June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1197 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CDC good prenatal care for expectant mothers are the public and specific segments of the popu- vital endeavors. Prevention measures and lation about the hazards of tobacco use. In ad- interventions can mean the difference not dition, it has worked closely with partners to HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN only between life and death but also in the OF CALIFORNIA quality of life. ensure a strong tobacco use prevention net- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In meeting these challenges, we will work work. In recognition of this significant 50-year Thursday, June 27, 1996 closely with our traditional partners—local and state health departments, departments milestone, I would also like to commend CDC Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, on July 1, of education, voluntary and professional or- for its outstanding efforts to protect women's 1996, the Centers for Disease Control and ganizations, partnerships with churches, health through preventive health services, re- Prevention [CDC]Ðthe Nation's prevention schools, and businesses. CDC brings to these search, and surveillance and for its important agencyÐwill celebrate its 50th anniversary. partnerships a comprehensive, systematic research and surveillance activities for pre- approach to health promotion and disease This represents 50 years of commitment to im- venting HIV/AIDS. provement in the public health, a commitment prevention and expertise in laboratory science, epidemiology, surveillance, infec- I congratulate the agency and its dedicated that has been carried out by a dedicated and tious disease control, environmental and oc- workforce, and I look forward to another 50 highly professional work force. cupational safeguards, and quality assur- years of outstanding work to enhance the Over the years, I have been a strong sup- ance. health of the American people. porter of this unique Federal agency. Along The anniversary is a milestone for our Na- f with my colleagues, I have helped authorize tion. It is a sobering reminder of the chal- and expand CDC prevention programs which lenges we face as we enter the 21st century, A TRIBUTE TO ED POSHARD have made and will continue to make signifi- when, clearly, public health will be a global cant improvements in the public's health. concern. Increased disruption to the tropical environment will result in diseases that are HON. GLENN POSHARD These programs include: immunization, HIV no longer contained in a localized habitat OF ILLINOIS prevention, tuberculosis control, lead-paint poi- but, rather, migrate with their human hosts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soning prevention, and the Breast and Cer- to cities and neighboring continents. The vical Cancer Mortality Prevention Program, to mobility of people, through air travel, natu- Thursday, June 27, 1996 name a few. ral disaster, or civil war, is reshaping the Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Throughout that period, and indeed its entire routes of infection and the course of pay special tribute to my brother Ed Poshard history, CDC's scientists and epidemiologists epidemics. who is retiring on July 31 after 36 years of have responded to countless challenges do- Our work and that of our partners during CDC’s first 50 years has contributed to pow- service with State Farm Insurance Co. mestically and around the world, including Le- erful scientific discovery and momentous Throughout my entire life, my brother has gionnaire's disease, environmental and work- public health achievements that have im- been a great inspiration to me, having given place hazards, smallpox, plague, and Ebola. proved health throughout the world. As we me the benefit of his love and wisdom since In recognition of this 50-year milestone, I review our past accomplishments, we are I was a small boy. I could not begin to count am pleased to share with my colleagues a proud. As we look forward to our exciting fu- the benefits that have accrued to me over my message from CDC's distinguished Director, ture, we are energized. lifetime as a result of my brother's influence Dr. David Satcher. I heartily commend the CDC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is an on my life. excellent opportunity to reinforce our com- CDC for its accomplishments and look forward Some of my earliest memories as a child to its achievements in the next 50 years. mitment to our vision, ‘‘Healthy People in the Healthy World Through Prevention’’. was Ed getting up at 4 a.m., still in his teens, REMARKS BY DR. DAVID SATCHER, DIRECTOR, f packing a lunch bucket and heading out over AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CDC ice slickened roads to work in the oil fields. During 1996, Atlanta will be the site of sev- CDC’S 50 YEARS OF PREVENTION Whatever money he made, he shared with the eral events of worldwide significance—the EFFORTS SHOULD BE COMMENDED family, especially with my sister Jolene and Centennial Olympics, the Paralympic me, who were still young and in school. Going Games, the 200th anniversary of the develop- ment of the vaccine ultimately responsible HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN into Norris City with him every Saturday morn- for the eradication of smallpox, and the 50th OF ILLINOIS ing, getting a burr haircut at Will Harlow's bar- anniversary of the Centers for Disease Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber shop, and washing his car, always wash- trol and Prevention [CDC]. ing his car, for his Saturday night date were As CDC celebrates a half century of public Thursday, June 27, 1996 some of the highlights of my youth. He was health excellence, we are mindful of the skill Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, on July 1, our my big brother who I always looked up to and and courage of these early public health pio- Nation's preventive health agency, and the was always proud of. neers, who risked their lives in order to ad- dress environmental hazards and control dis- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention He finished high school, went to college eases such as smallpox, polio, malaria, and [CDC], will turn 50. As a strong proponent of while he was still in the Army, sent pictures to diphtheria. We are honored to continue on in prevention strategies to enhance public health our home of far away places, told me in every their work and committed to the difficult in the United States, I would like to commend letter to get a good education, and fueled my challenges that lie ahead. the CDC for its prevention efforts. As co-chair- own dreams of learning and contributing to my CDC has contributed to the control of in- man of the Congressional Task Force on To- fellow man. fectious diseases such as the Ebola outbreak bacco and Health, I would like to specifically But more than the dreams he inspired and in Africa and tuberculosis in the United acknowledge CDC's efforts to lead and coordi- the encouragement he gave and the wisdom States. We also have protected workers from environmental hazards, improved early de- nate strategic activities that prevent tobacco he shared there was something else he gave tection and control systems for breast can- use. me that only had to be observed. It's called cer and cervical cancer, recommended for- For example, CDC has worked extensively work ethic and it's a little out of vogue today. tification of foods with folic acid to prevent to reduce teen access to tobacco and the ap- But not with my brother. Ed has worked hard birth defects, and conducted research to peal of tobacco among young people, reduce at everything he's done. He's worked hard at identify potential dangers of airbags to in- exposure to secondhand smoke, strengthen being a good husband, a good father, a good fants. and expand the scientific foundation of to- son, and a good brother. And for the folks in Now, more than ever, public health pro- grams and services are needed to ensure the bacco control and prevention, and build the this room, he's worked really hard at being a best possible health for everyone. Providing capacity of States and organizations to con- good insurance agent. In fact, my brother isn't safe living and work environments, develop- duct tobacco control programs. just a good insurance agent, he's a great one. ing methods to immunize populations CDC has also served as a primary resource He has lived and breathed and loved his work against infectious diseases, and maintaining for tobacco and health information to educate in a way few people ever do. After his family,

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E1198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 his first love has always been selling insur- in their drinking water. It will for the first time carried on this route are medical supplies such ance. Late at night, early in the morning, any- give us drinking water standards for arsenic, as Hepatitis B serum, hemodialysis supplies, where or anytime a customer had a need, my radon and sulfate. It will give our local commu- insulin, samples requiring laboratory testing, brother would find a way to get there first and nities the tools they need to build proper drink- and blood packs for rare blood types. Because make the sale. He never sold them more than ing water treatment facilities. Perhaps most ocean shipping can take up to 2 months, per- they required and he never misrepresented importantly, it will continue the landmark com- ishable food items such as bread, vegetables, what they were getting. He worked hard to get mitment made in 1974 when Congress first dairy products, and meat must come in by air. their business, he was honest, and people enacted the Safe Drinking Water Act. Currently, there is only one airline providing came back. He built trust in his family and he For those of us in Macomb and St. Clair service between American Samoa and Hono- built trust in his customers and his life has Counties, these are critical, commonsense lulu. This airline reported an operating profit of been successful because of it. protections which will help us know when ex- 50 percent on the route for 1995, by compari- In a very real sense my brother represents cessive sewage discharges are made into the son, an operating profit of 10 percent is con- the best of what we stand for in this country. Clinton River and Lake St. Clair. We will know sidered good on other domestic routes. The The old values. The enduring values. Family, toxins are released into the St. Clair River and American Samoa Government has tried for honesty, hard work. I'm proud of him. I'll al- our down-river communities will know within years to attract a second air carrier to the ways be proud of him. I hope his retirement is 24 hours if they should shut off their water in- route, but history has shown that our market long and enjoyable and he and Phyllis travel take pipes. can only support one carrier at a time. After to new and exciting places, watch a lot of fall The passage of this bill reminds us that our looking at the route, each potential carrier has sunsets over the Shawnee, and have lots of environment, the health and safety of our chil- determined that there is insufficient passenger playtime with their grandbabies. He will always dren, the water we drink and the air we breath traffic for two airlines and each has declined to have my love and respect. GLENN. ought not to be partisan, divisive issues. There enter the market. f can be no cost-benefit analysis, regulatory re- This scenario provides the sole air carrier form, state flexibility or risk assessment which with a virtual monopoly and affords the carrier WATER COMING OUT OF TAPS can determine the price of a healthy child or the opportunity to charge excessive rates. MUST BE SAFE FOR CHILDREN the value of a safe workplace to our commu- The legislation I am introducing today, if en- TO DRINK nity. We can never forget: we don't just inherit acted into law, will direct the Secretary of this land and water from our parentsÐwe bor- Transportation to solicit proposals from air car- HON. DAVID E. BONIOR row it from our children. If we continue to do riers which are willing to provide a certain min- OF MICHIGAN the right thing and adopt common-sense envi- imum level of service between American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ronmental protections like the Safe Drinking Samoa and Honolulu. The figures show that Thursday, June 27, 1996 Water Act, we will give them a future of which the route can be self-sustaining and does not we can all be proud. require a subsidy when served by a single Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the summer of f carrier. Based on the proposals received, the 1993 taught those of us in southeastern Michi- Secretary will, in consultation with the Gov- gan just how quickly our lakes and rivers can ADD CARRIER COMPETITION TO ernor of American Samoa, select one carrier be contaminated and become unsafe. It also PASSENGER AIR ROUTES BE- to provide the service. The award of the air taught us that change is permanent and that TWEEN PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN service route will be for a period not to exceed we will continue to face new challenges. Right SAMOA AND HAWAII 2 years, and may be renewed. now the St. Clair River is being threatened by American Samoa's economy has been ham- a proposed discharge into the St. Clair River HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA pered and our people have been inconven- from a plant in Canada. The proposed dis- OF AMERICAN SAMOA ienced for too long because of the lack of ade- charge would lead to 750 million gallons of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quate air service to connect us to the national contaminated water with nearly 100 chemical Thursday, June 27, 1996 air transport system. I believe that this legisla- combinations being released into the very river tion will inject competition into this limited mar- from which many of us get our drinking water. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise ket, and I look forward to seeing this bill en- I am working to stop this discharge from today to introduce legislation which will add acted into law. happening. While I hope it can be prevented, carrier competition to the passenger air routes f our communities must be able to access up- between Pago Pago, American Samoa and to-date drinking water standards, know the Honolulu, HI. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CENTERS FOR best available treatment technology and have Mr. Speaker, the experience of the people DISEASE CONTROL (C.D.C.) the tools they need to construct proper drink- in the territory I represent is a good example ing water treatment facilities. An improved of the difficulties we Pacific Islanders face in HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Safe Drinking Water Act will go a long way to- establishing regular and reliable air transpor- OF MICHIGAN ward providing that information and those tation at a reasonable rate for passengers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tools. Further, it will allow every parent to vital cargo, and mail. know exactly what is in the water coming out American Samoa is comprised of a remote Thursday, June 27, 1996 of their taps before they pour a glass for their group of islands located in the South Pacific Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, on July 1, the children. Ocean. The territory is approximately 2,200 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention It has been said that water is the key to life. miles from the closest State in the United [CDC] will celebrate its 50th anniversary. This Human beings should drink eight glasses of States, which is the State of Hawaii. With mil- is an important celebration for the agency, of water a day according to the American Die- lions of square miles of open ocean surround- its own signal achievements over this half-cen- tetic Association, but for Americans to stay ing our islands, air transport is not simply a tury, but it is also a time for all of us to cele- healthy their water must be healthy. We can- faster way for travelers to get from point to brate the contributions of this small agency to not afford to have our drinking water contami- point, it is often the sole and only feasible public health in America and worldwide. nated with parasites like cryptosporidum which means to bridge our isolation. Unlike many other excellent health institu- caused the death of 104 people in Milwaukee Because American Samoa is a remote des- tions, such as the National Cancer Institute or 3 years ago. tination, the U.S. Department of Transpor- the Food and Drug Administration, CDC is That is why it is important for Congress to tation, in an effort to assure at least minimal only infrequently in the limelight. But it is that renew the commitment we made some 20 air service, designated Pago Pago, American very fact which provides confidence, for the years ago to ensure that the water coming out Samoa as an EASÐessential air serviceÐ lack of CDC headlines means that we are not of our taps is safe to drink. By passing legisla- community on October 26, 1979. This des- facing a crisis requiring urgent expert action. tion to update the Safe Drinking Water Act, I ignation recognizes that American Samoa is a When we do not hear about the epidemiolo- believe we took a positive step toward renew- remote location in need of air service on a gists, worker safety specialists, immunization ing that commitment. regular basis to ensure that certain necessities gurus, laboratory scientists, and infectious dis- The bill passed is not perfectÐand there are available. ease experts of CDC, it is because they are are some parts of it I disagree withÐbut it will The U.S. Postal Service averages between doing quietly and efficiently what they have ensure the public's right to know within 24 27,000 and 30,000 pounds of mail per week done every day for the last 50 yearsÐprotect- hours that contaminants have been discovered for local residents. Among other vital cargo ing the public health. June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1199 But when we do hear about CDC, we know verse health effects, such as radiation and en- In 1855, William Copeland purchased a we are facing an urgent crisisÐbut that the vironmental lead; preventing disability and large tract of land, presently found between crisis is being handled expertlyÐwhether it is early death from injury and chronic disease; Round Lake and M±72 within what is now the occurrence of a mysterious infectious disease, collecting and analyzing data that help to un- Kalkaska County borders. After Mr. later called Legionnaires' disease in Philadel- derstand better how to protect and promote Copeland's purchase, a wave of settlers were phia, or the first case of AIDS in San