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FULL-YEAR CONTINUING twenty million people who depend on the ports reduce survival of salmonids in the inte- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Projects for their water supply,’’ and com- rior Delta.’’ mented that, ‘‘ ‘Trust us’ is not acceptable. Last year, the National Academy of Science SPEECH OF FWS has shown no inclination to fully and (NAS) issued a report on both of these biologi- HON. DEVIN NUNES honestly address water supply needs beyond cal opinions, including the reasonable and pru- OF CALIFORNIA the species, despite the fact that its own regu- dent alternatives imposed by each; the report IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation requires such consideration.’’ was titled a ‘‘Scientific Assessment of Alter- The language that was included in Section natives for Reducing Water Management Ef- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1475 of the bill (H.R. 1) before the House fects on Threatened and Endangered Fishes The House in Committee of the Whole today was specifically addressed by the Court. in California’s Bay Delta.’’ In particular, regard- House on the State of the Union had under The Court found that the delta smelt reason- ing the delta smelt biological opinion, the NAS consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- able and prudent alternative Actions 1, 2 and found that ‘‘there is substantial uncertainty re- priations for the Department of Defense and garding the amount of flow that should trigger the other departments and agencies of the 3 are scientifically flawed because of FWS’s Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- use of raw salvage numbers without account- a reduction in exports.’’ It also found ‘‘the his- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: ing for changes in population abundance torical distribution of smelt on which the rela- tionship with OMR flows was established no Mr. NUNES. Mr. Chair, after four years of across years, was ‘‘scientifically inappro- longer exists. Delta smelt are now sparsely complete neglect by the Democratic majority, priate.’’ The Court further found that ‘‘the PTM distributed in the central and southern delta the San Joaquin Valley of California is in utter study does not justify the imposition of . . . and pump salvage has been extremely shambles. The previous Congress inexplicably ¥5,000 cfs as an upper limit in Actions 1, 2, low, less than four percent of the 50-year av- and utterly failed to comprehend that shutting or 3,’’ and directed FWS ‘‘to perform an accu- erage index.’’ off the water supply to an agricultural econ- rate scientific analysis and justify its ultimate decision regarding the imposition of a water Regarding Action IV.2.3 in the salmon bio- omy would create economic devastation. As a logical opinion, the report concluded that ‘‘the result, unemployment rates rose to 20% and flow ceiling.’’ Additionally, the Court found that FWS’s threshold levels needed to protect fish is not are as high as 40% in some parts of the Val- definitively established.’’ The report counseled ley. finding that project pumping reduces delta smelt prey, despite serious criticism of the un- that ‘‘[u]ncertainty in the effect of the flow trig- For the past several years, I have fought to gers needs to be reduced, and more flexible restore the water flow and bring back the lost derlying analysis by FWS’s own peer review panel ‘‘suggests another unlawful, results-driv- triggers that might require less water should jobs. Every attempt I made to offer legislation be evaluated.’’ The report also found that was rebuffed by the Democrat majority. In- en choice, ignoring best available science.’’ The Court said that FWS’s attempt to blame ‘‘there is little direct evidence to support the stead, they chose poverty over prosperity and position that this action alone will benefit the environmental activists over farm workers. The the Central Valley Project and State Water Project for essentially all other stressors on San Joaquin salmon’’ absent increased San message sent to families in the San Joaquin Joaquin River flows. In reference to Action the delta smelt population ‘‘has not been justi- Valley was that Congress doesn’t care that IV.2.1, the report found that while flows may fied, nor is it logical or explained by any hungry people stand for hours in food lines. It help out migration, reducing the ‘‘effectiveness science.’’ The Court also said the entire mod- was more important to nourish a fish than of reducing exports to improve steelhead eling method employed by FWS in the delta nourish a child. In a final insult to the people smolt survival is less certain,’’ and that there smelt biological opinion was flawed, arbitrary of the San Joaquin Valley, carrots from China is a ‘‘weak influence of exports in all survival and capricious, and ignored the best available were among the food products provided in relationships.’’ those lines. science, all of which indicated that ‘‘a bias was As a final criticism of the reasonable and Those dark days are coming to an end. A present.’’ The Court concluded that because prudent alternatives in the two biological opin- new dawn has come in the House of Rep- ‘‘the impacts of regulating Project Operations ions, the report decried the lack of a ‘‘quan- resentatives—one that will bring jobs and are so consequential, such unsupported attri- titative analytical framework that ties them to- water back to the parched San Joaquin Valley. butions (a result in search of a rationale) are gether within species, between smelt and The bill before us today is the first step in that unconscionable.’’ salmonid species, and across the watershed. direction. With respect to the salmon biological opin- This type of systematic, formalized analysis is Over the last three years, the San Joaquin ion issued by the NMFS, on June 4, 2009, the necessary to provide an objective determina- Valley has seen water supply cuts imposed Court granted a preliminary injunction against tion of the net effect of the actions on the list- and justified by draconian biological opinions implementation of reasonable and prudent al- ed species and on water users.’’ The report on the delta smelt and salmon developed by ternative Actions IV.2.1 and IV.2.3—both of found the lack of any such analysis to be ‘‘a the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the which are addressed in Section 1475 of H.R. serious deficiency.’’ As the NAS report ob- National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS). 1. In its May 18, 2010 findings, the Court de- served, ‘‘[t]his issue has been raised repeat- The United States District Court for the East- clared ‘‘there is little to no justification in the edly in peer reviews, but still has not been in- ern District of California has held that these record for the exact flow ratios chosen for corporated in the NMFS and FWS analyses.’’ opinions are unlawful and illogical; the Na- RPA Action IV.2.1.’’ It explained that ‘‘the Despite what the opponents of turning on tional Academy of Sciences has said those record does not support a finding that the spe- the pumps say, Section 1475 of H.R. 1 will not opinions are not supported by science. cific Vernalis flow to export ratios imposed by prevent the Bureau of Reclamation from com- With respect to the delta smelt biological Action IV.2.1. . . . are necessary to avoid plying with the Endangered Species Act in opinion issued by the FWS on December 15, jeopardy and/or adverse modification to any of carrying out its vital function to deliver water 2008, it has been remanded to the agency for the Listed Species.’’ supplies. Instead, Section 1475 is intended to preparation of a new biological opinion. The In addressing Action IV.2.3, the Court found enable the Central Valley Project to operate Court’s December 14, 2010 decision identified ‘‘NMFS did not address relative population im- unencumbered by the proposed agency alter- an overarching legal flaw in the ‘‘reasonable pacts in developing or explaining RPA Action natives that the Court has already found do and prudent alternative actions’’ proposed by IV.2.3.’’ The Court ruled that ‘‘salvage data not comply with law and therefore should not FWS. Specifically, the Court found that the was not scaled for population size, which any be enforced. FWS failed to comply with its own regulations prudent and competent fish biologist and stat- Furthermore, the bill will ban federal funding that govern the development and evaluation of istician would have done, making NMFS’ reli- for the restoration of the San Joaquin River reasonable and prudent alternatives. The ance on the salvage data scientifically erro- during the 2011 fiscal year. This is the first Court held that ‘‘the RPA Actions manifestly neous.’’ Also, the Court found that ‘‘[t]here are step in efforts to replace the flawed billion dol- interdict the water supply for domestic human serious questions whether there is support in lar salmon run. It also demonstrates Congres- consumption and agricultural use for over the record for the general proposition that ex- sional intent to suspend restoration flows for

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.016 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 2011, thereby keeping the water on the east communities large and small plan for growth with the active involvement of citizens and side of the valley. Through the replacement of and coordinate economic development invest- stakeholders. Among other things, the plan will the existing restoration plan, we will be able to ments, but it could halt a very successful part- increase the number of workers who live establish both an environmentally and eco- nership between HUD, the Department of downtown near jobs, decreasing traffic and nomically responsible San Joaquin River res- Transportation, and the Environmental Protec- pollution. Partners in the project include the toration. This will include a year-round, live tion Agency that promotes interagency coordi- National Development Council, Northern Ken- river on the San Joaquin but will also ensure nation. tucky University Center for Economic Analysis a robust east side agriculture economy. Despite the obvious connections between and Development, Transit Authority of North- I call on my colleagues to support this bill housing, transportation, and land use, these ern Kentucky, Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional and these vital provisions which will ensure three agencies have not always worked well Council of Governments, Northern Kentucky that farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have together in the past. But Secretaries Donovan, Area Planning Council and the Covington water to irrigate their fields, grow crops that LaHood, and Administrator Jackson and their Business Council. feed this nation, and put thousands of people agencies have spent the last year cutting The City of Flint, MI will be awarded $1.5 back to work. down red tape and coordinating investments million to replace its existing city master plan f to meet multiple economic, environmental, and with an integrated plan for sustainable devel- community objectives. opment. The outreach process will include FULL-YEAR CONTINUING These efforts not only save money, but they neighborhood-level discussion about residents’ APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 make government more efficient and ensure vision for the plan. Among others, project part- that the federal government is a better partner ners include the Genesee County Chamber of SPEECH OF to local communities. As we reduce federal in- Commerce, University of Michigan-Flint, Hur- HON. ANDRE´ CARSON vestments and watch our communities strug- ley Medical Center, and the Community Foun- gle, this seems like something all members of OF INDIANA dation of Greater Flint. the House can get behind. If this language passes, Grand Traverse IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Sustainable Communities Initiative at County, MI could lose a $400,000 grant to cre- Wednesday, February 16, 2011 HUD provides resources to help communities ate a Housing Inventory and Assessment, a The House in Committee of the Whole realize their own visions for more economically County Master Plan, neighborhood revitaliza- House on the State of the Union had under competitive communities that generate more tion, and affordable housing. The City of Hat- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- jobs, lower housing and transportation costs, tiesburg, MS could lose $150,000 for a plan to priations for the Department of Defense and and use limited public funds more wisely. An- lay the foundation for a commercial and resi- the other departments and agencies of the other important function of the Sustainable dential mixed-use, mixed-income housing dis- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Communities Initiative at HUD is to provide tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: trict. The City of Claremont, NH could lose competitive grant funding. Working with the $58,000 to undertake a comprehensive zoning Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Chair, I am DOT and EPA, the Initiative offers grants to analysis that will identify tools to maintain its deeply troubled by the latest attacks on communities to integrate transportation, hous- historic cityscape, encourage development to healthcare organizations such as Planned Par- ing, land use and energy planning using state maximize use of existing infrastructure, drive enthood that provide preventive and family of the art data and tools. private investment and economic development planning care for millions of women and men These grants go to communities all around to downtown, and improve the quantity and across this country. the country, large and small, urban and rural. quality of housing. Oklahoma City could lose These centers play key roles in the lives of The interest in these has been extraordinary. $500,000 to develop a plan that provides an many who cannot always acquire preventive In 2010, when HUD announced the challenge inventory and analysis of existing land avail- services elsewhere. grants, a total of 630 communities requested ability, identify additional lands that may be At a time when Americans continue to strug- $1.2 billion in funding. HUD was only able to designated for industrial use, assess infra- gle to afford basic healthcare, eliminating Title award 61 grants worth $69 million. HUD’s sus- structure needs of that land, set priorities to tainable communities regional planning grants X funding would have a devastating impact on help guide investment, and facilitate new in- were as popular: 225 regions applied for $450 women, men and teens in our communities. dustrial development. As one of the nation’s leading advocates for million, and HUD was able to award 45 re- Many more communities, which I don’t have reproductive health, providing access to con- gions a total of $98 million. This funding is time to list now, have received funding and as- traception to breast and cervical cancer helping to create jobs, drive economic devel- sistance from the Sustainable Communities screenings, Planned Parenthood serves a very opment, provide housing and transportation Initiatives. important purpose. I vow to continue my choices, increase walkability, and improve Keep in mind that this is a voluntary grant strong support for these vital healthcare serv- quality of life. program. These communities have ap- ices. Eliminating the Sustainable Communities proached HUD to seek funding to support their Initiative will deprive the communities who f own visions for economic revitalization. The weren’t awarded funding in the last round from grant applications are created from the ground FULL-YEAR CONTINUING the opportunity to have their projects funded up by local governments in partnership with APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 next time. Because the bill also rescinds unob- community and business organizations. An im- ligated funds, projects that were awarded portant aspect of each of these projects is cit- SPEECH OF grants and are already in the pipeline could be izen outreach and public engagement. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER cancelled. Even though the grants have been I hope my colleagues will join me in reject- awarded, many of the final contracts have not OF OREGON ing this short-sighted proposal. been signed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I’d like to highlight a number of the 2010 f Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Community Challenge Planning Grant projects INTRODUCING THE INVESTING IN The House in Committee of the Whole that could be threatened as a result of the bill OUR FUTURE ACT House on the State of the Union had under we have on the Floor today. consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- The City of Augusta, GA, Augusta State HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK priations for the Department of Defense and University, and other partners will be awarded OF CALIFORNIA the other departments and agencies of the $1.8 million for the Augusta Sustainable De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- velopment Implementation Program, which will tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: help plan the redevelopment of the Priority Thursday, February 17, 2011 Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- Development Corridor, a 4.5 mile north-south Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- position to language in H.R. 1 that would pre- ‘‘spine’’ in the core of Augusta. The project will troduce the Investing in Our Future Act. This vent the Department of Housing and Urban include a multi-modal transportation corridor; a bill will discourage speculation in the financial Development from spending money on the revision of current codes to facilitate a vibrant, markets, help us shrink the deficit, and help Sustainable Communities Initiative. The lan- mixed-use, mixed-income development; and a create a better world for future generations. guage in the bill is short-sighted and rep- plan for green, affordable housing in Georgia’s Today is the Global Day of Action when resents a missed opportunity for communities second-largest city. hundreds of organizations are calling on the around the country. Not only will it end a very The City of Covington, KY, will be awarded world’s governments to create financial trans- successful HUD program that has helped $359,000 to create a Downtown Action Plan actions taxes to generate billions of dollars to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.016 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E263 help battle the problems that threaten the the United States. As the international commu- and I, like so many others, consider myself planet. nity looks to reform the policies and proce- fortunate to have benefitted from his knowl- Our deficit is now a record $1.5 trillion. Most dures of the Security Council, no nation de- edge and friendship. suggestions about how to reduce the deficit serves a seat at the table more than India. A native of New Haven, Connecticut, Ben require cutting government programs and dis- As the world’s most populous democracy— entered Boston University after graduating cretionary spending. These kinds of cuts hurt and second most-populous nation—India is an from high school, but it would be the employ- American families and don’t stimulate our increasingly influential power, not only in its ment he found during his breaks from school economy. I propose that we instead shrink our neighborhood in South Asia but also on the where he would find his calling as an oper- deficit by looking to the currency market. world’s stage. India is one of the fastest-grow- ating engineer and a member of the Inter- Every day $4 trillion in currency is traded by ing economies in the world, enjoys the sec- national Union of Operating Engineers Local the world’s largest financial institutions in the ond-largest labor force, and is rapidly becom- 478. He soon left Boston University and spent foreign exchange markets. U.S. banks gen- ing a major hub for high-tech industry, tele- the next twenty years operating the heavy ma- erated $7 billion in foreign exchange trading communications, and automobile manufac- chinery of the trade—bulldozers, backhoes, revenue in the first three quarters of 2010. turing. As a major export/import nation, India graders, loaders, combination machines, and Much of this trading is purely speculative. The is an important trading partner for dozens of cranes on construction sites throughout Con- banks attempt to outguess the market and in countries around the world. necticut. It was hard but honest work that Ben turn, destabilize the economy. India has a strategic role in addressing enjoyed and he also became increasingly in- The Investing in Our Future Act will place a major global security issues, makes its partici- volved with Local 478, serving as the steward microtax of just 0.005 percent on the currency pation in international decisions essential. on many jobs. Ben has served on Local 478’s Governing trades conducted on or on behalf of U.S. fi- Having already provided tens of thousands of Board for more thirty years. He held the posi- nancial institutions. This small tax would not troops for dozens of UN peacekeeping mis- tions of Treasurer, Secretary, Referral Man- be enough to disrupt the larger currency mar- sions around the world, India has earned a ager, and Business Agent for New Haven and ket but it could decrease speculative trades by permanent role for itself in security decision- Middlesex Counties before being elected Busi- as much as 14 percent. making, global conflict resolution, and ques- ness Manager—the union’s highest elected of- The billions generated by this tax will be di- tions of war and peace. As a nation which has fice and a position which he has held for the vided between deficit reduction and causes suffered more casualties from terrorism than last decade. Through it all, and particularly as that will help us build a better world. Forty per- almost any other, India’s commitment to effec- Business Manager, Ben has fought for the cent of revenues would be reserved for deficit tive counterterrorism measures is aligned with rights of thousands of Connecticut operating reduction. the United States’ goals, and India has proved engineers, ensuring that they had jobs to go Ten percent of revenues will go into a Child an indispensible ally with respect to our efforts to, fair wages, safe work environments, and Care Assistance Trust Fund. These funds will in South Asia. secure retirement benefits. His work has held be used for subsidized child care here in the Finally, India regularly participates in numer- to secure the economic viability of his mem- United States, where six out of seven children ous regional and international organizations, bers and their families. who qualify for subsidized care do not receive including the G20, the World Trade Organiza- Ben’s leadership in the labor movement ex- it. tion, the East Asian Summit, and the South tends far beyond Local 478. He has also Fifty percent of revenues will be evenly di- Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. served as President of both the Connecticut vided between the fight against climate India has thus demonstrated a commitment to State Building and Construction Trades Coun- change and world poverty. The Global Change international dialogue and constructive en- cil and the Building Construction Trades Coun- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation gagement, and, indeed, enjoys good relations cil of New Haven as well as Co-Chair of the Trust Fund will receive 25 percent of all reve- with most countries around the world. Connecticut Construction Labor-Management nues. Climate change destabilizes our world Mr. Speaker, India is already a nation of Council, and Vice President of the Connecticut because it contributes to extreme weather, great influence, respect, ambition, and ability, AFL–CIO. His expertise has also been sought food shortages, and poverty. The other 25 and a trusted member of the international out by community boards that directly impact percent will go into a Multilateral Global Health community. An overwhelming majority of the his ,membership including the New Haven Trust Fund. This trust fund will support pro- United Nations General Assembly recently Workforce Alliance and the Construction grams in poor countries that lack adequate elected India to serve as the Asian regional Workforce Initiative. Ben was also asked to sit medical infrastructure to treat and prevent dis- representative to the Security Council. The on two state boards the Workers’ Compensa- eases like malaria, HIV/AIDs and tuberculosis. permanent membership of the Security Coun- tion Advisory Board and the Second Injury By contributing the revenues from this bill cil reflects the reality of global power in the im- Fund Advisory Board. toward these causes, we will be investing in a mediate aftermath of World War Two—not to- Ben has also dedicated countless hours to stable and healthy future for our own country day’s 21st century reality of rising powers. As community service, volunteering his time and and others across the globe. I urge my col- President Obama and many other world lead- energies on behalf of a multitude of service or- leagues to support the Investing in Our Future ers have pointed out, India deserves a perma- ganizations in our community. He has served Act. nent seat on a reformed Security Council, as Chairman of the Board of Easter Seals f where its voice and clout will be a much-wel- Goodwill Industries, a Board Member of the comed and much-needed addition to the glob- Advocacy Council of Yale-New Haven Hospital INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION EX- al security regime. I strongly applaud this ef- as well as the Connecticut Yankee Council of PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE fort and urge my colleagues to support this the Boy Scouts of America. When a project REPUBLIC OF INDIA GAINING A resolution. needs a hands-on approach, Ben is the per- PERMANENT SEAT ON THE f son you turn to. He assembled a team of 300 UNITED NATIONS SECURITY to participate in a walk to benefit the American COUNCIL HONORING BENEDICT COZZI ON Heart Association, volunteers to build Han- THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- nah’s Dream—a playground for children with HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS MENT special needs, and has been responsible for OF FLORIDA coordinating Building Trades volunteers to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO construct the annual Easter Seal’s Fantasy of Thursday, February 17, 2011 OF CONNECTICUT Lights at Light House Point during the Christ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mas season. The impact of his community Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I service on the lives of others is incalculable Thursday, February 17, 2011 rise to introduce a resolution in support of the and we cannot thank him enough for all of the Republic of India gaining a permanent seat on Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great generosity and compassion he has shown to the United Nations Security Council. Address- pleasure that I rise today to join the many those in need. ing a joint session of India’s Parliament this family, friends, and colleagues who have gath- It is difficult to imagine what Local 478, the past November 8, President Obama said that ered to congratulate Benedict Cozzi as he re- Building Trades, and our community will be ‘‘the United States not only welcomes India as tires after a career as an operating engineer like without Ben Cozzi. He has been a fixture a rising global power, we fervently support it.’’ and union leader that has spanned more than in the labor movement and in our community I could not agree more. In recent years India four decades. Ben has been a remarkable for decades. Today, as he celebrates his re- has proven to be a solid and supportive ally of presence in Connecticut’s labor movement tirement, I am proud to have this opportunity

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.019 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation Foster also was one of the main catalysts pleading for help so that no one in need is to him for all of his good work. I have no behind the redevelopment of the Avtex turned away. And the good people of East doubt that even in his retirement, Ben Cozzi Superfund site, now known as Royal Phoe- Tennessee always deliver, donating supplies nix, Barnett said. will continue to stay involved and make a dif- ‘‘Fred was passionate about Front Royal and offering volunteers in droves. ference. I extend my very best wishes to him, and Warren County,’’ Barnett said. ‘‘His pas- In fact, a few years ago my wife Lynn volun- his wife, Elizabeth; his children, Jennifer and sion was very [infectious]. His enthusiasm teered at the Love Kitchen, and she will never Christopher; as well as their grandchildren, and his persistence were very instrumental forget the experience. John, Isabelle, and Diego for many more in making an impact on the community, Helen and Ellen always exercise a remark- years of health and happiness. whether it was while he served on the Town able humility, redirecting any deserved atten- Council or the redevelopment committee. f tion showered on them back to the Love Kitch- When he decided to get involved in some- en and those it serves. REMEMBERING FRED FOSTER thing, he got involved in it 100 percent and just gave everything he had. . . . We’re going Today, they were guests on The Oprah to miss Fred.’’ Winfrey Show, and I am so thrilled and thank- HON. FRANK R. WOLF Craig Laird, owner of Royal Oak Com- ful that Ms. Winfrey took notice of these ex- OF VIRGINIA puters on Main Street in Front Royal, traordinary sisters. Now, millions more outside IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agreed. of Tennessee have been touched and hope- Thursday, February 17, 2011 ‘‘Fred was a mainstay of Main Street,’’ fully moved to similar community service by Laird said. ‘‘During the reconstruction of their story. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I bring to the atten- downtown in the mid 1980s, he was affection- Reflecting on her upbringing as the daugh- tion of the House the recent passing of an out- ately called the mayor of Main Street. He ter of a share cropper, Helen told the Knoxville standing public servant, civic leader, and local was a dear, dear friend and he will be greatly News Sentinel in 2008, ‘‘The three truths business owner in Front Royal, Virginia. Fred- missed.’’ As president of Save Our Gateway, Laird daddy taught us were: There is but one Fa- erick P. ‘‘Fred’’ Foster died February 7 at age also recalled when Foster was a member of ther, and that is the Father in heaven. There 74. the council in 2003 and deliberately missed is but one race, and that is the human race, I had the pleasure of working with Fred on meetings to help prevent the panel from hav- the redevelopment of the Avtex Superfund site and he taught us not to take the last piece of ing a quorum on a vote on Wal-Mart’s com- bread from the table, because somebody may in Front Royal. He was a tireless and pas- mercial rezoning request on Strasburg Road. sionate advocate for his hometown and county ‘‘His bravery at standing up for his prin- come by that is hungry.’’ and will be greatly missed. ciples will also be remembered,’’ Laird said. Mr. Speaker, I urge my Colleagues and Mr. Speaker, I submit an article from the Even though they were on opposite sides of other readers of the RECORD to join me in rec- the Wal-Mart issue, Councilman Hollis L. ognizing Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner for their Northern Virginia Daily about the life of Fred Tharpe, who served on the panel with Foster Foster. compassionate, life-long devotion to commu- for two years, spoke highly of him. nity service and unwavering faith in God. [From the nvdaily.com, Feb. 10, 2011] ‘‘He was for the citizens,’’ Tharpe said. ‘‘I On the occasion of their appearance on The FOSTER ACTIVE PART OF SOCIETY don’t think personally he ever had anything Oprah Winfrey Show, I request that the Knox- (By Ben Orcutt) on his agenda, but every vote that he took, he took it the way he thought that the citi- ville News Sentinel article celebrating their FRONT ROYAL.—Frederick P. ‘‘Fred’’ Foster service to Knoxville be reprinted in the was remembered on Wednesday as a man who zens would be best served. He was always got things done. available to talk to, whether it was town RECORD below. Foster, 74, died on Monday at Winchester business or personal. He always had that big [From the Knoxville News Sentinel, Dec. 31, Medical Center. A jewelry store owner, smile on his face even when he didn’t like 2008] voting for something that he did.’’ former town councilman and civic leader, DRINNEN: ‘‘EVERYBODY IS GOD’S SOMEBODY’’ Jean Plauger, owner of Jean’s Jewelers on Foster was noted for his ability to tackle AT THE LOVE KITCHEN Main Street, also agreed about Foster’s con- issues and see them through. (By Beth Drinnen) ‘‘Just his determination and vision,’’ said tributions, especially downtown. ‘‘A lot of his son, Philip T. ‘‘Phil’’ Foster. ‘‘When he things got done down here definitely because ‘‘Everybody is God’s Somebody.’’ That’s saw something that he needed to do or that of Fred,’’ she said. the slogan at The Love Kitchen in East thought that needed to be done or identified ‘‘They call him the godfather of Main, the Knoxville, and from the moment you walk in a problem, he had the tenaciousness to see it mayor of Main Street,’’ she said. ‘‘Fred had the building, you start to feel it. Complete through.’’ a presence down here.’’ strangers greeted me with smiles and a cou- Phil Foster, 51, said his father had been ill f ple of ‘‘good morning, honey’s,’’ as I was for the past four years and was on dialysis wrapped in warm, welcoming hugs by both daily. Foster said his father had chronic ob- HONORING TWIN SISTERS HELEN Helen Ashe and her twin sister, Ellen Turn- structive pulmonary disease and most likely ASHE AND ELLEN TURNER er, founders of The Love Kitchen. died of a heart-related ailment. Helen and Ellen were born in Abbeville, ‘‘We haven’t seen a death certificate or HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. S.C. Their parents were share croppers. anything,’’ Phil Foster said. ‘‘We’ve been working since we were 8 years OF TENNESSEE Fred Foster opened Fosters Jewelers at 130 old,’’ said Helen proudly. ‘‘My sister and I E. Main St. in Front Royal in 1984. Phil Fos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used to wash dishes for a contractor. He built ter said he and his father were partners and Thursday, February 17, 2011 a little step so that we could reach the sink easier. We made 50 cents a week,’’ she said as they opened a second store in Winchester in Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I 1987. she looked at Ellen and smiled. ‘‘We’re going to miss him,’’ Phil Foster wish today to honor two of the most beloved The sisters moved to Knoxville in 1946 said. people in my District. when they were 18 years old. ‘‘That’s what Others said Wednesday they will miss him Twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner our parents gave us as a graduation gift,’’ as well. have been serving the homeless and winning said Ellen. ‘‘Our parents saved up a little bit Marvin ‘‘Cotton’’ Owens, 72, graduated over hearts in the City of Knoxville since they of money and we were to choose where we from Warren County High School in 1956 founded the Love Kitchen in 1986. wanted to live.’’ They chose Knoxville be- with Fred Foster. Owens said the two were The Love Kitchen served just 22 meals the cause their favorite aunt, one of their fa- like brothers for a time and that Fred Foster ther’s sisters, Eva Icem, lived here. gave him his first job as a teenager. day it opened, but 25 years later, it now ‘‘The three truths that my Daddy taught ‘‘He was one of the leaders in retail in serves more than 2,000 meals each week to us were: There is but one Father, and that is Front Royal for many a year,’’ Owens said of the homeless and homebound. the Father in Heaven. There is but one race, Foster. ‘‘There’s so many memories. I guess I have known Helen and Ellen for many and that is the human race, and he taught us his personality, his good humor. He thought years, and they are the kindest, most gracious not to take the last piece of bread from the a lot of this town. I don’t know how many and selfless people I know. table, because somebody may come by that people knew it. He really thought a lot of They live their life by the Love Kitchen’s slo- is hungry,’’ said Helen. Front Royal and wanted to do everything he gan: ‘‘Everybody is God’s Somebody.’’ People going hungry had always weighed could to promote Front Royal and make it a Over the years, their hard work and devo- on Helen’s mind. ‘‘Every single day I would better place, especially for businesses.’’ tell Ellen, ‘One day, I’m going to do some- William P. ‘‘Bill’’ Barnett will second that. tion to the less fortunate stoked the volunteer thing about it.’ ’’ Ellen nodded her head. Barnett said Foster was an integral part of spirit of one of this Nation’s great cities and ‘‘One night,’’ Helen began, ‘‘I had a dream the Citizens Economic Development Action turned the pair into local celebrities. . . .’’ Committee that tried to help turn around As the holidays near, it has become tradi- Ellen quickly interrupted. ‘‘No, you let me the economy of Warren County years ago. tion to see Helen and Ellen on local television tell that,’’ she said, her eyes shining. ‘‘We

