October 21, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12435 Charlie Rose and I always knew, if we lost strong commitment and leadership on THANKS TO STAFF an important provision, Senator Heflin behalf of rural America, his efforts would put it back in, or if we could get a new ∑ Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, on the were recognized with the establishment last day the Senate was in session, Oc- provision, Senator Heflin could keep it in of an empowerment zone in south when the bill came to conference. tober 4, I stood on the floor and briefly This year it was particularly true when Texas, one of only three in rural Amer- thanked my staff members for all their you can credit Senator Heflin with killing ica. hard work over the years. At that time, the 5-percent penalty for loan peanuts which I recall working closely with KIKA DE I had a list of their names, hometowns, would have hurt every peanut farmer in this LA GARZA over the years. We have and date of joining our staff inserted country. worked many long hours together to into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. I also It was fun to watch: When the debate got restructure the Farm Credit System heated, if you saw Senator Heflin lean back said that later, I would make addi- in this chair, slowly push the plastic back on and provide disaster assistance when tional comments about each of those. his cigar and begin to chew, you knew he was our Nation’s producers have suffered As I said, it is easy to take staff for thinking and was about to close in for the from drought and other natural disas- granted. Much of what they do is car- kill—this year on the Republican Leadership ters. However, what comes to mind ried out in such a way that we might that was seeking to decimate the program. when I think of KIKA DE LA GARZA is not be aware always of what they are I know you are not fully happy with the his invaluable leadership in defense of doing. But they put in long hours just program the way it turned out in the end, the peanut program. It may come as a like we do. They are dedicated not only but we got one. And the challenge can be surprise to some, but the peanut pro- summed up with the remark that Senator to us, but to the States we serve. My Richard Lugar was heard to make after the gram is vitally important to Alabama staff has helped thousands of Alabam- farm bill conference: ‘‘In looking at this lan- and I have personally fought hard to ians and other citizens with problems, guage, I can see that once again, Senator preserve this program. Had it not been questions, projects, and other general Howell Heflin has prevailed over those of us for Chairman DE LA GARZA, though, we concerns. who sought to end the peanut program.’’ would not have been able to maintain I have been fortunate to have many Senator Heflin, that is a fitting tribute. this program that is also an integral long-time staff members who have been Congratulations, and thank you.∑ part of Texas agriculutre. Many were with me for many years, some since my f the occasions that I came to KIKA and first year in the Senate. Others have TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE I told him that I needed his help and not been here as long, but have still KIKA DE LA GARZA without fail, we were able to hold off made valuable contributions. Most efforts to eliminate the peanut pro- have come from Alabama or had some ∑ Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I rise gram. For this, I am deeply grateful to today to pay tribute to the Honorable connection to the State, such as being KIKA. an alumnus of a university there, but KIKA DE LA GARZA. There is nobody in the U.S. Congress As KIKA DE LA GARZA leaves Congress others have come from the Washington more deserving of a tribute than the and returns to Texas, we are truly wit- area or other parts of the east coast. distinguished and longtime chairman nessing the end of an era. KIKA DE LA I am proud of my staff, both here in of the House Agriculture Committee GARZA has outlasted Bob Poage, Her- Washington and in the four State of- and defender of rural America and fam- man Talmadge and Jamie Whitten to fices. They have done an outstanding ily farms. become the dean of American Agri- job for the Senate, for the State of Ala- bama, and for the Nation and I thank KIKA DE LA GARZA began his elected culture. Rural America has had no public service with six terms in the stronger advocate than KIKA DE LA all of them and wish them well as they Texas House of Representatives and GARZA, he has indeed been the cham- retire or move on to new career oppor- was first elected to the U.S. House of pion of the small farmer. tunities. I would now like to say a few words about each of those who are still Representatives in 1964. KIKA was im- When KIKA and his wife, Lucille, re- mediately appointed to the Agriculture turn to Texas, they will return home to serving with us during these final Committee and has served as the com- Mission. Mission, TX, is known for pro- weeks of my term. mittee chairman since 1981. As a mat- ducing famous Texans, among them in- STEVE RABY ter of fact, KIKA was the first Hispanic clude Tom Landry and Lloyd Bentsen. Heading up my Washington staff is American to head-up a standing com- However, none