a The now-retired CIA director said he did known to exist. What is known as that House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. not want a low-profile agency, he wanted "a Yellow Fruit, Sea.spray and the Delta Force Retired Lt. Col. James "Bo" Gritz told the no-profile agency," as he told an interviewer all reported to a group called the Intelli­ subcommittee an amazing story. Gritz had in 1983. But the sweep of the CIA's mission gence Support Activity. long contended that some American soldiers missing in action were still alive in Laos. He under Casey may have sabotaged that desire THE ACTIVITY told Congress that he had worked with the according to Turner and other intelligence The Intelligence Support Activity was a Activity on plans for a secret mission to find professionals. secret spy squad, with a corps of at lea.st 250 these Americans, if they existed. Sen. Patrick Leahy Oregon, Vermont, Alaska, Delaware, and Con­ ations launched under Casey, the most since seas and oceans, already polluted with spilled necticut have banned the use of nonbiodegra­ the days of Vietnam. oil, toxic chemicals, and radioactive waste, are dable plastic beverage six-pack holders. Congress has limited powers to oversee now being fouled by a new and insidious form The plastic industry is also aware · of the covert action. Since 1974, the law is that the of pollution-plastic waste. More than 12,500 problems due to increased production of plas­ president must "find" the action "important tons of plastic refuse is being dumped or lost tics in combination with the general public's to the national security of the United in the world's oceans each year, and it is esti­ littering habits. In realizing the need for plastic States," and that certain members of Con­ mated that the United States could be a recycling and recovery programs, several gress must be informed of his finding "in a source of approximately one-third of this litter. companies have established programs to pro­ timely manner." The president legally can This plastic pollution is killing millions of mote recycling research and development. restrict knowledge of covert action to eight birds, fish, whales, seals, and sea turtles According to the Plastic Bottle Institute, a divi­ members of the Senate and the House: the every year, according to marine scientists. Re­ chairmen and vice chairmen of the intelli­ sion of the Society of the Plastics Industry, a search has shown that the animals die after variety of items, such as insulation and con­ gence committees, and the majority and mi­ becoming entangled with discarded or broken nority leaders. struction components, are being produced plastic fish nets, straps, trawls, seines, and from recycled plastic soft drink and milk bot­ Of course, he also can violate this under­ snares, and also die after eating pieces or tiny standing, as many in Congress contend tles. President Reagan did in authorizing arms particles of plastic that are being dumped into While these efforts demonstrate the fact shipments to Iran. all of the world's marine waters. The evidence that alternatives exist, and that much can be "It's a process that allows the executive suggests that 1 to 2 million sea birds die each done to mitigate this serious problem, it is branch to make law," said a senior congres­ year from becoming entangled in plastic nets clear that there must be a strong national and sional overseer of the intelligence communi­ or from eating bits of floating, discarded . plas­ international effort to effectively deal with the ty. "At its worst, it is an erosion of democra­ tic. And more than 100,000 sea mammals, in­ plague which threatens the world's marine life. cy." cluding whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees To this end I am today introducing legislation, Now Casey has retired and lies gravely ill meet similar deaths. the Plastic Waste Reduction Act of 1987, to in a Washington hospital while a firestorm Detergent bottle caps, chips from styrofoam seek and implement sensible solutions to the of criticism grows over the CIA's role in containers and toy soliders, cars, and animals swapping weapons for hostages with Iran. plastic waste problem. have been found in the stomachs of some 50 The bill would require the Administrator of And Congress once again is struggling to species of sea birds and many species of fish, define its power to oversee the uses and the EPA to undertake a study of possible solu­ turtles, and mammals. Plastic items such as tions to the problems associated with plastics abuses of secret funds, secret weapons and six-pack holders, which are said to have a life­ secret wars. pollution on the environment. The bill would span of 450 years in an average outdoor envi­ also enable the administration to make recom­ ronment, have been reported to entangle nu­ mendations to the Congress as to what ac­ 200 . YEARS AGO TODAY AT merous species of marine birds. Seals and tions might be taken to eliminate or lessen THE CONSTITUTIONAL sea lions in remote islands off Alaska have such adverse effects. The Administrator would CONVENTION Minneapolis. tribe had a claim which would have been rou­ demands of war. While CIBA plant personnel Even big companies have trouble getting tinely compensable under the Indian Claims worked 6 days a week to meet the Armed financing for exports to debt-ridden coun­ Commission Act. Unfortunately the Govern­ Forces' need for medical supplies, residents tries. One is the Wabco unit of Dallas-based ment never notified the tribe, as that act re­ of Summit planted victory gardens, formed a Dresser International Corp., a heavy equip­ quired, of its right to file a claim. Therefore, volunteer plane-spotting unit and Summit ment maker with 1986 revenue of $3.66 bil­ lion. Says Frank Calvert, the export-finance the tribe, which was impoverished, uneducat­ women, whose husbands were off at war, manager: "Zambia, the Philippines, Chile ed and in a rural area, first learned of that joined the work force. and Brazil: Those are the most difficult right in 1971, long after the filing time had ex­ The 1950's brought continued growth and ones for us. For Latin America, it's difficult pired. progress to CIBA and Summit. The partner­ to find a financial institution to do the cov- To correct this injustice, Senator-then ship was flourishing. While the community was erage." Congressman-JOHN BREAUX introduced a bill building new schools and housing, CIBA was BANKS' RETREAT for a congressional reference. After hearing developing new drugs which would change Recent Federal Reserve Board statistics the resolution, the House Judiciary Committee the health of the Nation. In the 10-year period indicate the extent of U.S. banks' retreat unanimously reported the resolution out favor­ the company introduced 30 specialty drugs from export finance in developing countries. ably and the resolution was passed by the and reaffirmed its role as a major producer of Outstanding trade finance lent by U.S. banks to Asia, Latin America and oil-export­ House. cardiovascular agents. ing countries totaled $37. 7 billion at the end By a resolution adopted on October 18, In 1962 CIBA opened a chemical develop­ of the 1986 third quarter, down 12% from 1983, the House of Representatives referred ment center. One of the first multipurpose fa­ $43.1 billion six months earlier. to the chief judge of the U.S. Claims Court cilities in the industry, the new center com­ But getting financing for exports to H.R. 1232. This bill sought compensation for bined process research and process engineer­ Europe can be difficult, too. When Mr. Cal­ lands unlawfully taken from the tribe by the ing under a single roof. vert wanted to get bank guarantees for a United States. The tribe and the Department In May of the same year Summit residents recent equipment sale to Yugoslavia, he had joined CIBA empployees in celebrating the to turn to the New York branch of Spain's of Justice, which defended the claim of the Banco Atlantico S.A. His local banks tribe for the Government, agreed upon a pay­ company's 25th anniversary. CIBA the city's wouldn't touch the business, he says. ment to the tribe in the amount of $1,300,000 largest taxpayer and corporate resident was Bankers don't apologize for their with­ in compromise and settlement of that tribe's hailed as a "corporate citizen aware of its re­ drawal from export finance. Frank claim. The hearing officer in the U.S. Claim sponsibilities." Graebner, a trade-finance specialist at the Court found such settlement to be fair. Due to In 1970 CIBA merged with another interna­ Chicago office of Britain's National West­ the legislative process for private relief bills tional company, J.R. Geigy, which also en­ minster Bank, says that on typical govern­ such as this, the House must now give its final joyed renown as a pharmaceutical manufac­ ment-backed export-credit business, U.S. banks make a 1112 percentage point interest approval of the Claims Court settlement with turer here and abroad. The merger, one of the margin on guaranteed loans. He notes that the tribe. largest at the time, created a staff of 65,000 they can make more money lending locally Mr. Speaker, I, therefore, urge my fellow and a combined sales total of $1 .5 billion on mortgages. colleagues to support this legislation in order worldwide. 14098 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 Also in the 1970's CIBA-Geigy participated while the appropriate management level is (3) Training of less desirable wild horses in a nationwide government-sponsored cam­ estimated at 30,000 animals. Absent any nat­ by prison inmates with halter-broken ani­ paign to increase awareness of hypertension. ural predator the wild horse and burro pop­ mals made available for adoption; Working with local health organizations, the ulation increases about 16 percent each <4> Placement of unadopted wild horses year. Obviously, something has to be done and burros on private sanctuaries funded by company set up hypertension screening clin­ to bring about a balance between the supply nongovernment sources; and ics in 1,000 U.S. locations, and in a 2-year of forage available to these animals and the <5> Humane destruction of animals not period screened over a million persons, result­ demand. If something is not done, these ani­ placed in private homes through the first ing in the diagnosis of thousands of previously mals will eat themselves out of house and steps. indetected cases of high blood pressure. home and destroy important public land re­ BLM is now analyzing all of the written CIBA-Geigy began the 1980's by launching sources that must also be shared with wild­ and verbal comments submitted on this new research efforts, diversifying its offerings, life. draft policy. BLM is not expected to reach a Although many of our constituents are final decision before midsummer. In the and strengthening its well-established product urging that the wild horses should take lines. The city of Summit continued to focus meantime, it has no plans to destroy any preference over domestic livestock grazing healthy unadopted horses. on its people, establishing a center for com­ on public lands, I support the Bureau of Enclosed are copies of BLM's draft wild munity health, public housing for senior citi­ Land Management's efforts to manage horse and burro program policy and a fact zens, renovating the railroad station, and en­ public lands under the principles of multiple sheet providing additional background in­ hancing the city as a place where people want use. The appropriate management levels for formation about the program. I hope they to come and work. wild horses and burros are being determined will clarify the situation for you and for any CIBA-Geigy is one of Summit's most consci­ through the agency's land use planning of your constituents interested in these ani­ process which provides many opportunities mals. entious residents. for public involvement. In recognition of the Company's 50 years in Charges that BLM allows 4 million live­ Summit and its contributions to the growth stock to graze on public lands as compared DR.UT WILD HORSE AND BURRO PROGRAM POLICY-APRIL 1987 and development of the community, on June to 44,800 wild horses and burros are mis­ 16, 1987, the Summit Hotel, also a landmark leading. The fact is that livestock grazing is Wild horses and burros are an important permitted by law on 170 million acres while part of the national heritage. Consistent in the city, will present its Community Service with laws governing the administration of Award to CIBA-Geigy Pharmaceuticals. wild horses and burros are limited by law to the 35 million acres where they existed in public lands and in accordance with the CIBA officials will join ·with community lead­ 1971. Futhermore, domestic livestock gener­ Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act ers and residents in celebrating this golden ally graze on public lands an average of MONTANA Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, as programs and plans for the protection, man­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amended in 1978, requires the destruction