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THE FRIENDLY SKIES lacking. The federal government should do its sort, auction slots at each slot-controlled air­ RESTORATION ACT job to help the public. port for assignment to new entrant air carriers The Secretary of the Department of Trans­ and other carriers with very limited access. If HON. JOHN D. DINGELL portation should take real action to advance there is a withdrawal of slots for an auction, OF MICHIGAN the pro-competition policy objectives of the the Secretary may not auction more than ten IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress. That action includes ensuring that percent for the first auction and five percent the Department of Transportation's guidelines, for each succeeding auction. Auctions may not Wednesday, September 16, 1998 which it is currently developing to deal with take place earlier than two years from each Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to predatory activity, are effective. As proposed, preceding auction. Income from any auctions introduce H.R. 4577, the Friendly Skies Res­ the guidelines would permit the Secretary to would finance taxpayer relief and . improved toration Act, in order to protect the American impose sanctions if a major carrier should re­ airport infrastructure for the American public. public from unfair practices in the airline indus­ spond to a new entrant into a market in an un­ Further, as recent evidence makes quite clear, try and to ensure that the traveling public has fair or exclusionary manner. More tools are strikes at hub airports can ground thousands access to reasonable airfare. Monopolistic atti­ needed and this bill provides them. of flights and hundreds of thousands of pas­ tudes and unprecedented levels of market The bill would permit the Secretary to re­ sengers, even on a daily basis. The bill would concentration have caused consumers' pock­ quire that any air carrier deemed to be en­ permit the President to authorize other air car­ etbook balances to nosedive while airline prof­ gaged in an unfair method of competition or riers to use the slots and related gates and its have soared. Congress should act to bring unfair exclusionary practice, as a condition of other such facilities of another carrier which the benefits of full competition to the Nation or continued service on the route involving the are .not in use because of a work stoppage. else other relief must be brought to bear. This violation, to maintain the same levels of ca­ Slot possession at the four key airports legislation will do that. Consumers deserve pacity and fare pricing that was deemed exclu­ where such controls are in place is a major policies that will achieve affordable airfare and sionary for a period not to exceed two years. issue, but questions like long-term exclusive accessible service. Such a tool should give a carrier pause for gate leases at other airports represent just as There is growing public interest and concern thought before implementing any activity that nearly insurmountable obstacles to real com­ over the issue of predatory conduct by major would unfairly respond to legitimate competi­ petition in the airline industry. For that reason, air carriers. Such practices eliminate competi­ tion. Additionally, the bill would increase the it seems to make good sense that such ar­ tion in the air travel industry and create formi­ monetary penalty for such unfair methods of rangements be reviewed. The bill would direct dable barriers for entrepreneurs to break into competition under the U.S. Code from the cur­ the Secretary to issue a study on the ability of the market. As an example of some suspect rent $1,000 to $10,000 for each day the viola­ and proposals for new entrant air carriers and conduct, one has only to look back to when tion continues or, if applicable, for each flight those with limited access at major hub airports Northwest Airlines cut its fare from Detroit to involving the violation. to obtain gates and other facilities at airports Boston to as low as $69 from an average of There are presently proposals before the on terms substantially equivalent to the terms $259 when Spirit Airlines entered the market Department of Transportation that would com­ provided to the major carriers already using in 1996. Coincidentally, once Spirit was bine the Nation's six largest carriers into three airport facilities. The airfield must become a pushed out of the market, the average fare alliances with strengthened control over the level playing field for competition. went up to $267, exceeding even the original United States market. The bill would give the It is important that the American public have level. More recently, Northwest ran an upstart, Secretary of Transportation the authority to re­ access to useful information about the market and who in the industry is providing the best Pro Air, out of the Detroit-Milwaukee market view joint venture agreements or cooperative consumer value. Various studies by the Gen­ and is engaged in some curious behavior in working arrangements between major air car­ eral Accounting Office and private organiza­ the Detroit to Baltimore market. To provide a riers to ensure that such cooperation and inte­ tions have shown that concentration in the do­ level playing field, vigorous competition must gration among air carriers does not result in mestic airline industry continues to grow and be permitted to take root. Unfair exclusionary unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods is at extraordinarily high levels. Where such practices that eliminate that competition must of competition that would harm the public. concentration exists, fairs have increased with At the four slot-controlled or high-density air­ be rooted out. a significant impact on residents and busi­ When carriers respond to new competitors ports, the vast majority of the scheduled take nesses in those communities. In order to with severe price drops and capacity expan­ off and landing slots are controlled by the evaluate consumer value and review potential sion in order to run the new carrier out of the major carriers at these key hub airports. The implications of market concentration at hub market, it is not good for consumers in the airports are: New York's Kennedy and airports, the bill would require the Secretary to long run because it diminishes the number of LaGuardia Airports, Chicago's O'Hare, and prepare two quarterly reports for the public. options consumers will have by further con­ Washington's National Airport. For meaningful One would rank the top and bottom ten do­ solidating the strength that the major dominant competition to take root, new entrant carriers mestic routes with regard to their average cost air carriers have over the markets today. After must have a real opportunity to provide serv­ to the passenger, and the second would rank a new entrant is grounded, the major carrier ice in those markets. Of the more than 3,100 the large hub airports by market concentration simply retrenches and raises fares higher still domestic air carrier slots at these four airports, and identify the market share of each airline in its resumed control. This leads to a mark­ fewer than forty-five slots are held by all the operating at each of those airports. As has edly worse situation for consumers. new entrant air carriers combined. Moreover, been said, sunlight is the best disinfectant. Congress expressly gave the Department of foreign air carriers have more than twice as Let's let it shine on the airline industry. Transportation authority to stop any "unfair or many slots as domestic new entrant air car­ At best, the promises of deregulation have deceptive practice or unfair method of com­ riers combined. Most of these slots were not been fulfilled. The traveling public is still petition." Further, Congress has directed the grandfathered to the major carriers more than captive to monopolized routes and airports. Secretary of Transportation by statute to con­ a decade ago. The slots are government prop­ Since 1978, the Nation has had unregulated sider "preventing unfair, deceptive, predatory, erty, and it is time that the federal government monopoly, instead of regulated monopoly in or anticompetitive practices in air transpor­ use them to benefit the public rather than just this industry. While I fully support the goals of tation" as being in the "public interest and a handful of airlines. competition, two decades of experience only consistent with public convenience and neces­ In order to remedy this barrier to competi­ reveal consolidation, diminished choice, and sity." The Department of Transportation's ac­ tion, the bill would give the Secretary the au­ higher prices in many markets. As a last re­ tion under this authority has been woefully thority to create, withdraw, and, as a last re- sort, wherever there is insufficient competition

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20630 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 the Secretary of Transportation must be em­ serving as a "T-ball" coach and serves on the we will always remember how much he did to powered to change unreasonable airfares. Clairemont Town Council. He has donated his make Connecticut a great place to live. Such conditions exist where there are less time and trade skills to the community by or­ than two carriers in full competition or one car­ ganizing members of local 229 to join him in rier controls more than sixty percent of the vofunteering their skills to erect new score market share on any route that the public flies. boards at the University of San Diego and A TRIBUTE TO THE P ENNYSAVER Where deregulation has failed, the Congress Mission Bay High School, constructing a new NEWS OF BROOKHAVEN ON ITS should respond and give consumers the relief building for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Na­ 40TH ANNIVERSARY they deserve. tional City and by building the walkway at the The American public has been held hostage San Diego Children's Museum. by the poor service and inordinate fares at the Bill Tweet exemplifies the high values, HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES hands of the cartels in the air for too long . standards and principles of a real community OF NEW YORK That is why I am pleased to introduce this bill leader. It is very appropriate that his many ef­ to generate legitimate competition and secure forts on behalf of his local community and of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reasonable prices for air travel for the coun­ working men and women throughout San Wednesday, September 16, 1998 try's consumers. Diego County are recognized by this award. My congratulations go to Bill Tweet for Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in these significant contributions. I admire his the People's House to ask my colleagues to BIL L TWEET- SAN DIEGO COUNTY dedication and commitment and believe him to join me in honoring the Pennysaver News of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION be highly deserving of the San Diego County Brookhaven and Island Shopper, as publisher TRADES COUNCIL 1998 LABOR Building and Construction Trades Council's Gary Smith and his staff of dedicated employ­ LEADER OF THE YEAR 1998 Labor Leader of the New Year Award. ees celebrate this nationally acclaimed publi­ HON. BOB FILNER cation's 40th anniversary. IN HONOR OF BERNIE FIELDS Over the past four decades, the Pennysaver OF CALIFORNIA News has grown from its humble origins to be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES come the dominant shopper in Suffolk County, Wednesday , September 16, 1998 HON. SAM GFJDENSON Long Island. The growth of the Pennysaver OF CONNECTICUT News and Island Shopper is typical of so Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, and colleagues, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRES ENTATIVES rise today to recognize Bill Tweet, the Busi­ many American success stories, inspired by ness Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Wednesday , September 16, 1998 elements of talent, work ethic and the good of Iron Workers Local 229, as he is honored Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today fortune to come of age in the dynamic Long by the San Diego County Building & Construc­ to pay tribute to Bernie Fields, a constituent of Island business market. Founded by Gary tion Trades Council at the September 19, mine who passed away on August 16, 1998 at Smith's brother Robert as an 8,000-circulation 1998 John S. Lyons Memorial Banquet as the his home in Middletown, Connecticut. He will paper in Bay Shore, the Pennysaver News 1998 Labor Leader of the Year. be deeply missed by all of us who knew him. now has 32 editions with a circulation of Bill is a native San Diegan and was edu­ Bernie distinguished himself as a business­ 270,000, employing 75 talented staff members cated in local schools. Following his education man, a community activist, a husband and a in printing, mailing, graphic arts and sales. at San Diego City College, he served in the father. He came to Connecticut in 1950 and In the fiercely competitive Long Island mar­ United States Army and was stationed in Ger­ opened Bernie Fields Jewelers. This family­ ket, the Pennysaver News and Island Shopper many. owned business stayed in downtown Middle­ are highly regarded industry leaders of Na­ He began his career as an Ironworker in town for almost five decades. When many tional renown. This year alone, the November 1967 and graduated from the Iron businesses moved out to mega-malls and the Pennysaver and Island Shopper received Workers Apprenticeship Program in 1971. suburbs, Bernie remained committed to down­ three national awards for advertising excel­ During hi~ tenure, Bill has worked on many of town. His store is like an anchor in downtown lence from the Association of Free Community the San Diego County highway bridges on Middletown, a familiar site to generations of