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While I emphasize these clarifications Critically, Congress recognized the need for I thought he was dead the way she was car- simply reaffirm current law, the actions and in- restoring investor confidence in the financial rying on. I said, ‘Helen, calm down.’ And she terpretations of SIPA being made by the Secu- markets at a time when the financial industry said, ‘Sis, I had an encounter with God last rities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) was under tremendous duress and over- night. And I’m going to have that feeding and the Trustee appointed for the Bernard L. whelmed by the paperwork crunch caused by program; I’m going to have a place where Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS) liq- the processing of physical securities. Theft people can come and get something to eat.’ ’’ and misplacement of securities, failures of Ellen looked proudly at her sister. ‘‘And uidation proceeding make the passage of this she does,’’ she grinned. legislation important and necessary. trade executions, and insolvencies were com- The Love Kitchen first opened its doors in In this legislation, there are important excep- monplace. Amidst the backdrop of several 1986 in the basement of a local church. They tions to those two general customer protec- popular Ponzi schemes and brokerage failures eventually moved out of that space and into tions that deny that beneficial treatment to any was SIPC born. several more before moving into their cur- customer who knew of or was complicit in the For the customer of a bankrupt broker-deal- rent location at 2418 Martin Luther King Jr. fraudulent activity of the debtor and to any er firm to qualify for SIPC protection, it is nec- Ave., in 1994. customer who, as a registered professional in essary for the customer’s account at closing to The bulk of their ministry involves deliv- have a positive ‘‘net equity’’ determined by ering food to homebound people. The Love the securities markets, with the requisite Kitchen delivers food each Thursday to ap- knowledge of these matters, knew or should subtracting any outstanding obligation of the proximately 2,200 homes. In addition to the have known of the debtor’s fraudulent activi- customer to the firm from the amount the firm meals they deliver, The Love Kitchen serves ties and failed to notify appropriate regulatory ‘‘owed’’ the customer. For the forty years of breakfast on Wednesday and lunch on Thurs- authorities. This portion of the bill’s language SIPC’s existence, it has been the standard day to approximately 40 to 110 people each is meant to assure that SIPC and the receiver- practice in making that simple calculation to day. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to ship Trustee have fully adequate legal powers use the firm’s most recent account statement handing out anywhere from 60 to 150 food to act against customers undeserving of to the customer, usually supported by trade bags to the homeless or needy in the commu- confirmations, if any, relevant to the final nity. The bags usually contain enough food SIPA’s investor protections. to last the recipients a week. They also hand While this clarifying legislation is intended to statement’s presentation of holdings and val- out hygiene bags to new patrons at the have general application to all broker-dealer ues. Not surprisingly, this is the outcome re- Kitchen, and recently handed out approxi- bankruptcies involving debtor fraud, introduc- quired by law. Under the legal regime gov- mately 300 blankets to the homeless. tion at this time is directly related to the failure erning the relationship between brokers and If Helen and Ellen are the heart of The of SIPC and its Trustee to fairly and ade- customers, it is indisputable that the broker Love Kitchen, the volunteers are the life- quately act to provide statutorily mandated owes the customer the amount reflected on blood. Most begin volunteering because they and intended SIPA protections to the several the customer’s account statement. Indeed, in want to help the less fortunate, but wind up staying because they love Helen and Ellen so thousand innocent customers defrauded by a world where customers and, generally much. The University of Tennessee’s chapter Bernard Madoff in the operations of his invest- speaking, brokers do not hold physical securi- of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity has been ment advisory and broker-dealer firm, BLMIS. ties, it could not be any other way. sending volunteers to help pack food bags for Compounding the grievous shortcomings of Given the move away from the possession the past fifteen years. ‘‘It’s good to come SIPC to respond promptly and usefully to and trading ownership of actual securities to a here and . . . do something nice for someone these customers’ financial plight is the well- ‘‘book entry’’ system based on the essential less fortunate,’’ said volunteer and Phi documented failures by the SEC and FINRA, trust of validity of those account statements, Gamma Delta Tyler Bowland. the regulatory overseers of BLMIS, to detect no customer would, therefore, have any rea- ‘‘I like to come to see Helen and Ellen,’’ son to believe they would not be protected said volunteer and Phi Gamma Delta Matt and end the Madoff fraud over a period of 25 Baumgartner, then he laughed. ‘‘Seeing what or more years. based upon their account statements and con- they do here everyday, I think it’s a good Given the colossal regulatory oversight fail- firmations. In the SIPC receivership for the thing to come and help her out!’’ He smiled, ure and SIPC neglect in assessing broker- Madoff firm, however, the practices have been ‘‘They have been a blessing to a lot of peo- dealer firms at a level commensurate with the inconsistent with the law and quite different ple.’’ dramatic growth of the securities markets and and contrary to the repeated assertions of f the participating broker-dealer firms, it would SIPC and its Trustee, never to the ultimate be reasonable to expect that SIPC and the benefit of the innocent individual customer. RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUI- SEC would have made exceptional efforts to Rather than using the customer’s final ac- TABLE TREATMENT OF INVES- make a rapid and comprehensive response to count statement—consistent with ‘‘reasonable TORS ACT the financial needs of the Madoff victims. That expectations’’ of a customer—the SIPC Trust- HON. SCOTT GARRETT has not been the case. Quite the contrary, in ee has ignored the statutory requirement of OF NEW JERSEY fact, has occurred. SIPC has denied protection SIPA and has devised a ‘‘cash-in/cash-out’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to over half the accounts at closing, in direct formulation (CICO) to determine a customer’s violation of the legal mandates of SIPA as cur- ‘‘net equity’’. To suggest that the Securities In- Thursday, February 17, 2011 rently in affect; provided full protection to only vestor Protection Act would have the effect of Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, late in the 25% of accounts; taken nearly two years to denying customers their legal right to rely on 111th Congress, I introduced, with co-spon- pay advances to the limited group deemed eli- their account statement is counterintuitive. sors, Mr. KING of New York and Ms. ROS- gible; and threatened to claw back funds from This formulation was developed from a posi- LEHTINEN of Florida, the Equitable Treatment roughly 1000 innocent customers. tion of hindsight once the Trustee, his lawyers, of Investors Act (H.R. 6531). This bill re- So that my colleagues may judge for them- and forensic accountants were inside the affirmed and clarified the key protections for selves the urgent need for this Congressional Madoff firm and learned that no trades had securities investors intended by Congress in intervention, let me highlight key factors sup- been made by the firm for customers. the 1970 enactment of the Securities Investor porting this need for action. Even though customers had regularly re- Protection Act (SIPA) and major amendments The legislative record surrounding the en- ceived monthly account statements showing to that Act in 1978. actments of the 1970 Act and the 1978 trades and holdings in ‘‘real securities’’ (often Today I reintroduce that legislation with amendments is replete with statements from blue chips in the Dow 100) that were sup- clarifying amendments. The central purpose of the legislative floor managers, active sup- ported periodically by trade confirmations in the legislation is to reaffirm the original Con- porters, committee reports, the Treasury, the those stocks, the Trustee declared that all gressional intent on two key aspects of the ad- SEC, and securities industry spokespeople lik- transactions were ‘‘fictitious’’ and that statutory ministration of SIPA in the liquidation of a ening the intended SIPC protection to the words such as ‘‘owed’’ and ‘‘positions’’ had no bankrupt broker-dealer firm. First, as a general bank customer protection offered by the FDIC. meaning. He further has asserted that in a matter, the determination of customer ‘‘net eq- Likewise, the legislative history emphasizes Ponzi scheme the customer has no basis for uity’’ shall rely on the final account statement protection of all innocent customers from bro- ‘‘reasonable expectation’’—a public utterance received from the debtor prior to closing, plus kerage failure, with particular mention of small, which will destroy the public’s confidence in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.024 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 our securities markets at odds with SIPA’s pri- ceived no SIPA financial protection (over half) BAD LANGUAGE: ENGLISH-ONLY mary policy objective. and those receiving inadequate and dilatory BILLS ONCE AGAIN ATTEMPT TO To execute the Trustee’s CICO formulation relief, is the opportunity to file fraud claims PENALIZE IMMIGRANTS it is necessary to examine every customer ac- against the ‘‘general’’ bankruptcy estate, when count over the entire term of the relationship and if assets are assigned to it. For most of (for many spanning 20 to 30 years) to sum up HON. GENE GREEN the innocent customers, now in desperate fi- total deposits and total withdrawals (without OF TEXAS providing any return on investment—even a nancial condition and fraught with daily anx- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standard rate). If deposits exceed withdrawals iety, such relief is temporally distant with chal- the customer has a ‘‘net equity’’ and qualifies lenging prospects for success. In a general Thursday, February 17, 2011 for SIPC protection under CICO. If withdrawals bankruptcy proceeding these individuals, many exceed deposits over the life of the relation- of them aged, will be competing with claimants Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ship, the customer is declared ineligible for (financial institutions and the like) with far I would like to submit the following editorial: SIPC relief and may be targeted for greater resources and top-line legal represen- BAD LANGUAGE: ENGLISH-ONLY BILLS ONCE ‘‘clawback’’ of the net withdrawals. tation. AGAIN ATTEMPT TO PENALIZE IMMIGRANTS How, you may ask, could the Trustee ignore the SIPA definition of ‘‘net equity’’ and pro- To his credit, the Trustee, with aid provided [From the Brownsville Herald, Feb. 13, 2011] ceed to institute ‘‘clawback’’ actions? The an- by the U.S. Attorney’s office, has assembled Among the various bills offered in Wash- swer lies in SIPA’s incorporation by reference some significant assets from parties complicit ington and Austin are new efforts to force of provisions and powers under the Federal with the debtor. The innocent customers of every US. resident to speak English. Bankruptcy Code. However, the Bankruptcy Madoff should without question have the first U.S. Rep. Steve King, R–Iowa, has pledged Code does not permit ‘‘clawbacks’’ of amounts to file an English-only bill in Congress. and priority claim for relief in the distribution of Similar bills have already been filed in the paid by a broker to a customer to satisfy the those assets. That is the clear intent of SIPA broker’s legal obligations to the customer—our Texas Legislature. in establishing claims to ‘‘customer funds’’ be- securities system could not work any other State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R–Angleton, way. Again, SIPC and the Trustee are dis- fore assets move into the general bankruptcy has filed legislation to make English the of- regarding the clear body of law to further harm estate. Had the Trustee, at the outset of this ficial state language and require that all of- receivership, followed historic SIPC practices ficial business be conducted in that lan- the Madoff victims. guage. Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt, R–Lexington, Let us now examine the results of this re- using customer final statements to determine has offered a bill mandating that driving ceivership to date to determine just how equi- ‘‘net equity’’, then all of these innocent cus- tests be given only in English. table its performance has been. tomers would now be eligible for the distribu- We doubt that such bills would pass con- At closing, the approximately 4900 accounts tion of ‘‘customer funds’’ under some equitable stitutional muster. The First Amendment of BLMIS that have filed claims for relief with plan devised by the Trustee with the approval clearly states that ‘‘Congress shall make no SIPC had aggregate final statement values of of the Bankruptcy Court. Moreover, they would law . . . abridging the freedom of speech. roughly $57 Billion. Of that 4900, well less . . .’’ That should include laws limiting the than half of those accounts (2053) have been be protected and assisted in their distress by language that people choose to speak. determined eligible for SIPA protection under full advances from the SIPC Fund, which has The nativists who support such legislation the Trustee’s CICO formulation. Only 1207 of the resources to provide such relief. forget this country’s honorable history of ac- those eligible accounts will receive full SIPA Two additional matters need to be under- cepting troubled refugees, such from Cuba in 1980, Indochina in the 1970s and various de- relief benefits—advance payment of $500,000 stood by my colleagues. Because the use of and a priority status to the distribution of re- fectors from the Soviet bloc countries the CICO methodology reduced dramatically covered ‘‘customer funds’’ up to the remaining throughout the Cold War. It’s unreasonable the number of customers qualifying for ad- and cruel to accept these people, only to im- balance of the CICO-approved claim. 846 of pose our oppressive rules on their behavior. the approved claims will receive advance pay- vances from the SIPC Fund (an entity funded by the broker-dealer community and expressly Language restrictions on driver’s tests ments averaging $200,000; and because the make little sense, especially in a border advances fully satisfy the CICO claim these established for the early relief of customers), state like Texas. Many foreign nationals accounts have no priority status with respect that Fund has benefited by a savings of over spend significant amounts of time in this to customer funds. 2728 accounts receive no $1 billion. To make this outcome more unac- state, whether on business or on vacation. relief (advances or priority status) under SIPA. ceptable, the failure to distribute those funds Many of them drive on our streets when These numbers, derived from SIPC re- means that customer refund claims to the IRS they’re here. With trade pacts calling for sponses to the House Financial Services Sub- greater access to shipments from other coun- for ‘‘theft losses’’ will be increased by some committee on Capital Markets, portray an out- tries, we should encourage people to show come distressingly out of step with Congress’ $300 million. Thus the broker-dealer commu- proficiency and knowledge of our traffic intent for SIPA protection. nity’s responsibility gets passed on to the laws; language restrictions will only discour- The overall record of performance in pro- American taxpayer. age people from working to get those li- censes. viding investment protection in this case is The conduct of this receivership has been even worse. The bulk of advance payments to The ability to conduct business in other pitifully inadequate in fulfilling the protections languages should be evident to all state law- eligible accountholders were distributed in the of the Madoff victims contemplated by Con- makers. More than $150 billion in goods are last quarter of 2010, fully two years after the gress in 1970 and 1978. The processes em- traded between Texas and Mexico each year closing of BLMIS. There is absolutely no way ployed by the Trustee, from the standpoint of alone. Greater investment and trade coming to square that performance with the clear from Japan, China, and other countries mandate in Section 9(a) of SIPA for ‘‘prompt the typical customer, have been needlessly should inspire officials to expand rather than payment’’ of advances—a mandate which rec- time consuming and remarkably expensive. In restrict languages that are accepted for legal ognized that most customers, victimized by its most recent response to the Capital Mar- documents. bankruptcy of their broker-dealer, will be in kets Subcommittee, SIPC advises that the Language is not a major problem for this dire need of urgent financial relief. Trustee, his law firm, and other consultants country. Many immigrants come here unable Now let us turn our attention to the to speak English but, more than 80 percent have been paid some $288 million over two of their children are fluent in the language. ‘‘clawback’’ suits against innocent customers years and contemplate billing for another $1 who over the course of their investment rela- English is the primary language of some 94 billion over the next four years. All the while, percent of their grandchildren. tionship withdrew what they rightly believed to be earnings for normal real life purposes—in- many Madoff victims are scrambling to exist. However, such bills send a clear message to people in other countries: We don’t want you come to support retirement, payment of Fed- It is my earnest hope that an overwhelming here. As America continues to fall behind eral, State, and local taxes, helping a child majority of my colleagues will join me in sup- other countries academically and is losing with a home purchase, assisting a grandchild porting this legislation, which is so important, trade and commerce to other countries, we with college costs etc.—only now to find the not only for the protection of many innocent in- might be convincing some of the brightest Trustee demanding a return of some of those vestors, but also for encouraging investment minds to stay home, and benefit their home disbursements. countries, not the U.S. going forward, which is critical to the economic What the Trustee now suggests as relief for We trust majorities of lawmakers will see all the Madoff victims, those who have re- renewal our country needs. the folly in these bills.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.025 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E267 HONORING P. MICHAEL FREEMAN, As the economy has weakened and the Through service to his community, fidelity to FIRE CHIEF OF LOS ANGELES County has faced major budget challenges, his mission, and dedication to his family, Alex- COUNTY Chief Freeman has done an outstanding job of ander leaves a behind a lasting tribute to his maintaining the proper staffing, professional ideals. I ask my colleagues to join with me in HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO service and quick response times that our celebrating the legacy of Mr. R.C. Alexander. OF CALIFORNIA residents have come to expect. He has man- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aged the many facets of the department well, from emergency medical services to haz- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Thursday, February 17, 2011 ardous materials response to the lifeguarding DEBT Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, we rise of our many beaches. He has strengthened today to honor P. Michael Freeman, our good the department’s cooperation and coordination HON. MIKE COFFMAN friend and long time Fire Chief of Los Angeles with regional, state and federal emergency re- OF COLORADO County. Chief Freeman is retiring after 22 sponse partners. Additionally, Chief Freeman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of service as the Fire Chief and 47 has continuously worked to improve the diver- years as a firefighter. His commitment to the sity of the department by hiring more female Thursday, February 17, 2011 Los Angeles community, dedication to his em- and minority firefighters. Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, ployees, and strong leadership of the depart- Chief Freeman implemented many important today our national debt is ment will be greatly missed. life safety response programs that are integral $14,129,889,690,377.50. Chief Freeman was born and raised in Los to the department’s operations today. These On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th Angeles County. He moved to Dallas and had include Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Congress, the national debt was a 25-year career with the Dallas Fire Depart- the Canine Search Program, a 24-hour Health $10,638,425,746,293.80. ment eventually rising to the rank of Acting Hazardous Materials Division, and the This means the national debt has increased Fire Chief. During that time, he served our na- Firehawk Helicopter Program. by $3,491,463,944,083.70 since then. tion honorably in the Army Reserve. It was in Mr. Speaker, as Members of the Los Ange- This debt and its interest payments we are 1989 that the Los Angeles County Board of les County delegation, we would like to per- passing to our children and all future Ameri- Supervisors made the wise decision to bring sonally acknowledge and commend P. Mi- cans. Chief Freeman home and make him the eighth chael Freeman for his dedication to the people f Fire Chief of Los Angeles County. of Los Angeles. He is a model of the brave, Chief Freeman has been one of the most honorable and selfless public servant that is TRAGEDY IN KHOJALY, respected and longest serving public servants displayed every day by the men and women AZERBAIJAN in the history of Los Angeles County. He has of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. steadfastly faced the many challenges that We are privileged to have worked with Chief HON. BILL SHUSTER come with running a fire department in a Freeman. We ask the House to join us in con- OF PENNSYLVANIA county of 10.5 million people, 4,000 square gratulating Chief Freeman on his many years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES miles, 88 cities, 70 miles of coastline, dense of service and wish him much success in his Thursday, February 17, 2011 urban areas, towering mountain ranges and future endeavors. deep forests. He has effectively led the fire Members who signed: GRACE F. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, as the Co- department through the annual wildfire sea- NAPOLITANO, KAREN BASS, HOWARD L. BER- Chairman of the House Azerbaijan Caucus, I sons, overseeing and containing some of the MAN, JANE HARMAN, HOWARD P. MCKEON, rise today to bring attention to the tragedy that worst wildfires in the history of California in LAURA RICHARDSON, LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, took place in Khojaly, Azerbaijan, a town and 2003 and 2009. He coordinated the response ADAM B. SCHIFF, MAXINE WATERS, DAVID townspeople that were destroyed on February with other government agencies to the DREIER, XAVIER BECERRA, JUDY CHU, KEVIN 26, 1992. Northridge earthquake and the many other MCCARTHY, GARY G. MILLER, DANA ROHR- Sadly, today there is little attention or inter- earthquakes that have rocked Los Angeles ABACHER, LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ, BRAD SHERMAN, est paid to the plight of Khojaly outside of over the years. He has expertly overseen the HENRY A. WAXMAN. Azerbaijan. However, one of our greatest daily operations of the department in respond- f strengths as elected officials is the opportunity ing to the multitude of emergencies that arise HONORING R.C. ALEXANDER to bring to light truths that are little known and in an urban environment. command recognition. As a friend of Azer- Chief Freeman has improved the depart- baijan, I am proud to remind my colleagues ment’s emergency response capabilities and HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN that we must never forget the tragedy that OF TENNESSEE has been a strong advocate for the depart- took place at Khojaly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment with the federal government. He has At the time, the Khojaly tragedy was widely worked with Members of Congress to ensure Thursday, February 17, 2011 covered by the international media, including the first responder community has access to Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, business the Boston Globe, Washington Post, New the federal resources they need for fire pre- leader Peter Drucker believes, ‘‘whenever you York Times, Financial Times, and many other vention programs, emergency response equip- see a successful business, someone once European and Russian news agencies. ment, and natural disaster preparedness train- made a courageous decision.’’ Mr. Speaker, I Khojaly, a town in the Nagorno-Karabakh ing. He has organized and led the effort to im- rise today to tell you of one successful busi- region of Azerbaijan, now under the control of plement a new Los Angeles Regional Inter- nessman who lived Drucker’s mantra. Born on Armenian forces, was the site of the largest operable Communications System (LA–RICS). a working farm in Williamson County, Alex- killing of ethnic Azerbaijani civilians. With a This system will allow first responders ander built an automotive empire in Middle population of approximately 7,000, Khojaly throughout the county to communicate effec- Tennessee. Through humble beginnings to a was one of the largest urban settlements of tively on solutions to emergencies ranging sprinting end, R.C. Alexander spent his life de- the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. from major disasters to day-to-day events. veloping a strong sense of business, family, According to Human Rights Watch and Chief Freeman has volunteered in numer- and community. other international observers the massacre ous roles with the federal government to lend Starting with nine employees and single gas was committed by the ethnic Armenian armed his expertise to improving emergency re- station in Murfreesboro, TN, R.C. Alexander forces, reportedly with the help of the Russian sponse services across the nation. He served grew Alexander Automotive into 22 locations 366th Motor Rifle Regiment. Human Rights as chairman of the board of FIRESCOPE and throughout Franklin, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Watch described the Khojaly Massacre as as a member of the Federal Emergency Man- Dickson, and Cookeville. Built upon the ten- ‘‘the largest massacre to date in the conflict’’ agement Agency’s National Urban Search and ants of hard work, dedication to community, over Nagorna-Karabakh. In a 1993 report, the Rescue (USAR) Advisory Committee. In 2003, and straightforward business models, Alex- watchdog group stated ‘‘there are no exact fig- he was selected by Secretary Tom Ridge to ander Automotive maintained almost 1,000 ures for the number of Azeri civilians killed be- serve as a member of the U.S. Department of employees at the time of R.C. Alexander’s cause Karabakh Armenian forces gained con- Homeland Security’s emergency responder death. He led not only generations of his own trol of the area after the massacre’’ and ‘‘while advisory committee. He also served as chair- family to excellence, but taught those in his in- it is widely accepted that 200 Azeris were man of the International Association of Fire fluence of the straightforward business prac- murdered, as many as 500–1,000 may have Chiefs Terrorism Task Force. tices that brought him success. died.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.028 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 Newsweek Magazine reported: ‘‘Azerbaijan Today, Syd continues to be a part of his It is our intention to meet with representa- was a charnel house again last week: a place family’s lives not only with his grandchildren, tives from the Thai Government and with op- of mourning refugees and dozens of mangled but also with his great-grandchildren. Syd’s position leaders to study the current situation. corpses dragged to a makeshift morgue be- activism is sustained by serving on the Execu- But it is clear that in the wake of the worst vio- hind the mosque. They were ordinary Azer- tive Board of the Florida Alliance for Retired lence in decades, the Thai Government needs baijani men, women and children of Khojaly, a Americans and as the Director of Brittany C. to hold free and fair elections. small village in war-torn Nagorno-Karabakh Kings Point in Florida. This is a wonderful op- With the recent uprising in Egypt and other overrun by Armenian forces on 25–26 Feb- portunity to honor Syd for his lifetime of activ- parts of the Middle East and Asia by individ- ruary. Many were killed at close range while ism, and I join his family and friends in con- uals who demand their freedom, Congress trying to flee; some had their faces mutilated, gratulating him on this joyous occasion. needs to be clear that it stands for the basic others were scalped.’’ Congratulations to Syd and his entire family freedoms and rights of people around the Time Magazine stated ‘‘While the details are on his 95th birthday. world. argued, this much is plain: something grim f f and unconscionable happened in the Azer- baijani town of Khojaly two weeks ago. So far, HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN RECOGNIZING U.S. IMMIGRATION some 200 dead Azerbaijanis, many of them GEORGE MASON WALKER AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT mutilated, have been transported out of the SPECIAL AGENTS ZAPATA AND town tucked inside the Armenian-dominated HON. ANDER CRENSHAW AVILA enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh for burial in OF FLORIDA neighboring Azerbaijan. The total number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON deaths—the Azerbaijanis claim 1,324 civilians Thursday, February 17, 2011 OF MISSISSIPPI have been slaughtered, most of them women Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, Captain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and children—is unknown.’’ George Mason Walker, 82, of Fort McCoy, Thursday, February 17, 2011 Azerbaijan has been a strong strategic part- Florida died Saturday, January 22, 2011. A Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ner and friend of the United States. The trag- native of Jacksonville, he lived most of his life edy of Khojaly was a crime against humanity er, today, I rise to express my sincere condo- in Putnam and Marion Counties. lences about a reprehensible attack on two and I urge my colleagues to join me in stand- George M. Walker served his country in ing with Azerbaijanis as they commemorate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement both the U.S. Navy during World War II and officers earlier this week in Mexico, while driv- this tragedy. the U.S. Merchant Marines during peacetime f ing between Mexico City and Monterrey, Mex- and the Vietnam War. He also served for 15 ico. HONORING SYD BYKOFSKY years as a ship pilot in the Panama Canal. I honor the sacrifice of Special Agent Jaime Captain Walker was a member of First Bap- J. Zapata, who lost his life and Special Agent HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH tist Church of Orange Springs, Florida. Before Victor Avila, who is continuing to recover from his health became frail, he twice weekly could injuries sustained during the attack. OF FLORIDA be found walking the Right to Life Abortion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2006, Special Agent Zapata began his Line in Ocala, Florida. career with ICE in Laredo, Texas as part of Captain Walker was a Mason, a Shriner and Thursday, February 17, 2011 the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Unit a member of the International Organization of Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to and as a member of the Border Enforcement Masters, Mates and Pilots Association. rise today to congratulate Syd Bykofsky on his Security Task Force. At the time of his death, I commend Captain George M. Walker for 95th birthday. Born in New York City, Syd has he was detailed to ICE’s Attache´ office in his patriotism to his country, devoted service dedicated his life to helping others, and to Mexico City. to his church, impressive career history, and being a loud and commanding voice for work- Special Agent Zapata began his tenure at life of love and caring concern for his family ers’ rights. the Department of Homeland Security as a and fellow man. Syd began his political activism at the age U.S. Border Patrol Agent in Yuma, Arizona. of 14. When he was just 18 years old, Syd so- f Law enforcement and border security were lidified his activism by advocating for a 40 IN SUPPORT OF BASIC FREEDOMS early passions for this Brownsville, Texas na- hour work week and picketing on behalf of AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THAILAND tive, as he graduated from the University of Laundry Workers, Taxi Drivers, and Millinery Texas at Brownsville in 2005 with a Bachelor Workers, to ensure a better work environment HON. TED POE of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. for future generations. In his 20s, Syd joined I understand that his fellow agent, Special OF TEXAS the Workmen’s Circle and served locally and Agent Victor Avila, was injured in the attack IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationally in many leadership positions. Since and is now recovering in his home. My 1993, Syd has been an active member of the Thursday, February 17, 2011 thoughts and prayers are with Special Agent Workmen’s Circle Florida Regional Board. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last No- Victor Avila, and I am hoping and praying for Syd continued his political and social activ- vember, the Helsinki Commission on Security his healthy recovery. ism and in 1965 he marched on Washington and Cooperation in Europe extended an invita- These agents were two of the hundreds of with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Syd continued tion to the former Prime Minister of Thailand ICE personnel around the globe. Every day, his fight for equal opportunity when he partici- Thaksin Shinawatra and a representative from committed agents like Special Agents Zapata pated in the Selma to Montgomery March for the current Thai government to present testi- and Avila collaborate with their foreign coun- Civil Rights; and, by demonstrating for Mem- mony at a briefing on the alleged human rights terparts to dismantle criminal organizations phis Garbage Workers and Nurses in Atlanta, violations that took place in Thailand back in that pose a border security and law enforce- Georgia, Syd’s contributions to workers rights March 2010 at a legal demonstration resulting ment threat to the United States. expanded over the years. in the deaths of at least 80 Thai civilians and Our Nation is fortunate to have the men and Even though Syd maintained a busy sched- the imprisonment of at least 350 other civil- women of the U.S. Immigration and Customs ule as a community activist, he always made ians. Enforcement keeping us safe and secure. time to be involved in the life of his family. Unfortunately, this briefing was postponed Their bravery and dedication serve as a fine Having been the President of both the PTA until the new Congress convened and a new example for all Americans. and the Father’s Club of his children’s public commission chairman was appointed. Now I know the Department of Homeland Secu- school, he was a proud and dedicated father that the new Congress is here, I hope the Hel- rity and other law enforcement groups are to his children. His commitment to his children sinki Commission will re-issue the invitations. working closely with the authorities in Mexico and the community continued as he became I am personally traveling to Thailand next to ensure that the perpetrators of this attack the Vice President of the 61st Precinct Com- week with my colleague Congressman DANA are identified and brought to justice. munity Council Day Camp. Syd helped orga- ROHRABACHER from the House Committee on To the family of Special Agent Zapata as nize Marlboro Houses Day Camp, served on Foreign Affairs to look into the extent of the al- well as his ICE brothers and sisters, I offer my the local school board of District 21K in Brook- leged human rights violations, including the deepest sympathies. His sacrifice in service lyn and assisted in opening John Dewey High detainment of over 350 demonstrators by the for our country and your family’s enormous School for Special Education. current Thai government. loss are not, and will not, be forgotten.

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ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION COM- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 MEMORATING FORT LAUDER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House in Committee of the Whole DALE, FLORIDA, ON ITS CENTEN- House on the State of the Union had under NIAL ANNIVERSARY Thursday, February 17, 2011 consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- priations for the Department of Defense and Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask the the other departments and agencies of the House of Representatives to join me in recog- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS nizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: OF FLORIDA Civil War and the contributions of African Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chair, I am pleased that Mr. AKIN plans to withdraw his amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans in abolishing slavery. #181 to defund the bipartisan indoor lighting The Association for the Study of African Thursday, February 17, 2011 provision of the historic Energy Independence American Life and History, ASALH, selected and Security Act, which President Bush signed Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘African Americans and the Civil War’’ as its into law in 2007. rise to introduce a resolution commemorating 2011 National Black History theme to show Let me underscore a few facts: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on its centennial an- appreciation for the successful efforts of free First, Chairman UPTON plans to hold an niversary. The city was incorporated on March and enslaved African Americans, during the oversight hearing on this provision in the near 27, 1911, but in fact Fort Lauderdale’s history Civil War, to end slavery. ASALH has issued future—so action today would have been pre- goes back much further. a statement, which I bring to the Floor: mature. Second, the National Electrical Manufactur- Thousands of years ago the Glades Culture In 1861, as the United States stood at the ers Association, which represents the domes- and Tequesta people settled in the area, al- brink of Civil War, people of African descent, tic manufacturers of light bulbs and includes though the modern history of the area began both enslaved and free persons, waited with a GE, Sylvania and Phillips, urges a ‘‘no’’ vote. in the early 1800s with the Seminole Indian watchful eye. They understood that a war be- Third, the law does not ban incandescent Tribe settlements. Conflict arose between the tween the North and the South might bring light bulbs, or force Americans to buy Chi- Native Americans and local white planters, about jubilee—the destruction of slavery and nese-made compact fluorescent bulbs that leading to a series of wars over several dec- universal freedom. When the Confederacy contain small traces of mercury. ades. It was during the Second Seminole War, fired upon Fort Sumter and war ensued, Presi- Fourth, what the law does is set a glide path in the 1830s and 1840s, that Major William dent Abraham Lincoln maintained that the to US manufacture of more efficient light bulbs—which are already saving consumers Lauderdale commanded a detachment of sol- paramount cause was to preserve the Union, an average of $200 per family per year. Manu- diers who built a fort along the New River, for- not end slavery. Frederick Douglass, the most ever imprinting his name on the area. facturing facilities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North prominent black leader, opined that regardless Carolina, Florida and Torrance, CA—in my In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as of intentions, the war would bring an end to district—are creating thousands of new jobs regional investments in rail, water, and road slavery, America’s ‘‘peculiar institution.’’ right now. transportation took off, trading posts and resi- Over the course of the war, the 4 million Finally, when the law passed by a strong bi- dential neighborhoods grew up in the area, people of African descent in the United States partisan vote my co-author Rep. UPTON said: until Fort Lauderdale became a city in 1911. ‘‘. . . it is a bipartisan effort in every way . . . proved Douglass right. Free and enslaved Four years later the city became the seat in this is where we need to be . . . where the blacks rallied around the Union flag in the the newly-created Broward County. world needs to be.’’ cause of freedom. From the cotton and to- By World War Two Fort Lauderdale had be- And then-Ranking Member on Energy and bacco fields of the South to the small towns Commerce Rep. BARTON added: ‘‘. . . this is come a major resort town, shipping port, and and big cities of the North, nearly 200,000 one of the few areas where there has been military base, where pilots and submarines did joined the Grand Army of the Republic and constructive dialogue and bipartisanship . . .’’ battle with German U-boats off the coast of took up arms to destroy the Confederacy. Withdrawing this amendment is the proper Florida. The postwar period saw Broward be- They served as recruiters, soldiers, nurses, thing to do and I commend Rep. AKIN for come the second largest county in the State, and spies, and endured unequal treatment, doing so. and turned Fort Lauderdale into a major me- f tropolis, commercial hub, and tourist destina- massacres, and riots as they pursued their tion. quest for freedom and equality. Their record of FULL-YEAR CONTINUING service speaks for itself, and Americans have APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Today, Fort Lauderdale has over 180,000 never fully realized how their efforts saved the residents and ten million annual visitors. Near- Union. SPEECH OF by Port Everglades is the third busiest cruise port in the United States, and the city is a In honor of the efforts of people of African HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO global center for yachting, with over 100 mari- descent to destroy slavery and inaugurate uni- OF HAWAII nas and 42,000 yachts. The city’s International versal freedom in the United States, the Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Boat Show is the third largest in the world. ciation for the Study of African American Life Wednesday, February 16, 2011 From pristine beaches and entertainment and History has selected ‘‘African Americans The House in Committee of the Whole centers to its economic vitality and transpor- and the Civil War’’ as the 2011 National Black House on the State of the Union had under tation network, Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant History Theme. We urge all Americans to consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- priations for the Department of Defense and and livable destination city. The past hundred study and reflect on the value of their contribu- tions to the nation.’’ the other departments and agencies of the years have seen unprecedented growth and Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- civic betterment, the outgrowth of suburbs and Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: the rising of skyscrapers. I know that the next atives to join me in recognizing the 150th An- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- hundred years will mark great new achieve- niversary of the Civil War, and applauding Afri- port of the Chu amendment, and for the ments in urban development and economic can Americans for their work to abolish slav- 19,000 students in Hawaii who rely on Pell prosperity. I offer my congratulations to the ery and for their contributions toward the grants to pay for college. city and its residents on the occasion of Fort equalization among American races. That’s 22 percent of the student body at Lauderdale’s centennial anniversary. Maui College. 30 percent at the University of

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I urge my colleagues to sup- The underlying bill turns a blind eye to these Youth Programs providing afterschool, child port this amendment, and oppose these reck- 19,000 students in Hawaii, and 9 million stu- care, gang prevention, and intervention serv- less, job-killing cuts to critical infrastructure dents nationwide. H.R. 1 would slash Pell ices; 4. Senior Programs that offer meals, programs. grants by more than 15 percent, the largest housing placement, and recreation; 5. Con- f cut in the program’s history. struction and improvement of critical public fa- Investing in education is an investment in cilities and infrastructure; and 6. Business HONORING MARVIN MANNING our future. Employees with a bachelor’s de- Loan Programs to bring development and jobs gree earn more than $20,000 per year more into our communities. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH than those without a degree, and in turn con- Mr. Chair, the federal budget is not merely OF FLORIDA tribute more to the economy in taxes and a ledger documenting receipts and expendi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spending. For low-income families struggling tures but a reflection of our national values. Thursday, February 17, 2011 to make ends meet, Pell grants are a lifeline And certainly nothing is more central to our to help students pay for college. national character than its strong, healthy, and Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Meanwhile, Pell grants have not kept pace vibrant local communities. The CDBG program honor of my friend, Marvin Manning, for his with rising tuition costs. In 1979, Pell grants is indispensable if we are to continue the im- 85th birthday. Born in Ohio, Marvin valiantly helped low-income students at four-year public portant community and economic development served his country during World War II in the colleges pay for 77 percent of their tuition, initiatives needed to revitalize our economy, United States Navy. Upon returning from his fees, room, and board. Today, the grant cov- create jobs, and put people back to work in service, Marvin used the G.I. Bill to graduate ers less than half that—just 34 percent of col- homes they own and can afford. from The Ohio State University. lege expenses. f In 1987, after serving for years as the Chief In this difficult economy, slashing invest- Financial Officer for a jewelry company, ments in education like Pell is exactly the FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Marvin retired to South Florida. After the wrong move to make. The Chu amendment APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 move, Marvin quickly became involved in poli- would restore full funding to the Pell grant pro- tics and in the community. Marvin chaired the SPEECH OF gram, and I urge my colleagues to adopt it. Dade County Community Coalition, was the Chief Community Advisor for Congressman f HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Bill Lehman, and worked for Senator BILL NEL- OF MARYLAND FULL-YEAR CONTINUING SON’s 1990 gubernatorial campaign. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 In 1997, Marvin moved from Dade County Tuesday, February 15, 2011 into Florida’s 19th Congressional district. Here, SPEECH OF The House in Committee of the Whole he continued his volunteerism where he has HON. LAURA RICHARDSON House on the State of the Union had under served as President of the Century Village consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Democratic Club, President of the Century of OF CALIFORNIA priations for the Department of Defense and Boca Raton Umbrella Association, COBRUA, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the other departments and agencies of the as President of the Yarmouth Association, was Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- on the Half Penney Board, and serves on the tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: The House in Committee of the Whole Executive Board of the West Boca Community House on the State of the Union had under Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong Council. consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- support of this amendment. I, along with much of the South Florida com- priations for the Department of Defense and The Continuing Resolution on the floor munity, am most grateful for Marvin’s close the other departments and agencies of the today makes irresponsible and dangerous cuts work and relationships with our local elected Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- in transportation and development, doing harm officials. When Hurricane Wilma devastated tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: to a construction sector already facing 20 per- South Florida, Marvin’s hard work, along with Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- cent unemployment and delaying the invest- the help of former Congressman Robert position to Section 2226 of the bill, which will ments needed to bring our nation’s infrastruc- Wexler, Commissioner Burt Aaronson, and cut funding for the Community Development ture into a state of good repair. These cuts, other local officials led to a speedy response Block Grant (CDBG) program from the current which are opposed by our business commu- which guaranteed that Century Village got the level $3.948 billion to $1.5 billion, a 62 percent nity, come with a price—lost productivity, less assistance it needed in the aftermath of the decrease. safety, and a higher cost for repairs later as storm. This drastic reduction would have a dev- our system continues to deteriorate. It has been an honor to count Marvin as a astating impact on communities all across Eliminating funding for DC Metro is just one colleague, an advisor, and most of all a friend. America, including my district, and hinder our example of the Republicans’ penny-wise, I would like to congratulate Marvin and his ability to continue doing our part in aiding the pound-foolish approach to deficit reduction. family on his 85th birthday, and I look forward Nation’s economic recovery. The Federal Government relies on the Metro to many more years of working together with CDBG works. In Los Angeles County, for system to bring thousands of employees to Marvin to better the South Florida community. example, CDBG funding has provided a direct work every day—to the Pentagon, to the De- f benefit to low- and moderate-income residents partment of Homeland Security, to all the Fed- and their neighborhoods, something that sim- eral agencies that help provide services to the HONORING ZELPHA (ZEP) MONT- ply would not have been possible without this American people. More than half of Metrorail GOMERY-WHATLEY THE BUILDER federal-local partnership. stations serve Federal facilities. When the OF ‘‘MISS BERNICE’S HOUSE’’ Over the past five years, Los Angeles Coun- Metro does not work, the government cannot ty’s CDBG program has accomplished the fol- work. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON lowing: 1. created or retained 1,109 jobs; 2. This $150 million investment makes the OF MISSISSIPPI provided loans and technical assistance to capital improvements that are necessary to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 14,000 businesses; 3. provided assist- make the system safe and reliable. And every ance to over four million individuals in unincor- dollar is matched by our local partners in Thursday, February 17, 2011 porated areas and participating cities in Los Maryland, DC, and Virginia. These funds are Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Angeles County; 4. preserved 6,217 housing budgeted to make critical safety improve- er, I rise today to honor Ms. Zelpha (Zep) units; 5. provided improvements to almost ments, replace aging rail cars, and rebuild Montgomery-Whatley, The Builder of ‘‘Miss 23,000 facilities; and 6. removed over 28 mil- miles of track. Without them, we will see re- Bernice’s House.’’ The Northside Haven Asso- lion square feet of graffiti. duced reliability and degraded customer serv- ciation, Inc., and Miss Bernice’s House exist Mr. Chair, reducing CDBG funding would ice. today, primarily because of two women—two mean curtailing or cancelling the following Mr. Chair, short-sighted cuts to infrastruc- Black women of Holmes County, Mississippi. types of activities in my district and countless ture eliminate home-grown jobs and delay crit- One had great spiritual wisdom, strength and