of agement, and control of wild horses and burros. Thursday, May 28, 1987 all excess horses and burros for which no adoption demand exists. This course of PLANNING Mr. MARLENEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like action has never been popular. Therefore, Wild horses and burros shall be consid­ to submit for the RECORD a dear colleague the Bureau of Land Management imposed a ered comparably with other resource values letter I am sending today to inform Members moratorium on the destruction of any on each herd area in the formulation of re­ of the truth about the wild horse and burro healthy wild horses or burros in 1982 while source management plans. The planning progam. I am also providing for the RECORD it tried to devise other ways to find homes process shall provide the basis for determin­ information from the Bureau of Land Manage­ for these animals. Well-intentioned as the ing where wild horses and burros will be Bureau was, this moratorium has only managed, establishing the number of wild ment about the program in order to clarify helped to compound the problem. Today some misinformation which has appeared in horses and burros that constitute appropri­ there are some 7 ,500 animals in holding ate management levels, and identifying herd the press and in letters which I have received pens and adoption centers throughout the management objectives. The appropriate from constituents. I hope that this information country costing taxpayers $9 million annu­ management level is expressed as a median proves useful to Members of Congress who ally. above and below which a herd will be al­ want to respond to questions about the wild Last year, the Bureau chartered an adviso­ lowed to fluctuate over a 3- to 5-year period. horse and burro program. ry board to provide independent advice and It is BLM's objective to reach the appropri­ counsel on wild horse and burro manage­ ate management level within 3 years of the The attachments follow: ment. The nine members represented all of WILD HORSE AND BURROS: THE TRUTH completion of planning and to maintain it the interests concerned including resource within the determined range unless modi­ Dear Colleague: conservation, rangeland management, live­ fied by subsequent planning or monitoring. In recent days we have been hearing a stock grazing, wildlife management, veteri­ Concerned individuals and organizations great deal of misinformation about the nary medicine, wild horse and burro man­ shall be given adequate notice to comment management of wild horses and burros on agement and research, and humane organi­ and participate in the development of re­ the public lands. I realize that this is an zations. Among other topics, the board de­ source management plans and herd manage­ emotional issue where attitudes often weigh veloped a consensus and recommended a ment area plans for wild horses and burros. more heavily than the facts. I also realize five-stem process for the disposition of that the highly regionalized nature of this excess animals that was incorporated into a MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF WILD HORSES issue may contribute to a lack of under­ draft policy circulated recently by the AND BURROS ON PUBLIC LANDS standing. Nevertheless, in the interest of en• Bureau for public comment. The Bureau shall manage and protect wild lightenment, let me provide you with some The five proposed steps are: horses and burros within herd management basic information that may prove useful to <1) The current Adopt-A-Horse Program areas as integral components of the public you in responding to your constituents. with standard adoption fees of $125 per lands on the basis of multiple use and in a The central fact is that the wild horse and horse and $75 per burro; manner that ensures a sustained population burro population on western rangelands is <2> Adoption under reduced or waived fees of healthy, free-roaming animals. Manage­ currently estimated at about 44,800 animals for animals not adopted at the regular fees; ment of wild horses and burros shall take May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14099 into account the needs of wildlife species, adoption after completion of its processing significantly. Public concern for the protec­ particularly endangered species. Manage­ at a BLM preparation center. The Bureau tion of these animals led to passage of the ment actions shall be at the minimum level shall use the five-step process outlined Act, in which Congress identified these ani­ that allows attainment of herd and habitat below for the disposition of excess animals. mals as "living symbols of the historic and objectives and protects the range from dete­ Healthy excess animals shall either be pioneer spirit of the West." rioration associated with overpopulation. placed into the human care of qualified in­ Since 1971, the situation of the wild horse The distribution of wild horses and burros dividuals and organizations through one of and burro has changed dramatically. Pro­ is not limited to the public lands. Where in­ the first four steps or humanely destroyed tected from mustangers and others, and tegral or extensive portions of herd areas as required by the Act. are privately controlled, the Bureau shall 1. The regular adoption program at full with few natural predators, their popula­ seek to provide for wild horse and burro fee for burros and most horses. By regula­ tions on BLM lands increased to about habitat needs and protection through coop­ tion, fees are now $125 per horse and $75 64,000 animals by 1980. Management of wild erative agreements with owners of private per burro. horses and burros is restricted to public lands intermingled with public land. 2. Special adoptions at altered fees. These lands where herds existed in 1971-a total of The Bureau designates herd management include taking less desirable horses, on a almost 300 herd areas on BLM lands in 10 areas as wild horse and burro ranges only test basis, to satellite healthy animals are to be of­ Priority shall be given to removal of wild and times throughout the country; and fered for private maintenance by qualified horses and burros from private lands when enlist the aid of interest groups and individ­ individuals; and (3) excess animals for which the landowner requests their removal. Next, uals to promote the adoption program, private care cannot be found are to be hu­ animals shall be removed from the public assist in adoption efforts, and provide infor­ manely destroyed. BLM's Director placed a lands when resource damage is occuring or mation to adopters on gentling and caring moratorium on the destruction of healthy imminent. Finally, animals shall be removed for the animals. animals in January 1982, and it remains in from the public lands as necessary to main­ Adoption fees for horses shall be adjusted effect at this time. tain the appropriate management level. periodically to reflect the price of horses of Since 1973, almost 90,000 excess wild When wild horses and burros are gath­ similar quality in the private market. horses and burros have been captured and ered, animals unlikely to recover from sick­ PROTECTION OF ADOPTED WILD HORSES AND removed from public lands or from private ness or injuries, as well as those that cannot BURROS lands at the request of the landowner. Of fend for themselves because of age, shall be When a complaint of inhumane treatment these, approximately 70,000 animals have destroyed at the capture site whenever fea­ is received, physical inspection of the been placed in private maintenance through sible. A veterinarian shall determine the animal is carried out as soon as practical, BLM's Adopt-A-Horse Program. For Fiscal need for destruction, except in situations and the Bureau shall take whatever action Year 1987, Congress appropriated $17.8 mil­ where immediate destruction is required as is necessary to ensure humane treatment. an act of mercy. Animals shall be destroyed lion for wild horse and burro management. Priority shall be given to situation where BLM plans to remove 8,500 excess animals in accordance with guidelines established by the greatest number of animals are at risk. the American Veterinary Medical Associa­ and to place 13,500 animals in adoption. De­ In adoptions where 25 or more animals are spite the normal slowdown in adoptions tion, and disposed of in accordance with ap­ maintained at a single location, the Bureau plicable Federal, State, and local require­ shall make at least two on-site inspections during the winter months, almost 5,000 ani­ ments. within 1 year of adoption. · mals have been placed in private mainte­ nance since October 1. With the number of TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF WILD TRANSFER OF TITLE OF ADOPTERS OF WILD HORSES AND BURROS wild horses and burros in corrals varying _HORSES AND BURROS from 7 ,500 to 10,000 animals during the Bureau employees and contractors shall The Bureau shall expedite transfer of title carry out quality control procedures to year, much of the year's funding will be to adopters who have humanely maintained spent on maintaining captured animals in maintain equipment and facilities to mini­ wild horses and burros for a period of 1 year mize stress and risk of injury to wild horses holding facilities. At a cost of about $2.55 by automatically conveying title, unless per animal per day, BLM anticipates spend­ and burros during capture and processing complaints of inhumane care or conditions for adoption. Individuals involved in the are registered to BLM and substantiated by ing almost $9 million during the year to care capture and processing of wild horses and investigation. . for captured animals. burros shall be instructed in appropriate BLM continues to administer three wild methods of loading, unloading, sorting, and WILD HORSE AND BURRO MANAGEMENT: horses and burros research contracts in co­ other necessary handling of the animals. WHERE WE ARE TODAY operation with the National Academy of The Bureau or its agents shall transport More than 15 years ago, Public Law 92- Sciences. Results from fertility control, wild wild horses and burros in equipment that 195 was enacted "to require the protection, horse parentage, population genetics, and minimizes the risk of injury to the animals. management, and control of wild free-roam­ wild horse condition studies are anticipated The use of straight-deck trailers is preferred ing horses and burros on public lands" by October 1989. for transporting wild horses. under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of DISPOSITION OF HEALTHY EXCESS WILD HORSES Land Management Nevada and then Representative A. Americans are willing to continue to support River, and by 1890, the main canal and deliv­ Willis Robertson of Virginia. The act, signed such legislation and to provide sufficient fund­ ery system was completed. The irrigation into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on ing for this and other wildlife programs. The water brought life to the area, as farms flour­ September 2, 1937, heralded a new era in success of P-R has proven that saving our ished and new communities were built. As the wildlife management and protection which wildlife is well worth the price and the effort. area grew so did the water needs of the resi­ today is still going strong. dents, resulting in the completion of the Don In examining the multitude of benefits that Pedro Dam in 1923, at that time, the highest have resulted from the Pittman-Robertson pro­ HONORING THE ABC UNIFIED such structure in the Nation. It was then that gram over the past 50 years, it is important to SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES the district became an electric utility as well. A remember that although P-R is financed new Don Pedro Dam was completed in 1971, wholly by firearm and archery enthusiasts, its and has a storage capacity of more than 2 benefits extend to a much larger number of HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES million acre-feet of water along with a 150- people who never hunt but who do enjoy wild­ OF CALIFORNIA life-related pasttimes. Recent surveys have megawatt powerplant. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TID's founders surely could not have antici­ shown that only about 1O to 30 percent of vis­ pated the role which the district has played in itor activities on wildlife areas funded by P-R Thursday, May 28, 1987 the development of the northern San Joaquin programs are hunting related. The far larger Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, Valley. Encompassing an area of more than share of use comes from birdwatchers, pho­ June 10, 1987, at a special reception, the 300 square miles in Stanislaus, Merced, and tographers, canoeists, and others who enjoy ABC Unified School District will honor nine wildlife in its natural habitat. In order to pro­ Tuolumne counties, the district now meets the people who have served the district as loyal vide for these activities, P-R has directed electrical power and irrigation, drinking and in­ employees for 30 years. more than $1.7 billion in Federal excise taxes dustrial water needs for more than 125,000 These fine and dedicated people have people. Having met the challenges of the past to the States for the sole purpose of wildlife restoration. Added to this, the States have ac­ served many years with distinction and are 100 years, I know the district is prepared to being honored for their outstanding public deal with the demands of the next century. crued over $500 million in matching funds from hunting license fees. Together these service. After serving so many years with dis­ moneys have enabled the States to purchase tinction, these admirable people will be hon­ and manage over 4 million acres of wildlife ored by their peers, their school district, and IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE habitat with an additional 40 million acres in their community. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 130 the balance as a result of supported State Education is an extremely important subject leases and cooperative agreements. These P­ to me. The people who educate and train our HON. ROBERT W. DAVIS R lands have served to help restore the popu­ youth are very special. As we commend these OF MICHIGAN lations of many once-threatened birds and individuals, let us also commend all those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mammals-both game and nongame-such serve in our educational system throughout Thursday, May 28, 1987 as the white-tailed deer, wild turkey, North the country. American elk, beaver, black bear, wood duck, I would like to point out that these employ­ Mr. DAVIS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, today I Canada goose, desert bighorn sheep, prong­ ees have served in one of the finest school have introduced House Concurrent Resolution horn antelope, bald eagle, sea otter, and vari­ districts in the 34th Congressional District. 130 which seeks to acknowledge and applaud ous songbirds. P-R funds have also supported The ABC Unified School District has an out­ the accomplishments of the Federal Aid in hunter education programs which instruct standing record of high educational quality. Wildlife Restoration Act, also known as the more than 700,000 people each year on fire­ Mr. Speaker, it is with honor and pride that I Phtman-Robertson Act, on its 50th anniversary. arms safety and outdoor ethics. rise on the floor of the U.S. House of Repre­ Mr. Speaker, in the early to mid-1930's the But, by and large, the most important contri­ sentatives to recognize the following honored bution of P-R is probably the least visible and accumulated impacts of wasted and plun­ persons who have added so much to enhance dered natural resources were brought into quantifiable: the creation of the science of this fine school district: Gilbert G. Carrillo, sharp focus by the worst drought and the wildlife management. Since the passage of adult education; Vivian Ewers, Artesia High worst economic depression in American histo­ the act in 1937, its funds have supported nu­ ry. As a result, people soon realized that the merous inventories of wildlife-by species, School; Donald S. Hardenbrook, Artesia High country's resources could no longer sustain number, age, and sex-to guide State wildlife School; Margaret S. Harryman, Burbank Ele­ the increasing pressures of unregulated and agencies in setting hunting regulations, im­ mentary School; Charles C. Ledbetter, person­ mismanaged use. Chief among these threat­ proving habitat, and spotting troubled species nel; Joan M. Marie, Elliott Elementary School; ened resources were many of the Nation's before they become endangered. Availability Gayle B. McGrew, Artesia High School; wildlife populations which had been decimated of P-R funds has also stimulated the creation Norman H. Miller, adult education, and Arthur by years of uncontrolled hunting to supply of technology necessary to carry out research, W. Whyte, Artesia High School. commercial markets with fur, feathers, meat, such as solar-powered radios to permit biolo­ and oil. gists to track the movements of even the However, with a handful of ingenious and most elusive animals and transmitters small far-sighted conservationists leading the way, enough to be attached to birds. Finally, P-R May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14101 POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY HAZEL CRAWFORD: A CREDIT fence, ending 50 years of symbolic segrega­ TO OUR COMMUNITY tion in Washington Park. "I hate walls,'' said Crawford, who has HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO HON. WIWAM LEHMAN fought for racial equality for most of her 79 OF ILLINOIS years. "I hate separation, and that's what it or FLORIDA was, separating the white and black people. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I always knew in my heart it was wrong. I Thursday, May 28, 1987 Thursday, May 28, 1987 felt that at last we were getting rid of most of the segregation." Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, May 3 Mr. LEHMAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Hazel For 25 years, Hazel Crawford has strug­ marked the 196th anniversary of a landmark Crawford is a special leader-a "doer" as gled to make life better in Washington event in the history of the people of Poland. It adept at building friendships as she is at tear­ Park. In doing so, she has become part of was on this day in 1791 that Poland adopted ing down walls. something much bigger: a struggle for its first democratic constitution, and assumed I first met Hazel 20 years ago, when I equality for all blacks. Her belief that segre­ its rightful place in the community of free na­ served on the Dade County School Board. gation was wrong took Crawford to the tions. One of the first issues we worked on was the streets from North Miami Beach to down­ To commemorate this historic event, the boundary changes for FuHord Elementary town Miami to Birmingham, Ala., where she Polish National Alliance held their 96th annual School in N. Dade County. Before that time, led picket lines outside public movies thea­ parade on May 2, and the themes of this ters and lunch counters at which blacks black students were bussed 1O miles across were not allowed. year's parade also honored the 150th anniver­ the country to an all-black school in Opa­ Once, outside an all-white movie house, sary of the first settlers in Chicago and the Locka We were able to change FuHord Ele­ Crawford gave a group of young blacks her 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. mentary into a neighborhood school, fully inte­ rent money and put them in line at the The Polish National Alliance has maintained grated and doing a good job of educating its ticket window. "I don't know what I would an outstanding record of accomplishment, and students. have done if the people behind the window has contributed greatly in helping to make our Young people have always been one of had taken it," she said. country strong. I would like to take this oppor­ Hazel's main concerns, and I know from first­ Crawford said the segregation battle tunity to congratulate my good friend, Aloysius hand experience that her efforts have made a taught her not to recoil or hate when whites A. Mazewski, president of the Polish National real difference for the better in the lives of our spat on her or tried to crush her will. children. "I wanted to leave this world in better Alliance and the Polish American Congress, condition, and hate won't do it," Crawford and Helen M. Szymanowicz, vice president of The road to equality for black Americans said last week. the Alliance and the chairman of the Constitu­ was not guaranteed with the passage of legis­ To appreciate Crawford's accomplish­ tion Day observance, as well as all of the offi­ lation here in Washington. It took the dedica­ ments, one must understand the history of cers and members of these fine organizations, tion, sacrifice and energy of thousands of indi­ Washington Park, her home of 34 years. who have helped to insure the great success viduals-people like Hazel Crawford-in com­ The neighborhood of 200 to 300 families is of this annual celebration, and who continue munities across the country to transform a square, characterized by narrow streets to work to enhance the close ties between words on a piece of paper into concrete im­ and small tract houses built about 40 years our country and the people of Poland. provements in our schools, governments, ago to house blacks who worked for the white families in North Miami Beach. Adopted only a few years after our own businesses and neighborhoods. The Miami Herald recently ran a story about Its borders were constant: a cemetery to Constitution, the May 3 Polish Constitution the east, a fence to the north. Most of the Hazel Crawford, and I would like to share it stands out as a monumental achievement in streets were dirt roads. There was one road Polish history, and in the history of man's with my colleagues. I am sure they will agree out. quest for liberty and self-determination. The with me that she is not only a credit to our N. It wasn't until the early 1960s-the same Polish Constitution of 1791 serves as a Dade community, but also to our country. time Crawford and others were leading symbol of progressive government under Without people like her, human progress picket lines-that Washington Park began democratic principles, and remains today as would be slow indeed. The article follows: fighting for basics: paved streets, lighting, an inspiration for the millions of Poles which £From the Miami Herald, May 17, 19871 bus service, mail delivery. "It used to be that I couldn't get my car NMB ACTIVIST: "I HATE W AU.S" seek to throw off the tyranny of their Commu­ into my carport because it would get stuck nist oppressor. FROM ALABAMA TO WASHilfGTON PARK, SHE HAS in the dirt," said Luesenda Neal, who has Inspired by the values and principles of the TORN THEM DOWN lived in Washington Park since 1955. "We Polish Constitution of 1791, Americans of CBy Kathy McCarthy> had to go to the post office to pick up our Polish descent have contributed mightily to It was 1964, the day President Lyndon mail." the cause of freedom in this country, and Johnson signed the civil rights bill that Crawford and her late husband, Henry, Poles have sacrificed much for the cause of would mandate an end to segregation. Hazel moved to Washington Park in 1953. freedom in Poland. In commemorating Polish Crawford and A.D. Moore, triumphant from their march on the picket lines, were on a THE FORGOTTEN CITY Constitution Day, we join hands with our train in Birmingham, on their way to "We didn't have anything here.'' Craw­ brothers and sisters in Poland in their just Miami. ford said. "It was just...-l>almettos and dirt cause to reinstate their political, cultural, and "When we got to the station, we had to roads. It was a terrible 'thing. As far as I was religious freedom, and we recognize their in­ change trains," said Moore, who was then concerned, we were the forgotten city.'' herent right to self-determination, their right to national treasurer of the Congress of Racial Crawford set out to change that. A hand­ restore their national identity, and the right of Equality. "There was a two- to three-hour ful of people began meeting at a neighbor's Poland to reenter the community of free na­ wait. The redcaps would not carry our lug­ house, talking about what needed to be gage inside the waiting room because we done. Soon after, a core of people formed tions. the Voters Council of North Miami Beach. Mr. Speaker, in celebrating the 196th anni­ were going into the white waiting room. So we carried it ourselves. Each member signed their name on the yel­ versary of the Polish Constitution of 1791, I "We walked across the street to a movie lowed charter, dated 1967. am proud to join with Polish-Americans living theater. We were the first blacks to go in. Five people went before the City Council in the 11th Congressional District of Illinois The whites were coming up, staring in our to talk about the neighborhood. No one had which I am honored to represent, and Ameri­ faces and saying, 'There's some Negroes in done that before. cans of Polish descent all over this country, in here,' except they used the other word. We "I think before that they were just ig­ paying tribute to those who have struggled were the only ones there who saw the movie nored," said former North Miami Beach and are continuing in their struggle to trans­ that day because everyone else was looking Mayor Marjorie McDonald, whose late hus­ band, Bill, served on the council during the form the noble ideals expressed in the May 3 at us." It was 1977. A wooden fence, built years 1960s. "It was a mess at one time. They constitution into a reality for all people. Let us before to separate blacks and whites in really had nothing. My husband used to tell continue our solidarity, and our support, as we North Miami Beach, stretched across 100 them, 'if you want something, come before join with the brave people of Poland in their yards of land known as the Green Belt. the council and fight for it.' " pursuit of justice, self-determination, and free­ On a Monday morning, Hazel Crawford "Have not because you ask not," Crawford dom. watched as city workers tore down the said. 14102 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 Twenty years later, the Voters Council A LACK OF INTEREST use are different than those used by the Con­ has brought dramatic change in Washing­ Reynolds said not enough people take an stitutional Convention. ton Park and remains it.s strongest voice. interest in the neighborhood. "Had it not been for Voters Council, I "If more people would stand up and say, don't think we'd have gotten off the 'I'm not going to have my house looking like ground," said Neal of the early struggle to THE NATIONAL MARITIME this,' or 'We're not going to have vacant lots UNION: 50 YEARS OLD gain city services. used as a dumping ground,' it wouldn't Though light years from 1964, Washing­ happen,'' Reynolds said. ton Park today remains predominantly a Crawford believes the neighborhood HON. MARIO BIAGGI lower-income black neighborhood. Apathy should move beyond its racially mandated thrives, despite the hard efforts of a small borders and that the black churches should OF NEW YORK group of people like Crawford, Neal and Be­ preach for community involvement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atrice Cladden, who is president of the "If we would pool our resources, we could Voters Council. do wonders," Crawford said. "We could Thursday, May 28, 1987 Young people leave for college and move build anything, we could be anything." Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, this year marks away, leaving no one to replace the older Crawford was forced to leave school in the leaders. Families who have moved have been the 50th anniversary of the founding of the third grade in Valdosta, Ga., to work in the National Maritime Union of America [NMU], replaced by transients, renters and illegal fields. She went on to finish high school at aliens, residents complain. Trash or junk age 63. and it is with great pleasure that I rise to com­ cars litter vacant lots and streets. It burns At 79, Crawford, still known as much for mend the NMU for its 50 years of work on Crawford up. her civil rights struggle as the day-care behalf of the American maritime laborer. "I call it trash city, if you want to know center she helped to open, says she is get­ It is interesting that the NMU is celebrating the truth," she said. "This place is a dump. ting tired. It's not the same neighborhood, and I don't its golden anniversary in the same year we know why." She worries because the young people celebrate the 200th anniversary of our Na­ Crawford had her house up for sale four who become successful leave Washington tion's Constitution. Indeed, throughout its his­ years ago and couldn't sell it. Realtors told Park as soon they can for "fancy condos and tory, the NMU has unswervingly demonstrated fancier neighborhoods." her it was because of the neighborhood's ap­ its commitment to the principles of liberty and pearance. "What I wanted has not materialized," she said. "I wanted them to join the Demo­ equality embodied in the Constitution. Often, THE PROBLEM OF APATHY cratic Club, to get involved in voter registra­ the union has been far ahead of our national Gladden, a teacher at Westview Junior tion, to teach other kids that it's time to go leaders in advocating reforms that strengthen High, said apathy is her greatest concern. to school and that's the only way you're liberty and guarantee equality. "I'd like to see more of my neighbors in­ going to get it. The National Maritime Union had its roots in volved," Gladden said. "We have an ear at "When you've done something for 20 City Hall. We don't have the numbers to go the Great Depression and the struggle for years or more, you get tired somewhere seafarers' rights. In the past, maritime labor there and say, 'We need this, or we have along the line." enough people for this class, or we'll bring A.D. Moore, an assistant county manager used strikes as a means of protesting unfair more people in.' People fear coming into the and Crawford's friend for many years, cred­ wages and conditions, and management usu­ black area, so we still don't get the mix with its her for the struggle to better Washing­ ally broke the strike by using scab labor to op­ the whites that we'd like." ton Park and the bigger struggle they erate the ships. The core group that later At a meeting sponsored by the Voters shared that culminated that day in 1964. became the National Maritime Union led a sit­ Council last weekend to discuss financial "Whatever accomplishments were made, in on the passenger vessel, California. This planning, only a handful of people showed were made because of her help," Moore said. up. action, preventing the use of scab labor, even­ "She has paid her dues to this community. tually resulted in a $5 per month wage in­ And despite the Voters Council's success She has been a guiding. light for young in registering more than 1,500 voters, the people and a role model for people who crease for each seaman. The sit-in, which as- · municipal election last month drew only 5 wanted to be something. There need to be sured economic survival for mariners, was percent of the vote in Washington Park, the more Hazel Crawfords in the world." branded a mutiny by the press and the con­ lowest in a city known for voter apathy. servative establishment. Still, there has been progress in Washing­ The job action against the California was ton Park. Two years ago, when North Miami PROPOSED RULE REJECTED AT followed by a series of industrywide strikes Beach police officer Don Reynolds was first CONSTITUTIONAL CONVEN- that led to the death of 25 seamen and injury stationed there, the neighborhood was rid­ TION 200 YEARS AGO dled by the street-comer pushers. to countless others. The strikes ended with Whites drove into the neighborhood to management agreeing to an average wage in­ buy drugs, often from their cars. A mini­ HON. RON PACKARD crease of $1 O a month; but, more importantly, park named for Luesenda Neal was a dealer OF CALIFORNIA management agreed to hire through the union hangout, filled with trash, its trees tom up. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES halls. This management concession was an Today, with the presence of Reynolds, the important victory for equality, since securing a streets are relatively free of the drug trade. Thursday, May 28, 1987 job was no longer based on favoritism and The mini-park is clean and green. A high­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, on this date bribery. Within a year, the NMU was the larg­ school equivalency course will soon begin at the Washington Park Community Center, 200 years ago, Benjamin Franklin took his est maritime union with 50,000 members. where Reynolds has an office and where seat at the Constitutional Convention. The Since that first sit-in, the NMU has been a Gladden teaches remedial reading to chil­ Committee of Three (chosen on May 25) re­ leader in the fight to improve working condi­ dren. ported a set of rules for the order of the Con­ tions for mariners. The Voters Council has gained an ear at vention, including the determination that an During the Second World War, NMU crews City Hall. In addition to offering scholar­ appropriate quorum would consist of dele­ distinguished themselves and helped secure ship money to its college-bound students, gates from not less than seven States. the Allied victory. In the Atlantic, Mediterrane­ the members sponsor a successful Heritage Rufus King, a delegate from Massachusetts, Day each year to remember the park's rich an, and the Pacific, NMU crews worked trans­ history. objected to a proposed rule authorizing any porting troops, arms, and supplies to the front­ But those who are involved say the others member of the Convention to call for the yeas lines. From December 1941 through VJ-Day, depend upon a few, like Crawford, for what and nays and to have them entered into the NMU seafarers risked their lives in defense of should be a community force. minutes. He felt that "as the acts of the Con­ our freedom. Many made the ultimate sacrifice "We have made progress, but we could use vention were not to bind the constituents" and for their country. much more," Neal said. "A lot of times it is that "as changes of opinion would be frequent Since the war, the National Maritime Union because we won't get down there and ask for in the course of the business and would fill has been one of the major organizations re­ what we need. The people won't come to the meetings to know what's going on. When the minutes with contradictions." The objec­ sponsible for improving the lot of workers on something goes wrong, they come running tion was seconded by Col. George Mason of U.S.-flag vessels. Seafarers on U.S. vessels to Hazel or to the Voters Council. They Virginia and the rule was rejected. receive higher wages, enjoy more benefits, don't want to do anything until something As we can see from the recorded vote on and work in a safer environment-thanks to happens." the Journal that just took place, the rules we the efforts of the NMU. May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14103 Currently, the NMU is fighting to improve Posse cometatus is a cop-out. What the cess and booming growth for his business. working conditions and increase wages on hell is our military for, if not to pro­ Steel has blossomed into a huge three-plant tect us against all-out illegal invasions. Are nations. It is not surprising that the NMU we expected to build up and finance a company with almost 500 employees. As should be a vocal critic of the exploitation of second military force to fight aliens and president, chief executive officer, and chair­ these crews. From its founding, it has strongly narcotics while the military we have, and man of the board of Syro Steel, Mr. Syak supported equal treatment for all workers-re­ can barely afford, sits around or conducts today guides a company which provides engi­ gardless of sex or race. The NMU opposed maneuvers in Iowa or the Mohave Desert? neering products across this planet segregation 20 years before the rest of Amer­ Where is Ronald Reagan and his six-shooter Mr. Syak has also been actively involved in ica awakened to the horrors it posed. From its when we need him? He and the media, and community affairs. He is a distinguished NMU has insisted on equal pay Congress to a large extent, are so mesmer­ inception, the ized with Iran and the contras they are ne­ member of the boards of both the Youngs­ and equal treatment, regardless of sex. The glecting some of the real problems like the town and Girard Chamber of Commerce, and NMU's fight for equality is one of the union's illegal invasion of aliens and narcotics, and the boards of three banks. He is well-respect­ most significant contributions. a budget deficit out of control. ed by his peers in the American Society of In addition to fighting for the rights of sea­ It is true that our democratic form of gov­ Civil Engineers, the Iron and Steel Engineers, farers and minorities, the National Maritime ernment is better than any other system. and the Manufacturers' Association. The Ma­ Union has played a pivotal role in helping to But at times one cannot help but wonder­ honing Valley Management Association recog­ are we getting soft?-can we really govern enact legislation to strengthen our commercial nized his keen business acumen and inspiring fleet and in educating the general public about ourselves the way our Founding Fathers in­ tended?-are our expenditures for defense management skills by naming him Manager of the importance of the U.S.-flag merchant really cost-effective if we do not even show the Year in 1986. marine. The NMU has been continuously vigi­ the flag in every dire national emergency? The honors being bestoyed on Mr. Syak are lant in assuring the existence of a strong mer­ A vignette. Last year my wife and I were both well-deserved and long overdue. Thus, it chant marine, crewed by loyal U.S. citizens. down in Border State Park, south of San is with pleasure and special thanks that I join On this golden anniversary, we in Congress Diego, and watched illegals stream through the people of the 17th Congressional District commend the men and women of the Nation­ a large and obviously well-used hole in the in recognizing the outstanding accomplish­ al Maritime Union of America on a job well border chain link fence in broad daylight. There was no one anywhere around to stop ments and admirable character of Charles W. done. Seafarers, minorities, the labor move­ them. You might tell Ed Meese that for all Syak. ment, the maritime industry, and the American we know, some of them might be camping people all owe this union a debt of gratitude right now in the Meese estate backyard. It is for its efforts to assure a strong U.S.-flag fleet probably less than a day's walk from the MONSIGNOR BRENDAN McGUIN­ and fair treatment for all maritime workers. border. NESS IS HONORED ON THE Appreciate you letting me get this off my 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS chest to a friend. I feel better already! ORDAINMENT BORDER ENFORCEMENT Kind regards, JAMES E. HALFERTY. HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD HON. LEON E. PANETIA OP CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA A TRIBUTE TO MR. CHARLES W. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SYAK Thursday, May 28, 1987 Thursday, May 28, 1987 Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I recently re­ HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ceived a letter from Mr. James Halferty, one OF OHIO say a few words today about Msgr. Brendan of my district's prominent civic leaders of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McGuinness, the rector of San Carlos Cathe­ dral in Monterey. CA. Monsignor McGuinness, Pasadena, CA. In that letter, Mr. Halferty elo­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 quently expresses the need for stronger con­ a native of Ireland, was ordained as a Catholic trol of our borders. I am including the text of Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise priest 40 years ago in Dublin, and he is being his letter for your information. in order to pay tribute to Mr. Charles W. Syak, honored by our community on June 5 with a a very special resident of my 17th Congres­ celebratory dinner-dance. I hope to be present DEAR CARLos: I want to express my appre­ ciation for your persistent efforts to beef up sional District. My Syak is one of the leading to join in the festivities. the Border Patrol. Unquestionably, they are business executives in Trumbull County, Brendan McGuinness was born in 1923 in seriously undermanned and practically in­ where his entrepreneurial abilities have im­ Longford, Ireland. His father was a school undated by the flood of illegals. I doubt the proved the lives of hundreds of families principal, and his mother was a homemaker. projected increase in personnel will stem through the providence of jobs. Because of He graduated in 1941 from St Mel's Junior the tide, but obviously any additional help his outstanding contributions to the economic Seminary, and in 1947, after 6 years of study will be a welcome step in the right direction. life of northeastern Ohio, Mr. Syak is being at All Hallow's Seminary in Dublin, he was or­ I have long advocated that our military presented a Spirit of Life Award by the City of dained as a priest conduct some of its exercises along the border. We spend billions of dollars each Hope at a banquet in his honor on Thursday, That same year, Father McGuinness came year on defense. We are presently being sub­ June 25, 1987, in Youngstown, OH. I must to the Monterey-Fresno Diocese. From 1947 jected to such a horrendous invasion of ille­ note that the banquet proceeds will establish to 1958, he served as an associate pastor in gal aliens on the one hand, and by illegal the Charles W. Syak Research Fellowship for a succession of parishes: St. Francis parish in narcotics on the other, that it is shaking the a scientist at the City of Hope National Pilot Bakersfield, St Joseph's parish in Los Banos, very foundation of our nation-our economy Medical Center and Beckman Research Insti­ Sacred Heart parish in Hollister, Old Mission and the health of our citizens. tute in Duarte, CA. parish in San Luis Obispo, and St Mary's Yet when you bring up the subject of Mr. Syak has led an active and varied life. parish in Visalia In 1958, he was given his using our army and navy, even tangentially with maneuvers, you get a sad song about After working for General Fireproofing, he ob­ first pastorate, in St. Joseph's parish in posse cometatus. Now certainly we are not tained valuable experience as a draftsman Avenal. From 1960 to 1969, he served as to use our military as a John Wayne posse and assistant engineer in the Cincinnati Dis­ pastor in St Rose parish in Paso Robles. In chasing bandits. But this is not the problem trict Office of the Army Corps of Engineers. 1969, Father McGuinness was appointed at all. What we have is an invasion affecting His burning desire to obtain an education led rector of San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey, our entire nation. It is not a Pearl Harbor him to attend both the University of Cincinnati and he has served in that position ever since. where we would not hesitate to take imme­ and Ohio State University. In 1972, he was elevated to the rank of mon­ diate action. It is pervasive and insidious but In 1946, Mr. Syak believed he was now signor. potentially devastating in the long run. And since nothing much appears to happen from ready to return to Girard for the purpose of in­ Monsignor McGuinness has always been an one day to the next, the guardians of our corporating Syro Steel. Many long and difficult activist who has made a priority of improving national well-being are lulled into some­ years of hard work followed. But his industri­ church buildings and grounds wherever he thing less than forthright action. ous zeal paid off in amazing corporate sue- has gone. Among his accomplishments: con- 14104 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 struction of a church and rectory at St. Rose INTERNATIONAL DEBT CRISIS amount, which most observers thought parish in Paso Robles, renovation of San grossly inadequate to the region's financial needs, was not forthcoming. In 1986 Latin Carlos Cathedral to meet liturgical standards, HON. MEL LEVINE American countries actually paid back more improvements at San Carlos Cemetery, includ­ OF CALIFORNIA in principal than they received in new loans. ing construction of Santa Rosalia Chapel, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New bank lending was available only in mausoleums, and garden crypts, renovation of Thursday, May 28, 1987 small amounts as part of broader financing San Carlos School, improvements in San packages designed to assist countries meet Mr. LEVINE of Galifomia. Mr. Speaker, the Carlos Rectory, transformation of San Carlos shortfalls in interest payments. international debt crisis continues to retard the The prevailing assumption among policy parish hall into a youth center, and construc­ economic progress of developing nations. officials in Washington had been that vol­ tion of San Carlos cathedral hall. Recent increases in interest rates here in the untary bank lending, albeit at somewhat re­ Mr. Speaker, Monsignor McGuinness is a United States will further contribute to the duced levels, would resume to Latin America special, dedicated man. He has served his problems faced by these nations. once the immediate crisis had passed. They church and his community well. We on the We must continue to search for ways to knew that the banks still had at stake the Monterey Peninsula look forward to his con­ far larger amounts they had lent previously. help these developing nations grow out of The banks, it was presumed, would make tinuing presence for many years to come. It debt if they are to give us the markets for our the additional capital available so countries has been a privilege for me to know him and goods which our present trade imbalance re­ could invest for the future growth that to be able to bring his accomplishments to the quires. Further loans from American banks would allow them to repay both old and new attention of the House of Representatives. I have been put in serious question, however, loans. know my colleagues join me in congratulating by the recent action CitiCorp took to write Moreover, many of the countries, particu­ larly the large ones, were expected to regain him on his 40 years in the priesthood. down its Latin American loans. An article by Peter Hakim, staff director of their credit worthiness by paying interest on time despite economic difficulties. the Inter-American Dialogue, which appeared Things turned out differently. The banks APPOINTMENT OF DR. MARVIN in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, May did not-and will not-lend money willingly L. GOLDBERGER AS DffiECTOR 26, offers a perceptive analysis of recent to Latin America. Here's why: OF THE INSTITUTE FOR AD­ events and where they leave us in terms of Banks, as a rule, shun risk. Their profit VANCED STUDY dealing with this ever-present problem. I com­ margins are small, and they lend only when mend it to my colleagues: they are virtually certain that they will be [From the Los Angeles Times, May 26, 19871 paid back. The market in recession-battered HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD Latin America is more appropriate for ven­ BOTTOM I.no:: No MORE LATIN LoANS-BAKER ture capitalists willing to take risks for OF CALIFORNIA PLAN WAS HOPELESSLY OFF TARGET, AS CI­ greater gains. TICORP MADE Cl.EAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. banks now consider domestic invest­ ments to be both more secure and more Thursday, May 28, 1987 When Citicorp decided last week to bol­ profitable than international loans. This is a Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I would like ster its loan loss reserve by $3 billion, it ac­ tough combination to beat. Banks do not knowledged that its Latin American loans have the expertise to identify "good" invest­ to take this opportunity to announce to my were not worth anywhere near their face ments in Latin America, and they are fur­ colleagues in the U.S. House of Representa­ value. In taking this initiative, Citicorp also ther dissuaded by the pessimistic projec­ tives the appointment of Dr. Marvin L. Gold­ made clear that, for the foreseeable future, tions of many corporate strategists. berger as director of the Institute for Ad­ it was not about to lend any more money to Interstate-not international-banking is vanced Study in Princeton, NJ, and to express Latin American debtor nations, at least not the star to which U.S. banks now want to my gratitude to him for the special steward­ willingly. hitch their wagons. Stock swaps to acquire The Citicorp action, which is almost cer­ smaller banking institutions are the pre­ ship he displayed as president of the Califor­ tain to be repeated by other money center ferred way for large money-center banks to nia Institute of Technology in Pasadena during banks, signals the end of the debt strategy expand into new markets. Investor concern the past decade. of U.S. Treasury Secretary James A. Baker over weak Latin American loans have kept Under his steady guidance, Caltech has III, which depended for its success on a re­ the prices of money-center bank stocks prospered. Its national renown has grown vival of commercial bank lending to debtor low-and this makes acquisitions more ex­ even more illustrious. Its contributions to the nations. pensive. The more Latin American loans It is not surprising that Baker and so they have on their books, the more costly scientific community remain impressive and many others looked to commercial banks for and difficult it is for banks vigorously to numerous. In the educating of young men and the capital needed to get Latin America on move into interstate operations. women, it is preeminent among American in­ the road to recovery. As notorious bank U.S. banks also want to enter the lucrative stitutions. robber Willy Sutton said when asked why investment banking trade. Congress is con­ Under the care and control of Dr. Gold­ he robbed banks, "because that's where the cerned about the risks they may create for money is." In the mid-1970s, when the dra­ berger, Caltech has made immeasurable con­ depositors, and has so far balked at approv­ matic rise in world oil prices produced a sur­ ing the necessary legislation. Reducing tributions to both the local community and the plus of dollars to be recycled, commercial Latin American exposure may bolster con­ United States of America. banks became the overwhelmingly largest gressional confidence in the banks' financial Briefly, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Goldberger re­ source of financing for Latin American de­ integrity. ceived a B.S. degree in 1943 from Carnegie velopment-far outpacing official aid flows, The bottom line is that commercial banks Institute of Technology and a doctorate in bilateral and multilateral, and direct foreign are set against any new lending to Latin investment. America. They want, as quickly as possible, physics from the University of Chicago in In 1981, the year before the debt crisis to reduce their exposure in the region. The 1948. From 1950-55, he was assistant to the broke, bank lending to Latin America rose banks will be ready to lend again only when associate professor of physics for the Univer­ to $56 billion-more than 10 times the Latin America has recovered economically­ sity of Chicago. For the next 2 years, he amount of official lending and nearly seven when it enjoys sustained growth and a became head of the department. From 1957 times the amount of foreign investments. healthy business climate. They will not vol­ to 1978, he distinguished himself in the de­ Just 10 years earlier, these latter sources unteer any of their funds to spur that recov­ had provided more than 70% of the region's ery. partment of physics at Princeton University. external funding. Where does this leave Latin America? No And in 1978, he moved west to assume the