Papers, while also garnering the First Place Interstates 5, 8, 805 and S.R. 163 and has residents. award for excellence from the FCPNY. contributed his talent to the erection of major Mr. Speaker, Bernie Fields did much, much While the publication has grown in size, high rise projects in downtown San Diego. more than keep his business in downtown. He readership and stature, Pennysaver News re­ Bill first became active in Ironworkers Local worked on behalf of his community in count­ mains family owned and operated, with Rob­ 229 when he was elected Vice President of less other ways. ert's son Tim and Gary's daughter Delee now the Local in 1982, a position he held until Bernie founded Connecticut's very first Big part of the team . This strong sense of family begin elected to the Executive Board and the Brothers/Big Sisters chapter in Middletown in inspires an equally strong devotion to support District Council of Iron Workers. He served in 1961. He went on to help establish eight other so many schools, Boy Scout troops, churches, that position for two terms before his election chapters around the state. and chambers of commerce throughout the 65 to the office of Business Representative. He served as Director of the local American hamlets in the six Suffolk County Townships In 1994, Bill was elected to his current posi­ Red Cross Chapter, the American Cancer So­ the Pennysaver and Island Shopper serve. tion of Business Manager/Financial Secretary ciety, the Lions Club and the Big Brothers of Treasurer of Ironworkers Local 229 and was Hartford. He was a trustee of the Mount Saint The success of our national economy de­ re-elected in 1997. In addition to his duties at John School. For twenty years he rented out pends less upon government programs or Local 229, Bill also serves as Delegate to the a theater every December and showed free multinational companies than upon the hard District Council, Trustee of the District Council, movies for young people. work and entrepreneurial spirit of small busi­ State of California and vicinity, and Trustee of He won the Connecticut Sports Writers Alli­ ness owners like Gary Smith and his late the California Field Ironworkers Trust Funds. ance Good Guy Award, was named the Salva­ brother Robert. The Smith's success is predi­ Organized labor at large in San Diego has tion Army's Man of the Year, and received the cated on an unwavering commitment to cus­ benefited from Bill's tenure as Delegate of the American Legion Americanism Award, the Boy tomer service, producing results that increase Imperial Courity Building and Construction Scouts' Good Scout Award, and the Masons' their advertisers' sales and providing their Trades Council, as a Member of the Executive PierPoint Medal. He was also the recipient of readers with a valuable resource on local busi­ Board of the San Diego-Imperial Counties this institution's Congressional Volunteer of nesses. Labor Council and currently as President of the Year Award. So Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the San Diego County Building and Construc­ Bernie Fields is survived by his wife of 58 the U.S. House of Representatives to join me tion Trades Council. years, Helen, his son Martin, his daughter in honoring the Pennysaver News and Island The local community has also benefited Harriet, eight grandchildren, and one great Shopper and the entire Smith family for 40 from Bill's endless efforts. He dedicates his grandchild. Although all of us who were lucky wonderful years of service to the Long Island energies to the youth in his community by enough to call Bernie a friend will miss him, businesses community and all their readers. September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20631 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. Chairman, there are VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the very few people in this body who can claim to Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974. HON. CASS BALLENGER be not only a parent of children in bilingual Voiding these arrangements is another af­ OF NORTH CAROLINA education, but who worked in bilingual edu­ front to the authority of local schools and robs cation. I am proud to be associated with bilin­ students of the opportunity to excel in other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gual education and its implementation on a school subjects. H.R. 3892, with its main focus Wednesday, September 16, 1998 nationwide basis. on English learning, ignores the priorities just Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, had I been There are legitimate arguments about the as vital to the development of LEP students, present for rollcall votes 435, 436, and 437 on implementation of bilingual education and such as the basic comprehension of other September 15, I would have voted "yea." I ap­ whether it fits some communities. The existing school subjects like math and science. plaud the leadership for bringing these impor­ Bilingual Education Act allows for this. It does Even the funding plans under H.R. 3892 are tant bills to the floor for a vote. not force bilingual education on anyone, and if problematic. Instead of providing funds for the some communities do not want it, they do not most efficient programs, H.R. 3892 will utilize have to have it. · formula grants for each school district. This HONORING NANCY J. SCHILLING There is a legitimate discussion about the legislation means not providing funds to the length of time in bilingual instruction, and there neediest students, or rewarding the best ef­ HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO is legitimate debate about the age factors in­ forts. volved in language learning. OF ILLINOIS We will soon be considering the reauthoriza­ These are important considerations and tion of the Elementary and Secondary Edu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they should be discussed between parents cation Act (ESEA). Assessment of the Bilin­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 and educators within the communities through­ gual Education Program should take place Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to out the country, in the best tradition of local within this context of comprehensive school ask my colleagues to join me in honoring control and responsiveness. reform. To initiate legislation at this time, Nancy J. Schilling, a dedicated civil servant in These are the arguments that are not legiti­ which is what H.R. 3892 would do, is simply Evansville, Illinois, in my Congressional dis­ mate. An impression will be given (clearly un­ rash and foolhardy. We owe it to our children trict. substantiated and based on anecdotes recir­ and youth to carefully evaluate and analyze Nancy serves as the City Clerk for the Vil­ culated to mythical proportions) that bilingual the effects of bilingual education. lage of Evansville and as the Randolph Coun­ education is not about acquiring English. It is, My colleagues, I urge you to oppose the ty Civil Defense Director. While her husband, and those of us who support bilingual edu­ passage of H.R. 3892. It is a shortsighted pro­ Danny and two children, Roxie and Ryan have cation support and acknowledge the funda­ posal which will serve more to harm LEP stu­ always known what a great wife and mother mental truth that life in America without dents rather than aid them. Although the inten­ they have, Evansville has been equally English is a life without economic options and tions of this legislation are notable, the lan­ blessed in benefiting from Nancy's dedication access to the full benefits of American public guage in this bill will simply not serve its pur­ to her community. life. pose for it disregards the other educational During the flood of 1993, the citizens of It is bilingual education that will provide this priorities of LEP students, for their parents and Evansville realized just how fortunate they access to our children and young adults, and for their teachers. were to have Nancy Schilling as their City the termination of this program in our Nation's Vote "no" on H.R. 3892. Clerk. At a time when Evansville was under educational system will certainly be detri­ great strain facing the damage from the flood, mental to limited English proficient (LEP) stu­ she became the organizing force in re-building dents. SALUTE TO DANIEL F. HALL UPON the community. Nancy coordinated efforts with On the other hand, this bill we have before THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE­ the National Guard, Army Guard and Coast us today will take us several steps backward MENT Guard to assist in a rapid response flood relief in educating LEP students. The so-called plan. She was also instrumental in securing English Language Fluency Act contains provi­ HON. HAROLD ROGERS state and federal grant money to provide crit­ sions unacceptable to me as a Member of OF KENTUCKY ical additional support for Southern Illinois. Congress, as a former educator, and as a par­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ent. What is most notable about Nancy Schilling Wednesday, September 16, 1998 is her willingness to meet any challenge pre­ H.R. 3892 disregards the authority of par­ sented to her with a friendly smile and deter­ ents and local schools. This legislation man­ Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, the men and mined spirit. Nancy Schilling recently recog­ dates that LEP students entering kindergarten women who serve this nation as the employ­ nized her as their Citizen of the Year. I com­ must master English by the end of the first ees of the federal government are sometimes mend Nancy for this well deserved tribute, grade. In addition, LEP children must be the forgotten foot soldiers that keep our fed­ honoring her integrity, compassion and out­ moved out of specialized classrooms in 2 eral programs running day in and day out. standing commitment to Evansville. years, not exceeding 3 years. Because you Today, I want to pay tribute to one of these Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me see, if LEP students need further assistance in committed public servants, whose upcoming in recognizing Nancy Schilling for the fine ex­ learning the English language, and even if retirement will leave the Nashville District of ample she has set for us all. school administrators and parents believe fur­ the Army Corps of Engineers with tremen­ ther Federal assistance is necessary, after 3 dously large shoes to fill. Daniel Hall has been years, this bill will not give these students the the Nashville District's Chief of Construction­ ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY educational resources they will require. Com­ Operations Division since 1992, but in October ACT mon sense would have us believe that chil­ he will retire after 37 years of dedicated serv­ dren in different age groups will have different ice to this nation. SPEECH OF educational needs. H.R. 3892 says no. It re­ He began his career after he graduated cum quires the 3-year limit on specialized learning laude from Vanderbilt University in 1961 with HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD and will effectively slam the education doors the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil OF GUAM on LEP students needing further assistance. Engineering. As a distinguished graduate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3892 is a violation of the voluntary Vanderbilt's Army ROTC program, he was Thursday, September 10, 1998 compliance agreements between the Office of commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Civil Rights, local schools, and parents if these U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. His first as­ The House in Committee of the Whole agreements involve bilingual education. Par­ signment was as Platoon Leader and Com­ House on the State of the Union had under ties to these agreements will not even be con­ pany Executive Officer for the 299th Engineer consideration the bill (H.R. 3829) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education sulted nor will individual consent degrees be Battalion in Hoecht, Germany. Act of 1965 to establish a program to help examined. These compliance agreements en­ After active duty, Mr. Hall joined the Vicks­ children and youth learn English and for sure access to quality education for LEP stu­ burg District Corps of Engineers as a civil en­ other purposes: dents and protects their civil rights under title gineer intern and was later assigned to the ---· ·- ~~~

