27984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS December 20, 2001 people who attacked our country. The same IN TRIBUTE TO CLARENE LINCOLN In addition, Mrs. Robertson required Doug to fire that kindles our attacks on these terror- ROBERTSON read John Howard Griffin’s ‘‘Black Like Me’’ ists now. This fire will also take a long time and, in spite of resistance, assigned him to a to turn to cold ashes. But can you also feel select group of students to make a presen- that other little bit I feel in that date? Can HON. NANCY PELOSI tation on African-American history to the rest you feel in that date the great chain of OF CALIFORNIA of the class. Although several other students America, the chain that links every single IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizen of our country, strengthen ten thou- readily volunteered for the project, Mrs. Rob- sand fold? Can you feel that? Through all of Wednesday, December 19, 2001 ertson assigned some of them to other topics. the death and tears and hate and shock, can Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, many of us in She insisted that Doug be among those who you feel that bit of unity and hope shining the U.S. House of Representatives have had would learn and wrestle with all the issues of through? That light that embodies America our lives enriched and our spirits strengthened race in America. Mrs. Robertson also served better than any two buildings ever could. An through the work of Rev. Doug Tanner, Presi- as advisor to the student government, and untouchable flame that cannot be doused by dent of the Faith & Politics Institute. His teach- worked closely with Doug in his capacity as hate or death or any mere person! For I look er and mentor, Clarene Lincoln Robertson junior class president. at America as a candle. Some people call it The following summer, when the civil rights the fabric, or the foundation, but I call it the taught American History to Doug at Ruther- candle. A candle built by the courage of fordton-Spindale Central High School in North movement touched Doug’s heart more directly Americans, expanded by the courage of Carolina in 1962–1963. Doug Tanner was one through experiences in his southeastern Meth- Americans, protected by the courage of of the students whose life and vocation she odist Youth Fellowship, his mind was prepared Americans, made free by the courage of profoundly influenced. I rise today to pay trib- to embrace the monumental change that racial Americans, and now we must do whatever it ute to Clarene Lincoln Robertson who will be desegregation was bringing throughout the takes to protect that freedom. We must keep 100 years old on January 11, 2002. South. It was in that notable historical context the flame that was lit so long ago burning that Doug received his calling into a ministry bright and true. For if we keep on pouring Clarene Lincoln and her twin brother were born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, combining faith, racial justice, and politics. our heart and soul into our songs, prayers, Today, Clarene Robertson’s influence on near the town of Tenth Legion on January 11, and actions, then there is nothing and no one Doug has helped him to lead the Institute’s that can ever douse the flame. 1902. Clarene rode horseback to elementary Congressional Conversations on Race pro- school and went by sleigh in the winter. When gram and its Congressional Civil Rights Pil- AS ONE WHOLE she entered high school, she went to live dur- (By Robin Engelke, Grade 8, Canton Junior grimages to Alabama. We are indebted to ing the week in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Mrs. Robertson for being such an exceptional High School) came home on the weekends. She graduated As one whole, teacher and mentor. It is with great pleasure from Elon College in North Carolina in 1925. and appreciation that we wish her a very we share one soul. After teaching at Huntington Girls’ College in We all pray and hope, happy 100th birthday on January 11, 2002. Montgomery, Alabama, she went to Duke Uni- f As a nation we cope. versity for a Master’s Degree and met W.B. Tragedies don’t always bring bad, Robertson. Their summer romance has lasted TRIBUTE TO ROBERT LAWRENCE Look back to the one’s we’ve already had. 65 years. They married in 1936 and moved to COUGHLIN, JR. ‘‘Always for the best.’’ I say Rutherfordton, North Carolina, where Clarene All I can think about is that day. began her 30-year teaching career at Central HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. The one where the towers fell, High School. She initially taught both English OF WISCONSIN That day felt as if we went to hell. and American History, but she moved to his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As one whole, tory only when one of her students said, ‘‘Oh, Wednesday, December 19, 2001 the tragedy was a form of defeat, Mrs. Robertson, you learned me all the but not for America we hadn’t been beat. English I ever knowed.’’ Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, it is As everyone fumbled to find a loved one Mrs. Robertson gave birth to her only nat- with sadness that I note the death of a former In New York City there was no sun. ural child, daughter Mary Ella in January 1938. colleague and a great Pennsylvanian, Mr. No sun to shine or gleam or burn, Arthur, her stepson from Mr. Robertson’s pre- Robert Lawrence Coughlin, Jr., who passed Those fires did burn, but who did this to us vious marriage, died at age 65. Clarene and away last month. will take their turn. Larry grew up on his father’s farm near ‘‘Robby’’ have five grandchildren and eight Scranton, Pennsylvania. But he was no farm- As one whole, great grandchildren. Only a year or so ago, we share one soul hand. Making the most of his opportunities, they moved from Rutherfordton to Blanco, Larry graduated from the Hotchkiss School in REFLECTION Texas, where they live with Mary Ella and her Connecticut in 1946, he received