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Zep gave up her life’s work of The House in Committee of the Whole Nation’s business and economic recovery. I public service where she lived ‘‘up North’’ and House on the State of the Union had under am extremely concerned about recent actions having been accepted to the Peace Corps to consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- by the Army Corps of Engineers and its failure work in West Africa. priations for the Department of Defense and to maintain the Lower Mississippi River deep the other departments and agencies of the draft navigation channel. Approximately 60 Instead and as God would have it, Zep Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- percent of all U.S. grain exports are shipped packed up and moved back home to Holmes tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: from the Mississippi River, and 25 percent of County, Mississippi, breaking a long standing Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong op- all large commercial bulk ships that arrive in vow never to return to Mississippi again! She position to H.R. 1. the U.S. come through the mouth of the Mis- moved back home, she thought, to help her This deeply flawed bill does nothing to cre- sissippi River. U.S. Customs and Border Pro- mother, Miss Bernice, to fulfill a dream to build ate jobs or promote economic growth. In fact, tection estimates that the river system facili- ‘‘a house of help’’ for poor senior citizens of it actually undercut these critical priorities, tates between $85 billion and $104 billion an- Holmes County and Mississippi. Miss Bernice threatening to destabilize our fragile economic nually in foreign trade through its district on convinced her daughter that ‘‘back home’’ was recovery. the Lower Mississippi River. Without imme- her ‘‘Peace Corps’’ and her ‘‘West Africa.’’ Zep The bill cuts billions of dollars from pro- diate maintenance dredging of that channel, said, ‘‘Yes,’’ to her mother and has since pro- grams that increase transportation and hous- domestic transportation costs will significantly claimed that this is the best, most challenging ing choices, reduce traffic on our highways, increase for a wide range of U.S. products and rewarding work God has ever assigned to and lower energy costs for American families. and goods, and many businesses will be her hands. Her boldness for the ‘‘street work’’ It cuts Community Development Block Grants placed at a competitive disadvantage for par- of God—‘‘helping hurting people,’’ is un- that empower local cities and counties to ticipation in the Nation’s export trade. At this time, the Corps is not meeting navi- matched! prioritize the housing and infrastructure gation channel maintenance requirements, projects that make the most sense for them. To know Zep Montgomery—to really know and as a result, the width and depth of the And it eliminates funding for the Sustainable her, is to know that she rarely considers the channel has been reduced because of silting Communities Initiative—a program that word, ‘‘No’’ as a final answer to any unsolved in the lower stretches of the river. The mari- strengthens local economic competitiveness problem. She says her daddy taught her to time transportation capabilities of the water- and reduces commutes to jobs, shops and ‘‘just look for another way.’’ She will push her- way are deteriorating rapidly, and river pilots schools. self and she will push and pull others until now have imposed operating restrictions on These proven programs are already creating ‘‘the way is found.’’ This attitude is testimony commercial vessels transiting the mouth of the jobs and stimulating economic growth. They to the mere existence of Miss Bernice’s Mississippi River, restrictions that will signifi- help local communities attract new businesses House—a Personal care/Assisted Living facil- cantly add costs and delays in the export of and jumpstart their economies. They help im- ity, Holmes County’s first and only one. When American products to international markets. prove local business districts and provide af- she was told ‘‘No,’’ by her local and State gov- Therefore, I urge the Corps of Engineers to fordable housing options nearby. And rather maintain the Lower Mississippi River deep ernments, she turned to Washington, D.C., than build expensive new roads and highways, draft navigation channel at a depth and width and her Congressman. It was understood that these programs focus on fixing what we al- that will not inhibit transportation on this vital ‘‘No’’ was not an answer, nor was it an option. ready have. waterway. The Federal government responded with an In short, these programs create jobs. High f $800,000 dollar, loan/grant package to build tech jobs. Clean energy jobs. Construction the house envisioned by her mother, who on jobs. High quality, local jobs that pay well and LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER the day of approval went home to be with the can’t be shipped overseas. MAINTENANCE Lord! Rather than enhancing these proven job Additionally, Zep knew when the mailman creators, the Majority is eliminating them. The HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN had trouble delivering the mail on the wet, irrational spending cuts in this bill completely OF NEW JERSEY muddy road where she lived, she put on her undermine these proven programs and threat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rubber boots and went to see the Holmes en to cripple our fragile economic recovery. It Thursday, February 17, 2011 makes no sense. County Board of Supervisors. They said it Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise couldn’t be done; the road couldn’t be built But I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised, today to address concerns that many of my and probably wouldn’t be built during the next given the Majority’s record on the issue. It’s colleagues have expressed to me regarding 20 years! Within 2 years a new paved road been nearly two months and we have not maintenance to the Lower Mississippi River was built, including two new concrete bridges voted on a single bill to create jobs or promote deep draft navigation channel. As the Chair- for approximately $500,000 dollars! Again, economic growth. Not one. man of the House Energy and Water Develop- when the current water system could not ac- Mr. Chair, we can’t simply cut our way to ment Appropriations Subcommittee, I am well commodate Miss Bernice’s House and her economic prosperity. aware of the economic benefits provided by community, Zep requested assistance from This CR is nothing more than a negligent the Mississippi River system that connects ap- the local water authority and was told, ‘‘No, it political gimmick. But this gimmick has real proximately 30 States in our Nation’s heart- couldn’t be done.’’ Today, a $550,000 dollar consequences. Real consequences for our land with international markets. Accordingly, new water system has been installed for her local communities whose crumbling infrastruc- the Subcommittee works hard to ensure that community and Miss Bernice’s House as a di- ture will only deteriorate further; real con- the Lower Mississippi River deep draft naviga- rect result of Zep’s faith, her tenacity and her sequences for the millions of unemployed tion channel is maintained by the Corps to hard work. Americans whose search for a job will only get meet export and import trade and other do- longer; and real consequences for Middle Zelpha is a professional helper. She be- mestic transportation needs. Class families whose struggle to stay afloat As Congress considers the Continuing Res- lieves there is no greater reason for any will only get tougher. olution for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011, human being to get up in the morning other It’s time this Congress starts doing what our I want to assure my colleagues that I have than to help another human-being. constituents sent us here to do—create jobs. provided sufficient flexibility within the Zep proclaims, ‘‘I’m in business to help peo- I urge my colleagues to support jobs creation $2,361,000,000 in the operation and mainte- ple.’’ and oppose H.R. 1. nance account for the Corps to maintain the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.043 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 Lower Mississippi River deep draft navigation FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Chair, channel to adequately meet our transportation APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 with the federal budget deficit soaring past needs. It is our intent that the Corps recog- $1.5 trillion dollars, our national debt is no nizes the economic importance of navigation SPEECH OF longer simply a pressing economic problem. It on the Lower Mississippi River when allocating HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS is a looming catastrophe. If we do not reduce these funds. government spending immediately and by OF CALIFORNIA massive amounts America will never recover. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The annual deficit alone equates to nearly HONORING BESSIE BAKER Tuesday, February 15, 2011 $5,000 for every man woman and child. That The House in Committee of the Whole means we are spending $5,000 per person House on the State of the Union had under more than we take in each year. The amount HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- of total debt our government has accumulated priations for the Department of Defense and OF MISSISSIPPI is much too great for our citizens to even fath- the other departments and agencies of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES om at $14 trillion. Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- I agree with the nonpartisan Eagle Forum Thursday, February 17, 2011 tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: citizen advocacy group which recently stated Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chair, I that if we do not drastically reduce spending er, I rise today to honor Ms. Bessie Baker. strongly oppose this bill’s elimination of fund- now, the problem won’t simply be that our chil- Could you honestly say that ‘‘My house is your ing for Title X family planning services. dren and grandchildren will be saddled with house?’’ Could you honestly say that ‘‘I will This extremely successful program helps debt. Our currency will become worthless, help you when you need me?’’ Are you willing both men and women access lifesaving pre- economic growth will become nearly impos- to ‘‘be there when your neighbor needs you?’’ ventative healthcare, including breast exams, sible and our nation will be plunged into a Are you willing to ‘‘set aside your time to do cancer screenings, and HIV tests. modern equivalent of the dark ages. Our only for others in any situation?’’ Are you willing to The proposed cuts in H.R. 1 would eliminate choice is to drastically reduce the size and ‘‘feed a stranger?’’ these, which is unconscionable. cost of our government. It is not possible to At the young age of 50, Bessie L. Baker has If my colleagues across the aisle really want raise taxes high enough to pay for all the 3 adult children and 2 teenage children. She to reduce the number of abortions in this spending the President wants. Despite the tre- continues to make silent sacrifices for others country, they should support Title X funding mendous work ethic and resourcefulness of within the community by being reliable, caring, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies the American people, it is no longer even pos- and passionate about those in need. She is al- through education and access to contracep- sible for the United States to grow our way out ways willing to put one foot in front of the tion. of this mess. Freezing spending is not other, despite personal struggles and situa- In my home state of California, Title X helps enough. Merely trimming spending is not tions that we all face day-to-day. Bessie con- more than 200,000 women avoid unintended enough. We need to cut and cut deeply. Rep- tinues to be involved not only within her fam- pregnancies. resentatives JIM JORDAN and SCOTT GARRETT ily’s lives, but also in the lives of others. She The birth rate among California teenagers and Senator JIM DEMINT have proposed $173 is the epitome of selflessness in society as a has decreased by more than half since 1992. billion of discretionary spending cuts over the whole not just today, but everyday. Without Title X funding it would be 37 percent next two years, $16.1 billion in cuts to Med- higher! f icaid, ending the ‘‘stimulus’’ program which will Eliminating the $2.2 million in Title X funds save $45 billion, and ending government own- IN REMEMBRANCE OF CLARENCE that San Diego County receives every year ership of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saving HARPER will mean taking away care in a state already another $30 billion. This proposal is an excel- struggling with limited resources. lent start. It is necessary. And it may be Amer- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH I will not let San Diego families lose these ica’s only hope if we wish to avoid an eco- OF OHIO valuable health services. nomic calamity. When women have better access to family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f planning, it leads to healthier outcomes for Thursday, February 17, 2011 both mother and child. HONORING MARY FRANCES MOORE Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Leadership proposes these cuts under the remembrance of Clarence Dominic Harper and guise of being ‘‘fiscally responsible,’’ but that HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON in honor of his commitment to family, commu- is far from reality, particularly for states that OF MISSISSIPPI nity, and country. are in budget crises like California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clarence spent his entire life devoted to his The contraceptive and other reproductive Thursday, February 17, 2011 health services provided at Title X—supported community. In 1930 he was born in Richfield, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- centers in my state saved $581,890,000 in Ohio, where he would remain and serve for er, I rise today to honor the long and distin- public funds in 2008 alone. the rest of his life. He left a profound mark on guished life of Ms. Mary Frances Moore. those with whom he lived. The denizens of Cutting family planning is fiscally irrespon- For more than twenty years she spent nu- Richfield will remember Clarence fondly due to sible. merous hours campaigning for the person she his constant support and devotion to the com- Eliminating it doesn’t save taxpayers any thought was the best candidate for political po- munity. Clarence had a great admiration for money; in fact, it puts their health and poten- sition. Whether it was going door to door col- the natural beauty of Ohio. In fact, during his tially their lives at risk. That is a cost we can- lecting absentee ballots or campaign at the life he became a self-taught expert on animals not afford. polls, she was always there. She campaigned native to Northeast Ohio. f for offices of President, Representatives, Su- Clarence also possessed a strong, vital love FULL-YEAR CONTINUING pervisors, Mayors and numerous others. If for his country. In fact, this Nation will forever APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 there is ever a political rally, you can count on be in debt to the years he devoted to serving her to be there. his Nation during the Korean War. SPEECH OF She represents the many voices, faces and Most importantly, Clarence was a family ideas that we may never hear, see, or even man. He spent 55 years of his life with his lov- HON. JEFF DUNCAN understand. She knows what is most bene- ing wife Helene. He was an active role model OF SOUTH CAROLINA ficial for our town, state and country. She for his children, Stacy, Gregory, and Mary, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES takes her political experience and uses it in a whom he was always a loving and caring fa- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 positive manner and that is to provide our citi- ther. zens the opportunity to be heard by a ballot Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under cast. in remembering Clarence Dominic Harper consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- To know her is to love her and to be on the whose legacy of commitment towards commu- priations for the Department of Defense and opposing side, well, you are in trouble. nity, country and family is an inspiration. I ex- the other departments and agencies of the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tend my sincere condolences to his wife, his Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- in recognizing Ms. Mary Frances Moore for three children and three grandchildren. tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: her role in the political arena.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17FE8.012 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E273 FULL-YEAR CONTINUING consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- HONORING MRS. ODA LUE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 priations for the Department of Defense and SANDERS GILMORE the other departments and agencies of the SPEECH OF Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong OF MISSISSIPPI OF NEW YORK support of the amendment to H.R. 1 that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would prohibit the U.S. Department of Edu- Thursday, February 17, 2011 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 cation from implementing its misguided Gainful Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- The House in Committee of the Whole Employment rule. er, I rise today to honor the long and distin- House on the State of the Union had under Since the Department of Education issued guished life of Mrs. Oda Lue Sanders Gilmore. consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- this rule, I have written numerous times, and priations for the Department of Defense and Mrs. Oda Lue Sanders Gilmore was born in have spoken directly with Secretary Duncan to 1914 in Leake County to Velmon and Maggie the other departments and agencies of the express my strong opposition to this rule. Ca- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Crouther Sanders. Being the eldest of three reer colleges serve millions of non-traditional tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: children, her parents instilled in her the impor- students across the country—including a sig- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chair, this week, the tance of education and having family values, nificant number of minorities and single par- House is debating a Continuing Resolution in which she carried and followed throughout ents. her life. She built her life on being a role (H.R. 1) that includes the dangerous elimi- In my own district, many well-respected ca- model to her students by never meeting a nation of funding to a key organization, reer colleges are helping my constituents real- stranger and always having an open door to UNFPA, that provides life-saving services to ize the dream of better careers and higher sal- women, children and families around the world assist anyone. Her motto was ‘‘Always walk aries. Yet, the Department’s rule will dis- in over 150 countries—more than any other like you have a purpose in life.’’ proportionately harm these non-traditional and organization in the world. Mrs. Gilmore received her junior high and lower-income students who rely on these insti- The work UNFPA does recognizes that high school education at Mary Holmes Semi- tutions for quality education to improve their there is a direct connection between a wom- nary for Girls in West Point, MS and continued an’s ability to plan her family, space her preg- prospects for better careers. I oppose this rule and I support this amend- her education at Jackson State College, now nancies, and give birth safely and her ability to ment because I do not believe that we should Jackson State University, where she received get an education, work outside the home, sup- use the actions of a few institutions to paint her B.S. in elementary education. Mrs. Gil- port her family, and participate fully in her the entire career college industry with one more began her teaching career in the rural community. UNFPA knows that when we ig- negative brush. I urge my colleagues to vote school system of Leake County, teaching in nore the health of women, there is a measur- yes on this amendment, which is a vote for Tribulation, Pilgrim Rest, Wesley Chapel, and able cost in terms of lost productivity, lost re- opportunity for millions of Americans across O.E. Jordan Elementary Schools. After teach- sources, and lost lives. The CR works against this country. ing the students of Leake County Schools for these efforts which is why I urge you to vote 46 years, she finally retired in 1978 from against it. f Carthage Elementary School. Mrs. Oda mar- Recent natural disasters remind us that the IN RECOGNITION OF THE ANNI- ried Hollis ‘‘Lanky’’ Gilmore in 1935, in which needs of women must not be forgotten in VERSARY OF LITHUANIAN INDE- she joined Wesley Chapel UMC, where she times of emergency. The devastating earth- PENDENCE DAY remains a faithful member to date. She has quake in Haiti did not stop the need for access served in many capacities within the church, to good maternal health care. Haiti already HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH including secretary, treasurer, nominating had the highest rate of maternal death in the OF OHIO committee and Sunday School Teacher. In the Western Hemisphere before the earthquake, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Methodist Women, she has served in with the lifetime risk of dying in childbirth various offices, such as President, Vice-Presi- Thursday, February 17, 2011 equaling 1 in 47. dent, Treasurer, and secretary on the local, Since the earthquake, UNFPA has delivered Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sub-district, and district levels. Mrs. Gilmore reproductive health supplies, including clean honor of the Cleveland Chapter of the Lithua- served as a delegate to the Mississippi Meth- delivery kits and other maternal and neonatal nian American Community’s commemoration odist Conference and, later the Mississippi health care products. of the anniversary of the restoration of Lithua- United Methodist Conference, for over 40 UNFPA helps to ensure women and their nia’s independence, and the re-establishment years. health care needs are not ignored in the wake of their independence. She has also attended national and jurisdic- of a disaster. But we can’t wait until times of On February 16, 1918, the people of Lith- tional United Methodist Women conferences in emergency to act. Each year more than uania declared their independence to the Cincinnati, OH; Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, PA; 536,000 women die due to complications de- world as a distinct country of its own culture and Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the veloped during pregnancy and childbirth, and and traditions. The state was founded on years, she has received distinguished awards another 10 million suffer debilitating illnesses democratic principles and declared its inde- and accolades from various associations and and lifelong disabilities and UNFPA works to pendence in a peaceful manner. However, organizations, with the most recent being a help prevent these deaths and complications. Lithuania’s freedom was short-lived, as the 96th birthday card from President Barack and Every step of the way, UNFPA is working to country and its people were subjected to for- First Lady Michelle Obama. help women, prevent death, and support eign occupation and conquest by the Nazi f healthy families. This bill will cut funding to the Germany regime and the U.S.S.R. during basic work UNFPA does as well as the work World War II. In 1940, the Soviet Union took VETO ANTI-ISRAEL UNITED NA- in does in times of emergency, including Haiti, control of Lithuania, without the people’s con- TIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESO- the Southeast Asia tsunami in 2004, and Af- sent. This unjust control of a free people LUTION ghanistan in 2001, among other times. lasted for 50 years. On March 11, 1990, upon For this, and scores of other reasons, I en- the fall of the Soviet Union, the people of Lith- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS courage you to vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 1. uania re-established their independence, and OF NEW JERSEY f once again, became a sovereign, free state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Lithuanian-American Community’s FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Thursday, February 17, 2011 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Cleveland Chapter has worked to connect the people of Cleveland of Lithuanian descent and Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to SPEECH OF to share their rich and vibrant culture with the call on the Administration to stand with Israel community. I offer my best wishes for the up- and veto the proposed anti-Israel United Na- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL coming celebration of their heritage and their tions Security Council resolution. Any com- OF NEW YORK independence. promise in our support for the State of Israel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me would be detrimental to efforts to bring peace Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in commemorating the independence of Lith- and prosperity to the Middle East. The United The House in Committee of the Whole uania and, in wishing the country and its peo- States should veto any resolution that endan- House on the State of the Union had under ple continued freedom and success. gers our allies in the region and threatens the

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Mr. Speak- door to door soliciting increased the member- GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST GOS- er, I was unavoidably absent on February 16, ship from 20 percent to over 60 percent. For PEL SONG 2011. If I were present, I would have voted for the next 17 years, Bob held the combined po- the following: Lummis (WY) amendment (No. sitions of vice-president and business agent; 193)—rollcall No. 61: no; Moran (VA) amend- and president and business agent of the Local HON. STEVE COHEN ment (No. 338)—rollcall No. 62: no; Flake (AZ) Union. This was the beginning of many firsts amendment (No. 376)—rollcall No. 63: no; for Bob Woodson. OF TENNESSEE Pompeo (KS) amendment (No. 376)—rollcall In 1966, Bob was the first black elected to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES No. 64: no; Reed (NY) amendment (No. the executive board of the Mississippi AFL– 379)—rollcall No. 65: no. CIO. He participated in civil rights marches, Thursday, February 17, 2011 f ‘‘not out front,’’ but concentrating more on Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ voter registration. congratulate jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum for WOODSON In 1968, Bob was a ‘‘Loyalist’’ delegate to receiving the 2011 Grammy Award from The the Democratic National Convention. In 1972, Recording Academy for Best Gospel Song. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Bob organized the Mississippi A. Philip Ran- dolph Institute, and was named chairman. In The award winning song, ‘‘It’s What I Do,’’ is OF MISSISSIPPI 1974, Bob was a delegate to the Historical from his album, The Gospel According to Jazz IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Democratic Charter Convention in Chapter III. Kirk Whalum, a Memphian, is the Thursday, February 17, 2011 son of the late Reverend Kenneth Whalum, Kansas City, Kansas. In 1975, Bob was the Sr., and Dr. Rosie Whalum. The Whalum fam- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- first black named to the ‘‘Regular’’ Hinds ily is known for their musical, spiritual and er, Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Woodson, the eighth of nine County Democratic Executive Committee. In May 1983, Bob continued his services as an community involvement in the Memphis area. children, was born in Carroll County, Mis- sissippi, to the late Mamie Dixon Woodson International Representative traveling many In addition to receiving the Grammy Award, and John Woodson. thousands of miles on job assignments in sev- Mr. Whalum was named the President and During his infant years, Bob’s family relo- eral states, including: DC, Georgia, Ten- Chief Financial Officer of the Memphis-based cated to Yazoo County, Mississippi. His dad nessee, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Mis- Soulsville Foundation in April of 2010. being a sharecropper, Bob was raised on a sissippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Mr. Whalum has been part of the music plantation. Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, New Jer- community for many years, and it is great to Bob attended a one-room country school sey and Pennsylvania. see him be recognized for his tremendous tal- from first through eighth grade, then was During Bob’s career of more than 30 years ents. Over the years, he has received multiple bused more than 70 miles, one way, to attend as a full-time Union Representative, he re- Grammy nominations and has won many high school in Yazoo City. Although a high ceived many hours of specialized academic other awards. He has received two Dove school was closer to where he lived, busing training provided by the National Labor Rela- Award nominations, a NAACP Image Awards was used to maintain segregation. After grad- tions Board in the George Meany Center for nomination and has won two Stellar Awards. uating from high school in 1956, Bob was or- Labor Studies, in the area of contract negotia- In addition to his awards, Mr. Whalum has dered to report for induction into the United tions, grievance and arbitrations, handling un- worked with impressive musical artists includ- States Armed Forces. However, being the only fair labor practice proceedings and many other ing Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther son at home to assist his dad with farming, labor management relations. Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and the plantation owner was able to secure a per- Some of Bob’s experiences include: Head Whitney Houston. manent deferment. Negotiator, Administrator, Fiscal Officer, Labor Because of Bob’s father’s failing health, the Kirk Whalum and the Whalum family are no Management Specialist, OIC Board Chairman, family gave up farming to relocate to Jackson strangers when it comes to community service Director of Minority Affairs of Mississippi AFL– in the late 50’s. Migrating from an agricultural and musical talent. His father was a prominent CIO for 12 years, president of Mississippi A. to an industrial society, his first work experi- minister at Memphis’s Olivet Baptist Church Philip Randolph Institute 1972–1979 Program ence was a carpenter’s helper. Being impa- and also served two terms on the Memphis and Evaluation Committee for Jackson Man- tient and discontent, Bob shortly thereafter ob- City Council. Kirk Whalum’s brother, Reverend power Planning Council, and the list goes on. tained a job with Swift & Company, where he Kenneth Whalum, Jr., took over their father’s Bob was very active and influential in many got his first exposure to the labor movement post at the Memphis church and is also the fa- political campaigns; and has received certifi- when he joined the Amalgamated Meat Cut- ther of recognized saxophonist, Kenneth T. cates of appreciation and recognition and sev- ters and Butcher Workers, AFL–CIO. Whalum III. Kevin Whalum, the third Whalum eral awards for his outstanding services, lead- Because of seasonal work, in July 1959, ership and contributions to help improve work- brother, is known for his talents as a jazz vo- Bob became employed at Mississippi Prod- calist. Kirk Whalum’s uncle, Hugh ‘‘Peanuts’’ ing conditions for all people. ucts, a furniture manufacture facility, as a fin- Bob retired in May 1996, as a full-time Whalum, is a recognized singer, composer ish sprayer. At the time of employment, the and multi-instrumentalist. Union Representative, after more than 30 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners years of service. Kirk Whalum is a true ambassador of the (UBCJ of A) of the AFL–CIO was in its initial f city of Memphis. He is doing great things with stages of trying to implement a union orga- his new post at the Soulsville Foundation, nizing campaign. Due to the vicious anti-union CONGRATULATING MYASIA BURNS which oversees the Stax Museum of American climate, Bob became quietly involved trying to AND CHARLES ORGBON III Soul Music, the Stax Music Academy and The convince his fellow workers of the advantages Soulsville Charter School. Through the of labor unions. HON. ROB WOODALL Soulsville Foundation, he is able to further en- After 3 years of much agony and frustration OF GEORGIA rich the musical talents of the youth in Mem- to overcome racial hatred promoted by com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phis and serve as a mentor to budding musi- pany management, and then Mississippi’s cians. His dedication to music and musical tal- Governor Ross Barnett and the entire busi- Thursday, February 17, 2011 ent has led him to receive not only many ness community to keep the work force di- Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I proudly sub- awards but has earned him much deserved vided; finally in 1963, the United Brotherhood mit this statement congratulating two young accolades from the music community. Mister of Carpenters and Joiners of America won an people from my district, Miss Myasia Burns Speaker, I ask the House to join me in con- election at Mississippi Products and was cer- and Mr. Charles Orgbon III, who were recently gratulating Kirk Whalum for receiving the 2011 tified as bargaining agent for the plant by the chosen as being among the top youth volun- Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song. National Labor Relations Board, NLRB. teers in the State of Georgia for 2011 in the

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Miss Burns, age 17, of Monroe, Georgia, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 f was nominated by her school, Monroe Area The House in Committee of the Whole HONORING MERDIS ANDERSON High School, for her work in raising more than House on the State of the Union had under $16,000 for the American Cancer Society consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- through the ‘‘Team Burns Charitable Founda- priations for the Department of Defense and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI tion,’’ an organization started in memory of the other departments and agencies of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Miss Burns’ father. Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Mr. Orgbon, age 15, of Dacula, Georgia, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposi- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- was nominated by Mill Creek High School for tion to the cuts to the Agriculture and FDA er, Mrs. Merdis Anderson is a native of Amite founding ‘‘Greening Forward,’’ a national envi- budget in H.R. 1. They are rashly made, and County, Gloster, Mississippi, where she was ronmental awareness campaign, which he they will endanger both our food supply and reared by her maternal Grandmother, the late started in 2008. our families. Mrs. Mary B. Spears. She is the devoted and Both of these individuals possess a serv- During my time as Chair of this sub- committee, we worked hard to provide the re- caring wife of Mr. Samuel Charlie Anderson of ant’s heart and a leader’s mind. Ms. Burns sources to better improve the safety of food, Lexington, Mississippi, and the proud mother and Mr. Orgbon should be proud to have been drugs and devices. We expanded access to of 2 sons, Shawn Christopher Anderson and singled out from close to 29,000 volunteers fundamental nutrition and hunger programs. Kevin Keith Anderson. She is also the proud who participated in this year’s program. They And we invested wisely in key areas like con- grandmother of 6 grandchildren. She is a are not only making a positive impact on our servation and rural development. This con- member of Lebanon Missionary Baptist communities, but they are setting the standard tinuing resolution threatens to undo all of our Church under the Pastorship of Reverend for their peers and for future generations of hard work. Walter Eskridge Jr., where she serves as Usher Board Leader. young Americans. Instead of cutting special interest waste, like the subsidies that go to high-income farmers Upon graduating from Amite County Train- ing School In Gloster, Mississippi, Mrs. Ander- f and corporate farms, this continuing resolution hurts everyone else. It hurts the economy, will son attended Mississippi Valley State College, HONORING PATRICK RINEY, SR. cost us jobs, and it threatens the middle-class presently, Mississippi Valley State University, and working families we were elected to rep- where she majored in Social Science with em- resent. phasis on Sociology. HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER We are already playing a dangerous game After graduating from Mississippi Valley in terms of food safety—Far too many of the State College in 1970, she worked in the pub- OF MICHIGAN dishes on our kitchen table get there lic schools of Amite County for one semester IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uninspected. But under this continuing resolu- and one summer, where she taught Social tion, there would be 2000 fewer firm inspec- Studies and English. In August of 1971, she Thursday, February 17, 2011 tions—and 10,000 fewer import inspections— moved to Detroit, Michigan and worked as a conducted by the FDA. secretary/typist for Ford Motor Company. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise In fact, both the FDA and USDA would have Realizing that her calling was to teach, to honor the extraordinary life of Patrick Riney, to furlough thousands of inspectors under this mold, and shape the minds of boys and girls Sr. and to mourn upon his passing at the age plan. That is more than just a food safety to new heights in the field of education, Mrs. of 73. problem. It means the nearly 6,300 meat and Anderson moved back to Mississippi in June Born on April 9, 1937, Patrick Riney, Sr. poultry plants across America would be legally of 1974, and was employed with the Holmes was a man dedicated to his family, his com- required to stop operating—costing approxi- County School District as a full time teacher in September of 1975, at Mileston Elementary munity and his country. He admirably served mately $11 billion. And it would mean, by the basic principles of the market, that the price of School. At Mileston Elementary School, she as a defender of this great nation as a mem- worked and served in numerous capacities for ber of the United States Navy. meat and poultry would increase for every sin- gle family in America. 15 years before being transferred to Lexington Regrettably, on February 14, 2011, Patrick In addition, this CR rolls back the budget of Elementary School, where she taught first Riney, Sr. passed from this earthly world to the Farm Service Agency—forcing a 40 day grade, fourth grade, and in 1999, she became his eternal reward. He leaves to celebrate his furlough of all employees and meaning long Lead Teacher where she dedicated her serv- life his beloved wife of more than 48 years, delays and less help for farmers and ranchers. ices until October of 2004 after which she left Patricia. Patrick is survived by his children In cuts food aid to the lowest it has been in to work at the Holmes County Vocational- Patrick, Jr., Shaun, Kelly and Kevin and also a decade, 15 million people would lose des- Technical Center. Mrs. Anderson is presently employed at the leaves the legacy of 12 grandchildren. As he perately-needed emergency food assistance, which will endanger our war efforts and the Holmes County Vocational Technical Center, departs this life to join his brothers, the late security of our troops in Afghanistan. And 2.5 where she works diligently with the Staff De- Raymond and the late Tom in eternity, Patrick million more women and children lose the vital velopment Activities, serves as the Student In- Riney, Sr. will deeply missed by his treasured aid provided by McGovern-Dole, a program centive Chairperson, Character Education sister Joan. A benevolent and honorable man, with long bipartisan support. Chairperson, Monthly Bulletin Board Chair- Patrick leaves a lasting imprint on the lives he There are many terrible ideas in this CR, person, Black History Month Activities Chair- has touched. but perhaps the unkindest cut of all is what person, and Public Relations Coordinator for Mr. Speaker, Patrick Riney, Sr. is remem- will be done to the Commodity Supplemental the center. bered as a compassionate father, a dedicated Food Program and the Women with Infant Realizing that she could do more to help the boys and girls in Holmes County reach new husband, an author, a soldier and a friend. Children feeding program. Instead of slashing subsidies for oil companies and saving $40 heights in education and become productive Patrick was a man who deeply treasured his billion, the majority has decided to deny over citizens in a global society, she was instru- family, friends, community and his country. 100,000 low-income seniors from receiving mental in being hired in 2009 by the aggres- Today, as we bid Patrick Riney, Sr. farewell, food packages, and cut almost $750 million sive, Mrs. Beulah Greer, Director of the Com- I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his from WIC, a program serving our most vulner- munity Learning Center, and Mr. Leslie Greer, passing and honoring his unwavering commit- able citizens. CEO of the center, as an English teacher, to ment to his family and his legendary service to They are quite literally taking food from hun- work with students in the Summer Camp Pro- our country and community. gry seniors and children’s mouths, and giving gram, where learning takes place on a daily

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Along with their team- that hurts communities, families, and puts adulthood, facing the challenges that await mates Tre’ Purcell, Mohamed Khellah, Austin America’s most vulnerable at even greater them in a world of uncertainty. She has Hoke, Daniel Downing, TJ Logan, Justin Wal- risk. worked as a volunteer with the center for al- lace, Nick Jones, Mark Mitchell, Shaheen With regard to my amendment to H.R. 1 to most 2 years. Lashani, Shaquille Fields, Max Heavner, Bur- prohibit Department of Defense sponsorship of Mrs. Anderson has taught boys and girls for ney Sindab, Scooter Mooney, Chris Ripberger, NASCAR, I would have voted in favor. almost 38 years in the field of education, not Austin Cooper, Robert Willcox, Rory Bergen, NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY, for the money that the job brings, but because Kyle Wilhelm, Bernard Sindab, TJ Ruff, Austin NEAR EAST SOUTH ASIA CENTER teaching has given her rewards that cannot be Coltrane, Alex Hasler, Trevon Cooper, Earl FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES, calculated on an adding machine, nor depos- Smith, WadeWilliam Churchill, Jordan Wil- Washington, DC, January 25, 2010. ited in a bank, but it gives her tangible liams, Trevor Mckee, Austin Simmons, Ryan Hon. BETTY MCCOLLUM, awards, such as the countenance on a child’s Johnston, Bob Hicks, Drew Milot, Max House of Representatives, Washington, DC. face that has learned under her guidance, a Klietsch, Colin Beairsto, Kamen Smith, Chris DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN MCCOLLUM: Fol- pat on the shoulder, and the knowledge of Forlano, Sam Parker, Jacob Roberts, Eric lowing up on our fruitful conversation the knowing that those vibrant children are enjoy- Hayes, Brian Iddings, Garrison O’Bryant, Tay- other day, I would like to invite you to par- ing themselves and learning because of her lor Rumley, Carlos Williams, Josh Moore and ticipate as a speaker at a Near East South efforts and carefully daily planning. Kris Gafford. Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies Her philosophy of teaching is that it takes a Of course, Northern Guilford could not have sponsored National Security Seminar to be special group of people with special skills and achieved its state championship without an held in Sana’a, Yemen on Saturday February dedication to focus on the strengths of chil- outstanding coaching staff led by Head Coach 19, 2011. The seminar will bring together up to 800 dren and not their weaknesses. She is a firm Johnny Roscoe and his assistant coaches Yemeni officials, from ministries of the believer that all children can learn regardless Brian Thomas, Todd Sharp, Richard Burton, Yemeni government. In addition, members of of their background, and socio-economic sta- JR Troutman, Ben Hepler, Dovonte Edwards, the Yemeni parliament will attend and you tus, whether it be by visual, auditory, kin- Chris Shaffer, Justin Davis, and Justin Ollis. will be introduced by a senior parliamen- esthetic, tactile, or some other means. Others who were also instrumental in the tarian. Military students from the Military To her family, community and friends, she championship included Jane Roscoe (Mrs. High Academy, a Yemeni version of our Na- gives thanks for believing in her, under- Coach), Kirstin Shepperson (Team Physician), tional Defense University will also attend. standing her, and encouraging her in her en- Jan Wyrick (Women’s Order Director), Team The purpose of the Seminar is to help build strategic capacity on a whole of government deavors as an educator. Managers Chelsea Ray, Taylor Phillips, Syd- basis within the Yemeni government. ‘‘To God be the glory for all that He has ney Monroe, and Mercedes Wigglesworth, As we discussed, I would ask that you par- done.’’ along with film editor Jenna Livingston. Male ticipate in a session on bilateral Yemen-U.S. f Manager Perry Johnson and Ball Boy Britt relations. This session will follow remarks Thomas also contributed to the title. by U.S. Ambassador Gerald Feierstein. The NORTHERN NIGHTHAWKS RULE Congratulations are also warranted for all of Yemeni Bi-Lateral speaker is Dr. Hussein Al- NORTH CAROLINA those who supported the football program at Amri who is a former Yemeni Ambassador to Northern Guilford High School. Principal Will the United Kingdom (1994–2001), a current member of the Shura Council since 2001 and HON. HOWARD COBLE Laine, Assistant Principals Doug Foutty, An- a Professor of modern and contemporary his- OF NORTH CAROLINA gela Graves and Kris Vecchione, and Athletic tory at Sana’a University. You will have ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Director Brian Thomas all can take pride in the proximately 15 minutes for remarks. Thursday, February 17, 2011 state title. DoD regulation permits us to offer you Again on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth coach fare air travel, per diem and lodging. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, there is an old District of North Carolina, we congratulate The NESA Center contact for support is my saying that the ‘‘third time’s the charm,’’ and Northern Guilford High School football team, Executive Assistant, Ms. Kelly Cure at (202) that can be applied to Northern Guilford High along with the faculty, staff and excellent fans 685–4127 or [email protected]. School, located in the Sixth District of North for their championship season. This team will Your knowledge and insights as a member of Congress and your interest in Yemen will Carolina, for winning our state’s 3–AA State be remembered for many years as football Football Championship in only its third year of add great value to this important event. I fans will say, ‘‘remember when the Northern thank you for your willingness to partici- existence. The Northern Nighthawks cele- Nighthawks made the saying ‘the third time’s pate. brated their first state title when their oppo- the charm’ come true.’’ Sincerely, nent, Boling Springs Crest, missed a game- f AMBASSADOR JAMES A. LAROCCO, tying extra point with 15 seconds remaining, Director, NESA Center. allowing Northern Guilford to escape with a EXPLANATION OF ABSENCE FOR f thrilling 21–20 victory. OFFICIAL TRAVEL Northern Guilford survived two second-half HONORING WILLIE STEEN BATTLE goal line stands to capture the state crown. ‘‘It HON. BETTY McCOLLUM was like something you see in a movie,’’ OF MINNESOTA HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Nighthawks senior quarterback Rocco IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Scarfone told the (Greensboro) News & IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Record. ‘‘They could make a movie off this Thursday, February 17, 2011 Thursday, February 17, 2011 game. It was just surreal how it happened. I Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, as a result couldn’t believe it.’’ of the official U.S. House calendar indicating Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- One reason it all happened, Mr. Speaker, that last votes for today would conclude at 3 er, I rise today to honor Willie Steen Battle. was the dedication of all involved in the foot- p.m. I committed to travel to Sana’a, Yemen at Ms. Battle, born April 17, 1945 to the late ball program and that included the fans and the invitation of the National Defense Univer- Thomas and Virginia Ellis in Flora, Mississippi the band. The Northern Nighthawks made it sity’s Near East South Asia Center for Stra- graduated from East Flora High School in difficult for any team to defeat them this sea- tegic Studies to address a conference of sen- 1964 and furthered her education with an As- son, thanks in large part to the more than ior officials of the Government of Yemen on sociate Degree from Hinds Community Col- 3,000 fans who packed in to see every home the subject of establishing a national security lege. game this past season on the way to a 14–2 strategy. The Department of Defense is paying She is an active member of Fearns Chapel record. Many also traveled to distant away for my travel to this official event. I have at- Free Will Baptist Church where she serves on games. The team band was also an important tached the letter of invitation for inclusion in the Mother Board. She is President of Flora part of their championship season, and was the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Community for Progress where she volunteers affectionately known as the 12th man. Night- My absence means I will not be present to her time with organizing food drives to give hawk Nation followed their team throughout vote on H.R. 1, the continuing resolution that baskets to the elderly and disabled during the