20632 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 Operations Division. In 1965, he transferred to vertising of that same supplement. However, teen years of age, he joined the Navy hoping the Nashville District, where he has been a the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seek­ to . see the world and was stationed at San tireless and ardent engineer. He was handed ing- to regulate the advertising of dietary sup­ Diego's North Island Naval Base. Following the honor and responsibility of Chief of Con­ plements by denying consumers some of the his three and one half years in the Navy, Don­ struction-Operations Division in 1992. very information that OSHEA required the FDA ald worked as a police officer for the City of Over the years, Mr. Hall has been recog­ to let them have. Not only is it unfair to require Coronado. nized several times for his outstanding work the manufacturers of these products to work In 1958, he joined the International Brother­ and service. He received the Meritorious Civil­ under two sets of contradictory regulations, hood of Teamsters, Local 36 and worked as a ian Service Award. He was twice selected as but it also repudiates the intent of Congress truck driver for twenty years. In 1981 , then­ the Nashville District's Employee of the Year that consumers have accurate and helpful in­ Teamsters Secretary-Treasurer Arkie Spoon in the Engineer and Scientist Category. He formation in making decisions about their appointed Brooks to the position of Business was named Engineer of the Year by the Ten­ health. Representative for his local. During his ten nessee Society of Professional Engineers. He Mr. Speaker, the legislation that I am intro­ year tenure in this position, he worked dili­ was decorated by the Secretary of the Army, ducing would require the FTC to allow the gently to represent the interests of the con­ who awarded him the Decoration for Excep­ same information in advertising of dietary sup­ struction drivers and warehousemen. He of­ tional Civilian Service for his exceptional lead­ plements that is allowed on labels of the same fered encouragement and advice to the Busi­ ership and technical abilities. products. It simply forbids one federal agency ness Representatives of the various Building Over the years, Mr. Hall has made an enor­ from adopting requirements for an industry Trades Unions and served as mentor to his mous impact in many of the communities in that Congress prohibited another agency from fellow Union brothers and sisters. Kentucky's 5th Congressional District that are adopting. While raising his family of four boys, Donald regularly flooded during times of heavy rains. also volunteered his time, energy and skills to He has worked on tremendous flood protec­ the Cowles Mountain Little League. He shared tion projects in Harlan, Pineville, Barbourville, PERSONAL EXPLANATION his patience, knowledge and team-spirit with Middlesboro and Williamsburg, which will help Little League players as he helped to build Lit­ save people's lives, homes and property, and HON. TODD TIAHRT tle League Fields, served as league president, promote economic development in one of the OF KANSAS acted as player's agent and coached teams. poorest regions of the nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donald exemplifies the high values, stand­ Today, I want to commend Mr. Hall for his ards, and principles of the work of the late Wednesday, September 16, 1998 outstanding and effective leadership. His work John S. Lyons in community service. I join in with the Army Corps of Engineers has made Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on September adding my sincere thanks to him for his many a difference in the lives of so many people, 14th, I was unavoidably detained and missed contributions that have earned him the San who routinely face the mud and floods of four recorded votes on the following bills: S. Diego County Building and Construction Mother Nature's fury. I wish Mr. Hall all the 2206, The Community Opportunities, Account­ Trades Council's 1998 Retired Labor Leader best as he embarks upon this new phase of ability, and Training and Educational Services of the Year Award. his life. Certainly, he has earned the right to Act; H. Con. Res. 304, Expressing the Sense retire, but he will be sorely missed. of Congress regarding the Culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for War Crimes, Crimes CONCERNING HILL against Humanity, and Genocide in the INTERNATIONAL, INC. INTRODUCTION OF THE DIETARY Former Yugoslavia; H. Con. Res. 254, Calling SUPPLEMENT FAIRNESS IN AD­ on Cuba to Extradite to the United States HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN VERTISING ACT Convicted Felon Joanne Chesimard and all OF NEW J E R SEY other individuals who have fled the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States to avoid prosecution or confinement for HON. MICHAEL D. CRAPO Wednesday, September 16, 1998 OF IDAHO criminal offenses and who are currently living IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freely in Cuba; and H. Con. Res. 185, Ex­ Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pressing the Sense of Congress on the Occa­ add my full support for the settlement of out­ Wednesday , September 16, 1998 sion of the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of standing claims filed by U.S. companies Mr. CRAPO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. legislation to reaffirm Congress' intent in en­ and Recommitting the United States to the In the early 1980's dozens of American acting the Dietary Supplement Health and Principles Expressed in the Universal Declara­ companies filed claims totaling hundreds of Education Act (OSHEA). In enacting OSHEA, tion. Had I been present I would have voted millions of dollars for debts owed to them by Congress intended .to ensure that all Ameri­ yea on all four bills; roll call numbers 426-429. ·the Kingdom. Following the creation of a for­ cans have access to factual information about mal claims resolution process by Congress in vitamins and other dietary supplements so that 1993, each of these claims have been settled, they can make informed decisions about their DONALD ROSS BROOKS-SAN save one-the claim filed by Hill International, health. DIEGO COUNTY BUILDING & CON­ Inc., a New Jersey company to whom Saudi Among other things, OSHEA requires the STRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL Arabia still owes over $55 million. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pro­ 1998 RETIRED LABOR LEADER OF The merits of Hill International's claims are mulgate reasonable guidelines to regulate the THE YEAR not in dispute. Our own State Department has content of dietary supplement labels. The ex­ promised its full support and has even pressed goal of this requirement is to ensure HON. BOB FILNER pledged to aid Hill International in their fight to that the labels give consumers information OF CALIFORNIA collect what is owed to them. Dozens of my necessary for them to make informed deci­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues on both sides of the aisle have sions on whether they want to take a par­ made an appeal for fairness on this issue and ticular supplement. The information on the la­ Wednesday, Septemb er 16, 1998 have urged Saudi Arabian authorities to settle bels is to be factual and cannot make claims Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I this final claim promptly. But sadly, to this day, regarding medical or disease benefits (which rise today to recognize Donald Ross Brooks no movement has been realized on this impor­ are reserved for FDA-approved drugs), but as he is honored by the San Diego County tant issue. can inform consumers of the benefits and ef­ Building and Construction Trades Council at Perhaps the government of Saudi Arabia fects of the supplement. After some fits and the September 19, 1998 John S. Lyons Me­ believes their efforts to settle outstanding starts, the FDA has complied with OSHEA, morial Banquet for his contributions on behalf claims have been "close enough." Mr. Speak­ and consumers are benefiting. of working men and women and his commu­ er, I want to send a message to Saudi Arabia It seems only logical that the same informa­ nity. that as a friend of the United States they tion the FDA allows on the label of a dietary Donald Ross Brooks is a native of Nebraska should lead by example and pay this final supplement should be permitted for use in ad- and came to San Diego from Kansas. At nine- debt. September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20633 HONORING DR. MALIK HASAN tives were horrified by the tragic loss of life in Mr. Johnson, along with is fellow brave Amer­ the bombings of our embassies in Nairobi and ican soldiers, defended the American way of HON. SCOTI MciNNIS Dares Salaam. Twelve Americans and nearly life, ensuring us the right to live free. The OF COLORADO 300 Africans were killed and more than 5,000 strength of character that Mr. Johnson needed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people were injured. to fight in World War II has stayed with him to We extend our deepest sympathy and con­ this day. Wednesday, September 16, 1998 dolences to the families of those who died and In a time when many people in the United Mr. MciNNIS. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take a to those who were injured. The nation owes States are trying to expand into every rural moment to applaud and honor an individual of an enormous debt of gratitude to the men and area, Mr. Johnson has remained steadfast in enormous skill, dedication, and achievement women who serve our interests overseas, and his conviction that Sutton retain its old town who I am lucky enough to count as one of my to their families. We mourn their loss. character. He demanded that the new Town constituents. His work, which has already For the benefit of my colleagues, the fol­ Hall be placed on the exact site of the old been widely recognized, deserves to be men­ lowing is a list of the names of the individuals Town Hall and he has recently decried local tioned here on the House floor. who served in our embassies in Kenya and urbanization efforts which he feels would bring Dr. Malik Hasan, who lives in Pueblo, Colo­ Tanzania who died as a result of the blasts. hardship to the residents of his town. He be­ rado, is considered one of the finest neurolo­ lieves that the old way of doing things is the gist's in Colorado, if not the nation. Dr. Masan EMBASSY EMPLOYEES WHO DIED IN THE NAIROBI BOMBING better way and he has dedicated his career to has worked at the Parkview Medical Center Sgt. Nathan Aliganga, Julian Bartley, Jay keeping the morals and values of his youth since 1975 and gone to extraordinary lengths Bartley (dependent), Jean Dalizu, Molly alive in Sutton. to enhance patient care and service in a geo­ Hardy, Ken Hobson, Prabhi Guptara Kavaler, His service, dedication, and strong character graphical area in dire need of assistance. Arlene Kirk, Louise Martin, Ann Michelle have made Wally Johnson an indispensable Just a few of his accomplishment over the O'Connor, Sherry Olds, Tom Shah, Hindu 0 . member of his community. I am proud to past twenty-three years at Parkview Medical Idi, Tonny !rung, Joel G. Kamau, Lucy N. count Wally Johnson as one of my constitu­ Center include: establishing and developing a Karigi, Tesia Warimu Kionge, Joe Kiongo, ents and feel honored to represent a person of Dominic Kithuva, Geoffrey Kalla, Peter K. Neurology Services department; establishing a his quality in Congress. Neuro Intensive Care Unit equipped with the Macharia, Francis W. Main, Cecilia A. area's first CT SCAN; setting up extensive Mamboleo, Lydiah M. Mayaka, Francis Mbogo, James Mathenca Migui, Namayi outreach programs in such communities as Moses, Catherine Mukeithi, Kimeu N. TRIBUTE TO JOHN W. "RED" Alamosa, Walsenburg, Trinidad and Raton; re­ Ngamga, Vincent Nyoike, Johnson Kimeo LARSEN BY HIS WIFE vitalizing the EEG Lab and beginning an EMG Nzioka, Francis 0. Ochilo, Obias Ochola, Lab; and donating nearly $175,000 to help Maurice Okach, Hudson Nyamber Omae, HON. VAN HILLEARY fund Parkview's expansion in order to bring Edwin A.O. Omori, Evans Onsongo, Eric OF TENNESSEE quality health care to those in need. Onyango, Mungasia (Rachel) Pussy, Farhat It is this type of community involvement and M. Sheikh, Shah Umanlal, Phaedra . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unselfish dedication to making the world a bet­ Vrontamitis, Josephat K. Wachira, Adams Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Wamai, and Frederick M. Yafes. ter place that has earned Dr. Masan the admi­ Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, please enter ration and appreciation of so many. His deep EMBASSY EMPLOYEES WHO DIED IN THE DAR ES SALAAM BOMBING into the RECORD today the enclosed material personal commitment to improving the lives of written by Mrs. Betty Larsen and sent to me those who are less fortunate, and to providing Abdalla Mohamed, Abbas William Mwila, Yusuf Shamte Ndange, Bakari Nyumhu, by Mrs. June Griffin of Dayton, Tennessee. the best medical care possible, speaks vol­ Mtendeje Rajabu, Mohamed Mahundi John W. "Red" Larsen was born in Charles­ umes about the true character of this remark­ Ramadan!, and Doto Lukua Romadhani. ton, South Carolina, on September 13, 1927 to able man. George Oliver and Marguerite Hochslander Dr. Hasan immigrated to the United States Larsen. He spent part of his childhood in in 1971 with only $32 to his name, but has a TRIBUTE TO MR. WALLACE Sommerville, South Carolina. His great­ wealth of desire and passion to succeed in his "WALLY" JOHNSON grandfather, whom he knew while a child, chosen field . His numerous honors and was a shipwright, which may have had some achievements are too lengthy to list, Mr. influence on his choice of the Navy for his Speaker, but suffice to say that he is a man HON. RICHARD E. NEAL military service. His parents separated, and his mother took of tremendous accomplishment and vision. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Red and his two older brothers, Herman and Not content with what he has already done George, to New York City. Red spent his teen for health care, Dr. Hasan is now in the proc­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 years in what was known as "Hell's Kitchen" ess of designing health care for the next cen­ Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I and became big city street-wise. This area tury and beyond. This bodes well for the resi­ would like to take this opportunity to recognize has since been torn down and replaced with dents of Southern Colorado. the outstanding efforts of Selectman Wallace what we know today as Lincoln Center for Mr. Speaker, Dr. Hasan is not only a credit the Performing Arts. "Wally" Johnson. For thirty-nine years Mr. Red enlisted in the Navy near the end of to Parkview Medical Center, but to his com­ Johnson has worked diligently to further the munity and his country as well. His record of World War II. He worked in communications best interests of his community, Sutton, Mas­ as a signalman, worked for some time as a success and achievement is one that should sachusetts. Mr. Johnson's incredible career is submariner, and was trained in underwater inspire us all to improve our own lives as well unfortunately coming to a close since he re­ demolition. He eventually gained the rank of as of those around us. I am proud to stand cently announced that he will not seek re-elec­ CPO. He was in the Navy for 13 years, trav­ here today on the House Floor and talk about tion when his current term expires. eling to many different places throughout this man, his efforts, and all that he has done Wally Johnson has lived in Sutton since the the world, and also saw service in the Korean to touch the lives of so many. War. mid-1930s. His first job after high school was In the early 1970's, Red became concerned with the clean-up crew after the Hurricane of with the legitimacy of several aspects of our TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF THE EM­ 1938. At a time when people were trying to government's actions, especially pertaining BASSY BOMBINGS IN KENYA AND put their lives back together, Waliy Johnson to the federal income tax. He spent consider­ TANZANIA was there to help. Wally worked on his fam­ able time and effort studying, researching ily's farm, as well as giving his neighbors a and talking with various sources. He also as­ HON. IKE SKELTON helping hand when they needed one. Even as sisted several persons with tax difficulties. a young man, Mr. Johnson displayed his fer­ One of the results of his studies was an 83 OF MISSOURI page book, written in the late 1980's, Slav­ vent desire to make Sutton, Massachusetts a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ery, American Style. The book discusses in better place. some detail the unconstitutional nature of Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Before being elected to the Board of Select­ our current income tax system. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I am sure all of man, Mr. Johnson served his country for four Another interest was our individual rights my colleagues in the House of Representa- years during World War II. From 1942-1946, and freedoms as American citizens, including 20634 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 property rights. Red also made a significant tainers who are being recognized for their tal­ starred in her own prime-time television spe­ contribution to several communities in dem­ ents and their dedication to charitable causes. cial and weekly TV series, "Out All Night." onstrating· the unconstitutionality of zoning On Thursday evening, September 24, Ms. She starred in the national tour and Broadway laws. In 1944, Red moved to Tennessee for its LaBelle will receive the "1998 Distinguished revivals of the gospel musical Your Arms Too warmer weather and excellent state con­ Arts Award" by Pennsylvania Governor Thom­ Short To Box With God and the role of a stitution. The first article in the Tennessee as Ridge as part of the Governor's Awards for nightclub singer in the motion picture, A Sol­ State Constitution is its Bill of Rights. He the Arts. dier' s Story, which was created especially for continued his studies and contacts with Broadway superstar, Douglas Sills, currently her. other patriots, and was starting to publish a the Tony Award nominated star of The Scarlet Over the past 21 years, Patti LaBelle has series of newslet ters entitled " Truth Bird Pimpernel at the Minskoff Theatre on Broad­ recorded more than 50 albums and estab­ Reports." Only one report had been pub­ lished at the time of his death on J uly 7, way is being honored by the Leukemia Society lished herself as a major solo recording artist 1998. of America with the "Shining Star Award" in with classics like "You Are My Friend," and "If A memorial library which will contain recognition of his commitment to charitable Only You Knew." She has garnered 10 m any of Red's books and papers will be es­ causes as well as his enormous talent. Among Grammy Award nominations and the 1992 tablished in Altamont , New York , at the his theatre credits are the Los Angeles pro­ Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Perform­ home of a long time friend. duction of Tim Rice's Chess, the national tour­ ance; seven NAACP Image Awards (including ing company of Into the Woods, by Stephen the coveted "Entertainer of the Year Award"), Sondheim, ·the First National Tour of The Se­ three Emmy Award nominations, two Amer­ RECOGNIZING THE MANASSAS EX­ cret Garden and regional programs throughout ican Music Awards and a Cable Ace Award. In PRESS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR the Nation. On television he has had roles on 1996, Boston's Berklee College of Music pre­ WINNING THE BABE RUTH SOFT­ "Coach," "Empty Nest," "Models Inc.," "Party sented Ms. LaBelle with an honorary doc­ BALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP of Five," "Sisters," "Sliders," and "Women of torate. Her autobiography, Don't Block The the House." His film credits include Funny Blessings, was a national best seller and HON. FRANK R. WOLF About Love, The Swan Princess II , Escape earned the NAACP Image Award for out­ OF VIRGINIA from Castle Mountain. standing literary work. A cookbook, LaBelle IN THE HOUSE OF RE PRESENT ATIVES Mr. Sills holds degrees in theatre from the Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About should be re­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 University of Michigan and the American Con­ leased soon . Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ servatory Theatre. He is a two-time Ms. LaBelle is also well known as a humani­ ognize the accomplishments of a talented and Dramalogue Award winner and a charter tarian. She serves as spokeswoman for the dedicated group of young women from Manas­ member of the Antaeus Project at the Mark National Medical Association, the Minority sas, Virginia. The Manassas Express 12-and Taper Forum and Produced Dinah Was in Los AIDS Council's "Live Long Sugar" campaign, under girls' softball team represented the Angeles. His role of Percy in The Scarlet Pim­ the National Cancer Institute and the Amer­ Commonwealth of Virginia in Houma, Lou­ pernel has brought him numerous honors in­ ican Diabetes Association. The National Can­ isiana, last month at the Babe Ruth Softball cluding the 1998 Theatre Award for Best Actor cer Institute will receive $90 million in addi­ National Championship and earned the title of and the Drama League Award for Outstanding tional research funding and $10 million a year National Champions. Artists. He was also nominated for the 1998 over the next five years for education and out­ The Express team is formed from the all­ Best Actor Tony Award and as Best Actor for reach programs if The Laurie Beechman Me­ stars of the Greater Manassas Softball Asso­ the Outer Critics Circle Award, FANY Award morial Act, which I was proud to author, be­ ciation (GMSA) league which is affiliated with and the Theatre World Award. comes law. the Babe Ruth organization. The GMSA Patti LaBelle is a musical sensation, daz­ Mr. Speaker, these two extraordinary artists league has two seasons: Spring, which is zling audiences for an incredible 37 years. are a clear example of the spirit of the enter­ competitive and standings are kept on wins Born in Philadelphia, Ms. LaBelle has been tainment community when it comes to helping and losses; and fall , which is instructional in singing all her life, first as a child in the Beu­ those in need. Patti LaBelle has a long record nature and no wins and losses are counted. lah Baptist Church gospel choir and then, as of working for a variety of causes and has The league was established to promote fast­ a teenager, in the legendary girl group Patti been an outstanding member of the Greater pitch softball for girls in the Manassas-Prince LaBelle and the Bluebells. In 1961, the Blue­ Philadelphia community for many years. Doug­ William County area. bells hit the charts with its first single, "I Sold las Sills is a young man with a bright future The members of the team are: Stephanie My Heart To The Junkman" which went gold. ahead of him. An excellent singer, Douglas Gaynord, Katie Lee, Laura Hundemer, The group recorded a number of songs which has also shown a keen acting skill which will Courtney Bures, Kesha Robinson, Julianne made the top 40 and played the best R&B allow him to do both singing and non-singing Sudduth, Kristin Windle, Lydia Sumner, Ketti venues in the Nation including the Apollo The­ roles. Two years ago, the "Shining Star Rotter, Alyssa Kemmerer, Alexis atre in Harlem, the Uptown in Philadelphia and Award" was given to a constituent of mine, Hochstrasser, Brittany Alexander-Smith, Jas­ the Regal in Chicago. Laurie Beechman. mine Davenport, Katie Speaks, and Ashley In 1970, a dynamic change in image, sound, Another reason I am so proud to stand here Demaret. They are coached by Mike Windle, costume, management and message gave and tell you about these brilliant performers is Mike Bures, and Donald Alsberry; and their birth to the renamed trio-Labelle. The group's that they are both scheduled to perform in a scorekeeper is Tony Gaynord. sound blended soul, funk, rhythm and blues, tribute concert-Let The Memory Live Again! Through their hard work, the Manassas Ex­ gospel, pop and high-intensity rock-and-roll , A Musical Celebration For Laurie Beechman­ press members have been ambassadors of while their futuristic costumes and theatrical on November 30 at the historic Walnut Street sportsmanship for Manassas, Prince William, staging made an unforgettable impact. Theatre in Philadelphia to raise money for and all of Virginia. On behalf of the citizens of Labelle's gold album , Night Birds, yielded the GILDA'S CLUB®. These two outstanding en­ the 10th District, we say to them, congratula­ number-one single of 1975, "Lady Mar­ tertainers are just a couple of the many tal­ tions. malade." ented artists who will join together to raise On October 6, 1974, Labelle made history funds to battle ovarian cancer, the disease HONORING PHILADEL PHIA DIVA as the first black vocal group to appear at the which took the life of Laurie Beechman in PATTI L ABELLE AND BROADWAY Metropolitan Opera House where thousands of March after a nine-year struggle against the STAR DOUGL AS SILLS audience members included Bette Midler and disease. Jackie Onassis. I am amazed that all these wonderful per­ Patti LaBelle made her solo debut in 1977 formers are willing to give what little time off HON. JON D. FOX when she played to overflow audiences in they have to help others. But, it seems to be OF PENNSYLVANIA New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, and a a Broadway tradition to reach out like this be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES dozen other cities. Since then , Patti LaBelle cause Laurie Beechman performed at many We dnesday, September 16, 1998 has gone from triumph to triumph and strength events of this kind. In fact, just two years ago, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I to strength. Her one-woman Broadway shows she and Sam Harris performed at Rainbow rise today to honor two outstanding enter- have shattered box office records, she has and Stars to raise money for the battle against September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20635 AIDS. Now, Sam will be co-hosting the tribute able to provide the necessary treatment and the individual. Residents reside in a highly to Laurie, a woman he called his "musical assistance to those in need. The Administra­ structured environment for two years. The ini­ soulmate," along with Ms. LaBelle. tion has requested a proposed funding level of tiative emphasizes vocational training, edu­ Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be associated $17.1 billion next year in National Drug Con­ cation, and interpersonal communication skills. with Patti LaBelle and Douglas Sills who rep­ trol Funding, a 6.8% increase over the esti­ There are three major rules governing all resent the heart and soul of the entertainment mated $15.9 billion provided in Fiscal Year TROSA residents: there is to be no use of industry which has dedicated itself to the bat­ 1998. In addition to increased funding, the Ad­ drugs or alcohol; no threats of violence; and tle against these afflictions and have reached ministration has also proposed a National no acts of violence. TROSA is known through­ out a hand to those in need. As a result of the Drug strategy. The drug initiatives in the new out North Carolina for its success rate and Laurie Beechman Tribute Concert, GILDA'S strategy build on five goals: (1) Motivate youth works closely with North Carolina universities CLUB® will be able to reach out to more peo­ to reject illegal drugs & substance abuse; (2) to provide valuable educational and self-help ple with cancer and their families. reduce drug-related crime and violence; (3) re­ programs for its residents. November 30 will be a night of stars at the duce health, welfare, and crime costs resulting In July of this year, I joined the Johnston Walnut Street Theatre and none will shine from illegal drug use; (4) shield the U.S. fron­ County Drug Action Coalition (JCDAC) in the brighter than Douglas Sills and Patti LaBelle. tiers from the drug threat; and (5) break for­ National Drug Control Policy Town Meeting But, I'm sure they would be the first to tell you eign and domestic drug supply sources. Con­ Anti-Drug Campaign with the President and that the real stars that night will be Laurie gress must do its part and support the Admin­ the Director of the Office of the Office of Na­ Beechman and the long struggle against ovar­ istration's efforts. tional Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) General ian cancer she wages even after her death. Protecting our children from drugs and sup­ Barry McCaffrey. JCDAC, which is located in I insert these comments in the RECORD so porting safe streets and communities are top Smithfield, North Carolina and is run by Dr. all may know of the accomplishments of these priorities for me. I strongly believe we must Judith Coats Kolcum, joined the Johnston two fine performers in the hopes it will awaken not retreat in our