Fran- health; and refocusing a variety of activities on brought in to clear trees for farms and or- cisco; illness and death from food contami- special health problems of teenagers and chards. This area was first known as nated with E. coli in the States of Washington, women. Wabassee. Before becoming its own county, California, Idaho, and Nevada; measles I am proud to have supported the work of Kalkaska was part of Grand Traverse, Antrim epidemics in major metropolitan areas across CDC over many of its 50 years. Congress and and Crawford Counties. It was not until 1843 the United States; cryptosporidium in Milwau- the American people have entrusted one of that the Wabassee area became known as kee drinking water; serious illness from oys- our most precious possessions to this remark- Kalkaska County. In 1871, Kalkaska County ters in Florida; an outbreak of hanta virus in able agencyÐthe public health. Today, CDC residents officially organized themselves. The New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado; the employs a small cadre of 6,300 dedicated Village of Kalkaska became the county seat reemergence of tuberculosis as a serious people with a big and critically important task. and was incorporated in 1887. health risk, especially in New York, Miami, and CDC has never betrayed our trust, and has During the late 19th century, Kalkaska Los Angeles; or lead poisoning in children in lived up to our expectations. I expect no less County became a magnet for lumberjacks, of- Chicago and Rhode Island. in the future. I congratulate CDC on this 50th fering both success and failure to those who While CDC has been catapulted only re- birthday, and wish the agency at least 50 sought jobs. While some parts of Kalkaska cently onto suburban movie screens because more, equally productive years. County enjoyed economic booms, 13 other it inspired ``The Hot Zone,'' the agency has, f settlements closed down. A strong timber over its 50-year history, cooled off many hot trade would remain until 1920, when the coun- zones with its unique expertise and capability. IN HONOR OF REV. DR. ERMINE ty's population leveled off at 5,570 people. CDC assists governments and health officials STEWART The timber industry spurred the development all over the world in preventing and controlling of railroads to transport the timber. From farm- disease and responding to crises that literally HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ing to timber to railroads, an economic base threaten the health and safety of entire popu- OF NEW YORK for Kalkaska's development was established. lations of peopleÐebola virus in Zaire; deadly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kalkaska County also benefited economi- chemical release in a Tokyo subway; disease- cally from the spirit of mechanical innovation. Thursday, June 27, 1996 causing radioactive fallout in the Marshall Is- Residents, such as Elmer Johnson, tinkered lands; outbreaks in Spain of illness from con- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- with the internal combustion engine, creating a taminated cooking oil; worldwide immunization ute to the outstanding career and 25 years of few automobile prototypes in his day. One of efforts to prevent deadly childhood and adult service to the Reverend Dr. Ermine Stewart. these ``Elmers'' is currently displayed at the illnesses such as smallpoxÐnow completely Called into the ministry in May 1956 to pastor Kalkaska County Historical Museum. eradicated because of these efforts; typhoid a church in Coleyville, Jamaica, West IndiesÐ Aviation was also subjected to innovation fever, and polio. Reverend. Stewart has provided a global vi- Kalkaska-style. Around the turn of the century, Though its originsÐin Atlanta, GAÐand its sion of missionary work and ministerial com- W.C. Freeman announced that he had built a early mission were modestÐthe control of ma- mitment that continues to extend itself to the flying machine and was attempting a trial laria in war areasÐCDC quickly gained New York area and beyond. flight. Unfortunately, no record exists of the strength and prominence as the world's emer- Upon his return to the United States in success or failure of Mr. Freeman's attempt. gency response team, as it formed critical and 1965, Reverend Stewart established a branch During this period of timber and innovation, productive relationships with health officials of the ``Church of the First Born Miracle Tem- Kalkaska encountered several citywide fires throughout the United States and around the ple, Inc.'' in the United States. Over the past which leveled parts of the city. Some of the world. Its physicians and epidemiologists have 31 years Reverend Stewart has witnessed the more destructive and memorable fires oc- been involved in public health activities rang- unfolding prosperity of several churches curred in 1908 and 1910. But the most de- ing from the virtual eradication of polio from throughout New York. structive fire in Kalkaska County occurred in the Western hemisphere to quarantining the Presently, the Church of the First Born has 1921, when the central portion of the village of astronauts who first walked on the moon and nine churches, three of which are in the Unit- South Boardman burned to the ground. This examining the now-museum-housed moon ed StatesÐNew York, New Jersey, and part of South Boardman has never been re- rocks. CDC specialists have worked with Miami; one in the Province of Canada, and built. American companies to help identify and solve five on the Island of Jamaica. In addition to Mr. Speaker, Kalkaska County, MI, has had workplace hazards and prevent worker inju- the established church branches, Reverend wonderful and varied experiences throughout ries. The agency's specialized laboratories Stewart's devoted efforts and ministry have its 125-year existence. Its development has provide unique, state-of-the-art analyses of spawned the Television Ministry, which can be mirrored much of northern Michigan's and on dangerous viruses, and unidentified toxins. seen on J.B.C. Television in Jamaica. Such behalf of the State of Michigan and its people, The National Childhood Immunization Initia- service exemplifies Reverend Stewart's instru- I commend both past and present county and tive, designed to achieve full, age- appropriate mental work and institutional accomplish- community leaders and wish Kalkaska a suc- vaccination of all American children, to prevent ments. cessful celebration and best wishes for a suc- completely preventable childhood illnesses Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Reverend Er- cessful future. such as whooping cough, measles, mumps, mine Stewart on receiving this impressive f rubella, and polio; a nationwide program for honor, and extend to him my best wishes for early detection and control of breast and cer- continued success in the ministry. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE vical cancer; and a dynamic education pro- f TREES OF MYSTERY gram targeted at smoking, the Nation's No. 1 preventable cause of illness, are all initiatives KALKASKA COUNTY’S 125TH HON. FRANK RIGGS ANNIVERSARY launched and still maintained by CDC. OF CALIFORNIA Today, as it moves into the 21st century, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the second half of its first century, CDC HON. BART STUPAK Thursday, June 27, 1996 is focused on the future of public health, and OF MICHIGAN refocusing efforts to direct attention at prob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, as a Member of lems that are just beginning, or are growingÐ the House of Representatives I am proud to new infectious diseases; reemergence of dis- Thursday, June 27, 1996 represent the owners of one of the premier at- eases once thought to be controlled, such as Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for tractions in the entire country, the trees of drug-resistant TB; prevention and control of me to bring to the attention of this body, and mystery. Nestled among the giant redwoods of birth defects and genetic diseases, such as the Nation, the 125th anniversary of the official California's north coast just north of the town fetal alcohol syndrome, mental retardation, founding of Kalkaska County, MI. In celebrat- of Klamath, this marvelous environment and spina bifida; identification and control of ing this occasion, I would like to take the op- stands as a testament of how man and nature environmental factors that lead to serious ad- portunity to look back upon those years. can coexist as partners. E1200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 Last week the trees of mystery celebrated 76,000 Iowans, more per capita than any In the law, Iowa was the first State in the its 50th anniversary. Throughout those 50 other State, served in the war. One out of five Union to admit a woman to the practice of law, years, millions of people have had the pleas- of the Iowans who enlisted lost their life in the Arabella Mansfield, in 1869. Iowa University's ure of strolling through nature's shrine. I want course of the war. Law School was the first public law school to to congratulate Marylee Smith and her son, Iowa perennially leads the Nation in literacy, graduate a woman, Mary Beth Hickey, in John Thompson, for the foresight to preserve school achievement tests and quality of life 1873. and protect one of the most beautiful spots on polls. Its vigorous economy has a sound basis As for the environment, Iowans such as J. Earth. in agri-business, small to medium manufactur- ``Ding'' Darling and Frederick Leopold brought I hope that all of my colleagues will make ing and a growing financial services sector. early awareness of the planet's fragility. an opportunity, as I did last week, to view the But it is the State's people that are Iowa's The arts have always been at the center of cathedral tree, where many marriages take most important product. Iowa's life. The Czechoslovakian composer place, or the family tree, with each branch Herbert Hoover was a renowned engineer Anton Dvorak spent summers in Spillville and supporting another member of its clan, or the mining whose Presidency preceded the onset wrote his symphony ``From the New World'' wonderful Native American Museum at the of the great depression. His humanitarian re- there. Since then, Iowa has given such classi- trees of mystery. lief efforts, both as Chair of the American Re- cal voices as those of Simon Estes, Emmy Thank you Maylee and John for preserving lief Commission and U.S. Food Administrator Award winner Mary Beth Peil, and Dame Mar- our history for future generations. on the War Trade Council during World War I, garet Roberti, to the world's stages. Roberti, f as co-founder of CARE and UNICEF, and as a.k.a. Margaret Jean Nobis, opened the sea- a leader of U.S. food relief efforts after World son at La Scala more times than Maria Callas CELEBRATING IOWA’S BIRTHDAY War II, are credited with saving hundreds of and sang the lead in more Verdi operas than millions of lives. anyone in operatic history. She is the only HON. JAMES A. LEACH Henry Wallace, an agronomist who helped American opera singer ever knighted by the OF IOWA develop hybrid corn, served as Secretary of Italian Government. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agriculture and then Vice President to Franklin Jazz immortal Bix Beiderbecke also was Thursday, June 27, 1996 Delano Roosevelt. An exemplar of this coun- from Iowa, as was bandleader Glenn Miller, try's great liberal political tradition, Wallace ran singer Andy Williams, the original music Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to invite my for President in 1948 as one of the most sig- manÐMeredith WillsonÐand, for a time, the colleagues and their families to become hon- nificant third party candidates in American his- Violist, Sir William Primrose. orary Iowans for the next few weeks as Iowa tory. Grant Wood was born in Iowa and made the and its sons and daughters celebrate our Harry Hopkins, Roosevelt's chief-of-staff and people and landscapes of his home State fa- State's 150th birthday. Come to the personal emissary to Great Britain at the be- mous as he pioneered American regionalist Smithsonian's annual Folklife Festival on the ginning of the war and later to Stalin at its art. The printmaker Mauricio Lasansky found a Mall to see what Iowans with midwestern un- conclusion was an Iowa native. home at the University of Iowa. His haunting derstatement, are so proud of. So was Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Richard depictions of the Holocaust have helped keep You will discover Iowa is a State of immi- Nixon was stationed at the Naval Air Station at alive the memory of the millions lost in Nazi grants who have come together to make a sin- Ottumwa, IO, hometown of MASH's Radar death camps. gularly diverse community. O'Riley, and Ronald Reagan got his first job Iowans have always loved the written and Our first citizens immigrated to Iowa across as a sportscaster in my hometown of Dav- spoken word. The University of Iowa has long a land bridge joining North America with Asia enport. been home to the world famous Creative Writ- and eventually became members of the ap- Iowa is justly proud of its accomplishments ers Workshop, founded by the poet Paul proximately 17 different Indian tribes that re- in scientific research. Norman Borlaug was Eagle. The novelists Flannery O'Connor and sided in the State at various times in its early awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on new John Irving among others too numerous to history. The Indian word meaning ``the beau- types of wheat and in the process did as mention chose to live for a time in Iowa City tiful land'' both describes the State and gave much to alleviate world hunger as anyone in and finished further workshop participation. it its name. this century. Iowa also claims the novelists MacKinlay Iowa's Sauk and Mesquaki tribes were George Washington Carver graduated from Kantor and Wallace Stegner, as well as the among the most powerful tribes in the upper Iowa's Simpson College and did his graduate playwright David Rabe. And two recent Pul- Mississippi and legend has it that the famous work at Iowa State University. itzer Prize winners, Jane Smiley and Jorie Sauk chief Black Hawk's courageous and in- John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry invented Graham, teach at our State universities, the telligent leadership of his people contributed to the computer at Iowa State University. Grinnell former at Iowa State, the latter at the Univer- Iowa becoming known as the ``Hawkeye College graduate Robert Noyce, who founded sity of Iowa. State.'' Intel Corp., is considered the coinventer of the As for the press, journalists like Hugh Sidey, Although it is thought Spanish explorers computer chip. Harry Reasoner, Tom Brokaw, George Mills may have reached Iowa first from the south, James Van Allen, an astrophysicist at the and Don Kaul have ennobled their profession and earliest Europeans known to have visited University of Iowa, discovered the radiation with common sense, historical perspective, what would become the State were the French belts circling the earth that bear his name. An- and thoughtful wit. explorers Father Jacques Marquette and Louis other pioneer of the final frontier, Captain The actors Cloris Leachman and Marion Joliet. They were followed by immigrants from James Tiberius Kirk of the Starship Enterprise MorrisonÐbetter know as that icon of Amer- Germany, Sweden, Norway, Holland, and was born in Riverside, IA. ican manhood John WayneÐare from Iowa, Great Britain. At the University of Iowa's magnificent medi- as is Donna Reed and the original superman, In their turn came people from Ireland, Aus- cal research facility, researchers such as Drs. George Reeves. tria, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. Antonio Damasio and Nancy Andreasen have John Ringling and his brothers ran away Iowa entered the Union officially on Decem- looked inward rather than outward, using com- from Iowa to found a circus, and Johnny Car- ber 28, 1846, as a free State, and prior to the puter images derived from electron micro- son is an Iowan familiar to a generation of Civil War African-Americans found the State a scopes, instead of the magnified pictures insomniacs. haven as part of the Underground Railway caught through the mirrors of a telescope, to Jack Trice, Nile Kinnick, Bob Feller, Roger carrying them from slavery to freedom. Many do groundbreaking work in mapping the Craig, Dan Gable, and Gayle Hopkins are just African-Americans would settle in southeast- human brain and studying its complexities. Ill- a few of the world class athletes Iowa has pro- ern Iowa, most notably in Buxton, a commu- nesses from psychotic disorders to Alz- duced. nity of almost 5,000 that was over 50 percent heimer's disease can be better controlled and Where to put Buffalo Bill Cody on a list of African-American. Buxton's social and eco- eventually cured because of their efforts. eminent Iowans is unclear, but he certainly be- nomic institutions were fully integrated dec- In the leadership of business and industry, longs there. So do the Friedman twins from ades before the country would begin to make Iowa boasts of such sons as Frederick Sioux City, who, writing as Abigail Van Buren the effort to become so and many of the Maytag, inventor and manufacturer of the ap- and Ann Landers, have touched the lives of town's professionals were African-American. pliances that have put so many repairmen on millions of Americans. Although far from the great battles of the the shelf, and John L. Lewis, the founder of In the final analysis, making lists like this is Civil War, Iowa contributed disproportionately the United Mine Workers who did so much to fun, if dangerous. Invariably many who belong to the Union cause in the conflict. More than humanize the conditions in that industry. on it are overlooked. June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1201 Moreover, Iowans know that such lists are 90th birthday. I know I am speaking for all of This year, the village of Lexington has de- ultimately beside the point. They understand my constituents when I say that we are lucky clared that July 6th will be recognized as that the important people in all of our lives are to have benefited from Dr. Eifler's service to ``Canada Day,'' out of respect for the Canadi- the family members, friends, and neighbors his country. ans that contributed to the development of who make our communities home. What Iowa f Lexington. In the 1830's, many Canadians is for its citizens who have gathered here in came to the United States, and to Lexington in Washington and who will gather throughout CONGRATULATIONS TO OLD particular, to escape a political struggle in their the State this year for similar events is a cele- STURBRIDGE VILLAGE ON ITS old homeland. They contributed to the growth bration of Mid-American values of home and 50TH ANNIVERSARY of Lexington, which was originally