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She also served many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years as director of Prater Day Care Center of FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Helm Chapel CME Church, the first day care APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 The House in Committee of the Whole center in our area. House on the State of the Union had under In April 2008, she received her Golden De- SPEECH OF consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- gree from Rust College. She is politically ac- priations for the Department of Defense and tive, serving as County Coordinator for Con- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN the other departments and agencies of the gressman BENNIE G. THOMPSON, and treasurer Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- OF MASSACHUSETTS of the Carroll County Voters’ League. Cur- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: rently at age 75, she is still working with peo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chair, I rise today in op- ple in the community by way of managing a Tuesday, February 15, 2011 position to the C.R. put forward by my Repub- state program known as ‘‘Meals on Wheels’’ lican colleagues, and specifically to the for seven counties, (Attala, Carroll, Grenada, The House in Committee of the Whole defunding of Title X family planning programs Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery and Yalobusha) House on the State of the Union had under through North Central Planning and Develop- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- authorized under the Public Health Service priations for the Department of Defense and Act. ment District. the other departments and agencies of the Begun in 1970 by President Nixon, Title X She is the mother of three daughters, a Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- funding provides for voluntary family planning grandmother of 6, a great grandmother of 7 tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: projects, and is essential to protecting wom- and a person who never meets a stranger. en’s health services. Currently, Title X is our Today, as in past years, she is known for her Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Chair, I wish to ex- community service. She is an ‘‘active’’ and press my strong support for the Sustainable Nation’s only program dedicated to providing low-income Americans with family planning vocal member of the PTO at J. Z. George Communities Initiative and oppose any cuts to High School. this important economic development program and reproductive health services. f in H.R. 1. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are attempting to misconstrue Title X as fed- The Sustainable Communities Initiative illus- RECOGNIZING H. DOUGLAS eral subsidizing of abortion. However, Title X CHAFFIN AS THE MICHIGAN trates a successful partnership among govern- does not provide for abortion services. But it ment agencies to invest in our local econo- BANKERS ASSOCIATION 2011 does cover essential health care for millions of BANKER OF THE YEAR mies. At a time when there’s so much talk of families and women. From birth control to can- making government work better, this initiative cer screenings, approximately five million is a shining example of cutting red tape and Americans rely upon Title X programs every HON. JOHN D. DINGELL OF MICHIGAN fostering collaboration among similar commu- year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity interests. We simply cannot afford to cut lifesaving Through this initiative, the Departments of and preventive care services for those who Thursday, February 17, 2011 Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- would not otherwise have access to such Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment and the Environmental Protection Agen- care, especially in our current economic cli- recognize H. Douglas Chaffin’s being named cy award competitive grants to communities mate. the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) 2011 for innovative projects that connect the cre- I urge my colleagues to vote against the Banker of the Year. Doug serves as the Presi- ation of good jobs, sustainable housing and defunding of these vital health programs con- dent and CEO of Monroe Bank and Trust efficient modes of transportation. tained in Title X by voting against the C.R. (MBT), a locally owned and operated commu- In just the short time that this initiative has f nity bank headquartered in Monroe, Michigan. been in existence, it has awarded numerous He has been with Monroe Bank and Trust competitive grants to communities across the HONORING FLORA BUSH STIGLER since 2001 and assumed the role of CEO in country. 2004. In 2010, a total of 630 communities re- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Doug has guided Monroe Bank and Trust quested $1.2 billion in finding and HUD award- OF MISSISSIPPI with a steady hand through the turmoil of the ed 61 grants worth $69 million. Clearly, com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES current recession. In a time of great uncer- tainty and anxiety, he has led the bank with munities see the great potential benefits for Thursday, February 17, 2011 the projects funded by this unique initiative. dignity and grace. Due to his keen instincts, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Although my hometown of Worcester, Mas- high character and responsible management, er, I rise today to honor the long and distin- sachusetts was not a grantee in the last round Monroe Bank and Trust not only has weath- guished life of Mrs. Flora Bush Stigler. Born of awards, it earned the designation of ‘‘pre- ered the financial maelstrom but, unlike its na- June 28, 1935, in Carroll County, Mississippi ferred sustainability status.’’ Eliminating fund- tional counterparts, continued without interrup- she was the 9th of 10 children born to the late ing for the Sustainable Communities Initiative tion to lend to a community in dire need. Charlie and Susie Bush. She attended-Ware would prevent Worcester and dozens of com- Doug’s vast knowledge of the financial indus- school in Carroll County and Knox High munities across the country from having the try and sage counsel have helped inform me School in Winona, MS. Upon completing her opportunity to receive grants to meet their for years, and his expert testimony to the studies she received a music scholarship in multiple economic, environmental and commu- House Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- choir from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mis- nity needs. tigations of the Committee on Financial Serv- sissippi. While at Rust College, she majored in ices in November 2009 helped bring a com- Furthermore, language in H.R. 1 to rescind education, with a concentration in history. She munity bank’s valuable perspective to the fi- unobligated funds would threaten projects in also did further studies at Mississippi State nancial regulatory reform debate. communities that were recently awarded University. She taught one year in Doug’s role in the community extends far grants. Pelahatchie, MS and twenty-nine years at J. beyond the walls of his bank. He is a commu- Mr. Chair, cutting funding for the Sustain- Z. George High School. She retired in 1986. nity leader in every sense. Doug has served able Communities Initiative would be harmful While at J. Z. George, she taught 7th grade as the past chairman of the Michigan Bankers to job creation efforts and would take away a history and later taught 11 grade history. Of Association. He also serves on the board of vital tool to help communities transition to a course, she was known for her no-nonsense directors for the Monroe County Industrial De- 21st century economy. atmosphere in the classroom. She carefully velopment Corporation, City of Monroe Down- I urge my colleagues to support the Sustain- cultivated her students’ natural abilities while town Development Authority, The Foundation able Communities Initiative and oppose any demanding and commanding discipline. She at Monroe County Community College, and cuts to this program. ensured and assured each child that edu- Mercy Memorial Hospital System.

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By helping people her people would be able to ride the bus like RECOGNIZING ‘‘AMERICAN HEART eliminate or improve these risk factors, Medi- the white people. MONTH’’ care will avoid paying for the expensive treat- Today, Vonnie Ware is a past TAC ments, procedures and hospitalizations that (Thomastown Attendance Center) Booster HON. DANNY K. DAVIS occur due to a cardiovascular event, thus cre- club President of four years. He was also a OF ILLINOIS ating a shift from health ‘‘care’’ to health ‘‘pre- trustee at Leake Memorial Hospital for two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vention’’. years. He is an active member of the Leake I commend the American Heart Association Thursday, February 17, 2011 County Voters League. and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Insti- Vonnie Ware speaks from his heart when Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise tute (NHLBI) for their numerous programs and he says: ‘‘We are thankful for the old freedom today to bring awareness of the increase in educational materials made available to the fighters that humbled themselves and denied cardiovascular diseases in the United States. public to help them adapt a healthier lifestyle. themselves of speaking like they were men or Since 1963, to urge Americans to join the bat- Many employers and churches are partici- women. They knew what the blacks knew. It tle against these diseases, Congress has re- pating in programs which encourage them to was difficult to see ‘‘white only’’ signs up ev- quested that the President issue an annual create a culture of physical activity and erywhere you go. This hurts my soul to write proclamation designating February as ‘‘Amer- healthy eating to live longer, heart-healthy anymore about it In order for a young man to ican Heart Month.’’ Throughout this month, lives through walking. The NHLBI program succeed, he must do these three things: Be- volunteers, educators, health professionals, ‘‘Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes’’, presents lieve in God, vote, and know how to spend his community leaders and others will devote time important information about a specific risk fac- money. We have come a long way BUT we to increase awareness about the number one tor for heart disease, high blood pressure, in still have a long way to go. We must press killer of Americans: Cardiovascular disease. a user-friendly and clear manner for Latinos. on.’’ Since 1900 cardiovascular disease has ac- Several Point-of-Purchase food labeling pro- f counted for more deaths than any other major grams are being used by various grocery cause of death in the U.S., 1 out of every 3. stores to help their customers make the FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Every 25 seconds someone has a coronary healthiest choices. APPROPRIATION ACT, 2011 event and every 40 seconds someone has a The 2020 Impact Goal of the American stroke. According to the American Heart Asso- Heart Association states: By 2020, to improve SPEECH OF ciation Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 2010 Update, the estimated direct and indirect 20% while reducing death from cardiovascular HON. BRAD SHERMAN costs of CVD for 2010 totaled $503.2 billion. diseases and stroke by 20%. It will take all of OF CALIFORNIA Heart disease impacts all ethnic groups, us working together, encouraging our friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men and women, young and old. Strokes families and co-workers, to live a healthier life- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 occur more often in women and twice as often style in order to make this become a reality. The House in Committee of the Whole in African Americans. Just reported this month f House on the State of the Union had under at the American Stroke Association con- HONORING VONNIE WARE consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- ference were statistics showing a 51% in- priations for the Department of Defense and crease in strokes in 15–34 year old men and the other departments and agencies of the a 17% increase in 15–34 year old women. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- The average age of a person having a first OF MISSISSIPPI tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: heart attack is 64.5 for men and 70.3 for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Chair, Congressman women. As overweight and obesity—believed Thursday, February 17, 2011 FRANK and Congressman HOLT offered to be the major reasons for these alarming Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- amendments reducing funding for the Internal statistics—become more prevalent in our soci- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public Revenue Service, and increasing funding for ety, the risk of CVD and stroke begins to servant Mr. Vonnie Ware. Mr. Ware owns and the SEC and the Consumer Financial Protec- occur at younger ages. operates his own cook syrup farm and has tion Bureau, respectively. There are 9 modifiable risk factors for heart raised cattle for the past twenty years. His I do not support a reduction in the budget of disease, 5 of which are related to diet. These parents W.H. and Lovie Dier-Ware had nine the Internal Revenue Service, nor do I support include hypertension, abnormal blood lipids, children. His father was a Blacksmith who the rather modest cut to the General Services abdominal obesity, diabetes, decreased intake owned his own land. Administration included in the Frank Amend- of fruits and vegetables and overconsumption His wife’s father, Samuel Mallet, owned and ment of alcoholic beverages. All of these risk factors operated his own farm in the Thomastown I believe that if the House adopts the Frank could be controlled with healthy eating habits community where they could hear the bells and Holt Amendments that the Senate will and an active lifestyle. ringing on the plantation two miles away. His provide the funds to the Securities and Ex- I am pleased to have the headquarters for father shoed horses for twenty-five cents (.25) change Commission and the Consumer Finan- the American Dietetic Association (ADA) in my a head. The children that lived on the planta- cial Protection Bureau indicated in those Congressional District. The ADA is the fore- tion never went to school until it rained. He amendments, and will also restore the funds most authority in providing nutrition counseling says, ‘‘That’s why I say we are just one step to the IRS and the GSA. Accordingly, I did not throughout the country. In fact, the more than from the plantation, because I still meet the vote for these amendments as if they were the 71,000 registered dietitians and nutrition pro- same men today who can’t read or write.’’ last word that Congress would utter regarding fessionals who are members support the ‘eat Out of all the injustice they endured, the funding of the SEC, the Consumer Finan- right’ campaign targeted toward all Ameri- Vonnie’s parents never taught them to hate cial Protection Bureau, the IRS, and the GSA. cans—young and old. The work that they are anyone because of his skin color. His grand- Rather, I believe that in the Senate, and in the doing is making a difference in the fight parents were Will and Lizer Griffin-Dier. He Conference committee, the support registered against heart disease and stroke and is im- considered his grandfather his greatest hero for the Frank and Holt Amendments will bol- proving the health of our citizens. and stayed with him when he was a small ster the claim of those trying to provide ade- Having Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) boy. quate funding for the SEC and the Consumer covered by Medicare for beneficiaries diag- Vonnie’s grandfather was a Deacon in his Financial Protection Bureau, but will not un- nosed with hypertension and abnormal blood church and owned and operated his own farm. dercut those of us seeking adequate funding lipids must happen if we are to have any im- He was also a syrup cooker. His grandfather for the IRS and GSA. pact at conquering CVD and its associated wasn’t allowed any kind of benefits because My support for IRS funding does not mean deaths. Medical Nutrition Therapy provided by he owned his own land. Vonnie followed in his that I do not think that there needs to be sig- a registered dietitian has been shown to effec- grandfather’s footsteps. nificant reform of the IRS, its operations, and

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If the COPS Hiring Program is ’’Azerbaijan was a charnel house again last HON. PEDRO R. PIERLUISI eliminated and crime increases, it will produce week: a place of mourning refugees and doz- OF PUERTO RICO economic and emotional costs that far exceed ens of mangled corpses dragged to a make- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the investment we could make to COPS shift morgue behind the mosque. They were today. To propose the elimination of the ordinary Azerbaijani men, women and children Tuesday, February 15, 2011 COPS Hiring Program—especially at a time of Khojaly, a small village in war-torn The House in Committee of the Whole when states and territories are least able to Nagorno-Karabakh overrun by Armenian House on the State of the Union had under find the funding necessary to safeguard their forces on 25–26 February. Many were killed at consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- citizens—is profoundly irresponsible. close range while trying to flee; some had priations for the Department of Defense and Finally, I have deep concerns about pro- their faces mutilated, others were scalped.’’ the other departments and agencies of the posed cuts to air and water quality improve- As part of the Khojaly population that tried Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: ment programs administered by the United to escape, they encountered violent ambushes States Environmental Protection Agency. The that led to abuses, torture, mutilation and Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- proposed reductions to the Clean Water and death. The Russian organization, Memorial, press my strong opposition to the Continuing Drinking Water State Revolving Funds will be stated that 200 Azerbaijani corpses were Resolution, which would make devastating especially difficult to bear on water and waste- brought from Khojaly to Agdam within four cuts to vital programs that can help America water systems across the country. Reliable days. win the future. 24-hour delivery of safe drinking water is es- Time magazine published the following de- I recognize the need to reduce our nation’s sential to the public health, economic oppor- scription: ‘‘While the details are argued, this deficit in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. tunity, and quality of life of my constituents much is plain: something grim and uncon- But, as a recent editorial stated, ‘‘these are and all Americans. The state and tribal grants scionable happened in the Azerbaijani town of the wrong cuts, to the wrong programs, at the administered by the Environmental Protection Khojaly 2 weeks ago. So far, some 200 dead wrong time.’’ To sharply scale back or to elimi- Agency through these revolving funds are im- Azerbaijanis, many of them mutilated, have nate programs that are critical to our nation’s portant investments in this infrastructure na- been transported out of the town tucked inside future in an effort to achieve an arbitrary level tionwide. the Armenian-dominated enclave of Nagorno- of deficit reduction is unwise. Although I dis- I am concerned not only with these reduc- Karabakh for burial in neighboring Azerbaijan. agree with many of the cuts included in this tions, but also with reductions to the part of The total number of deaths—the Azerbaijanis bill, I will focus my remarks on three programs the agency that addresses air quality. As a re- claim 1,324 civilians have been slaughtered, whose long-term benefits far outweigh their sult of action late in the 111th Congress, Puer- most of them women and children—is un- short-term costs: the Pell Grant Program, to Rico and the territories are—for the first known.’’ COPS funding, and the Clean Water and time—eligible for the Diesel Emissions Reduc- The extent of the cruelty of this massacre Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. tion grants program. The program, however, against women, children and the elderly was Pell Grants give nearly ten million disadvan- would be sliced in half by this bill, limiting its unfathomable. Mr. Speaker, Azerbaijan is a taged students, who might otherwise be un- reach and effect toward reducing harmful par- strong ally of the United States in an important able to afford college, the ability to obtain a ticulate matter emissions. Puerto Rico is chal- and complex region of the world. I ask my col- university education. As the cost of college lenged with poor air quality, and I am con- leagues to join me and our Azerbaijani friends rises, and economic challenges persist, many cerned with its linkage to asthma and other in commemorating the tragedy that occurred in more families are struggling to pay their child’s chronic respiratory illnesses. We cannot make the town of Khojaly. tuition bill. Yet, the legislation we are consid- progress toward improving respiratory health f ering today would reduce annual Pell Grant without proper funding for air quality programs. funding for students by nearly $690 on aver- Because H.R. 1 proposes cuts to these and HONORING WILLIE BUNTON age—and by nearly $720 in my district, Puerto many other important programs, I urge my col- Rico. Many students who are currently attend- leagues to oppose the bill. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ing college with the help of a Pell Grant, or f OF MISSISSIPPI who plan to attend college with the help of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pell Grant, will be unable to do so if this cut COMMEMORATING THE 19TH ANNI- is implemented. VERSARY OF THE KHOJALY Thursday, February 17, 2011 Whatever one’s political affiliation, it should MASSACRE Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- be clear that a college education opens doors er, I rise today to honor Mr. Willie Bunton, a for our young men and women that would oth- HON. STEVE COHEN very instrumental person in the Mayersville erwise remain sealed shut. College graduates OF TENNESSEE community. earn significantly more than those without col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bunton, Jr. was born on April 29, 1935 lege degrees and have a broader range of ca- to Bertha and Willie Bunton, Sr. He was the reer options available to them. And when our Thursday, February 17, 2011 son of a sharecropper who left school at the students are better educated, our economy is Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- age of 15 to take care of his family because more prosperous and our nation is more com- memorate the 19th anniversary of the Khojaly of the death of his father. Mr. Bunton worked petitive. Our nation will not be able to keep massacre by Armenian forces on February tirelessly during the Civil Rights Era to register pace with China and other countries if we do 25–26, 1992 in the town of Khojaly in the citizens to vote. He was also instrumental in not increase the number of Americans who Nagorno Karabagh region of Azerbaijan. integrating the schools in Rolling Fork and graduate from college. To decrease Pell Khojaly, now under the occupation of Arme- Mayersville. He met Louise Matthews, who Grants in the present environment is not just nian forces, was the site of the largest killing later became his wife, and to this union were bitter medicine; it is bad medicine. of ethnic Azerbaijani civilians. Khojaly, once born 14 children. He and his wife owned and Another proposed funding cut that would the home to 7,000 people, was completely de- operated 14 & 1 Quick Stop for several years. cost our country dearly in the long term is the stroyed. Six hundred thirteen people were Prior to opening his own business, Mr. bill’s elimination of the COPS Hiring Program. killed, of which 106 were women, 83 were Bunton worked with the Delta Opportunity Cor- This program puts officers on the streets, pro- children and 56 were purported to have been poration where he was a job developer and tects communities, and saves lives. No matter killed with extreme cruelty and torture. In addi- recruiter fulfilling the capacity of job placement what part of the country you are from, you de- tion, 1,275 people were taken hostage, 150 for the unemployed. Around this time, Mr. serve to feel secure in your home. As Attorney went missing and 487 people became dis- Bunton gained an interest in politics, and then General of Puerto Rico in the 1990s, I worked abled. Also in the records maintained, 76 of ran for Supervisor-at-Large of District 3 in with the Clinton Administration to help secure the victims were teenagers, 8 families were Issaquena County unsuccessfully. He then

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WWISCAA, served on the board of MACE for Finally, Mr. Speaker, let us not forget that We have seen the job creation benefits from 4 years, and was also a member of the Free- one of America’s biggest opportunities will be the PACE programs in Sonoma and Placer dom Democratic Party, which was formed be- culminating later this year with the Asian Pa- County, and I know my hometown of Sac- cause black democrats were not accepted by cific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting. ramento is eager to take advantage of the pro- the regular Democratic Party, which defeated The East-West Center will serve as the anchor gram. the regular Democratic Party and was seated to this meeting. I am pleased to support my colleague’s at the National Democratic Convention. Mr. For the first time since 1993, the United amendment to require the reinstatement of the Bunton also helped to get sufficient water and States will be hosting leaders of 20 other program as intended. sewer for the Town of Mayersville, and also member economies. At this event, our Nation I will continue to fight for the PACE pro- had involvement with the corporation of the is poised to showcase our best and brightest, gram, which will reduce energy bills, promote town. Mr. Bunton was also seriously involved illustrating President Obama’s goal to out-in- a cleaner environment, and put hard-working in the Issaquena County Backwater Project. novate, out-build, and out-educate our com- Americans back to work. lt is important for f petitors. This is our chance to show the world Sacramento, and for our economy as a whole. what Americans are capable of. I urge my colleagues to vote in support of TRIBUTE TO DON ROBERTSON I believe that there is no better place in Amendment 64. America for this than the East-West Center. f However, if we decide to eliminate this center HON. PHIL GINGREY TRIBUTE TO ANDREW MIROLLI OF GEORGIA for collaboration between the U.S and Asia, if IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we take away the mere $10 million that they require; we are sending a message that re- HON. PHIL GINGREY Thursday, February 17, 2011 jects our diplomatic relationships with Asia, re- OF GEORGIA Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I jects our strides in innovation, and rejects our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to recognize Don Robertson of ability to be capable hosts at one of the most Thursday, February 17, 2011 Marietta, Georgia. For over 26 years, Don has important meetings of the next 10 years. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I been headmaster of The Walker School. Prior f rise today to congratulate Andrew Mirolli, a to becoming a leader in Marietta, Don had young student from Acworth, Georgia, who been Assistant Headmaster at a school in IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT 64 has been awarded the 2011 Prudential Spirit Princeton, New Jersey, but we are lucky that TO H.R. 1, CONTINUING APPRO- of Community Award. Andrew’s efforts in com- he and his family came to Cobb County and PRIATIONS ACT, 2011 bating poverty, both in our community and for the tremendous assets they have been to around the world, are truly deserving of this our community. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI great honor. When Don first came to Walker in 1985, the OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, Andrew is working to raise school had 450 students and one building. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money for a local food pantry and a project in Today, he leaves the school with a student Thursday, February 17, 2011 Uganda to rebuild a girls’ dormitory. So far, he population of 1,040, 34 acres of land, and has raised $12,480. The world is made a bet- more than 1 million square feet of teaching Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support ter place by selfless service like Andrew has space. of Amendment 64 offered by my friend, Mr. exemplified. I ask my colleagues to please join me in THOMPSON of California. With his receipt of the Prudential Spirit of thanking Don Robertson for his commitment to This amendment would require Fannie Mae Community Award, Andrew has been named the education of our Nation’s future leaders and Freddie Mac, not later than 60 days after one of the top youth volunteers in the State of and the betterment of his community. Don, I the date of the enactment of this Act, to adopt Georgia. I ask my colleagues to join me in wish you the best in the next chapter of your standards consistent with the Property As- congratulating this young man on his achieve- life. sessed Clean Energy Program of the Depart- ment of Energy. ments. f In my hometown of Sacramento, our econ- f FULL-YEAR CONTINUING omy is struggling with unacceptably high un- PERSONAL EXPLANATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 employment, and furloughs of State employ- ees have erased tens of millions of dollars SPEECH OF from the economy. HON. ADRIAN SMITH Since July 6 of last year, I have worked dili- OF NEBRASKA HON. COLLEEN W. HANABUSA gently with my colleagues, specifically Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII resentatives THOMPSON, ISRAEL, PERLMUTTER, Thursday, February 17, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and SARBANES, to restore the promise of the Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 job creation program known as PACE. February 16, 2011, I missed a vote on the The PACE program is an extremely impor- The House in Committee of the Whole Amendment by Representative POMPEO of tant component in our nation’s transition to a House on the State of the Union had under Kansas, Number 84. clean energy economy. It would upgrade thou- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ priations for the Department of Defense and sands of homes with energy efficiency prod- the other departments and agencies of the ucts, and create thousands of jobs in Cali- f Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- fornia alone. FULL-YEAR CONTINUING tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Unfortunately, our efforts to expand and APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposi- support the PACE program have been ex- tion to the amendment of the gentleman from tremely difficult because Fannie Mae and SPEECH OF Texas. Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Fi- This amendment proposes to cut all funding nance Agency, are not holding up their end of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON for the East-West Center—a shortsighted and the bargain. OF TEXAS impulsive measure that takes away from a I have heard from clean tech and business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES program that has done so much on behalf of leaders about the importance of the PACE Tuesday, February 15, 2011 our Nation. program for economic growth, achieving en- The House in Committee of the Whole Due to its strategic location half way be- ergy independence, and reducing our emis- House on the State of the Union had under tween the continental U.S. and Asia, the East- sions. One company CEO told me that, ‘‘The consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- West Center has served as an unparalleled only thing worse than absence of jobs, is the priations for the Department of Defense and

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GRIJALVA opposition to the CR put forward by my Re- the amendment number 260, offered by my publican colleagues, and specifically to the OF ARIZONA ARRETT friend from Ohio, Mr. LATTA. amendment offered by Mr. G of New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jersey and Mr. MACK of Florida, and a sepa- This amendment would cut $10 million from Tuesday, February 15, 2011 rate amendment by Mr. WALBERG of Michigan, the construction budget of the National Insti- which would either eliminate or drastically re- tute of Standards and Technology. The House in Committee of the Whole duce funding for the National Endowment for NIST’s buildings were constructed in the House on the State of the Union had under the Arts. 1950s and 1960s, and are no longer adequate consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- priations for the Department of Defense and In tough economic times, funding for the for the research needed to support U.S. inno- the other departments and agencies of the arts may appear to be an easy area to cut. vation and industrial competitiveness, particu- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- But we cannot forget that the arts industry is larly in emerging technology areas like nano- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: an active and crucial part of the American technology and biotechnology. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chair, a strong definition economy. The non-profit arts industry generates Independent analysis of NIST’s mainte- for gainful employment is vital to protect vul- $166.2 billion annually, and supports 5.7 mil- nance needs recommends an annual invest- nerable borrowers from unmanageable debts lion full-time jobs across the United States. ment target of $70 to $80 million to address incurred from heavily overpriced programs. Spending in the arts stimulates local econo- critical deferred maintenance and bring the The failure of the regulatory agency to define mies, creates attractive communities, and sup- NIST facilities to fair condition. gainful employment up to this point has left ports tourism. Cultural tourism alone contrib- The CR already slashes NIST’s construction open an avenue by which bad actors have utes $192 billion annually to our country’s budget to $58 million. This is an $89 million taken advantage of the lack of regulation and economy. reduction (60%) below the FY 2010 enacted created a number of overpriced programs of And the federal government is not the lone level and significantly below what NIST re- dubious academic quality targeted at under- supporter of these projects, but the federal quires. served communities, people of color, and low- funding is critical to leveraging local, state and Further cuts to the construction budget as income students who have not been ade- private dollars. The direct grants from the Na- proposed by the Latta amendment will erode quately prepared for a form of employment tional Endowment for the Arts that reach each basic repair and maintenance capability and that will make it possible for those students to and every congressional district around the hamstring NIST’s ability to deal with emer- pay their loans back. country are often matched by other resources. gencies like water or gas line breaks, storm This amendment stops this process in its In my hometown of Sacramento, California, damage, and power outages. tracks. A student who borrows large amounts NEA funding is helping to support a thriving Improving and maintaining its laboratory fa- of money to pay for a higher education should arts scene that is putting our city on the map. cilities is critical for NIST to continue to en- have a reasonable expectation that the degree In addition to bringing intellectual diversity to gage in cutting edge research, delivering high or certificate she is working for will qualify her the region, it is helping to support young art- quality science and research to foster innova- for employment at a job that will allow her to ists, smaller museums, and cultural programs. tion and technological advancement for the repay those loans at a manageable rate. NEA funding supports galleries and exhibits benefit of U.S. industry. The vast majority of programs around the that are part an extended classroom for our For these reasons, I must oppose this country subject to this definition, whether pub- students. amendment and urge its defeat. lic or private, for-profit or not-for-profit, are As a former docent of the Crocker Art Mu- doing a good job of providing quality education seum, I can tell you firsthand the effect that an and training at a reasonable price. Those individual piece of art, or a trip to a museum, f schools and programs that are doing an effec- can have on a child. Many children would TRIBUTE TO MARK WILSON tive job have every reason to distance them- never have the opportunity otherwise to par- selves from the ones taking advantage of a ticipate in these inspiring experiences. lack of oversight, who make the entire industry And the commitment of federal funding for HON. PHIL GINGREY look bad. our local artists and art venues sends a strong OF GEORGIA This definition will not impede access to fed- signal that we are a nation that thinks art is important, and that symbol’s influence cannot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral aid for any of these programs. In fact, if the rule were to be implemented in its current be overstated. Thursday, February 17, 2011 form, it would affect very few programs and We must make tough choices. But the ques- tion is where. I do not believe gutting our na- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in many bad actors who are not concerned about tion’s cultural institutions is the place to do so. celebration of Black History Month, I want to the debts their students will be saddled with will continue to qualify. We cannot afford to stifle the creativity of our continue recognizing African Americans from students and our citizens. throughout Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- It’s incredible to me that this amendment is being sold as a move to protect minority stu- I urge my colleagues to vote against these trict who have a major impact on their commu- harmful amendments and against this CR. nity. Today, I rise to recognize Mark Wilson of dents. I, myself, cannot fathom how low-in- f Kennesaw, Georgia, who is the founder and come people of color are protected by being CEO of Ryla, Inc. tied to unmanageable and unforgiveable debts TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT Mr. Speaker, Ryla is a leading call center from federal loans that don’t require a shred of STERLING T. WIMBERLY solutions provider with expertise in customer evidence that the program will lead to any contact solutions and business process out- form of gainful employment for the borrower. HON. PHIL GINGREY sourcing. As owner, Mark utilizes a ‘‘Small Yet f OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Big’’ approach to managing his clients giving FULL-YEAR CONTINUING each of them the attention a small company APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Thursday, February 17, 2011 can yield yet consistently delivering the results Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in of a larger organization. SPEECH OF celebration of Black History Month, I want to I have visited the call center on many occa- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI continue recognizing African Americans from sions and one thing that consistently stands throughout Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- OF CALIFORNIA out is that I always see the employees wear- trict who have had a major impact on their ing a smile on their faces. It is a credit to Mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. Today, I rise to recognize Master that he has created the type of environment Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Sergeant Sterling T. Wimberly of Dallas, Geor- that brings out the best in his employees. The House in Committee of the Whole gia. MSG Wimberly is currently serving in an I ask my colleagues to please join me in House on the State of the Union had under Active Guard Reserve role as the Senior Sup- thanking Mark Wilson for his contributions to consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- ply NCO for the 78th Aviation Troop Com- his community. priations for the Department of Defense and mand.