In the aftermath of the debt crisis, com­ better or worse than it was before the Citi­ leadership of Caltech. mercial bank lending to Latin America es­ corp decision. That action, more than any­ On behalf of the residents of the 22d Con­ sentially dried up. On average, only $3.2 bil­ thing else, attested to the depth of the re­ gressional District and the U.S. Congress, I lion per year became available in the three­ gion's economic and financial problems­ year period from 1983 to 1985. The Baker and the enormous obstacles to recovery. It wish Dr. Goldberger well in his new endeavor Plan, announced in 1985, was intended to re­ did not change the situation in any signifi­ and thank him for his gifts to Caltech and our verse the downward trend and mobilize cant way. Nation. greater bank lending-about $20 billion over Rebuilding the Latin American economies the following three years. Even this requires public resources and political lead- May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14105 ership-most of all from the United States, Founded on May 31, 1841, as the First Col­ Donald George Lang has served the cham­ but also from governments in Japan and ored Wesley Methodist Independent Society ber tirelessly through the year. He authored Western Europe as well as in Latin America. of Baltimore, Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. PACE-First, preserving the free enterprise If there is one lesson to be learned from the Zion is the oldest A.M.E. church in Baltimore Citicorp action, it is that there are no pri­ system, second, advancing the civic, cultural vate solutions to the debt crisis. and is considered the Mother Church of the and social well being of the community, third, three A.M.E. churches in the city. creating a business, professional and public In 1904 the society moved to the corner of awareness regarding legislative affairs, and THE SUBURBAN-ETTES Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street and fourth, encouraging economic progress to renamed itself Pennsylvania Avenue African strengthen and expand the potential of all HON. CHESTER G. ATKINS Methodist Zion. The old church was torn down business. PACE is the purpose of the cham­ OF MASSACHUSETTS and rebuilt in 1976. There are now over 2,000 ber. Mr. Lang has officially represented the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members of the church. business community on various steering com­ Mr. Speaker, it is worth noting that the Thursday, May 28, 1987 mittees throughout the year. He is the presi­ A.M.E. Zion movement of which Pennsylvania dent of the Garden Grove Rotary Club and Mr. ATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Avenue A.M.E. Zion is a part, was started in has been a member for 10 years. In addition, take this opportunity to salute a very special 1792 as a protest against the practice of he is on the board of directors of the Garden and talented group of youngsters from the racial separation in worship endorsed by the Grove Boys Club, the Garden Grove Straw­ greater Lowell, MA area-the Suburban-ettes. Methodist Church at that time. The early berry Association, as well as being a founda­ For the past 5 years, the members of the Sub­ A.M.E. movement included among its ranks tion member of Rancho Santiago College. Mr. urban-ettes have won praise and recognition some of this Nation's most brilliant social re­ Lang is a volunteer for the United Way and for their baton twirling expertise at the State, formers including Frederick Douglas, who was has also served as a volunteer fireman for regional, and national levels. an ordained A.M.E. minister; Harriet Tubman Orange County. Don and his wife, Joyce, are Later this summer, the Suburban-ettes, and Sojourner Truth. The movement has pros­ the parents of two daughters and a son. under the direction of Maureen Dunn, will ex­ pered and now supports churches on every Grace Zerger is a branch manager with the hibit their talents for the first time internation­ continent. The A.M.E. Church is a member of Bank of America and has given hours of tire­ ally when they travel to Denmark and the both the World Council of Churches and the less energy to the Garden Grove Chamber of Soviet Union as part of the President's Coun­ National Council of Churches. Commerce as both a member as well as serv­ cil-Soviet Exchange Initiative Program. Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church is ing on the board of directors. She has served The team's first stop will be Denmark, now celebrating its Jubilee Year. The year­ on various United Way Committees and as a where for 3 days they will perform at the Tivoli long observance celebrates 14 7 years of serv­ Bank of America representative for the March Garden in Copenhagen. Following their tour of ice to the Baltimore community and the fact of Dimes "Walkathon" and Bank of America Denmark, the group will travel to the Sovi~t that under the dynamic leadership of its cur­ Union, where they will give performances m Scholarship Awards. Her early years saw her rent Minister, Dr. Marshall H. Strickland, the giving volunteer time to various Boy Scout and Leningrad and Moscow. In addition to exhibit­ church has paid off its $1.7 million mortgage ing their talents on the stage, the group's Little League activities. Grace and her hus­ in just 12 years. band, Ray, have four sons. members will hold baton twirling clinics for Mr. Speaker, the grassroots community Soviet youngsters. Since 1977, Geraldine Kessler has contrib­ service provided by Pennsylvania Avenue uted invaluable time and service on the board I applaud the accomplishments of these tal­ AME Zion has been both prodigious and ef­ ented young people, and wish them well on of directors of the Garden Grove Strawberry fective. It runs a senior citizens center, con­ Festival Association and the Garden Grove their trip overseas. This country could not be ducts programs for the sick and shut-in mem­ Girls Club. She has served on the Garden better represented in international twirling cir­ bers of the community, and generally serves Grove Art Alliance Committee and has been a cles than by these young ambassadors of as a place of inspiration and support for both judge for the Disneyland Community Service goodwill. young and old. Awards. Geraldine is presently on the advisory I am extremely proud to live in a city and board of the Garden Grove Symphony. She is district that has produced such civic minded PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE A.M.E. an alumnus of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. institutions as Pennsylvania Avenue AME Zion ZION CHURCH Geraldine is the mother of a son and two Church. Americflns of all persuasions can learn much from the example of both the AME daughters. HON. KWEISI MFUME Zion movement and this exemplary church. These fine Americans represent the spirit OF MARYLAND and dedication of the citizens of Garden IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grove. They are people involved in their com­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 DONALD GEORGE LANG, GRACE munity. I am proud to join with my friends in ZERGER, AND GERALDINE Garden Grove in paying tribute to their efforts. Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, in this the bicen­ KESSLER TO BE HONORED tennial year of our Constitution, it is appropri­ ate that we, as a nation, pause to honor the HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN NEW YORK STATE HONORS individuals and institutions which have made WALTER R. BROOKS AND HIS OF CALIFORNIA this Nation great. It should also be noted that CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while the underlying theme of the Constitution CULTURE and this Nation is unity and justice for all, we Thursday, May 28, 1987 cannot deny that those ideals have faced Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT many adverse challenges over the years. In wish to pay tribute to three outstanding citi­ OF NEW YORK fact, many of the more enlightened citizens of zens from my district who are to be honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this great Nation have found it necessary to by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce come together in various civic and religious for their contributions to the chamber and to Thursday, May 28, 1987 groups in a united effort to let freedom ring. the people of Garden Grove. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I am here to Mr. Speaker, out of that sense of compas­ On June 6, 1987, at the Alicante Princess pay tribute to Walter R. Brooks, an American sionate commitment to positive change was Hotel in Garden Grove, Donald George Lang, writer whose name is less will known than two born the African Methodist Episcopal [A.M.E.] president, Garden Grove Chamber of Com­ of his contributions to our culture. These are Zion Church movement in 1792. And today, I merce; Grace Zerger, president, Garden the "Freddy the Pig" series of books for chil­ rise to recognize the oldest A.M.E. church in Grove Chamber of Commerce Women's Divi­ dren and Mr. Ed-television's famous talking my home district of Baltimore, the Pennsylva­ sion; and Geraldine Kessler, president of the horse. nia Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church. Since 1841, Garden Grove Strawberry Association will re­ I am particularly interested in according Mr. the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church ceive well deserved allocades from their peers Brooks this recognition because his last home has been vigorously serving the citizens of and city leaders. These individuals have was in Roxbury, Delaware County, NY, in the Baltimore with both spiritual and social love. earned the honors. congressional district that I have the honor to 14106 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 represent. His widow, Dorothy Brooks, still TRIBUTE TO MAYOR FRANK Please allow me to tell you about a truly lives in Roxbury and is a popular and active RODGERS unique tree planting program initiated in my member of the community. own Ninth District of the great State of North Starting in the 1920's and continuing until HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI Carolina. his death in 1958, Walter Brooks wrote more OF NEW JERSEY During the well-planned effort to restore the than two dozen children's books, two adult Statue of Liberty in time for its centennial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES novels, over 150 short stories, and contributed celebration, several member firms of the Na­ book reviews and editorial services to Esquire, Thursday, May 28, 1987 tional Arborist Association volunteered their the New Yorker, and many other magazines. Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with services to prune and provide other kinds of His writing style embodies humor and a de­ great pleasure and respect that I would like to care to the various trees that grace Liberty lightful appreciation of American life. call to the attention of my colleagues the Island. These same volunteers also donated Although Mr. Ed is probably the most mayor of Harrison, NJ, Frank Rodgers, who their time to performing the same services for widely-known Brooks creation, the Freddy the has served the longest consecutive mayoral the trees inhabiting nearby Ellis Island. Pig books are his best remembered literary term of office in the history of the United One of the member firms that donated serv­ works. Set on a farm near a small town in up­ States. As of May 29, 1987, Frank will have ices was the F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. of state New York, the books chronical the ad­ completed 40 years, 4 months and 29 days as Stamford, CT. While making a personal in­ ventures of a group of talking animals. Freddy an effective and dedicated mayor of Harrison. spection of the ongoing work, Robert A. Bart­ is a particularly noteworthy character-a poet, Frank Rodgers has spent many years serv­ lett Jr., president of the Bartlett Tree Experts, detective, politician, bank president, newspa­ ing the State of New Jersey. He has been a happened to pick up a handful of London per editor, magician, and airplane pilot. But his State senator, a county clerk in Hudson plane tree seed heads scattered beside the animal and human friends-and the villians County as well as a clerk to the Board of statue. He did the same thing later that day they combat-are also vividly portrayed. Mr. Freeholders in Hudson County. Frank has also on Ellis Island, placing these seeds in a differ­ Brooks' depiction of small town life is at once been involved with the highway authority, and ent coat pocket. both charming and perceptive. was secretary to the Racing Commission. His Upon returning home, Mr. Bartlett took his Like most other stories and fables about actions for his community have touched many seed heads to the Bartlett Tree Research talking animals, the books are really about aspects of public life. Laboratories near Charlotte, NC, and request­ human nature. Without preaching, they teach Frank's activism on behalf of others has ed that they be planted in their nursery. He