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RECOGNIZING LEONARDO AGRI- RECOGNIZING JEREMIAH COOMES is. You know, I just don’t spend that much COLA BISCARI FOR ACHIEVING FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF time on him . . . I truly am not that concerned THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT EAGLE SCOUT about him.’’ The President was clearly at odds with his HON. SAM GRAVES HON. SAM GRAVES terrorism advisers. OF MISSOURI The FBI was concerned about him. It said OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that al-Qaeda remained the ‘‘number one con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cern.’’ Monday, September 13, 2004 Monday, September 13, 2004 Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause was concerned about him. He said America Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jeremiah Coomes of Smithville, was still bin Laden’s number 1 target. to recognize Leonardo Agricola Biscari of MO, a very special young man who has exem- Despite all this, what did the President do? Independence, MO, a very special young man plified the finest qualities of citizenship and He shortchanged homeland security needs who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- leadership by taking an active part in the Boy like port, rail and border security. He reduced zenship and leadership by taking an active Scouts of America, Troop 447, and in earning law enforcement funding by over 30 percent. part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 865, the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. And he became less concerned with the man and in earning the most prestigious award of Jeremiah will receive the Eagle Scout Award who started the war on terrorism and more Eagle Scout. Leonardo will receive the Eagle at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sep- concerned with Saddam Hussein—a man the Scout Award at an Eagle Scout Court of tember 19, 2004 at River of Life Church in 9–11 Commission determined had no oper- Honor on September 12, 2004, at St. Mark’s Kansas City, MO. ational connection to al Qaeda and who Catholic Church in Independence, MO. Jeremiah has been very active with his played no role in the terrorist attacks of Sep- Leonardo has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout activities. tember 11, 2001. troop, participating in many Scout activities. Over the many years Jeremiah has been in- Did this make America any safer? If so, re- Over the many years Leonardo has been in- volved with scouting, he has not only earned directing resources from hunting the world’s volved with scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but the respect of his number one terrorist in order to invade Iraq numerous merit badges, but the respect of his family, peers, and community. might have made sense. But the fact is, the family, peers, and community. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in invasion in Iraq has made us less, not more, Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jeremiah Coomes for his accom- secure. commending Leonardo Agricola Biscari for his plishments with the Boy Scouts of America And because of that fact, we do ourselves accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of and for his efforts put forth in achieving the as a country and the memories of those who America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. were lost on September 11, 2001 a great dis- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. f service by misrepresenting the facts. EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE The invasion of Iraq did not deny terrorists f HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF a safe haven from which to operate, but rather HISPANIC RECOGNITION AWARDS TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED it created one. In fact, because of poor plan- AGAINST UNITED STATES ON ning and inadequate troop levels, U.S. forces SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 in Iraq have withdrawn from unstable areas HON. BARNEY FRANK like Falluja, Ramadi and Samarra allowing OF MASSACHUSETTS SPEECH OF them to become foreign terrorist safehavens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The low troop level has also prevented the HON. GEORGE MILLER U.S. from sealing off the borders and allowed Monday, September 13, 2004 OF CALIFORNIA foreign terrorists to enter Iraq at will. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More American Service members have on September 16, the Hispanic Recognitions Thursday, September 9, 2004 been killed since the President announced Awards Committee Incorporated in the City of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. that all major combat operations had ended New Bedford, Massachusetts will have its an- Speaker, three years since the terrorist attacks than before that time. All told, over 1,000 sol- nual ceremony, giving awards to a number of of September 11, 2001, we solemnly remem- diers have been killed, 7,000 wounded, and individuals and organizations. The recipients ber those who risked their lives, those whose the rate at which American soldiers are being of these awards, to be presented at 5 p.m. at lives were lost and those they left behind. killed is rapidly increasing. New Bedford High School on September 16, America changed forever that day. Some With all that said, the President still speaks have distinguished themselves by their dedica- called 9–11 America’s wake up call. of ‘‘taking the fight to the enemy’’ so that we tion and energy on behalf of the Hispanic The actions of first responders and every- don’t have to fight him at home. But the De- community in our area, and on behalf of the day citizens give true meaning to the word partment of Homeland Security had to raise community as a whole. I congratulate Emilio hero. I applaud the resolution in the House the terrorist alert level four times since the in- E. Cruz for the work he has done in making today for honoring their service and the vasion of Iraq. And Homeland Security Sec- this possible, and I wish to join Mr. Cruz and memories of those no longer with us. retary Tom Ridge has said, ‘‘[al Qaeda] is still others in recognizing the important community But sadly, Mr. Speaker, I must tell you that determined to strike.’’ service performed by these recipients. this resolution is flawed. While it rightfully hon- The Bush Administration would still lead us The list of awards and those receiving them ors the victims and heroes of September 11, to believe that al Qaeda is no longer a threat is as follows: Community Organization Award it misleadingly connects the invasion of Iraq because two thirds of its senior leadership 2004—Catholic Social Services; Cultural with the war on terrorism. Iraq did not start the have been captured or killed. But Secretary of Achievement Award 2004—Johnny Arellano; U.S global war on terrorism—Osama bin Defense Rumsfeld says ‘‘it’s almost impossible Youth Award 2004—Chayrel Adams; Health Laden did. to have metrics’’ that determine whether Al Awards 2004—Marta Gonzalez; Education Despite that fact, after only four months of Qaeda and other terrorist groups are being Award 2004—Sara Rodriguez; Public Safety hunting for bin Laden, the U.S. began re- drained of support around the world. In fact Award 2004—Jose A. Perez; Latino Organiza- directing military and intelligence personnel some experts still put al Qaeda’s end strength tion Award 2004—Association Maya Kiche from his pursuit in Afghanistan to preparing for at close to 18,000. USA, Inc.; Community Service/Leadership war with Iraq. Secretary Rumsfeld went on to say that the Award 2004—Reverend Abraham Torres; The The President then declared in a press con- War on Terrorism is not ‘‘a military problem Rising Star Award 2004—Marilyn Vega. ference that, ‘‘I don’t know where [bin Laden] alone.’’ In fact the overreliance on military

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The stone wall surrounding the field was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to terrorist attack; despite capturing and killing built during the FDR era as a WPA project to Monday, September 13, 2004 al Qaeda leaders, the organization remains provide area jobs after the Great Depression. operational; we shortchanged homeland secu- In 1984, major renovations brought the field Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause rity; and the President’s attempt to make and track up to state regulations and new to recognize William M. Raine of Parkville, America safer by taking the fight to the enemy lighting was installed. In the ‘90s, however, the Missouri, a very special young man who has and invading Iraq has done nothing to deter location started to become a problem: the field exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship bin Laden’s desire to attack the U.S. again. was plagued by repeated flooding from Fish- and leadership by taking an active part in the The administration has failed to adequately ing River, the field was now across town from Boy Scouts of America, and in earning the address the worldwide threat of terror. It has the high school, and parking was more inad- most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Wil- alienated much of the international community equate with each passing year. Early in the liam will receive his Eagle Scout Award on and failed to assemble an effective coalition. 2000s, the community passed a bond issue to September 12, 2004, at the Theodore Naish We honor the fallen today, but we must also build a Performing Arts Center, which opened Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, Kansas. refocus America’s foreign and security policy. in fall 2003, a new Career Center building, William has been very active with his troop, f which will open in January 2005, and this participating in many Scout activities. Over the Tiger Stadium, officially opening tonight Sep- many years William has been involved with EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE tember 10, 2004. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in merit badges, but the respect of his family, TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED congratulating the people of Excelsior Springs peers, and community. AGAINST UNITED STATES ON on their new Tiger Stadium, and wishing the Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Tigers the best of luck in their new home. commending William M. Raine for his accom- f plishments with the Boy Scouts of America SPEECH OF and for his efforts put forth in achieving the EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE highest distinction of Eagle Scout. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF OF MINNESOTA TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AGAINST UNITED STATES ON RECOGNIZING CORY HOGAN FOR Thursday, September 9, 2004 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, we will SPEECH OF never forget the events of September 11, 2001—where we were, how we felt and how HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO HON. SAM GRAVES the America people came together as one Na- OF CONNECTICUT OF MISSOURI tion, undivided. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On the third anniversary of this tragedy, we Thursday, September 9, 2004 Monday, September 13, 2004 again stand together to honor the victims and Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause their loved ones, and to pay tribute to the our nation will stop and reflect on the terrible to recognize Cory Hogan of Kansas City, Mis- women and men who continue to protect and events that occurred three years ago on that souri, a very special young man who has ex- defend our Nation at home and around the day. Each of us will remember in vivid detail emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and world. where we were and what we were doing when leadership by taking an active part in the Boy As the American people move forward, we we realized that America had come under Scouts of America, Troop 357, and in earning also know our lives have forever been murderous attack by cowardly terrorists. We the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. changed. We understand the threat of ter- will remember the way that firemen and po- Cory has been very active with his troop, rorism is a reality that must be confronted and licemen rushed into burning buildings to save participating in many Scout activities. Over the prevented. Yet, the spirit of this strong, proud lives. We will remember the heroism of the many years Cory has been involved with Nation will overcome this threat and prevail passengers and crew of Flight 93. We will re- Scouting, he has not only earned numerous against adversaries who attempt to harm us. member the 3,000 friends, family and loved merit badges, but the respect of his family, As we look to the future, we must not forget ones who died that day, and we will pay a peers, and community. the past. We must understand how and why debt of thanks to the men and women of our Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the events of 9/11 happened and we must re- military who continue the fight against ter- commending Cory Hogan for his accomplish- main determined to keep our homeland and rorism in far off places. ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for our families safe and secure. And, forever, we And I, for one, Mr. Speaker, will recall the his efforts put forth in achieving the highest must remember the 3,000 men and women spirit of bipartisanship that pervaded Wash- distinction of Eagle Scout. who lost their lives on this tragic day—they ington in the days that followed—how Mem- f are forever enshrined in the memory of our bers of Congress stood together on the steps nation. of the Capitol, singing ‘‘God Bless America’’ in EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE f one strong voice. As we consider the events HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF of that day, I urge my colleagues to recapture TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED RECOGNIZING EXCELSIOR SPRINGS that spirit and move quickly to adopt the re- AGAINST UNITED STATES ON FOOTBALL AND THE OFFICIAL forms of the September 11th Commission. By SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 OPENING OF TIGER STADIUM doing so, we will improve our intelligence gathering capabilities, improve coordination SPEECH OF HON. SAM GRAVES between government agencies and strengthen HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO OF MISSOURI Congressional oversight of the intelligence OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As Americans stop to consider how much Monday, September 13, 2004 the world has changed in these three years, it Thursday, September 9, 2004 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause is imperative that the Congress do all that it Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize the Excelsior Springs Football Ti- can to ensure that our government changes discuss H. Res. 757, legislation commemo- gers, a team steeped in history with a prom- with the world. Every day that goes by without rating the third anniversary of the September ising future, thanks in part to the new Tiger action to embrace the reforms of the Commis- 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against our country. Stadium, which is officially opening tonight, sion is a day that our ability to prevent another I remember September 11, 2001, vividly. September 10, 2004. 9/11 is limited. The weather in our Nation’s capital was warm