battle to save people from Community College family, law enforcement a similar dedication to humanity in each of us. the scourge of alcohol and drugs that destroys officials, drug groups and students in this na­ so many precious lives. As the former two­ tional discussion on drugs. JCDAC's mission term Superintendent of North Carolina's public includes a comprehensive, long range edu­ PROMOTION OF A DRUG-FREE schools, I know firsthand the importance of cational approach addressing not only prob­ AMERICA strong anti-drug abuse programs. I supported lems but offering solutions. Its their belief that and worked on the Safe and Drug Free the use of illegal drugs, the abuse and/or mis­ HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Schools Program during my tenure as Super­ use of alcohol affects every citizen of their OF NORTH CAROLINA intendent, and I oppose the effort of some Re­ County and the state. The ugly results of ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES publican Members to terminate Safe and dictions are seen through the loss of health, Drug-Free Schools. lost of income, increase in crime, broken Wednesday , September 16, 1998 As the Representative of the Second District homes and quality of life in general. As a solu­ Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of North Carolina, I am committed to con­ tion, JCDAC offers that the cycle of addiction to promote the Drug-Free America Blue Rib­ tinuing to work to protect our nation from the and drug abuse can be broken, by providing bon Campaign. As part of a resolution detail­ dangers of drug abuse. I am also strongly effective prevention policies to assure that ad­ ing how our children are at risk, the U.S. committed to assisting the state and grass­ diction treatment is available and accessible to House of Representatives has declared Sep­ roots organizations in my district who know all who need it. tember 13-19, 1998, as Blue Ribbon Week. first hand how to combat the devastation of Also participating in the Town Meeting was This selected week, shortly after most children drug use. I believe that it is vitally important to the Day By Day Treatment Center. The Day return to school, allows Americans to join to­ keep an open line of communication with hos­ By Day Center is located in a peaceful rural gether in waging a strong campaign to win the pitals, treatment programs, and other grass­ area of Johnston County, just outside of the War on Drugs by the year 2002. We must pro­ roots organizations to gain valuable input into town of Selma, North Carolina. Day By Day is tect our children from drugs and we must sup­ how we can move forward together in this a grassroots organization that has been instru­ port our law enforcement community in the fight to erase drugs from our streets. mental in delivering treatment services to fight to keep our streets safe. Since taking office, I have been honored to those individuals struggling with substance The efforts to reduce the incidence of sub­ visit many groups and organizations in the abuse issues. The Center is a modern facility stance abuse, including abuse of alcohol and Second Congressional District who are dili­ which offers an intensive concentrated pro­ illicit, drugs is a major public policy issue in gently working to rid their communities of gram of drug and alcohol addiction recovery the United States. An estimated 52 million drugs. In order for us to claim victory in this education, based on the traditional Twelve Americans experience a mental health or sub­ effort, we must break the cycle of drugs and Step Programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and stance abuse problem every year, with less crime and help state and local governments Narcotics Anonymous. At this time, I ask than half obtaining treatment. According to the implement drug testing and treatment for drug unanimous consent to enter into the record a state health department, 343,000 residents of abusers. In December of last year, I met with statement prepared by Ed Ward, Executive Di­ North Carolina are in need of comprehensive the Sanford Chamber of Commerce Drug Ac­ rector of the Day By Day Treatment Center of substance abuse treatment. Over the last 30 tion Committee located in Sanford, North Johnston County, Inc. years, Congress has initiated a variety of fed­ Carolina. This group, comprised of concerned Many believe that legalization is the answer eral efforts supporting the prevention and citizens, meets on a regular basis to coordi­ to efforts to control drug use. I strongly dis­ treatment of, and research relating to, sub­ nate programs and provide information to agree with this observation, and based on re­ stance abuse and mental illness. combat the substance abuse problems in Lee cent polls 70% of Americans also disagree The Substance Abuse and Mental Health County. The group's goals include involvement with drug legalization. According to the Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency of local students to increase community ONDCP Director General McCaffrey, lacking of the Department of Health and Human Serv­ awareness and communications with area leg­ the present combined social disapproval, ille­ ices, is responsible for supporting mental islators to keep us informed of breakdowns in gality, and law enforcement efforts against il­ health and substance abuse prevention and the judicial system and sentencing for offend­ licit drugs, the number of chronic addicts treatment services throughout the country by ers. would skyrocket from an estimated 4 million or providing technical assistance, categorical Earlier this year, I met with staff and toured less addicts today to 15 to 20 million. I strong­ grants, and block grants to the states. This the Triangle Residential Options of Substance ly agree with General McCaffrey. and believe vital agency was created in 1992 and provides Abusers (TROSA), located in the Research that drug legalization would increase drug use funds to states for alcohol and drug preven­ Triangle Park of North Carolina. TROSA is a in the public schools, create higher numbers tion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs two year residential self-help initiative serving of drug addicts and overdoses, and more and activities. drug and alcohol abusers. For some, TROSA drug-related crimes. Providing sufficient funds to states for drug serves as an alternative to incarceration. The The House is expected to vote this week on prevention is vital to winning the war on drugs. only program of its type in the Triangle, legislation to promote an agenda of zero toler­ Without adequate funding, states will not be TROSA serves men and women at no cost to ance of drugs. These bills which I strongly 20636 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 support, take necessary steps to win the War great need and existent studies pointing to the cess to affordable health care. In 1994, Wash­ on Drugs. They are as follows: . . . reality that treatment works. ington raised its child Medicaid eligibility H.J. Res 117, Opposing Med1c1nal Man­ Without appropriate treatment, victims of ad­ threshold to 200% of the federal poverty level juana. The measure expresses the opposition (FPL). The SCRIP program was developed diction disease are cost shifted to the criminal with this objective in mind by expanding of Congress to legalizing marijuana for med­ justice system or more expensive medical Medicaid funding to states that extend eligi­ ical use. care to address other diseases such as cir­ bility to provide quality health care to addi­ H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention rhosis of the liver which are secondary to un­ tional children. Act. The measure revokes the right to pre­ treated addiction disease. During the negotiations of the 1997 Bal­ scribe drugs for doctors who have dispensed It costs about $6000 to treat a victim of ad­ anced Budget Act (BBA), Congress and the drugs for the purpose of assisting a suicide. diction disease as an inpatient at Day By Day Administration recognized that certain states were already undertaking Medicaid H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimi­ Treatment Center or about $2500 for an out­ nation Act. The bill is expected to strengthen expansions up to or above 200 percent of patient program when appropriate. The trag­ FPL, and that they should be allowed to use international efforts to combat the trafficking of edy is that our health care system cost shifts the new SCRIP funds. Unfortunately, this illegal drugs into the United States. to the criminal justice system where the cost provision was limited to those states that H.R. 4550, the Drug Demand Reduction is up to $37,000 annually to keep one person enacted expansions on or after March 31, 1997 Act. The measure would authorize funds for a in prison who wouldn't be there in the first and disallowed Washington from accessing the $230 million in SCRIP funds it had been national anti-drug media campaign; creates place had addiction disease been addressed programs to promote drug-free workplaces, allocated through 2002. As a result, Wash­ initially. ington State cannot use its SCRIP allotment prisons and schools, and to reduce drug use As a nation we must: by teenage drivers; provides market incentives to cover the 90,000 children currently eligi­ Treat addiction disease on an equal basis ble, but not covered for health care at or for drug companies to develop anti-addiction with treatment of other diseases. below 200 percent of FPL. Exacerbating this medications; and consolidates certain Federal Provide for a more well educated citizenry in inequity is the fact that many states have anti-drug programs. addiction disease from layman to professional. begun accessing their SCRIP allotments to Mr. Speaker, I'd like to close by saying that Provide for more research aimed at better cover kids at poverty levels far below Wash­ we have a tough battle ahead in order to ington's current or past eligibility levels. treatment and more appropriate outcome stud­ reach our goal of total eradication of drugs by Correcting this technicality is the top pri­ ies. ority for our delegation as we near the end of the year 2002. We must work with school Today, so many of our society's ills can be groups, civic organizations, and anti-drug coa­ the 105th Congress and we plan to push for traced directly to addiction disease. Let us all legislative action in the next few weeks to litions to increase public awareness about not only be acutely aware of the tremendous pass this non-controversial measure. America's drug crisis and establish a con­ amount of work that needs to be done in ad­ This bipartisan, bicameral initiative rep­ sistent "no-use" drug message. I pledge to do dressing addiction disease, but also of the resents a thoughtful, carefully-crafted re­ my part in supporting legislation that will fur­ enormous opportunity and possibility to en­ sponse to the unintended consequences of SCRIP and brings much-needed assistance to ther our goals, and protect our nation from the hance all of our lives if we will make the effort. perils of drugs. I urge my colleagues to join children currently at-risk. Rather than sim­ this effort and show the world that we are ply changing the effective date included in the BBA, our initiative includes strong committed to work together on a bipartisan INTRODUCTION OF BIPARTISAN maintenance of effort language as well as in­ basis to wipe out drug use in America. LEGISLATION TO ENSURE WASH­ centives for our state to find those 90,000 un­ A great number of reliable statistical INGTON STATE USES ITS SHARE insured kids because we feel strongly that studies* show and prove that addiction dis­ OF THE STATE CHILDREN'S they receive the health coverage for which ease (alcohol and drug dependency) is our HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM they are eligible. nation's number one health problem. Approxi­ FOR COVERAGE OF ADDITIONAL We respectfully request that you join our mately 18 million Americans are addicted to efforts to move it through the legislative CHILDREN UNDER THE MEDICAID process. We look forward to working with alcohol. Almost 13 million Americans over 12 PROGRAM you during the remaining days of this Con­ years old have used illegal drugs within the gress to ensure that Washington's SCRIP last month and another 11 million abuse tran­ HON. JIM McDERMOTI funds are used to increase the health of our quilizers and other psychotropic medications. children, not wasted due to an unintended Addiction disease costs every citizen of our OF WASHINGTON technical oversight. nation about $1,000 a year for unnecessary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thank you for your cooperation in this ef­ health care, added law-enforcement, auto­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 fort and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can provide you with additional infor­ mobile wrecks, crime, and lost productivity. Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, the entire mation. The tragedy that the disease inflicts upon the Washington State Delegation today introduced Sincerely, emotions and psychological well-being of fami­ legislation that would allow our state to partici­ Slade Gorton, U.S. Senator; Jim lies is immeasurable. pate in the State Children's Health Insurance McDermott, Member of Congress; Public policy toward addressing addiction Program (SCHIP). The legislation we crafted George Nethercutt, Member of Con­ disease is aimed too heavily at cutting supply represents the culmination of more than a gress; Patty Murray, U.S. Senator; Jack Metcalf, Member of Congress; rather than toward prevention, education and year's worth of effort to ensure Congressional treatment. Addiction disease continues to be Norm Dicks, Member of Congress; Rick action on this issue. White, Member of Congress; Linda viewed with stigma, its victims seen as morally I ask that you exercise your leadership of Smith, Member of Congress; Adam weak, often criminal or bad rather than sick the Congressional majority to expedite the Smith, Member of Congress; Jennifer people suffering from a chronic biopsycho­ passage of this measure in a non-controver­ Dunn, Member of Congress; Doc social illness. sial manner. Hastings, Member of Congress. In my own district, I'm brought face to face To illustrate the vigor of our Delegation's with the reality of untreated addiction disease commitment to advancing this issue, I have at­ and the difficulty of persons getting appro­ tached for your information the text of the fol­ REAR ADMIRAL MIKE SULLIVAN priate treatment. I recently conversed with rep­ lowing letter which the entire Washington Del­ resentatives from Day By Day Treatment Cen­ egation today sent to The Honorable Donna HON. IKE SKELTON ter located in Selma, North Carolina who in­ Shalala, Representative TOM BULEY, and Sen­ OF MISSOURI formed me that the treatment facility faces tre­ ator WILLIAM ROTH: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendous economic pressure due to cutbacks We are writing to share with you legisla­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 in Medicaid funding, managed care denials of tion we introduced today that addresses an Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to appropriate services, ongoing stigma, and issue of critical importance to Washington other adversities. This occurs when there is State and its ability to participate in the recognize and honor Rear Admiral Mike Sul­ State Children's Health Insurance Program livan, United States Navy, as he retires on Oc­ 1, 1998, 31 *Note that some statistical references were ob­ (SCRIP). tober upon completion of over tained from: Treatment Addiction/Advancing the Washington State has a strong record of years of honorable and faithful service to our Common Good a Join Together publication. ensuring that its low-income kids have ac- Nation. September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20637 Rear Admiral Sullivan, a Supply Corps Offi­ crary doctorates. His series Jazz at the Ken­ Calumet High School by teaching this class, cer, has performed in a consistently out­ nedy Center, an ongoing series of demonstra­ as well as Health, annually. This legacy, more standing manner under the most challenging tions-discussions of the history of jazz, is won­ than any coaching award, is what will live as of circumstances. As the Principal Deputy As­ derful. He hosts intimate sessions of perform­ Carl's greatest achievement. Indeed, his dedi­ sistant Secretary of' the Navy (Research, De­ ance and conversation which enables partici­ cation and caring is represented through his velopment and Acquisition) he was respon­ pants to gain insight into jazz by hearing the four Teacher of the Year Awards, as well as sible for advising the Navy's Acquisition Exec­ music, memories and unique philosophies of his Inland Steel Teacher of the Year Award. utive on business and programmatic matters some of the greatest musicians jazz has pro­ Carl was always a dedicated and caring concerning Navy and Marine Corps major duced. coach and teacher. Though he spent must weapon systems programs. He also provided In 1971, Billy Taylor became the first African time and effort on his players and students, policy and oversight for the Naval procurement American to lead a band on a talk show when this did not diminish his devotion to his wife, system which encompasses over 900 activities he fronted an ensemble of all-stars on the Margie, and their daughter, Karen. His profes­ contracting for more than $40 billion in weap­ David Frost Show for four years. I know from sional success was complemented by an even on systems, supplies and services annually. personal experience, that aside from being a more rewarding family life. Now that he has Mike, no stranger to anyone in uniform, can stupendous musician, he's also an incredible retired, Carl plans to spend much of his time reflect on several successful operational tours human being. He has great respect for other with Margie and Karen, who now works for in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He people, and has a wonderful aura of niceness NASA. He also, he continues to serve as a came to his current position after being the and gentility. member of the National Association of Basket­ Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ac­ Dr. Taylor founded Jazzmobile, which brings ball Coaches, the Indiana Basketball Coaches quisition and Business Management. His wide free performances to hundreds of thousands Association, as an instructor and local basket­ range of experience also included, among oth­ of people. His awards include two Peabodys, ball camps, and as a teacher at Purdue Uni­ ers', tours at Naval Sea Systems Command, an Emmy, and the first Certificate of Recogni­ versity Calumet. Naval Air Systems Command, the Govern­ tion given by the U.S. Congressional Arts Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other ment Operations Committee of the House of Caucus and it is with immense pleasure that distinguished colleagues join me in com­ Representatives, and Competition Advocate in this tribute I join the ranks of those saluting mending Carl Traicoff for his lifetime of dedi­ General of the Navy. And Central Missourians the great Dr. Billy Taylor. cation, service, and leadership to the students too, know him well: for four consecutive years and faculty of Calumet High School, as well as he traveled to their neighborhood-my con­ the people of Northwest Indiana. Carl's efforts gressional district-to counsel and assist small TRIBUTE TO CARL TRAICOFF as an educator and a basketball coach blend­ businesses about the requirements of the fed­ ed together to help kids make the most of eral contracts. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY their potential and earn their success in the A graduate of the University of Kansas, he OF INDIANA world. Northwest Indiana's community has cer­ completed his MBA degree at the University of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainly been rewarded by the true service and uncompromising dedication displayed by Carl North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also at­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 tended the Industrial College of the Armed Traicoff. Forces and Carnegie Mellon University's Pro­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the gram for Executives. His personal decorations greatest pleasure that I pay tribute to one of the leading citizens of Indiana's First Congres­ IN HONOR OF SAINT WENDELIN include the Legion of Merit {three awards), the PARISH Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint sional District, Mr. Carl Traicoff, of Highland, Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Indiana. After serving as one of Northwest ·In­ Commendation Medal (two awards). Married diana's most distinguished, compassionate, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH to the former Pam Ross of Leavenworth, Kan­ and dedicated teachers for twenty-seven OF OHIO sas, the Sullivan's have one son, Brian. years, Carl announced his retirement on Sat­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Department of the Navy, Congress, and urday, August 22, 1998. Wednesday, September 16, 1998 the American people have been defended and A 1956 graduate of Lew Wallace High Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to well served by this dedicated naval officer for School in Gary, Carl enrolled as a student at extend my best wishes to the parish commu­ over 31 years. Rear Admiral Mike Sullivan will Kansas State University, which he attended nity of Saint Wendelin Church as they cele­ long be remembered for his leadership, serv­ for one year. In 1958, he transferred to Cul­ brate their ninety-fifth year in Cleveland's Ohio ice and dedication. I am proud to call him my ver-Stockton University where, in 1960, he City neighborhood. For almost a century, Saint friend. Let me wish him, his wife Pam, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Wendelin's has served as a spiritual refuge, their son Brian our very best as they begin a Education and Health. Carl continued his edu­ opening its doors to any soul in search of new chapter in their life together. cation at Northeast Missouri, now Truman peace. State, earning a Master's degree in Physical Originally serving the Slovak community of Education, Health, and Administration. While Cleveland's near west side, the ministry of A SALUTE TO DR. BILLY TAYLOR, attending graduate school, Carl also worked Saint Wendelin's began in 1903. It was on ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSI­ as a girls basketball coach, beginning his long May 3rd of that year that the community re­ CIANS OF JAZZ and distinguished coaching career. ceived permission to found Saint Wendelin From 1960 through 1966, he served as a Parish. A small church was soon erected, and HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. basketball coach at the high schools of on December 6, 1903, Father Koudelka cele­ OF MICHIGAN Louistown, Clarence, and Centralia. In 1966, brated Saint Wendelin's first mass. Not long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he moved back to Indiana's First Congres­ after, the Sisters of Notre Dame established sional District and began teaching and coach­ Saint Wendelin's School. The order would Wednesday, September 16, 1998 ing at Calumet High School, in unincorporated continue to provide quality Catholic education Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana. As for the next seventy years. honor Dr. Billy Taylor-one of the greatest pia­ Calumet High School's coach, Carl posted 417 In 1925, the current church and school com­ nists ever, who has touched the lives of many wins, for a career total of 477 wins. Indeed, plex was dedicated. Non-territorial, Saint during his fifty years plus in jazz, not only as along with these wins, his teams won four Wendelin's welcomes all believers to join in a pianist, composer, author, activist, teacher, Sectional Titles, and he was honored by his worship. It is a testament to the Saint lecturer, and actor, but also as a radio and tel­ fellow coaches as Coach of the Year six Wendelin's ministry that Catholics from all cor­ evision personality. Though Dr. Billy Taylor is times. Though Carl is acknowledged for his ners on the city answer the call to celebrate at seventy-seven years old, he's more than coaching ability, his teaching successes have the little church on Columbus Avenue. young at heart. His current schedule is chock often been overlooked. He made his mark on Cleveland's strong tradition of Catholic edu­ full of performances while he also serves on the Calumet High School curriculum by insti­ cation continues at Saint Wendelin's under the the faculty at the University of Massachusetts, tuting a Life Management course and influ­ direction of Ursuline Sisters with their oper­ where he received one of fifteen other hon- enced nearly every student that attended the ation of Urban Community School. Saint 20638 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 Wendelin's facilities serve as a second home 50TH BIRTHDAY OF THE VERNON As the post grew and prospered, so did its to the 300 students of Urban Community. HILL AMERICAN LEGION POST social functions. Who can forget the New Saint Wendelin's also serves as the head­ NO. 435 Year's parties at the old " Johnny Hynnes Ballroom" ? How many can remember the quarters for Heartbeats, Inc., a ministry oper­ Past Commanders' banquets that graduated ated by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN from an upstairs loft at Alaries Tower House supporting women from third world countries. OF MASSACHUSE'r T S on the Cherry Valley/Worcester Line, to the My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Towncrest on Lake Avenue, to Jimmy Wednesday, September 16, 1998 O'Day's Edgemere Lodge? How many present oring the parish community of Saint Wendelin can recall the sumptuous steak dinner ar­ Church and its pastor, Rev. Jerome Lajack, as Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ranged by Tim Mara and the late Ed Piliski they celebrate mass with Bishop Anthony Pilla in honor of the 50th year that the Vernon Hill at Thompson's Lodge in Westboro? Everyone in commemoration of 95 years in service to American Legion Post has served the commu­ present at the banquet marveled at the deal God. A community bound by its faith, the be­ nity and honored our veterans in Worcester. our two chairman had arranged- until they lievers of Saint Wendelin's are committed to To commemorate this event, I would like to got the bill that almost bankrupted our mea­ doing justice, both in the church's surrounding enter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the his­ ger treasury. Who among us can forget the first New neighborhoods and the world beyond. Let us tory of Post No. 435 as recounted by Past Year's Eve party held in these quarters be­ pray that Saint Wendelin parish continues as Commander, John F. O'Connor. This post of fore we had tile on the floor? We danced on a beacon of Christian charity as we enter into the American Legion has a unique history, and the cement floor and had black legs for a the next millenium. I believe that Mr. O'Connor's account clearly week. A great time was had by all on that shows that the group of men and women in­ first occasion in our own hall, the first of volved with the Vernon Hill Post are true many great times in this room. American heroes. The state convention in 1948 was held in The text of his history follows. Worcester, a rather huge affair at the A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH M. time .. . World War I veterans joined by GOMES-" MR. SAN PABLO" In the fall of 1947, a group of young vet­ erans were standing in front of Joe's Spa, World War II veterans just blending into ci­ across the street from Vernon