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Through this expe- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 recognize African Americans from throughout rience—and by participating in pre-mobilization The House in Committee of the Whole Georgia’s 11th Congressional District who validation training exercises—MSG Wimberly House on the State of the Union had under have a major impact on their community. has developed an advanced ability to plan, co- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Today, I rise to recognize Fitz Johnson of ordinate, and execute complex logistic/supply priations for the Department of Defense and Marietta, Georgia, the owner of Atlanta’s pro- operations. the other departments and agencies of the fessional women’s soccer team, the Atlanta Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Beat. He is an invaluable professional soldier tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Already an accomplished businessman and whose dedication to mission accomplishment influential Georgian, Fitz brought women’s pro- makes him worthy of recognition as a leader Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. fessional soccer to Atlanta in 2010. Mr. in the community, the National Guard, and our Mr. Chair, I would like to talk briefly about the Speaker, the hard work and passion that great nation. amendment offered by my friend from New Jersey, Mr. PASCRELL. made Fitz a successful business owner are I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking The Pascrell amendment would restore fueling his drive to make the Beat a successful Master Sergeant Sterling T. Wimberly for his funding to the fire grant programs which was franchise. service and his commitment to the betterment cut by the Republicans in the CR. I whole- Not only did he help Kennesaw State Uni- of his community. heartedly support the notion of restoring this versity build the only women’s specific soccer funding. However, I must oppose this amend- stadium in the United States, he is working f ment because it restores the fire grant funding 15-hour days doing everything from handling by cutting an equal amount from the Depart- ticket sales to janitorial services to build a win- OPPOSITION TO UNITED NATIONS ner in Atlanta. CRITICISM OF ISRAEL ment of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. I ask my colleagues to please join me in The proposed $510 million cut to the thanking Fitz Johnson for his contributions to HON. STEVE ISRAEL Science & Technology Directorate is on top of his community, and wish him all the best with an $85 million cut already proposed in the CR. the Atlanta Beat. OF NEW YORK If this amendment is adopted, the budget for f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Science and Technology Directorate will ON THE BIRTH OF GENEVIEVE Thursday, February 17, 2011 fall to $410 million from $1.005 billion in FY FRANCES DALTON 2010. This would be a 59 percent cut from FY Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I am emphatically 2010 levels. The magnitude of this cut would HON. JOE WILSON opposed to using the U.N. to single out Israel cripple the DHS Science and Technology Di- OF SOUTH CAROLINA for criticism on the issue of settlements, rectorate. Some of the specific effects of this whether that criticism is in the form of a reso- cut include: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lution or a statement. Should a resolution criti- Elimination of all border security and mari- Thursday, February 17, 2011 cizing Israel come before the Security Council, time security research and development which Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- the United States should clearly veto it. To the includes cargo security research and develop- er, I am happy to congratulate Sean Dalton extent that we have disagreements with Israel ment; and his wife Kathryn Howell Dalton on the on policy matters, we should find a way to ex- Termination of all first responder research birth of their new baby girl, Genevieve press those differences in private, just as we and development; Frances Dalton, who was born on Friday, Feb- would with our other close allies. The Adminis- Termination of all cyber security research ruary 4, 2011, at 7:59 p.m. in Alexandria, Vir- tration has to understand that we stand by our and development; ginia. Genevieve was 7 pounds, 10 ounces, friends through thick and thin. Termination of all non-aviation explosives and 19 inches long. Let’s be clear; the issue isn’t settlements; research and development; I am so excited for this new blessing to the the issue is negotiations. Israel froze settle- Dalton family and wish them all the best. I Elimination of all human factors research ment construction for ten months last year. want to also congratulate Genevieve’s grand- and development including all biometric identi- Israel has shown it is ready to take risks for parents Brenda and Larry Dalton of Cary, fication work; peace. The onus is on the Palestinian Author- North Carolina, and Dorothy and Stan Howell ity. If Palestinians object to settlements or op- Elimination of all infrastructure and geo- of Charlotte, North Carolina, on this wonderful pose building permits—negotiate. physical research and development including new addition to their family. first responder monitoring and tracking work; Israel, a friend and ally of the United States, f is located in a dangerous neighborhood. Any- Significant cuts to chemical and biological research and development; FULL-YEAR CONTINUING one who has recently watched the news or APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 read a newspaper has seen the collapse of Significant cuts to radiological and nuclear research and development; multilateral talks on Iran’s nuclear weapons SPEECH OF program, Hezballah’s successful effort to top- Elimination of all university programs includ- ple the government of Lebanon, and a wave ing the Minority Serving Institution program. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI of unrest spreading throughout the Middle While the Republican cuts to the fire grants OF CALIFORNIA East. Given the threats facing Israel, the long program in the CR are devastating, I cannot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friendship between our two nations, and support solving one problem by creating an Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Israel’s strategic importance to the United equally devastating one. And make no mis- States, it is critical that the U.S.-Israel relation- take, these cuts to the S&T Directorate will The House in Committee of the Whole ship is strong at all levels of our government. House on the State of the Union had under cripple our nation’s ability to respond to future consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- The United States is in the middle of a ten- threats. As terrorists evolve and adapt, we priations for the Department of Defense and year commitment of military aid to Israel and must do so as well, and the S&T Directorate the other departments and agencies of the I hope that the long tradition of strong bipar- is at the forefront of this effort. Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- tisan support in Congress to fully fund this For these reasons, I must reluctantly op- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: commitment, even at a time of fiscal con- pose the Pascrell amendment, and urge a Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chair, I rise to express my straint, continues. ‘‘no’’ vote on its adoption. opposition and urge my colleagues to oppose

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.078 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E283 Amendment 338, which would zero out fund- periors and peers to be one of the bright stars The amendment offered by the gentleman ing for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, of the Georgia Air Force National Guard. from New York would cut $298 million from also known as ‘‘DERA.’’ I ask my colleagues to please join me in NASA and increase the COPS program by a Studies have shown that diesel emissions thanking Technical Sergeant Charles Simpson corresponding amount. While I wholeheartedly are one of the most significant threats to pub- for his service to our nation and his commit- support the COPS program, and would like to lic health. In order to address this problem in ment to the betterment of his community. work with the gentleman to find ways to re- a manner that is both responsible to busi- f store the COPS funding, which was so irre- nesses reliant upon diesel engines, and to sponsibly slashed in the Republican CR, tak- protect the general public from further expo- CONGRATULATING CONGREGATION ing this money from NASA would do serious sure to the damaging emission from diesel en- NER TAMID ON THE 50th ANNI- damage to NASA’s ability to carry out its pro- gines, Congress enacted DERA. VERSARY OF THEIR FOUNDING grams. This voluntary program provided federal and Specifically, the amendment would cut state grant funding to retrofit diesel engines to HON. DANA ROHRABACHER NASA’s Cross Agency Support (CAS) ac- reduce emissions. It has been endorsed by OF CALIFORNIA count, which funds operations and mainte- over 500 public health, environmental and in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nance of NASA’s 9 Centers, component facili- dustry supporters, including the American Thursday, February 17, 2011 ties and headquarters, including agency-wide Lung Association, Caterpillar, and the U.S. management functions, and safety and reli- Chamber of Commerce. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, 2011 ability activities to assure safety and mission Retrofitting provides enormous environ- marks the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of success. mental, and therefore health, benefits, but be- Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay in my This account also funds the Small Business fore this program was implemented, there was congressional district. People of all faiths from Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small little economic benefit for vehicle and equip- throughout the South Bay area of Los Angeles Business Technology Transfer (STIR) pro- ment owners to do so. It is estimated that are conveying heartfelt congratulations to all grams at NASA. Cuts proposed by the Weiner DERA could reduce particulate matter emis- the members and friends of Congregation Ner amendment would cut the SBIR/STTR pro- sions by 70,000 tons, generate nearly $20 bil- Tamid on this most auspicious occasion. For gram and reduce the number of grants award- lion in economic benefit, and return $13 of five decades Congregation Ner Tamid has ed to small businesses. A reduction of $298M benefit for every one dollar invested. upheld a faith-inspired tradition of service in in CAS would represent 10% reduction to the The incentives provided by DERA support both the South Bay region and beyond. The CAS account—equivalent to shutting two of voluntary rather than regulatory efforts to as- Congregation’s programs for youth, families NASA’s smaller Centers, for example, Dryden sist states meet air quality standards. Zeroing and seniors cast a bright light of human dig- Flight Research Center, Stennis Space Cen- out funding for this program would effectively nity and compassion across our community. ter, or Ames Research Center. kill those efforts. It would hamper the develop- I also offer a special expression of our es- The resulting budget after a $298M reduc- ment and demand of ‘‘clean diesel’’ tech- teem to those being honored for their unique tion would not be sufficient to provide the min- nology as well as put a further strain on those and sustaining contributions to Ner Tamid’s imum Center support required to safely imple- workers who manufacture, sell, repair, or ret- work in our communities. The people of the ment NASA’s mission. As these reductions rofit diesel vehicles. This program has great South Bay are indebted to the distinguished would occur so late in the operating year, they support on both sides of the aisle and should 50th Anniversary honorees; Ruth & Leo David, would result in thousands of layoffs to on-site not be eliminated here today. Sheil Poucher, Mark Simon and Norm contractors, with 50 percent of the contractor For those reasons I again urge my col- Lefkowich. Each of them deservedly receives workforce at risk. This equates to over 4,500 leagues to vote against this amendment. the profoundly meaningful recognition of a layoffs across all of NASA Centers. f grateful synagogue family and the community As I said before, I am an ardent supporter of which Congregation Ner Tamid is such an of the COPS program. I am appalled that the TRIBUTE TO TECHNICAL important part. Republican Majority has chosen to address SERGEANT CHARLES SIMPSON The dedicated social responsibility these deficit reduction by making our communities honorees exemplify is replicated in a hundred less safe by cutting the number of police offi- HON. PHIL GINGREY programs and projects the rest of the temple cers on the street. However, I simply cannot OF GEORGIA members pursue. That is why Congregation support righting that wrong by creating an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ner Tamid enjoys a valued and respected other. At a time when our nation’s economic Thursday, February 17, 2011 place in the life and culture of the South Bay competitiveness is being seriously challenged Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in region we are fortunate enough to call home. by our foreign competitors, it would be irre- celebration of Black History Month, I want to So, it is with our best wishes that Congrega- sponsible to make further cuts to one of our continue recognizing African Americans from tion Ner Tamid of South Bay celebrates their nation’s great innovative research and devel- throughout Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- 50th anniversary on March 12, 2011. I am opment agencies. trict who have a major impact on their commu- sure the great legacy they have created in For these reasons, I must oppose this nity. Today, I rise today to recognize Technical these first 50 years will only be stronger and amendment and urge its defeat. Sergeant Charles Simpson of Marietta, Geor- more enduring on the occasion of the Con- f gregation’s 100th anniversary! gia. TRIBUTE TO SHAN COOPER Entering service with the Georgia Air Na- f tional Guard in 2000, TSgt Simpson has held FULL-YEAR CONTINUING HON. PHIL GINGREY positions as Security Forces Fire Team leader, APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 OF GEORGIA Radio Transmission Officer, Squad Leader, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and as a Drug Demand Reduction Non-Com- SPEECH OF missioned Officer with the Georgia Thursday, February 17, 2011 Counterdrug Task Force. This program edu- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in cates children in grades K–12 on the dangers OF TEXAS celebration of Black History Month, I want to of drug use, and I am proud of the work TSgt IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize African Americans from throughout Simpson has done in affecting the futures of Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Georgia’s 11th Congressional District who over 55,000 young students in Georgia. The House in Committee of the Whole have a major impact on their community. Mr. Speaker, TSgt Simpson has deployed to House on the State of the Union had under Today, I rise to recognize Shan Cooper of Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Marietta, Georgia. Shan serves as the Vice four times to Afghanistan in support of Endur- priations for the Department of Defense and President of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and ing Freedom. He has been awarded two Air the other departments and agencies of the General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Mari- Force Commendation medals, three Air Force Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- etta facility. Achievement Medals, the Army Achievement tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: She previously served as the Vice President Medal, and has recently been selected to ad- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of Human Resources for Lockheed Martin In- vance to the grade of Master Sergeant. Mr. Chair, I rise to reluctantly speak against formation Systems & Global Solutions in Gai- TSgt Simpson displays a ‘‘can-do’’ attitude the amendment offered by my friend from New thersburg, Maryland and oversees the 8,000 in his daily duties and is considered by his su- York, Mr. WEINER. Lockheed employees in Marietta.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.083 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 Mr. Speaker, Shan has long been an inte- At a recent press conference in Washington payment of earned benefits for hundreds of gral part of the Lockheed Martin team, holding DC, Speaker JOHN BOEHNER’s response to the thousands of retirees, survivors, and disabled various positions in Mississippi, West Virginia, job losses (later estimated at nearly 1 million workers. Maryland, and Georgia. We welcome her to jobs) caused by the bill was, ‘‘So be it,’’ in ap- I’ve heard Democrats and Republicans alike Cobb County, and look forward to her con- parent resignation or indifference to the pain acknowledge their support for infrastructure tributions to our community. these cuts will cause to individuals and com- spending. Yet this Republican bill cuts funding f munities across our country. for transportation infrastructure and housing by In addition to increasing the ranks of the un- 24 percent compared with the President’s IN SUPPORT OF TITLE X FUNDING employed, the Republican leadership is mak- budget. These cuts to infrastructure are the ing the cuts on the backs of the most vulner- largest cuts on a percentage basis in the bill— HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY able among us. At the same time, they are cuts to programs that we know create jobs OF NEW YORK damaging our nation’s long-term economic and improve the quality of life in our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prospects by cutting needed investments in nities. These short-sighted, short-term deficits Thursday, February 17, 2011 education, innovation, and infrastructure. cuts will lead to long-term continuing deteriora- No vulnerable group is safe from the Re- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong tion of our infrastructure, which will cost us publican cuts. Head Start is slashed by $1 bil- support of the Lowey amendment which re- more to fix down the road. lion and child care by $39 million, ending at stores lifesaving medical services to millions of Under this bill, Hawaii would lose $11 mil- least 50,000 jobs nationwide and ending serv- young and low-income women and men who lion in desperately needed funding to upgrade ices to more than 200,000 children. In Hawaii, receive their basic health care through the our sewers and wastewater treatment plants. newly opened Head Start classrooms serving 4,400 clinics nationwide receiving Title X Hawaii would also lose $5 million for new en- 700 children would need to close their doors, funds. Let’s be very clear about what services ergy-efficient circulator buses recently award- giving these children no place to go for quality Title X family planning programs do and do ed by the Federal Transit Administration. early education to prepare for success in not provide. First off and very importantly, fed- These deep cuts in infrastructure funding school and in life. eral law prohibits any Title X money from are opposed by groups as diverse as the U.S. This bill cuts basic K–12 education services being used for abortion care. Plain and simple. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL–CIO. for all low-income schools by $700 million na- Instead, these monies go toward breast and The Republican majority hasn’t brought a sin- tionwide and cuts after-school programs by cervical cancer screenings, hypertension and gle measure to the floor this Congress that will $100 million. This anti-education bill also blood pressure measurement, prenatal, post- help create jobs. Instead they are focused on bursts students’ dreams of college success, partum and well-baby care, birth control and cutting jobs. When you cut billions from pro- reducing Pell grants by an average of $700 for abstinence education. grams, you are cutting jobs. No amount of The statistics speak for themselves: contra- some 19,000 low-income college students in rhetoric will cover up that fact. ceptive services at Title X centers annually Hawaii, and Direct Loans to 30,000 Hawaii We should be eliminating billions in tax prevent 973,000 unintended pregnancies, college students. breaks for the oil and gas industries. Instead, which would result in 433,000 unplanned The Republicans’ budget cuts would com- the Republican Majority has cut research in births, 406,000 abortions, and 134,000 mis- pletely eliminate all Native Hawaiian Education energy efficiency and renewable energy pro- carriages. Slashing this funding actually has programs. I joined with Representative DON grams. And because many on the other side the opposite effect of the so-called ‘‘pro-life’’ YOUNG of Alaska to offer an amendment to re- of the aisle choose to ignore science that con- majority. Not only would the number of abor- instate funding eligibility for Alaska Native and tradicts their preferred view of the world, the tions rise by 40% if these funds are cut, Native Hawaiian education programs. We bill makes radical cuts to funding for entities defunding Title X jeopardizes the millions of worked hard to explain the importance of such as the National Oceanic and Atmos- women and their babies who benefit from these programs to our colleagues, and the pheric Administration’s climate and ocean these clinics. Young-Hirono Amendment passed 331 to 117. monitoring programs. Given the objective benefits of this program In fact, this bill as introduced reflects a par- The bill also cuts funding for medical re- which include annual savings of $3.4 billion, it ticular bias against Native Hawaiians in that it search and for small business and economic is unclear how the anti-choice, Republican also eliminates funding for Native Hawaiian development assistance programs. These cuts majority concludes that attacking and elimi- health care and Native Hawaiian housing pro- will stifle innovation, limit job creation, and nating women’s basic health care will improve grams. threaten our competitiveness in the global The backbone of our health care system is our economy, erase our deficit, or create one economy. dismantled by drastically cutting funding for single job. Once again, the message this ma- I’ve only cited a few of the short-sighted, community health centers. These centers, jority is sending to women across this country anti-middle class, anti-senior, anti-woman, and which serve the most vulnerable in our popu- is clear: They do not trust you to make your anti-education provisions in the bill. I’ll be vot- lation, are cut by $1.3 billion. In my rural dis- own decisions about your own body and will ing no, and I urge all my colleagues to do the trict, spread over 7 inhabited islands, commu- cut or eliminate programs that help you do so. same. We need to focus on creating, not nity health centers are used by everyone in eliminating, jobs; on sparking, not depressing, f the community due to the shortage of primary innovation; and on investing, not disinvesting, FULL-YEAR CONTINUING care physicians. In Hawaii our network of in education for our next generation. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 community health centers serve nearly f 127,000 patients, one-third of whom are Med- HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO icaid eligible. TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY FORD OF HAWAII H.R. 1 threatens women’s health by elimi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nating a safety net program that provides fam- HON. PHIL GINGREY ily planning services and lifesaving preventive Thursday, February 17, 2011 OF GEORGIA care to 3 million Americans every year. By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition eliminating funding for the Title X Family Plan- to this continuing resolution, which endangers ning Program, the only dedicated sexual and Thursday, February 17, 2011 our fragile economic recovery by throwing reproductive health clinic on Hawaii Island Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in more Americans out of jobs. Rather than fo- may have to close its doors. The Planned Par- celebration of Black History Month, I want to cusing on the creation and retention of jobs, enthood health centers on Oahu and Maui continue recognizing African Americans from this bill gives the pink slip to hundreds of thou- would be forced to reduce their clinic hours. throughout Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- sands of Americans. Who’s getting the pink I hope seniors in our country are taking trict who have a major impact on their commu- slip? Nurses, teachers, police officers, and note. This bill dramatically cuts funding avail- nity. Today, I rise to recognize Sidney Ford— firefighters, among others. At the same time, able to the Social Security Administration by who hails from Rome, Georgia—for his work states and counties are having to lay off these $1.7 billion below what they need to maintain as the Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s Ministries, essential personnel as they struggle to bal- promised service levels. Social Security al- located in Cedartown, Georgia. Pastor Ford is ance their budgets. How will putting more peo- ready operates at very low cost. Overhead is a great asset not only to St. Luke’s but also ple in the unemployment line create jobs? less than 2 percent of the total budget for So- to the greater community where he is a men- These job cuts strike at the heart of the middle cial Security. The bill eliminates 3,500 jobs in tor and a person who embodies the sentiment class in America. the Social Security Administration and delays of ‘‘giving back.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.087 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E285 Recently, Pastor Ford led efforts to improve settlers, they would not have survived. Time to overcome, and one fraught with complica- the community by cleaning up Turner Street has not been kind to the tribes, however. As tions that officials from the bureau have ac- Park and turning it into a family friendly zone. was the case for most Native American tribes, knowledged may never be resolved in their Today, the park is a place where friends and as the settlement prospered and grew, the lifetime. The acknowledgment process is al- neighbors can gather in peace. His dedication tribes suffered. Those who resisted quickly be- ready expensive, subject to unreasonable not only to his congregation but also to his came subdued, were pushed off their historic delays, and lacking in dignity. Virginia’s paper community is one that deserves recognition lands, and, up through much of the 20th Cen- genocide only further complicates these tribes’ and should be emulated. tury, were denied full rights as U.S. citizens. quest for federal recognition, making it difficult I ask my colleagues to please join me in Despite their devastating loss of land and pop- to furnish corroborating state and official docu- thanking Pastor Sidney Ford for his service ulation, the Virginia tribes survived, preserving ments and aggravating the injustice already and his commitment to the betterment of his their heritage and their identity. Their story of visited upon them. community. survival spans four centuries of racial hostility It was not until 1997, when Governor f and coercive state and state-sanctioned ac- George Allen signed legislation directing Com- tions. monwealth agencies to correct their records, INTRODUCTION OF THE The Virginia tribes’ history, however, di- that the tribes were given the opportunity to THOMASINA E. JORDAN INDIAN verges from that of most Native Americans in correct official Commonwealth documents that TRIBES OF VIRGINIA FEDERAL two unique ways. The first explains why the had deliberately been altered to list them as RECOGNITION ACT Virginia tribes were never recognized by the ‘‘colored.’’ The law allows living members of federal government; the second explains why the tribes to correct their records, but the law HON. JAMES P. MORAN congressional action is needed today. First, by cannot correct the damage done to past gen- OF VIRGINIA the time the federal government was estab- erations or to recover documents that were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lished in 1789, the Virginia tribes were in no purposely destroyed during the ‘‘Plecker Era.’’ In 1999, the Virginia General Assembly Thursday, February 17, 2011 position to seek recognition. They had already lost control of their land, withdrawn into iso- adopted a resolution calling upon Congress to Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- lated communities and stripped of most of enact legislation recognizing the Virginia ducing the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes their rights. Lacking even the rights granted by tribes. I am pleased to have honored that re- of Virginia Federal Recognition Act. This is the the English Kings, and our own Bill of Rights, quest, and beginning in 2000 and in subse- sixth time I have introduced legislation that federal recognition was nowhere within their quent sessions, Virginia’s Senators and I have would grant federal recognition to six Indian reach. introduced legislation to recognize the Virginia tribes in Virginia: the Chickahominy, the East- The second unique circumstance for the Vir- tribes. ern Chickahominy, the Upper Mattaponi, the ginia tribes is what they experienced at the There is no doubt that the Chickahominy, Rappahannock, the Monacan, and the hands of the Commonwealth government dur- the Eastern Chickahominy, the Monacan, the Nansemond. ing the first half of the 20th Century. It has Nansemond, the Rappahannock and the Similar measures passed the House and the been called ‘‘paper genocide.’’ At a time when Upper Mattaponi tribes exist. These tribes Senate Indian Affairs Committee during the the federal government granted Native Ameri- have existed on a continuous basis since be- 110th and 111th Sessions of Congress. Unfor- cans the right to vote, Virginia’s elected offi- fore the first European settlers stepped foot in tunately, both measures were ultimately de- cials adopted racially hostile laws targeted at America. They are here with us today. But the feated when the objections of a few Senators those classes of people who did not fit into the federal government continues to act as if they were not overridden. dominant white society, and with fanatical effi- do not. The impasse in Congress and the demean- ciency, altered and destroyed the records of I know there is resistance in Congress to ing and dysfunctional acknowledgement proc- Virginia’s Native Americans. Virginia’s political grant any Native American tribe federal rec- ess at the Bureau of Indian Affairs only com- elite sought to expunge the records of anyone ognition. And I can appreciate how the issue pound the grave injustices this legislation other than themselves who could hold the of gambling and its economic and moral di- seeks to redress. It also compels me to con- claim that they were the descendent of Poca- mensions has influenced many Members’ per- tinue this cause and reintroduce this legisla- hontas. Pocahontas’ marriage to John Rolfe spectives on tribal recognition issues. The six tion today. The injustices extend back in time created an uncomfortable circumstance for Virginia tribes are not seeking federal legisla- for hundreds of years, back to the establish- John Rolfe’s descendents who populated Vir- tion so that they can build casinos. Under this ment of the first permanent English settlement ginia’s aristocratic elite and who maintained legislation they cannot engage in gaming. The in America at Jamestown. For the Members of that all non-whites were part of ‘‘the inferior bill prohibits gambling on their lands. They find these tribes are the descendents of the great Negroid race.’’ gambling offensive to their moral beliefs. They Powhatan Confederacy who greeted the With great hypocrisy, Virginia’s ruling elite are seeking federal recognition because it is English and provided food and assistance that pushed policies that culminated with the en- an urgent matter of justice and because elder ensured the settlers’ early survival. actment of the Racial Integrity Act of 1924. members of their tribes, who were denied a Four years ago, America celebrated the This act directed Commonwealth officials, and public education and the economic opportuni- 400th anniversary of the settlement of James- zealots like Walter Plecker, to destroy Com- ties available to most Americans, are suffering town. But it was not a celebration for Native monwealth and local courthouse records and and should be entitled to the federal health American descendents of Pocahontas, for they reclassify in Orwellian fashion all non-whites and housing assistance available to federally have yet to be recognized by our federal gov- as ‘‘colored.’’ It targeted Native Americans recognized tribes. ernment. Unlike most Native American tribes with a vengeance, denying Native Americans To underscore this point, the legislation in- that were officially recognized when they in Virginia their identity. cludes language that would prevent the tribes signed peace treaties with the federal govern- To call oneself a ‘‘Native American’’ in Vir- from engaging in gaming on their federal land ment, Virginia’s six Native American tribes ginia was to risk a jail sentence of up to one even if everyone else in Virginia were allowed made their peace with the Kings of England. year. In defiance of the law, members of Vir- to engage in Class III casino-type gaming. Most notable among these was the Treaty of ginia’s tribes traveled out of state to obtain In the name of decency, fairness and hu- 1677 between these tribes and King Charles marriage licenses or to serve their country in manity, I urge my colleagues to support this II. This treaty has been recognized by the wartime. The law remained in effect until it legislation and bring closure to centuries of in- Commonwealth of Virginia every year for the was struck down in federal court in 1967. In justice Virginia’s Native American tribes have past 334 years when the Governor accepts that intervening period between 1924 and experienced. tribute from the tribes in a ceremony now cele- 1967, Commonwealth officials waged a war to f brated at the Commonwealth Capitol. I had destroy all public and many private records TRIBUTE TO SHELIA ROBINSON the honor of attending the one of what I un- that affirmed the existence of Native Ameri- derstand is the longest celebrated treaty rec- cans in Virginia. Historians have affirmed that HON. PHIL GINGREY ognition ceremony in the United States. no other state compares to Virginia’s efforts to OF GEORGIA The forefathers of the tribal leaders who eradicate its citizens’ Indian identity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gather on Thanksgiving in Richmond were the All of Virginia’s state-recognized tribes have first to welcome the English, and during the filed petitions with the Bureau of Acknowledg- Thursday, February 17, 2011 first few years of settlement, ensured their sur- ment seeking federal recognition. But it is a Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in vival. Had the tribes not assisted those early very heavy burden the Virginia tribes will have celebration of Black History Month, I want to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17FE8.090 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 continue recognizing African Americans from Workers participate in building trades train- IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT 132 throughout Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- ing programs and health care programs and TO H.R. 1, CONTINUING APPRO- trict who have had a major impact on their are not dependent on benefits from other so- PRIATIONS ACT, 2011 community. Today, I rise to recognize Shelia cial programs. One study found that local pre- Robinson of Marietta, Georgia. vailing wage law generated 2.4 times the eco- Between active duty and service in the nomic benefit of the cost of the construction HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Georgia Army National Guard, Shelia spent project. OF CALIFORNIA more than 22 years serving our country and I strongly support Davis-Bacon protections IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the State of Georgia. From 1995–2005 while and oppose this misguided amendment. I urge in the Guard as a Master Sergeant, she my colleagues to do the same. Thursday, February 17, 2011 worked in the Counterdrug Program and helped manage an annual budget of $3 mil- Ms. MATSUI. I rise today in opposition to f lion. the CR put forward by my Republican col- Upon retiring from Active Federal military IN OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT leagues, and in support of the amendment of- service, Ms. Robinson worked as the Adminis- 450 TO H.R. 1, CONTINUING AP- fered by Ms. CHU of California, which would trative Assistant for the Director of Georgia’s PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 restore full funding to the Pell Grant program. Office of Homeland Security where she gained H.R. 1 makes severe cuts to student aid the respect of numerous state agency heads programs in a time of tuition increases and for her professionalism, courtesy, and overall HON. DORIS O. MATSUI tough economic standings. These cuts will im- knowledge. pose an even heavier burden on many stu- OF CALIFORNIA After three years with Homeland Security, dents and families. Specifically, this bill makes Ms. Robinson returned to the Georgia National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the largest cut the Pell Grant program, more Guard in the capacity of Office Manager for than 15 percent. the Adjutant General of Georgia. Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Federal Pell Grant program provides Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to please much needed financial support for more than join me in thanking Shelia Robinson for her Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- nine million students nationwide and makes. service to our nation and the people of Cobb tion to the C.R. put forward by my Republican This amendment would specifically maintain County. colleagues, and specifically to Amendment 450, offered by Mr. MACK of Florida. This the maximum award level for Pell Grants at f amendment and the C.R. would eliminate $5,550. IN OPPOSITION TO THE QUAYLE- funding for the Corporation for National and Pell Grant are solely based on an individ- BROUN AMENDMENT (#224) TO Community Service and all of the programs it ual’s financial needs and are not required to H.R. 1 AND IN SUPPORT OF supports. be paid back. They are an effective mecha- DAVIS-BACON PREVAILING WAGE As Americans, we share a common belief nism to help students offset the expensive PROTECTION that volunteerism and community service costs of text books, room and board, and make our country stronger. But we cannot be school supplies. HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO a leader in the world, if we are not leaders in For many, this grant makes the difference OF HAWAII our own communities. between attending college or dropping out be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And as we speak, tens of thousands of cause they don’t have the money to afford tui- Thursday, February 17, 2011 Americans are involved in service projects tion or books. Yet we know that access to across the country through one of several higher education is critical to our nation’s eco- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- AmeriCorps programs. These volunteers are nomic competitiveness. tion to the Quayle-Broun amendment. building houses, helping young people learn to We need to do be more to encourage stu- This amendment would strip away Davis- read, collecting food and clothing, and much, dents to pursue education. Unfortunately, this Bacon wage protections in Hawaii and nation- much more. legislation will only set us backwards. wide. Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act en- Through programs such as Learn and This funding is crucial for students in my sures that workers on federal construction Serve, VISTA, Teach for America, Experience district and these drastic cuts will have an ad- contracts receive at least the prevailing wage Corps, Youth Build, Habitat for Humanity, City verse affect on our nation’s ability to be an for construction jobs. Year, and Jumpstart, volunteers are using evi- economic leader. Maintaining access to quality The Davis-Bacon Act ensures projects are dence-based research to make a tremendous and affordable education is a vital priority. impact in their communities. built by skilled and experienced workers who I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this know what they’re doing. Prevailing wages But federal funding for each one of these amendment and against this C.R. and higher-skilled work result in greater pro- programs would be shut down if Amendment ductivity and lower cost. 450 and this C.R. were to be enacted. f In industries without Davis-Bacon protec- In my district of Sacramento, California— tions, we have seen unscrupulous contractors home to the NCCC Pacific Region—300 PERSONAL EXPLANATION engage in a ‘‘race to the bottom,’’ trying to un- AmeriCorps*NCCC volunteers would be sent dercut each other to perform shoddy work, home. Although these volunteers have already with less-skilled workers, at sub-par wages. committed to a year of service—and they have HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO These projects often end up costing more in all already been deployed—this amendment OF HAWAII the long-run due to repairs, revisions, and would require the Corporation for National and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delays. Community Service to buy their plane tickets Some claim that Davis-Bacon costs the fed- home. That process alone would make this a Thursday, February 17, 2011 eral government more. On the contrary, stud- deficient program, and leave the federal gov- ies show that higher-wage workers are more ernment liable for the costs. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I inadvertently productive, saving hundreds of millions of dol- voted ‘‘no’’ on the Price Amendment (#514) to lars in the long run. Put simply: Amendment 450 and the cuts H.R. 1. I meant to vote ‘‘yes’’ for the amend- Construction workers who build highways, for AmeriCorps in the C.R. are ill-conceived. ment, which continues waiver provisions en- homes, or buildings should be able to earn We see an enormous return in our invest- acted for FY2009 and 2010 that enable local enough to feed their families, put a roof over ments in our national service programs. For communities impacted by the economic down- their heads, and send their kids to college. Be- every volunteer we help to support, we recruit turn to use SAFER grant funds to maintain ex- yond just helping workers and their families, another 10 volunteers. And for every dollar the isting firefighters, re-hire laid off firefighters, prevailing wages improve local economies. federal government invests, the organizations and eliminate the local match requirement. I Workers spend their income in local busi- are able to leverage a matching dollar through am grateful that it passed by a strong margin nesses and pay local taxes. local and private funding. despite my error.

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STEVE ISRAEL law, the Lifeline program provides Americans OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES struggling to climb out of poverty and get back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on their feet a choice to receive a landline Thursday, February 17, 2011 Friday, February 18, 2011 phone or a mobile phone subsidized by the Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Universal Service Fund. In my district of Sac- support for Amendment 325, offered by Mr. honor someone in my district who has given ramento, we have 25,000, and in the State of BLUMENAUER, to restore funding to the Cor- much to those in need. Lorraine Boccio of California we have approximately 2 million, poration for Public Broadcasting, and I urge Huntington Station, NY, has recently been di- residents who benefit from this service. my colleagues to vote in support as well. Low income people use Lifeline service to Recently, I spoke to one of my constituents agnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer and look for a job, call their doctors, reach their who expressed his sorrow to me at the pros- I’d like to take a moment to share some of the child care providers, or contact their family in pect of losing public broadcasting services. As good work she has done. an emergency. he put it, he pays less than two dollars a year Lorraine works in customer service at a But Amendment No. 468 would eliminate in taxes for the service, but it brightens his local supermarket but spends her spare time USF funding for mobile phone service for the day every morning that he listens to his favor- committed to service as well. Every year she poorest Americans, and maintain it only for ite public radio shows. To him, it was a simple collects and mails packages to troops over- landline phones, forcing poor people to stay at equation of value for money. seas and holds annual events for veterans on home waiting for important calls, rather than He specifically voiced his support for Na- Memorial Day and Veterans Day. These getting out of their homes to look for a job. tional Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broad- events bring out hundreds of veterans and I have heard from many of my constituents casting Service (PBS). NPR is a public-private Lorraine conducts the fundraising, planning, in Sacramento who are concerned about the membership media organization that syn- and execution of these events. She also at- high costs of services, and would be impacted dicates programming for hundreds of public tends funerals and wakes of fallen troops on by these cuts to Lifeline services. radio stations across the country. Individual Long Island and collects cards from school- I have heard from a woman who is living off member stations, such as local university sta- children in the South Huntington School Dis- a fixed income and is counting her pennies tions are required to be non-commercial, and trict for veterans. each month to make ends meet. If her bill educational in nature, and are not required to Lorraine is also fiercely supportive of her goes up ‘‘by one cent’’, she says she will have broadcast all NPR programming. local police and fire departments. For the holi- to drop her service. The Lifeline program al- And despite what I have heard from my col- days in December 2001, Lorraine collected lows her to stay connected in an increasingly leagues, the truth is that only about two per- and distributed food, clothing and toys to all of connected society. cent of NPR funding is directly provided by the the children in Huntington who lost a loved Another one of my constituents, who is dis- federal government, under the Corporation for one in the September 11 attacks. She takes abled, can’t afford in-home broadband serv- Public Broadcasting (CPB), which also funds every opportunity to honor her local police, ices, and is forced to commute miles to the PBS. The reality is that the Corporation for fire, and EMS workers, including organizing nearest library to access the Internet. But Public Broadcasting receives around .0001% fundraisers, visiting those who are injured, and these all day excursions means that he of the annual federal budget. Eliminating that paying tribute to those who served in the after- misses important calls, and if something were funding would save Americans less than half math of the September 11 attacks. to happen to him while he was out without a a cent a day, and in doing so, eliminate a val- Finally, throughout the year Lorraine orga- mobile phone, he would have no ability to call uable educational, cultural, and community re- nizes food drives, ‘‘adopts’’ families with trou- a friend, family member, or 911 for help. This source. bles such as a child with an illness or a house Amendment would take that cell phone away. But the value of the services are unending. fire, and donates food and supplies to Hun- Moreover, this Amendment would not return As a former board chair of my district’s local tington’s Little Animal Shelter. any monies to the U.S. Treasury. The Uni- PBS TV station, I can attest to the value local Lorraine brightens the lives of her neighbors versal Service Fund is supported entirely by programming offers to my constituents. I hear every day while working in customer service at telephone users—not taxpayers. from families, seniors, and everyday com- her day job and helps anyone and everyone in In short, this Amendment picks techno- muters who use public broadcasting to get need in her community. I wish her all the best logical winners and losers. It ignores input local news, to learn something new about the for a speedy recovery and hope that the com- from legislators who have expertise on these world, and teachers who use its educational munity to which she has given so much sup- issues. The House Energy and Commerce programming in their classrooms. ports her in the fight of her life. Committee plans to hold hearings on the Uni- Moreover, public TV and radio stations em- f versal Service Fund this year, and the Federal ploy over 17,000 people across the country— Communications Commission announced its jobs that no one can afford to lose—and espe- SETH KING TRIBUTE intention to review the Lifeline program. cially not now. Finally, the amendment limits both economic M. Chair, the number of listeners and view- HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON opportunity and discourages employment se- ers speak for themselves. Every month, over OF COLORADO curity. Studies by the Opinion Research Cor- 170 million Americans use public media— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poration and MIT have found that cell phones through 368 public television stations, 934 Friday, February 18, 2011 are extremely important to an individual’s eco- public radio stations, hundreds of online serv- nomic productivity and earning power. Having ices, education services, and in-person events Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to access to a cell phone in order to get a ‘‘call and activities. Every month over half of all stand and pay sincere tribute to the life of back’’ is essential for Americans who are out Americans use public media. Seth King. Sadly the city of Pueblo, Colorado, of work. When the rest of America is cutting Defunding public broadcasting would be a will have to continue on without the talents their landlines, this amendment is forcing the deep and misguided error, and would lose our and gifts of the revered local legend. Mr. King poorest among us to rely on a dying tech- country a great resource. was a barber and clinical chemist by trade, but nology, which the free market has rejected. Maintaining support for public, educational, he represented much more to the Pueblo We should be expanding the lifeline pro- and government channels and networks is community. gram to broadband and mobile phones, tech- necessary to facilitate communication, and I The owner and operator of King’s Barber nologies that are in high demand, and em- am dedicated to ensuring that citizens have shop, Seth King cut hair for 45 years and had power consumers to pursue a job, an edu- access to tools that inform, educate, and en- a positive effect on the lives of countless indi- cation, or new career training. courage interest in local activities. viduals. Mr. King moved to Pueblo as a young