have contributed more Steve Raby, my administrative assist- mittee of the House of Representatives. to improving the lives and living condi- ant. Over the years, Steve has been a KIKA DE LA GARZA is very proud of his tions of all Americans. Congress will tireless worker and voice for the State Hispanic heritage, and with good rea- indeed be a different place next year of Alabama and the Nation. He has su- son. KIKA can trace his ancestry back and it will sorely miss the wisdom and perb judgment and unsurpassable abil- to one of the ruling families of Spain leadership of KIKA DE LA GARZA. ity to motivate workers under his su- and to one of the earliest settlers of From the beginning, man has been at pervision. He first joined my staff in Texas. Don Martin de Leon and his work in agriculture. In Genesis Chap- January 1984 as a legislative assistant wife, Dona de la Garza, petitioned the ter 3, Verse 23, Moses writes, ‘‘There- focusing on agriculture and rural de- Spanish Governor in San Antonio for fore the Lord God sent him forth from velopment policy. In 1987, he became the right to establish a permanent set- the Garden of Eden, to till the Ground my administrative assistant, respon- tlement in Texas long before Moses from whence he was taken’’. Although sible for legislative and political mat- Austin had received permission. KIKA is there are tremendous challenges that ters affecting Alabama. Steve was born also proud of his Alabama ancestry, as lie ahead, the Sun shall rise tomorrow, in Huntsville, AL, and received his he often reminds me that he can trace and we can bear fruit for our neighbors bachelors and masters degrees from some of his forebears to Etowah Coun- and friends and those who are without Auburn University. I have accused him ty, AL. nourishment. As we strive to feed a numerous times of filling my staff with During his tenure as committee growing population, protect our envi- Auburn graduates so he could have chairman, KIKA DE LA GARZA has suc- ronment, and keep farmers and ranch- more support in the Auburn-Alabama cessfully guided the passage of three ers strong, I am confident that with football rivalry. Prior to joining my omnibus farm bills. He is also respon- God’s guidance, those who rely upon staff, Steve worked as a research as- sible for a major overhaul of the agri- him will succeed. We have all been sistant at the Federal Reserve Bank in cultural lending system, Federal crop blessed to have had the wisdom and Atlanta analyzing economic indicators insurance reform, reorganization of the leadership of KIKA DE LA GARZA. As of regional economy. Steve is married USDA, and reforms in pesticide laws. Americans we are all better for his to the former Denise Cole. They have Chairman DE LA GARZA has also service to this great country. As KIKA two sons—Nathan and Keenan. I pre- brought special attention to rural de- and his wife, Lucille return home, as dict a great future for him in anything velopment and the needs of rural fami- Mike and I are returning home, we he undertakes, including politics. lies. He has fought tirelessly for rural wish them both the very best for many WINSTON LETT development programs such as rural years to come. It has been my honor to As ranking Democrat on the Judici- waste and water systems. Through this have served with KIKA DE LA GARZA.∑ ary Subcommittee on Administrative S12436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 21, 1996 Oversight and the Courts, I have faced of Birmingham, AL, Cappie attended JOYCE D. HACKWORTH a myriad of interesting and challenging the University of Alabama and the Joyce Hackworth has been with me issues. Since 1990, Winston Lett has Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, MA. since the beginning of my Senate ca- served as Democratic chief counsel and During her years of service on my staff, reer, building on her legacy of working staff director of this prestigious sub- Cappie has tackled many special with Democratic Senators from Ala- committee and has worked with me on projects. One of the most notable was bama. Born and raised in Montgomery, multitudes of legislation. Born in the 1994 National Prayer Breakfast AL, she attended Troy State Univer- Opelika, AL, Winston graduated from honoring President Bill Clinton. As sity before going to work for Senator Auburn University and received his law chairman of the Senate Prayer Break- John Sparkman in January 1971. In degree from the University of Alabama. fast, I was responsible for organizing a fact, Joyce moved to Birmingham to It is safe to say that Winston is a fa- guest list of several thousand dig- open Senator Sparkman’s first State vorite son of his hometown: The nitaries from over 100 different coun- office. She remained with him until he Opelika and Auburn Chambers of Com- tries. I relied heavily on Cappie, who retired in 1979. I was elected to Senator merce proclaimed ‘‘Winston Lett Day’’ managed the event masterfully. Presi- Sparkman’s seat that year and brought in 1989. Aside from this distinction, dent Clinton and Vice President AL Joyce over to my staff. She has been Winston was assistant attorney general GORE both thanked Cappie personally the office manager in my Birmingham in Alabama from 1973 to 1977 before for her outstanding work. Cappie’s next office since January 1979, and says she transferring to Washington as adminis- special project is of a more personal plans to retire along with me. Her re- trative assistant to the late Represent- nature: Her Spring 1997 wedding to Bill tirement date, effective January 2, ative Bill Nichols of Alabama until Stiers. She is most attractive as well 1997, will mark 26 continuous years as a as efficient. 