known as country. ``Greenbush,'' but was renamed as Lexington Our country's greatness resides in no small HON. RICHARD E. NEAL in 1842 in honor of the American Revolution. part in the particular virtues of each of the 50 OF MASSACHUSETTS People of Canadian heritage have been a States that are the pluribus that make our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant part of Lexington's population. In unum. This summer, on the Capitol Mall and fact, as early as 1850, one-third of the vil- Thursday, June 27, 1996 in our cities and towns, Iowa is celebrating its lage's population had actually been born in unique contribution to our Untied States. All Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Canada. That proud heritage continues are welcome to join in. today it is with great pleasure that I pay tribute through the present day with many of f to the largest history museum in the northeast Lexington's residents, including the parade's on its 50th anniversary, Old Sturbridge Village. Grand Marshall Philomena Falls, having a TRIBUTE TO DR. CARL F. EIFLER Nestled in the small New England community chance this year to specifically celebrate their of Sturbridge, MA, Old Sturbridge Village is an Canadian heritage. HON. SAM FARR outdoor history museum and recreated village Next week Canada herself will be ably rep- OF CALIFORNIA that tells the story of everyday life in a rural resented at the festivities by The Honorable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New England town during 1830's. Mike Bradley, major of Sarnia, Ontario, Mr. Old Sturbridge Village is a composite New Thursday, June 27, 1996 Joe Mills of the Royal Canadian Legion, and England town displaying the various aspects a color guard of the Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. FARR, of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise of several communities of the 1830's. The mu- I want to join all the people of Lexington in ex- today to pay tribute to a man who has not only seum was founded by Albert, Cheney, and tending a very warm welcome to our Canadian served his country as a U.S. Army colonel but George B. Wells as an outgrowth of the fami- friends. his community, in Monterey County, CA, for ly's extensive collection of antiques. Old Mr. Speaker, independence is special. The the past 75 years. Dr.Carl F. Eifler is a living Sturbridge Village first opened to the public on freedom that we have from independence can legend who is today celebrating his 90th birth- June 8, 1946, with 81 visitors touring the vil- never be equaled. But our independence pro- day. lage. Today the nonprofit educational institu- vides us with special opportunities for togeth- Dr. Eifler has led a distinguished life. He tion boasts more than 435,000 visitors yearly ernessÐtogetherness with those who joined in joined the Army in 1922 at 15, but was honor- and 100,000 pieces in its collection of an- our struggles to gain or maintain our freedom, ably discharged 2 years later when his age tiques documenting New England's past. or who on their own fought for a freedom very was discovered. Eifler later reenlisted with the Mr. Speaker, this year Old Sturbridge Vil- similar to our own. I urge you and all of our Army Reserves. His service during WWII was lage is celebrating its first half-century as the colleagues to join me in wishing the people of unmatched. He was the commander of the region's premier living history museum re- Lexington the very best as they celebrate first special agents to operate behind enemy creating in lively fashion the important period Independence Day. lines, and participated in a number of heroic in American history between 1790 to 1850. f acts. The developer of training techniques still For nearly 50 years a historically costumed in use to this day, Eifler helped save more staff has reenacted the daily work activities SUPPORT FOR DURHAM CENTER than 200 downed airmen, transported the first and community celebrations of a rural 19th- ALTERNATIVE BASED LEARNING captured Japanese pilot from enemy territory century town for thousands of children and EXPERIENCE and led a special team whose mission was to adults alike. kidnap a prominent German scientist working Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the HON. ELIZABETH FURSE on development of the atomic bomb for his achievements of Old Sturbridge Village in its OF OREGON countryÐthough the plan was abandoned attempt to provide modern Americans with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when the United States invented its own atom- deepend understanding of their own times Thursday, June 27, 1996 ic bomb. In 1943, Eifler was successful in res- through a personal experience with New Eng- cuing nine survivors from a crashed B±24 land's past. By visualizing what moved the Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bomber, after taking over an unarmed patrol men and women of prior generations, Old support alternative schools across our nation, boat no less. Sturbridge Village has for 50 years shed light and to highlight the Durham Center alternative Eifler's daring WWII rescues have earned on Americans as they attempted to act, be- based learning experience [ABLE] located in him numerous honors. He was awarded a lieve, and build the future of America. Con- Tigard, OR. The ABLE program is offered by Purple Heart, inducted into the Military Intel- gratulations to Old Sturbridge Village on its the Tigard-Tualatin School District's 21st Cen- ligence Hall of Fame, and presented with the 50th anniversary. tury Academy and provides education, sup- William Donovan Award by the Veterans of f port, and job seeking assistance to students the Office of Strategic Services, whose pre- like Denise Saavedra who struggled through vious recipients include Ronald Reagan and LEXINGTON AND CANADA: INDE- high school and is the mother of a 2-year-old George Bush. And most recently, Eifler was PENDENCE WITH TOGETHERNESS child. Denise, at age 20 is the first one in their recommended for the Congressional Medal of family to graduate from high school and has Honor. HON. JAMES A. BARCIA learned firsthand about the value of an edu- Due to an injury sustained in the line of OF MICHIGAN cation and the ABLE program. The education duty, Eifler retired in 1947. However, his post- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and tools she has received through ABLE will war achievements are worthy of praised as better prepare her and open more doors for well. He went on to earn a bachelor of divinity Thursday, June 27, 1996 her as she seeks employment. She will be degree and a doctorate in psychology. Follow- Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, as we prepare to better qualified to compete in the job market ing, Eifler served as chief psychologist for the celebrate July 4th, our Independence Day, it is and to financially support herself and her child. Monterey Department of Public Health in the important to reflect upon the fact that our There are many stories like that of Denise mental health division from 1964±73. struggle for independence was not the only Saavedra. Many young people drop out of The above lists of accomplishments which one. In fact, our achievement of independence high school for reasons ranging from teen Dr. Eifler has attained are only part of the rea- often served as a magnet for those seeking pregnancy to problems with fitting in. That is son for this tribute to an exceptional man. His the richness of freedom for which our fore- why it is so important for us to invest in alter- outstanding heroism, leadership, and lifetime fathers selflessly fought. native schools, such as the ABLE program, dedication are truly admirable and are the On Saturday, July 6, Lexington, MI, will be which provide an option for young people to main reasons we recognize him today, on his holding its Annual Independence Day Parade. go back and get their high school diploma in E1202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 a welcoming environment. Without alternative students information on campus crime statis- National American Legion Command on July schools, many young people such as Denise tics and school policies related to campus se- 27, 1992. It received its New York State char- would not have the opportunity to obtain her curity. This information has been provided to ter on August 6 of that same year. high school diploma. I urge my colleagues to students since September 1, 1992, but too Beginning with 54 charter founders, the continue supporting funding for alternative many students continue to fall victim to cam- Kerry P. Hein Post now boasts 137 members schools. pus crimes. from the North Shore communities of f As students arrive on campuses across the Brookhaven and Riverhead towns. One of United States, many for the first time, they will those inaugural members is Hein's grand- CAMPUS SECURITY ACT be caught up in the excitement of meeting father, James Coneely, who visits area RESOLUTION INTRODUCED other students, settling into their classes, and schools to talk to young students about patri- the overall enjoyment of college life. They will otism and the role of the American Legion. HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON give little thought to the possible dangers Because of its distinction as the only Desert OF CALIFORNIA which exist on college campuses. That's why Storm post, it has also attracted membership it is imperative that colleges and universities from throughout Long Island and America, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provide students with accurate and complete from as far away as Puerto Rico and Aus- Thursday, June 27, 1996 data with respect to crime trends on campus tralia. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, today Mr. and security precautions which will help stu- The Kerry P. Hein Post was assigned num- GOODLING and I have introduced a House dents from becoming victims. ber 1991 to signify three historical acts; it was Resolution dealing with the Student Right to At a hearing this month before the Sub- the year Hein died and when the post was Know and Campus Security Act. committee on Postsecondary Education, Train- founded, but also to pay tribute to the 50th an- On June 6, 1996, the Subcommittee on ing and Life-Long Learning we heard testi- niversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor that Postsecondary Education, Training and Life- mony that called into question compliance with drew America into World War II. Long Learning held a hearing with respect to the Campus Security Act by colleges and uni- Kerry Hein was born in Queens, NY, and the Issue of campus crime. We were particu- versities across the country, as well as, its en- grew up in Sound Beach. In 1987, he joined larly interested in hearing about the Depart- forcement by the Department of Education. the U.S. Army Reserve, completed basic train- ment of Education's implementation of Section The resolution we have introduced today di- ing at Fort Jackson, SC, then received a bach- 485(f) of the Higher Education Act, known as rects the Department of Education to give pri- elor of science in aeronautical studies from the Campus Security Act of 1990. ority to the monitoring of compliance and en- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Flor- The Student Right to Know and Campus forcement of the provisions of the Campus Se- ida. He was assigned to the 348th Medical Security Act signed into law by President Bush curity Act. Congress enacted this law to pro- Detachment in Daytona, where he served until July 1989, and ultimately rose to the rank of required colleges and universities throughout tect students, but for that to happen, the law sergeant. After completing the Rotor Wing Avi- the United States to provide their students in- needs to be complied with honestly and com- ator Course at Fort Rucker, AL, Hein was formation on campus crime statistics and pletely. The Department of Education has the commissioned a warrant officer and accepted school policies related to campus security. responsibility for ensuring this compliance, and an opportunity to serve on active duty. This was a first step in providing students nec- if we hope to protect our students as envi- Hein served in Operation Desert Storm with essary information if they were to protect sioned when the law was adopted, the Depart- the 507th Medical Company, flying air ambu- themselves from becoming victims of campus ment needs to give priority status to this re- lance helicopters that removed wounded sol- crime. sponsibility. diers from the battlefield under enemy fire. He During the course of the hearing, some con- f was killed in action during the waning mo- cerns were raised that colleges and univer- ments of Operation Desert Storm while flying sities were not accurately reporting their crime TRIBUTE TO KERRY P. HEIN a helicopter rescue into the Kuwaiti battlefield. statistics. In addition, several witnesses did AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1991 The medivac helicopter pilot was post- not believe that the Department of Education humously promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 considered the enforcement of the Campus HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES and received numerous battlefield honors, in- Security Act a priority. OF NEW YORK cluding the Purple Heart, Conspicuous Service The resolution we have introduced today di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cross, Kuwait Liberation Medal and Army rects the Department of Education to make Thursday, June 27, 1996 Commendation Medal. the monitoring of compliance and enforcement Hein is survived by his wife, Laura, daughter of the provisions of the Campus Security Act Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Melissa, and son Christopher, who was born 2 a priority of the Department. It is imperative pay tribute to the Kerry P. Hein American Le- months after his father's death. Hein was bur- that colleges and universities comply with the gion Post in Rocky Point, Long Island, NY, ied in Calverton National Cemetery on Long requirements of the Campus Security Act and founded 5 years ago to honor the memory of Island, near his hometown, with full military the Department of Education needs to give CWO Kerry P. Hein, who gave his life in serv- honors. priority status to their enforcement responsibil- ice to America on February 27, 1991, while Along with the American Legion post in ities if we are going to accomplish our goal of serving in Operation Desert Storm. Hein was Rocky Point, the 77th U.S. Army Reserve protecting students from crime on our Nation's a resident of Sound Beach, on Suffolk Coun- Command [ARCOM] located on route 25A in college campuses. ty's North Shore, and was the only Long Is- Rocky Point was named in Hein's memory. f land resident to die in the Persian Gulf war. During Operation Desert Storm, 3,400 soldiers Founded in 1991 as America's first Desert from the 77th ARCOM served in the Persian INTRODUCTION OF CAMPUS Storm post, the Kerry P. Hein American Le- Gulf. Also renamed in Hein's memory was SECURITY ACT gion Post No. 1991 honors the Army medivac New York Avenue, the main thoroughfare in helicopter pilot who was shot down over Ku- Sound Beach. Other memorials include a HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING wait just 1 day before the cease-fire was de- walkway at Armed Forces Plaza in OF PENNSYLVANIA clared in the Persian Gulf war. It was shortly Hauppauge, Suffolk County's seat, and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after Hein's death that World War II veteran helipad at Fort Hood in Mexia, TX. Fred Denninger of Middle Island was inspired These eponymous tribes are just a modest Thursday, June 27, 1996 to establish the new American Legion post to recognition of the sacrifice and service that Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today Mr. honor Hein while serving the many veterans Kerry P. Hein offered America, a small meas- MCKEON and I have introduced a House reso- living in the communities surrounding Rocky ure of the gratitude we owe these men and lution dealing with the Student Right To Know Point. women who gave their lives for this country. and Campus Security Act. With the help of other veterans, including For generations to come, these tributes will During the 101st Congress, we enacted the but not limited to Ron Libonati, Mike Cutrone, serve to remind all Americans that freedom Student Right To Know and Campus Security Harold Cases, Frank Devine, and Tom does not come without cost, that the liberty we Act, which called on colleges and universities Peppard, the Kerry P. Hein American Legion all enjoy was paid for with blood of men and throughout the United States to provide their Post received its permanent charter from the women like Kerry P. Hein. June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1203 TRIBUTE TO SISTER JANET A. soon to move beyond the reach of the aver- between businesses and students. The group FITZGERALD age American family, Disraeli's statement is has developed a Federal bill that seeks to ex- one that we should remember. pand so-called ``cafeteria-type'' benefits plans. HON. PETER T. KING In the 14 years ending in 1993, colleges Under the plan, students would be able to OF NEW YORK boosted tuitions over 200 percent. Private choose student-loan repayment as an option IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school tuitions rose an astonishing 220 per- on their company benefits plan. cent and public school tuitions increased 218 I strongly urge Congress to look at the Thursday, June 27, 1996 percent during that same period. The rates of daunting predicament in which America's high- Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa- increase represent growth that has outstripped er education system now finds itself, realize its lute one of Long Island's most dedicated and that of medical care by more than 40 percent responsibility to preserve the education and accomplished educators, Sister Janet A. Fitz- and the Consumer Price Index [CPI] by over status of the Nation, and recognize Disraeli's gerald, O.P., Ph.D. After serving as president 150 percent, according to a 1993 Business lasting reminder as an urgent call to action. of Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY Week magazine article. f since 1972, Sister Janet has announced her Correspondingly, family median income rose resignation. Sister Janet's tenure of almost 24 only 54 percent during that same 14-year pe- TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH S. years was longer than that of any other Molloy riod. What the aforementioned figures indicate, O’KEEFE president. Nearly 85 percent of Molloy's 8,500 simply, is that the current cost explosion of graduates earned their degrees during Sister higher education is quickly threatening to HON. JAMES M. TALENT Janet's term in office. make one of the major institutions that pro- OF MISSOURI Coming to