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Mr. King was also a staunch supporter goal—to undermine women’s access to basic, ment of the Lacey Township High School of the Republican Party, and was the first preventive healthcare and the women’s health Football Team in capturing the 2010 NJSIAA black man to run for the state senate in 1968. providers they rely on in their communities. I South Jersey Group III championship and fin- Seth King was also an active member of the oppose this amendment and efforts to deprive ishing the year undefeated. Catholic Church and The Knights of Colum- women access to essential healthcare serv- I ask you to join me in celebration with the bus. Whether cheering a customer up at the ices. coaches, players, and student body of Lacey barbershop, or giving his time in faith-based f Township High School, as well as the teach- outreach, he spent his lifetime improving the ers, parents and community members who all lives of those around him. PERSONAL EXPLANATION made this victory a reality. Finally, I ask you Mr. Speaker, Pueblo may have lost a won- to wish the Lacey Lions continued success in derful member of their community, but there is HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD next year’s football season. no doubt that the spirit of Seth King’s life still OF TEXAS f reverberates throughout the city. It has been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FULL-YEAR CONTINUING privilege to stand and pay tribute to Mr. Seth Friday, February 18, 2011 King’s accomplished life. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 f Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 84, I missed the vote due to a previously SPEECH OF FULL-YEAR CONTINUING scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ OF MICHIGAN f SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LACEY TOWNSHIP Thursday, February 17, 2011 HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF NEVADA The House in Committee of the Whole OF LANOKA HARBOR, NEW JER- House on the State of the Union had under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEY consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Thursday, February 17, 2011 priations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the The House in Committee of the Whole HON. JON RUNYAN Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- House on the State of the Union had under OF NEW JERSEY tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priations for the Department of Defense and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, today I rise to the other departments and agencies of the Friday, February 18, 2011 oppose the reckless Republican proposal to Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in eliminate funding for the Title X Family Plan- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: recognition of the 2010 New Jersey State Ath- ning Program. This cut is a legislative assault Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong letic Association’s South Jersey Group III on women’s health and a failure of House Re- opposition to the Pence Amendment. Champions: the Lacey Township High School publicans to strengthen American families. In- Rep. PENCE’s amendment would prohibit Football Team of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. stead of focusing on issues Americans are Planned Parenthood from receiving any fed- On December 4, 2010, by an impressive most concerned about, like creating jobs, eral funds, including Medicaid reimbursement score of 56 to 7, Lacey Township High School House Republicans have decided to target for family planning services, funding for HIV defeated Delsea Regional High School in the women’s health programs and women’s health testing and counseling, funding for programs South Jersey Group III Championship football providers under the guise of deficit reduction. to prevent infertility, breast and cervical cancer game. This marks the fourth time in school Since 1970, Title X Family Planning Pro- screening funds, and funding to provide evi- history that they are the South Jersey Group gram has been a critical component of our na- denced-based sex education, including infor- III Football Champions. tion’s health care infrastructure and an essen- mation about abstinence. This amendment During the championship game, the Lacey tial vehicle in preventing unintended preg- would have a devastating impact on commu- Township Lions were able to score seven nancies and providing basic primary and pre- nities like Las Vegas. touchdowns, resulting in 49 points. Senior run- ventive health care, including annual exams In my district, Planned Parenthood’s Fla- ning back, Jacob Dabal, scored three touch- lifesaving screenings for illnesses like breast mingo Health Center is an essential commu- downs, while senior quarterback, Craig cancer, cervical cancer and HIV. If these cuts nity provider and one of only three Title X fa- Cicardo, and senior running back, Jarrod are allowed to become law, 5 million Ameri- cilities in Clark County. In FY 2010, 27 percent Molzon, each scored two touchdowns. The cans will lose these services and women’s ac- of their clients were at or below 100 percent outstanding offensive output of these three cess to health care will be severely restricted. of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and an addi- young student-athletes helped pave the way to House Republicans are using this legislation tional 39 percent were between 100 percent a Lacey Township victory. to mislead the American people by suggesting and 250 percent of FPL. Planned Parenthood Equally extraordinary was the defensive ef- that federal funds are being used to pay for provides access for many low-income women forts of the Lacey Township Lions. In the abortions. This is flatly untrue, since federal to basic and preventive healthcare, often serv- championship game, the Lions’ defense forced law has already banned Title X funds from ing as a primary care provider. In FY2010, eight turnovers, consisting of three intercep- being used for abortion services. Moreover, in Planned Parenthood provided basic healthcare tions and five fumbles. One of those fumbles 2008 Title X supported services prevented services to more than 18,000 Nevadans. resulted in a touchdown by senior defensive 973,000 unintended pregnancies which re- Rep. PENCE’s amendment will result in 1.4 back, Zach Torrell. sulted in thousands of fewer abortions. How- million Medicaid patients—predominately The Lacey Township Lions finished their ever, if Title X Family Planning Programs are women—losing access to their health care 2010 football season with an undefeated eliminated more women will experience unin- provider. This attack on Medicaid patients’ ac- record of 12 wins and 0 loses, its third tended pregnancies and face potentially life- cess to their local provider occurs at the same undefeated season in school history. threatening cancer and other diseases that time that the Medicaid program desperately I would like to congratulate Lacey Township could have been prevented. needs more doctors and nurses to participate High School’s football coach of 30 years, Preventing women’s health centers from re- in the program. Existing access issues will Coach Lou Vircillo, and his entire coaching ceiving this critical funding stream is not the only become exacerbated as a result of the staff. Through their inspiration and motivation, answer and the majority of Americans do not Medicaid expansion to 133 percent of the Fed- they enabled these young men to achieve an support this proposal. According to a January eral Poverty Level under the Patient Protection amazing accomplishment. 2011 CBS/New York Times survey found that and Affordable Care Act (ACA). I would also like to thank the senior mem- by a margin of 67 percent to 27 percent, Federal law already requires health care bers of the Lacey Township High School Foot- Americans oppose cuts for health care and providers to demonstrate that federal funds ball Team. Their incredible leadership of the education as a means of reducing the deficit. are not used for abortion care, so this amend- Lions this year not only led to another cham- Instead, the American people want Congress

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In fact, family planning pro- panded youth area which has allowed the Li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams like Title X save money because every brary to strengthen the depth and breadth of $1 spent on family planning results in a $4 its youth-focused programming. Thursday, February 17, 2011 savings to Medicaid. House Republicans pro- The National Medal recognized libraries that The House in Committee of the Whole posal to eliminate Title X Family Planning demonstrate innovative approaches to pro- House on the State of the Union had under goes too far and is bad policy, bad politics, viding their services to the public, and whose consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- and is flat out immoral. I ask that my col- programming focuses on expanding cross-cul- priations for the Department of Defense and leagues join me in opposing cuts to Title X tural awareness and dialogue. Particularly rec- the other departments and agencies of the ognized were two of the Library’s programs, Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Family Planning Program. tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: f the ‘‘Grow Up Reading’’ program and the ‘‘Help is Here’’ initiative. Focused on youth, Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chair, I rise today to oppose CHARLES ELLIOTT TRIBUTE the ‘‘Grow Up Reading’’ promotes parental in- the amendment offered by my colleague from volvement in childhood development through Indiana, Mr. PENCE to H.R. 1, the Full-Year HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON development reading skills from birth through Continuing Appropriations Act. Mr. PENCE’s amendment would deny any OF COLORADO third grade, helping children build good funda- federal funding to Planned Parenthood health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. On the adult end of the Li- facilities throughout the country. As a sup- Friday, February 18, 2011 brary’s programming spectrum, the ‘‘Help is porter of Planned Parenthood and the services Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it brings me Here’’ initiative brings counselors from Oak- that it offers to my constituents in my central great satisfaction to rise and pay tribute to a land Community College and professionals New Jersey district, I firmly oppose this purely man whose youthful spirit and exuberance from Jewish Vocational Services together to political amendment. proves that age is just a number. Charles El- provide resume critiquing services to commu- This should not be a pro-life or pro-choice liott, of the San Luis Valley, will be inducted nity members. debate about one of the many services that into the 2011 class of the Colorado Ski and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Planned Parenthood provides. In fact, under Snowboard Hall of Fame. today in recognizing the outstanding service current law no federal funds can be used for Mr. Elliot began skiing in the early 1930s on the West Bloomfield Public Library provides to abortion services. Less than three percent of a pair of homemade wooden skis he and a its community and congratulating the Library the services provided by Planned Parenthood friend took to Wolf Creek Pass. From the mid staff on receiving the National Medal for Mu- are abortion related. The Pence amendment is 1930s to the mid 1940s Charles Elliot was a seum and Library Service. in fact a fundamental attack on our nation’s major catalyst and pioneer in the rapid growth f oldest and most respected reproductive of skiing in southwestern Colorado. After serv- healthcare provider, the over 5 million men ing his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps as TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL NATHAN and women that visit Planned Parenthood an- a weatherman from 1942–1946, Mr. Elliot re- B. CARSE nually, and the one in five American women turned to skiing in the State he loves, and re- who will visit a Planned Parenthood center in started Wolf Creek Pass skiing operations HON. JIM JORDAN their lifetime. which had been shut down due to World War OF OHIO Disqualifying Planned Parenthood from re- II. Charles Elliot then served as ski patrolman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceiving federal funds would disproportionately and performed that duty so well that he was Friday, February 18, 2011 affect health-care services that prevent unin- tended pregnancy and reduce the need for given the lifetime badge from the National Ski Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to abortion. The vast majority of Planned Parent- Patrol. The 98-year-old is now the ranking honor the life of a brave Ohio soldier, Corporal hood’s medical services are related to contra- member of the Grey Wolf Ski Club. Charles Nathan B. Carse, who on February 8 was ception, testing and treatment for sexually Elliot has now been skiing for over 75 years, killed in action near Kandahar Province in Af- transmitted infections; cancer screening, and and at the age of 93, he recorded over 50 ghanistan. days on the slopes. Mr. Elliot’s passion for ski- Nathan was the pride of Allen East High other services like pregnancy tests and infer- ing is only matched by his dedication to cul- School in Lima, Ohio. He earned degrees from tility treatment. Despite any claims to the con- tivate the continued growth of his sport. Louisiana State University and Capital Univer- trary, the Pence amendment is clearly a direct Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand and rec- sity, where he was a standout linebacker for attack on prevention services, and would in- ognize Mr. Charles Elliot on his induction into the Capital Crusaders. crease the number of unwanted pregnancies. the 2011 class of the Colorado Ski and Serving a critical role in post-Katrina New More than 90 percent of the care that Snowboard Hall of Fame. Orleans, Nathan left his career in engineering Planned Parenthood health centers provide f and volunteered to serve his country, entering every day is primary and preventive, including active military duty in February 2010. He de- wellness exams, cancer screenings, immuni- IN RECOGNITION OF THE WEST ployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Engineer zations, contraception and STD testing and BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade in Sep- treatment. For many women, the only doctor RECEIVING A NATIONAL MEDAL tember 2010. or nurse they see is one they visit at a wom- FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Nathan is survived by a loving family, in- en’s health center. In fact, more than 6 in 10 SERVICE cluding his mom, Janis; his sisters, Kristin and patients who receive care at a women’s health Megan; and four dear nephews. center like Planned Parenthood consider it HON. GARY C. PETERS Those who knew Nathan best described him their primary source of health care. OF MICHIGAN as a happy, generous, hardworking man The 28 Planned Parenthood health centers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whose optimistic attitude brought a smile to in New Jersey serve over 90,000 patients per people’s faces and had a positive impact on year for a wide range of primary and repro- Friday, February 18, 2011 their lives. ductive health services. In 2009 alone, these Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to He courageously served in defense of his centers performed almost 45 thousand cer- recognize the West Bloomfield Township Li- family, his community, his state, and his na- vical screening tests that detected over 2 brary as it is honored by the Institute of Mu- tion. Every American family lives under the thousand abnormal results and 27 thousand seum and Library Services with a National blanket of safety he helped provide. For this, breast exams that detected over 800 abnormal Medal for Museum and Library Service. our nation owes him and his family a great results. Taking away funds from Planned Par- This medal, which was presented to just five debt of gratitude. enthood would deny women life saving med- libraries nationally in 2010, recognizes the ex- Nathan will be deeply missed. But the ical testing, increase unwanted pregnancies, ceptional contributions the West Bloomfield strength of his character, and the courage he and deny primary care services to millions of Public Library has made to its surrounding demonstrated through his service, will live on. women throughout the country.

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Had I priations for the Department of Defense and been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ the other departments and agencies of the Friday, February 18, 2011 Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the f Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I move to RECORD show that I mistakenly voted in favor NETWORKS WIN LAP DOG AWARD strike the last word. of amendment number 192 to H.R. 1 offered FOR IGNORING CORRUPTION AT I rise today in strong opposition to the by the gentlewoman from Illinois, Mrs. LIBERAL GROUP Pence Amendment to the Republican Con- BIGGERT. I am a strong supporter of the Ad- tinuing Resolution which would eliminate all vanced Research Projects Agency—Energy, federal funding to Planned Parenthood facili- and I oppose efforts to defund the program. HON. LAMAR SMITH ties across the country. OF TEXAS Planned Parenthood has been a vital f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES healthcare provider for low and moderate in- come women since its formation in 1916. It is MAJOR WILLIAM EDWARD ADAMS Friday, February 18, 2011 TRIBUTE one of the largest providers of basic Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ABC, healthcare in the country offering a variety of CBS, and NBC are the winners of this week’s services including cancer screenings, HIV/ HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Media Fairness Caucus ‘‘Lap Dog Award’’ for AIDS testing, blood pressure examinations and general reproductive care for more than 3 OF COLORADO biased news coverage. Undercover videos released earlier this million patients annually. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES month show employees of Planned Parent- If passed, this amendment would have a Friday, February 18, 2011 hood, a taxpayer-funded liberal group, giving detrimental impact on women’s access to advice on how to obtain abortions for under- basic healthcare services and would severely Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere age girls and circumvent sex crime laws. limit a woman’s right to control her own repro- honor to stand and pay tribute to a heroic ductive health. American who was awarded our nation’s high- All three television networks ignored the Over 90% of the services Planned Parent- est honor for his conspicuous gallantry in the controversy for an entire week. ABC and NBC hood administers are preventative care serv- Kontum Province in the Central Highlands of still have not devoted any coverage to the ices that keep low and moderate income Vietnam. Major William Edward Adams is an story, according to a Lexis-Nexis search. women healthy. Planned Parenthood also inspiration to every citizen of our great nation, Can you imagine if it were discovered that gives women access to contraception and im- and a reminder to all Americans that some will a conservative group was willing to aid and portant family planning services. sacrifice everything to preserve our way of life. abet the sexual exploitation of minors? It 6 in 10 women who receive healthcare from would be all over the news. Maj. Adams was born in Casper, Wyoming, women’s health centers such as Planned Par- and raised in Craig, Colorado. He went to high The national media should give Americans enthood consider these facilities to be their school in Missouri at the Wentworth Military the facts, not ignore them. primary source of basic, preventative care. Academy. He graduated from Colorado State Taking away these options for millions of University, where he also met his future wife f women is not acceptable. Sandra Adams. Upon graduation he joined the Research has shown that every dollar in- FULL-YEAR CONTINUING vested in family planning programs saves United States Army. Major Adams was de- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 ployed to Vietnam in 1970. American taxpayers $4. Clearly, the goal of this amendment is not to reduce the deficit but On May 25th, 1971, Maj. Adams willingly SPEECH OF to restrict women’s access to basic healthcare volunteered for a helicopter rescue mission services. that would undoubtedly endanger his lightly ar- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY In the long-term, the preventative care serv- mored aircraft and his life. The mission was to OF NEW YORK ices that Planned Parenthood offers will cer- fly into a remote fire base that was under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainly save millions of dollars for the American heavy attack to pick up three critically wound- taxpayer who would otherwise be forced to ed soldiers. Maj. Adams was fully aware of the Thursday, February 17, 2011 foot the medical bills of patients who had been advantageous position of the enemy’s formi- The House in Committee of the Whole denied access to preventative care services dable anti-aircraft guns; as well as the clear House on the State of the Union had under as a result of this amendment. skies that would provide no cover from the im- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- The Republicans claim that this Continuing minent barrage. While directing and coordi- priations for the Department of Defense and Resolution is about cutting the deficit. How- nating fire support from other attack heli- the other departments and agencies of the ever, this amendment is inconsistent with that copters, Major Adams landed his aircraft and Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- objective. Instead of focusing on creating jobs, tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: picked up the three wounded soldiers. As he an issue that is at the center of the American began his return flight, Maj. Adams’ helicopter Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chair, this bipartisan people’s mind, the Republicans are focusing was bombarded with enemy rocket and gun- amendment places a reasonable limit on the on eliminating funding to health centers that fire. He calmly regained control of the aircraft, Government’s ability to spy on American citi- actually save the American taxpayers money. and prepared to make an emergency landing, zens using Patriot Act powers, by narrowly tar- In these tough economic times, women who but the helicopter exploded before Maj. Adams geting the Patriot Act provision which allows rely on health centers such as Planned Par- could touch down. For these actions, Major the Government to seize library or bookstore enthood for basic care may not have any William Edward Adams posthumously received records to determine what Americans are other options for seeking treatment if funding the Medal of Honor. reading and thinking. Protection against this for these facilities were to disappear. Mr. Speaker, it gives me pride to know that type of intrusion into our thoughts and minds This amendment does not reduce the def- I have fellow countrymen who are capable of is at the heart of our most fundamental free- icit, it does not create jobs and it severely such selfless feats of bravery. It has been a doms and what it means to be an American. hinders women’s right to affordable, basic true privilege to rise and pay tribute to Maj. For these reasons, I vote in favor of the Nad- healthcare. William Edward Adams. ler/Conyers amendment. Thank you.

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Mr. Speaker, on rollcall tion and gratitude to wonderful colleagues, on logical advances for the last century; contrib- No. 85, I missed the vote due to a previously both sides of the aisle, who have also become uting to breakthroughs in medicine, engineer- scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had wonderful friends. ing, mathematics, chemistry, and numerous I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ f other fields. By helping foster a new genera- f tion of doctors, nurses, engineers, scientific re- SAM MCBURNEY TRIBUTE searchers, and mathematicians, we can con- A FAREWELL TO THE HOUSE tinue to contribute to this legacy to the world HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON for generations to come. HON. JANE HARMAN OF COLORADO Encouraging further investment in STEM OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education is essential. Over the past year, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, February 18, 2011 have hosted two events that have encouraged Friday, February 18, 2011 women and minorities to consider careers Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it brings me within STEM education. We live in a world of Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, my congres- great pride to stand and recognize the coura- opportunity and America has been at the root sional career will close on February 28th, so geous and patriotic actions of young Sam of the world’s technological and scientific ad- that the constitutionally required special elec- McBurney. In a display of conviction and prin- vances for the past century. By helping to fos- tion to replace me can coincide with a state- ciple that was far beyond his years, this 13 ter a new generation of scientists, tech- wide referendum Governor Brown intends to year old boy took it upon himself to make sure nologists, engineers and mathematicians, we hold later this year. This will save taxpayer his Fruita, Colorado, middle school recited the can continue our legacy for the next hundred money, assure a higher turnout, and most Pledge of Allegiance. years. quickly fill the vacancy created by my resigna- Sam realized that the Pledge of Allegiance The Association for Women in Science has, tion. was not being said at the start of each school for 40 years, ensured diversity in STEM, pro- The messages that have flooded my offices day, and this did not sit well with him. Being moting equality for the ever increasing number since I announced my departure have touched the son of a former Marine, Sam has always of women beyond our nation’s classrooms; me deeply. The extraordinary honor of a con- possessed a profound respect for our nation, those in the professional STEM workforce. Ac- gratulatory statement by President Obama and the knowledge that you must stand up for cording to the National Science Foundation, in was completely unexpected and absolutely what you believe in. With his beliefs in line, 2006 women accounted for just 23 percent of thrilling. But the message I may treasure most Sam organized events and created a petition graduate students in engineering, and made came from one of my children. It said, simply: to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance was up about 34 percent of the engineering work- Hon. ‘‘Brave Mama.’’ recited at least once a week at his middle force. The Association plays a vital role in in- For 17 years, I have worked my heart out school. After months of hard work and deter- spiring women, ensuring diversity in STEM. for the people of California’s 36th congres- mination, Sam finally gathered enough signa- Mr. Speaker, I am happy to support this res- sional district. I cast votes with which some tures to convince the school district that our olution, to further diversity in STEM, and to strongly disagreed—but I have always tried nation’s Pledge of Allegiance was a necessary recognize the Association for Women in my best to listen, and to lead. and important part of the school day. Science for its continued contributions to our The opportunity awaiting me at the Wood- Mr. Speaker, it warms my heart to know that nation’s future. row Wilson International Center for Scholars is there are young, concerned citizens of our na- f enormous. It is truly a center of excellence, tion that will go to great lengths in an effort to and a place where I believe I can add real make sure our flag, and all that it stands for, FULL-YEAR CONTINUING value to bipartisan scholarship and policy- receive its due respect. It has been an honor APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 making. to rise and pay tribute to Sam McBurney. But nothing—and I mean nothing—will ever f SPEECH OF replace the two-decade long journey I have just completed as I sought and won a seat in IN SUPPORT OF H. RES. 91, CELE- HON. DALE E. KILDEE Congress—my first and only elected office. BRATING AND ENCOURAGING DI- OF MICHIGAN I have worked closely with so many of you VERSITY IN STEM AND RECOG- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in committees, in caucuses like the Blue Dogs NIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY Wednesday, February 16, 2011 and New Democrats, and on legislation. OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE The House in Committee of the Whole With some here I have visited garden spots House on the State of the Union had under like North Korea, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Pakistan and Yemen to assess the threats we HON. DORIS O. MATSUI priations for the Department of Defense and face. Such foreign travel is, I believe, a won- OF CALIFORNIA the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- derful way to build personal, bipartisan friend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships—something dearly needed in Congress. tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: As a lifelong, passionate, bipartisan-in-my- Friday, February 18, 2011 Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong bones Democrat I have been criticized by both Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support of this amendment to prevent federal sides. But the center is where, in my view, express my support for H. Res. 91, a resolu- funds from being used to open the Chicago most Americans are—and where, in many tion celebrating and encouraging diversity in area locks to protect the Great Lakes from the cases, the best policy answers are. I will bring Science, Technology, Education and Mathe- threat of Asian Carp. that perspective with me to my new post at matics (STEM), and recognizing the 40th anni- The Great Lakes are among our nation’s the Wilson Center. versary of the Association for Women in most precious natural resources. They provide Let me make two final points. First, over the Science (AWIS). recreation and enjoyment for countless fami- years I have worked hard to hire and train the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math lies in our region, and support more than $7 best staff on the planet. We call ourselves education is vital to our nation’s ability to com- billion in fishing and approximately 800,000 ‘‘Team Harman’’ and at annual reunions I mar- pete in the global marketplace, and ultimately jobs. vel at how they and their families have grown. fulfill goals set forth in this Congress and re- Mr. Chair, this important resource is cur- I truly love them, and know how their extraor- cently outlined by President Obama in his rently under great threat. The dangerously dinary efforts are appreciated by my constitu- State of the Union Address. In our pursuit to invasive Asian Carp is moving quickly towards ents and other offices. win the future, we must not only ensure that the Great Lakes. These ravenous fish can But second, I always say that I represent our schools promote math and science, but grow as large as 100 pounds, will eat nearly the smartest constituents on earth. This is not that all students, especially those from tradi- everything in their path and have no known

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After receiv- countless industries and communities that rely ty, MS, where she witnessed the implementa- ing over 90,000 comments in the public com- upon them. tion of the civil rights movement and watched ment period on the proposed rule, the Depart- Mr. Chair, current efforts to stop the Asian it unfold victoriously. ment has largely ignored the chorus of opposi- Carp are not getting the job done. Indeed, last Mrs. Ragland married Adam Ragland in tion to the rule. The process is flawed, the year a live Carp was found well beyond the 1947. They later moved to Silver City, MS, logic at the department is flawed, and the ad- electronic barriers and only 6 miles from Lake and had five children. They were black farm- ministration’s approach on higher education is Michigan. Despite the imminent threat, the Su- ers and owners of Semicko’s Record Shop. flawed. Therefore, I strongly support this preme Court has refused to consider Michi- Mrs. Ragland was hired as a nurse assist- amendment to ensure that the Department of gan’s request to close the Chicago locks. Con- ant for the black schools in Humphreys Coun- Education cannot move forward on the gainful gress must act now; there is no time to lose. ty before integration. She picked-up the sick employment regulation. The Chicago-area locks must be kept closed children from school and took them to the doc- to protect our region from this grave danger. tor in Belzoni, MS. She also worked for f I commend my colleague Congressman Friends of Children of Mississippi as a teacher CAMP for introducing this important amend- assistant in 1968. COMMEMORATING THE SUMGAIT ment to keep the Chicago area locks closed After the schools were integrated, Mrs. POGROMS AGAINST AZER- and protect our Great Lakes. I urge my col- Ragland was hired as a teacher assistant in BAIJANI ARMENIANS leagues to join us in protecting these great Humphreys County Public School in 1970. bodies of water. We cannot allow the Great She worked for Humphreys County School Lakes to become a smorgasbord for the Asian District until she retired in 1990. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Carp. We must act now so that our commu- In 1991, Mrs. Ragland began working as an OF CALIFORNIA nities and industries can continue to rely on Entitlement Aid for National Caucus for Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these great bodies for generations to come. Age. She was very passionate about her job f and the people she served, where she often Friday, February 18, 2011 went beyond the call of duty to service their WESTMONT LIONS CLUB 75TH Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, the 26th and needs. Mrs. Ragland is well respected in the ANNIVERSARY 27th of February mark the 23rd anniversary of community. She has a pleasant personality a violent and horrific attack against Azerbaijani that makes people feel comfortable going to citizens of Armenian descent. The 1988 at- HON. JUDY BIGGERT her for help. OF ILLINOIS tacks occurred in the town of Sumgait in So- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viet Azerbaijan. Dozens of Armenians were in recognizing Mrs. Ellen Williams Ragland for killed, and hundreds more were wounded. Friday, February 18, 2011 her dedication to serving others in need. During the pogrom, Armenian women and chil- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f dren were raped and people were set on fire congratulate the members of the Westmont and beaten to death while police stood by, un- Lions Club as they celebrate the club’s 75th FULL-YEAR CONTINUING willing or unable to intervene. year of service in the Village of Westmont. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 Chartered on January 8, 1936, the Lions The violence touched off a broader attack Club is the oldest and one of the most dedi- SPEECH OF against Azerbaijan’s ethnic Armenians, ulti- cated service organizations in Westmont. Over HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON mately resulting in a war with Nagorno- Karabakh in which tens of thousands of peo- the past 75 years, the Westmont Lions Club OF CALIFORNIA ple were killed. The conflict persists and re- has risen to Helen Keller’s challenge to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come the ‘‘knights of the blind’’ by setting up mains unresolved today, as does the military several scholarship programs, as well as by Wednesday, February 16, 2011 blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. hosting such fundraising events as A Magical The House in Committee of the Whole The pogroms precipitated a massive refugee Vision Fundraiser. House on the State of the Union had under situation displacing hundreds of thousands of They have worked very hard to become a consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- people, virtually eliminating Azerbaijan’s once- pillar of service in my congressional district. I priations for the Department of Defense and significant Armenian population. would like to join my colleagues in congratu- the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Mr. Speaker, as people of conscience, this lating the Westmont Lions Club for its 75 tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: is a remembrance we must all engage in. For years of service to the Village of Westmont me, it is also a very personal remembrance. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chair, I rise today in and wish them the best in their future endeav- My own family members fled the slaughter of strong support of the Kline/Foxx/Hastings/ ors. the Armenian Genocide under the Ottomans, McCarthy/Payne amendment which will block f and when we learned of the massacres the administration from using any funds to im- against Armenians in 1988, we saw history re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION plement the gainful employment regulations. peating itself. These vicious acts of murder, The overbearing regulations the Department targeted at ethnic groups, must be forcefully of Education promulgated deny students a HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD condemned whenever and wherever we see choice in their educational program and would OF TEXAS them. Yet 96 years after the slaughter, Con- require the federal government to approve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress has yet to officially recognize the Arme- new educational programs being offered at Friday, February 18, 2011 nian genocide. proprietary schools. This is another attack by Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall an administration that is more intent on exert- Without our recognition and our forceful No. 86 I missed the vote due to a previously ing more government control than expanding condemnation, the cycle of violence will con- scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had job creation in America. tinue. Even today, Christians and other minor- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ For-profit schools perform a crucial role in ity groups are being driven from Iraq by ex- f higher education; they fill a void in providing tremists, and the once large and diverse eth- nic mosaic there is all but eradicated. Without HONORING MRS. ELLEN WILLIAMS college education that traditional universities our attention and action by the world commu- RAGLAND cannot meet. Traditional public universities are tightening their belts both financially and in nity, there is no end in sight. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON terms of the number of students entering their Today, Mr. Speaker, let us remember the programs. For-profit schools are capable of Armenians who lost their lives in Azerbaijan OF MISSISSIPPI being flexible enough to meet the demands of 23 years ago. And then let us take up the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students and businesses looking for qualified work that our principles demand of us, stand- Friday, February 18, 2011 candidates. This regulation stands to destroy ing united against ethnic violence, discrimina- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- that relationship between the needs of the tion, extremism and brutality, wherever we find er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public market and the dreams of students. them.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to asters like the earthquake in Haiti and the around the world by 25 percent versus an 11 recognize Moffat County, located in North- flood in Pakistan. The House bill provides percent reduction overall. western Colorado. The historic county cele- $429 million, taking this account back to 2008 The proposed CR level cuts the Global brates its 100th anniversary this month. It levels—a 50 percent reduction to the 2010 Health Initiative by $834 million from 2010 lev- stands as a reminder of the pioneering spirit level. This significant reduction will severely els. While these cuts would have miniscule that drove westward expansion and made this limit our ability to respond to natural disasters; value in the goal of balancing the budget, they country great. It’s roughly 14,000 residents are we will simply be unable to respond to earth- will have real, immediate, and devastating im- proud to call Moffat home and eagerly await quakes and other disasters the way we did in pact on the poorest. February 27th, when the county officially cele- Haiti. I am deeply disappointed by the Appropri- brates its centennial. In Sudan, more than 1.6 million Internally ators’ choice to step away from America’s Moffat County is known best for its open Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Darfur would not long-term humanitarian interests in improving space and fossil discoveries, but has a history receive critical health care, access to water, or and preserving lives around the world by help- rooted in western railroad expansion. David support with livelihood activities. Instead of re- ing people lift themselves out of poverty. Moffat, the man after whom the county was integrating approximately 300,000 returnees to There is living proof across the world that less named, made it a point to run his railroad South Sudan in the wake of the referendum, than 1 percent of the total federal budget has through Craig, the county seat, on its way to USAID would be able to assist fewer than helped poor farmers learn to grow more food Salt Lake City. The railroad became the back- 150,000. more efficiently, provided a lifeline to millions bone of the county’s economy. It made the In West Africa, proposed budget cuts would with HIV—including pregnant women whose area ideal for farming and ranching. Craig, in significantly hamper efforts to reduce and babies can now be born HIV-free—put millions fact, became the world’s largest shipping point maintain acute malnutrition rates below emer- of children under malaria-fighting bed nets by for wool in the 1950s. Not long after, oil and gency levels in drought-affected areas of night and into schools by day, and strength- natural gas supplies were discovered and fur- Burkina Faso and Niger. ened America’s friendships with millions of The House mark will also end a cost-effec- ther drove growth in both the economy and people, thus strengthening our own national tive local and regional purchase program population of the area. security. which enables the U.S. to feed hungry people Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent a The cut to the PEPFAR program is $513 by purchasing food locally at a significantly proud and historic community like that of million below 2010, a 10 percent reduction. At Moffat County, Colorado. It is no surprise that lower cost to the U.S. taxpayer. U.S. food aid continues to plays a critical this level, the U.S. will be unable to provide the hardworking and self-reliant residents of treatment to more than 700,000 people in des- the area have maintained a strong county for role by helping people in need and supporting broader U.S. national security objectives by perate need of life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment. 100 years. There is no doubt that those same The House bill cuts USAID health programs people will ensure Moffat County survives for demonstrating the goodwill of the United ¥ States, especially in Afghanistan and Pakistan. by $320 million ( 13 percent) from 2010 lev- another 100 years. U.S. food aid also supports domestic interests els and nearly 30 percent below the 2011 re- f by the purchase of agricultural commodities quest. Reducing the USAID Global Health and Child Survival by this magnitude will have dev- FULL-YEAR CONTINUING from American farmers and the shipping of astating effects on men, women, and children APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 commodities abroad on U.S. ships. Reducing Title II food aid from the FY 2011 worldwide. SPEECH OF request of $1.690 billion to $1.003 billion Under the proposed CR levels, 5 million forces dramatic cuts in food aid programs children and family members will be denied HON. DONALD M. PAYNE around the world, as well as decreasing pur- treatment or preventative interventions for ma- OF NEW JERSEY chases from U.S. farmers and the use of U.S. laria, leaving millions to die. Moreover, 43,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships. children and family members with tuberculosis Tuesday, February 15, 2011 This cut would require reductions in the will be denied treatment, of which 12,000 will The House in Committee of the Whole largest emergency food aid programs, to in- likely die. House on the State of the Union had under clude Sudan, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Paki- More than 16 million persons will be denied consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- stan. Given the average cost of emergency treatment for such debilitating conditions as priations for the Department of Defense and food aid of $44 per beneficiary, this would blinding trachoma and onchocerciasisis. Ef- the other departments and agencies of the mean up to 15 million people might not re- forts would be scaled back in at least 10 coun- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- ceive such life-saving assistance due to the tries where we were on track to interrupt tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: proposed reduction. transmission within five years of up to four of Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in oppo- The bill reduces funding for refugee relief by the NTDs. USAID will be forced to sever sition to the FY 2011 Continuing Resolution, $670 million or 40 percent below 2010 levels, agreements with four major pharmaceutical which severely cuts critical funding for State representing a shift in U.S. policy of historical, companies that donate hundreds of millions and USAID and, if enacted would severely un- unprecedented and devastating proportions. worth of drugs for NTD treatment programs. dermine U.S. development programs in Africa, This reduction will drastically reduce the U.S. The bill would force USAID to scale back ef- U.S. National Security, and our domestic ability to protect and assist refugees in places forts in the 24 countries which collectively ac- economy. The House bill provides State and of critical national security, such as Afghani- count for approximately one-half of all mater- USAID $43.2 billion. stan, Pakistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. nal and child deaths. 3,500 mothers will die, Development and diplomacy are the United For example, a reduction of this magnitude and more than 40,000 children under five—of States’ first line of defense. Stable democ- jeopardizes U.S. support for 1.6 million Afghan which 16,000 are newborns—will perish in the racies and prosperous communities are less refugees living in Pakistan and another absence of highly effective child survival inter- likely to pose a threat to their neighbors or to 100,000 Afghan refugees returning to Afghani- ventions. the United States. stan this year alone. Also, some 230,000 Bur- More than 500 thousand undernourished State and USAID work to help countries and mese refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, Ban- children will be deprived of highly effective nu- communities in Africa and across the world to gladesh and India would be at risk. And, secu- trition interventions (e.g., community manage- become more stable, democratic, and pros- rity in the Horn of Africa and supporting peace ment of acute malnutrition, micronutrient sup- perous. When conflicts do arise, State and in Sudan would also be at risk as some plementation, and nutrition education leading USAID work to transition countries from vio- 3,000–5,000 Somalis are fleeing into Kenya to dietary diversity). lence to stability to long-term development and each month and 270,000 Darfuris in Sudan Placing an all-account ceiling of $440 million to prevent struggling states from becoming and Chad will go largely unassisted. on family planning and reproductive health in failed states. Doing so reduces the burden on The House proposal also makes deep cuts 2011 amounts to a 32 percent cut from FY our military and enhances our diplomacy. in Global Health programs and Development 2010 levels. This would result in 1.2 million

