June 20, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1313 This legislation will help address the Jersey Unit of the National Association of INTRODUCING THE EMERGENCY AmeriCorps problem, at least in the short Negro Business and Professional Women’s WARNING ACT OF 2003 term. It creates a budgeting mechanism that Clubs Inc., President of the Board of Directors ensures the Corporation has the funds needed for Day Nurseries Inc. as well as a member of HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY to pay educational awards. Under this bill, the Trinity/St. Phillips Cathedral Church. In each OF NEW YORK Corporation would be able to enroll about of her civic and community endeavors, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50,000 AmeriCorps members, without the Campbell makes a difference by her devoted need for additional funds. and committed participation. Thursday, June 19, 2003 We now know that recording obligations As a member of the Education & the Work- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- based on the approved level of AmeriCorps force Committee here in the U.S. House of duce legislation, the Emergency Warning Act members in the program does not reflect the Representatives I am extremely aware of the of 2003, which would require the Department true performance of the program. Not all growing need for quality educators in our pub- of Homeland Security and the Department of AmeriCorps volunteers successfully complete lic school systems. Dr. Campbell sets a shin- Commerce to ensure that comprehensive, service, and not all AmeriCorps members who ing example for our younger generations of easily understood emergency warnings reach do complete service use their educational the success they can achieve and of the way every American who may be at risk in any award benefit. Accordingly, this bill allows the in which they too can one day aspire to give type of disaster. The bill instructs Commerce Corporation to fund AmeriCorps grants based back to their community. and DHS to work with the government agen- on estimates of the number of members who cies that currently issue warnings, with first re- will likely complete and use their education Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues sponders, with private industry, and with the award. Further, the bill requires an annual ac- here in the U.S. House of Representatives join media to ensure that our emergency warning tuarial audit of the National Service Trust to me today is saluting Dr. Rose J. Campbell for system informs the public when a disaster oc- ensure that the Federal Government is able to her many years of dedicated service as an ed- curs. meet its liabilities. The bill also requires the ucator and in wishing her the very best for the We don’t always know when a disaster will chief executive officer to certify that the Cor- future. occur. However, we do know that we are all poration has properly recorded and tracked its at risk for a natural disaster like a hurricane, obligations. f or a man-made disaster like a terrorist attack. We should pass this legislation as quickly With the advances in technology, we can no as possible. Without it, uncertainty and dis- TRIBUTE TO MR. KIM SPALSBURY longer rely on our televisions or radios to in- agreement will delay and limit the enrollment OF GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN, form us if we need to evacuate our homes or of AmeriCorps volunteers. Considering the de- EXCEPTIONAL TEACHER businesses. It’s time to utilize the available mand and the need for this program, we can- technology to ensure that all forms of commu- not afford to wait. nication are used to inform the public about But I need to emphasize that this is not a HON. NICK SMITH emergency warnings. permanent solution. We must restore the prop- OF MICHIGAN f er level of funding to allow AmeriCorps to op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erate at full strength. We must restore funding DEATH TAX REPEAL for both the National Service Education Trust Thursday, June 19, 2003 PERMANENCY ACT OF 2003 and the AmeriCorps program. America’s com- SPEECH OF munities need AmeriCorps today more than Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- ever, and the talented and dedicated cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- HON. TOM UDALL AmeriCorps members need to receive their perity and security. The formidable responsi- OF NEW MEXICO bility of molding and inspiring young minds to education stipends following their service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- f ment rests partly in the hands of our teach- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 TRIBUTE TO DR. ROSE J. ers.Today I would like to recognize a teacher Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, CAMPBELL from Grand Ledge, Michigan that most influ- today, we are once again debating a tax bill enced and motivated exceptional students in that hopefully will never see the light of day in HON. DONALD M. PAYNE academics and leadership that were winners the other body. Here in the House, we have OF NEW JERSEY of the LeGrand Smith scholarship. repeatedly cut taxes for the wealthiest few, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Kim Spalsbury teaches government and while our deficit has exploded and we have ig- nored the countless priorities that our nation Thursday, June 19, 2003 American literature at Grand Ledge High School. He is credited for instilling in students currently faces. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great an enthusiasm for the subject and for life That’s what this debate is really about. It’s pride that I rise today to recognize an out- itself. In one student’s own words, ‘‘Mr. about priorities. Their priority is to help the standing educator and dear friend, Dr. Rose J. Spalsbury is dynamic, knowledgeable and wealthiest few. I am proud to say that I do not Campbell. An exceptional constituent and a puts forth a lot of extra effort.’’ The respect share the Majority’s priorities. dedicated member of the education commu- and gratitude of his students speaks well of My priorities include our disabled veterans. nity, Dr. Campbell is a true shining star. Mr. Spalsbury’s ability to challenge young If we didn’t pass this bill, we could possibly Receiving her Bachelors Degree from Flor- minds to stretch the mental muscles and strive pass the concurrent receipt legislation. ida A&M University, her Masters in Education to achieve the best that is in them. My priorities include a fair Child Tax Credit from William Patterson College, and her Doc- to help the working poor who make between torate from Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kim Spalsbury’s excellence in teaching chal- $10,000 and $27,000. Campbell has succeeded in every facet of lenges and inspires students to move beyond My priorities include providing decent hous- education. From 1968 to the present, Dr. the teen-age tendency toward surface study ing and a quality education for our military Campbell has been an active member of the and encourage deeper thought and connec- families. Newark Public School System. Beginning her tions to the real world. No profession is more My priorities include a fiscally sound eco- career as a classroom teacher and moving important in its influence and daily interaction nomic growth plan that creates more jobs by through the ranks to her current position within with the future leaders of our community and building more roads, bridges and updating our the Administration as Assistant Executive Su- our country, and Kim Spalsbury’s impact on crumbling schools. perintendent with a specialty in supervision his students is certainly deserving of recogni- Unfortunately, by passing H.R. 8, we cannot and curriculum, Dr. Campbell has dedicated tion. begin to address the nation’s real priorities. her life to education. On behalf of the Congress of the United Mr. Speaker, while I support reducing the In addition to her dedication within the States of America, I am proud to extend our tax burden on working families whenever pos- classroom, Dr. Campbell has also involved highest praise to Mr. Kim Spalsbury as a mas- sible, I believe H.R. 8 badly misses the mark. herself with giving back to the community in ter teacher. We thank him for his continuing As written, H.R. 8 would add $80 billion per many other ways. Dr. Campbell is President of dedication to teaching and his willingness and year to the ever-growing federal deficit. While the Florida A&M University Alumni Association ability to challenge and inspire students for we are permanently eliminating the tax paid New Jersey Chapter, President of the New leadership and success. on the largest 2 percent of estates, we are

VerDate Jan 31 2003 01:41 Jun 21, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JN8.030 E20PT1 E1314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 20, 2003 contributing yet again to the exploding national For their efforts, Ohlsson was chosen to as Tournament, one of the top professional men’s debt—a debt our children and grandchildren a first team All American, Dura and Keylock tennis events in the world. must pay. In essence, H.R. 8 is a stealth tax were selected as third team All Americans, Mr. Speaker, the Cincinnati Tennis Club has on future generations. and Bossi and Hallberg gained honorable had a significant, positive impact on the sport The federal estate tax should be reformed, mention recognition. Keylock and Ohlsson of tennis and the Cincinnati area. We are not repealed. I support the plan offered by Mr. also earned Peach Belt Conference All-Con- proud to have had such a distinguished club POMEROY of North Dakota that would have ference honors for the second time, and Dura in our area for the past 120 years and look provided immediate estate tax relief in a re- earned Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament forward to many more years. I hope my col- sponsible manner. I support Mr. POMEROY’s Team honors for the second time in three leagues will join me in recognizing its unique attempt to exempt estates up to $3 million years. and invaluable contributions to the game and (and $6 million for couples) from all federal es- Though these gentlemen excelled on the Cincinnati community. tate taxes. This plan would exempt 99.6 per- links, perhaps more impressive was the fact f cent of all estates in the country. In fact, only that they simultaneously excelled in the class- 400 estates nationwide would pay the estate room. In addition to their athletic accolades, TRIBUTE TO KATHY DENIRO tax under the Pomeroy plan. Not only is this Ohlsson, Dura, Keylock, and Bossi also plan fairer, it would be fully paid for by elimi- earned 2003 academic All-America honors in HON. SCOTT McINNIS nating unnecessary corporate tax shelters. marketing, management, finance, and busi- OF COLORADO Although supporters of H.R. 8 use family ness economics respectively. Only two other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES farmers and small business owners as the ra- student athletes from Francis Marion have Thursday, June 19, 2003 tionale for the bill, this claim is just a myth. ever earned both athletic and academic All- There already are special provisions in the tax America honors in the same year. I am en- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege code to ease the burden on small businesses couraged to know that long after their colle- today to recognize an outstanding educator and family farms. In 1998, only 1.4 percent of giate golf careers are over, these young men from my district. Dr. Kathy DeNiro of Pueblo, all returns that paid the estate tax had farm will still be striving as economic leaders in our Colorado is my state’s recipient of the 2003 assets that were taxed. Even with the changes country. That is truly something worthy of the MetLife/National Association of Secondary made to the estate tax during the 107th Con- title ‘‘All American’’. School