1988. In 1989, Winston was administra- U.S. Senate staffer. Eighteen of those tive assistant to Representative GLEN TIM BROWN years have been spent on my staff han- BROWDER before joining my staff a year Tim Brown has been my loyal and dling everything from casework to the later. Winston has been a calm, steady dedicated traveling companion over wide range of constituent requests that voice amid many turbulent judiciary the years. He has been with me to each come into a Senate office on a daily matters and I deeply appreciate his and every county in Alabama at one basis. I appreciate her excellent work time or another. He has served as my outstanding work. He is an excellent and colorful personality. lawyer and has an exceptional ability State director, heading up all four of to get along with people. my Alabama offices, since 1995. Prior HENDERSON THAD HUGULEY DENISE ADDISON to that, he was the field representative Thad Huguley, who has been with my responsible for 23 counties based out of Denise Addison was born here in Washington staff since 1992, hails from Montgomery. He came to my Mont- Washington, the fifth child of Elmer Lanett, AL. While a student at the gomery office in 1985 after working on and Louise Meadows. She graduated University of Alabama, he served as my campaign the previous 2 years. He from Saint Patrick’s Academy in 1975 vice president of the Student Govern- earned a bachelor of arts degree from and has been a fixture on Capitol Hill ment Association, was inducted into Auburn University in 1971 and his law for 21 years now. She has worked for an numerous campus leadership and scho- degree from Jones Law School in 1976. astounding number of Members of Con- lastic honor societies, and worked as a From 1972 to 1983, he worked for his gress, beginning with Senator John V. part-time field reporter for the CBS af- family’s business—Brown and Sons, Tunney of California. Since then, she filiate in Tuscaloosa. He began working Inc., a trucking and textiles company. for me as a legislative correspondent. has also worked for Congressman Rob- Tim is from Enterprise, home of the fa- ert N.C. Nix of Pennsylvania; Senator As a legislative assistant since late mous boll weevil statue. His father, the 1993, Thad has been responsible for Charles H. Percy of Illinois; Senator late M.N. ‘‘Jug’’ Brown was mayor of Robert Kasten of Wisconsin; and Sen- telecommunications, commerce, envi- Enterprise for 18 years. He is married ronmental, banking, housing, transpor- ator Mark Andrews of North Dakota. to Cathy, an employee of Alabama She came to my office in 1988, and has tation, and labor issues. He seems to Power Co. His political instincts are have delved into virtually every pos- been an integral part of the success of sharp, and he has been my eyes and our correspondence, computer, filing, sible issue area at one time or another. ears in Alabama. He has been instru- He is a jack-of-all-trades who was al- and office management operations. She mental to the effectiveness of our married Alvin Addison in 1985, and to- ways able to master complex issues State operations and no one could have quickly. He has been a tremendous gether they have three children, Alvin, done a better job of keeping me up-to- Jr., Dominique, and Jasmine. asset to my office and has been instru- speed on local and State issues. mental in helping set and accomplish SONCERIA ANN BISHOP BERRY BEAU GREENWOOD our legislative agenda. He completed Every office has that one person who Beau Greenwood has been my agri- his master of arts in American history knows how to fix, find, and take care of culture legislative assistant since Feb- at American University in May 1996. just about anything. In my office, that ruary 1995. As we faced the formidable person is Sonceria Ann Bishop Berry. task of rewriting the farm bill in the LEA ALDRIDGE HURT Ann joined my Tuscumbia office in 104th Congress, I relied heavily on Lea Hurt has been writing media re- April 1979 and moved to Washington Beau. He worked with me to ensure leases, producing television and radio the following month as a secretary. that southern agriculture was treated feeds and juggling reporter queries in She eventually served as assistant of- equitably. We faced a tremendous bat- my press office since July 1991. Before fice manager before being promoted to tle with the peanut program, but fortu- joining my staff, she was a familiar office manager in 1992. A native of Bir- nately were successful in defending face on my hometown television sta- mingham, AL, Ann received her bach- this vital program. This long, grueling tion, WOWL–15 NBC, in Florence, AL, elors degree from the University of process came to a successful conclusion where she anchored the evening news. North Alabama. She is married to thanks in no small part to Beau’s ef- After moving to Annapolis in 1990 to be Reginald A. Berry and they have one forts. Prior to