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House FY 2011 Continuing Resolution I urge my colleagues to vote NO on the Friday, February 18, 2011 would reduce the Development Assistance ac- Continuing Resolution and any amendments Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to count by nearly $750 million from 2010 levels, that would strip critical and life saving pro- recognize someone who has been a valuable a 30 percent reduction, and $1.2 billion from grams in Africa and the developing world. the 2011 request (¥40 percent). asset during her time as an intern in my office, Estelle Wallingford. Absent deep cuts to other ongoing pro- f grams, in areas such as education, micro- Estelle came to my office from Australia as finance, and water, the House bill would vir- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF GWEN- a participant in the Uni-Capitol Washington In- tually eliminate funding for the Feed the Fu- DOLYN ‘‘GWEN’’ APPELQUIST ternship Programme. Already an accomplished ture Initiative and the Global Climate Change MAY student at the University of Melbourne where Initiative. she studies Political Science and Philosophy, With world food prices at their highest since as well as Economics, she left the Australian the 2007/2008 global food riots, and in view of HON. JEFF MILLER summer to join us in DC as winter set in this the political volatility that food prices recently OF FLORIDA January. During her time in my office, Estelle helped spark in the Middle East, it is more im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been a quick learner, picking up and un- derstanding the similarities and differences be- portant than ever that the U.S. engage to im- Friday, February 18, 2011 prove long-term food security, and assist tween our U.S. Congress and Australia’s Par- countries to avert short-term food crises. The Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- liament. At the same time, she has excitedly recent events in Egypt that continue through- half of the United States Congress, it is an shared her knowledge and culture with my out the Middle East are a stark example of honor for me to rise today to recognize the life staff, leading them in their first ever celebra- food insecurity’s effect on stability. of northwest Florida’s beloved Gwen tion of Australia Day. Decimating the President’s Feed the Future Appelquist May. Estelle’s love of Australia and desire to (FtF) Initiative will mean that more than 4 mil- Mrs. Appelquist was a pioneer in the local share it with others in the United States was lion women, children, and family members— business community who used her success exemplified by her efforts to revive the most small farmers—will go hungry this year, and acumen to help support numerous char- House’s Friends of Australia Caucus. During a remaining desperately mired in poverty. More ities and service organizations in the Pensa- project to update a listing of Congressional than 18 million will be at risk of chronic hunger cola community. Mrs. Appelquist worked for Member Organizations for my office, she real- over a five-year period. Ending funding for re- nearly 40 years in the real estate business in ized that there are caucuses fostering friend- search and development under FtF will ex- northwest Florida. She formed her own com- ship between the United States and a number pose wheat crops—including here in the pany, Appelquist and Associates, in 1977, and of other nations, but not one for Australia. I United States, and in Afghanistan and Paki- her tireless work ethic was the key to her suc- am proud to report that through her efforts to stan—to the threats of U.G. 99 wheat stem cess. She was noted for being the first one in reach out to other Members of Congress and her own embassy, Estelle’s vision of the rust strain. the office, often beginning work at 5:00 a.m., Friends of Australia Caucus is already taking In just five out of our 20 focus countries, and the last to leave. nearly 6.5 million small farmers, mostly poor shape. Her leadership in the business community I join my colleagues in congratulating Estelle and mostly women, will remain in the grips of was unquestioned. She was highly respected hunger and poverty, unable to grow enough Wallingford on her accomplishments during and, in 1993, was chosen as chairwoman of her time in the United States and thank her for food to feed themselves and their families. the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Com- Alternatively, spreading the 30 percent re- her hard work and knowledge she has im- merce. The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of parted to me and my staff. I wish her the best duction across the Development Assistance Commerce also awarded her with the Busi- Account would have significant negative ef- in her future endeavors as she returns home, ness Leader of the Year Award. She served in to Australia. fects on many congressional priorities includ- leadership positions at a number of local orga- f ing interventions in basic and higher edu- nizations, including co-chairwoman at Cov- cation, microfinance, rule of law and govern- enant Hospice and president of United Way of IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM T. ance, trade, and financial sector reform. Escambia County. She also served as a board SKOWRONSKI Microfinance institutions in nearly 30 coun- member for Baptist Hospital and the Council tries around the world will be forced to signifi- on Aging Foundation. cantly scale back operations or shut their HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH doors as funding dries up, resulting in 600,000 Mrs. Appelquist was noted for her dedica- OF OHIO fewer women accessing financial services to tion to her clients; however, her commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sustain their businesses and contribute to the and hard work were best personified by her Friday, February 18, 2011 support for charitable organizations in the economic livelihoods of their families and com- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- northwest Florida community. Retirement was munities. nize William T. Skowronski, the Chief of the never one of Mrs. Appelquist’s goals. Fol- Over 20,000 Afghans will no longer have Northeast District Office of the Ohio Environ- lowing her career in real estate, Mrs. the tools they need to begin or sustain a mi- mental Protection Agency. Bill is retiring on Appelquist joined the Studer Group, a health croenterprise in the midst of the conflict, in- February 24 after 39 years with the OEPA. creasing the risk that they will turn to other, il- care consulting organization, where she Bill Skowronski graduated from Cleveland licit economic livelihoods, like poppy produc- worked as Executive Director of charitable giv- State University in 1972 with a degree in Me- tion, to feed their families. ing. chanical Engineering. He became a Reg- As many as 300,000 rural microenterprises To some, Gwen Appelquist May will be re- istered Professional Engineer and went on to and over 600,000 smallholder farmers will no membered as a leader in the business com- become District Engineer in the Public Waste- longer be able to access the vital services and munity. To others, she will be remembered for water Control Group; a Supervisor in the In- growing markets they need to generate cash her charitable work northwest Florida. To her dustrial Wastewater Pollution Control Group; income, break the cycle of subsistence agri- family, she will always be remembered as a and the Manager of the Division of Solid and culture, and chart a pathway out of poverty. loving and devoted mother and spouse. She Hazardous Waste Management, before be- A 30 percent cut in Development Assistance was an inspiration to those who knew her, and coming the District Chief in 1987. for water would mean that than 700,000 per- her service to the Pensacola community is her In his long and distinguished career, Bill sons will be deprived access to clean drinking lasting legacy. Skowronski has served on many boards and water and sanitation which, according to Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States committees and has received numerous WHO, is one of the largest causes of mortality Congress, it gives me great pride to honor the awards for his service. He is an ex officio in the world—diarrhea-related disease kills life of Gwen Appelquist May. My wife Vicki member of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Co- nearly 2 million every year, 90 percent of and I offer our continued prayers for her entire ordinating Agency, Northeast Ohio’s Metropoli- whom are children under 5. family. tan Planning Organization; a member of the

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He is also a past IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Greater Cleveland Growth As- Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Friday, February 18, 2011 sociation’s Water/Environmental Committee; The House in Committee of the Whole Case Western Reserve University’s Advisory House on the State of the Union had under Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- Committee for the Regional Priorities Project; to take this opportunity to express my deepest the St. Clair Superior Neighborhood Develop- priations for the Department of Defense and sorrow about a tragic attack on American law the other departments and agencies of the ment Association Environmental Justice Com- enforcement that happened earlier this week Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- mittee; and the Earth Day Coalition’s Sustain- in Mexico. tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: able Cleveland Neighborhood Committee, Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I rise today among others. In 1991 Bill received the OEPA On Tuesday afternoon, two agents from in support of the amendment offered by my Senior Manager of the Year Award and in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement colleagues Congressman DON YOUNG and 2005 received the OEPA George B. Garrett were attacked by unknown individuals while driving between Mexico City and Monterrey, Congresswoman MAZIE HIRONO. Professionalism Award. This amendment removes the current lan- Professional duties aside, Bill is a dedicated Mexico. Today, I honor the incredible sacrifice of Special Agent Jaime J. Zapata, who lost his guage in H.R. 1 that prohibits the Department sports fan and family man. He plays basket- of Education from funding the Alaska Native life in service of our country. ball, soccer, tennis and golf and umpires ele- Education Equity Act and the Native Hawaiian mentary through high school baseball leagues. Special Agent Zapata joined ICE in 2006. Education Program. No additional funds are He is an avid fan of all Cleveland’s profes- He joined one of ICE’s offices in Laredo, added to the underlying bill. sional sports teams and the Ohio State Uni- Texas, where he served on the Human Smug- Alaska and Hawaiian natives historically versity Buckeyes. In his retirement, Bill looks gling and Trafficking Unit, as well as the Bor- have had lower student achievement levels forward to spending more time with his wife der Enforcement Security Task Force. He was due to high rates of poverty and the lack of re- Debra, who recently retired from the North most recently detailed to ICE’s Attache´ office sources available to them. Investment in Alas- Royalton Board of Education, his three chil- in Mexico City. He began his federal law en- ka Native and Native Hawaiian programs have dren Keith, Kevin and Kristen, his grand- forcement career with the Department of decreased student dropout rates and improved daughter Abigail, and a grandchild on the way. Homeland Security as a member of the U.S. student achievement. These programs provide Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona. A native of students a quality education while also recog- in wishing Bill Skowronski the best in his much Brownsville, Texas, Special Agent Zapata nizing and building upon their unique cultural deserved retirement. graduated from the University of Texas at backgrounds. Brownsville in 2005 with a Bachelor of As a member of the Native American Cau- f Science in Criminal Justice. cus, I have worked with my colleagues in Con- gress to address the needs of all Native Amer- A second agent who was injured in the at- PERSONAL EXPLANATION icans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. tack remains in stable condition. My thoughts I will continue to advocate on behalf of all of and prayers are with him. our native populations and work to ensure that HON. GENE GREEN These two brave agents gave their all to they have equal opportunities to succeed. OF TEXAS shield others from harm. They worked tire- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly against dangerous criminal elements. this amendment. They bravely took dangerous assignments, ul- f Friday, February 18, 2011 timately making a profound sacrifice. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, They were two of the hundreds of ICE per- while I am adamantly opposed to the EPA sonnel around the globe. Honorable agents HON. XAVIER BECERRA moving forward with regulations on large utili- like these two individuals collaborate with their OF CALIFORNIA ties and refineries in our country, I believe that counterparts in joint efforts to dismantle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Congress should be the decision maker on transnational criminal organizations. Agents carbon control issues. That is why I have co- like them give their all day in and day out on Friday, February 18, 2011 sponsored Rep. CAPITO’s bill that would pro- fighting money laundering, contraband smug- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I hibit the EPA from issuing any greenhouse gling, weapons proliferation, forced child labor, was unavoidably detained and missed roll call gas emission-related rules or regulations for human rights violations, intellectual property vote 81. If present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ two years so that the Congress has time to violations, child exploitation, and human smug- on rollcall vote 81. address this issue. A solution can be found for gling and trafficking. controlling carbon emissions by using nuclear f and natural gas to generate electricity and I An incident like this serves to remind us, as RECOGNIZING DR. LEROY HOOD, hope my colleagues on the other side of the a Nation, how grateful we are for the sacrifices RECIPIENT OF THE FRITZ J. AND aisle will work with me on this to give industry made by these brave men and women every DOLORES H. RUSS PRIZE the certainty they need. day. The work they do serves to make the public safe and protect the Nation’s security. HON. ADAM SMITH f I know that law enforcement is working OF WASHINGTON closely with the authorities in Mexico to ensure PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the perpetrators of this horrible attack are Friday, February 18, 2011 brought to justice as quickly as possible. HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I In the meantime, I offer my deepest condo- rise today to honor Dr. Leroy Hood, recipient OF TEXAS lences to the family of Special Agent Zapata. of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He died for a just cause and will forever be re- the National Academy of Engineering. The membered as a man of courage and honor. Friday, February 18, 2011 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize is a pres- And a message for the second injured tigious engineering award which was estab- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall agent: I think I speak for a Nation when I say lished in 1999 in tribute to the contributions of No. 87, I missed the vote due to a previously that I hope, and pray, for your recovery. esteemed engineer Fritz Russ and his wife scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had Words cannot express our thanks for your Dolores Russ. The National Academy of Engi- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ service. neering presents this award every two years

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18FE8.010 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 to recognize the outstanding achievements nity as the organizer of the annual Inter- 2010, a national summit on arthritis and mus- made in bioengineering that significantly im- national Folk Festival in Playhouse Square. culoskeletal health disparities, ‘‘Movement is prove the human condition. She was also an active member of the Dim- Life,’’ was held in Bethesda, Maryland. The As co-founder of several biotechnology pled Darlings of Ireland, a tap-dance group summit facilitated a national dialogue about companies in the Puget Sound Region, Dr. that performed for nursing homes and hos- musculoskeletal health disparities among Hood advanced research and methods in biol- pitals. Mrs. Spotts was named a ‘‘Grand Lady women and the largest racial/ethnic minority ogy and developed new DNA technologies for of Pulaski’’ by the Polonia Foundation and re- groups, African Americans and Latinos. The biomedicine and forensic science. His ceived its annual Heritage Award. She also re- findings of ‘‘Movement is Life’’ show that groundbreaking work in automation of DNA ceived the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2005. women, African Americans, and Latinos face sequencing earned him this biennium’s Fritz J. Mrs. Spotts is survived by her two sons, more severe osteoarthritis and disability but and Dolores H. Russ Prize. Dr. Hood is a David and John, her grandson David, and sis- receive less than optimal access to diagnostic, leading scientist in the fields of molecular bio- ter, the Honorable Diane Karpinski. medical, and surgical intervention than other technology and genomics where his approach Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me demographic groups. These disadvantaged to biomedicine has been utilized internation- in remembering Mercedes Helen Spotts, communities also face significant health dis- ally. He has received many of the foremost whose legacy of professionalism and service parities in chronic diseases such as diabetes, awards in his field including the 2004 Bio- to others will not be forgotten. obesity, and heart disease. By promoting early technology Heritage Award for his significant f intervention, ‘‘Movement is Life’’ hopes to slow contributions to biotechnology through dis- musculoskeletal disease progression, reduce covery, innovation, commercialization, and in- HONORING THE LIFE OF HAROLD disability, and encourage physical activity and creasing public understanding of biology. BROCK daily movement to improve the overall health A pioneer of techniques that initiated the of the Nation. Human Genome Project, Dr. Hood is admired HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY f for his scientific innovations, his entrepreneur- OF IOWA FULL-YEAR CONTINUING ship, and the quality and volume of his re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 search. Having earned his M.D. at Johns Hop- Friday, February 18, 2011 kins University, and his Ph.D. at the California Institute of Technology, Dr. Hood inspires Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise SPEECH OF young people to follow in his footsteps and today to recognize the work and generosity of HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY the late Harold Brock of Waterloo, Iowa. study science. OF VIRGINIA In January, Harold passed away at the age The Seattle Community is exceedingly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to be home to Dr. Leroy Hood and the of 96. For decades he was a leader and inno- Institute for Systems Biology, a pioneering re- vator in the Cedar Valley and State of Iowa. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 search facility that is doing critical work at the Harold began his career as an engineering ap- The House in Committee of the Whole very forefront of biological science. prentice at Ford Motor Company working House on the State of the Union had under Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the alongside Henry Ford. He headed tractor engi- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- House of Representatives please join me in neering at Ford for 20 years, before moving to priations for the Department of Defense and honoring Dr. Leroy Hood, recipient of the Fritz Iowa to work for John Deere in 1959. Harold the other departments and agencies of the became the company’s first worldwide director Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize for his achieve- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: ments in advancing genetic science. of tractor engineering. Throughout his career Mr. CONNELLY of Virginia. Mr. Chair, I rise f he supported multiple community programs in- cluding Junior Achievement, Cedar Valley to strike the last word. This Continuing Reso- IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Hospice, and the Grout Museum. lution would cripple our Nation’s transportation MERCEDES HELEN SPOTTS One of his greatest contributions was help- infrastructure and terminate crucial invest- ing establish the Hawkeye Institute of Tech- ments in public safety. It also would close HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH nology, which we now know as Hawkeye down community health centers across Amer- OF OHIO Community College. Harold’s vision, energy, ica, leaving many children and the elderly without vital health care. For example, in my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and intelligence enabled Hawkeye to become the premier institution it is today. Thousands district this proposed cut could close the Friday, February 18, 2011 of students, families, and businesses are Prince William Community Health Center. That Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in stronger now because of Harold’s leadership. would eliminate necessary health care for remembrance of Mercedes Helen Spotts, a A few months before his death, Harold was 19,000 of my constituents. In Louisa County, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. featured in the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Virginia, which is represented by the new Ma- Mrs. Spotts’ devotion to public service, and for his work and generosity. In that story he jority Leader, this proposal could close the her passionate love for her family and chil- stated he was grateful for the opportunity ‘‘to lone health facility where residents can receive dren, has left a lasting impression on count- build a better world for people.’’ He wanted to care. Statewide, 93,000 Virginians would lose less lives. be remembered for contributing to the success health care while 163 employees of commu- Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Helen and John of people and the community. nity health clinics would lose their jobs. These Karpinski, Mrs. Spotts graduated from Notre Mr. Speaker, Harold Brock will be remem- clinics do not provide optional or cosmetic Dame Academy, and earned associates and bered for a long and productive life where he care. They offer the most basic services nec- bachelor’s degrees at Notre Dame College. truly helped build a better world for people. I essary for survival. These clinics, which serve She also earned her master’s and law de- rise today to honor his memory and the legacy virtually every Congressional district, serve grees at Cleveland State University. She was he’s left. some of the hardest working Americans who awarded an honorary doctorate from her alma f have been victims of long-term increases in mater, Notre Dame College. health insurance premiums, which have put af- Mrs. Spotts has the honor of being the first MOVEMENT IS LIFE fordable care out of their reach. female deputy bailiff at the Cleveland Munic- This Continuing Resolution demonstrates ipal Court. Throughout her career she also HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS extraordinary callousness and hypocrisy on served as an appeals court administrator, the OF MARYLAND the part of the Republican leadership. They second female President of the Cuyahoga IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES claim to be interested in the sanctity of human County Bar Association, co-founder of the life while cutting off the only source of health East Side Catholic Shelter and the founding Friday, February 18, 2011 care for tens of thousands of Virginians. In- President of Mental Health Services. Because Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, arthritis is the credibly, the Republican leadership blocked an of her dedication, Mrs. Spotts was the recipi- number one cause of disability, according to amendment by Representative BALDWIN which ent of three awards from the Cuyahoga Coun- the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, and would have restored $1 billion in funding for ty Bar Association, including the first ‘‘Day among the leading reasons for doctor visits community health centers. Weiner’’ award for public service. and missed work. In addition, the CDC finds I urge my colleagues to reject the uncon- In addition to her formal role as deputy bail- that arthritis costs $128 billion annually in scionable cuts in community health center iff, Mrs. Spotts was known around the commu- medical costs and lost wages. In September funding and defeat this Continuing Resolution.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.027 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E297 JAMES J. HAGGERTY Steinhoff, a math teacher at Jefferson Junior to Bosnia shortly after the war and saw the ef- High School in Columbia for receiving the fect of ethnic cleansing there. I know what a HON. NANCY PELOSI NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Ex- detrimental effect this can have to a region, in OF CALIFORNIA cellence on February 11, 2011. this case even wiping a small town off the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Steinhoff should be commended for her map. I recognize that even now, atrocities are hard work and dedication to the students in Friday, February 18, 2011 occurring in Kashmir and Darfur, and innocent her school district and her community. The civilians are paying the price while we in the Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Ex- international community have more to do. honor the life of James J. Haggerty, known af- cellence is a prestigious award, and we are Mr. Speaker, I hope that Azerbaijan and Ar- fectionately to many of us as ‘‘The Big Fella.’’ proud she is representing our great state of menia can come to a peaceful resolution of He was the beloved husband to his cherished Missouri and the 9th district. Advancement in the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and I hope Cecelia and proud father of seven: Jeanie, the fields of mathematics is integral to the de- that the civilians suffering right now will soon Mauri, James Jr., Matthew, Cecelia, Daniel, velopment and competitiveness of America in see an end to ethnic cleansing. The memories and Katie. And he was the doting grandfather the future, and I am honored to congratulate of the women, men, and children of Khojaly to 18. Ms. Steinhoff on her outstanding achievement. should propel us to condemn such practices. Jim’s life motto was ‘‘to those whom much Ms. Steinhoff was selected from five finalists f is given, much is expected.’’ He believed to receive the NEA Member Benefits Award strongly in public service, through which he for Teaching Excellence. The award recog- RECOGNIZING THE DES MOINES knew he could help people. When his close nizes effective teaching skills and advocacy SOCIAL CLUB and dear friend, Bob Casey, became Gov- for the educational profession. ernor of Pennsylvania, Jim served in his cabi- Steinhoff won the award for her unique HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY net as Secretary of the Commonwealth and teaching style and the use of technology in OF IOWA later as his General Counsel. her lessons, such as interactive SMART IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim’s life was made full by his big family Boards and clickers, to help her eighth- and and many friends. He adored his wife, and he ninth-grade students. She also uploads Friday, February 18, 2011 died just 11 days before their 45th wedding podcasts, which record her teaching difficult Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise anniversary. He was strengthened by his abid- math problems, so that her students can re- today to recognize the Des Moines Social ing Catholic faith, loved his Irish heritage, and visit her lessons later to study. Her innovative Club, a not-for-profit venture formed in Iowa was a loyal Dunmorean. teaching style has made her a favorite among around the idea that art can be accessible to Jim supported many worthy causes, serving students and a leader among her peers. everyone. as chairman of the board of the University of It is critical for the future of our country that Since its founding in 2008, the Des Moines Scranton, a member of the board of Scranton students have access to a quality education. Social Club has become a source for art and Preparatory School, and a staunch champion Without excellent teachers, our schools fail our art education through the Instinct Art Gallery, of the United Way of Lackawanna County. His students and communities. Ms. Steinhoff ex- showcasing local, national and international good works strengthened northeast Pennsyl- emplifies what it means to be an excellent artists, many educational classes, and weekly vania. teacher, and her dedication to her students programs. They have provided the staff and At his funeral mass, Monsignor Joseph and community is worthy of high praise. resources to host public events educating Quinn said of Jim to an overflowing and loving I ask that you join me in recognizing Kathy Iowans of all ages about music, dance, the- crowd: ‘‘God used him to build many bridges Steinhoff for her excellence in the field of edu- ater, and the visual arts. along the way, bridges that connect lives.’’ cation. The folks of the Des Moines Social Club His grandson, James, called him a man of f have been strong supporters of projects that courage and generosity, saying: ‘‘He has benefit the entire community. In the past year, taught me the importance of giving back.’’ REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF THE KHOJALY TRAGEDY they have expanded to provide just under 300 As the Scranton Times-Tribune reported, hours of classes for over 500 students. The James Jr. said his father epitomized ‘‘honesty, fact that nearly 100 volunteers have put in integrity, and love’’ to his family. And he HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON close to 5,000 hours of service, is a true testa- OF TEXAS closed with a poem read by Robert F. Ken- ment to the leadership of the organization and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nedy in Lackawanna County in 1964, about their dedication to fulfill their mission of using Irish freedom fighter Owen Roe O’Neill: Friday, February 18, 2011 the arts as a catalyst for community engage- ‘‘We’re sheep without a shepherd, when the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ment. snow shuts out the sky. Oh! Why did you Mr. Speaker, today I wish to recognize the es- Mr. Speaker, I am proud of what the Des leave us, Owen? Why did you die?’’ Moines Social Club has done to further the My husband Paul and I were proud to call timated 1,000 civilians who on February 26, arts. This group of leaders is making the State the Haggertys our friends for nearly 50 years, 1992 were indiscriminately scalped, tortured, of Iowa a more vibrant and diverse commu- and are deeply saddened by Jim’s passing. It and killed in the town of Khojaly, an Azer- nity. is a source of great happiness to us that our baijani-populated town in Nagorno-Karabakh. children and grandchildren are loving friends. Many of us know that post-Soviet conflicts in f Indeed, so many were proud to call Jim Eastern Europe and Central Asia led to brutal ethnic cleansing, but few have heard of the SUPPORT THE HUMAN RIGHTS their friend: last Sunday, in Scranton, a line of AND DEMOCRACY FUND those who had come to pay their respects to people of Khojaly, who were massacred by Ar- Jim stretched for blocks. As they waited in line menian militants. The ethnic cleansing was for hours, they shared their stories of how Jim successful, and the town no longer exists. Al- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Haggerty helped them. though the tragedy received widespread OF NEW JERSEY I hope it is a comfort to the Haggerty family, media coverage, since then it has largely been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Celia and to their children and grand- forgotten. I hope that now and every year after Friday, February 18, 2011 children, that so many grieve their loss and this atrocity, we can pray for the victims. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to op- are praying for them in this sad time. Azerbaijan’s Muslim, Christian, and Jewish communities come together against ethnic pose amendment #380, proposed by our col- f cleansing at this time of the year, commemo- leagues Mr. REED and Mr. GRAVES, which CONGRATULATING KATHY rating the lives of the Khojaly victims and call- eliminate the State Department Democracy STEINHOFF ing on the international community to con- Fund and the Human Rights and Democracy demn the bloodshed. Their pleas do not fall on Fund (HRDF). HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER deaf ears. The Human Rights and Democracy Fund OF MISSOURI There are still victims of the conflict in the funded by the Democracy Fund appropriation, finances innovative projects across the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced, and ethnic to support the long-standing bipartisan U.S. Friday, February 18, 2011 cleansing has continued even after 1992. foreign policy goals of defending human rights Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my I have met victims of the Rwandan geno- and advancing democratic values. Continued colleagues to join me in congratulating Kathy cide, who are still healing to this day. I went HRDF programming is vital to U.S. national

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Sus- voting NO on the Reed/Graves amendment During the Great Depression, conservatives tained congressional support for HRDF is crit- #380. advocated for reduced spending at a time ical. f when the government needed greater invest- Promoting democracy and human rights is a ments in job creation. This unfortunate deci- cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy goals and FULL-YEAR CONTINUING sion prolonged that economic malaise and re- the advancement of our national interests be- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 sulted in untold levels of human suffering by cause it is the most effective long-term way to millions of Americans. With H.R. 1, today’s strengthen international stability. By reducing SPEECH OF conservatives are simply repeating these regional conflicts, countering terrorism and ter- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. failed economic policies. We cannot allow this. ror-supporting extremism, and extending OF MICHIGAN Republican ‘‘No Jobs Agenda’’ to succeed. I peace and prosperity, the U.S. protects liberty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES encourage my colleagues to oppose this legis- and justice and the non-negotiable demands lation. Friday, February 18, 2011 of human dignity. f The Human Rights and Democracy Fund is The House in Committee of the Whole the foundation for U.S. support for democracy House on the State of the Union had under TWENTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF and human rights across the globe. With consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- THE SUMGAIT MASSACRE HRDF, the U.S. addresses the most egregious priations for the Department of Defense and of human rights abuses, open political space the other departments and agencies of the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- in struggling and nascent democracies and OF NEW JERSEY tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: authoritarian regimes, promote religious free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom and tolerance, support civil society, pro- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong Friday, February 18, 2011 tect at risk populations, and further global opposition to H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing internet freedom and corporate social respon- Appropriations Act of 2011. This ill conceived Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, next week sibility throughout the world. With HRDF, the bill imposes draconian spending cuts that marks the twenty-third anniversary of the United States was able to help counter extre- harm working families and, if implemented, Sumgait massacre. I stand today to recognize mism by supporting at risk populations in the could cause 1 million Americans to lose their the massacres in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, and the Middle East, thereby reducing breeding jobs. Even worse, this bill hampers our coun- continued Turkish and Azeri aggression grounds of future terrorists. DRL was able to try’s ability to compete with other rising world against the Armenian people. provide thousands of Haitians with internet powers, like China and India, by imposing dra- In late February of 1988, during what was and radio access in the immediate aftermath conian cuts to education, research, and infra- supposed to be a period of glasnost and of the Hurricane there. structure investments. perestroika within the Soviet Union, Arme- The Human Rights and Democracy Fund is At a time when education is critical to thriv- nians, who had been the target of genocide in enabling the U.S. to implement innovative pro- ing in our global economy, the Republican led the early part of the 20th century by the Otto- grams across Africa. In Morocco, the Democ- House is undermining America’s future. Spe- man government, were under assault by the racy Fund supports justice sector institutions cifically, today’s legislation would reduce the Azeri authorities in the town of Sumgait in to develop alternatives to pre-trial detention of Pell Grants award by $845, causing over 9.4 Azerbaijan. This three-day rampage left doz- youth offenders that enable rehabilitation out- million college students to suffer from in- ens dead and hundreds injured, many burned side of prison. To stem gender-based violence creased levels of educational debt. Addition- alive. Women and minors were abused, (GBV) in the war-torn region of eastern ally, 218,000 children will be immediately scores of apartments were robbed, shops and Congo, the State Department’s Bureau of De- dropped from Head Start program and 7,000 kiosks were demolished, and thousands of mocracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) ini- special education teachers will lose their jobs. people became refugees. tiative provided legal assistance to victims of House Republicans also want to reduce job The Sumgait massacre is but one example sexual violence. As a result, 296 GBV sur- training programs by $3.6 billion, cutting train- in a long line of Azerbaijan’s aggression and vivors received legal counseling and 212 sur- ing for more the 200,000 Americans who lost hostility against the Armenian people. Just two vivors received psychological counseling; 98 their jobs in this ‘‘Great Recession.’’ years later, the disappearance of a 450,000 criminal complaints were filed against sus- H.R. 1 will cut $740 million in WIC nutrition strong Armenian community in Azerbaijan was pected perpetrators; and an unprecedented 25 assistance and thus cause thousands of low- witnessed. While Azerbaijan claims that rape convictions were secured. In Sudan, in income children to lose access to nutritional events in Baku were about the liberation of response to widespread violence against foods and health coverage. During one of the Azerbaijani people from the Soviet occupation, women in Darfur, DRL used Democracy Fund coldest winters in memory, Republicans pro- the truth is that Mikhail Gorbachev had to appropriations to provide critical services and pose to cut $400 million to the low-Income send Soviet troops to the Azerbaijani capital to community outreach to survivors of gender- Home Energy Assistance Program—literally stop the mass killings and deportations of Ar- based violence. Through the establishment of leaving many of our fellow citizens out in the menians organized by the Government of women centers, tens of thousands of women cold. They also would abolish Title X funding, Azerbaijan. The unfortunate fact is that the Az- received an array of services, including lit- thus cutting life-saving health services such as erbaijani Government was successful in ethnic eracy classes, health education, income-gen- HIV testing, cancer screening, blood-pressure cleansing and the mass deportation of the en- erating activities and treatment for sexual vio- testing, and contraceptive services to more tire Armenian population of Baku. lence including medical, psychosocial, and than five million low-income women, the ma- Despite the attempt by the Government of case management services. jority of whom are uninsured. $1.3 billion is cut Azerbaijan to cover up the crimes of Sumgait Without HRDF, victims will lose valuable from Community Health Centers, which would and Baku, enough brave witnesses came for- avenues for recourse, civil society activists will deny care to over 3.2 million Americans. Last- ward to give an accurate account of the of- become increasingly isolated, women will be- ly, 75,000 homeless veterans would lose their fenses. Having survived near annihilation at come more vulnerable, and truth-telling jour- housing vouchers under this bill. the hands of the Ottoman Turkish authorities, nalists will be quieted. DRL would not be able With the passage of the American Recovery it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the to support efforts to push the Chinese govern- and Reinvestment Act, the Democrats boldly Armenian people that they were able to en- ment to more actively disclose food and drug showed that investing in America’s infrastruc- dure and overcome another genocide cam- safety information that directly affects the well- ture could put America to work, while laying paign during the pogroms that took place being of the American public; foster critical ad- the groundwork for future private sector invest- throughout Azerbaijan, including in its capital vances in the rule law, including criminal jus- ment. With this measure, Republicans would city of Baku. tice reform; support the growth of the NGO seek to undo that commitment and move our Many Armenians have marked the anniver- sector and its advocacy on behalf of the country backwards with billions in cuts to sary of the Sumgait massacre by organizing a marginalized in society; or widen space for re- transportation funding. H.R. 1 would cut $2.5 march here in Washington from the Embassy ligious freedom. Without HRDF, DRL would from high speed rail projects that have been of Turkey to the Embassy of Azerbaijan in

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Once the prob- historical injustices the Armenian people have As we bounce back from the recession, it is lem was identified, the Democratically-con- faced, and the need for strong U.S. engage- clear that more Georgians are turning to our trolled Congress immediately focused on com- ment in the region to safeguard Armenia public libraries for informational and edu- ing up with solutions. against the aggressive tactics of its neighbors. cational needs. Libraries play a critical role in Over the past four years, we passed bills Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues stand workforce recovery and economic develop- like the America COMPETES Act, which put with me in recognizing this tragic moment in ment throughout our state. These funds allow NSF, NIST, and the Department of Energy’s history. Through recognizing the atrocities of Georgia’s libraries to take advantage of Office of Science on a doubling path. the past, we can build a more peaceful future. economies of scale that benefit all libraries. We’ve been changing the way America’s f The loss of these critical funds would force the children are taught science and math by put- elimination of services essential to Georgia ting in classrooms teachers who actually have IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FOR residents of all ages—and this, Mr. Speaker, a background and training in those fields, and PUBLIC LIBRARIES is at a cost we cannot afford! we’ve been working to increase opportunities f for minorities to contribute their talents to our HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. FULL-YEAR CONTINUING scientific and technological initiatives. And we’ve been investing in clean energy OF GEORGIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology development so that America can one day be an energy exporter instead of an Friday, February 18, 2011 SPEECH OF energy importer. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Unfortunately, all that work, and all that today to oppose Rep. SCOTT GARRETT’s OF TEXAS progress in keeping America competitive is amendment to the FY2011 Continuing Resolu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about to be undone. My Republican col- tion. His proposal to erase funding for the In- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 leagues have proposed a budget for the rest stitute of Museum and Library Services will ef- The House in Committee of the Whole of 2011 which will severely wound our coun- fectively eliminate all specific federal funding House on the State of the Union had under try’s research and development capabilities, for libraries. Doing so would cut off access to consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- and stifle our innovation engine. information for millions of Americans. priations for the Department of Defense and Let me cite just a few of the consequences I believe our government needs to be more the other departments and agencies of the that would flow from enactment of this ill-con- fiscally responsible, but as the son a librarian, Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- sidered CR: tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: I know the high cost these cuts will have in At the Department of Energy: the long term. If we are serious about com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Cuts to the Department of Energy will slow peting in a global economy, we must provide Mr. Chair, I’ve come to the floor today to talk down the progress the country has made in our children with the tools and resources to about a crisis our country is facing. I’m not demonstrating and deploying carbon capture succeed, and cutting funds for our libraries will here to talk about the deficit, which is also a and sequestration technologies, solar energy only hinder our chance to win the future. problem, but one which pales in importance to and cost-saving energy efficiency tech- As a nation, we cannot afford to cut our- the crisis of America’s declining economic nologies. selves off from such necessary tools for eco- competitiveness. The cuts in the CR will force a number of nomic recovery as books, periodicals, news- I say that the deficit problem pales in com- world-class labs, which undertake research on papers, the internet, and the bevy of informa- parison to our declining competitiveness be- cutting edge energy technologies to solve eco- tion our public libraries provide. If funding for cause without a robust and innovative econ- nomic and environmental problems, to shut public libraries is removed, the Georgia Public omy, it will be next to impossible to ever truly down. Library Service will no longer be able to pro- reduce our national deficit. Thousands of scientific and technical staff at For some time, important leaders in our vide the following: the national labs, universities and companies business and academic community have The statewide network of high-speed Inter- will be laid off, or worse, go to our competitors warned us about this crisis. net data lines providing access to all 400+ li- for support. In 2005, a National Academies panel braries in Georgia This could lead to the United States being chaired by former Lockheed Martin CEO Norm The award-winning, nationally-recognized even more dependent on other countries for Augustine released the report, ‘‘Rising Above PINES network and statewide library card sys- clean energy technologies. the Gathering Storm.’’ tem, which is used by more than 2.4 million This report warned that without a focused STEM education programs will be cut or Georgians and provides statewide lending via effort by the Federal Government, the future of eliminated at a time when China is graduating a shared database of more than 10 million American competitiveness was bleak. six engineers for every one of ours. We need items It recommended increased efforts in to capitalize on the interests of our students A Statewide daily courier service for inter- science, technology, engineering, and mathe- who are ready and willing to solve our coun- library loans to the headquarters of all 61 pub- matics education, also referred to as STEM try’s energy and environment problems. lic library systems in Georgia—nearly 1 million education, and increased federal investment in At the EPA: books shared in this way research and development. A reduction on the order of $3 billion to ‘‘Talking book’’ library services for the blind It’s not a mystery why that distinguished EPA’s science programs will negatively impact and other Georgians whose physical abilities group made those recommendations: it has our ability to find new and innovative solutions require the use of books and magazines in long been clear that technological innovation to 21st century environmental and public audio format or in Braille—encompassing creates jobs, and that Federal investments in health challenges. more than 1 million annual circulations R&D have had a major positive impact on in- The proposed water research reductions will The GALILEO online databases, which con- novation in this country. impact EPA’s ability to ensure the Nation’s tain essential quality digital resources for stu- Our economic rivals understand all too well water infrastructure is capable of the sustained dents (kindergarten through higher education), that America’s great economic success has delivery of safe water as well as the safe and teachers, professors and public library users been a direct result of our innovation. And sustainable removal and treatment of waste The statewide Summer Reading Program, these competitors have begun to pour their re- water. which served approximately 450,000 children sources into research and development and At NOAA: in 2010—an increase of more than 10 percent into STEM education. NOAA’s weather satellite programs are al- from 2009 Those investments are bearing fruit: ready in trouble during this difficult economic Shared services that provide necessary In 2004 China overtook the United States to time. OCLC cataloging information and interlibrary become the world’s leading exporter of infor- Without proper additional funding of our sat- loan access to every library in the state mation and communications technology ellite programs, we will be faced with less ac- Continuing education programs and training goods. curate and timely weather predictions. We are for library staff who work in all types of librar- China, Japan, India, and South Korea all not just talking about taking our country back ies—public, university, K–12 and specialized— graduate more engineers each year than the to 2008. We are talking about rewinding the and for trustees United States. clock two decades. We could soon be relying