Principals Middle Level Principal of the gress, the Congressional Research Service Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- Year Award. Kathy’s peers selected her for has estimated that less than one percent of portunity to speak to you about these extraor- the award based on her leadership, ability to small businesses and farms would be forced dinary young men and their extraordinary solve problems, developmental skills, and to liquidate assets to pay the tax. Our plan achievements. It is truly a privilege to rep- community service. would have helped these families. Sadly, H.R. resent a state that turns out such talented stu- Kathy has worked as a teacher and admin- 8 will not. dents. istrator in her school district since 1975 and I urge my colleagues to vote yes on the f has served as principal of Corwin Middle Pomeroy substitute and no on final passage. School in Pueblo since 1999. In addition, IN RECOGNITION OF THE f Kathy doubles as Director of Middle Schools CINCINNATI TENNIS CLUB in her district. Her dedication to her profes- MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONS sion, her students, and her community is ex- HON. ROB PORTMAN traordinary. A visionary leader, Kathy’s innova- HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. OF OHIO tions at Corwin Middle School include a math OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and reading program, an academic and rec- reational-based after-school program, a dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 19, 2003 cipline program, and an academic center for Thursday, June 19, 2003 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to at-risk students with reading problems. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Cincinnati Tennis Club, which is Mr. Speaker, the students at Corwin Middle congratulate the newly crowned NCAA Divi- celebrating its 120th anniversary. The Club School include many impoverished, minority sion II Men’s Golf Champions, the Francis was founded in 1880, just 5 years after tennis youth. Kathy DeNiro’s innovation and hard Marion University Patriots. On May 23, at the was introduced in the United States. It has a work has greatly improved their chance of Crosswater Golf Club course in Sunriver, Or- rich history. success in the classroom and in life. Kathy egon, the Patriots claimed victory in a four-day The Cincinnati Tennis Club played a central has made Pueblo and the state of Colorado tournament over 18 of the best golf teams in role in making the sport of tennis a success in proud, and I am truly honored to recognize her the country. But, Mr. Speaker, they did not just our Nation, and has operated from its East here today. Congratulations, Kathy, and good win. In what can only be described as a true Walnut Hills location for over 100 years. It was luck with your future endeavors. team effort, Francis Marion ran away with the one of our nation’s first venues for tennis, and, f title, ending the tournament with a 3 under par because of its historic impact on the game, 1,149, which defeated second-place Rollins was listed in 1983 in the National Register of COMMITMENT TO WORLD PEACE College by an amazing 14 strokes! Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the In golf, more so than in other sports, an out- Interior for its leadership in the development HON. DANNY K. DAVIS standing team starts with outstanding individ- and advancement of the sport of tennis in Cin- OF ILLINOIS uals; and Francis Marion’s squad was most cinnati and the Ohio Valley Area. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES definitely a collection of outstanding individ- Over the years, the Club has been the place uals. The team was led by coach Jonathan where several nationally and internationally Thursday, June 19, 2003 Burnett, a native of Florence, South Carolina recognized tennis players, including legendary Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise who just finished his sixth season with the greats such as Tony Trabert and Bill Talbert, today to express my commitment to world team. The players were anchored by Junior developed their games. The Club also has peace and to stress the importance of estab- Fredrik Ohlsson from Goteborg, Sweden and been the home club for numerous leaders of lishing dialogue and understanding among all Senior Dylan Keylock from Johannesburg, the sport and leaders of our country, including people. It is in recognition of this need that on South Africa, who finished fifth and sixth re- William Howard Taft, 27th President of the Tuesday, June 24th, at 6:30 p.m. in Rayburn spectively in the individual standings at the United States and later Chief Justice of the room B3338–340, the American Leadership National Championship. Also playing key roles U.S. Supreme Court; Potter Stewart, Justice of Initiative will hold a special awards ceremony on the team were Senior Matt Dura from Sum- the U.S. Supreme Court; and Neil McElroy, to honor great Americans from all 50 states ter, South Carolina, Senior Juan Pablo Bossi Secretary of Defense in the Eisenhower ad- who have demonstrated a commitment to from Alta Gracia, Argentina, and Junior Per ministration. peace. Hallberg from Ytterby, Sweden, who finished The Club has hosted a number of tour- Many of my prestigious colleagues will join an impressive 14th, 24th, and 44th respec- naments and events for the Cincinnati area. with me and co-chair Congressman KURT tively at the National Championship. Junior For 28 years, it has served as the venue for WELDON in giving tribute to some of the out- Luke Wilcox and Freshmen Adam Hart, Luke the National Father and Son Clay Court standing Americans from our districts. Mem- Hart, and Battle Hartman also contributed to Championships and also served as the origi- bers of the clergy, legislators, educators, and the team’s successes this season. nal home of what became the ATP Masters business and community leaders will be

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