Hill Park, get­ vilian life. Who can forget the huge parade in ting ready to start a touch football game. downtown Worcester featuring superlative HON. GEORGE MILLER There, they were approached to attend a marching bands and handsome Governor, Maurice Tobin, in a Panama suit? The new OF CALIFORNIA meeting at 9 Ames Street at the home of long-time legionnaire, James B. Lawless, to Post Vernon Hill, now about 30 strong, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discuss forming an American Legion Post on marched in the back of the host delegation Vernon Hill. behind a huge banner that read " Worcester's Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Somewhat reluctantly, the young veterans Baby Post, Vernon Hill American Legion gave up their touch football game and #435, watch us grow" . How prophetic. John Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, walked to the Lawless home two blocks McDavitt, a navy veteran, now residing in rise today to invite my colleagues to join me away, and signed the request to the Worces­ Brookfield, was dressed as an infant, albeit in celebrating the life of a truly remarkable in­ ter County Commander, Bill Blanchard, for smoking a cigar and possessing a can of the permission to create the Vernon Hill Post beverage of moderation, pushed in a baby dividual, Mr. Joseph M. Gomes. I know of no carriage by his "father", the late Bill Wall, other person who has had such an all encom­ American Legion. He denied the initial re­ quest because Worcester already had 16 and his " mother" Connie Brosnihan, now re­ passing influence on his community. Joe's American Legion Posts, more than an ade­ siding in Enfield, Connecticut. name is synonymous with the city he rep­ quate number. Commander Blanchard sent In 1966, a bright young navy veteran resents, and he cannot be denied the moniker, word that if the Vernon Hill Veterans want­ brought what many older, more experienced, "Mr. San Pablo". ed to join, there were plenty of nearby posts more mature members thought was a prepos­ to accommo.da te them. In typical Vernon terous proposition to construct a hospital in Joe has made San Pablo his home for the Hill fashion, the group of reluctant joiners Vietnam to honor the boys and girls of greater part of 70 years. It is where he and his now became determined to have their own Worcester County who lost their lives in this lovely wife, Mary, chose to settle and raise post. faraway conflict. In 1967, after much effort their family. Joe spent 35 years with American Mr. Lawless, a World War I veteran, with and preparation by the initiator of the Standard and another 9 years with Phoenix Edward F. Wall, presented the Post's case be­ project, the day arrived when all of the " Doubting Thomases" became firm believers Iron Works, before ending one career to pur­ fore the Worcester County Council meeting in Upton. Their persuasiveness and persist­ in Past Commander Frank Carroll. We be­ sue another. In 1980, Joe was elected to his ence paid off, and a charter was granted in came such believers that if Frank said Pope first term on the San Pablo City Council, and the Spring of 1948 to the Vernon Hill Post John Paul II is expected to attend tonight's a life of public service was born. Over the past American Legion #435. affair, we would keep an eye on the door. two decades, Joe's leadership on the Council That was the inauspicious debut of what is Who could ever forget this fabulous ex­ has guided San Pablo through a trans­ now the second largest American Legion travaganza? General Westmoreland, the com­ formation from a small, isolated community to Post in Worcester County, numbering almost missioner of baseball, General Eckerett, and Under Secretary of State Katzenbach drank a thriving urban city-a city which celebrates 600 members in the fiftieth year of its exist­ ence. coffee in the kitchen right in these quarters its cultural diversity, neighborhood spirit and The Post needed quarters, but we also with Jim Donahue and many other dig­ livability. needed a treasury to pay the rent. Ed Wall, nitaries. At the bar, the late Gordon McCrea But Joe is not content to simply fulfill the and another member, the late Chester G. told stories about his football days at Trembowicz, the only ones that were work­ Gaskill Field. Who among us doesn't have an role of elected official. His commitment ex­ ing at the time, lent the Post the money to avid memory of the affair at the Memorial tends to active participation in virtually every rent our first quarters in a vacant store at 35 Auditorium? Present were the celebrities on local club or organization, from the Chamber Granite Street for $35 a month. Finally hav­ stage with Marilyn Mayes. There was secu­ of Commerce, the Exchange Club, the Eagles ing a " Home" , the Post started to raise rity everywhere, and the pride of our mem­ and the Moose Lodge to the Salesian Boys & funds. A bar was constructed with a can of bership was unmistakable. This humani­ Girls Club and the Brookside Community beer selling for 20 cents. A ping-pong table tarian gesture to assist Dr. Turpin of Project Health Clinic. Joe's work has always been led was installed in the cellar and one of the Concern to construct a hospital in the Cen­ first television sets in the neighborhood was tral Highlands of Vietnam was motivated by by his heart, his concern and caring for all purchased with proceeds from a minstrel an American Legion Post in Worcester led by members of his community. Through his self­ show. A huge safe (still being used today) its imaginative, fearless, persistent, young less service and tireless involvement, Joe has which almost caused the demise of member Commander, Frank Carroll. personally touched the life of each and every Billy Reynolds, was donated from its old The vast number of volunteers, plus the or­ resident of San Pablo. home on Lamartine Street to Granite Street. ganizational genius called Frank Carroll, In 1951, the Vernon Hill Post purchased a made the project a huge success. The Vernon I am personally honored to call Joe Gomes home at 154 Vernon Street for the sum of Hill Post American Legion was brought into a friend and a mentor. On behalf of the United $16,500. The Post continued to grow in its the spotlight and our post became the most States House of Representatives, I would like new home that featured what the late Joe recognizable and envied Veteran's organiza­ to salute him and his work. Fitzgerald called the " Chinese room." tion in the entire state. September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20639 This organization is also extremely active The Vernon Hill Post was the first group of land has been in the family ever since. At the in youth and community affairs. The post's any sort to go on record in favor of the con­ Colorado State Fair, the Wenger family re­ generosity to all who are deprived and unfor­ struction of the Worcester Civic Center, now ceived the Centennial Farm Award in recogni­ tunate is well known, but its finest hour is known as the Centrum. Where would Worces­ tion of their history with the land. Located near its magnanimous support of the blind chil­ ter be if we didn't have the Centrum now? dren in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. The Vernon Hill Post was also the first to Yuma, Colorado ·the farm was homesteaded This post is deeply involved in civil affairs endorse the connecting highway from down­ by Fred Wenger. Bob Wenger and his wife coupled with the welfare of our own commu­ town Worcester to the Massachusetts Turn­ Kathryn took over the farm after Bob served nity and state. In 1969, an issue of deep con­ pike in Millbury, a vital link to the eco­ an illustrious duty to his country in the Marine cern to all our citizens was automobile in­ nomic well-being of our city. Corps in World War II. Now their son Dick surance. Does that have a a familiar ring? In This last December 11th, over 200 senior continues to operate the farm where he raises this very room a forum was held to inform citizens who ordinarily wouldn't have a joy­ cattle and grows corn. The Wengers are fine our members and all our citizens about a ous Christmas season were our guests here new form of auto insurance. One of the pan­ for the 20th year. Howard Harvey and his examples of what good stewards of the land elists who was proposing the system was a chorus, the chefs, the waitresses and waiters, Colorado farmers have been. Mr. Speaker, the young State Representative from Brookline the people who contribute their talents, time Wenger Farm has left a lasting legacy for their who went on to some degree of fame and no­ and resources, are to be commended for their family, and all of their friends and neighbors in toriety, Michael Dukakis. charity and concern. Yuma County. I salute them, and all of the And what American Legion Post in the On occasions, the boys at Nazareth Home good people who worked to preserve that leg­ world had its own basketball and softball in Leicester have been the guests of the Post acy. We all have a lot to gain from preserving leagues where everyone who played had to be at the circus, the Red Sox, and the Celtics? our history and preserving the farming way of a member? Shea's Tavern, Leavitt Drugs, Our Honor Guard, especially Bud Hall, has Old Timers, The Associates, and the always been present at parades, funerals and life. Livewires were all winners. Does anyone re­ other functions. Our antique fire truck is al­ member the classic confrontation in a gym ways at the disposal of children of this re­ not far from here between the late Past Com­ gion. mander Bob Bruso and a young Priest, Fa­ When you mention names, you run the risk TRIBUTE TO ANGELO CATANI ther Ed Tinsley, now the Vicar General of of neglecting someone who has made a siz­ the Diocese of Worcester? able contribution to this Post. None the less, Even when we didn't have much of a treas­ we would be remiss if we didn't name some HON. CUFF STEARNS ury, the post sponsored a team in the Gehrig­ men who have passed on who have made this OF FLORIDA Ruth League which continues to this day. a great Post. They must be looking down IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This late Jim Spaulding and child welfare from their heavenly perch with pride; the chairman, the late Past Commander Ed Cove founder, James B. Lawless, Past Com­ Wednesday, September 16, 1998 put together the finest charitable program of manders, John C. Wall, Chester C. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to an American Legion Post anywhere. In addi­ Trembowitz, Raymond Jermyn, Robert take this opportunity to say a few words about tion to baseball, our post has an unparalled Bruso, Albert Spring, James Spaulding, record in the area of programs for our youth. George Naum, Ed Cove, Bob Coakley, Ed Angelo Catani, a fellow Floridian, who will be The scholarship program has aided innumer­ Bulleus, and Red Cochran. We have come a retiring next month. able sons and daughters of Post members to long way in the last five decades from that Angelo distinguished himself in a variety of secure education at the colleagiate level. initial gathering on Ames Street! positions throughout his 30 plus years of serv­ The Boys State Chairman Past Commander We are now the second largest in member­ ice, including his initial employment with the John F. O'Connor and many members have ship of any American Legion Post in Worces­ American Machine & Foundry, where he was participated in the mock trial at the con­ ter County. However, by all standards and responsible for installation of the hydraulic lift vocation of Boys State. criteria, the Vernon Hill Post is universally system on the Titan missile program. Who could ever forget the "Minstrel Show" recognized and acclaimed as the finest, most assisted by the late Bob Brady and the spon­ active contributing veteran's organization He followed up that position by joining Gen­ taneous with of the Past Commander, the anywhere. One of our own Past Commanders, eral Electric Co. where for the next 12 years late James Spaulding. These various musical Byron McCluskey, was a Department Past he was involved in engineering programs such delights features many talents, now de­ Commander, bringing great honor to this as the update of the Possidon fired control parted, included John "Blue Eyes" Mahoney. post. systems, Launch Complex-34 propellant trans­ In recent years, we were entertained by our This night should serve as a tribute to a fer system at Kennedy Space Center and the Vernon Hill Legionaries, led by Past Com­ great many men who have worked together Saturn V, S-IVB stage support equipment. mander Howard Harvey. Who can't reflect on to make this occasion possible. The coopera­ the many occasions that our talented, dedi­ tion that has made this evening a success Following a successful career at General cated choristers, George Handley, Mike has been the hallmark of this group over the Electric, Mr. Catani joined Aerojet Ordnance Donovan, Pat Carmody and our own little years. Company as Vice President, Ammunition and girl now grown to a young lady, Kristen In the Preamble to the American Legion was responsible for the development of Carlstrom, enthralled us and the always full­ Constitution, it says "that we must con­ Aerojet's 25mm ammunition programs. In capacity audiences? secrate and sanctify our comradeship by our 1983, he joined Olin as Vice President and Our own St. Patrick Day "Hooleys" were devotion to mutual helpfulness" . May weal­ General Manager of its Defense Production always great affairs. Does anyone here re­ ways continue to look after our fellow member the Irish Tenor, Tom Riley? The human beings with care, concern and com­ operation. Subsequently, in 1987 he was also fabulous corned beef and cabbage meals put passion. appointed President of the Ordnance Division; out mainly by Chet Mills and and the late "Happy Fiftieth Birthday, Vernon Hill then in 1993 was elected to the position of Dick Mitchell were something? Post #435.'' Corporate Vice President, of the Olin Corpora­ Speaking of food, does anyone remember tion; and, finally, in 1997 he was elected Vice the sumptuous meals of Duffy Caterers and President of PRIMEX Technologies, Inc. his Harvard beets? How many can remember TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF Among his many other accomplishments, the wonderful evenings of superb music of WENGER FARM Mr. Catani was an active member of the Asso­ Townsmen and the gifted Janie Morin, fresh from her appearance at Fenway Park in 1967? ciation of the United States Army (AUSA), and Down through the years we also had some HON. BOB SCHAFFER the National Defense Industrial Association superb Italian and Polish nights. OF COLORADO (INDIA). In 1997, Mr. Catani was inducted into What veteran's organization holds its own IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame. Memorial Mass and breakfast honoring its Mr. Catani also serves with distinction on deceased members? Recently, the Mass Wednesday, September 16, 1998 the Board of Trustees at the University of breakfast have been held right here in these Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Tampa, and is Chairman of the Tampa Bay quarters with great success and numbers. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the his­ Citizens of Worcester who have made a con­ Watch Foundation. I wish Angelo and his wife, tribution to the well-being of our community tory and legacy of one of Colorado's oldest Paige, all the best as they look forward to their are honored with an award each year. The historic farms, the Wenger Farm, and to pay years of retirement, in which they will split award is now highly coveted and respected in tribute to all of those that worked to create, their time between Florida and their home in this city. operate and protect it. Patented in 1894, the Durango, Colorado. . -· -- ' --