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.005 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1599 and sunny. I was giving a speech on the should monitor all 7,000 miles of our border RECOGNIZING MATTHEW EMERY House floor. Soon after I finished, the Capitol 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ECKARD FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT building was evacuated. I did not know until I Astonishingly, on the 3rd anniversary of the got back to my office that planes had hit the attacks, America’s police, firefighters, and World Trade Center buildings in New York and HON. SAM GRAVES that a third plane that may have been headed emergency response personnel still lack the fundamental ability to communicate with each OF MISSOURI toward the Capitol building was taken down in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a field in Pennsylvania. I am profoundly grate- other by radio. Congress must increase fund- ful that the passengers aboard United Airlines ing to help States and local governments pur- Monday, September 13, 2004 Flight 93 bravely fought back, thinking of the chase essential equipment. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause safety of others, not of their own well-being. Our Nation has 95,000 miles of coastline to recognize Matthew Emery Eckard, an out- Their actions saved the lives of untold num- and 361 ports. Yet, the Federal government standing young man who has exemplified the bers of us who were in Washington, D.C. that will spend only $46 million on port security finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by day. grants this year while spending $10 billion to taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of The resolution on the floor today appro- America, Troop 444, and by earning the most develop a missile defense system that is irrel- priately honors those who lost their lives due prestigious award of Eagle Scout. to these heinous attacks. Thousands of hus- evant to the threat posed by al-Qaeda. Con- Matthew has been active with his troop by bands, fathers, mothers, wives, daughters, gress should increase funding for radiation de- participating in many Scout activities. Over the brothers, children, grandparents and others tection equipment to screen every cargo con- 14 years Matt has been involved with Scout- were lost on that day. We must never forget tainer, beef up the presence of U.S. inspectors ing, he has earned 29 merit badges. Matt set those individuals and their families. at foreign ports to inspect cargo destined for the goal in 2001 to be the youngest Eagle The resolution also honors the heroic ac- the U.S., and enhance the Coast Guard fleet. Scout in Kansas City. I am proud of him for tions and sacrifices of our men and women in Five times as many Americans travel on achieving this goal and becoming the fifth the U.S. military and their families. I have had trains and transit each day as on planes, but youngest Eagle Scout in the whole United the privilege of visiting with dozens of our men less than two percent of the transportation se- States. He was a 3-year camper at H. Roe and women in uniform, both here at home and Bartle Scout Reservation, and is a Brother- curity budget goes to non-aviation programs. in a war zone. I am continually awed by the hood member in the Order of the Arrow. Congress and the Administration should in- professionalism, determination, and commit- For his Eagle Scout project, Matt repainted ment of our troops. crease funding for passenger rail and transit and surveyed the only Corp of Engineers flood I am also pleased that H. Res. 757 acknowl- security. A baseline level of security for the gauge on Line Creek beneath Vivion Road in edges the service and sacrifice of the first re- transit systems in the 50 largest metropolitan Riverside, Missouri. This gauge is the official sponders—emergency personnel, fire fighters, areas would cost $2 billion. marker used to measure the creek in the flood police officers, and others—who aided the in- Most of the 20 tons of nuclear material at of 1993. nocent victims of the terrorist attacks. While 130 facilities in 40 countries has no more se- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in these individuals humbly say they were merely curity than a night watchman and a chain link commending Matthew Emery Eckard for his doing their jobs that day, their selfless actions fence. In 2001, a bipartisan commission rec- accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of embody some of the best qualities of the America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- ommended tripling funding to $3 billion a year American people. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. for programs to help secure nuclear materials Finally, the resolution congratulates the f Congress and the President for various steps around the world from terrorists. taken to improve the security of the American Finally, I want to say that I am disappointed CENTENARY OF ST. MICHAEL’S people in the wake of September 11th. that H. Res. 757 contains several whereas COLLEGE While Congress has adopted some piece- clauses implying a link between al-Qaeda and meal improvements on the security front, al- Iraq, and Iraq and the September 11th at- HON. BERNARD SANDERS Qaeda will not wait for us to make gradual im- tacks. A variety of experts, including the 9/11 OF VERMONT provements. Security must be improved today, Commission and the Senate Intelligence Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not after the next attack. Congress and the Bush administration must mittee, have concluded there was no coopera- Monday, September 13, 2004 stop the finger pointing, turf protection, and tion between Iraq and al-Qaeda on the Sep- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, this is a time minor tweaking that have been the primary tember 11, 2001, attacks or anything else. It is for celebration of higher education in the features of the Federal government’s response also inappropriate to link Iraq to the global war Green Mountain State: One hundred years to 9/11. It is time for bolder action. against al-Qaeda. Iraq did not pose an urgent ago Saint Michael’s College was founded in Aviation security is not what it should be. threat to our national security. Iraq did not Winooski, Vermont. Security screeners need the same upgraded have ties to al-Qaeda. Iraq had not attacked In the past century the college has seen its equipment used in congressional office build- the United States, nor is there any evidence enrollment burgeon from 34 students to 1,900 ings and the White House. We need to deploy Iraq planned to attack us. Iraq did not have students. It has grown from very modest be- technology to detect plastic explosives carried weapons of mass destruction, nor any delivery ginnings into a major institution of higher edu- on board planes. We must screen employees system capable of attacking us. cation, widely known as one of the finest lib- and vendors who work on the runways and eral arts colleges in the Northeast, and one of have access to planes, but who are not cur- I supported the war against the Taliban and the premier Catholic colleges in America. With rently screened at all. All cargo carried on al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, and I continue to the diversity of its student body, and its long passenger planes must be tested for explo- support military action against al-Qaeda. But, history as one of the first schools to offer edu- sives. We need effective countermeasures to use a resolution commemorating the anni- cation in teaching English as a second lan- and international agreements to reduce the versary of 9/11 to peddle discredited theories guage, its reputation for academic excellence threat of shoulder-fired missiles. The arbitrary about Iraq in order to cover for the failures of is not just national but international. cap on the number of security screeners the Bush administration in Iraq and justify the Priests of the Society of St. Edmund emi- should be lifted. diversion of resources from the war against grated to North America, fleeing religious per- A fully unified terrorist watch list that is elec- our real national security threat—al-Qaeda— secution in France in the late nineteenth cen- tronically accessible to necessary Federal and does a disservice to the American people. tury. They settled in Vermont, and changed State officials for real-time searches must be forever the shape of education in their adopt- put in place now. I will vote in favor of H. Res. 757 because ed state. Border security is still notably lacking, three I want to honor those I mentioned at the out- As an order dedicated to education, the years after 9/11. The Federal government set of my statement—those who lost their lives Edmundites founded Saint Michael’s College should hire 3,000 additional border inspectors in the attacks, those who tried valiantly to in 1904. With an initial investment of $5,000 and border patrol agents to secure our bor- save lives on that day, and our men and they began the college on the Kelly Farm in ders with Canada and Mexico. Existing tech- women in uniform. But, I want to state for the Winooski Park. Their initial effort was modest, nologies, like remote sensors, long-range record that I disagree with some of the rhet- just under three dozen students ranging in age cameras, and unmanned aerial vehicles, oric in the resolution. from 10 to 22. Few, except the visionary

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The its vision, commitment, and leadership as pol- small beginnings would emerge the thriving in- alumni, those prior generations of St. Mi- icy makers; commitment to the improvement stitution which, a century later, is widely chael’s students, have gone on to do signifi- of student performance and evidence of aca- known for both its rigorous academic program cant work in the world, serving as models for demic achievement; evidence of strong com- and its deep commitment to service. the engaged students of today, and contribute munity support for the district; cooperation The founders themselves probably did not as generous benefactors to the fiscal well- among board members and the super- foresee that the college, originally open only to being of the college. intendent; and evidence of successful school- men, would go co-educational in 1970, or that I have spoken at St. Michael’s, met with business partnerships. its commitment to excellence in every pur- classes there, and had its students serve as Congratulations to the following members of suit—in developing the ethical as well as the interns in my office. So I say with confidence the Lewisville district school board: Mark intellectual and spiritual side of human exist- that its students are remarkable young people, Shaw, Fred Placke, Carol Kyer, Anita Nelson, ence, in improving the body as well as the for they embody that dedication to conjoining Tom Kim, Mike McDaniel, and Tom Ferguson mind—would lead to the Ice Knights winning learning with service which is the hallmark of for the honor. the NCAA Division II hockey championship. the college. I am delighted that your award-winning per- (Nor have the women far behind: in 2000 the As St. Michael’s College moves into its sec- formance has garnered you this recognition. St. Michael’s field hockey team advanced to ond century, the people of Vermont salute its Your work is greatly appreciated. the NCAA Division II Final Four.) The founders past achievement and its present accomplish- The Lewisville school district has a history knew they were sowing the seeds for building ment. Situated above the Winooski River, of outstanding distinction throughout the State character and giving a base for achievement overlooking the splendors of Mount Mansfield, of Texas and continues to pursue educational in the secular world, but even they could not it is my firm expectation that St. Michael’s Col- excellence. Every member is vital to the over- have foreseen that graduates of St. Michael’s lege and its campus community will continue all goal and performance of the board. would serve in the United States Senate, and to sparkle, a bright jewel in the Green Moun- f head some of America’s largest and most im- tain State. HONORING STEPHEN C. ROBERTS portant corporations, or win the Pulitzer Prize. f Many graduates serve their fellow men and FOR HIS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNIZING DANIEL BRYAN women, here and abroad, with great dedica- TO THE UNITED STATES DE- DUDDY FOR ACHIEVING THE tion, though that they could have foreseen, for PARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT commitment to the welfare of the underprivi- leged and dispossessed has always been cen- HON. SAM GRAVES tral to the Edmundite mission. HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI Today, the 1,900 full-time undergraduate OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students at St. Michael’s reside in an environ- Monday, September 13, 2004 ment in which learning takes place both in and Monday, September 13, 2004 out of the classroom. In addition to its under- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause graduates, a multitude of graduate and inter- to recognize Stephen C. Roberts, Senior Audi- to recognize Daniel Bryan Duddy, a very spe- national students experience its commitment tor for the United States Department of Agri- cial young man who has exemplified the finest to moral and ethical development, a commit- culture Great Plains Region. Mr. Roberts has qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- ment inspired by the strong Edmundite tradi- exemplified the finest qualities of leadership ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- tion of service. Although it is now run by a and service and is being honored for his 30 ica, Troop 444, and by earning the most pres- secular Board of Trustees, and no longer are year commitment to Federal service. tigious award of Eagle Scout. the majority of its teachers Edmundite priests, Mr. Roberts began his career with the Office Bryan has been very active with his troop, of the Inspector General in 1978, as an audi- St. Michael’s still is guided by the spirit of its participating in many Scout activities. Over the founding order, the recognition that service tor in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and trans- 10 years Bryan has been involved with Scout- ferred to the Beltsville, Maryland, office later and education are inextricably linked, and in- ing, he has earned numerous merit badges tellectual growth must proceed in concert with that year. In 1982, Mr. Roberts moved to our and held several leadership positions. Bryan Kansas City office. Mr. Roberts rapidly pro- spiritual and ethical deepening. served as both Patrol and Senior Patrol Lead- St. Michael’s was one of the first colleges to gressed with the Office of the Inspector Gen- er, was a 2-year camper at H. Roe Bartle institute an Alternative Spring Break, enabling eral to Supervisory Auditor in 1985 where he Scout Reservation, and is a Firebuilder in the students to work in inner cities and rural areas has served until his August 21, 2004 retire- Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Bryan is also a current to rebuild communities and provide needed ment. Brotherhood member in the Order of the services. Today, the college lives out its com- During his illustrious career with the USDA, Arrow. Mr. Roberts was recognized for directing com- mitment to service in many ways at home and For his Eagle Scout project, Bryan con- abroad. In the past few years, student pro- plex audits of management and security of in- structed several permanent seating benches formation technology, as well as serving on grams have gone to Calcutta, Tanzania, Haiti around the campfire rings at Tall Oaks Chris- and elsewhere to learn and do good work. St. Quality Assessment Review teams in Chicago, tian camp. Illinois, and San Francisco, California. Michael’s remains dedicated to teaching biol- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in He also received awards for audits of food ogy and literature, history and philosophy—but commending Daniel Bryan Duddy for his ac- service management companies and vendors is also enduringly dedicated to working with complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- performed at school districts located in seven the impoverished, the homeless, and the vic- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the States and Puerto Rico. Mr. Roberts was also tims of AIDS. highest distinction of Eagle Scout. It is a particular mark of St. Michael’s excel- one of the original instructors at the Office of lence that it was recently invited to join the f the Inspector General Audit Academy started elite ranks of colleges and universities hosting 2004 TEXAS HONOR SCHOOL BOARD in 1988 and he also developed an Audit Sur- Phi Beta Kappa chapters on campus. FOR LEWISVILLE vey Techniques training course for the agen- And Saint Michael’s continues to grow ever cy. In 1984 and 1985, Mr. Roberts was de- stronger academically. For fourteen consecu- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS tailed to the North Atlantic Region to act as a Supervisory Auditor over work being con- tive years it has been highly rated in rankings OF TEXAS of colleges by US News and World Report, ducted in Puerto Rico. Mr. Roberts has had a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in 2003 it was identified by Newsweek diverse and exemplary career with a consist- magazine as one of thirty ‘‘hidden treasure’’ Monday, September 13, 2004 ently high level of accomplishments in his colleges that deserve wider national recogni- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I would many years of Federal service for the U.S. tion. like to congratulate one of my hometown Department of Agriculture. Under the able leadership of President Marc school districts for its outstanding achieve- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in vanderHeyden, a dedicated and excellent fac- ments and recently being named a 2004 commending the career of Stephen C. Rob- ulty teaches courses which are at the cutting Texas Honor School Board by the Texas As- erts, who exemplifies the qualities of dedica- edge of knowledge, while still rooted in the sociation of School Administrators. tion and service to the United States Depart- great traditions of learning. The staff at the Among the factors that resulted in the rec- ment of Agriculture Great Plains Region and college are as committed to excellence and ognition of the Lewisville School Board were the people of the United States of America.