serving on my staff, he with her new husband Jay, Lea worked daughter, Elizabeth Ruth. Ann was one worked for Representative CHARLIE as an assignment editor at Sun World of my youngest staff members when ROSE of North Carolina from 1992 to Satellite News until I hired her a year she arrived in Washington. I have seen 1995. A native of Corpus Christi, Beau later to be my assistant press sec- her grow up into a fine young woman. is the son of Allen Greenwood of Cor- retary. Now, as communications direc- I am proud to have her as a member of pus Christi and Sherri Moore Green- tor, Lea handles a wide range of issues. my staff. She is one of a kind. wood of Little Rock, AR. Beau at- A native of Decatur, AL, Lea is the MARY CATHERINE BROOKS tended Texas A&M University and re- daughter of Linda and Walter Brooks. Mary Catherine Brooks, or ‘‘Cappie’’ ceived his undergraduate degree from She attended Calhoun Community Col- as she is known, joined my staff in George Washington University. He lege in Decatur, where she was SGA March 1989 as assistant to my adminis- studies each issue carefully and is a president, before graduating from the trative assistant, Steve Raby. A native master of details. University of North Alabama with a October 21, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12437 degree in English. Lea and I work to- neau to work for the State of Alaska The American University, Catholic gether every week to produce my week- for 2 years before returning to Alabama University, Trinity College, and George ly column. I figured recently that we to live in Mobile in 1971. She has three Washington University. Before joining have put out around 280 columns on children: Jeri, Jana and Jill; one son- my staff, Mansel was a social studies topics ranging from the balanced budg- in-law, Dirk, and two grandchildren, teacher, special education teacher, and et amendment to constituent services. Taylor and Shelby. For 14 years, a consultant for International Business I have appreciated her hard work, Jeanne has helped thousands of people Services. He has received numerous pleasant personality, and dedication. in south Alabama with countless is- honors and awards, and received a Doc- She always presents an attractive ap- sues. I appreciate her dedicated work tor of Humane Letters degree from pearance. I wish her every future suc- and tireless efforts on my behalf. Faulkner University in 1984. ‘‘Dr. cess. BETTY STREETER LANIER Long,’’ as the staff affectionately calls BRENDA JARVIS Betty Lanier has been serving on my him, has been an outstanding public Brenda Jarvis knows Montgomery— staff for more than 10 years now as a servant and I could not imagine having everything from the city streets to the secretary and staff assistant. Most re- served in the Senate without his assist- State legislature. It is her hometown cently, she has worked extensively ance and leadership. as well as where she now lives with her with the legislative director, serving as JUDY LOVELL husband Jake and two children, Heath- his right hand in terms of managing Judy Lovell has been my correspond- er and Ricki Marie. Brenda joined my his heavy load of casework, correspond- ence manager since 1990. In those 6 staff as a field representative in 1990, ence, and legislative schedule. Pre- years, she has helped me develop and working with constituents, State agen- viously, Betty worked for Illinois Sen- maintain an office mail management cies, the State legislature, local gov- ator PAUL SIMON and for a short time plan to deal with the thousands of let- ernments and chambers of commerce. for Congressman Claude Pepper’s ters we receive every week. Judy takes Prior to that, she served as a member House of Representatives Subcommit- care of the mail in a full circle ap- of Governor George Wallace’s staff tee on Health and Long-term Care. She proach. She directs the incoming mail from 1971 to 1979 as an administrative also worked for several offices within to the appropriate person and then assistant working with legislation, ex- the Department of Justice, including oversees the final return mailing proc- traditions, the Department of Correc- the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ess, scrutinizing everything from gram- tions, the Board of Pardon and Parole, which brought her to Washington. mar to content. Aside from her out- the Department of Public Safety, court From the small Bullock County town standing work, Judy is also known for matters as well as appointments to of Midway, AL, Betty is endowed with her excellent bean dip, which we have boards, agencies and courts. From 1983 a variety of talents. She is a member of been fortunate enough to frequently to 1987, Governor Wallace appointed the Congressional Chorus, and has per- sample over the years. Before joining her to be assistant director of the formed with the group at inaugura- my staff, Judy worked for Senator State Commission on Aging responsible tions, annual lightings of the Capitol Howard Cannon of Nevada from 1981 to for the State administration of the Christmas tree, and Kennedy Center 1983, and Senator John Danforth of Older Americans Act. With her exten- Arts Festivals. In addition, she has Missouri from 1983 to 1990. She and her sive career background, Brenda has taken several