children about the values of friendship and the characterized his entire adult life. This sense did not realize, however, that each seed head importance of doing what is right, no matter of commitment is a continuation of his own fa­ actually contained several hundred individual how hard that may be. In sum, the Freddy the ther's public service as chief of police in Harri­ seeds. On his next visit to the nursery, Mr. Pig books are a delightful celebration of life son for 30 years. Almost 80 years of com­ Bartlett was asked by one of the horticultura­ and American values. It is a pleasure to note bined service from Frank and his father, Mi­ lists what he was going to do with 6,000 that the Alfred A. Knopf Co. has reprinted sev­ chael deserves the highest honor. I would like London plane seedlings growing in a sterile eral Freddy books. Hopefully, the children of to express my gratitude to Frank Rodgers­ planting medium at the laboratory. His father, today and tomorrow will be able to enjoy the may he continue serving as mayor for many A.A. Bartlett, chairman of the board of the wonderful adventures of Freddy and his years to come. Bartlett Co., suggested that these seedlings friends for themselves. Over the years, these books made a· deep would make ideal memorial trees honoring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. impression on people throughout North Amer­ FUTURE NEED FOR TREES ica. A few year ago, several grownups-re­ Because the seed heads and resulting tree membering how much the books meant to seedlings were technically Federal Govern­ HON. J. ALEX McMILLAN ment property, Mr. A.A. Bartlett came to them-founded the "Friends of Freddy" fan OF NORTH CAROLINA club. The group now has over 130 members Washington to secure permission from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from all parts of the United States and National Park Service to donate the seedlings Canada. Thursday, May 28, 1987 to appropriate recipients. He was accompa­ nied by one of the directors of the Bartlett Last October, Delaware County hosted the Mr. McMILLAN of North Carolina. Mr. Co., Robert N. Hoskins, who was familiar with club's first convention. People from as far Speaker, trees are such an important part of Washington through his many years as assist­ away as Florida, Georgia and California were our lives and yet we rarely ponder the variety ant vice president, forestry and special treated to the beauties of autumn in the Cats­ of pleasures that they have afforded us. projects, for the Seaboard System Railroad. kills. Highlights of the convention included a We have a responsibility not only to protect talk by Michael Cart, the head librarian of the the legacy of trees that we have inherited, but Messrs. Bartlett and Hoskins made a brief Beverly Hills Public Library, who is writing a bi­ to plant and nurture the shade and ornamen­ presentation to Denis P. Galvin, Deputy Direc­ ography of Walter Brooks and a visit to Doro­ tal trees that will bring pleasure and benefits tor, National Park Service, who granted per­ thy Brooks' home, where club members had to future generations. I can not imagine what mission to distribute the seedlings. the chance to inspect Walter Brooks' library our beautiful landscape will be like should we Messrs. Bartlett and Hoskins next described and the typewriter on which he composed his fail in our responsibility. their tree donation program to James B. books and stories. Several dozen local resi­ We are all aware of the utter devastation of Grant, executive secretary, National Associa­ dents then joined the club members at a ban­ vast areas of land that is taking place in re­ tion of State Departments of Agriculture, who quet, which featured greeings from Gov. Mario gions such as the Amazon River basin. While I contacted the commissioners of agriculture of Cuomo and State Senator Charles Cook. do not suggest that such a thing could all 50 States and the territories to advise them I am pleased that the Friends of Freddy happen in the United States, I wish to point that memorial trees were available. To date, have resolved to hold a second convention in out that tomorrow's forests must be planned seedlings have been ordered by officials of 38 Delaware County in the fall of 1989. The orga­ for, planted, and nurtured by us now. States and the territory of American Samoa. nization is also making plans to establish a It is indeed reassuring to know that there Shortly, memorial trees will be donated to the memorial to Mr. Brooks in Roxbury-fitting are individuals and organizations, in both the remaining 12 States. Though too numerous to recognition for a writer whose work captures public and private sectors, actively addressing mention, organizations such as public schools, the special essence of human values and this future need for trees. We should all be libraries, and museums have also received small town life in America. Each year, more aware of the work of groups such as the Na­ these Liberty Centennial Memorial Trees. visitors come to Delaware County and learn tional Arborist Association that devote their re­ It is very important that the people of what a beautiful and special place it is. In con­ sources and energies to tree planting and France, the original donors of the Statue of clusion, let me salute Walter Brooks once care. The U.S. Forest Service and the Nation­ Liberty, be remembered for their generosity again and assure all of his admirers that Dela­ al Park Service should also be noted as public and friendship. Arrangements have been ware County will be glad to welcome them for servants providing for and promoting the made to send 50 of these trees, one to signify many years to come. future of trees in our Nation. each State in the Union, to France for cere- May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14107 menial planting on July 4, 1987, at appropriate I am sure that Jeffrey's dedicated and suc­ Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of sites in Paris. cessful service as chamber president will be Engineers to conduct a joint 2-year, $3 million We are deeply indebted to Ralph lchter and missed by his fellow chamber members, as study of the fishery resources and fishery Phillipe Cardarec, both from the Agriculture well as by the community at large. habitats of the basin. This study is to include Attache's Office in the Embassy of France My wife, Lee, joins me in commending and an analysis of how current and planned land here in Washington, for their advice, assist­ congratulating Dr. Jeffrey Haygood for his ex­ and water use practices affect the fisheries, ance, and cooperation in making and coordi­ cellent and dedicated service as president of the current status and trends of fishery re­ nating these arrangements in both nations. the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Com­ sources, and an evaluation of the adequacy of I also wish to recognize the valuable advice, merce. We wish him and his wife, Sandi, and information that is currently available. It also is guidance, and assistance provided to this pro­ their twin sons Kyle and Kurtis, continued suc­ to discuss the respective roles of Federal, gram by two distinguished gentlemen from Vir­ cess and happiness in the years ahead. State and local government authorities that ginia who are now retired from active Govern­ pertain to fishery conservation and restoration. ment service. Milton Bryan of Arlington served Second, this bill directs the two agencies to for a great number of years with the Depart­ RESTORATION OF FISHERY RE- develop a list of short-term and long-term rec­ ment of Agriculture as a liaison officer. Ira SOURCES IN CALIFORNIA'S ommended actions for restoring and conserv­ Whitlock of Alexandria worked for the National RUSSIAN RIVER BASIN ing fishery resources and habitats. Both the Park Service for many years in their Office of study and list of recommended actions are to Congressional Liaison. Mr. Whitlock, along HON. DOUGLAS H. BOSCO be submitted to Congress before October 1, with Robert Bartlett expect to take part in the oF CALIFORNIA 1989. Based on this information, it is my intent tree planting ceremonies in Paris on July 4th. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to ultimately develop legislation authorizing a As I said earlier in my remarks, this is a truly Thursday, May 28, 1987 comprehensive fishery restoration plan similar unique and innovative tree planting project. I to what has been successfully achieved for take great pride that this program, originated Mr. BOSCO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- the Klamath and Trinity River systems. in my home district on the grounds of the ducing legislation aimed at ultimately leading My intent in introducing this legislation is to Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Ex­ to the restoration of the fishery resources in provide a more sound base of information, perimental Grounds, and all its benefits will be California's Russian River Basin. While many help foster a more integrated approach to res­ enjoyed and realized over so wide a portion of factors have contributed to the destruction of toration efforts by policymakers at all levels, the world for decades, perhaps even a centu­ the Russian River's once internationally and to increase recognition of the importance ry to come. known fishery, I am confident that careful of Russian River fishery enhancement in planning and a significant commitment by agency decisionmaking. This is, however, but A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO Federal, State, and local officials can help the first of many steps needed to revitalize the DR. JEFFREY K. HAYGOOD ON bring back the basin's depleted salmon and river and its resources. Among other things, a BEING HONORED FOR SERV­ steelhead runs. long-term solution to Sonoma County's ING AS PRESIDENT OF THE The Russian River and its tributaries once wastewater problem must be found if water GREATER LAKEWOOD CHAM­ provided more than 682 miles of salmon and quality is to be adequately improved, and Fed­ BER OF COMMERCE steelhead habitat. As recently as the early eral funds are desperately needed this year 1970's, annual steelhead runs were estimated for mitigation of fish losses that resulted from at 65,000, making the Russian River basin the construction of Coyote Valley Dam in 1959. HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON third most important steelhead producer in the Mr. Speaker, we stand now at a critical OF CALIFORNIA State. The river also once made a significant point for the future of the Russian River and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contribution to the economically important off- its fisheries. If we are to avoid looking b~ck Thursday, May 28, 1987 shore sport and commercial salmon fisheries years from now and regretting missed oppor­ Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as well. tunities, I would hope that my colleagues to pay tribute to Dr. Jeffrey Haygood for his Unfortunately, like other rivers along Califor- agree that immediate action on this measure exemplary service and commitment as presi­ nia's north coast, the Russian River has expe- is needed. Fishery restoration · programs in dent of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of rienced a serious degradation of fishery re- California .and elsewhere have proven to be a Commerce during the past year. sources. Only a small coho and chinook highly cost-effective and productive use of Dr. Haygood was born in Bellflower, CA, on salmon population remain today, and the Federal and State funds. I am confident that May 25, 1956. He went on to attend Esther steelhead fishery remains considerably below · the deliberate and constructive approach we Lindstrom Elementary School, Roosevelt historic levels. are taking here will prove to be similarly suc- Junior High, and Mayfair High School. At May­ Biologists attribute this decline to reduced cessful. · fair High, Jeffrey was Associated Student water quality and loss of habitat resulting from Body president, Key Club president, a a number of factors, including water diver­ member of the mayor's roundtable, and par­ sions, sewage disposal, rural and urban devel­ JOYCE MANN MARKS 35 YEARS ticipated in football, basketball, baseball, and opment, floods, and road and dam construc­ OF TEACHING track. tion alone. Following his high school success, Dr. Hay­ While Government and private officials at all HON. HARRIS W. FAWELL. good went on to attend Whittier College and levels recognize the serious environmental OF ILLINOIS Long Beach State for 2% years before enter­ and economic consequences of this fisheries IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College of Chiropractics in 1977 loss, there has yet to be a coordinated, com­ . ing Pasadena Thursday, May 28, 1987 where he earned his doctor of chiropractic prehensive approach to resolving the problem. degree 3. years later. This is in part due to the multiple-use nature Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, second only to Since .July 1981, Dr. Haygood has had his of the river and the inclination of most