Molloy 27 years ago, Sister Janet motes American economic and social strength IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taught in the philosophy department. She be- unaffordable for the average American family. Thursday, June 27, 1996 came president in 1972 and served in that ca- There are several apparent factors behind pacity until this year. Following the completion the rise in the cost of higher education at a 4- Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of a well-deserved sabbatical, Sister Janet will year university or college. Competition for stu- acknowledge Elizabeth S. O'Keefe of Whitfield return to Molloy to once again teach philoso- dents and faculty alike has jumped consider- School, one of the winners of the 1996 Toyota phy. ably, and schools have struggled to keep their Tapestry program. Under Sister Janet's leadership, Molloy Col- campuses in top condition. To remain attrac- The Toyota Tapestry program, which is ad- lege grew dramatically. Enrollment has more tive, colleges and universities are forced to ministered by the National Science Teachers than doubled and the number of faculty has add ``quality of life'' services to their cam- Association, began 5 years ago and has increased from 73 full-time and 27 part-time in puses, such as new athletic equipment or fa- awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to 1972 to 136 full-time and 142 part-time for the cilities. Colleges are often judged, unfairly or teachers in the United States. Each year, 40 1995±96 academic year. As president, Sister not, on whether there is new construction on outstanding K±12 grade teachers are given Janet oversaw the construction of three new campus. grants of up to $10,000 to implement innova- campus buildings: The Wilbur Arts Center, the This competition has not, as might have tive 1-year programs to enhance science edu- Chapel of the Sacred Heart, and the William been expected, reduced prices all around, but cation in their schools. The winning teachers J. Casey Center. During her presidency, ex- actually served to sustain them, as universities have developed projects that demonstrate cre- tensive renovation and modernization were spent millions trying to upgrade their facilities ativity, involve risk-taking, possesses visionary done to both Kellenberg and Quealy Halls. to be state of the art in order to attract the qualities, and model a unique way of present- Molloy College also expanded its academic best. ing science. offerings during Sister Janet's administration Tuitions stayed high as the institutions ex- Ms. O'Keefe's winning project was to de- Twenty-one majors were created and in 1989, panded, yet in the opinion of many pundits, velop a unique study on ground water in Molloy offered its first graduate program, the the value of the resulting educations declined. caves. Because caves are void of photosyn- M.S. in Nursing. Molloy has also added three Perceptions about the decreased value of thetic organisms and litter, the water contains additional M.S. programs in nursing. higher education are also relevant due to what dissolved nutrients as well as herbicides and On a personal level Sister Janet and I both Dean Breneman of the University of Virginia pesticides that percolate through rock and soil grew up in the Sunnyside/Woodside neighbor- terms the ``Chivas Regal effect''. Breneman's layers into cave streams. Rivers and springs hood in Queens, NY. Sister Janet certainly theory asserts that many college applicants are tested for pollutants; however, there is no epitomizes the qualities which were prized in feel that a high price tag on an education re- systematic evaluation of pollution in cave our neighborhoodÐcourage and strength of flects its quality. Consequently, families water. O'Keefe's seventh grade classes will purpose. agreed to pay the exponentially increasing collect and evaluate water samples from 10 Sister Janet Fitzgerald is truly one of Long fees for what they believed to be a better edu- cave sites that were tested over 20 years ago, Island's greatest assets and one of our Na- cation, and what truly amounted to one of de- and determine what environmental and geo- tion's greatest educators. She compiled an creasing quality. logical changes have occurred over this outstanding record as president of Molloy Col- While the universities were busy hiking period. lege and deserves a debt of gratitude from all prices, the Federal Government was reducing Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege of us. I wish Sister Janet all the best and hope its financial aid to families. The number of for me to pay tribute to Elizabeth O'Keefe, and that she enjoys her sabbatical, but I know that Federal grants has been cut, in many cases commend her upon her efforts in ensuring the she will be eager to get back to the class- replaced by loans. next generation a quality foundation from Over half of the $47 billion in financial aid room. where they can pursue their ambitions. I join made available by the Fedeal Government in f the National Science Teachers's Association 1994±1995 came in the form of loans. In in honoring the excellent work that she has COLLEGE COSTS SKYROCKET 1994, our Government recorded over $23 bil- been able to accomplish. lion in loan and grant requests. Clearly this as- f HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II tronomical amount of requests represented a OF MASSACHUSETTS cry for help from an American people fearful IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF OUR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that their chance at the American dream is FEDERAL WORKERS passing them by. Thursday, June 27, 1996 Most students graduating from college in the HON. JACK QUINN Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. latter years of the nineties expect to carry a OF NEW YORK Speaker, 122 years ago, the great English personal debt burden of between $15,000 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leader Benjamin Disraeli spoke to the British $20,000. Such large amounts of debt hinders House of Commons proclaiming the virtues of and discourages workers entering the Thursday, June 27, 1996 education. His words, ``Upon the education of workforce. Businesses have traditionally of- Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- the people of this country the fate of this coun- fered only nominal and insignificant support for press my concern regarding the safety of our try depends'', manifested his realization that a such debt repayment, and thus have encour- Nation's Government workers and urge the knowledgeable population represented a key aged low employee commitment and high em- Congress to move forward in taking steps to to continued national success. ployee turnaround. protect these individuals as well as the integ- Today, with the cost of higher education For example, Nellie Mae, a non-profit stu- rity of our Federal facilities. Government work- skyrocketing out of control and threatening dent loan organization, promotes cooperation ers, in our Nation's Capital and beyond, are E1204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 vulnerable to acts of terrorism, both domestic Emmanuel Baptist was organized on July $135 million center, which has already raised and international as was tragically illustrated 15, 1896 in the Grand Army of the Republic more then $70 million from a number of host by the bombings that occurred in Oklahoma Hall in downtown Johnstown, PA. State, host city, and private sources. City last year, and Saudi Arabia earlier this For 10 years, the congregation met in the f week. Hall until a new church was built on Poplar On June 28, 1995, immediately following the Street. In 1959, the church relocated to its CROATIA CELEBRATES ANTI-FAS- Oklahoma City bombing, President Clinton is- present site at 425 Luther Road in Richland CIST STRUGGLE COMMEMORA- sued a memorandum directing the General Township. The congregation has been served TION DAY Services Administration [GSA] to upgrade all by one pastor, the Reverend Ray Streets, Sr., Federal facilities with minimum security stand- for the past 42 years. His son, the Reverend HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH ards outlined in a Department of Justice study Ray Streets, Jr., currently serves with him as OF CALIFORNIA entitled ``Vulnerability Assessment of Federal associate pastor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Facilities.'' One of the minimum security stand- The church teaches 19 Sunday School Thursday, June 27, 1996 ards highlighted in the study is the retrofitting classes, of which 5 are for adults. It also pro- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, just last of security window film in all Federal facilities. vides other educational programs for children. Saturday on June 22, Croatia celebrated its I remember all too well, as I am sure we all One is for kids ages 3 through 12, and an- participation in the World War II antifascist do, the horrible pictures and film clips on the other, Impact Ministry, is geared toward junior- movement. The Anti-Fascist Struggle Com- evening news of the victims in the bombing and senior-high students and encompasses memoration Day, a national holiday in Croatia, bloodied by the shards of glass that were pro- such activities as drama, music and gym- has been a tremendous success and coura- pelled like bullets toward them when the wid- nastics. I congratulate church members Chris geous recognition of that ever-important vic- ows of the building were blown out buy the Taylor, Pam and Jeff Weaver, and Bill Kagey tory over international tyranny some 50 years blast. Even more devastating were the images for their dedication to these programs and to ago. I would like to formally recognize this of the babies and small children in the Federal the children of their community. event here in the United States House of Rep- day care facility who were severely injured Several members of the Emmanuel Baptist resentatives, and commend Croatia for her and killed by the impact of the explosion. church also serve as full-time missionaries. gracious and dedicated efforts to securing and This technology will help us to avoid addi- Yet another vital community service provided preserving world peace. tional injuries or deaths in the future. Almost by the church is its Elijah's Pantry. Run by THE ANTI-FASCIST MOVEMENT IN CROATIA all of our Embassies, both here and abroad members Rita and John Marsden, it ministers Every June 22nd since independence, Cro- utilize security window film. The White House to needy families. atia has celebrated its participation in the has it, the Pentagon has it, FEMA has it, and I am honored to know many of the members World War II anti-fascist movement. The na- many of the museums in the Smithsonian of this congregation, and to be able to con- tional holiday, Anti-Fascist Struggle Com- have it. I concur with the President that before gratulate Emmanuel Baptist Church on this memoration Day, marks the day on which in another tragedy occurs, all Government build- day. May the church grow and prosper for an- 1941 Vlado Janic led forty Croatian anti-fas- ings should have it. other 100 years. cists from the town of Sisak to fight against It is my hope that we may move forward f fascism, marking the beginning of the anti- fascist struggle in Croatia. with improving the safety of our Federal work- The President of Croatia, Dr. Franjo ers who are disproportionately at risk of being AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY DESERVES FEDERAL Tudjman, one of the few European statesmen victim to a terrorist act. I am aware that the who is a veteran of the World War II anti-fas- GSA commissioned a study regarding the ef- SUPPORT cist movement, has said on many occasions fectiveness of security window film and that that the anti-fascist struggle greatly con- the Department of Justice, Department of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS tributed to establishing the foundations of a State and the Department of the Army have OF NEW YORK modern, democratic Croatia. The following factors should be considered already conducted research that supported the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when examining Croatia’s role in the anti- use of window film for the purposes outlined in Thursday, June 27, 1996 fascist struggle: the President's memorandum. I urge GSA to The Croatian anti-fascist movement was promptly develop and implement a plan and Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am concerned among the strongest, not only in former budget for the upgrade of Federal facilities. about yesterday's decision during consider- Yugoslavia, but also Europe; The safety of our Government workers and ation of the VA±HUD independent agencies Croatian resistance forces, as part of the their children hang in the balance. appropriations bill for fiscal year 1997 to re- democratic coalition of anti-fascist powers, participated in the victory over fascism; f move funding for the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology Croatians led the Croatian and South Slav- ic antifascist movement; 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF at the American Museum of Natural History in The resistance led to the creation of the EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH New York. Federal State of Croatia by ZAVNOH (Anti- With more than 200 professional scientists Fascist Council of National Liberation of HON. JOHN P. MURTHA and unbeatable resources and capabilities, the Croatia), constitutional foundations of fed- OF PENNSYLVANIA museum is positioned to provide the highest eralism, and the constitutional and legal basis for Croatians independence today; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES level of return on our country's investment in NASA's mission to planet Earth, in translating The guiding principles of the anti-fascist Thursday, June 27, 1996 movement form an integral part of the pre- and extending scientific findings to the general amble of the Croatian Constitution. Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to public. This project is not local but national in Croatia takes pride in the fact that one of take this opportunity before my fellow Mem- scope. The museum and its Hayden Planetar- the first organized resistance units occupied bers of the House of Representatives to con- ium interact with more than 3 million visitors Europe was Croatian. The Sisak resistance gratulate the pastor and congregation of the annually from every State in the country. It al- unit engaged in several diversions on the Za- Emmanuel Baptist Church as it celebrates its ready welcomes more than 500,000 children greb-Belgrade railway, and by mid-Septem- 100th anniversary on July 5 through July 7, each year and its laudable goal is to reach ber of 1941 had grown to 77 fighters. By the 1996. This small but high-impact community schools and families throughout the Nation end of 1941, 7,000 Croatian anti-fascists had joined the armed partisan movement, rising institution deserves national recognition for its using the most advanced 21st century tech- to 25,000 a year later, and to 100,000 following century of dedication to the simple but essen- nology. the capitulation of Italy. By the end of the tial American values of faith, family and com- There is little doubt that we must do a better Second World War the number reached munity. job to ensure that our children have the high- 150,000. The overall number of Croatian citi- Throughout the years as Johnstown has en- est available level of scientific understanding zens that participated in the anti-fascist dured hardship and tragedy of various types, as it relates to our own planet. This project will struggle is estimated at 471,836, of which from floods to the Great Depression, the Na- do precisely that. two-thirds were Croats. Last year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary tion's wars, as well as more recent economic Mr. Speaker, we will still have an oppor- of the victory of the anti-fascist coalition in hard times and crippling unemployment, the tunity to restore the funds in the House-Sen- Europe, the Croatian Parliament published a Emmanuel Baptist Church has been a source ate conference on this bill. And, I would urge report that records the history of the anti- of support and sustenance, spiritually and oth- the House conferees to support a $13 million fascist movement in Croatia from the 1920s erwise, to generations. investment by the Federal Government in this onwards. June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1205 The recognition of Croatia’s participation the company for only 3 years and had no mine whether they comply with title VII of the in the anti-fascist movement is one of the training or experience. She initiated a com- Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII states that pillars of a strategy aimed at national rec- plaint under the company's internal appeals equal work as well as work of equal value onciliation. Towards this end, President Tudjman laid a wreath at the memorial site process. After enduring three rounds of ap- should be equally compensated. With this in- in Jasenovac on June 15, 1996 to pay homage peals, the woman was dissatisfied with what formation, recommendations could be made to the victims at the Jasenovac camp, a she felt were the appeal boards inaccurate by the commission to apply title VII to the en- camp which has come to symbolize the evils and inconsistent conclusions. But she cannot tire legislative branch. It is my hope that the of fascism and communism. President seek appeal outside of the company because changes made in the legislative branch would Tudjman said; ‘‘I have laid the wreath as she signed a waiver, revoking her right to trial inspire and instigate changes to be made in Croatia’s President in memory of all victims by jury. the entire nation's work force. of Jascnovac; for the victims of fascism and Mr. Speaker, when voluntary, arbitration and At a time when there is a continuing con- the NDH (Independent State of Croatia), but mediation can be an efficient and effective also for those who were executed by the com- cern over the small number of women em- munist regime’’. method of resolving differences and reducing ployed in the fields of math, science, and ath- f the courtloads of civil and criminal courts. But letics, it is imperative that it not be forgotten the key word is voluntary. No one should be that women's wages still remain below those CIVIL RIGHTS PROCEDURES forced to choose between their job and their of men. When women are confident that their PROTECTION ACT civil rights. This bill restores integrity to em- salaries will correspond to their work, they will ployee-employer relationships. no longer be hesitant to enter professions tra- HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER f ditionally dominated men. I invite you to join me in supporting this legislation so that OF COLORADO LEGISLATIVE PAY EQUITY STUDY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women will have the freedom to choose their career knowing that they will bring home the Thursday, June 27, 1996 HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA wage that they deserve. Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, today I OF MARYLAND f and my colleague, Representative MARKEY, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are introducing the Civil Rights Procedures PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, June 27, 1996 Protection Act, which reasserts the rights of employees to take their employers to court for Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, as cochair of HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL unlawful discrimination. the Congressional Caucus for Women's Is- OF NEW YORK sues, I am introducing legislation to institute a This legislation would prevent employers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from requiring employees to check their rights Legislative Pay Equity Study. As part of the as American citizens at the front door and Economic Equity Act, this bill will be one of a Thursday, June 27, 1996 agree to submit, sometimes unknowingly, to package of bills to promote economic equity Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I was necessarily binding mandatory arbitration as a term or for women to be introduced by the Caucus in absent during roll call votes 207 through 210 condition of hiring, continued employment, or July. and 222 through 224. If present, I would have promotion. Fifty years have passed since women were voted `aye' on roll call 207, `aye' on roll call What started as a practice mainly in the se- found to earn 65 percent of men's wages in 208, `aye' on roll call 209, `no' on roll call 210, curities industry has now spread to a signifi- 1946. Neither time nor legislation was dramati- `aye' on roll call 222, `aye' on roll call 223, and cant number of Fortune 500 companies. The cally improved this inequity: In 1991, women `aye' on roll call 224. General Accounting Office estimates that in 5 were still found to earn 70 cents for every dol- f years, over half of all employees in the United lar men earned. During the nearly five dec- States may be bound by mandatory arbitration ades that passed between those two studies, WESTSIDE LIGHT RAIL AND H.R. contracts. many women have moved into traditionally 3675 Mandatory arbitration forces employees to male-dominated professions in the work force. choose between their employment and their Yet their salaries remain significantly lower HON. ELIZABETH FURSE civil and constitutional rights, such as trial by than those of menÐeven though women often OF OREGON jury and due process. Employees are forced do the same work as their male counterparts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to submit to arbitration boards that are often The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 in Thursday, June 27, 1996 set up in a discriminatory fashion. For exam- order to prevent just such discrimination to- ple, in the securities industry, boards are ward women. Calling for equal pay for equal Mr. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to handpicked by the executives from the indus- work, this law made it illegal for women to thank Chairman WOLF and members of the try, who choose from a pool dominated by earn less than men for the same labor. Unfor- subcommittee for excellent work in crafting a their peers. They are hardly neutral. Employ- tunately, pay inequity persists. One reason is bipartisan fiscal year 1997 transportation bill. ees also face difficulties in obtaining injunc- that women often do different work than men, On behalf of the board coalition in Oregon tions, bringing class action suits, and conduct- making it possible for employers to pay un- which enthusiastically endorses Westside ing meaningful pretrial factfinding because em- equal salaries for theoretically unequal work. Light Rail, my thanks to the entire subcommit- ployers hold most files and information. Even the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prom- tee for including $90 million for this important My bill would amend seven Federal civil ised to end discrimination based on gender, project in H.R. 3675. rights and workplace fairness statutes to make race, or ethnicity, failed to bring an end to Earlier this year, as I have for 4 years in a it clear that the powers and procedures avail- wage discrimination. It is evident that our laws row, I organized a diverse group to testify in able under those laws are the exclusive ones have not achieved equality in the work force. Congress in support of the Westside/Hillsboro that apply to a claim that arises. It does not I am introducing this bill today in order to project. Representatives of private sector condemn alternative dispute resolution; it end wage discrimination within the legislative groups, local officials, and public organizations makes it clear that an employee can volun- branch and to better understand why women continue to strongly support Westside Light tarily choose to submit a case to arbitration remain consistently underpaid in comparison Rail in Oregon. As I have noted for a number after the claim arises. to men. With this information, recommenda- of years, Westside Light Rail's record of sup- Since my first introduction of this bill, a num- tions could be made as to how workers within port from Oregonians themselves speaks for ber of women have brought stories to my at- the legislative branch could be more equitably itself: in the 1990's, Oregon taxpayers have tention about their own dealings with manda- paid. This bill is identical to the legislation in- voted to put their own money into light rail by tory arbitration, which highlight the need for troduced in earlier Congresses by Senator margins of 65 percent and 74 percent. It is change. One such case involved a woman OLYMPIA SNOWE. clear that Westside Light Rail's impressive who attempted to bring a charge of age dis- My proposed legislation would create a bi- local support was key to the subcommittee's crimination. She had worked at a clerical posi- partisan commission to determine if the sala- decision to keep this project on track. tion with a company for 13 years and was 58 ries of the employees of the legislative branch Work is progressing on Westside Light Rail years of age when her job was terminated. correspond to the actual work they do. Having throughout my district. Earlier this year, I at- She applied for another job within the com- studied the compensation within and between tended the holing-through of one of the two 3 pany for which she was well-qualified. The job job classifications as well as personnel poli- mile tunnels through Portland's West HillsÐa went to a younger woman who had been with cies, an independent consultant could deter- major milestone in the construction of the E1206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 Westside project. In fact, all the benefits of of the Southeast General Hospital Authority the patron saint of her father's hometown of Westside Light Rail which I have touted in and as a board member of the Los Angeles Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. She pro- Congress for 4 yearsÐthe reduced conges- Urban Coalition. She is currently affiliated with fessed her final vows on August 16, 1952, and tion, the economic development, the tie-in with the California Department of Health and Wel- continued her education by completing her local and State land use lawsÐare closer to fare Committee on Minority Incarceration and bachelor's of arts degree from Mercy College reality with each passing day. the Lutheran World Federation Community in Detroit; then a masters of arts degree from Mr. Chairman, let me add that light rail in Development Committee among others. Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee, WI; and Oregon enjoys bipartisan support. Regardless Mary Henry's outstanding career has not finally a degree in pastoral ministry from Se- of who has controlled the House of Represent- been unnoticed. She is the recipient of numer- attle University in Seattle, WA. atives, I have secured record funding for ous awards and honors. Among them: the Los Although not known to possess a strong de- Westside Light Rail for 4 straight years. My Angeles Times Woman of the Year Award, sire to teach, Sister Mary Brendan accepted colleague from Oregon, Mr. BUNN, has worked 1967; Parent-Teacher Association Outstanding her first teaching assignment at the second very diligently on including language in H.R. Achievement in Community Service Award; grade class in Berkley, MI and discovered that 3675 for the South/North light rail line. I look Doctorate of Humanities form Windsor Univer- she truly had a great love for teaching young forward to working with all members of the Or- sity, Los Angeles; and Doctor of Laws, children. For the next 31 years, Sister Kath- egon delegation during the reauthorization of Honoris Causa, from the University of Santa erine taught in the primary grades from 1949 ISTEA to help secure authorizing language for Clara, California. At the State level, she has until 1980. During that period, Sister the South/North light rail project in 1997. been honored by the California State Assem- Katherine's assignments included the Immacu- Again, Chairman WOLF, members of the bly, Governor Jerry Brown, and the California late Conception School in Traverse City in subcommittee, thank you for your past support State Senate. At the national level her con- 1955, 1968, and again in 1971. of the Westside/Hillsboro project. I urge all tributions have been recognized over the As changes occurred in the religious orders, Members of the House to support H.R. 3675. years by Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon in 1969, Sister Mary Brendan took back her f B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Vice President Hu- bert Humphrey, and Members of Congress. own name and has since been known as Sis- ter Katherine. On August 1, 1981, she began TRIBUTE TO MARY B. HENRY On Saturday, July 13, 1996, friends and col- leagues of Ms. Mary B. Henry will gather at her ministry at St. Francis Parish in Traverse the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles to pay trib- City with Father Thomas Neis. As Sister HON. JULIAN C. DIXON ute to this outstanding public servant for her Katherine's ministry continues at St. Francis, OF CALIFORNIA untiring commitment to our community. Her life she has served with Father Ron Gronowski HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD serves as an inspiration to us all. We are hon- and with Father Jim Gardiner. Father Gardiner ored to share this brief glimpse of a very re- recently bestowed upon Sister Katherine the OF CALIFORNIA markable individual, and to ask our colleagues title of Pastoral Associate at St. Francis Par- HON. MAXINE WATERS to join us and our fellow Los Angelenos in sa- ish. As an active and integral member of the St. OF CALIFORNIA luting Mary Henry. f Francis Parish staff, Sister Katherine's current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duties include directing the OCIA formation Thursday, June 27, 1996 SISTER KATHERINE MURPHY—50 program, overseeing the altar servers, lectors, and Eucharistic ministers for the parish and for Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, today we pay trib- YEARS OF SERVICE nursing homes. She is also chairperson of the ute to Mary B. Henry, a distinguished Califor- liturgy commission, a member of the evan- nian and friend, who has served the Los An- HON. BART STUPAK gelical team and serves on the Dioceasan geles community with distinction for over 30 OF MICHIGAN Pastoral Council. years. Currently executive director of the Ava- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lon-Carver Community Center, where she In addition to her official duties, Sister Kath- began her career in 1963, Mary B. Henry has Thursday, June 27, 1996 erine has also found time to travel, visiting Ire- worked diligently to enhance the quality of life Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed, an land, the Holy Land, Manila, and traveling in the community and enrich the educational honor for me to bring to the attention of the throughout Europe and several cities across lives of our young people. Ms. Henry's com- U.S. House of Representatives and this Nation the United States. mitment to and accomplishments in the field of the celebration of 50 years of devotion to the Mr. Speaker, Sister Katherine has devoted education, and her tireless work with various Sisters of Mercy of Sister Katherine Murphy. her life to the Catholic Church through her community and civic organizations remind us The parishioners of St. Francis Catholic order, the Sisters of Mercy for half a century. of just how much of a difference one person Church in Traverse City, MI, the community, She has provided education, counsel, comfort, can make in the lives of others. her religious order, and the Church, as a and spiritual guidance to so many who have Ms. Henry has spent over three decades whole, have been blessed by her long and had the privilege of knowing her. expanding her knowledge and imparting her dedicated service. This Sunday, June 30, There is a special bond between Sister wisdom in a variety of venues. She was elect- 1996, Sister Katherine will be the guest of Katherine, the Traverse City community and ed to the Compton Unified School District honor at a parish dinner. St. Francis Parish. When Jesus told Sister Board, serving an unprecedented three terms Born in Detroit, MI, on March 8, 1930, Sister Katherine to ``Come, follow Me,'' 50 years ago, as president of the Board. As an educational Katherine was the only child of Mae Florence scripture promised: training consultant she has been affiliated with (Henry) and Daniel Murphy. As Sister a number of universities. She has trained and Katherine's life demonstrates, the Irish herit- And everyone who has left house, . . . fa- conducted seminars in community relations at age is strong in faith and family. ther or mother . . . for my name’s sake shall the University of California at Los Angeles, receive a hundredfold, and shall possess life Not long after Sister Katherine's birth, the everlasting.’’ Matt 19:20 San Diego, and Santa Barbara; the University family moved to Dearborn, MI, where she was of Southern California; and Pacific Oaks Col- enrolled at the Sacred Heart School through All of us in the Traverse City community and lege, among others. She has also lent her ex- the ninth grade. Sacred Heart School was especially here at St. Francis Parish, wish to pertise to organizations such as Operation staffed by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart be among the hundredfold who count as part Head Start. of Mary and in the eighth grade she was first of Sister Katherine's family and ministry. Sister Over the years, Ms. Henry has been affili- exposed to the idea of serving and living her Katherine's devotion, faith, and life serves as ated with numerous educational, service, and Catholic faith. Even at this young age, Kath- an everlasting example to us all. professional organizations, including the Cali- erine was confident of what she wanted to do On behalf of the Traverse City community, fornia Center for Community Development; with her life and entered Our Lady of Mercy Michigan's First Congressional District, and Legislative Committee to the State Department Academy, on September 8, 1946. the State of Michigan, I congratulate and ex- of Social Welfare; Women's Job Core Advi- After completing her studies at the acad- tend best wishes to Sister Katherine Murphy sory Board; Citizen's Committee for Commu- emy, Katherine Murphy was received into the on her lifetime of accomplishments, devotion nity Action; EYOA Head Start Task Force; and Order of Sisters of Mercy on March 12, 1947, and faith. the California Committee on Regional Medical at the age of 17. Sister Katherine accepted BART STUPAK Programs. She has served as a commissioner the name of Sister Mary Brendan in honor of Member of Congress June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1207 THE 1996 JC PENNY GOLDEN RULE safest rock mining companies in America. This during her lifetime, Mrs. Baker witnessed AWARD distinction did not come about by accident. It many inventions and technological break- took an enormous amount of dedication, de- throughs, including automobiles, electricity, HON. DEBORAH PRYCE termination and attention to detail to make and telephones. OF OHIO steady improvements in safety year after year. Mr. Speaker, I am indeed honored to join in Mr. Speaker, recently, one mine owned by congratulating Margaret Angela Baker on this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Florida Crushed Stone, the Gregg Mine, was remarkable milestone. Thursday, June 27, 1996 honored with the Sentinels of Safety Award. f Mr. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to The Gregg Mine garnered this award three 1996 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF pay tribute to the outstanding philanthropic ef- other times, in 1986, 1990 and 1994. HONOR RECIPIENTS forts of the 17 semifinalists for the 1996 JC The Sentinels of Safety Award is a national Penny Golden Rule Award. I am proud to rep- award for outstanding safety in the mining in- resent these people and organizations in Con- dustry and is presented by the Mine Safety HON. DAN BURTON gress, for their commitment and devotion to and Health Administration and the National OF INDIANA the central Ohio community is truly exemplary. Mining Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Golden Rule Award ceremony publicly Mr. Speaker, to qualify for the award, a Thursday, June 27, 1996 honors local volunteer efforts, and is pre- mine has to have accumulated 30,000 man Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, every sented in more than 200 markets in 45 States. hours of work with no accidents or deaths. Mr. year, the National Ethnic Coalition of Organi- The 1996 semifinalists have proven them- Speaker, the Gregg Mine went far beyond this zations honors Americans from all ethnic selves to be clearly deserving of this recogni- level, accumulating a staggering 198,050 man backgrounds with its Ellis Island Medal of tion, having demonstrated continued, selfless hours of work without a serious injury or loss Honor. This year, I was deeply honored to be sacrifice to the Columbus, OH, area. They of life. My congratulations go out to Mr. F. Browne one of the recipients of this prestigious award. serve as a model to us all. I would like to take this opportunity to con- Gregg, chief executive officer; Carl America's generosity both at home and gratulate all of this year's honorees. It is a dis- Lunderstadt, president; Joe Piermatteo, senior abroad is unsurpassed on this planet. Regret- tinguished group of Americans, including my tably, however, the day-to-day volunteer ef- vice president; Billy Lee the general manager; colleagues, Senator SPENCER ABRAHAM, Con- forts of so many Americans go regularly unno- and Bryan Adkins, gregg mine safety man- gressmen BEN GILMAN, RAY LAHOOD, TOM ticed. We take for granted their generous work ager. These company officials have obviously MANTON and CHARLIE RANGEL. with the poor, the elderly, the sick, and the ne- The Ethnic Coalition of Organizations is made safety a very high company priority and glected. But their unheralded and noble deeds dedicated to pursuing harmony between all have instilled the goal of safety in the minds are duly noted by those they help, often pro- ethnic groups. This is a goal which I applaud. of every one of their employees. viding a bit of hope during times of great dis- I would like to enter into the RECORD a press f tress. release announcing these awards, and a list of At a time when our Nation demands that CONGRATULATIONS MARGARET these distinguished award recipients. government become smaller and spend less, ANGELA BAKER ON HER 100th ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR AWARDS the importance of voluntarism and community BIRTHDAY GALA service grows profoundly. These semifinalists THE 10TH ANNUAL ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF prove once again that the most important work HONOR AWARDS CEREMONY—NECO CHAIRMAN done in our country is not done within the belt- HON. FRANK PALLONE, Jr. WILLIAM DENIS FUGAZY LEADS DRAMATIC way, but within the shelters, pantries, and OF NEW JERSEY CEREMONY DEDICATED TO LATE MEDAL RECIP- soup kitchens of our local communities. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IENT, CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA JORDAN must never lose sight of the fact that Ameri- Thursday, June 27, 1996 ELLIS ISLAND, NY, MAY 19.—Standing on cans' innate sense of sacrifice continues re- the hallowed grounds of Ellis Island—the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- gardless of what may transpire in Washington. portal through which 17 million immigrants I proudly salute the following people and or- gratulate Margaret Angela Baker of South entered the United States—a cast of ethnic ganizations for their inspiring work, and join Amboy, NJ, a valued and cherished member Americans who have made significant con- tributions to the life of this nation, among with my colleagues in congratulating them for of our community, on her 100th birthday. Margaret Baker was born in South Amboy them Gov. George E. Pataki, U.S. Rep. this most deserving recognition. on July 11, 1896. Her father passed away Charles B. Rangel, NYC Police Commissioner Ms. Julie Rose Cook, Court Appointed Spe- when she was 3 years old and her mother, Howard Safir, and ‘‘street singer’’ Arthur cial Advocates (CASA), Franklin County Tracy, today were presented with the cov- Volunteer Guardian Program, Hyatt Force Catherine Ketzner, remarried when she was 9, eted Ellis Island Medal of Honor at an emo- on Capitol Square, Bob Merideth/Skip to the owner and operator of a saloon, named tionally uplifting ceremony. Teaford—Christmas in April. Jacob Baker. Margaret Baker left school after NECO’s annual medal ceremony and recep- Parents of Murdered Children and Other the ninth grade and began working in a factory tion on Ellis Island in New York Harbor is Survivors of Homicide, Capital University piecing together clothing. She then worked in the Nation’s largest celebration of ethnic Circle Kiwanis, Residential Care Team, Teen a playing card factory and then went on to pride. This year’s 10th annual event was Parent Connection Volunteers. work in a factory that manufactured military dedicated to the memory of U.S. Rep. Bar- Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, uniforms, where she worked her way up to bara Jordan, a 1990 Ellis Island Medal recipi- L.E.A.D.E.R. Institute, Jean ‘‘Rambo Gran- ent, who recently passed away. ny’’ Smith, Rick Baumann, Dorothy full-time inspector, while doing part-time cleri- Representing a rainbow of ethnic origins, Burchfield, Dianne Glaser, Dora Browne. cal work. Pataki, Rangel, Safir, Tracy, and other Ellis f Margaret met Mr. John Joseph Dooling on a Island Medal of Honor recipients, including bus when she was in her 20's. John and Mar- Baltimore Orioles baseball team owner Peter FLORIDA CRUSHED STONE WINNER garet were married March 23, 1924, in Saint Angelos, entertainer Jerry Vale and NAACP OF THE SENTINELS OF SAFETY Mary's Roman Catholic Church in South President Hazel Dukes, among others, re- AWARD Amboy. The couple had a daughter, Rita ceived their awards in the shadow of the his- Catherine Dooling who was born on Septem- toric Great Hall, where the first footsteps were taken by the millions of immigrants HON. KAREN L. THURMAN ber 8, 1929, in South Amboy Hospital. John who entered the U.S. in the latter part of the OF FLORIDA passed away in 1959 at the age of 70. Mar- nineteenth century. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garet has three grandchildren: Jamie C. Smith, ‘‘Today we honor great ethnic Americans Karen H. Brent and Amy S. Moore. In addi- who, through their achievements and con- Thursday, June 27, 1996 tion, she has five great grandchildren: Emily, tributions, and in the spirit of their ethnic Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to Christopher, Meghan, Tyler, and Kaitlin, rang- origins, have enriched this country and have draw the attention of my colleagues to a great ing from age 5 years to 2 months. become role models for future generations,’’ said NECO Chairman William Denis Fugazy. achievement registered by one of the leading Mr. Speaker, as she reaches the century ‘‘In addition, we honor the immigrant expe- companies in the 5th Congressional District of mark Mrs. Baker can look back on a 20th cen- rience—those who passed through this Great Florida. tury that has seen America and the world Hall decades ago, and the new immigrants Florida Crushed Stone of Brooksville has transformed in ways that could scarcely have who arrive on American soil seeking oppor- earned the reputation for being one of the been imagined in her childhood. For example, tunity. Everyone came here with little more E1208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 than the clothes on their backs. But all they munity Leader; W. Paul Brogowski, Polish, ness Leader; Maryanne K. Peneachio, Polish, needed was hope and opportunity.’’ Business Leader; Hon. Dan Burton, Welch, Hoeaker; Fammioe Petallides-Holiday, Cyp- Mr. Fugazy added, ‘‘It doesn’t matter how Member of Congress; John J. Cali, Italian, riot, Business/Community Leader; Joseph, you got here or if you already were here. Business Leader; Roger A. Caras, Eastern M. Pizza, Italian, Business Leader; William Ellis Island is a symbol of the freedom, di- European, Author; John A. Cavanagh, Irish, F. Plunkett, Jr., Esq., Irish, Attorney; Hon. versity and opportunity—ingredients inher- Business Leader; Hon. Anthony Celebrezze, Charles B. Ragnel, African, Member of Con- ent in the fabric of this nation. Although Italian, U.S. Circuit Court Judge; Andreas D. gress; Kiewoong Walter Rhee, Korean, Com- many recipients have no familial ties to Comodromos, Cypriot, Business/Community munity Leader; Nicholas L. Ribis, Italian, Ellis Island, their ancestors share similar Leader; Anthony D. Dalesandro, Italian, Business Leader; Joe E. Rodriguez, Puerto histories of struggle and hope for a better Business Leader; Tarik S. Daoud, Arabic, Rican, Business Leader; Mauro C. Romita. life here.’’ Business/Community Leader; Ruda B. Dau- Italian, Business Leader; Jack Rosen, Easter One of the emotional high points of the phin, Polish, Media Director; Bettie Dawood, European, Business Leader. day came when the words spoken at the 1990 Lebanese, Business/Community Leader; Rustum Roy, Asian Indian (East), Educa- event by the late Congresswoman Barbara Countess Nadia de Navarro-Farber, tor/Researcher/Author; Hon. Howard Safer, Jordan, one of the first African-Americans to Bulgarina, Real Estate Developer; Jean- Russian, New York City Police Commis- accept the Ellis Island medal, were replayed Jacques de Saint Andrieu, French, Business sioner; Louis P. Salvatore, Italian, Business over the public address system after this Leader; Hon. Dennis DeConcini, Italian/Eng- leader; S. Gary Schiller, Austrian/German, year’s ceremony was dedicated to her mem- lish, United States Senator (Ret); Ramon Community Leader; Rabbi Marc Schneier, ory. Mr. Fugazy recalled how the ailing Jor- Abi-Rashed DeSage, Lebanese, Industry Viennese, Religious/Community Leader; dan flew to New York, dramatically arriving Leader; Fernando M. DeSousa, Portuguese, Martin E. Segal, Russian, Business Leader/ in a wheelchair with a team of medical per- Community Leader; Federick W. Devine, Patron of the Arts; John T. Sharkey, Irish, sonnel. Irish, Labor Leader; Richard ‘‘Bo’’ Dietl, Business Leader; Steven H. Shepsman, East- Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Is- German/Italian, Business Leader/Author; ern European, Business Leader; Rolland G. land Medals of Honor pay tribute to the an- Nicholas P. DiPaolo, Italian, Business Lead- Smith, Genglish/Irish, Journalist; John L. cestry groups that comprise America’s er. Soldini, Italian/Irish, Educator/Labor Lead- unique cultural mosaic. To date, some 500 Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., Italian, Business er; Hon. Nicholas A. Spano, Italian, New ethnic American citizens and native Ameri- Leader; Hazel N. Dukes, African, Community York State Senator; Sonja B. Stefanadis, cans have received medals. Leader; Most Rev. John A. Elya, Lebanese, Hellenic, Community Leader; Robert M. NECO is the largest organization of its Religious Leader; Hon. Albert J. Emanuelli, Stutman, Russian Business Leader; Philip kind in the U.S., serving as an umbrella Italian, Justice, New York State; Michael D. Suarez, Puerto Rican, Business Leader; Lou group for 75 ethnic organizations and whose Francis, Esq., Austrian/Russian, Business Switzer, African, Business Leader; Rose- mandate is to preserve ethnic diversity, pro- Leader; Mario J. Gabelli, Italian, Business marie Taglione, Danish/Italian, Business mote ethnic and religious equality, tolerance Leader; Hon. Benjamin Gilman, Member of Leader; Joseph H. Talfour, Sr., Slovak, At- and harmony, and combat injustice, hatred Congress; Joesph J. Grano, Jr., Italian, Busi- torney, Business/Community Leader; and bigotry. ness Leader; George L. Graziadio, Italian, Marilyn Jordan Taylor, Scottish, Architect; Business Leader; Lt. Col. William Gregory Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients are Raymond C. Teatum, Irish, Public Official; Albanian, Astronaut; Eugene P. Grisanti, selected each year through a national nomi- Fred S. Teng, Chinese, Business/Community Polish/Italian, Business Leader; Nahum nation process. Screening committees from Leader; Dr. Nick John Topetzes, Hellenic, Guzik, Russian, Business Leader; John Kaare NECO’s member organizations select the Educator/Community Leader; Jeffrey A. Hagen, Norwegian, Business Leader; Antoine final nominees, who are then considered by Torborg, Swedish/German/English, Major C. Harovas, M.D., Hellenic, Physician; Maj. the Board of Directors. League Baseball Plaoyer, Coach, Manager, Gen. Marcelite J. Harris, African, Govern- Among this year’s recipients were Michi- Broadcaster; Arthur Tracy, Russian, Enter- ment Leader (Military); John E. Herzog, gan Senator Spencer Abraham; members of tainer ‘‘The Street Singer’’; Pauline Trigere, Hungarian, Business Leader; Arthur E. the U.S. Congress Thomas Manton, Benjamin French, Business Leader; Jerry Vale, Italian, Imperatore, Italian, Business Leader; Joseph Gilman, Danny L. Burton, and Ray Lahood; P. Jarjura, Lebanese, Business/Community Singer/Entertainer; Dennis R. Washington, Justices Anthony Celebrezze and Damon J. Leader; Norman Katz, German, Business Norwegian, Business Leader; John S. Wilcha, Keith; Sam DiPiazza (Vice Chairman, Coo- Leader; Joseph Kazickas, Lithuanian, Busi- Czecholsovakian, Business Leader; Dr. John pers & Lybrand); Rabbi Marc Schneier; ness Leader; Hon. Damon J. Keith, African, D. Young, Chinese, Business Leader; Brad ASPCA President Roger Caras; WCBS News Circuit Judge; John J. Kelly, Irish, Business Zackson, Rumanian/Russian, Business Lead- executive Jerry Nachman; Christopher Leader; Christopher Komisarjevsky, Russian, er. Komisarjevsky (Burson-Marsteller USA Business Leader; Murray Koppelman, Polish/ f President); Air Force Major General Russian, Community Leader; Leo Paul Marcelite J. Harris, and Air Force Lieuten- STATECRAFT AND THE Koulos, Hellenic, Business Leader; Hon. Ray ant Colonel William Gregory (astronaut); Lahood, Labanese, Member of Congress; ENVIRONMENT and former New York Mets Manager Jeff Carmella La Spada, Italian, Humanitarian; Torborg. (Please refer to media kit insert for Bennett S. LeBow, Eastern European, Busi- a complete list of 1996 honorees and previous HON. ANNA G. ESHOO ness Leader; Daok Lee, Korean, Educator/ recipients.) OF CALIFORNIA Community Leader; Anthony Lomangino, Past Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Italian, Business Leader; Hon. Thomas J. have included several U.S. Presidents, enter- Manton, Irish, Member of Congress; Scrafin Thursday, June 27, 1996 tainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, religious U. Mariel, Puerto Rican, Business/Commu- leaders and business executive such as Ron- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, on April 11, nity Leader. ald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, 1996, Secretary of State Warren Christopher Charles H.McCabe, Jr., Irish, Business George Bush, Richard Nixon, Mario Cuomo, Leader; Paschal McGuinness, Irish, Labor delivered a major policy address at Stanford Christine Todd Whitman, Bob Hope, Frank Leader, Brian McLauhlin, Irish, Labor Com- University regarding efforts to couple environ- Sinatra, Michael Douglas, Gloria Estefan, munity Leader; Dennis McSpedon, Irish, mental objectives with out Nation's diplomatic Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel, Labor Leader; Haroutine Mekhjian, M.D., efforts and set forth our priorities for the fu- Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, General Armenian, Cardiac Surgeon/Community ture. Norman Schwarzkopf, Barbara Walters, Leader; Spiros Milonas, Hellenic, Business Terry Anderson and Dr. Michael DeBakey. During the House of Representatives recent Leader; Luis A. Miranda, Jr., Puerto Rican/ debates on bills providing funds for environ- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1996 ELLIS ISLAND Latino, Educator/Community Leader; Hugo MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS mental protection, I was reminded of Secretary M. Morales, M.D., Hispanic, Eductor/Commu- Christopher's timely message that in order to Hon. Spencer Abraham, Lebanese, United nity Leader; Thomas J. Moran, Irish/Italian, States Senator; Sarkis Acopian, Armenian, Business Leader; Bruce A. Morrison, Irish, defend our Nation, we must protect and de- Conservationst; Hon. Wendell R. Anderson, Government/Community Leader; James H. fend our collective environment. As the United Swedish, Community Leader; Peter Angelos, Moshovitis, Hellenic, Business Leader; Je- States seeks to be a global leader in promot- Esq., Hellenic, Attorney; Robert Annunziata, rome A. Nachman, Rumanian/Russian, Jour- ing peace and prosperity, as Secretary Chris- Italian, Business Leader; Nicola M. Antaki, nalist; Dr. Julius R. Nasso, Italian, Business topher points out, `` * * * we must also lead Syrian, Business Leader; Carl J. Bazarian, Leader; Ricahrd T. Nasti, Italian, Business in safeguarding the global environment on Armenian, Community Leader; Martin S. Leader; Vincent Natrella, Italian, Commu- which that prosperity and peace ultimately de- Begun, Russian, Educator/Community Lead- nity/Political Leader; Paul Nussbaum, Ger- pend.'' er; Bruce Bendell, Eastern European, man, Business/Community Leader; Harry L. Buisness Leader; James M. Benson, Swe/Eng/ Pappas, Hellenic, Business Leader; Hon. The United States has a responsibility to ad- Ire/Scot/Ger/Fr, Business Leader; Kenneth George E. Pataki, Hungarian/Irish/Italian, dress global environmental concerns because Berg, Russian, Business Leader; A. Steve Governor—State of New York; Ludovit pollution respects no boundaries. The green- Betzelos, Hellenic, Business/Community Pavlo, M.D., Slovak, Physicial/Community house gases emitted by our powerplants and Leader; Lena Biorck Kaplan, Swedish, Com- Leader; John A. Payiavlas, Hellenic, Busi- automobiles affect the health and climate of June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1209 billions of people around the world. We are af- Secretary Christopher are far reaching. They Americans need to send Congress the mes- fected by the actions of other countries that are the necessary mission for the United sage that their health is not for sale to special create ozone depleting substances, overfish States to carry forward. I rise in recognition interest groups. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the and dump low-level radioactive waste in the and with deep respect for what Secretary Texas Observer article ``It's the Environment, world's oceans, deplete our world's Christopher has set forth. It is environmental Stupid,'' be printed in the RECORD so Ameri- rainforests, and stress our Earth's ecosystem statecraft. cans know how important their response to through overpopulation. f this bill is to protect their environment and Secretary Christopher pointed out that the health. Thank you. needs of the American people are not well THE BARTON CLEAN AIR ACT [From the Texas Observer, June 14 1996] served if our foreign policy does not address AMENDMENTS IT’S THE ENVIRONMENT, STUPID these global concernsÐwe may be ``Ameri- (By Louis DuBose) cans,'' but we live on a planet that does not HON. ROSA L. DELAURO Phil Gramm got the message in January recognize geopolitical boundaries. OF CONNECTICUT when his pollster advised him that Repub- In his speech, Secretary Christopher pointed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lican voters don’t trust their own party on out that environmental forces not only ``tran- environmental issues. Pollsters now trying Thursday, June 27, 1996 to determine what will drive November’s scend borders and oceans to threaten directly Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on May 23, elections are discovering that environmental the health, prosperity and jobs of American H.R. 3519 was introduced to amend the Clean issues are a real public concern. Even Newt citizens,'' but that ``addressing natural re- Air Act. Its sponsor characterized his bill as Gingrich is beginning to get it. The Speaker source issues is frequently critical to achieving ``minor,'' saying it in no way changes compli- crossed the Potomac to salute environ- mental corps kid volunteers working on Roo- political and economic stability and to pursuing ance timetables or standards, but ``simply pro- our strategic goals around the world.'' He then sevelt Island, and traveled to New York to vides more flexibility in doing so.'' embrace a panic-stricken wild pig on the outlined a series of initiatives the State De- I disagree. In short, the bill repeals the most ‘‘Tonight Show.’’ All of this to convince the partment will undertake to advance America's fundamental aspect of Federal clean air stand- public that Republicans are not enemies of global environmental goals. ardsÐprotection of public health. This bill is a the environment. And in Congress, the party Through the State Department and Sec- polluter's dream. is backing away from its assault on environ- retary Christopher's leadership, the United The congressional majority's vision state- mental protections—at least until after No- States is working to reform and strengthen the vember’s elections. ment for the 104th Congress states that Re- But Congressman Joe Barton—two years U.N.'s key environmental and sustainable de- publicans support air and water that is clean ago Phil Gramm’s choice to replace Texas velopment programs. We have joined forces and safe. But if you read the fine print, the Republican Party Chair Fred Meyer, after with the World Bank to incorporate sound en- majority's agenda says that they support clean fundamentalist Christians declared Meyer vironmental policies in lending programs, and water and clean air as long as achieving it can unworthy—is an exception. Barton recently to fund projects through the global environ- be accomplished cheaply. filed the ‘‘Clean Air Act Amendments of mental facility that directly benefit our health Everyone supports the bill's emphasis on 1996,’’ perhaps thinking that a bill filed so and prosperity. In addition, we are striving late in the session would not attract too the use of innovative technologies to achieve much attention. He got caught. Frank through the new World Trade Organization to clean air standards. The problem with H.R. O’Donnell of the Clean Air Trust got wind of reconcile the complex tensions between pro- 3519 is that it eliminates pollution monitoring Barton’s bad air bill and began faxing it to moting trade and protecting the environment. and turns off pollution controls except when media outlets around the country. ‘‘It is We can look forward to a cleaner and the air is at its dirtiest. very unlikely that the bill will get anywhere healthier global environment in 1997. The Under H.R. 3519, major sources of pollution this late in the session,’’ O’Donnell said. He State Department has begun negotiating glob- would no longer be subject to regulation. The added that he suspects that Barton is stak- al agreements to make further cuts in green- ing out a position for 1997, when the law will Federal Government would no longer enforce be reauthorized. But even O’Donnell admits house gases, to address problems caused by healthy air requirements for States and local- he is surprised by Barton’s timing, which migrating toxic chemicals, to promote sustain- ities. In addition, the bill would give polluters could create problems for Republicans in No- able management of our world's forests, to 10 years to clean up pollution that is causing vember. preserve biodiversity, and to safeguard ocean health hazards, including cancer, today. Perhaps Barton is determined, O’Donnell resources. The State Department is also tak- The fact is that this bill substantially repeals said, ‘‘to complete the ‘Texas Toxic Trilogy.’ ing steps to address scarce resource and key provisions of the 1990 Clean Air Act First congressman Tom DeLay proposed re- pealing the entire 1990 clean air law. Then overpopulation issues that are putting further Amendments signed by President Bush, and Congressman Steve Stockman tried to pre- stress on our environment and the environ- the fundamental principles of the original tend dirty air doesn’t exist. And now Con- ment our children will inherit. Clean Air Act signed by President Nixon. gressman Barton wants to repeal the heart Through the State Department the United The American public believes that the air of the 1970 Clean Air Act.’’ States is recognizing the importance of work- should be clean enough to breathe safely. The Barton’s legislation is aimed right at the ing bilaterally with key private, government, American public also believes that the Govern- heart of the 1970 law, a milestone in environ- mental legislation that established clean air and nongovernment partners around the world ment has a responsibility to set clean air ‘‘standards’’ that states are required to to jointly address environmental concerns. In standard which guarantee health protection. meet. Barton’s bill replaces specific stand- India, we are investing in environmental tech- And the American public does not believe that ards with vague ‘‘goals’’—a small semantic nologies and controlling pesticides. In Brazil, the science of health should be compromised change that completely undermines the phi- we are working to improve the management of by cost alone. losophy of the country’s most basic clean air forest resources. In Russia, we are promoting For 25 years, clean air health standards law. have been based solely on the best scientific But this is not merely an ideologue’s philo- the safe operation of nuclear reactors and sophical assault on a law that passed with safe storage of nuclear waste. In fact, we are evidence available as to the impact of air pol- broad pubic and congressional consensus— even using satellite imagery once used to spot lution on the health of people. Congress has after protracted negotiations that included missiles and tanks to help clean up military provided that cost considerations are appro- environmentalists and representatives of in- bases and track ocean pollution. priate when determining how quickly those dustry. Barton has put together a technical As Secretary Christopher so eloquently stat- standards should be achieved. bill, loaded with the same minutiae lobbyists ed: But now H.R. 3519 says that the health of wrote into Tom DeLay’s bills—while they set people should no longer be the driving force up shop in his House office at the beginning Our strength as a nation has always been of this congressional session. to harness our democracy to meet new behind our clean air programs. If the air is Consider, for example, the following ver- threats to our security and prosperity. Our unhealthy but there is a cost of clean up, the biage: creed as a people has always been to make health standardsÐnot the pollution levelsÐ ‘‘If, based on photochemical grid modeling tomorrow better for ourselves and for our should be modified. demonstrations of any other analytical children. For 25 years, no serious legislation pro- method determined by the Administrator to For the sake of future generations, we must posed compromised health science on the be as effective, the Administrator deter- meet the challenge of making global environ- basis of economics. For 25 years, no legisla- mines that the area is a down-wind non- attainment area receiving ozone or ozone mental issues a vital part of our foreign policy. tion proposed that basic scientific data on precursor transport from outside the area By advancing these environmental goals, we health effects be ignored. Yet this Congress is and control of ozone concentrations or be- have the opportunity to protect our Nation and likely to vote on a bill that changes the rules yond the ability of the area to control be- make it truly free. The policies set forth by so polluters won't have to protect health. cause volatile organic compounds and oxides E1210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 of nitrogen from sources within such do not these days to predict and calculate long- Interstate Natural Gas Association of make a significant contribution to ozone term savings in public health, and quality of America ...... 1,000 concentrations in such area (or in any other life—which has no dollar-equivalent market Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc 500 nonattainment area), the Administrator may value. Kerr-McGee Corporation ...... 500 redesignate the area as in attainment or What’s driving Joe Barton’s attempt to LaFarge Corporation ...... 100 having a lower classification. dismantle the Clean Air Act? The odd con- Marathon Oil Company/USX Corpora- Which, if properly punctuated, would figuration of his Central Texas district pro- tion ...... 1,500 mean: if it can be established that most of vides him a completely safe seat, which he Mobil Oil Corporation ...... 500 the pollution in a region comes from else- won by seventy-six percent in the last elec- National Automobile Dealers Asso- where—for example, chemical plants and re- tion; he’s a true believer in the conservative ciation ...... 4,000 fineries on the other side Galveston Bay—the agenda, and he’s an engineer who under- New England Power Service Com- air in that region could be declared clean. stands this stuff better than, say, the aver- pany ...... 500 Predictably enough, such a declaration age consumer of air. Yet it seems impolitic North American Coal Corporation ..... 250 would make the air dirtier, because declar- for someone who ran as the Washington can- Northeast Utilities Service Corpora- ing an area ‘‘in attainment’’ means lifting didate for the state Republican Party chair tion ...... 500 Occidental Petroleum Corporation .... 1,000 environmental restrictions and allowing in 1994 to burden his party with another bad more local contamination of air already Ohio Edison Company ...... 500 environmental bill—just as the 1996 election Pacific Gas and Electric Company .... 1,000 badly polluted by upwind sources. Barton’s campaigns get underway. Maybe Tom Bad Air Bill is filled with provisions like this Panhandle Eastern Corporation ...... 2,000 Pauken, the fundamentalist Christian (char- PECO Energy Company ...... 500 one—in which ‘‘attainment’’ of clean-air ismatic Catholic variety) who defeated Bar- standards is achieved by cleaning up the lan- Pennzoil Company ...... 500 ton two years ago, was correct when he ar- Phillips Petroleum Company ...... 1,000 guage of the law, rather than cleaning up the gued that Barton was too much a Washing- PSI Energy Inc./Cinergy Corporation 500 environment. ton insider—too influenced by ‘‘inside the Public Service Electric and Gas Com- When (to cite another example of Barton’s Beltway culture.’’ pany ...... 200 peculiar logic) the EPA establishes air qual- Pauken got it almost right during his fer- Shell Oil Company ...... 1,500 ity goals for a region, ‘‘infrequent episodic vent three-day state convention campaign. Society of Independent Gasoline Mar- variations in air pollution levels that are But the Washington culture he derided as keters of America ...... 1,000 cause by weather’’ must be excluded from the culture ‘‘of big government’’ is really the Southdown Inc ...... 1,000 any clean-air calculus. So in Fort Worth, culture of big corporations. After twelve Southern California Edison Company 2,000 Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso years in Congress Joe Barton understands Southern Company ...... 750 that will mean the elimination of protec- that culture. And he has engaged in a bit of Southwestern Public Service Com- tions against dangerously high summer cost-and-benefit analysis that reads some- pany ...... 500 ozone levels—rather than the elimination of thing like this: It costs him nothing to carry Tenneco Inc ...... 1,000 dangerously high ozone levels. ‘‘To create a bad environmental bill. The benefits, in Texaco Inc ...... 1,000 ozone,’’ O’Donnell, ‘‘you do need sunlight, contributions from the polluters PACs listed Texas Utilities Company ...... 500 which cooks the stuff, but you also need a below, simply outweigh what his legislation Texas-New Mexico Power Company ... 500 source of pollution.’’ Barton’s bill ignores will cost his party—and the breathing public. USX Corporation ...... 500 those sources of pollution and assumes that, Valero Energy Corporation ...... 3,000 like the weather, man-made pollution can- Selected polluter PAC supporters of Westinghouse Electric Corporation ... 1,500 not be controlled. The result of such twisted Congressman Joe Barton, 1995–1996 Weyerhaeuser Company ...... 1,000 logic can only be more air pollution. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc ...... $1,000 Source: Federal Election Commission. More illogic? ‘‘The [EPA] Administrator Alabama Power Company/Southern f may not require that emissions of oxides of Company ...... 250 nitrogen from baseline vehicles using the re- American Electric Power Company ... 500 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF formulated gasoline be less than emissions American Portland Cement Alliance, BASILLIO VILLARREAL, FORMER from such vehicles when using baseline gaso- Inc ...... 1,000 MAYOR OF RIO GRANDE CITY, line.’’ Leave it to an EPA reg-writer to parse American Trucking Association ...... 2,000 TX this sentence, which establishes that the Amoco Corporation ...... 1,000 quality of emissions are the same—when Arizona Public Service Company ...... 500 they aren’t. It’s just one small part of the Ash Grove Cement Company ...... 500 HON. FRANK TEJEDA bill’s broad assault on reformulated gasoline Atlantic Richfield Company ...... 2,000 OF TEXAS requirements—a two stage program designed American Gas Association ...... 1,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to lower tailpipe emissions. The first phase Baltimore Gas and Electric Company 1,000 was put in place last year and regulations for BP America ...... 1,000 Thursday, June 27, 1996 implementation of phase two are not yet Burlington Resources/Meridian Oil ... 1,500 Mr. TEJEDA. Mr. Speaker, I take this oppor- complete, and might not be if Barton, who Carolina Power & Light Company ..... 1,000 Cement Kiln Recycling Coalition ...... 1,000 tunity to honor an outstanding individual from once worked as a consultant for Atlantic Rio Grande City, TX, who in words and deed Richfield, has his way. ‘‘This will roll back a Centerior Energy Corporation ...... 250 program already on the books that hasn’t Chrysler Corporation ...... 1,000 exemplifies strong leadership and an uncom- kicked in yet,’’ O’Donnell said. COALPAC/National Mining Associa- promising dedication to positive values. Perhaps the loopiest provision—it’s tough tion ...... 1,000 Basillio Villarreal, who recently retired as to pick one—allows pollution control devices Columbia Hydrocarbon Corporation 1,500 mayor of Rio Grande City, is a hard-working voluntarily installed ‘‘prior to the designa- Commonwealth Edison Company ...... 1,500 businessman who dedicated his life to his tion of the area as a non-arraignment area to Consolidated Natural Gas Service business, family, and community. I take this Company, Inc ...... 1,000 be credited as additional reductions. * * *’’ opportunity to acknowledge his many accom- But if air pollution in a region is too high, Consumers Power Company ...... 1,000 how does a pollution-control device already Dominion Resources Inc./Virginia plishments and thank him for his efforts. in place and working reduce it any further? Power Company ...... 500 Mayor Villarreal was the first mayor in Rio Or is ‘‘to be credited as’’ what this is all Detroit Edison ...... 1,000 Grande City in more than 60 years. He fought about? Duquesn Light Company ...... 1,000 hard for the reincorporation of Rio Grande To be fair, not every provision in the bill is Edison Electric Institute ...... 500 City, after decades without a city charter. As as circumspect as those already cited. A E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Com- the first mayor of this newly re-incorporated straightforward, two-line change extends pany ...... 2,500 city, Mayor Villarreal combined his vision for from five to ten years the time in which a El Paso Natural Gas Company ...... 1,000 plant can operate without being subject to Elf Atochem North America, Inc ...... 2,000 the city with the courage necessary to make permit revisions; some revisions simply Entergy Corporation ...... 500 real progress for the community. As mayor, change must to may—for sanctions or re- Entergy Operations, Inc ...... 500 Basillio Villarreal took on the difficult task of quirements. And no bill like this one would Enron Corporation ...... 2,012 organizing the structure of city government in be complete without the standard ‘‘cost-ben- Exxon Corporation ...... 1,000 Rio Grande City, and he proposed establish- efit-analysis’’ provision. Barton would ‘‘re- Fina Oil and Chemical Company ...... 500 ing effective police and fire departments. He quire’’ regulators to prove that ‘‘the incre- Ford Motor Corporation ...... 1,000 knew the value and importance of public safe- mental costs of attaining [a] standard do not Florida Power Corporation ...... 500 ty and made it a priority within his public agen- exceed the incremental benefits of attaining Florida Power & Light Company ...... 2,000 the standard.’’ These provisions always pro- Flour Corporation ...... 4,000 da. He established and then required strict ad- vide an advantage to industry, which can General Public Utilities Corporation 500 herence to new ethics standards for city em- provide exact figures of retrofitting a refin- Hoechst Celanese Corporation ...... 1,000 ployees. He expected no less of himself, al- ery with pollution control devices, then chal- Houston Industries, Inc ...... 4,759 ways proud to uphold a strong personal code lenge whoever represents the public interest Intel Corporation ...... 250 of honor. June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1211 Mayor Villarreal did what a good politician tients. It is clear that Mr. Bornstein has been Disaster Assistance Program faced stiff com- should do: He listened to the wants and needs an important driving force for the Newark Beth petition as one of 300 entries considered by of the citizens who reside within his jurisdic- Israel Medical Center. the Public Employees Roundtable. tion. When the citizens of Rio Grande City told It is an honor for me to have the opportunity After watching FEMA at work following Jan- him that they did not want property taxes to fi- to thank Mr. Bornstein for being a strong lead- uary flooding in my district, it comes as no nance city expenses, he worked hard to make er of the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center surprise to me that FEMA won. When eight of this a reality. He fought to establish a govern- and for keeping his promise to the community the nine counties of my district in New York ment that was born efficient. He is a visionary and the people of Newark. Mr. Speaker, I State were devastated by winter flooding, who pursued the benefits of the empowerment hope my colleagues will join me in applauding FEMA staff rallied to our aid. James Lee Witt, zone and brought direction to its mission. his career and wishing him the best in all his FEMA administrator, and New York Governor Basillio Villarreal's popularity and support future endeavors. George Pataki personally accompanied me on have made him a symbol of success and a f a tour of flood ravaged areas, to see and ex- role model in the community of Rio Grande perience the problem and commit themselves City. His modest beginnings only make this REGARDING H.R. 3663, THE D.C. to being part of the solution. FEMA was mag- proud man's life more compelling. His suc- WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY nificent. Flooding occurred on a Friday and cessful business is a tribute to the same admi- ACT OF 1996 Saturday. FEMA Region II, under Director rable qualities that he instilled in the city gov- Lynn Canton, was providing technical assist- ernment. HON. CARDISS COLLINS ance to New York State officials on Friday, When called to service by the community, OF ILLINOIS monitoring the situation and laying the ground- Basillio Villarreal served honorably. His exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work for the communications, organization and ple inspires others to become involved in poli- logistics so necessary for an effective recovery Thursday, June 27, 1996 tics, pursue educational opportunities, and effort. And within 10 days of the flood, families participate in church activities, teaching all of Mr. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, D.C. who applied for aid were receiving checks. us time and again the virtues of involvement Subcommittee Chairman TOM DAVIS and the This timely response was invaluable as com- and activism. He is a proud man who has subcommittee's ranking member, ELEANOR munities with limited resources struggled to served his community well, and Rio Grande HOLMES NORTON, are to be commended for cope with overwhelming devastation. City is a better place for having had Basillio once again having collaborated in a bipartisan Equally invaluable is the continuing support Villarreal as its mayor. manner to produce legislation to aid the Dis- FEMA provides. Four months after the flood, f trict of Columbia. I commend them for their ef- FEMA is still on the job and my office is in forts. daily contact with the Disaster Field Office in HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer our State capital. This office performs follow- LESTER M. BORNSTEIN Authority Act of 1996 will permit the issuance up work on projects and provides guidance to of revenue bonds necessary to finance much State and local governments as well as to citi- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE needed capital improvements at the District's zens who are still rebuilding. In addition to my personal experience work- OF NEW JERSEY Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant and ing with FEMA, as chairman of the sub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES within the District's drinking water distribution system. committee with jurisdiction over Stafford Dis- Thursday, June 27, 1996 I understand that on April 5, 1996, the Dis- aster Assistance programs, I know from a Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I trict government and the Environmental Pro- broader perspective how well FEMA does in rise to acknowledge and honor the retirement tection Agency [EPA] reached an agreement the field. From earthquakes to floods to hurri- of Mr. Lester Bornstein who ends 38 years of which requires the District to engage in a 2- canes, this is a Federal agency that prides it- service to the Newark Beth Israel Medical year, $20 million capital improvement program self on responding quickly and efficiently. Center. I urge my colleagues to join me in designed to halt the further deterioration of the Apart from natural disasters, FEMA also is on congratulating Mr. Bornstein on his incredible Blue Plains facility and to make significant im- hand when man-made disasters strike. The accomplishments as president of the Newark provements in the maintenance and treatment bombing in Oklahoma City is a case in point. Beth Israel Medical Center. procedures at the plant. In the midst of grief and horror, FEMA staff Mr. Bornstein began dedicating his time and In addition, I understand that the District has helped the victims and residents of that energy to the Newark Beth Israel Medical had persistent problems with bacteria turning shocked city in their recovery efforts. Center in 1957, serving as assistant director. up in its drinking water distribution system. The human spirit is capable of amazing His role changed in later years and he sup- Several violations were documented between things in times of trouble. With FEMA at the ported the Beth Israel Medical Center as act- September 1993 and November 1995. This helm, that also can be said of the U.S. Gov- ing executive director, executive director and overall situation led EPA to issue an adminis- ernment. In an era when government bashing as a member of the board of trustees. trative order on November 14, 1995 which di- is a popular sport in some quarters, FEMA I had the opportunity to work closely with rected the District to submit a comprehensive shows us the importance of coordinated Fed- Mr. Bornstein when I was a member of the plan and schedule for remedial actions such eral efforts to overcome adversity. They do us Newark Municipal Council and when he as making repairs to its drinking water storage proud. served on my 10th Congressional District facilities. f health care task force. Mr. Bornstein is an in- I urge Members to support this very impor- THE RURAL HEALTH IMPROVE- credibly skilled man who is dedicated to serv- tant legislation. Its enactment will ensure that MENT ACT OF 1996—ENSURING ing his community. He took initiative and the Nation's Capital will continue to have envi- ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR helped to ensure that the Beth Israel Medical ronmentally secure water and sewer systems AMERICA’S RURAL CITIZENS Center remained in the community at a time to meet the needs of its residents and visitors when many other city hospitals were leaving. into the 21st Century. HON. STEVE GUNDERSON I admire this commitment that has always f been an integral part of this fine man's per- OF WISCONSIN sona. COMMENDING FEMA FOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As reporter Angela Stewart of The Star- EXEMPLARY WORK Thursday, June 27, 1996 Ledger noted in her June 21 article, ``Those Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, the House who have watched him work over the years HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT and Senate have made great strides toward say Bornstein has managed to strike an al- OF NEW YORK producing a bill to bring about affordable most perfect balance between civility and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care. While Mr. POSHARD and I applaud driving ambition to make the inner-city hospital the Congress for working on the issues of af- Thursday, June 27, 1996 a respected institution.'' His goal has been fordability and portability of health insurance, and continues to be realized. In 1968, Mr. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the problem in rural areas is not only afford- Bornstein also helped secure a $10 million to congratulate the Federal Emergency Man- ability and portability but also accessibility. loan to construct a patient care pavilion. Re- agement Agency, which won the 1996 Public Rural hospitals are closing throughout the cently, the Lester M. Bornstein Center for Employees Roundtable Public Service Excel- country because Medicare payments are inad- Emergency Services officially opened to pa- lence Award in the Federal Category. FEMA's equate to cover costs. The current Medicare E1212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 1996 structure does not provide sufficient flexibility under the Public Health Service Act, to give tees that Americans will be informed of exactly to allow hospitals to network or merge, vital priority to areas not presently served by com- which pollutants are in their drinking water. My steps which rural hospitals must take to en- munity health centers [CHCs] and to CHCs lo- State of California already has a successful sure survival. While the 1995 Balanced Budg- cated in or adjacent to community hospitals. right-to-know statuteÐI'm glad that the rest of et Act contained several provisions that would This bill also expresses the sense of the the Nation has again followed our lead. have accomplished many of our goals, those Congress that the Federal Trade Commission This legislation also proves that there is an provisions were felled by President Clinton's should promptly complete its review of the effective way to balance environmental protec- veto pen. anti-trust standard to be applied to provider tion with economic concerns. The bill reforms During floor consideration of H.R. 3103, the networks. Rural providers need anti-trust relief rigid regulations by providing EPA with more Health Care Availability and Affordability Act, I that will allow them the flexibility necessary to flexibility in setting standards for drinking water tried to offer an amendment that would have provide adequate care with limited resources, contaminants. I'm pleased that the bill will addressed many rural concerns. Although my and to ensure that network arrangements do allow EPA to consider costs and benefits in amendment was not allowed, I received a per- not violate current laws and regulations. A establishing standards for new contaminants. sonal assurance from the House leadership thorough review will reveal whether there is a Mr. Speaker, this bill represents a reason- that rural health would be dealt with yet this need for further legislation in this sensitive able, responsible approach to environmental year. area. protection. It is evidence of how successful we In mid-May, I gave a speech before the Na- Third, this bill provides incentives to physi- can be if we put partisanship behind us. tional Rural Health Association in which I out- cians and other health care professionals to f lined the primary needs of rural health care as locate and provide services in rural areas. We I saw it. Following that speech, we held sev- exempt National Health Service Corps loan re- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS eral meetings with the core membership of the payments and scholarships from federal in- AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND Rural Health Care Coalition and our constitu- come taxes and direct the Secretary of DHHS URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND ent health associations. to give priority placement to areas that have INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPRO- The result is a comprehensive consensus created community rural health networks. PRIATIONS ACT, 1997 bill that reflects a broad view of how to better In addition, this bill increases the Medicare SPEECH OF provide access to health care for rural Amer- incentive payment already paid to providers in ica. health professional shortage areas [HPSAs] HON. CARDISS COLLINS This bill seeks to increase access to health from 10 to 20 percent. However, we limit the OF ILLINOIS care for rural citizens in four areas: payment to primary care providers in rural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, it reduces the wide variation existing HPSAs, where recruitment efforts are more Tuesday, June 25, 1996 between urban and rural areas in the Medi- difficult. care adjusted average per capita cost Finally, it provides a good first step toward The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under [AAPCC] payment made to health mainte- recognition of tele-medicine as an emerging consideration the bill (H.R. 3666) making ap- nance organizations (HMOs). While HMOs technology with enormous potential in rural propriations for the Departments of Veter- serving some urban areas are receiving up- medicine. Our bill directs the Secretary of ans Affairs and Housing and Urban Develop- wards of $650, the AAPCC payment in 1995 Health and Human Services to develop a pay- ment, and for sundry independent agencies, for Vernon County, WI, was $211. This kind of ment methodology under Medicare for tele- boards, commissions, corporations, and of- disparity results in HMOs falling over them- medicine services provided in rural areas. fices for the fiscal year ending September 30, selves to serve urban areas while shunning Mr. POSHARD and I, as well as key coalition 1997, and for other purposes: rural Americans who have paid the same members, realize that the introduction of this Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, I Medicare tax all of their lives. bill represents the first step in the legislative rise to again voice strong objections over Improving the payment formula will actually process. We are committed to working with rampant Republican extremism manifested in allow for greater health care options and com- the chairmen on the committees of jurisdiction proposed cuts and decreased spending levels petition in rural America. This bill will help to to ensure that essential rural health access for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and make HMOs and PSOs an option for Medicare provisions are enacted into law this year. Housing Urban Development. beneficiaries in western Wisconsin, an option f There is little doubt that most of us want a that does not currently exist. more streamlined and efficient Government. Second, it encourages rural providers to SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT We want to make sure that our Government form networks to reduce costs, share services, AMENDMENTS OF 1996 spends taxpayers' resources responsibly and and provide more efficient services. It does so frugally, but some of my colleagues on the by providing grant money for communities to SPEECH OF other side of the aisle are being remiss in their create rural health networks, creating two new HON. JANE HARMAN duty as legislators as they continue their ef- categories of hospitals under Medicare, and OF CALIFORNIA forts to force the restructuring the Government encouraging community health centers to ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servicesÐRepublican styleÐby making de- pand into areas not presently served. structive, irrational and ineffectual cuts in Tuesday, June 25, 1996 This bill also provides to States and private spending. entities (1) grants to develop comprehensive Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in While I fully understand the overwhelming plans to increase access to health care for strong support of H.R. 3604, the Safe Drinking constraints facing the House during this year's rural communities, and (2) technical assist- Water Act Amendments. This bill is supported appropriations process, I also understand the ance and development grants to assist hos- by environmentalists, industry, State and local critical needs of my constituents of the Sev- pitals in creating provider networks. governments, and consumer advocates. This enth Congressional District. At a time when we are trying to balance the bill is proof that Congress can pass strong en- H.R. 3666, the Republican's VA±HUD, and budget, the Federal Government can no vironmental legislation if it works together on a Independent Agencies appropriations for fiscal longer carry under-utilized facilities. However, bipartisan basis. year 1997, has a total of $84.3 billion in fiscal rural communities cannot afford to go without In my view, keeping our water clean is one year 1997Ð2 percent more than the fiscal essential emergency and primary care serv- of our Nation's most pressing environmental year 1996 funding level, but $3.2 billion, or 4 ices. To address these needs, we create two concerns. A strong Clean Water Act is nec- percent less than requested by the administra- new categories of limited-service hospitals essary to keep our oceans, lakes, and rivers tionÐfor programs and activities of the Veter- under Medicare. Rural Emergency Access clean for all to enjoy. Similarly, a strong Safe ans Affairs and Housing and Urban Develop- Care Hospitals provide only 24 hour emer- Drinking Water Act is essential to keep harm- ment Departments, and for independent agen- gency care to communities in need of an ful pollutants out of our drinking water, which cies including the Environmental Protection emergency facility, but not a full-service hos- is literally our lifeblood. Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Ad- pital. Rural primary care hospitals may provide This legislation will do just that. The bill, for ministration, National Science Foundation, and a broader range of services and for a period the first time, authorizes $7.6 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. of up to 4 days. State drinking water revolving loan fund, which We must make certain that the agencies Further, in order to bolster an expansion of is used by our communities to build and im- charged with administering certain vital serv- community health centers, our bill directs the prove drinking water treatment facilities. ices, are able to responsibly and effectively Secretary of DHHS, when making new grants Equally as important, the legislation guaran- carry out their mission. Falling short of this June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1213 goal will certainly prove detrimental to the John H. Stroger, Jr., President, Cook Coun- for programs and benefits provided by the Vet- safety and well being of our citizens. ty Board of Commissioners, also predicted erans Affairs Department. My constituents call daily to say they op- that the reduction of $1,579,100 under H.R. By the year 2010, the majority of our veter- pose decreased funding for the Community 3666, would translate to many of our low in- Development Block Grant by 10 percent in fis- ans will be over the age of 62, while the fast- come constituents not receiving needed as- cal year 1997. In fact, Chicago's Mayor Daley est growing veteran population today is over recently contacted me to pass along his sistance for housing rehabilitation, senior citi- 80 years of age. It is estimated that about 2.9 thoughts about the Republican cuts. zen facilities and services, and neighborhood million patients will receive VA medical treat- The Community Development Block Grant improvements. Definitely unacceptable cuts in- ment in fiscal year 1997. This is a matter of program is exactly the kind of program this deed! grave concern to me, because many veterans in my district depend on veterans compensa- Congress should be holding upÐand preserv- Mr. Speaker, cuts in veterans benefits also ingÐas a model for how partnerships between tion as a sole source of income. But equally impacts my district. The bill before us today the Federal, State, and local governments important, these veterans also need their eligi- should operate. has a total of $38.8 billion in fiscal year 1997 bility for access to adequate health care.