Shakespearean acting husband John live in Bowie, MD, and been an invaluable help to me in many classes. A post and avid reader, she has have four children: John, Tim, Terry, matters over the years. I have enjoyed done an outstanding job and brought a and Tracy; and one grandchild, Katy. working with her. real cultural and artistic flair to the KRISTI MASHON MARY JANET JOHNSON office. Kristi Mashon has taken on the her- Jan Johnson was one of the original ALAN LEETH culean task of archiving documents ‘‘Howell’s Angels’’ in my 1978 campaign Alan Leeth has been a legislative as- from my career as a Senator and as for U.S. Senate. She and other volun- sistant and counsel in my office since chief justice of the Alabama Supreme teers worked many long hours for my December 1995, responsible for banking, Court. She has been working with me election and, thanks to these efforts, budget, tax issues and Indian affairs. In on this project since June 1995. Kristi we were successful. When I took office, the year that he has been with me, he previously served as archivist for Sen- Jan joined my staff working out of my has helped me develop and plan legisla- ator George Mitchell of Maine and is Tuscumbia office as a field representa- tive initiatives, monitor developments also currently working for Senator tive and State aide, continuing her leg- within committees and on the Senate PATRICK LEAHY of Vermont. A native of acy of long hours and hard work. In her floor. Alan is from Opelika, AL, and is Austin, TX, Kristi is the daughter of 18 years on my Senate staff, Jan has the son of Roy and Carol Leeth. He Les and Barbara King. She graduated traveled the State of Alabama like few graduated from the University of Ala- from the University of Texas in 1988 others have. She knows the ‘‘where’’ bama at Birmingham and received his and completed her graduate education and the ‘‘who’’ and can tell you the al- law degree from my law school alma at the University of Maryland in 1995. ways-fascinating history that goes mater, the University of Alabama, Kristi and her husband Mike have one with it. Jan was born in Franklin where he met his wife Tracy. Alan has daughter, Madeleine, who recently County to Oscar and Nelda Lois Jack- been a tremendous asset to my staff celebrated her second birthday. I have son. She has a son, Jacob Johnson, and and I am sure I will continue to hear appreciated Kristi’s thorough work and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Johnson great things from him in the future. attention to detail. I am confident that Cahoon. I have depended on her greatly WILLIAM MANSEL LONG, JR. my documents and memorabilia are in over the years and have appreciated William Mansel Long, Jr. began good hands. her hard work. working in my Washington office in KIMBERLY MCDONALD JEANNE JONES 1979 as a legislative assistant. Since Kim has been with my staff since No- Since September 1982, Jeanne Jones that time, he has moved up the ranks vember 1991. She started out as a legis- has been a case worker and secretary and currently serves as legislative di- lative correspondent, researching and in my Mobile office. For many years, rector. Mansel has proven himself to be formulating responses to constituent Jeanne was the right-hand for Bob a close friend, loyal employee, and mail. In 1995, she was promoted to case- Morrissette, my dear friend and field trusted advisor. I have known him and worker where she acts as a liaison be- representative in Mobile who passed his family for many years; he is also a tween constituents and Federal, State away only recently. The daughter of native of Tuscumbia. He served in the or local government agencies. Her Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lloyd, Jeanne Army for 2 years, earning a Good Con- areas of responsibility include Aging, was born in Birmingham, AL. She duct Medal. He received a bachelor of Foreign Affairs, Government Affairs, graduated from Shades Valley High arts degree from Tennessee State Uni- Health, Immigration, Labor, Postal Af- School and attended Jacksonville versity, and has taken graduate fairs and Social Security. As you can State University and the University of courses at Alabama A&M University, imagine, with such a wide range of is- South Alabama. Jeanne moved to Ju- District of Columbia Teachers College, sues, Kim stays busy. She has worked S12438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 21, 1996 with me to help countless Alabamians issues relating to foreign policy, inter- AL, she is the middle daughter of who thought they had no where to national trade, and general govern- Judge and Mrs. Larry Mack Smith. turn. It was only about a year ago that mental affairs. In addition to being an Samantha graduated from Hollins Col- our staff celebrated Kim’s marriage to excellent ‘‘wordsmith,’’ Barry has also lege in Virginia in 1992 with a degree in Curtis F.M. McDonald, our last ‘‘of- been instrumental to my work as French. She spent a total of 2 years in fice’’ wedding. I have enjoyed working chairman of the Senate delegation to France both as a student and as a with Kim and am sure that she will the North Atlantic Assembly, traveling teacher before joining my staff. Her continue to achieve great things. either with me or as my representative ability to juggle the