20640 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 16, 1998 POSTAL EMPLOYEES SAFETY tin became leader of the Tribe, he knew that sistance Act of 1981. As indicated in the ex­ ENHANCEMENT ACT the tribal government had to assume responsi­ change of correspondence in the report filed bility of government functions rather than they by the Committee on Education and the Work­ SPEECH OF rely on the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take force, the Committee on Commerce waived HON. BERNARD SANDERS care of its members. referral of the legislation reported by the Com­ Dramatic gains have occurred during the mittee on Education and the Workforce, H.R. OF VERMONT past 20 years on the Choctaw Reservation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4271 , the Community Services Block Grant The average educational level of adult tribal Amendments of 1998, in order to expedite Monday, September 14, 1998 members has jumped from sixth grade in the floor consideration. However, that does not Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong 1970s to twelfth grade today. Life expectancy constitute a waiver of jurisdication. The ex­ support of the Postal Employees Safety En­ has also increased by nearly twenty years, change of letters also commemorates that the hancement Act and in support of safe work­ and infant mortality has declined substantially. Committee on Education and the Workforce places across our nation. Through the efforts of the Choctaw Housing will support a request by the Committee on This important legislation extends the ability Authority, housing for tribal members has risen Commerce for conferees in the event there is of the Occupational Safety and Health Admin­ above substantial levels. a conference. The tribal members of the Choctaw Tribe istration to regulate the U.S. Postal Service as I urge my colleagues to support S. 2206. it would for any private business. This is wel­ have worked extremely hard to achieve their come legislation for the over 2,000 postal em­ vastly improved living standard. The innovative ployees in the State of Vermont, and the hun­ approach to eradicating poverty on the res­ dreds of thousands in the country. ervation by reaching out to private businesses This bill is supported by the American Post­ to invest in the tribe has been very successful SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS for the Choctaws. al Workers Union, the National Association of Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Lettercarriers, the Mailhanders (Laborers Inter­ I commend Chief Martin for believing in his tribe and taking the risk to develop the enter­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, national), and the Rural Lettercarriers Associa­ 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ tion-every union that represents our postal prises on the Choctaw Reservation. The res­ toration of the Choctaw Indian tribe is a great tem for a computerized schedule of all employees. We should listen to our postal meetings and hearings of Senate com­ workers who desire the full protection of American success story of self-reliance and sheer determination that we all can be proud. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ OSHA. tees, and committees of conference. Mr. Speaker, OHSA is a vital piece of our This title requires all such committees social contract. It was passed in response to HUMAN SERVICES to notify the Office of the Senate Daily unsafe working conditions that were found REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 Dig·est-designated by the Rules Com­ throughout the United States, and it has pre­ mittee-of the time, place, and purpose vented countless injuries and fatalities on the SPEECH OF of the meetings, when scheduled, and job. Now, 27 years after the passage of the HON. TOM BULEY any cancellations or changes in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, we OF VIRGINIA meetings as they occur. should continue our commitment that every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worker in America has the right to a safe As an additional procedure along workplace. Monday, September 14, 1998 with the computerization of this infor­ What we have before us today is legislation Mr. BULEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support mation, the Office of the Senate Daily that says to many of the federal government's of S. 2206, the "Community Opportunities, Ac­ Digest will prepare this information for most valued employees-those who process countability, and Training and Educational printing in the Extensions of Remarks and deliver the mail and keep our country on Services Act of 1998." Title Ill of the legisla­ section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the move: We honor your work and we will tion reauthorizes the Low Income Home En­ on Monday and Wednesday of each protect you from workplace hazards. ergy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through week. Mr. Speaker, every American deserves the fiscal year 2001, and authorizes $1.1 billion in Meetings scheduled for Thursday, full benefits of an OSHA compliant workplace. funding for fiscal year 2000. The legislation September 17, 1998, may be found in the I urge strong support for our nation's hard also extends the authorization for the Presi­ Daily Digest of today's RECORD. working postal employees. Pass this legisla­ dent to release contingency funds to meet the additional home energy assistance needs of tion for them, for the people who love them, MEETINGS SCHEDULED and for the country that employs them. one or more States arising from a natural dis­ aster or other emergency. The LIHEAP pro­ SEPTEMBER 22 gram is a State block grant program that pro­ RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS vides assistance to 4.3 million low income 9:00a.m. Environment and Public Works OF THE MISSISSIPPI BAND OF households to help families pay their heating CHOCTAW INDIANS To hold hearings on S. 2470, to direct the and cooling bills. It is a sound program and Secretary of the Interior to make tech­ should be reauthorized. nical corrections to a map relating to HON. JOHN T. DOOUTTLE On the whole, the legislation does not make the Coastal Barrier Resources System. OF CALIFORNIA significant changes to the LIHEAP program. SD-406 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, the bill does make one improvement 10:00 a.m. to the program, by clarifying the circumstances Commerce, Science, and Transportation Wednesday, September 16, 1998 under which the President can release contin­ To hold hearings on the nominations of Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, as a member gency funds to meet the additional needs aris­ Sylvia De Leon, of Texas, Linwood Hol­ of the House Resources Committee, I have ton, of Virginia, and Amy M. Rosen, of ing from a natural disaster or emergency. New Jersey, each to be a Member of the worked to advance and strengthen tribal self­ There have been problems releasing emer­ Reform Board (AMTRAK). governments and promote private enterprise gency LIHEAP funds in the past. For example, SR-253 on our Nation's reservations. One tribe that after ice storms in New England earlier this Veterans' Affairs has been a national leader in exercising its year the President was constrained by the To hold hearings to examine the quality self-determination to build a strong tribal gov­ provisions of the Low .Income Home Energy of care in the VA health care system. ernment and reservation-based economy is Assistance Act regarding the release of contin­ SR-418 the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. gency funds, since the Act does not define 2:00p.m. Through the vision of Chief Phillip Martin, Judiciary "natural disaster" or "emergency." The bill de­ Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi­ the Tribe used its sovereignty to develop a fines these terms in order to expedite the fu­ tion Subcommittee tribal economy to foster a highly responsive ture release of contingency funds. To hold hearings to examine issues with approach to providing traditional government The Committee on Commerce has jurisdic­ regard to the BP/Amoco merger. services on the reservation. When Chief Mar- tion over the Low Income Home Energy As- SD-226 September 16, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20641 SEPTEMBER 23 2:30p.m. their ability to successfully execute 9:00a.m. Environment and Public Works the National Military Strategy. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Transportation and Infrastructure Sub­ SH- 216 To hold hearings to examine public and committee private forestry issues. To hold hearings on the proposed consoli­ SEPTEMBER 30 dation of the Patent and Trademark SR-328A 9:30a.m. Office. Indian Affairs Indian Affairs SD-406 To hold hearings on H.R. 1833, to provide Business meeting, to mark up S. 1870, to provide the National Indian Gaming for further self-governance by Indian SEPTEMBER 24 tribes. Commission with resources to monitor 9:30a.m. and regulate certain Indian gaming op­ SD-562 erations, H.R. 1805, to establish restric­ 9:30a.m. Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ tions related to gaming on and use of Commerce, Science, and Transportation tions land held in trust for the United Au­ Business meeting, to consider pending To resume hearings to examine the safe­ burn Indian Community of the Auburn calendar business. ty of food imports, focusing on legisla­ Rancheria of California, and H.R. 1833, SR-253 tive, administrative and regulatory to provide for further self-governance Energy and Natural Resources remedies. by Indian tribes; to be followed by Business meeting, to consider pending SD-342 hearings on S. 2010, to provide for busi­ calendar business. ness development and trade promotion SD-366 !O:OOa.m. for Native Americans. Environment and Public Works Energy and Natural Resources SR-485 Business meeting, to consider pending To hold oversight hearings to examine calendar business. recent Midwest electricity price spikes. OCTOBER 1 SD-406 SD-366 2:30p.m. Labor and Human Resources Energy and Natural Resources 2:00p.m. Business meeting, to consider pending Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ Indian Affairs committee calendar business. To hold hearings on H.R. 1805, to amend SD-430 To hold oversight hearings on the Forest the Auburn Indian Restoration act to Service cabin fees. establish restrictions related to gam­ SD-366 !O:OOa.m. ing on and use of land held in trust for Governmental Affairs the United Auburn Indian Community OCTOBER6 International Security, Proliferation and of the Auburn Rancheria of California, Federal Services Subcommittee and S. 2010, to provide for business de­ 9:30a.m. To resume hearings on information secu­ velopment and trade promotion for Na­ Veterans' Affairs rity issues. tive Americans. To hold joint hearings with the House SD-342 SR-485 Committee on Veterans Affairs on the 10:30 a.m. legislative recommendations of the Foreign Relations SEPTEMBER 25 American Legion. 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings on the nominations of 9:30a.m. Richard Henry Jones, of Nebraska, to Governmental Affairs be Ambassador to the Republic of Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ Kazakhstan, and Robert Patrick John tions CANCELLATIONS Finn, of New York, to be Ambassador To continue hearings to examine the to the Republic of Tajikistan. safety of food imports, focusing on leg­ SEPTEMBER 24 SD-419 islative, administrative and regulatory 2:00p.m. 2:00p.m. remedies. Energy and. Natural Resources Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD-342 National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ Recreation Subcommittee committee SEPTEMBER 29 To hold hearings on S. 1372, to provide To hold hearings to examine United !O:OOa.m. for the protection of farmland at the States commercial space launch indus­ Armed Services Point Reyes National Seashore in Cali­ try activities. To hold hearings to examine the status fornia. SR-253 of United States military forces and SD-366