an Econom- (By Louise Eich) husband David. ics degree from Yale in 1950, a Masters de- September 11th, 2001 was a day when the Clarene Robertson taught high school gree in Business Administration from Harvard, clock stood still. Loved ones ran to each American History like a college course. Some and a law degree from Temple University’s other, crying, embracing as the ground students opted to take the required course in law school in 1958. While at Temple, Larry at- shook from the buildings crumbling. Fire- summer school to avoid the rigor of her class. fighters and police officers showed braveness tended classes at night, and was a foreman Others—some willingly, some reluctantly— on a steel assembly line during the day. needed in a war, to fight and die for other’s submitted to her demanding academic stand- happiness. The black scorched their helmets, This ‘‘steely’’ resolve served him well made their throats dry and itchy, but they ards. Those students often completed the throughout his career. As a Marine, Larry marched on. course with both a deeper knowledge of and fought in the Korean War, and was aide-de- Everything stopped at that moment again, appreciation for our Nation’s history and an camp to Lt. General Lewis B. ‘‘Chesty’’ Puller. as they watched the second tower fall. Si- eagerness to follow current events and en- When he was elected to Congress, he was lence struck the air, and the first scream and gage in civic and political life. Chairman of the Capitol Hill Marines, which siren pierced through the stillness. Doug Tanner graduated from high school in represented Members who had been in the The country went through a breakdown, a 1964, having taken her history class in 1962– cry for help as everything turned to chaos. Marine Corps. Planes were brought down, schools canceled, 1963. Both he and Mrs. Robertson recall that Larry was first elected to the U.S. House of as the city of New York shut down. Doug entered the class reflecting and embrac- Representatives in 1968. He came from a But America stayed strong. We stepped ing the strong racial prejudice typical of white family that had some experience in the field of right back up. New York has been opened up Southerners at the time. Clarene Robertson public service as his uncle, Clarence Coughlin, again, our flags wave high, and we promised was not about to let him continue to carry that was a former Republican Representative. to fight the evil that possessed the planes to attitude without her having challenged it as Representing a wealthy suburb of Philadelphia crash on us. We will stand strong, America. We will re- thoroughly and effectively as she possibly from 1969 to 1993, Larry was so popular per- build a nation of togetherness, and we will could. sonally and politically, that he was almost al- come out victorious. They can destroy our The civil rights movement was nearing its ways easily elected. It wasn’t until after he re- towers, but they can never destroy the foun- height in the spring of 1963, and current tired that Democrats were able to field signifi- dations of our hearts. events were a regular part of the curriculum. cant competitors for that seat.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 11:57 Jun 14, 2005 Jkt 039102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E20DE1.001 E20DE1 December 20, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27985 A tall and authoritative man, Larry always HONORING RACHEL WALSHE FOR their products on children so that a pediatri- had a way with people. With his military back- RECEIVING A RHODES SCHOLAR- cian would be able to prescribe appropriate ground and penchant for bow ties, Larry came SHIP doses for children. As a result of this law, we across—rightfully so—as a gentleman and a have seen more drugs for children on the mar- scholar. While he briefly served on the House HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN ket that have a label telling how they can be Judiciary Committee, he spent most of his ca- OF RHODE ISLAND used, and even more basic information for pe- diatricians. reer on the Appropriations Committee. Al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES though I never had the opportunity to directly The difficulty of prescribing medicine for work with him on the Judiciary Committee, I Wednesday, December 19, 2001 children results from various factors: a child’s did work with him on several issues. The na- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay weight and metabolism, the quick metamor- tion last a good legislator when Larry re- tribute to Rachel Walshe, who hails from my phosis of a child’s body, and a child’s inac- signed, and on November 30, the world lost a hometown of Warwick, Rhode Island, and is curate information about how medicines are good man. the first woman from a New England public affecting them. university to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. A recent six-week study done in Boston It is with a heavy heart that I say good-bye found that over that time, 616 prescriptions to Larry. My wife Cheryl and I would like to ex- Rachel was selected for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship from among 925 appli- written for children contained errors. Of those, press our condolences to his wife Susan, and 26 actually harmed children. Of the errors that the entire family, in this time of sorrow and cants from across the nation for her leadership potential, academic achievement, and per- were caught before the medication was ad- sadness. They will be in our prayers. ministered, 18 could have been fatal. Medica- sonal integrity. Throughout her 23 years, Ra- tion errors in hospitals occur three times more chel has consistently demonstrated all of f often with children than with adults. This bill these characteristics. Graduating last year can help prevent such mistakes by prescribing HONORING R. LAWRENCE from the University of Rhode Island with high- adequate testing and proper labeling. COUGHLIN, JR. est honors, she focused on the philosophy of Mr. Speaker, S. 1789 also requires that the religions, a major she crafted to explore her General Accounting Office (GAO) study the in- HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE interest in understanding human motivation. clusion of children of ethnic and racial minori- While a student at the University of Rhode Is- ties in drug studies. Ethnic and racial minori- OF PENNSYLVANIA land, she fought to affect public policy, found- ties make up a substantial percentage of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the URI Chapter of the Campaign to End population, yet many studies do not reflect the the Death Penalty, volunteering with America Wednesday, December 19, 2001 multi-cultural and multi-racial fabric of our soci- Reads and mentoring children in Head Start. ety. Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In her spare time she mastered equestrian Mr. Speaker, S. 1789, which reflects a con- join in this special order honoring our former arts and Tai Kwan Do kickboxing. sensus of the sponsors of both the earlier colleague, R. Lawrence Coughlin. I want to At Oxford, Rachel will study English and House and Senate passed bills, is a good bill. thank Mr. GEKAS for organizing this special theater history, and when she returns she It is a necessary bill—necessary to protect the order. hopes to direct theatrical performances. Al- welfare of our nation’s children. Larry Coughlin represented a suburban ready, Rachel has shared her talent with Per- f Philadelphia district in the House of Rep- ishable Theater in Providence where she TRIBUTE TO HABITAT FOR HU- resentatives for 24 years. He was a gracious works full-time. MANITY IN SPRINGFIELD, MIS- gentleman who represented his constituents I know my colleagues understand the high SOURI with integrity and wisdom. honor that the Rhodes Scholarship bestows. It Mr. Coughlin had a remarkable background. signals tremendous achievement and even HON. ROY BLUNT Raised on a farm in Pennsylvania, he earned greater promise. On behalf of the entire Sec- OF MISSOURI a degree in economics from Yale and an MBA ond Congressional District of Rhode Island, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Harvard. He subsequently attended night want to express our pride in Rachel’s success. school at Temple University to get his law de- Her example is inspiring and her future is Wednesday, December 19, 2001 gree while working during the day as a fore- overflowing with possibility. I just hope she Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay man in a steel plant. His academic accom- comes home once in awhile to remind all tribute to a group in Southwest Missouri that plishments speak to his energy and ability. Rhode Islanders that the smallest of states intends to turn a careless act of pollution into can produce the biggest of successes. Mr. Coughlin was also a dedicated public hope for families. Part of the American dream f servant. He served in the Marines in Korea is buying a home for your family. Home own- ership in America is at record levels. Two of during the Korean War as a aide-de-camp to BEST PHARMACEUTICALS FOR three families owns or is buying their primary legendary Marine Lt. General Lewis B. CHILDREN ACT ‘‘Chesty’’ Puller. He served ably in the Penn- residence. But for many families that dream is sylvania House of Representatives and Sen- SPEECH OF beyond reach. ate before running for—and winning—a seat in Working with Habitat for Humanity, the Congress in 1968. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE House of Representatives has supported in OF TEXAS word and deed a commitment to home owner- During his 12 terms in Congress, Rep- ship for low-income families. Members of this resentative Coughlin served on the House Ju- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 18, 2001 body have assisted in raising funds and work- diciary Committee, the House Appropriations ing on homes that are ‘‘dreams come true’’ for Committee, and the House Select Committee Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, many disadvantaged families. In Southwest on Narcotics Abuse and Control. He was par- I rise in support of S. 1789, the Best Pharma- Missouri I have assisted in putting up the walls ticularly active in working to increase federal ceuticals for Children Act. As Chair of the on four homes in what has become an annual housing and transportation assistance to our Congressional Children’s Caucus, the welfare event that my staff and I look forward to. Habi- nation’s cities. Mr. Coughlin understood that of children has always been a top priority for tat for Humanity is a charity that has been in- even affluent suburbs like the ones he rep- me. The bill before us today is reauthorizing strumental in helping thousands of families resented depend upon central cities for their legislation designed to ensure that more medi- find permanent and affordable shelter. Home continued economic well-being. Our nation is cines are tested for children and that useful ownership contributes to building strong fami- healthier and more prosperous as a result of prescribing and dosing information appears on lies. It inspires a family’s desire to improve his service in Congress. labels. and protect it’s personal stake in the commu- Larry Coughlin was always a quiet, upbeat, Under a 1997 law, pharmaceutical compa- nity as well as promotes civic participation and courteous man. It was an honor and a pleas- nies that test drugs on children at the request involvement. ure to serve in the House of Representatives of the FDA are given an extra six months of More importantly today, I am pleased to an- with him. I join my colleagues in mourning his exclusive marketing rights. This law was nounce that Habitat for Humanity of Spring- passing. aimed at encouraging drug companies to test field, Missouri has received a grant from the

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