hectic schedule re- TOM MCMAHON to NAA meetings in Berlin, Germany; quests that come into my office has Tom McMahon has been my press Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway; been a tremendous asset to me. I appre- secretary since February 1989. As my and Turin, Italy. In the fall of 1993, he ciate the fine job she has done. chief spokesperson, Tom has to be con- began the graduate liberal arts pro- MARY K. SPEIS versant on a wide variety of issues. In gram at Georgetown University, at- Mary Speis has been with my staff this area he has proven himself as a tending classes in the evenings and on ever since the beginning of my tenure true ‘‘renaissance man,’’ able to knowl- weekends. He completed his master of in 1979. Her career on Capitol Hill, how- edgeably discuss everything from arts degree there in April 1996, con- ever, goes all the way back to 1965, bankruptcy reform to crop insurance. centrating his studies in the area of when she served as an assistant to Tom came to Washington in 1987 as international affairs. We were not sur- former Illinois Congressman Barratt press secretary to the late Representa- prised to learn that Barry was ranked O’Hara. A native of Washington, DC, tive Bill Nichols of Alabama. Prior to first in his graduating class and had her Alabama ties came about thanks to that, he worked in university relations the honor of serving as commencement her sister, Jackie, who worked for Ala- at his alma mater, Auburn University. marshall. bama Congressman TOM BEVILL before In fact, Tom leads the ‘‘Auburn gang’’ ROBERT SCHULTZ moving to Athens, Greece to be with in my office as a former president of Bob Schultz has been an outstanding her husband, a native of that beautiful the Metro Washington Auburn Club. He recent addition to my staff in Washing- country. Mary has often visited her sis- graduated from Auburn in 1984 with a ton. A Pennsylvania native and grad- ter in Greece during the summer recess degree in communications. Before uate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, periods. A graduate of the University graduation, he was station manager at Rob was brought on board earlier this of Maryland with a fine arts degree, Auburn’s WEGL–FM radio and worked year to handle the important task of she landed a job with former Alabama as an anchor and reporter at WAUD– compiling and summarizing my 18-year Senator James B. Allen working with AM radio, also in Auburn. He and his Senate legislative record. He com- the legislative assistants. In 1978, after wife Diane, a native of Scottsboro, AL, pleted a similar project for former Sen- the death of Senator Allen, she worked now live in the Washington area. I have ator Don Riegle of Michigan in 1993 and for his wife, Marion, who succeeded appreciated the outstanding work Tom 1994. Since he has been here, he has him in the Senate. In 1979, she came to has done over the years and am sure we compiled my record in certain policy my office to serve as an aid to the leg- will continue to hear great things from areas, such as defense and foreign pol- islative assistants. In 1985, she began him in the future. icy, agriculture, court reform and judi- working as my personal assistant and JACQUELINE A. NATTER ciary, civil rights, and space explo- has become very special to me and the Jackie joined my staff as a legisla- ration and NASA. Rob has done an in- rest of the staff. tive correspondent in November 1994, credible job under severe time con- YOLANDA ANGELINE TURNER after serving an internship at the State straints, and we could not have suc- Yolanda Turner came on board our Department’s Bureau for Political- ceeded without him. ‘‘Senate ship’’ in August 1992 as a staff Military Affairs. While she was study- BARBARA SHERRILL assistant working with the office man- ing international relations and English I noted in my retirement announce- ager and correspondence management at Georgetown University, from which ment that Tuscumbia, AL, is the best staff. The daughter of Mrs. Velda A. she graduated in 1994, Jackie com- little town in America to go home to. Ragland and Mr. Glenn A. Turner, she pleted an internship in my office and Barbara Sherrill, a secretary and case- is from Suitland, MD. Her mother and worked as a research assistant for the worker in my Tuscumbia office, figured sister, Monique A. Turner, work for National War College. As a self-de- that out years ago. A native of Wau- Senator BILL BRADLEY, just down the scribed ‘‘military brat,’’ her interest in kegan, IL, Barbara worked in Washing- hall from Yolanda. Their work in the military affairs started at a very young ton, DC, for the Air Force at the Pen- Senate is truly a ‘‘family affair.’’ Be- age, and has continued through her tagon. Her husband, Estes, is a native fore joining our office, she was a clerk academic and professional work. Cur- of Tuscumbia, so in 1971 after he re- typist for the resource management rently serving as a legislative assistant tired as an Air Force pilot, their family staff at the U.S. Department of Agri- handling national defense, space, and moved back to that area. Barbara culture. We were all excited earlier veterans issues, Jackie also coordi- joined my staff in 1985, working with this year by the birth of Yolanda’s nates my military services academy my chief of staff, the late Bill Gar- daughter, Breanna Akira Turner. nominations. She is the middle daugh- diner. Her assistance has been invalu- STANLEY VINES ter of Rear Admiral Jack and Nancy able to me as well as to the many con- If you want to know about voting Natter of Birmingham and is looking stituents who call or drop by the statistics and election demographics in forward to returning to Alabama at Tuscumbia office seeking help. She has the State of Alabama, Stanley Vines is some point in the future. She has been said that her greatest reward is hear- the man to see. With over 20 years of a valuable addition to my staff and I ing constituents say that the help they involvement in Alabama politics, he know she will make tangible contribu- received from our office has made a dif- has gathered a wealth of information tions to the fields of national defense ference in their lives. Barbara has about voting trends. Stanley’s political and foreign policy in the future. three children—Beth, Martha, and bloodline runs deep—his father’s family BARRY PHELPS Andy—and three grandchildren—Ben- has been active in politics in the Bes- A native of the Birmingham, AL jamin, Elizabeth, and Rachel. semer area for over a century. He area, Barry Phelps moved to Washing- SAMANTHA SMITH began political work in 1976 and since ton in 1989 after completing his master Two positions in a Senate office that that time, has set up phone banks and of public administration and bachelor are usually considered ‘‘gatekeepers’’ helped runs numerous campaigns for of arts degrees at the University of to the member are receptionist and Alabama candidates. Stanley began Alabama. He came to work for my of- personal scheduler. By that definition, serving as field representative in my fice in the fall of 1990 as a legislative Samantha Smith is the ultimate ‘‘gate- Birmingham office in 1982, after a 41- correspondent and 1 year later became keeper,’’ serving on my staff since Au- year career with American Cast Iron my speechwriter. Since that time, he gust 1993—first as a receptionist and Pipe Co. In the years since, he has has simultaneously handled legislative then as scheduler. Born in Florence, helped me better present the people of October 21, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12439 Alabama by keeping me abreast of the vocate for the improvement of social the existing topnotch, challenging cur- issues and events going on in that area. conditions. Through her work as my riculum. Since its establishment in Born in Watson, AL, Stanley graduated Mobile field representative and other 1889, the school of nursing in Baltimore from Birmingham’s Phillips High leadership activities, she had helped has proven to be a nationally recog- School and attended Jefferson State communities address needs related to nized leader in the nursing profession, Junior College. Stanley and his wife, health care, employment, human providing high quality, specialized Ethel Catherine Vines, have two sons, rights, education, law enforcement, ec- training for nurses across the country. Thomas and James. onomics, and drug abuse. She is a The school ranks consistently among HEIDI WAGNER member of the New South Coalition the top 10 schools of nursing in the Heidi Wagner has served as a front- and an associate of the National Orga- United States and was recently listed office receptionist in my personal of- nization for Women. She is also first as sixth in the Nation by U.S. News & fice and most recently as clerk and vice president of Mobile’s Human World Report. staff assistant for the Subcommittee Rights Commission and serves on the The school is a leading supplier of on Administrative Oversight and the board of directors of the National Coa- professional nurses for Maryland, with Courts minority staff. A Mobile, AL lition of 100 Black Women’s Mobile close to 82 percent of its graduates native, she graduated from the Univer- County Chapter. The daughter of Mr. practicing in the State. With the in- sity of South Alabama and is working Charles and Mrs. Mary Lee Whitt, she creased demand for well-prepared on a masters degree at American Uni- is married to Dr. Joseph Colvis Mitch- nurses in health care delivery, I am versity here in Washington. She is the ell. Janetta has been an invaluable confident that the school’s graduates portrait of cool under pressure, since member of my State staff and I truly will provide this exceptional care to she is always able to handle even the appreciate her hard work and advocacy Maryland residents, as well as to all of most demanding tasks and situations on so many issues and projects.