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.014 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1601 CONGRATULATING CROATIAN switches between pure electric, pure gasoline, who exemplifies the qualities of dedication and SONS LODGE NUMBER 170 or combined operation to maximize fuel effi- service to Heartland Health and the people of ciency and performance, and the Escape Hy- northwest Missouri. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY brid is projected to surpass 35 miles-per-gal- f lon in city driving. Additionally, exhaust emis- OF INDIANA IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sions will be lower than many vehicles cur- rently on the market. ZACHARY VIRGIN Monday, September 13, 2004 The technology that makes the Escape Hy- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- brid possible is revolutionary, and the fact that HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH tinct honor to congratulate the Croatian Sons Ford has produced a hybrid SUV dem- OF OHIO Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fraternal onstrates Ford’s continued leadership in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union on the festive occasion of its 97th Anni- automobile industry. I am proud that the Ford Monday, September 13, 2004 versary and Golden Member banquet on Sun- Claycomo Plant, located in Missouri’s Sixth day, October 3, 2004. District, will assemble the Escape Hybrid. It is Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will a testament to the employees at Claycomo, honor and remembrance of Zachary Virgin, an hold this gala event at the Croatian Center in especially since the plant already produces angel of light and love, whose brief journey Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the anniver- Ford F-series models and the Escape and the here brought joy and love to his mother and sary celebration entails a formal recognition of Mazda Tribute. father, Shane and Joseph, and to everyone the Union’s Golden Members, those who have Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing who held him, loved him, and gazed upon achieved fifty years of membership. This Ford Motor Company and the Ford Claycomo him. year’s honorees that have attained fifty years Plant as they begin production of the Ford Es- Forever perfect and innocent baby of membership include: Mary Badovinac, Betty cape Hybrid. Zachary’s message of giving and grace Balanoff, Mary Lou Brown, Matthew f brought light and warmth into our world. He Guglielmetti, George Kepcher, Margaret will live forever within the hearts and memo- Knack, Anastasia Kresich, Charles Lacko, HONORING LOWELL C. KRUSE FOR ries of his parents, and his song will be heard Beverly Perko, Mary Plesha, Theresa Anne HIS 20 YEARS OF SERVICE AS for all time. Young, and Mary Ann Zorich. PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HEART- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me These loyal and dedicated individuals share LAND HEALTH in honor and remembrance of Zachary Virgin, this prestigious honor with approximately 429 whose beautiful, brief life has become a mir- additional Lodge members who have pre- HON. SAM GRAVES acle of life for others. We honor and recognize viously attained this important designation. OF MISSOURI the love and courage of Shane and Joseph This memorable day will begin with a morn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Virgin, loving parents of baby Zachary. We ex- tend our condolences to you both, and to your ing mass at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Monday, September 13, 2004 Church in Gary, Indiana, with the Reverend extended family and friends, and we wish you Father Stephen Loncar officiating. The festivi- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause strength and peace within your deep sorrow. ties will be culturally enriched by the perform- to recognize Lowell C. Kruse, President and An angel of heaven, baby Zachary will for- ance of several Croatian musical groups. The CEO of Heartland Health, an employer of ever soar with a song of life and message of Croatian Glee Club, ‘‘Preradovic,’’ and the 2,600 located in St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. hope for other babies: A baby breathes with Hoosier Hrvarti Adult Tamburitza Orchestra, Kruse has exemplified the finest qualities of his breath; a baby sees with his eyes; a baby will both perform at this gala event. The Cro- leadership and service and is being honored lives with his life. Baby Zachary is their guard- atian Strings Tamburitzans and Junior Danc- for his 20 year commitment to Heartland ian angel, he lives on through all of them, and ers directed by Dennis Barunica will provide Health and the people of northwest Missouri. he will never be forgotten. May his life, love, additional entertainment for those in attend- Mr. Kruse was born in Lake City, Iowa, just and memory forever bring you strength, com- ance. A formal dinner banquet at 3:30 in the about four hours north of St. Joseph where he fort and peace. afternoon will end the day’s festivities. currently lives with his wife of 40 years, Leslie f Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distin- Marsden-Kruse. Together, Lowell and Leslie TRIBUTE HONORING THE 60TH guished colleagues to join me in commending have three adult sons. Mr. Kruse began his WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. Lodge president Betty Morgavan, and all the career in 1967 as the Assistant Administrator AND MRS. ALBERT JOHNSON, SR. other members of the Croatian Fraternal of St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis, Min- Union Lodge Number 170, for their loyalty and nesota. For the next ten years, Mr. Kruse held radiant display of passion for their ethnicity. leadership positions in a variety of health fa- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE The Croatian community has played a key role cilities in the Minneapolis area, before moving OF NEW JERSEY in enriching the quality of life and culture of to New York in 1977 to become President and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CEO of Park Ridge Hospital and Nursing Northwest Indiana. It is my hope that this year Monday, September 13, 2004 will bring renewed hope and prosperity for all Home in Rochester. Two years later, he be- members of the Croatian community and their came President and CEO of Update Health Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- families. System, Inc. in Rochester. In 1984, Mr. Kruse leagues here in the House of Representatives came to St. Joseph as President and CEO of to join me as I rise to congratulate Mr. and f Heartland Health, and he hasn’t looked back Mrs. Albert Johnson, Sr. on their 60th wedding RECOGNIZING FORD MOTOR since. During Mr. Kruse’s tenure as President anniversary. A celebration in their honor is COMPANY and CEO, Heartland has been the recipient of being hosted by their children at the Galloping the Missouri Quality Award, the Distinguished Hill Caterers in Union, New Jersey on Friday, HON. SAM GRAVES Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, and in August 27, 2004. OF MISSOURI 2000 was named one of the top 100 hospitals Albert Johnson, Sr. and the former Loretta IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the country for orthopedics and cardio- Cobb were married in Newark, New Jersey on vascular care. Mr. Kruse has been the recipi- August 24, 1944. This blessed union produced Monday, September 13, 2004 ent of the Justin Ford Kimball Innovators six children, fourteen grandchildren and fifteen Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise to Award from the American Hospital Associa- great-grandchildren. The Johnsons made their recognize the introduction of the 2005 Ford tion, and the Visionary Leadership Award and home in Newark before moving to Hillside, Escape Hybrid, expected to roll off the assem- the Distinguished Service Award from the Mis- New Jersey in the late sixties. Mr. Johnson re- bly lines at the Ford Claycomo Plant in souri Hospital Association. In addition to his tired from the United States Post office after Claycomo, Missouri, beginning in August. work at Heartland, Mr. Kruse currently serves working there for many years. Mrs. Johnson The Escape Hybrid is the first vehicle of its on the Boards of Directors for Premier, Inc., was a homemaker and childcare provider. She kind to combine hybrid technology with SUV the Excellence in Missouri Foundation, and delighted in providing a warm and nurturing capability. The Escape Hybrid can be powered the Missouri State Coordinating Board for environment for her young charges. solely by the gasoline engine, solely by the Higher Education. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are deeply religious electric motor, or by using both working to- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and they celebrate their faith at the Emanuel gether. The hybrid system automatically commending the career of Lowell C. Kruse, Missionary Baptist Church in Newark. Mr.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.019 E13PT1 E1602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2004 Johnson is a deacon there and Mrs. Johnson IN HONOR OF THE JEWISH HIGH who served valiantly to protect our liberties but is a deaconess as well as a church mother. HOLY DAYS remain unaccounted for. America remains vigi- This couple embodies the spirit of matrimony lant in its effort to see that each one of these and faith as they travel together to visit the HON. NANCY PELOSI nearly 93,000 brave soldiers are identified, ac- sick. They also hold weekly prayer service at OF CALIFORNIA counted for, and returned to their families. Re- a facility for senior citizens. Mr. and Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently, I met with representatives from the De- Johnson inspire others with their words of en- partment of Defense Prisoner of War—Missing couragement and their harmonious demean- Monday, September 13, 2004 Personnel office and was pleased to learn of ors. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, in the Jewish the Department’s steadfast dedication to see Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me community this time of year is marked by re- to it that each one of these POW/MIA cases in letting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, Sr.’s flection thanksgiving, consecration, and cele- is resolved. family, friends and congregation know that bration. It is a time to reflect on the events of America owes an enormous debt of grati- their 60th anniversary is indeed a cause for the past year and be thankful for family and tude to those who have answered the call to celebration. friends whose love and support guide and in- defend our freedoms and there is no better spire us each day. And it is a time to rededi- way to honor that debt than to remain com- f cate ourselves to our commitment to tikkun mitted to bringing closure to the suffering for olam, repairing our world, both at home and each of their families. We will never forget the HONORING ASIAN COMMUNITY abroad. sacrifices that thousands of American Soldiers MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES It is also a time to remember our commit- have made throughout the world in the name ment to our democratic ally and friend, the of liberty and freedom, and we must do every- HON. BARBARA LEE state of Israel. Israel stands as a symbol of thing we can to help bring the POW/MIA sol- Jewish prosperity and survival that dates back diers home. OF CALIFORNIA more than 5,000 years. This strong tradition is To date, the Department of Defense lists IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES why we must continue to work and pray for 1,854 Americans as missing and unaccounted Monday, September 13, 2004 peace. for from the Vietnam War. There are 1,415 in Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Over the past year we have again wit- Vietnam, 377 in Laos, 55 in Cambodia and 7 Asian Community Mental Health Services of nessed continued violence in the Middle East, in PRC (People’s Republic of China) territorial Oakland, California for 30 years of invaluable but steps have also been taken to reinvigorate waters. service to the community. a peace process between Israelis and Pal- I display the POW/MIA flag outside my of- estinians. We must continue to support these fice as a constant reminder to those who visit, Asian Community Mental Health Services efforts and remain optimistic that they will re- that there are heroes who have not yet made (ACMHS) was founded in 1974 with the objec- sult in a lasting peace for all in the region. It it home. I encourage my colleagues to join me tive of providing community based mental is time for all parties to the Roadmap to use tomorrow in honoring these brave soldiers by health services to the East Bay’s Asian Pacific the opportunities presented by the Sharon renewing our resolve to close these cases and Islander Community. The services provided by plan to bring an end to the violence and end the suffering caused by the uncertainty of ACMHS are unique in that they are designed achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. their fate. not only to provide care that is comprehen- As we begin the year 5765, we are also sive, but that is structured in accordance with f celebrating 350 Years of Jewish Life in Amer- the cultural background of the patients it ica and American Jewish History Month. Last IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF serves. ACMHS services are available in year, the Congress recognized and marked SHERMAN HENDRICKS twelve languages and dialects, and aim to this anniversary by passing a resolution noting serve Oakland’s Asian Pacific children, ado- the important contributions of the American HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH lescents, adults, and their families. Jewish community to our nation’s civic, social, OF OHIO The role played by ACMHS in Oakland’s economic, and cultural life. Indeed, as my col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Asian Pacific Islander community is truly vital leagues observed, the American Jewish com- Monday, September 13, 2004 due not only to the caliber of health service it munity has ‘‘sought to actualize the broad provides, but also because of its continuous principles of liberty and justice that are en- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in involvement in community life through the shrined in the Constitution of the United honor and remembrance of Sherman Hen- working relationships it has cultivated with vir- States.’’ dricks, United States veteran, beloved family tually every major social service provider in In Congress, my Democratic colleagues and member, friend and mentor to many. the East Bay. ACMHS is able to maintain and I are fighting to bring prosperity, opportunity Mr. Hendricks was committed to family, broaden the scope of its services not only by and security to every corner of America. We faith, community and country. He proudly and coordinating with these organizations in order are committed to growing the economy; to ex- honorably served our country as a member of to deliver high quality health care to its pa- panding access to quality affordable health the United States Army, and was a veteran of tients, but also by sponsoring and participating care; to keeping our promise to our children the Korean War. Following his honorable dis- in a variety of community-building programs for safe schools with well-paid teachers; to charge, Mr. Hendricks brought the integrity and events such as the ACMHS Annual Multi- honoring our historic commitment to seniors and strong work ethic that was reflected in his Ethnic Conference, and the recent establish- so they can retire with security and dignity; to service to our country to his work and commu- ment of the ACMHS Neighborhood Learning sustaining a healthy environment; to upholding nity service. Center in Oakland. the separation of church and state; to pro- Back in Cleveland, Mr. Hendricks worked On October 7, 2004, Asian Community tecting civil rights; and to fighting discrimina- diligently at Anchor Industries and RBW Com- Mental Health Services will be celebrating its tion in all forms. pany. He loved his work and developed long- 30th anniversary in Oakland, California. I I pray that we all experience peace, pros- lasting friendships with colleagues. He was al- would like to mark this occasion by com- perity, opportunity, and security in the New ways known as a giving, caring person who mending this organization for the exceptional Year. L’Shana Tova Tikatevu. would go the extra mile for anyone in need. service it has provided to the community not f His concern for others branched out into the only in its capacity as a health service pro- community, where he was active in the Cuya- vider, but also as a leader in working to HONORING POW/MIA RECOGNITION hoga County Republican Party as a Precinct strengthen cultural and community ties among DAY Committee Person, a position he held for the people of Oakland. By remaining com- nearly forty-two years. Additionally, Mr. Hen- mitted to the areas of health and multicultural HON. JACK QUINN dricks continually inspired others within his awareness throughout its thirty years of serv- OF NEW YORK church community. He served as a Senior ice, ACMHS has contributed enormously not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trustee at the Antioch Chapel Baptist Church only to the East Bay’s Asian Pacific Islander of Cleveland, and read Scripture every morn- community, but also to the 9th Congressional Monday, September 13, 2004 ing at 7:00 am without fail. District as a whole. I salute and congratulate Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is Na- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Asian Community Mental Health Services for tional POW/MIA recognition day. This annual in honor and remembrance of Sherman Hen- 30 remarkable years of service. day of recognition honors those brave soldiers dricks, an outstanding American citizen whose

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.023 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1603 integrity, warmth, and concern for others has ent in support of our students. The proceeds These weapons are not used for hunting left an indelible mark upon on our Cleveland from this extravaganza will be used to provide animals. They are used to kill human beings. community. I extend my deepest condolences college scholarships for Newark high school The assault weapons ban has bipartisan to Mr. Hendricks’ beloved sisters and brothers, graduates and to aid others who are struggling support, both in Congress and across the na- Celestine Maudlin, Isabelle Hendricks, to stay in school. tion. Napolean Hendricks, Spencer Hendricks and Mr. Speaker, please join me in extending Seventy-five percent of Americans want to William Hendricks; to his many nieces and my thanks to my neighbor, Ms. Barbara Kukla, see the ban extended. Even two-thirds of gun nephews and to his extended family members for her contributions to the civic and cultural owners favor renewing the ban. and many friends. Although he will be deeply life of our community, and I invite my col- Yet the Republican leadership has refused missed, the wonderful life and legacy of Sher- leagues to join me in sending our congratula- to take action. Now, these killing machines will man Hendricks will be remembered always by tions for her outstanding achievements which be back in circulation. all whom he loved and inspired—especially his celebrate what is best and brightest about our Good and decent people won’t buy them. family and closest friends—today, and for gen- city, and have brought such positive recogni- Those who hate us will, and we have just erations to come. tion to the city of Newark. made it easier. The President says he favors the ban, but f f he made no effort to get his Republican lead- TRIBUTE TO MS. BARBARA KUKLA TRIBUTE TO THE PINELANDS ership, which controls both the House and CULTURAL SOCIETY Senate, to bring the issue up for a vote. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE f OF NEW JERSEY HON. JIM SAXTON OF NEW JERSEY IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF LA PROVIDENCIA FAM- Monday, September 13, 2004 Monday, September 13, 2004 ILY CENTER Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Barbara Kukla, an outstanding pay tribute to the Pinelands Cultural Society HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH member of my community who has been the as it celebrates its 30th year of incorporation OF OHIO lifeblood of the community spirit and cultural with a special celebration concert at Albert IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vitality of my hometown of Newark. Music Hall on November 20, 2004. Monday, September 13, 2004 She is a writer, a journalist, a historian, a The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Pres- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mentor, and was the award-winning Star- ervation Society is a grass roots, non-profit, Ledger Editor of ‘‘Newark This Week,’’ a 4- honor and recognition of Catholic Charities’ La all-volunteer organization that has been oper- Providencia Family Center, a Hispanic Senior page weekly section that highlighted events ating in southern New Jersey for the past important to original Newarkers, helping to Center that exists to provide support, pro- three decades to preserve the cultural heritage grams and services for Cleveland’s westside make local events more successful and cre- of the New Jersey Pinelands region. ating a community meeting place for all our elderly Hispanic citizens. The Society’s goals include preservation In 1984 several community leaders and resi- citizens. Barbara’s thorough and sustaining and stimulation of interest in South Jersey’s dents within the Cleveland Hispanic commu- coverage of Newark news generated public in- musical and cultural heritage. Running a live nity came together to address the issue of terest in local events, contributing greatly to show 50 Saturday nights each year, plus spe- Cleveland’s vulnerable and increasing elderly the growth and development of our city. cial occasion Sunday shows, the proceeds, Hispanic population. The facility, programs Her love for Newark is not only limited to along with individual donations of time, talents and services that were developed twenty current events, but includes its rich past. She and money have culminated in the creation of years ago have evolved over the years, but shared a great friendship with Miss Rhapsody, the present 35-seat concert hall building called the vision, assistance and compassion has re- a legendary Newark jazz singer, who intro- ‘‘Albert Music Hall’’ which serves as a ‘‘living mained a constant source of comfort and hope duced her to many local musicians and piqued history’’ venue for the presentation of live for countless seniors and their families. her interest in the thriving music scene. Bar- acoustic music concerts in the decades-old Along with providing vital services such as bara’s involvement led to countless hours of tradition of people indigenous to the Pinelands transportation, health screenings, home visits, research and writing, establishing her as the area. It also serves as a repository for exten- social activities and events, the bi-lingual and preeminent historian on Newark’s prominence sive historic archives including audiotape and bi-cultural Center staff and volunteers consist- from the 1920s to the present, and inspiring videotape recordings, documentation and pho- ently understand and focus on the cultural and her first book, Swing City. Her second book, tographs reflecting life in the New Jersey linguistic needs of those whom they serve. All Defying the Odds, follows the lives of eight of Pines from the early 1900s. services provided at La Providencia are of- Newark’s most distinguished women, and in- Albert Music Hall has been inducted into the fered without regard to race, religion, gender, cludes the biographies of 180 others. American Folklore Center, Local Legacies Col- disability or ability to pay. Among her many honors, Barbara has re- lection Archive at the Library of Congress, and Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me ceived a Recognition Award from the Newark is also registered in the Library of Congress’ in honor and celebration of the 20th Anniver- Preservation & Landmarks Committee, the Moving Image Collections Archive Database. sary of the La Providencia Family Center— Newark Community Development Network’s Thus, I am pleased to recognize the efforts Cleveland’s Westside Hispanic Senior Center. Charles E. Cummings Award, the Newark Do of an expert staff of volunteers for their efforts For two decades, the Center has existed as a Something’s Lifetime Award for Community in bringing New Jersey’s history to life. I con- vital lifeline to our elderly Hispanic citizens, Leadership, the Metropolitan Baptist Church of gratulate them, and wish them many more providing hope, health and a true under- Newark’s Living Legend Award, and the John decades of success. standing and connection to the homeland of Cotton Dana Distinguished Lecturer Award, f every senior who visits there. named after the founder of the Newark Mu- ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN seum and Library. f In support of the Barbara Kukla Scholarship TRIBUTE TO THE NEW JERSEY Fund, Barbara will be hosting Newark Stars on HON. JIM McDERMOTT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Parade for Newark Students, a star-studded OF WASHINGTON TRADES COUNCIL event which will feature a wide-ranging array IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of music by artists who were either born in Monday, September 13, 2004 HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Newark or have long-time ties to our city. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, in the one OF NEW JERSEY Stars such as Gloria Gaynor, Melba Moore, minute it will take to read these remarks, an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Monotones, Drinkard Singers II, Yvette Uzi can fire off 1,700 rounds. Glover, the South Side High School Madrigals, Uzis and similar assault weapons are about Monday, September 13, 2004 Robert Banks, Carrie Smith, Kevin Maynor, to be legal again, as if we don’t have enough Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Don Williams and Lady CiCi, Gwen Moten, BJ to worry about in America. recognize a landmark achievement of the Plus Forty, Pam Purvis and Bob Ackerman, For the past ten years, the assault weapons hardworking men and women of New Jersey. Carrie Jackson, and Gil ‘‘Bebop’’ Benson will ban has protected Americans from these le- This month, the New Jersey Building and Con- all be on hand to showcase their musical tal- thal, military-designed guns. struction Trades Council will be holding its

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.027 E13PT1 E1604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2004 100th convention at Caesar’s Resort and Ca- law that would deny Federal courts jurisdiction In the Judiciary Act of 1789, (Footnote sino in Atlantic City, NJ. to hear a constitutional claim is false, and the Text: Judiciary Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 85 (1789)) The skilled craftsmen and women of the most cursory review of American history Congress provided no general federal ques- tion jurisdiction in the federal courts below building trades have formed the backbone of shows that. The very first Judiciary Act of the Supreme Court. (Footnote Text: See New Jersey’s labor movement for more than 1789 denied the inferior Federal courts original Richard H. Fallon, Daniel J. Meltzer, and two centuries. It was the building trades, in jurisdiction and the Supreme Court appellate David L. Shapiro, Hart & Wechsler’s The particular the carpenters at the Hibernia Iron jurisdiction to review the constitutionality of lit- Federal Courts and the Federal System (4th Works in 1774, who were the first to band to- erally thousands of Federal statutes under a ed. 1996) at 33 (stating that in the Judiciary gether and strike for better working conditions. jurisdictional regime that governed for roughly Act of 1789, ‘‘Congress provided no general It was the building trades unions who consist- a century. federal question jurisdiction in the lower ently provided for the city and county trade The Judiciary Committee majority staff federal courts’’)). The federal circuit courts pointed out these precedents to the Congres- were vested with jurisdiction according to federations that formed in the mid-19th cen- the nature of the parties rather than the na- tury, for New Jersey’s Knights of Labor as- sional Research Service in a letter sent on Au- ture of the dispute. The Judiciary Act of 1789 semblies, and especially for the New Jersey gust 4, 2004, asking CRS if its position contin- provided ‘‘the circuit courts shall have origi- State Federation of Labor that grew into New ued to be that ‘‘there is not ‘any precedent for nal cognizance . . . of all suits of a civil na- Jersey’s AFL–CIO. a law that would deny the inferior federal ture at common law or in equity, where the The New Jersey Building and Construction courts original jurisdiction or the Supreme matter in dispute exceeds . . . the sum . . . of Trades Council and its unions led the fight for Court of appellate jurisdiction to review the five hundred dollars, and the United States constitutionality of a law of Congress.’’’ are plaintiffs, or petitioners; or an alien is a the 8-hour day, better and safer working con- party, or the suit is between a citizen of the ditions, strong pension and health benefits, On August 16, the Congressional Research Service responded in a letter that states: ‘‘our State where the suit is brought, and a citizen and a living wage. of another State.’’ (Footnote Text: Judiciary The NJBCTC and its unions built the mod- earlier memorandum was incorrect.’’ (Empha- Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 73, § 11 (1789)) ern State of New Jersey, from the New Jersey sis added). Let me repeat that. CRS admitted Further, and of relevance here, Section 25 Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, to that: ‘‘our earlier memorandum was incorrect.’’ of the Judiciary Act of 1789 restricted the Newark Airport and the Meadowlands. They CRS goes on to note that it recognizes ‘‘the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction over state court decisions to cases where the va- built the high-rise casinos that light up Atlantic fact that as written and construed [the Judici- ary Act of 1789] did operate to preclude any lidity of a treaty, statute, or authority of City’s skyline, the new skyscrapers rising up the United States was drawn into question on Jersey City’s Gold Coast, the hospitals in federal court from deciding the validity of a federal statute from 1789 to 1875.’’ and the state court’s decision was against which we care for our sick, and the schools in their validity (Footnote Text: Judiciary Act I would like to submit for the RECORD, in ad- which we educate our children. of 1789, 1 Stat. 73, § 25 (1789)) or where a state Mr. Speaker, the men and women of the dition to my statement, the original erroneous court construed a United States constitu- New Jersey Building and Construction Trades memorandum sent by the Congressional Re- tion, treaty, statute, or commission and de- Council and its unions deserve our gratitude, search Service, the letter to CRS from the ma- cided against a title, right, privilege, or ex- and I would like to offer my congratulations to jority staff of the committee requesting a clari- emption under any of them. (Footnote Text: fication of CRS’s views, and the response Judiciary Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 73, § 25 (1789)) President William Mullen and his vice presi- Consequently, under the Judiciary Act of dents, representing each of the construction from CRS admitting its error. So let the record be clear. H.R. 3313, the 1789, if the highest state courts upheld a fed- trades. I also invite my colleagues to join me eral law as constitutional and decided in Marriage Protection Act, has ample precedent in recognizing their predecessors who built the favor of a right under such federal statute in American history, and the Congressional NJBCTC into what it is today, and to the tens (and there was no coincidental federal diver- Research Service agrees. of thousands of building trades craft unionists sity jurisdiction), no appeal claiming such of generations past and present, who have CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE federal law was unconstitutional was allowed MEMORANDUM to any federal court, including the Supreme built strong unions and a strong New Jersey. Court. The Judiciary Act of 1789, therefore, To: House Committee on the Judiciary, At- f denied the inferior federal courts original ju- tention: Perry Apelbaum. risdiction and the Supreme Court appellate From: Johnny H. Killian, Senior Specialist, CRS LETTER ADMITTING ITS ER- jurisdiction to review the constitutionality American Constitutional Law, American RONEOUS STATEMENT IN A of literally thousands of laws of Congress in Law Division. MEMO ISSUED DURING DEBATE the many and various circumstances meet- Subject: Precedent for Congressional Bill. ON H.R. 3313, THE MARRIAGE ing the criteria just mentioned. PROTECTION ACT This memorandum is in response to your Congress did not grant a more general fed- query, respecting H.R. 3313, now pending be- eral question authority to the lower federal fore the House of Representatives, as to courts until after the Civil War, (Footnote HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. whether there is any precedent for enacted Text: See Act of Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 137, 18 Stat. OF WISCONSIN legislation that would deny judicial review 470 (1875)) and Congress did not grant the Su- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in any federal court of the constitutionality preme Court the authority to review state of a law that Congress has enacted, whether court rulings upholding a claim of federal Monday, September 13, 2004 a law containing the jurisdictional provision right until 1914. (Footnote Text: See Judici- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, on or an earlier, separate law. We are not aware ary Act of 1914, Act of Dec. 23, 1914, ch. 2, 38 July 22, 2004, the House debated and passed of any precedent for a law that would deny Stat. 790 (1914)) Until 1914, then, a situation the inferior federal courts original jurisdic- existed in which the constitutionality of lit- H.R. 3313, the Marriage Protection Act, a bill tion or the Supreme Court of appellate juris- that would prevent Federal courts from striking erally thousands of federal laws could not be diction to review the constitutionality of a reviewed in either the inferior federal courts, down the protection we granted to States in law of Congress. or the Supreme Court, or both. the Defense of Marriage Act. That protection We are not aware of any doubt about these allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex [Letter sent to the Congressional Research facts among scholars of federal court juris- marriage licenses issued in other States if Service from the Committee on the Judici- diction. they so choose. ary] The Judiciary Act of 1789, of course, went In the midst of floor debate on H.R. 3313, AUGUST 4, 2004. far beyond what H.R. 3313 would do regarding federal court jurisdiction. While the Judici- the Congressional Research Service issued a Mr. JOHNNY KILLIAN, Madison Building, Library of Congress, ary Act of 1789 precluded all federal court re- memorandum to the minority staff of the Washington, DC. view of constitutional issues when state House Judiciary Committee, which stated: DEAR JOHNNY: In an undated Memorandum courts upheld any law of Congress (express- ‘‘We are not aware of any precedent for a law from yourself to Perry Apelbaum, the minor- ing a policy distinctly in favor of the valid- that would deny the inferior Federal courts ity chief counsel of the House Judiciary ity of federal law), H.R. 3313 simply provides original jurisdiction or the Supreme Court of Committee, you stated ‘‘We are not aware of that challenges brought against one section appellate jurisdiction to review the constitu- any precedent for a law that would deny the of the Defense of Marriage Act, codified at 28 tionality of a law of Congress.’’ Those on the inferior federal courts original jurisdiction U.S.C. § 1738C, (Footnote Text: 28 U.S.C. or the Supreme Court of appellate jurisdic- § 1738C states ‘‘No State, territory, or posses- other side of the aisle made much of this tion to review the constitutionality of a law sion of the United States, or Indian tribe, statement, and the statement was widely re- of Congress.’’ This Memorandum was made shall be required to give effect to any public ported in the press. known to us in the midst of House floor de- act, record, or judicial proceeding of any I would like to set the record straight. The bate on H.R. 3313, the Marriage Protection other State, territory, possession, or tribe statement that Congress has never passed a Act, on July 22, 2004. respecting a relationship between persons of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.032 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1605 the same sex that is treated as a marriage B.C. L. Rev. 1101, 1116–17(1985)). Thus, § 11 of invalidated a state law as in conflict with a under the laws of such other State, territory, the Judiciary Act generally conferred diver- federal law, and the losing party in the state possession, or tribe, or a right or claim aris- sity jurisdiction, with some limits, on the in- court could not appeal that decision. But in ing from such relationship.’’) be brought in ferior federal courts, and a few other grants, a Nation of many States, thirteen when the federal court, and in no way favors any par- but it did not confer federal question juris- Judiciary Act was passed in 1789, as com- ticular outcome. diction, that is, jurisdiction arising under pared to some 40 or so by 1875, when the infe- Therefore, I am writing to ask you whether the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the rior federal courts were invested with federal you continue to believe the statement that United States. So, absent the ability of liti- question jurisdiction, how many times is it there is not ‘‘any precedent for a law that gants to obtain original jurisdiction in the likely that in only one State a federal law of would deny the inferior federal courts origi- inferior federal courts under some other head general applicability that could be inter- nal jurisdiction or the Supreme Court of ap- of jurisdiction, the constitutionality of fed- preted as invalidating a state law would be pellate jurisdiction to review the constitu- eral statutes could not be attacked in those challenged. No principle of res judicata or tionality of a law of Congress’’ is correct. inferior federal courts. Some few instances collateral estoppel would prevent a challenge We would appreciate your answer as soon of federal question jurisdiction appeared in to such state laws being brought in many as possible, but no later than August 16, 2004. the historical record, but it was not until States and surely state courts would be di- Sincerely, 1875 when Congress conferred general federal vided. Eventually, the issue would come to PHIL KIKO, question jurisdiction on the inferior federal the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief of Staff/General Counsel. courts, subject to a jurisdictional amount That the effect of § 25 might only infre- limitation. 18 Stat. 470. quently result in the constitutionality of a [Letter in response to the letter dated Au- However, such actions could be brought in federal statute being insulated from review gust 4, 2004 from the Congressional Re- the state courts, and the Supreme Court had does not alter the fact that as written and search Service to the Committee on the limited appellate jurisdiction to review the construed the section did operate to preclude Judiciary] state court decisions. This presents the focal any federal court from deciding the validity CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE, point of the issue before us. Congress did not of a federal statute from 1789 to 1875. Accord- August 16, 2004 confer complete appellate jurisdiction over ingly, our earlier memorandum was incor- MEMORANDUM such questions decided by state courts. rect. There were three categories of jurisdiction To: House Committee on the Judiciary, At- f (Footnote Text: Casto, cited in fn. 1, 1118–20). tention: Philip C. Kiko. That is, the Supreme Court enjoyed appel- EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE From: Johnny H. Killian, Senior Specialist, late jurisdiction: HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF American Constitutional Law, American 1. Where the validity of a treaty, statute, Law Division. TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED or authority of the United States is drawn AGAINST UNITED STATES ON Subject: Congressional Control of Jurisdic- into question and the state court’s decision tion of Federal Courts. is against their validity. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 This memorandum responds to your re- 2. Where the validity of a state statute or quest that we reassess an earlier memo- authority is challenged on the basis of fed- SPEECH OF randum of ours that was prepared for Con- eral law and the state court’s decision is in HON. ANNA G. ESHOO gress in light of construction of an early con- favor of their validity. OF CALIFORNIA gressional enactment. 3. Where a state court construes a United In brief, during consideration of H.R. 3313, States constitution, treaty, statute, or com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Marriage Protection Act, in the House of mission and decides against a title, privilege, Thursday, September 9, 2004 Representatives, we were asked whether we or exemption under any of them. were aware of any precedent for the provi- Thus, the Supreme Court’s appellate juris- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sions of the bill that would deny all federal diction in these cases depended upon the par- commemorate and observe the solemn anni- courts, the Supreme Court under its appel- ticular results reached by the state courts. versary of the unspeakable attacks of Sep- late jurisdiction and the inferior courts The first grant clearly recognized the federal tember 11, 2001, and in particular to express under their original jurisdiction, of author- interest in having one national, uniform res- my deepest sympathies to the families of two ity to review any questions pertaining to the olution of the question of the validity of a American heroes, Naomi Solomon who died in interpretation of, or the validity under the federal law or a treaty, so that if a state the World Trade Center and Andy Garcia who Constitution of, 28 U.S.C. § 1738C. That stat- court decision invalidated either under the lost his life aboard Flight 93. ute provides that no State, or other relevant U.S. Constitution the Supreme Court could jurisdiction, is required to give full faith and review it. Only if the state court upheld the Few events in U.S. history have been so credit to any public act, record, or judicial federal law or treaty did the Supreme Court jarring to our collective security and so uni- proceeding that recognizes marriage between lack jurisdiction. Obviously, Congress had in fying. The sorrow we all felt that day was sur- two persons of the same sex. We responded, mind the federal interest involved in this sit- passed only by our commitment to do every- first orally and then by a brief memo- uation, but it is nonetheless true that one thing possible to ensure that never again randum, that we were not aware of any challenging the validity of a federal law would we be so vulnerable and so unpre- precedent for a law that would deny to all could not take that challenge to the Su- pared. federal courts the power to review the con- preme Court if he lost in the state court. Today, on the third anniversary of that fate- stitutionality of a law of Congress. Similarly, if a litigant challenged a state You have called our attention to provi- law as being invalid under a federal law and filled day, we must reconnect ourselves to the sions of the Judiciary Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 85, the state court upheld the validity of the task of actually doing what has not yet been specifically §§ 11, 25, which you contend con- state law, the litigant could appeal to the completed to make America safe. tradict our memorandum and do deny all U.S. Supreme Court and obtain an answer. While we’ve made progress, we cannot rest. federal courts jurisdiction to review the con- But if a litigant was defending in state court Whether on land, sea, or air, critical security stitutionality of acts of Congress. We do ac- a claim under a state law, including a con- gaps continue to exist 3 years after the at- knowledge that the cited provisions of the tention the federal law was invalid, and that tacks of September 11. We have before us first Judiciary Act do in some respects pre- court held the state law invalid under federal concrete steps, recommended by the 9/11 vent federal judicial review of the constitu- law, the litigant could not appeal that deci- Commission, to address our vulnerabilities and tionality of some acts of Congress, with, sion to the U.S. Supreme Court. So the way however, some qualifications that we set out that § 25 was worded did have the effect, at to strengthen our defenses. Congress must re- below. Nonetheless, there were, indeed, some least in some instances, of insulating a fed- form the intelligence community by doing the circumstances under which federal court ju- eral law from a federal constitutional attack following: risdiction was denied or not provided, so that (Footnote Text: The law, incidentally, was Create a strong National Intelligence Direc- our memorandum was not entirely accurate. not changed until 1914, 38 Stat. 790, as a re- tor; Our response requires some analysis. As sult of the decision in Ives v. South Buffalo Improve Congressional oversight; you point out and as it is the consensus of Ry., 201 N.Y. 271, 94 N.E. 431 (1911), invali- Ensure an integrated terrorist watch list; the scholarly community, the first Judiciary dating a regulatory measure under a Strengthen the FBI’s ability to collect and Act did not confer on the federal courts, both Lochner-like application of the Fourteenth analyze domestic intelligence; the inferior federal courts and the Supreme Amendment’s due process clause. One may Create an integrated strategic plan for avia- Court, all the jurisdiction that might have wonder how often this kind of thing hap- tion and transportation security; been conferred under Article III of the Con- pened if the law was not changed for 85 Improve airline passenger and baggage stitution. (Footnote Text: See R. Fallon, D. years). Melzer, & D. Shapiro, Hart & Wechsler’s The Now, one can imagine that federal laws screening; Federal Courts and the Federal System (4th were not forever protected from constitu- Improve coordination between FAA and mili- ed., 1996), 29–33; W. Casto, The First tional challenge, that a challenge might tary authorities; Congress’s Understanding of Its Authority only often be postponed. Just consider, the Provide for the increased assignment of Over the Federal Courts’ Jurisdiction, 26 instance might arise in which a state court radio spectrum for safety purposes; and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.036 E13PT1 E1606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2004 Make the Select Committee on Homeland gles. Mr. Montanez retired from El Gran Laguna Woods, America’s first and only age- Security permanent. Combo to pursue an international career. He restricted city. In the aftermath of our Nation’s tragedy, the joined the Venezuelan band, La Dimension I had the pleasure of getting