all river the parents and the home in their crucial influ­ own chiropractic business in Lakewood where users to view their actions in isolation with ence in shaping the lives of the Nation's small he now resides with his family. In the 6 years little regard for fisheries mitigation. Fishery children, are our schools and, particularly, the since beginning his business, Jeffrey has restoration efforts have also been hampered individual teachers in whose care they are en­ earned the respect and gratitude of countless by a severe lack of basic information on the trusted during a large part of each school day. patients. He has also won the praise of his fishery populations. While the Corps of Engi­ It is for this reason that I take a very special entire community by serving as Kiwanis presi­ neers has conducted some preliminary stud­ pride and satisfaction in asking my colleagues dent-1984-85-participating as a member of ies, no recent comprehensive studies have to join the people of Naperville, IL, as they the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce been conducted upon which future policy de­ honor kindergarten teacher Joyce Mann, who Board of Directors-1982-84-and by serving cisions can be made. will retire this spring after almost 35 years of as president of the Greater Lakewood Cham­ This legislation is aimed at helping address service. ber of Commerce during the past year. these problems by authorizing two important From the very first, shortly after receiving steps. First, it would direct the U.S. Fish and her teacher's certificate, Joyce Mann's com- 14108 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 28, 1987 mitment has been to the youngest children, in ton Act, which bans smoking in all Federal Once the ban took effect and broadcasters those years when they present the greatest buildings except for designated smoking were no longer required to carry antismok­ vulnerability and the greatest potential. She areas, and H.R. 432, the Airline Anti-Smoking ing ads, cigarette consumption again started began her life work by accepting the responsi­ Act, which bans smoking on all domestic air­ climbing. line flights. Representative BEILENSON's bill Surveys in recent years show that, al­ bility of initiating a kindergarten program in though a declining percentage of Americans Washington Grade School in West Chicago provides the educational aspect so crucial to smoke and concern about healthy living where she remained for 5112 years. Later, she our no-smoking efforts; 300,000 deaths a year habits is increasing, many Americans began her own pre-school for daughter Mi­ from cigarette smoking is enough reason for remain astonishingly ignorant of the health chelle and neighborhood friends. action. risks of smoking. After returning to kindergarten teaching and I applaud the leadership demonstrated by The most serious problem is ignorance serving in several Naperville schools for 4 Representative BEILENSON on this vital health among teen-agers of smoking hazards-a dis­ years, Joyce Mann "settled in" at Elmwood issue. His call to educate the public through turbing trend given that 90 percent of all television on the very real dangers of cigarette smokers begin in their teens, and those who School where she taught her youngsters for take up the habit at that age are much the next 27 years. Over this more than a quar­ smoke deserves our strong support. Through more likely to be heavy smokers as adults ter of a century, she learned along with the his determined efforts and the efforts of and less likely to quit. children, as she worked with them in pioneer others like him, our battle to rid this Nation of Although broadcasters no longer have to programs in cooperative teaching, methodolo­ this particular health threat will surely suc­ provide time for antismoking ads to comply gies, computer-assisted instruction and indi­ ceed, sooner or later. The question is, how with the fairness doctrine, they are required vidualized instruction. many thousands more must die before we by law, as users of scarce public airwaves, to The real meaning of Mrs. Mann's career achieve such a goal? "serve the needs and interests of the com­ munity." They once played an extremely shines through brilliantly in her comment on The text of Representative BEILENSON's ar­ ticle and the supporting editorial follow: important role in educating the public her approaching retirement, about the known and avoidable dangers of My family tells me that I'm going to love CFrom the New York Times, May 20, 19871 cigarette smoking-the nation's leading pre­ my golden years, but I feel I've had my BRING BACK TV's ANTISMOKING ADS ventable cause of death. They should again golden years teaching. If you love children, devote a sizable portion of their public serv­ as I do, teaching is a wonderful career. WASHINGTON.-Who could forget those ice air time to antismoking ads. Mr. Speaker, this says a great deal; perhaps public service announcements on television Bringing back those ads would be a it says it all. Professional credentials are im­ between 1967 and 1970 that dramatized the simple, effective and virtually cost-free way to discourage smoking and to help insure portant, sophisticated teaching techniques are health hazards of smoking? I was one of millions of parents who gave that ignorance does not continue to play so important, but they lose their vitality if they are up the habit during those years, largely be­ great a role in the epidemic of death and not woven together with genuine affection for cause of the persistent pestering from my disease caused by cigarette smoking. the children who are being taught. Joyce children who were persuaded by the lines, Mann for more than three decades, has rec­ "like father, like son" and "the next time CFrom the New York Times, May 23, 19871 ognized the importance of bringing to her chil­ your wife wants a cigarette, give her a kiss "Do You SMOKE, DADDY?" dren, not only the beginnings of formal educa­ instead." tion, but also the many meaningful success Those ads were enormously successful in Representative Anthony Beilenson of educating the public about smoking dan­ California quit smoking, he told readers of experiences which will ultimately produce gers. They deterred a great many young the Op-Ed page the other day, because of mature, responsible and productive adults. people from taking up the habit, and also his children. They'd been impressed by caused a lot of older people to quit. some stuff they'd seen on television, like a But when Congress banned cigarette ads boy and girl dressing up in their parents' SUPPORT ANTISMOKING ADS on radio and TV in 1971, the antismoking wedding clothes, for instance, while a voice ads were also dropped. It's time to bring said: "Children imitate their parents, the HON. JAMES H. SCHEUER them back. good and the bad. Do you smoke, Daddy?" OF NEW YORK Congress is debating proposals that would And a man putting money in a cigarette ma­ ban cigarette advertising in the print media chine; as the pack dropped, a voice said, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and prohibit tobacco companies from de­ "You lose." Thursday, May 28, 1987 ducting advertising costs from their taxable That was in 1967, when the Federal Com­ income-remedies that pose difficult consti­ munications Commission ordered radio and Mr. SCHEUER. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring tutional questions and may not prove very TV stations to give free air time for public to the attention of my colleagues an excellent effective. service announcements about the health New York Times Op-Ed piece written by Rep­ Some two dozen of us in Congress, howev­ hazards of smoking. While the ads ran, de­ resentative ANTHONY BEILENSON that calls for er, have sponsored a resolution that would spite the fact that there were many more the reinstatement of antismoking ads on tele­ urge the nation's broadcasters to resume an­ ads for cigarettes and even though they vision. His article appeared in the May 20, tismoking public service announcements, were shown .in less than prime time, the per 1987, edition of the New York Times and was which have proven results. capita consumption of cigarettes dropped by Cigarette smoking kills more than 300,000 10 percent. followed on May 23, 1987, by a supporting Americans every year. That's more than the In 1971, however, when cigarette advertis­ New York Times editorial. number of deaths caused by heroin, cocaine, ing left the air-taking such "Fairness Doc­ Representative BEILENSON correctly points alcohol, AIDS, fires, homicide, suicide, and trine" announcements with it-cigarette out the enormous success those public serv­ automobile accidents combined. Smoking is consumption went up. Today, thanks pri­ ice announcements achieved between 1967 responsible for 30 percent of all coronary marily to repeated Surgeon General's warn­ and 1970 in educating the public about smok­ heart disease, 80 to 90 percent of all chronic ings, cigarette smoking is down again. Even ing dangers. Unfortunately, when Congress lung disease and 30 percent of all cancer so, more than one of every seven deaths is banned cigarette ads on radio and TV in deaths. smoking-related; and the habit adds up to In 1967, the Federal Communications about $41 billion a year in health care costs 1971, the antismoking ads were also dropped. Commission ordered radio and TV stations and lost work and productivity. So Mr. Beil­ Representative BEILENSON declares that to provide free air time for public service an­ enson and 19 other members of Congress "it's time to bring those ads back," and I nouncements depicting the health hazards are sponsoring a resolution urging broad­ couldn't agree more. He has introduced a res­ of smoking. This F.C.C. order, which sought casters voluntarily to resume anti-smoking olution (H.J. Res. 271) that would urge the to counter cigarette ads, was based on the public service announcements. "Bringing Nation's broadcasters to resume antismoking "fairness doctrine," which requires broad­ back those ads," he writes, "would be a public service announcements. I urge my col­ casters to give air time for opposing points simple, effective and virtually cost-free way leagues to join with me as cosponsors. of view. to discourage smoking.'' Curiously, Congress' ban on cigarette ad­ It would indeed, and here are the people I have long argued the need for this Nation vertisements in 1971 was engineered by the they should be aimed at-women, minority to do all it can to rid our citizens of the seri­ tobacco companies. It was a smart move on members and teen-agers. The first two con­ ous health threat cigarette smoke presents. the industry's part, though, because the stitute today's hard-core smokers; and teen­ Toward that end, I have introduced two bills: F.C.C.'s counter-advertising requirements agers need to be deterred from taking up a H.R. 1008, the Non-Smokers' Health Protec- had resulted in a drop in cigarette sales. habit that's very hard to drop. We know May 28, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14109 where they should appear, too-during Dr. Connell Roberts. Today, after a long and It is important to note that as a teacher, Dr. sports, soaps, and sitcoms. And why not? commendable career in the teaching profes­ Roberts instilled tremendous desire to suc­ These aren't the kind of public service ·an­ sion, Dr. Roberts will be recognized by his stu­ ceed academically in the classroom. His love nouncements that some people might find dents on the occasion of his retirement. offensive. of chemistry and teaching makes him a favor­ The law calls on broadcasters "to serve Dr. Roberts received his bachelor of sci­ ite of many students. the needs and interests of the community." ence in chemistry from Brigham Young Uni­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in salut­ In warning their listeners about smoking, versity and his master of science in the same ing Dr. Connell Roberts. He is a gifted teach­ they'd be doing precisely that. field from the University of Utah. He earned er, skillful administrator, and a devoted hus­ his doctorate of education in educational ad­ band, father, and grandfather. He is a remark­ ministration from the University of California at able man who has made outstanding contribu­ DR. CONNELL ROBERTS Berkeley. RETIRES tions to his profession and community, and it The retiring professor has held instructing is with great respect that I congratulate him and administrating positions since 1952. He on his years as an exemplary educator. HON. JERRY LEWIS came to the San Bernardino community in OF CALIFORNIA 197 4, as an administrator at San Bernardino IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valley College. In 1977, he changed roles and became known at the school as a favorite in­ Thursday, May 28, 1987 structor in chemistry. He assumed this same Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, it role in 1982 at Crafton Hills College. This is gives me great pleasure to have this opportu­ his 13th year in the San Barnardino Communi­ nity to recognize a truly outstanding individual, ty College district.