∑ our Nation’s citizens. with grace, professionalism, and good f As the first school in the world with humor. She is sort of a word ‘‘con- TRIBUTE TO THORTON STEARNS a nursing informatics program, as well noisseur,’’ constantly challenging staff as the Nation’s first program in nurs- ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I am ing health policy, the School of Nurs- with the presentation of new words and pleased to offer congratulations to definitions to enhance their vocabu- ing at the University of Maryland Bal- Thorton Stearns, a graduate of the timore campus is a leader in providing lary. Her ‘‘Word of the Day’’ feature Massachusetts Institute of Technology appearing on computer screens each the innovative knowledge and skills re- and longtime resident of Winchester, quired to practice in an ever-changing morning was often a welcome way to MA, who is the first recipient of the begin the day. profession. The school currently offers Eugene Joseph McCarthy Philan- concentrations in a variety of fields in- SALLY WALBURN thropist of the Year Award, presented The first voice you hear when you cluding oncology, additions, neonatal by Winchester Hospital. intensive care, primary care, geron- call into my Washington office is that For more than 15 years, Mr. Stearns tology, informatics, and community- of Sally Walburn. Her cheery ‘‘Senator has generously supported the hospital’s based care. HEFLIN’s office, this is Sally. May I philanthropic efforts. He has embodied Mr. President, I was privileged to at- help you?’’ has opened up hundreds of the spirit of philanthropy of Mr. Eu- tend the ground breaking ceremony for conversations with Alabamians. Sally gene McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was a this exceptional facility on September has been my receptionist since June quiet, private, but generous man who 27. I urge my colleagues today to join 1996. A native of Tuscaloosa, AL, she is upon his passing left Winchester Hos- me once again in recognizing the the youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. pital and numerous other charities a $1 James Walburn. Sally graduated from million bequest. school of nursing for its dedication to Ole Miss in May 1996 with a degree in Thorton Stearns, known affection- innovative educational programs of the English. Although her time on my staff ately to the staff of Winchester Hos- highest caliber, its focus on commu- has been brief, she has demonstrated pital as ‘‘Thorny,’’ has served the hos- nity service, and its commitment to her outstanding abilities in dealing pital as a corporator. He has acknowl- clinical research. The gifted students with constituents on the ‘‘front line.’’ I edged that his philanthropy has a com- who will receive their education in this wish her every future success. ponent of self-interest, having said, ‘‘I new facility will prove critical in en- suring that the people of Maryland and JAMES G. WHIDDON III have used the hospital and I might need its services again; therefore, it is across the Nation will receive quality Jim Whiddon is currently serving as care in our changing health care envi- my counsel on the Subcommittee on important that I support the hospital ronment.∑ Administrative Oversight and the financially.’’ f Courts and as legislative assistant for Now chairman of the Vacuum Barrier energy and natural resources issues. He Corp., which he founded in 1958, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. has done an outstanding job on these Thorton Stearns continues to be an ac- MEMORIAL and other issues that have come his tive member of the Winchester commu- nity. I am pleased to recognize his ef- ∑ Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I am way since joining the staff in 1993. He forts on behalf of Winchester Hospital very pleased that the Senate earlier has been especially helpful on bank- and wish to congratulate him on being this month passed legislation, as part ruptcy reform and the constitutional chosen as the first recipient of its Phi- of the omnibus parks bill, to authorize amendment to ban flag burning. Before lanthropist of the Year Award. the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to es- moving to Washington, he worked in ∑ f tablish a memorial to Dr. Martin Lu- Atlanta. Jim, a native of Montgomery, ther King, Jr., in the District of Co- attended the University of Alabama, THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AT THE lumbia. where he earned his bachelor of science UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BAL- I first introduced this legislation in degree at Samford University in Bir- TIMORE the U.S. Senate in 1985 and have re- mingham, where he obtained his juris ∑ Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise introduced it in each succeeding Con- doctor degree from the Cumberland to offer my congratulations to the gress. While we have been able to move School of Law. He served as a law clerk School of Nursing at the University of this legislation through the Senate in to the Honorable Rodney R. Steele, Maryland Baltimore campus and its two previous Congresses, until now it Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy dean, Dr. Barbara Heller, as ground has failed to pass the House of Rep- Court for the Middle District of Ala- breaking begins for a new, state-of-the- resentatives. Fortunately, the bill has bama. art facility designed to provide an ex- now also passed in the House of Rep- JANETTA WHITT-MITCHELL ceptional environment for students to resentatives, thanks to the good work Janetta Whitt-Mitchell is a native of obtain a high-technology, interactive of Congresswoman MORELLA and Con- Mobile, AL. She graduated from nursing education. gressman DIXON. Tuskegee University and is a longtime The 150,000-square-foot building will Since 1955, when in Montgomery, AL, community activist and energetic ad- combine cutting edge technology with Dr. King became a national hero and