to know the American people wanted to know how we Latina, one of the most popular orchestra’s in residents of Leisure World when I was first could help the families of the victims. Their re- Venezuala. His collaboration with La Dimen- running for Congress in 1988. And, for the sponse was to seek independent investigation sion also produced several LPs and hit songs. past sixteen years, it has been a true honor to of what led up to the attack on our country. Today, Mr. Montanez continues to compose, represent this unique and thriving community. We owe it to them and to our entire Nation to play, record and tour with some of the finest In my experience, Leisure World residents are implement the unanimous recommendations of Latin musicians around, including his grown among the most politically aware and active of the bipartisan Commission to protect the children. His talent and enthusiasm continues my constituency. Local political clubs have in- American people and our national security. to inspire and entertain fans located across cluded me in hundreds of roundtable discus- We can do nothing less. the globe, yet connected through the universal sions, candidate debates, and ‘‘Get-Out-The- f language of music. Vote’’ events. Leisure World TV has inter- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me viewed me on numerous occasions for its GOOD LUCK TO NATIONAL FED- in honor of salsa legend and premier Latin local cable show, and the community news- ERATION OF COFFEE GROWERS singer, Andy Montanez. His rich and powerful letter has welcomed my columns. OF COLOMBIA WITH JUAN voice continues to uplift our spirits and nourish VALDEZ COFFEE SHOPS Most importantly, individual residents are al- our souls—here in Cleveland, throughout ways willing to share their informed opinions Puerto Rico and around the world. Let the and suggestions on nearly any issue. Because HON. SAM FARR song begin! of their insight, I have authored laws to reduce OF CALIFORNIA f death taxes for seniors living in communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH IN such as Leisure World, and to ease federal Monday, September 13, 2004 HONOR OF MADISON AINSLEY regulations that sought to outlaw age-re- stricted communities. I truly value my relation- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, during the 1960s, KNAPP ship with Leisure World, and I appreciate the I lived and worked in Colombia as a Peace opportunity to carry legislation on behalf of this Corps Volunteer. I was able to see first hand HON. NICK SMITH community. the resilience, business savvy and general OF MICHIGAN Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere honor to ask gumption of the Colombian people. One of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sectors in Colombia that exemplifies the the Congress of the United States of America strength of Colombians is the Colombian Monday, September 13, 2004 to join me in congratulating Leisure World-La- cafeteros, or coffee farmers. Despite the roller Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise guna Woods on the occasion of its 40th Anni- coaster that is the world market of coffee today in honor of the birth and life of Madison versary. prices, Colombian cafeteros have managed to Ainsley Knapp, born born September 10, f excel and continue to produce the best coffee 2004. She weighed 7.6 pounds and is 183⁄4 beans in the world. Decades ago, Colombian inches. Madison was born to my Legislative REMEMBERING FIRST LIEUTEN- farmers joined together and formed the Na- Director Alan Knapp and his wife Jennifer ANT RONALD WINCHESTER tional Federation of Coffee Growers of Colom- Knapp. Madison was also welcomed into this bia—a farmer owned and controlled organiza- world by grandparents Larry and Carol Knapp tion that has worked tirelessly to improve the of St. Joseph, Michigan and Virginia McNees HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY livelihoods of Colombian cafeteros. of Benton Harbor, Michigan. OF NEW YORK In the 1980s the Federation recognized the Madison is fortunate to be born to such a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES importance of marketing and created, what is great family. We welcome Madison to the now a pop icon, the Juan Valdez logo. Today, world with open arms and congratulate her Monday, September 13, 2004 I would like to applaud the Colombian Coffee parents and grandparents on the occasion of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Federation for reinvigorating the Juan Valdez her birth. er, I rise on behalf of the 4th Congressional logo by opening up the first Washington, DC f district of New York in remembrance of First branch of Juan Valdez coffee shop, located in IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH AN- Lieutenant Ronald Winchester, from Rockville the Washington headquarters of the Organiza- Center, of the United States Marine Corps. I tion of American States building. Selling di- NIVERSARY OF LEISURE WORLD—LAGUNA WOODS would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy rectly to consumers will help the Colombian and condolences to Robert’s friends and fam- farmers earn more for the quality beans that ily, especially his parents Ronald and they produce and help increase the standard HON. CHRISTOPHER COX Marianna. Lt. Winchester was killed in the line of living of the cafeteros. Again, I would like to OF CALIFORNIA of duty while heroically serving his country send a special ‘‘felicidades’’ to the Federation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during Operation Iraqi freedom. for their work on behalf of Colombian Monday, September 13, 2004 Ronald graduated from Chaminade High cafeteros and wish them the best of luck with School in Mineola where he was a star on the the Juan Valdez coffee shops. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- football team. That did not change upon his f memorate the 40th Anniversary of Leisure World in Laguna Woods, California. It was on arrival at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, IN HONOR OF ANDY MONTANEZ September 10, 1964 that the first residents Md. He was a star offensive lineman during moved into Leisure World, a private commu- the 1999 and 2000 seasons when he had HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH nity designed especially for active, retired sen- some memorable games against Army and his friend Doug Larsen. OF OHIO iors. Within a mere three years, the commu- Ronald had a profound love and dedication IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity had grown to a population of 10,000, mak- ing it one of our country’s earliest and largest for his family and country. People could see Monday, September 13, 2004 age restricted developments. this and were drawn to Ronald’s outgoing na- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Today, Leisure World is home to nearly ture. Ronald had an infectious personality and honor and welcome of Andy Montanez, pre- 18,000 residents who enjoy a variety of hous- was a natural leader. It was easy for his mier singer from the beautiful island of Puerto ing options and social services, an abundance peers, whether on the football field or the bat- Rico. For nearly 40 years, the salsa sound of of recreational activities and organizations, tlefield, to respect and admire him. Mr. Montanez has garnered countless fans in and an exceptionally warm and welcoming It is always sad when a person, such as Cleveland, Ohio and around the world. community. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Ronald, is taken from us. He will be missed His love for music and exceptional voice Orange County, Leisure World existed as an but not forgotten. I ask people to remember was the driving force behind the immensely unincorporated part of the county for more Ronald and all of the other men and women successful band, El Gran Combo. During the than three decades. In 1999, the community we have lost. We must also pray for those still 15 years they played together, El Gran Combo made history when its residents voted for city- fighting for the ideals, rights and freedoms recorded 37 LPs that included several hit sin- hood and the area officially became part of Ronald held deeply.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.040 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1607 EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE support for statehood of Hawaii among his weapons ban. This legislation takes a com- HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF many colleagues. He also served in the Army monsense approach that successfully protects TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED Air Corp when he took a short break from the the rights of those who collect or hunt and use AGAINST UNITED STATES ON Territorial House of Representatives. He even- weapons for legitimate recreational purposes, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 tually retired honorably as a colonel. while also guarding the safety of our law en- The Senator is remembered for the many forcement officers. SPEECH OF great things he did in Congress. He secured On this issue, the Congressional Republican HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO funding for the H–1 freeway which runs leadership has ignored the will of the public, OF ILLINOIS through Hawaii, established and nourished re- the professional opinion of law enforcement lationships between the United States and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agencies across the country, and even the Asian and Pacific countries, and promoting views of President Bush who publicly stated Thursday, September 9, 2004 civil rights by requiring auditors at polling his willingness to sign an extension of the as- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sights to ensure minority voting rights. sault weapons ban into law. I am saddened by recognize the anniversary of perhaps the He was also known for working in a bi-par- this failure and I will continue working to rein- worst day in U.S. history, September 11, tisan nature to obtain progress and policy for state the assault weapons ban and to provide 2001. the citizens of our country. Hiram set an ex- our law enforcement officers with the greatest No one will ever forget where he or she was ample for all who hold public office. Working protection possible. on that tragic morning. No one will ever forget with both sides of the aisle earned him a suc- the selfless and hardworking members of our cessful Senate record that many admire today. f firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and Hiram Fong was a hard working man that emergency response workers when the two gave a great amount of public service to the HONORING SENIOR AIRMAN KURT towers of the World Trade Center collapsed great state of Hawaii and our country. He pro- MARUNICK ON HIS SELECTION and when the Pentagon was hit by a hijacked vided big shoes to fill, being the first Asian Pa- AS ONE OF TWELVE OUT- plane. No one will ever forget the gallant acts cific American to join the United States Sen- STANDING AIRMEN OF THE of heroism that occurred on United Airlines ate. I admired his courage and willingness YEAR flight 93, as the actions of several individuals when he defended the civil rights of the APA saved the lives of thousands. community and worked on the Immigration HON. JOHN D. DINGELL September 11th unified America and re- Reform Act of 1965. His true leadership con- OF MICHIGAN awakened a spirit of patriotism and unity be- tributed to eliminating the immigration quotas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause it was on that day we were reminded for the Asian and Pacific countries. that freedom is not free—that there is a price. Senator Fong is survived by his high school Monday, September 13, 2004 With time to reflect on the terrible losses suf- sweetheart and wife Ellyn Lo. They had four Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fered that day and the threat of terrorism still children Hiram Jr., Rodney, Marvin, and recognize a man who has given himself wholly present throughout the world, we realize now Merie-Ellen. to his country and his community. Senior Air- more than ever the debt of gratitude that we My deepest sympathies go out to his family man Kurt Marunick, from Dundee, Michigan, owe to those who place themselves in harm’s during this time of remembrance. Senator has been selected as one of the twelve Out- way to protect our country and our people. Fong will be greatly missed and his service standing Airmen of the Year. He represents As I stand here before you today, we mourn will never be forgotten. the standard of excellence in service for to- for those we lost. Our prayers are dedicated to f day’s men and women in the armed forces of the heroic firefighters, police officers and this country. emergency first responders, our military men THE EXPIRATION OF THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN As part of this award, Senior Airman and women and other ordinary Americans who Marunick will be honored at the Air Force As- have answered the call for freedom. sociation National Convention in Washington, Again, as our country mourns and continues HON. SAM FARR D.C. In addition, he will serve as a member of OF CALIFORNIA to heal, I know my colleagues join me in ex- the Air Force Association’s enlisted advisory pressing our deepest sympathies to the fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES council for the next year. lies of our heroes. America continues to be Monday, September 13, 2004 Senior Airman Marunick is assigned to the tested but we are strong and will persevere! Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, today I come to the 347th Maintenance Squadron of Moody Air f floor to protest the Republican leadership’s re- Force Base of Valdosta, Georgia. He was re- HONORING SENATOR HIRAM FONG fusal to renew the assault weapons ban. I cently deployed to Iraq from February to April have heard from law enforcement agencies of 2004, where he received the Air Force HON. DAVID WU across the country and citizens from my dis- Achievement Medal for ‘‘outstanding achieve- ment’’ for his service. His service is known to OF OREGON trict urging Congress to take action and renew have saved many lives and contributed greatly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the assault weapons ban. It is unconscionable that this ban has been allowed to lapse and to the success of numerous missions. Monday, September 13, 2004 that we may again see assault style weapons In 2003, he was named Airman of the Year Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our on our street corners. for Air Force Special Operations Command. friend and colleague, Senator Hiram Fong. The assault weapons ban did not have to The two awards show a true dedication to his Even though I did not serve with Mr. Fong, I expire. There are several bills in both the work and fellow Airmen. His efforts are truly admired his leadership in the Asian American House and Senate that would have extended commendable; he is a role model who serves community. the assault weapons ban and continued to in an exemplary manner. Senator Fong was born in Honolulu, Hawaii protect our law enforcement officers from Senior Airman Marunick is a life-long resi- on October 15, 1906. He was one of 11 chil- these dangerous weapons. I am a cosponsor dent of Michigan, graduating from Dundee dren born to Chinese parents. His work ethic of H.R. 2038, the Assault Weapons Ban and High School and Eastern Michigan University. was a good example to all that aspire to be Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2003, and Not only does he serve as an example for all successful. At the age of 4, Hiram caught and H.R. 3831, Assault Weapons Ban Reauthor- who wear a United States uniform, but he also sold fish to contribute to his family. He worked ization Act of 2003. Either of these bills would serves as a role model for his friends and hard as a shoeshine boy and sold newspapers have successfully and seamlessly continued neighbors outside of the Air Force. He volun- when he was 7. Hiram attended Honolulu’s the protection established by the original as- teers for many different charitable organiza- public schools and went on to continue his sault weapons ban in 1994. tions, tutors at local high schools, and founded education at the University of Hawaii and Har- The Assault Weapons Ban has proven re- the Moody chapter of Airmen Against Drunk vard Law School. markably effective in reducing the use of as- Driving. Mr. Fong had a full public service career be- sault weapons in crime. Since 1994, the pro- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise fore he entered the United States Senate. He portion of assault weapons traced to crimes and join me in recognizing Senior Airman Kurt was a member of the Territorial House of Rep- has fallen by a dramatic 66 percent. In addi- Marunick for all of his accomplishments. Our resentatives where he would eventually gain tion, opinion polls show that 75 percent of the country is certainly a better place because of many leadership roles. This helped him gain public supports the renewal of the assault his efforts.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.046 E13PT1 E1608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2004 HONORING AND RECOGNIZING tures exceed its federal fiscal ceiling. Two, Construction of the LBJ Tropical Medical DOROTHY SCOTT American Samoa, like every other insular Center was completed in 1967. The in-patient area, pays a higher federal match than 40 wards have not been renovated since this HON. STEVE ISRAEL other states. time. The patient wards have no air condi- OF NEW YORK Each of these points deserves discussion tioning and many do not meet fire safety IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I would like to begin by addressing the codes and ADA standards and requirements. issue of federal fiscal ceilings. In fiscal year While I am not asking for millions of dollars Monday, September 13, 2004 2003, more than 36,200 individuals in Amer- to address the inequity that currently exists in Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, on November 7, ican Samoa were Medicaid eligible and Amer- the way we provide for the healthcare needs 2003, I came to the House floor to honor and ican Samoa received $3.7 million in Medicaid of American Samoa, I am asking that the fed- recognize servicewomen who served as reimbursement. eral Medicaid ceiling be raised and the cal- Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during However, in FY2003, American Samoa’s culations used to determine the federal match the Second World War. Medicaid program cost $12.2 million and if for the States be applied to American Samoa. It is not an exaggeration that we owe a big American Samoa were treated like a State, Until this matter can be fully resolved by part of the freedom we enjoy today to these the federal government would have been re- Congress, I am hopeful that my colleagues, women pilots. Their love of country and love sponsible for $6.1 million (or half of the costs) both Republican and Democrat, will support of flying is something for which we will always and the American Samoa Government (ASG) this amendment which minimally increases the be grateful. would have been responsible for the other Medicaid cap for American Samoa, Guam, the Unfortunately, when I gave thanks to the half, also $6.1 million. U.S. Virgin Islands and CNMI. thirty-eight WASPs who gave their lives in As it is, a federal ceiling is in place. For FY Again, I thank my colleagues for their con- service to their country, I unintentionally failed 2003, the federal ceiling for American Samoa sideration of this amendment and I look for- to include the name of Dorothy Scott. Like the was $3.7 million, meaning that the federal ward to working with each of you to find a fair others, her courage is an inspiration for all government only paid out $3.7 million of the and reasonable approach to resolving health Americans. $6.1 million to which we would have been en- care disparities in the United States Pacific Is- The complete list should read as follows: titled if we were treated like a State, leaving a land Territories. Jane Champlin, Susan Clark, Margie L. Davis, difference of $2.4 million for American Samoa f Katherine Dussaq, Marjorie D. Edwards, Eliza- to pay for in addition to its own share of $6.1 beth Erickson. Cornelia Fort, Frances Grimes, million. In other words, American Samoa paid THE HONORABLE CHARLES L. Mary Hartson, Mary H. Howson, Edith Keene, the $2.4 million which was over the federal LEWIS III Kathryn B. Lawrence, Hazel Ying Lee, Paula ceiling plus its local share of $6.1 million for a Loop, Alice Lovejoy, Lea Ola McDonald, total of $8.5 million in FY2003 Medicaid costs. HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Peggy Martin, Marie N. Michell, Virginia The federal government paid $3.7 million. OF CALIFORNIA Moffatt, Beverly Moses, Dorothy Nichols, For FY2004, and as a result of our efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeanne L. Norbeck, Margaret Oldenburg, to include provisions for the insular areas in Monday, September 13, 2004 Mabel Rawlinson, Gleanna Roberts, Betty the Tax Act of 2003, American Samoa will re- Scott, Dorothy Scott, Margaret J. Seip, Helen ceive about a 5.9% increase or about Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise J. Severson, Marie Sharon, Evelyn Sharp, $460,000 in Medicaid payments. But an in- today to pay tribute to and honor the life of Betty P. Stine, Marion Toevs, Gertrude Tomp- crease of a half a million dollars is not Charles L. Lewis III. kins, Mary Trebing, Bonnie Jean Welz, Betty enough. It is not enough for American Samoa Charles Lewis was a leader in the San T. Wood, and Mary L. Webster. and it is not enough for the other insular Diego community, the city that I am so proud f areas. Like American Samoa, all other insular to represent in the Congress. During his 37 areas including Guam, CNMI, the Virgin Is- years of life, Charles contributed so much to DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, lands, and Puerto Rico have federal ceilings in the citizens of San Diego. With his passing on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, place that cap the amount of federal assist- August 8, 2004, our city has lost one of its AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED ance they can receive under the Medicaid pro- great heroes. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS gram. Although I have introduced legislation to Charles’s life is that classic story of one of ACT, 2005 specifically address American Samoa’s needs, the kids that made good. He grew up in the and although the other Territories have also neighborhoods of Skyline and Paradise Hills in SPEECH OF asked Congress to intervene in their behalf, San Diego, where he was known by his HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Congress has hesitated to assist us because friends as Chucky. At the time, these were OF AMERICAN SAMOA of Puerto Rico’s population. tough, working class neighborhoods that were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Puerto Rico has a population of almost 4 often forgotten by the officials elected to rep- million. American Samoa, Guam, CNMI and resent them. The House in Committee of the Whole Through hard work, talent, and grace, House on the State of the Union had under the U.S. Virgin Islands have populations which consideration the bill (H.R. 5006) making ap- range from 60,000 to 150,000. Federal costs Chucky grew into a strong young man. He propriations for the Departments of Labor, to reduce the match and increase the Med- graduated from Morse High School and went Health and Human Services, and Education, icaid ceiling for Pacific Island Territories and on to receive a bachelor’s degree from San and related agencies for the fiscal year end- the U.S. Virgin Islands would be minimal. Diego State University. ing September 30, 2005, and for other pur- However, to assist Puerto Rico, Congress It was at this time, Mr. Speaker, that Chucky poses: would have to shell out millions of dollars per came to be known as Charles, and he came Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Chairman, I rise year in Medicaid reimbursements and this has to serve this body. He spent his senior year of in support of the Bordallo-Faleomavaega- been the problem. college interning for then Congressman Jim Christiansen amendment to the Labor-HHS- Time and time again, Congress has hesi- Bates and began what would be a lifetime of Education Appropriations Act and I commend tated to assist the Pacific Island Territories service to San Diego. my colleagues, including Chairman DAN BUR- and the U.S. Virgin Islands for fear this might Recognizing his intelligence and dedication, TON of the Government Reform Committee, for open the door for increased Medicaid benefits Charles was hired by Councilman George Ste- their support. to Puerto Rico. Quite frankly, I think we should vens to serve his constituents in the City’s While I am sure my colleagues will address all be treated fairly, including Puerto Rico, and Fourth Council District, the very neighbor- specific issues related to their constituencies, I will continue to bring this matter to the atten- hoods Charles grew up in. Over the next 12 I would like to share with you my concerns tion of Congress until the matter is fairly re- years, Charles spent every day of his life serv- about American Samoa’s treatment under the solved. ing the Fourth District. Remembering where Medicaid program. During the 108th Con- With a per capita income of about $4,500 he came from, he resolved to never let his gress, I introduced H.R. 1188, a bill to amend per year, more than 56 percent of American neighborhoods be forgotten by City Hall again. the Social Security Act to provide for American Samoa’s population lives below the poverty While working for Councilman Stevens, Samoa treatment under the Medicaid Program level and all on-island health care is provided Charles developed many innovative programs similar to that provided to States. by the LBJ Tropical Medical Center. The LBJ that empowered and inspired the people of the I introduced this legislation for two reasons. Tropical Medical Center is a semi-autonomous Fourth District. He helped create 23 Neighbor- One, each year American Samoa’s expendi- agency of the American Samoa Government. hood Councils that gave residents a voice to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.050 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1609 take back their neighborhoods from crime and not be achieved by decree alone, and 2 years HURRICANES blight. He implemented graffiti control and tree after the passage of the Title IX, late Con- replacement programs that helped beautify his gresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii introduced HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS communities. As a result of his accomplish- the Women’s Educational Equity Act (WEEA) OF FLORIDA ments, he was promoted up the chain until he as one of the means to implement and estab- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became the Councilman’s Chief of Staff. lish those principles embodied in the language Monday, September 13, 2004 In 2002, after 10 years of effective leader- of Title IX. ship as a civil servant, Charles was chosen by Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Women’s Educational Equity Act ad- his community to represent them on the San express my deep sorrow and incredible admi- dresses the social and cultural structures sur- Diego City Council. His campaign platform ration for the people of the State of Florida, rounding gender inequality. For 20 years, was called the Three Rs: Reputation, Relation- who have had to endure the damage and de- WEEA has provided Federal dollars for ships, and Results. struction of Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurri- projects that promote educational equity for On the Council, Charles made a name for canes Charley and Frances and who are pre- young women through competitive grants to himself as a strong advocate for neighbor- paring for the landfall of Hurricane Ivan. Not public agencies, private non-profit organiza- hoods and he built a reputation of being tough many natural disasters target an entire state, on crime. His efforts helped San Diego tions, and individuals. Most of the funds are and I am comforted to know that even in the achieve the lowest crime rate among the 10 directed to local implementation of gender eq- toughest of times, Floridians can work to- largest cities in America in 2003. This was a uity policies in the academic curriculum and gether and persevere. These past few weeks have been very hard statistic that I know made Charles very proud. research and development projects. for the people of Florida. As our families were While on the Council, Charles was known In its 20 year history, WEEA has funded a returning from late summer vacations and our for his quiet strength. He was often reserved variety of projects from the Women in Science children were settling into the new school in public meetings, only to become vocal and and Environment (WISE) program in Boston year, the official hurricane season snuck up on outspoken when issues related to his neigh- which provides hands-on experiences in us. While Florida’s unique location between borhoods were brought forward. He was a science and environmental industries for more the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico fighter. than 300 students each year to the Stepping makes it the most hurricane prone state in the He also wasn’t afraid to take unpopular po- Stones Across the Digital Divide, a project in Nation, no one would have imagined the loud sitions. Although an elected representative of my state of California, which targets Hispanic roar that greeted us in the middle of August. the City of San Diego, Charles remained an females in grades 3 to 6. The goal of this We have been challenged by this abrupt and avid Oakland Raiders fan—to the dismay of project is to increase academic performance alarming hurricane season and one thing is for many San Diego Charger supporters. through developing computer and emerging in- sure: the people of Florida are strong-willed Mr. Speaker, because of his deep roots in formation technologies. Collectively, these pro- and resilient. the community; because of his strength of grams have made great strides in providing We have had to board up our homes and character; because he never forgot where he equity in education opportunity for women. businesses, pack our belongings, and pray. came from or who elected him to serve; and Republicans in Congress have steadily We have had to return to our homes and because of his strong faith in God, Charles eroded the money appropriated to this pro- watch our neighbors pick up what belongings was beloved in the Fourth District and gram from its peak of $10 million in 1980 to remain. We have had to wait in long lines to throughout San Diego. receive food, water, and gas. And we have Sadly, Charles Lewis died suddenly last less than $3 million last year. This year, for in- explicable reasons, Republicans have stripped had to do this while trying to maintain a nor- month at the age of 37. He is survived by his mal life. wife Carlette, his mother Rosemary Pope, his this successful program of all of its funding, ef- fectively eliminating it. Florida’s tourism industry suffered greatly father Charles Lewis II, and his sister Charis. because of the fear of these storms and the And he is also survived by the over 160,000 It is clear that WEEA has succeeded in cre- ensuing closure of many of Florida’s greatest San Diegans that called Charles their Council- ating unprecedented educational opportunities attractions, and the agriculture industry also man. for women in all areas of academia. Since has suffered deeply. The State of Florida has I am sad that I will no longer see Charles WEEA was enacted, 63 percent of female a wide range of crops and livestock grown and when I return to my district. That we won’t run high school graduates enroll in college, up raised in her backyard. Our farmers and into one another at annual Juneteenth cele- from 43 percent in 1973. Furthermore, the ranchers will be affected for years after the brations, community fish-frys and traditional number of women earning a bachelor’s degree devastating effects these high winds have had groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting cere- from college jumped from 18 percent to over on their crops. The total loss in Florida’s agri- monies. And I regret that San Diego will not 30 percent. These dramatic academic accom- cultural production from Hurricanes Charley have his leadership to guide us in the years plishments, pale in comparison to the strides and Frances alone could cost more than $2 ahead. made at the graduate level. In the ten years billion. But, I am certain that Charles’ memory will since WEEA was adopted, the number of Before this year, the State of Florida had live on through his contributions to the com- women receiving medical, law, and doctoral fallen victim to seven major hurricanes and munity. Today, the Neighborhood Councils he degrees has spiked from 9 percent to 38 per- one devastating tropical storm in the past cen- helped create still meet. The trees he helped cent, 7 percent to 43 percent, and 25 percent tury, which makes this year’s active hurricane plant continue to grow. The lives he touched to 44 percent respectively. season so unique. While much research has go on. And the neighborhoods he helped revi- been conducted to help the National Weather The Women’s Educational Equity Act em- talize flourish. Service detect hurricanes before landfall, the We will all miss Charles L. Lewis III. bodies the ideals of equal opportunity em- need still remains for an exact method to pre- braced by all Americans. It provides an envi- f dict the paths of hurricanes and tropical ronment where women are given the oppor- storms. STATEMENT REGARDING THE tunity to overcome the institutional barriers to The U.S. Congress recognizes the need to WOMEN’S EDUCATIONAL EQUITY education that have existed for many years. further research the impact hurricanes and ACT AMENDMENT WEEA’s principles and programs talented other windstorms have on communities. As we young women’s skills and interests in what- have experienced these past few weeks, hurri- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA ever discipline they choose. Most importantly, canes can hit land with wind speeds in excess OF CALIFORNIA it is a program whose proof lies in the of 155 mph and destroy all that is in their achievements of the women who have thrived IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES path. The Nation’s most expensive hurricane, in the years since its inception. Patsy Mink Hurricane Andrew, made landfall near Miami Monday, September 13, 2004 had the foresight to introduce this program in 1992 with wind speeds exceeding 175 mph Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, Title IX estab- and positively affect the lives of thousands of and caused more than $25 billion in damage. lished the principle of equal opportunity for all young women. In honor of the late Congress- It is still too early to measure the monetary im- students and athletes, breaking down the insti- woman Patsy Mink, let us carry out her vision pact of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and pos- tutional barriers to education that had beset of the implementation of Title IX and support sibly Ivan, and there are still six weeks re- women for decades. Its affirmed goal was to this amendment and the thousands of women maining in the official hurricane season. eliminate ‘‘discrimination based on sex.’’ It who can benefit from such programs in the fu- The House of Representatives approved the quickly became clear that this milestone could ture. National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act on

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.053 E13PT1 E1610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2004 July 8, 2004. This bill establishes a multi Mr. Speaker, we need not look too far in the ment agencies to hire police officers, by cut- agency National Windstorm Hazard Reduction recent past to know the terrifying effects of ting funding from 482 million to 97 million dol- Program which will improve the understanding military-style weapons on our society. In 2002 lars. These cuts coupled with the expiration of of windstorms, windstorm impact assessment, John Lee Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo the ban render our Nation’s State and local and windstorm impact reduction. The bill au- terrorized the Washington Metropolitan area law enforcement agencies practically unable to thorizes much needed funds for research and for several weeks. While some Members of defend and protect citizens. development projects that will improve the un- this body and the Administration may have for- Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude with derstanding of the behavior of windstorms and gotten, I can assure you that the D.C. sniper these final words—the failure to pass this ex- their impact on buildings, structures, and life- shootings left an indelible mark on the 12 fam- tension signals to millions of Americans that lines. Through this research, the goal is to en- ilies who suffered at their hands and many the leadership in Congress once again has not sure the safety of buildings and homes from Americans. Just last year, in 2003, our society heard their pleas. This failure to extend the the destructive effects of hurricanes. Although was plagued again by sniper shootings in ban is only symptomatic of the failure of this approving this legislation will reduce the im- Ohio. There have been 12 shootings linked to current leadership and administration to hear pact of hurricanes and improve the prediction this Ohio sniper, who allegedly used a semi- the voices of this nation pleading for better of these storms, this bill will not help the vic- automatic pistol in his shooting spree. Of healthcare, better schools, and safer commu- tims of this year’s hurricanes. Additional re- course let us not forget Columbine and the nities. search is needed to protect our citizens in the more recent Randallstown shooting in Balti- How can we let this ban lapse when it has future. more County—evidence that no one, in no saved so many lives? The road to recovery can not be accom- place even our innocent children are safe from plished without all of the help and outpouring gun violence. It is impossible to ignore the im- of support that the State of Florida has re- pact of gun violence in our society. f ceived in the past few weeks. Thousands of Mr. Speaker, today we witness a political DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, volunteers have come from all over our great conundrum—we have an administration that Nation to restore our electricity, cook us hot HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, believes that the War on Terror is a contin- AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED meals, provide temporary shelter and clothing uous battle, but then seeks to potentially arm for those who are now homeless, and help us AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS the people who threaten our homeland, our ACT, 2005 pick up what remains of our communities. I security, and our safety in this country. By al- am grateful for all of those volunteers and for lowing the ban to expire, it demonstrates a all of the government agencies that are quickly lack of leadership, and undermines the very SPEECH OF and efficiently working to help the citizens of system we are currently trying to strengthen HON. BOBBY L. RUSH Florida stand up on their feet. We are in- here in Congress. The administration’s failure debted to your service and will not forget your to push Congress to hear this debate, while at OF ILLINOIS help during these hard times. the same time announcing its willingness to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sign the ban if extended, sends mixed signals. Thursday, September 9, 2004 IN SUPPORT OF H. RES. 2038: RE- If the administration will not fight to protect mil- AUTHORIZATION OF THE AS- lions of lives in the U.S. who inevitably stand The House in Committee of the Whole SAULT WEAPONS BAN, AND FOR in harm’s way when the ban is lifted, how can House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 5006) making ap- OTHER PURPOSES it propose to effectively lead our country as we combat foreign enemies? propriations for the Departments of Labor, The importance of this ban is evident. Since Health and Human Services, and Education, HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS its enactment, our Nation has witnessed a and related agencies for the fiscal year end- OF MARYLAND ing September 30, 2005, and for other pur- sharp decline of assault weapons used in poses: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crimes. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- Monday, September 13, 2004 arms, and Explosives notes that since the Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, last Thursday, during the House’s consideration of H.R. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- ban’s enactment in 1994 that usage of assault 5006, the Fiscal Year 2005 Appropriations for port of H. Res. 2038, a resolution to reauthor- weapons in a crime has declined by 66 per- the Departments of Labor, Health and Human ize the assault weapons ban, sponsored by cent, and the Bureau has recovered more Services, and Education and related agencies, Representative CAROLYN MCCARTHY, member than 1.4 million guns in our country. These I inadvertently voted for the Hayworth/Boehner of the committee on Homeland Security. I weapons, which were illegally possessed, thank you for your tireless leadership on this were either used in a crime or linked to a amendment. I would like the record to reflect issue. crime. With staggering statistics such as that I am opposed to the Hayworth/Boehner September 13, 2004, marks the day that we these, Mr. Speaker, it is hard to ignore the ef- amendment and should have voted against it. take a step back. Today marks the day that fectiveness of this ban. In my home State of The Hayworth amendment would have ex- some Members will ignore the outcries of mil- Maryland, there has been an overwhelming empted more than 400,000 workers employed lions of Americans to extend this legislation, decline of assault pistols used in crimes since by tribally-owned casinos from coverage under whose communities have been protected for a the Maryland Assault Pistol Ban in 1994. The the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). decade under the Assault Weapons Ban. On Baltimore City Police Department concluded While I strongly support sovereignty for tribal this day, the Republican leadership in Con- that since the ban’s enactment that 55 percent governments, I do not believe that Native gress and the Administration have failed the fewer assault pistols were used in crimes. American sovereignty was meant to deny the citizens of this country by allowing this ban to Once again Mr. Speaker, with statistics such right to freely associate or collectively bargain expire. While some Members of these two as these, we cannot ignore that this ban saves to casino employees. A recent NLRB decision chambers and the administration are content lives. held—in fact—that Indian tribal enterprises are to play this game of ‘‘cat and mouse,’’ the ex- Furthermore, the administration has pro- subject to the NLRB. In light of that decision, piration of this progressive legislation posed deep cuts in the Community Oriented this House took the appropriate action in turn- unleashes unimaginable threats upon our soci- Policing Services program (COPS), which pro- ing back the Hayworth/Boehner amendment, ety. vides grants to State and local law enforce- and passing H.R. 5006 without it.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:57 Sep 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.056 E13PT1 September 13, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1611 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10:30 a.m. of free roaming horses permitted in Appropriations Cape Lookout National Seashore. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to Business meeting to markup proposed SD–366 by the Senate on February 4, 1977, calls for legislation making appropriations for establishment of a system for a computerized the Departments of Commerce, Justice, SEPTEMBER 22 schedule of all meetings and hearings of Sen- and State, the Judiciary, and related 9:30 a.m. ate committees, subcommittees, joint commit- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Indian Affairs tees, and committees of conference. This title tember 30, 2005, proposed legislation Business meeting to consider pending requires all such committees to notify the Of- making appropriations for foreign op- calendar business; to be followed by an fice of the Senate Daily Digest—designated by erations, export financing, and related oversight hearing on the contributions programs for the fiscal year ending the Rules Committee—of the time, place, and of Native American code talkers in September 30, 2005, and proposed legis- American military history. purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, lation making appropriations for the SR–485 and any cancellations or changes in the meet- Departments of Labor, Health and 10 a.m. ings as they occur. Human Services, and Education, and Joint Economic Committee As an additional procedure along with the related agencies for the fiscal year end- To hold hearings to examine expanding computerization of this information, the Office ing September 30, 2005. consumer choice and addressing ‘‘ad- of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this in- SH–216 verse selection’’ concerns in health in- formation for printing in the Extensions of Re- surance. SEPTEMBER 20 SD–628 marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each week. 2 p.m. Aging Foreign Relations Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- tember 14, 2004 may be found in the Daily Di- To hold hearings to examine a new gen- eration of older Americans redefining tions of Lloyd O. Pierson, of Virginia, gest of today’s RECORD. the new rules of the workplace. to be an Assistant Administrator of the SD–628 United States Agency for International MEETINGS SCHEDULED Development, and a Member of the SEPTEMBER 21 Board of Directors of the African De- velopment Foundation. SEPTEMBER 15 10 a.m. SD–419 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SEPTEMBER 23 Business meeting to consider pending tions of Karen Alderman Harbert, of 10 a.m. calendar business. the District of Columbia, to be an As- Energy and Natural Resources SD–366 sistant Secretary of Energy for Inter- To hold hearings to examine the current Foreign Relations national Affairs and Domestic Policy, status of the Hard Rock Mining Indus- To hold hearings to examine accelerating and John S. Shaw, of the District of try in America, focusing on a status U.S. assistance to Iraq. Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary and trend analysis, a review of domes- SD–419 of Energy for Environment, Safety and tic mineral reserves, a summary on ex- 10 a.m. Health. ploration investments and current pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD–366 duction as well as permitting and rec- To hold hearings to examine impacts of Veterans’ Affairs lamation issues. climate change. To hold joint hearings with the House SD–366 SR–253 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- Finance amine the legislative presentation of SEPTEMBER 29 Business meeting to consider a sub- the American Legion. stitute to S. 333, to promote elder jus- 345 CHOB 9:30 a.m. tice, and the nomination of J. Russell 2:30 p.m. Indian Affairs George, of Virginia, to be Inspector Energy and Natural Resources Business meeting to consider pending General for Tax Administration, De- National Parks Subcommittee calendar business; to be followed by an partment of the Treasury. To hold hearings to examine S. 784 and oversight hearing on lobbying practices SD–215 H.R. 1630, bills to revise the boundary involving Indian tribes. Indian Affairs of the Petrified Forest National Park SH–216 Business meeting to consider pending in the State of Arizona, S. 2656, to es- calendar business. tablish a National Commission on the SR–485 Quincentennial of the discovery of POSTPONEMENTS Commission on Security and Cooperation Florida by Ponce de Leon, S. 2499, to in Europe modify the boundary of the Harry S SEPTEMBER 15 To hold hearings to examine how the Truman National Historic Site in the 10 a.m. U.S. can best utilize the Organization State of Missouri, S. 1311, to establish Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for Security and Cooperation in Europe the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th To hold hearings to examine the 9/11 to advance its political, security and Commemoration Commission, and H.R. Commission and efforts to identify and humanitarian interests. 2055, to amend Public Law 89–366 to combat terrorist financing. 334 CHOB allow for an adjustment in the number SD–538

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