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The IAF works to promote economic Friday, February 18, 2011 creased delays and risks to the flying public. opportunity, reduce poverty and foster civic We are potentially putting our lives, prop- and social inclusion in Latin America and the Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- erty, and critical infrastructure in danger. With- Caribbean, consistent with U.S. foreign policy position to the amendments offered by Rep- out accurate and timely information, we would and national security interests. resentative GARRETT to eliminate funding for no longer see the 2–3 day advance warnings Without such proactive measures in inter- the National Endowment for the Arts and the of extreme weather events on which we de- national economic opportunity and develop- National Endowment for the Humanities, as pend. ment, the United States would cripple its own well as the amendments by Representatives This will also make it extremely difficult to internal interest in the areas of drug trafficking, WALBERG and CANSECO to decrease such conduct safe and strategic evacuations of immigration, and maintaining its role as a pro- funding. American people during extreme weather moter of democracy globally. There are many As a member of the Congressional Arts events, which have been faced by many re- adverse consequences if programs like IAF Caucus, I believe that the arts play a crucial gions of our country in recent years. ceases to exist. Studies show that farmers role in our society, enhancing our creativity, I could go on and on and cite some of the and agricultural workers of poverty-stricken promoting critical aspects of education, and adverse consequences to each of our agen- communities migrate far from their families to providing Americans with the opportunity to cies and to vital governmental activities that make a living, and in many Latin American view works of beauty and personal expres- will occur if this CR is adopted, but I think countries, like Colombia, this often means sion. Furthermore, the arts inspire our children Members now have an idea of what is at driving small farmers into illicit coca cultivation. to explore their own creativity and encourage stake. Cutting IAF funds will aid in forcing men and positive development in the course of their And make no mistake, this is job-killing CR. women into the dangerous, yet lucrative work educational careers. The arts are a funda- What makes this bill so dangerous is that it of narcotics production just to provide basic mental component of our society and warrant won’t just kill jobs today. It won’t just kill jobs needs for their families. federal funding. As noted by Americans for the Arts in its re- this year. These cuts to our research and de- There is a myth that foreign assistance port Arts and Economic Prosperity III, across velopment funding will kill jobs for years to using public funds is ineffective and inefficient. the county ‘‘nonprofit arts and culture industry come. That is farther from the truth. IAF is a conduit generates $166.2 billion in economic activity As President Obama noted in his State of to creating future allies; future business part- every year.’’ The report also details that the the Union address, if an airplane is over- ners, and future collaborators. Investing in arts support 5.7 million jobs and generate loaded, you don’t lighten the load by cutting self-help solutions which enable the poor to $29.6 billion in government revenue. In my off the engines. help themselves ultimately creates an intimate district in New Jersey alone, as of January That’s exactly what this Republican budget bond between nations. As our world becomes 2010, there were 1,841 arts-related busi- plan does: it cuts the engine off of our econ- more competitive in everything from education nesses employing almost 10,000 people. So omy. to science to defense, we must not cut our- not only are the arts good for our cultural de- Unfortunately, our children and our grand- selves off from future relationships by cutting velopment as a society, they are good for our children will be the ones who ultimately pay developing countries off from aid today. the price for these efforts when they inherit an economic development as well. One of the many countries that would be af- I have heard from hundreds of my constitu- America that is no longer the world leader in fected by this cut is Haiti. Haiti is a nation that innovation. ents on this matter, and nearly every one has suffered one of the greatest devastations in pleaded with me to preserve as much funding I urge my colleagues to reject the cuts being history, with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that proposed in the Republican CR. We can do as possible for the arts. As one of them said, killed over 200,000 people, affected over 2 poignantly, ‘‘a nation without culture is a na- better. million Haitians, and destroyed their capitol, f tion without a soul.’’ Port au Prince. While much aid has gone to- I strongly oppose any cuts to the National PERSONAL EXPLANATION wards immediate disaster relief, the United Endowment for the Arts and the National En- States seeks to gain enormously by sup- dowment for the Humanities, and I urge my porting sustainable solutions that IAF currently colleagues to oppose the amendments offered HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD helps fund. OF TEXAS by Representatives GARRETT, WALBERG and IAF provides grants for the Haitian Partners CANSECO on this subject. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Christian Development—an organization f Friday, February 18, 2011 that continues its services as a business incu- FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall bator, which includes reaching women entre- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 No. 88, I missed the vote due to a previously preneurs and supporting them with business endeavors. Such seed money literally pro- scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had SPEECH OF I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ duces economic leaders which are necessary to shape the Haiti of tomorrow. f HON. CYNTHIA M. LUMMIS Through a single grant, IAF also has a OF WYOMING OPPOSITION TO MCCLINTOCK project which provides farmers displaced by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENT #287, TO ELIMINATE the 2010 earthquake with agricultural training Tuesday, February 15, 2011 FUNDING TO INTER AMERICAN and technical assistance, as well as give edu- FOUNDATION (IAF) cation scholarships to 100 displaced children, The House in Committee of the Whole and distributes food to another 150 quake vic- House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE tims. priations for the Department of Defense and OF NEW JERSEY With all the tremors the people of Haiti still the other departments and agencies of the are enduring, IAF is essential to ensuring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- these survivors do not experience a social tember 30,2011, and for other purposes: Friday, February 18, 2011 aftershock due to cutting funding that ulti- Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Chair, I along with Rep- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express mately has long-term benefits for both Haiti resentative GWEN MOORE from Wisconsin, my strong opposition to amendment #287, in- and the United States. submit the following statement on H.R. 1, the troduced by our colleague Rep. MCCLINTOCK Being the leaders in international economic Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for of California. Amendment #287 would elimi- empowerment today is a wise investment for 2011. nate all funding for the Inter American Foun- tomorrow. As Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Women’s dation in the proposed FY2011 Continuing I urge you to join me in opposing this Caucus, the Special Supplemental Food Pro- Resolution. This devastating cut would have amendment. gram for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

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Amidst this situation, West African States (ECOWAS) and the Afri- ices are at-risk for poor nutritional diets and the Center is working on peace efforts for the can Union (AU) suspended Coˆ te d’Ivoire from WIC provides them with greater access to nu- Niger Delta region, including working collabo- membership. Gbagbo’s calls to investigate tritious foods as well as preventative services ratively with local governments, oil companies, election fraud, recount the ballots, and craft to improve their families’ health over the long- and Nigerian NGOs. a power-sharing arrangement have been re- jected by the international and regional in- term. For nearly two decades, the United States stitutions. Instead, ECOWAS and AU envoys At caucus meetings, we have discussed this Institute of Peace has been working in Sudan have urged Gbagbo to step down, financial program and the impact of reduced spending on peace processes. Its knowledge and exper- and travel sanctions have been placed on him on women across the nation. It is important for tise has helped shape the environment that and his associates, and ECOWAS threatened this Congress to advance ways in the upcom- has contributed, so far, to a relatively peaceful military intervention.2 With the military ing budget that can ensure benefits are pro- outcome of the referendum. USIP’s work on and the Young Patriots militia supporting vided to constituencies with the greatest need. prevention, power-sharing, constitutional re- Gbagbo and the Forces Nouvelles rebels sup- porting Ouattara, many fear that the failure WIC is the largest discretionary program form and natural resources has made a critical of diplomacy and sanctions will reignite the under the United States Department of Agri- difference in the country’s local capacity. 2002 civil war. While the central conundrum culture (USDA), and as such has been tar- USIP produces timely expert analysis on is how to convince Gbagbo to leave office, geted for cuts in the continuing resolution. For issues critical to policymakers and conflict pre- larger questions loom about the role of elec- the pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding vention practitioners. Just last week USIP pub- tions, the state of democratization, and the women who participate in WIC, as well as for lished the attached PEACE Brief report on the strength of institutions in Africa. their under-five children, we look forward to political stalemate in Coˆte d’Ivoire following POWER SHARING IN RESPONSE TO ELECTORAL working together on solutions acceptable to the November 28, 2010 election and the VIOLENCE both sides of the aisle. broader issue of preventing electoral violence In 2010, opposition candidates claimed elec- in Africa. toral fraud and irregularities in every presi- f dential election in Africa—in Guinea, Togo, USIP is a small, agile center of innovation in PERSONAL EXPLANATION Sudan, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Egypt, support of America’s national security interests Comoros, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Histori- in supporting peace and democracy in Africa cally, in many cases of electoral fraud, the HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD and across the globe. USIP has been a very challenger urges demonstrations or refuses OF TEXAS useful resource to policymakers for decades, to recognize the results. In prolonged and violent standoffs mediators have been dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we can not eliminate this critical institution. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting patched, as occurred in Guinea 2010, or a Friday, February 18, 2011 power-sharing agreement has been nego- ‘‘no’’ on these amendments. tiated, as occurred in Kenya and Zimbabwe Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall [From the PeaceBrief—United States in 2008, in Togo in 2005, in Madagascar in No. 89, I missed the vote due to a previously Institute of Peace, Feb. 7, 2011] 2002, and in Zanzibar in 2001. scheduled satellite interview in my district. Had COˆ TE D’IVOIRE’S POLITICAL STALEMATE: A While the power-sharing arrangements in I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ SYMPTOM OF AFRICA’S WEAK ELECTORAL IN- those five cases aimed to stop the violence f STITUTIONS and address some of its underlying causes, (By Dorina Bekoe) such arrangements could have longlasting BARLETTA AMENDMENTS AND implications, and shorter, transitional meas- SUMMARY WEINER-CHAFFETZ-CRAVAACK ures might be considered instead. Granted, ˆ AMENDMENT The political stalemate in Cote d’Ivoire an electorate can vote for a power-sharing or following the November 28, 2010, presidential proportionally representative government. election continues. The majority of the The problems arise when power sharing is HON. DONALD M. PAYNE international community recognizes imposed as a solution when there is a clear OF NEW JERSEY Alassane Ouattara as the winner, but winner (it weakens the purpose of an elec- Laurent Gbagbo, the sitting president, in- tion), when the winner cannot be determined IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sists he won. Financial and diplomatic sanc- (it can encourage fraud and other obfusca- Friday, February 18, 2011 tions imposed on the Gbagbo administration tion), or when there is postelection violence Mr. PAYNE. I rise today to oppose the have thus far not forced Gbagbo from power. (it may demonstrate that violence pays). In Maintaining international pressure and this sense, Gbagbo’s power-sharing proposal Barletta amendments and the Weiner- focus is critical to resolving the Ivorian cri- is troubling and presents a critical philo- Chaffetz-Cravaack amendment to eliminate sis, but African states are increasingly di- sophical decision for Africa’s institutions: funding for the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), vided on how to proceed. how to react to candidates who respond vio- should they be offered during floor consider- The power-sharing arrangement settled on lently to election results. More broadly, how ation of H.R. 1. by five African nations in recent elections can leaders be encouraged to accept defeat? The elimination of USIP would have strong, sets a dangerous precedent. Losers with a How should the international community re- adverse impact on America’s security inter- strong militia may find it easier to use spond to leaders who use violence to hold on to power? For the remainder of 2011, Africa ests. USIP is an important national security threats of violence or actual violence to re- tain a critical power role, thus subverting faces nearly 40 elections and referenda in 23 actor. The U.S. Government must have op- the intent of the election. countries, including some that have a his- tions for resolving international conflict other African states will continue to experience tory of violence and weak democratic insti- than military action. USIP—created by Con- violence during elections until the security tutions, such as Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and the gress and signed into law by President Ronald sector is reformed, states refrain from hold- Democratic Republic of Congo. A power- Reagan—is the only independent U.S. Gov- ing elections while militias remain mobilized sharing norm, in the event of violently con- ernment actor that is dedicated solely to con- and armed, elections can be clearly and inde- tested election results, will be a dangerous precedent. flict prevention and resolution. pendently verified, institutions are politi- USIP is the critical bridge between govern- cally independent, and policies exist to dis- LESSONS FROM MADAGASCAR AND TOGO courage the violent acquisition of power. mental and non-governmental actors to pro- In 2003, a disputed first-run election left Following the November 28, 2010, presi- Madagascar divided between the supporters mote peace in volatile conflicts. Their Center dential runoff election, the United Nations, of incumbent president Didier Ratsiraka and for Mediation and Conflict Resolution conducts charged with validating the electoral proc- challenger Marc Ravalomanana. The Organi- work in a number of critical conflict zones in ess, along with the Independent Electoral zation of African Unity brokered the Dakar Africa, Middle East, and across the globe: Commission, proclaimed Alassane Ouattara Agreement to pave the way for a resolution .3 USIP is addressing a series of challenges the winner, with 54.1 percent of the vote, But when Ratsiraka refused to concede, con- and opportunities facing the parties to the over Laurent Gbagbo, the sitting president, frontations between the two escalated, and who had received 45.9 percent of the vote. 4 Arab-Israeli conflict, with a focus on institu- Ratsiraka fled to France. Six years later However, the Constitutional Council, headed the mayor of Antananarivo, Andry tional capacity to make compromises, the ca- by a Gbagbo supporter, annulled results in 13 Rajoelina, accused Ravalomanana’s adminis- pacity of the Israeli and Palestinian publics to departments, alleging fraud, and proclaimed tration of corruption and mismanagement build consensus and support for a negotiated Gbagbo the winner, with 51.4 percent of the and, with the military’s backing, assumed agreement, and the role of U.S. policymakers vote; Ouattara was given 48.5 percent.1 Both the presidency. Ravalomanana fled to South

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Africa. Despite the absence of both THE ROLE OF THE SECURITY FORCES velop clear and implementable sanctions Ratsiraka and Ravalomanana, the political In many countries, security services re- against politicians who use violence to se- situation in Madagascar remains unresolved. main politicized and are used to crush dem- cure elections. Efforts at resolution have floundered as the onstrations and intimidate the opposition. CONCLUSION international community, once united in This was clearly seen in the postelection Other, country-specific ways to increase an bringing Rajoelina and the former presidents demonstrations in Ethiopia in 2005, where election’s credibility and transparency cer- together, has splintered, with different coun- approximately 30,000 opposition members tainly exist. However, basic measures such tries considering their own national and re- 8 were arrested. In Coˆ te d’Ivoire as many as 30 as depoliticizing the security services, dis- gional interests. Resolving the crisis is made demonstrators died at the hands of state se- arming militias, clearly and independently more difficult as the efforts of mediators are curity services during a public demonstra- verifying elections, establishing independent uncoordinated and therefore weakened.5 9 tion. Reform and depoliticization of the se- institutions for redressing grievances, and The response in Togo differed markedly. curity forces would reduce the chances of vi- discouraging the use of violence in elections After long-serving Gnassingbe´ Eyade´ma died olence. can help prevent violent responses to elec- in 2005, the parliament swore in his son, DISARMAMENT AND DEMOBILIZATION OF toral results. Coˆ te d’Ivoire had none of these Faure Gnassingbe´, contravening the con- MILITIAS measures in place. Now, with the threat of stitution. ECOWAS and the International violence looming, the international and re- Organization of the Francophonie suspended Repeated attempts to disarm the militia gional communities must remain unified in Togo. After an enormous amount of inter- ahead of the elections in Coˆ te d’Ivoire failed. their approach and push for the inclusion of national pressure and mediation, Gnassingbe´ The program was poorly funded, and there moderate civil society voices to ensure the stepped aside to allow elections, as required were identifiable security, financial, and po- resolution of the crisis. by the constitution. In this case, the con- litical benefits for the militia to remain in- certed pressure of the international and re- tact. Removing those incentives would have ENDNOTES gional communities provided space for the spurred demobilization. Now, with Ouattara 1 West Africa Network for Peacebuilding— resolution of the crisis. and Gbagbo in control of arms, the prospect Coˆ te d’Ivoire, ‘‘Troisie`me Rapport de The Ivorian situation must not slip from of violence increases dramatically should di- l’Observatoire de la Vie Politique et des Me- international attention. The financial and plomacy fail. A similar outcome occurred in dias en Pe´riode Electorale’’ (Abidjan: travel sanctions have begun to constrain the Republic of Congo after the 1993 par- WANEP—Coˆ te d’Ivoire, January 8, 2011). Gbagbo and his administration, but he re- liamentary elections when the three polit- 2 This threat was reversed at the African mains in place. Only resolute diplomatic ical party leaders each claimed victory while Union’s summit on January 28–31, 2011. pressure and adherence to sanctions will still in charge of their respective militias. 3 Dakar Agreement, http://www.afrol.com/ eventually dislodge Gbagbo and avert con- The clashes in the ensuing several months Countries/Madagascar/documents/accordl 10 flict. Yet the AU’s reversal on military left 2,000 dead. Elections should not proceed dakar.htm. intervention, the refusal by Ghana and while candidates remain in control of mili- 4 Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, ‘‘Africa: OAU South Africa to take a stance for one can- tias. Stands Aloof on Madagascar, Despite Depar- didate or the other, and Uganda’s Yoweri CLEAR, INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF ture of Ratsiraka,’’ Allafrica.com, July 5, Museveni’s statement that the votes should RESULTS 2002, http://allafrica.com/stories/ be investigated show a divided region. Fur- The UN Mission in Coˆ te d’Ivoire (ONUCI) 200207050825.html. thermore, other African countries are receiv- was charged with certifying the electoral 5 International Crisis Group, ‘‘Madagascar: ing Gbagbo’s representatives, in a break with process. It was to ‘‘ensure that all stages of Le Crise a un Tournant Critique?,’’ Africa the initial practice of recognizing only Ouat- the electoral process are carried out in ac- Report 166, November 18, 2010, 4–6. tara’s representatives; they were recently in cordance with recognized standards . . . 6 ‘‘Coˆ te d’Ivoire: Voices of Reason Side- Kenya to explain their reasons for rejecting [and] not allow the results to be contested in lined in the Crisis,’’ IRINNews.org, January Ouattara’s victory claims. These develop- a non-democratic way or to be com- 26, 2011, http://www.irinnews.org/re- ments threaten a swift resolution to this promised.’’11 This language left room for con- port.spx?ReportID=91733. stalemate and portend a long period of insta- testation, which is exactly what happened, 7 Ibid. bility. when the electoral commission, which is 8 Lahra Smith, ‘‘Political Violence and Un- certainty In Ethiopia,’’ U.S. Institute of THE ROLE OF IVORIAN CIVIL SOCIETY IN charged with announcing the provisional re- Peace Special Report no. 192 (Washington, REDUCING TENSION sults, and the Constitutional Council, which is charged with verifying the electoral com- DC: U.S. Institute of Peace, August 2007), 7. Political and geographic divisions make it 9 Amnesty International, ‘‘Coˆ te d’Ivoire: difficult for Ivoirian civil society to act as a mission’s results, disagreed. ONUCI’s role as certifier does not explicitly state that its Injured Protestors Denied Medical Care,’’ joint force for peace. Moderate voices, will- Allafrica.com, December 20, 2010, http:// ing to bridge regional and political divides, judgment is final. This ambiguity has been exploited in the Ivorian crisis. Similarly, in allafrica.com/stories/201012200899.html. are not being heard.6 It is important to note Kenya the procedures in place could not de- 10 U.S. Department of State, ‘‘Congo that Ouattara did not obtain a landslide vic- Human Rights Practices, 1994’’ (Washington, tory. A substantial number of voters, nearly termine which candidate had won or whether the electoral process had been fair, fueling DC: U.S. Department of State, February 46 percent, supported Gbagbo. Their reasons 1995), sect. 1(a), http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/erc/ for supporting Gbagbo reflect the existing re- the tension. Strengthening and clarifying the processes and institutions that verify an democracy/1994lhrplreport/ gional, ethnic, and religious divisions in 94hrplreportlafrica/Congo.html. Coˆ te d’Ivoire. Whether Gbagbo or Ouattara election will greatly reduce the chances and claims of fraud. 11 UN Mission in Coˆ te d’Ivoire (ONUCI), emerges as winner from the current stale- ‘‘The Certification of Elections in Coˆ te FAIR HEARINGS FOR GRIEVANCES mate, the next president will face a sharply d’Ivoire,’’ Resolution 1765, adopted by the UN divided electorate that challenges his rule. Credible means of assessing an election Security Council on July 16, 2007, http:// Thus, this election, which was meant to re- should be buttressed by independent institu- www.onuci.org/pdf/faqcertificationen.pdf. pair the divisions between the north and the tions for addressing grievances. Coˆ te south, will have failed to do so. At the very d’Ivoire’s politically biased institutions do f least, a key ingredient for avoiding war in not foster this confidence. In Kenya’s 2007 FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Coˆ te d’Ivoire is to reconcile these divided elections and Togo’s 2010 elections, opposi- communities. Civil society’s moderate voices tion leaders refused to use existing institu- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 can play a critical role in starting the rec- tions, which they deemed biased, to resolve onciliation process.7 Moderates can also their grievances, opting instead for street SPEECH OF make joint statements and appearances and protests. Without independent institutions, participate in the current mediation process public protests will increase the chances of HON. RON PAUL between Gbagbo and Ouattara. The inter- violence, especially when security forces are OF TEXAS national community should help by empha- politicized. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sizing the importance of moderates and SANCTIONS FOR VIOLENCE IN ELECTORAL Tuesday, February 15, 2011 building their capacity and infrastructure to DISPUTES succeed. The House in Committee of the Whole There is currently no continental stance or PREVENTING VIOLENCE IN ELECTORAL DISPUTES House on the State of the Union had under policy on discouraging electoral violence. consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- ˆ Cote d’Ivoire’s crisis, as well as others, Politicians in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Togo, and priations for the Department of Defense and could have been avoided if the militias had Zanzibar were all rewarded with power-shar- the other departments and agencies of the demobilized and if clear rules for the secu- ing agreements when they contested elec- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- rity services had existed, methods for tions violently. Elsewhere, violent perpetra- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: verifying elections were clear and disputes tors were not prosecuted when the country could have been credibly resolved, and Afri- returned to political normalcy. This sends a Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chair, both supporters and ca’s institutions had implementable tools for message that violence is costless and some- opponents of H.R. 1 claim that is a serious at- discouraging electoral violence. times pays. Africa’s institutions must de- tempt to reduce federal spending, however, an

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A recent study found that, although PEPFAR Fiscal Year 2011 budget, not reductions in ac- I am so excited for this new blessing to the has been associated with a reduction in HIV- tual spending. Trying to claim credit for a re- Gordy family and wish them all the best. related deaths, trends of increasing adult prev- duction in spending based on cuts in proposed f alence rates continue unabated. However, spending is like claiming someone is following preventing unintended pregnancies, which is a diet because he had 5 pieces of pizza when CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS an international pillar of preventing mother to he intended to have 10 pieces. OF THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM child transmission (PMTCT) programming, In fact, H.R. 1 reduces federal spending by continues to receive insufficient attention in $66 billion. This may seem like a lot to the av- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN AIDS programs. The Guttmacher Institute erage American but in the context of an over- OF MARYLAND noted in their report Hiding in Plain Sight: The whelming trillion-dollar budget and a national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Role of Contraception in Preventing HIV that debt that could exceed 100 percent of GNP in Friday, February 18, 2011 helping HIV-positive women avoid unwanted September, this cut is barely even a drop in pregnancies not only lowers the rate of new the bucket. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to infections, but does so at a relatively low cost. One reason that H.R. 1 does not cut spend- honor this week’s recipients of the Presidential I hope that you will join me in opposing this ing enough is that too many fiscal conserv- Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian amendment, should it be offered. atives continue to embrace the fallacy that we honor. All of the honorees have led extraor- [From the Guttmacher Policy Review, can balance the budget without reducing dinary lives and made enormous contributions Winter 2008] spending on militarism. Until Congress real- in their fields. They come from a range of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE ROLE OF izes the folly of spending trillions in a futile at- backgrounds—arts, sports, public service— CONTRACEPTION IN PREVENTING HIV tempt to impose democracy on the world we and have enriched our nation and improved (By Susan A. Cohen) will never be able to seriously reduce spend- our world. As Congress embarks on the process of re- ing. I particularly want to recognize my friend, authorizing the U.S. program to fight HIV Congress must not only reject the warfare Congressman JOHN LEWIS, who received this and AIDS, and as other global donors recali- brate levels and allocations of funding for state, it must also reject the welfare state. honor. JOHN has given a lifetime of service to this nation, from his leadership in the Civil HIV/AIDS programs, prevention seems to be H.R. 1 is more aggressive in ending domestic making a comeback. At the inception of the spending than foreign spending, and does Rights Movement to his 26 years as the ‘‘Con- President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief zero out some objectionable federal programs science of the Congress.’’ A few years ago, I (PEPFAR) five years ago, both the funding such as AmeriCorps. However, H.R. 1 leaves had the privilege to join JOHN on a trip to Ala- and the programmatic emphasis tilted heav- most of the current functions of the federal bama, where we retraced the steps of the ily toward treatment. Yet, the rate of new government undisturbed. This bill thus con- courageous civil rights activists who changed HIV infection continues to outpace the tinues the delusion that we can have a fiscally the face of America. JOHN’s passion has never world’s ability to deliver antiretroviral ther- apy, despite recent advances in access to responsible and efficient welfare state. wavered and he remains a voice for the voice- less—strongly advocating for opportunity for such medications. A public health consensus Mr. Chair, the failure to even attempt to ad- is emerging, therefore, in favor of realigning dress the serious threat the welfare-warfare all Americans. I congratulate him on this the balance between treatment and preven- state poses to American liberty and prosperity much-deserved honor and look forward to tion efforts. is the main reason why supporters of limited working with him for many years to come. Refocusing the priority on prevention is government and individual liberty should ulti- f long overdue, as is an acknowledgment, espe- mately find H.R. 1 unsatisfactory. Only a rejec- cially within Congress, that HIV prevention OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT NO. cannot be accomplished with a dispropor- tion of the view that Congress can run the 262 tionate emphasis on abstinence. Indeed, pre- economy, run our lives, and run the world will venting the sexual transmission of HIV re- allow us to make the spending reductions nec- quires going beyond the necessary but hardly essary to avert a serious financial crisis. This HON. DONALD M. PAYNE sufficient strategy of ABC: abstain, be faith- does not mean we should not prioritize and OF NEW JERSEY ful, use condoms. It also requires increasing discuss how to gradually transition away from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AIDS awareness through counseling and testing programs, investing in programs pro- the welfare state in a manner that does not Friday, February 18, 2011 harm those currently relying on these pro- moting the empowerment of women and grams. However, we must go beyond bal- Mr. PAYNE. I rise today in opposition to girls, and increasing access to male cir- Amendment No. 262, introduced by our col- cumcision. Other critical prevention inter- ancing the budget to transitioning back to a ventions include ensuring a clean blood sup- free society, and that means eventually plac- league Representative LATTA of Ohio, should it be offered during floor consideration of H.R. 1. ply and clean medical injections, needle ex- ing responsibility for social welfare back in the change programs for intravenous drug users hands of individuals and private institutions. Amendment No. 262 would eliminate all fund- and preventing the ‘‘vertical’’ transmission Despite the overheated rhetoric heard during ing for international family planning programs of HIV from a pregnant woman to her new- the debate, H.R. 1 is a diversion from the dif- in the proposed FY 2011 Continuing Resolu- born infant. ficult task of restoring constitutional govern- tion. This devastating cut would have severe Largely overlooked as an HIV prevention strategy, however, is the simple and low-cost ment and a free economy and society. immediate and long term impacts on women and their families in the world’s poorest coun- act of helping HIV-positive women who do f tries. not want to have a child to avoid an unin- tended pregnancy through increased access CONGRATULATIONS GORDY Contrary to the rhetoric we are hearing from to contraceptive services. Ward Cates, presi- FAMILY some of our colleagues, U.S. international dent for research of Family Health Inter- family planning assistance in fact helps to re- national (FHI), has dubbed contraception the HON. JOE WILSON duce unintended pregnancies and abortions in ‘‘best-kept secret in HIV prevention,’’ and certainly, the significant contribution of un- OF SOUTH CAROLINA the developing world. According to Population intended pregnancy prevention toward re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Action International, cutting this funding would result in: 7.8 million more unintended preg- ducing the perinatal transmission of HIV has Friday, February 18, 2011 nancies; 3.7 million more abortions; 87,000 gone virtually unrecognized. Yet, a revital- ized and more robust effort focused on HIV Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- additional newborn deaths; and 12,000 addi- prevention cannot afford not to fully cap- er, I am happy to congratulate my good friend, tional maternal deaths. italize on the critical role of contraceptive Thomas Gordy and his wife, Theresa on the Moreover, this amendment would turn back services in fighting AIDS. birth of their daughter, Trenton Talmadge the clock on U.S. investments in the global THE NEED FOR PROGRESS ON PREVENTION Gordy. Trenton was born on Tuesday, Feb- fight against HIV/AIDS. The integration of fam- Women of reproductive age comprise more ruary 15, 2011, in Manassas, Virginia. She is ily planning and HIV/AIDS services is a vital than half of the 33 million people currently welcomed home by her sister, Sarah Gordy. and cost-effective way to prevent HIV infec- living with HIV around the world. The vast

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Similarly, the Cen- over a five-year period, adding family plan- breastfeeding. ters for Disease Control and Prevention re- ning services to PMTCT programs could pre- An HIV-positive woman about to give birth ported earlier this year that 93% of the preg- vent almost twice the number of infections can dramatically reduce the likelihood of nancies among pregnant women receiving to children, and nearly four times the num- transmitting the virus to her newborn by de- antiretroviral therapy in Uganda were unin- ber of deaths to children, as PMTCT alone livering in a hospital or a primary care set- tended. And according to FHI research from could prevent (see chart). In addition, a 2006 ting where she and her infant can receive 2006 of women in HIV counseling and testing analysis by FHI concluded that for the same even a single dose of the anti-retroviral drug clinics (where most women are HIV-negative cost, voluntary family planning services can nevirapine. However, the challenges to deliv- but are at high risk for HIV), substantial avert not nearly 30% more HIV-positive ering even this seemingly simple prevention majorities in Kenya (59%), Tanzania (66%), births—that would have been unintended— of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) Zimbabwe (77%) and Haiti than averted by identifying HIV-positive service are substantial, especially in Sub-Sa- women during their pregnancy and providing haran Africa. Pregnancy itself does not usu- HIV AND UNINTENDED PREGNANCY nevirapine. ally drive women, especially those in rural [In PEPFAR countries, high HIV/AIDS rates coexist with a high unmet need Greater access to contraceptive services areas, to facilities where they could receive for contraceptive services and a high incidence of unplanned births.] then—whether among women in HIV treat- pre-natal care and, potentially, an HIV test. ment programs, PMTCT programs or coun- In addition, many pregnant women may not PEPFAR Focus Unmet Need for Unplanned HIV/AIDS Preva- seling and testing programs, or among want to know their HIV status for fear of Countries Contraception, Births (as % of lence (ages 15– (selected) Married Women total births) 49) women in traditional family planning pro- public disclosure and the stigma that often grams in high-HIV-prevelence countries—is a results. Considering the difficulties of deliv- Cote d’Ivoire ...... 28 28 7 ‘‘win-win-win situation.’’ it increases the ering services to HIV-positive pregnant Ethiopia ...... 34 35 1–3 Kenya ...... 25 44 6 chances that women living with HIV can pre- women, and the simple fact that most Mozambique ...... 18 19 16 vent future pregnancies they do not want, women who are HIV-positive do not know it, Namibia ...... 22 45 20 thereby reducing the incidence of perinatal it is not entirely surprising that only 11% of Nigeria ...... 17 14 4 Rwanda ...... 38 39 3 transmission and the number of potential all theoretically eligible women in poor South Africa ...... 15 53 19 child deaths, and it achieves these humani- countries are benefiting from any PMTCT Tanzania ...... 22 22 7 tarian ends in a highly cost-effective way. intervention. And without intervention, Uganda ...... 35 38 7 IMPLICATIONS FOR PREVENTION POLICY about one-third of babies born to HIV-posi- Zambia ...... 27 39 17 tive women likely will become infected. Source: Guttmacher Institute, 2007, and PEPFAR, 2007. Outside the context of HIV prevention, it A long-standing goal of global prevention is indisputable that the health, social and (92%) said they did not want another child in efforts, therefore, is to ramp up PMTCT ef- economic benefits of investing in contracep- the next two years. forts so that more pregnant women are test- tive services—for women, their families and ed and that those who are positive receive CONTRACEPTION AS HIV PREVENTION their communities—are multiple and varied. the treatment that they and their infant will To be sure, many women living with HIV By preventing pregnancies that are too need. PMTCT programs justifiably enjoy do want to have a child or another child, early, too late or too closely spaced, contra- broad political support and are certain to notwithstanding pressure to forego child- ception reduces the likelihood of infant mor- continue to be a funding priority within the bearing from family members, people in tality. And by helping women to avoid high- U.S. global AIDS effort. their community and health care providers. risk pregnancies and the need for unsafe The United States does recognize the im- And, in fact, HIV-positive women are likely abortions, it decreases the risk of maternal portance of at least establishing linkages be- to be able to sustain a healthy pregnancy death or disability. A woman who can deter- tween PMTCT and family planning pro- and safely deliver a healthy baby if they can mine the timing and spacing of her children grams, since PEPFAR requires family plan- avail themselves of appropriate therapy (re- increases her own and her existing family’s ning counseling and referral as one of four lated article, Fall 2006, page 17). Nonetheless, opportunities for educational, social and eco- elements comprising the minimum package many HIV-positive women who know their nomic advancement. Moreover, the evidence of services for preventing mother-to-child HIV status seek out contraceptive services is compelling that increasing access to fam- transmission. However, a high-level con- specifically because of their status—because ily planning programs also amplifies the sultation sponsored by the World Health Or- they fear infecting their baby if they become overall effort to slow the rate of new HIV in- ganization (WHO} and the United Nations pregnant or leaving behind children, whether fection. Population Fund in 2004 went considerably HIV-positive or not, as orphans. And many Yet, despite the ever-rising demand for further, concluding that investing solely in more women seeking contraceptives services contraceptive services and the fact that a narrowly defined PMTCT programs will not are, in fact, HIV-positive but do not know it. woman’s ability to control her own fertility succeed in dramatically reducing the inci- FHI researchers estimate that if the HIV- is integrally linked to almost all other as- dence of perinatal transmission. Rather, the positive women in Sub-Saharan Africa who pects of health and development, U.S. fund- Glion [Switzerland] Call to Action on Family are currently using modern contraceptive ing for family planning has been lagging. Planning and HIV/AIDS in Women and Chil- methods to prevent unintended pregnancy Funding for family planning programs in de- dren emphasized that all four elements of were not able to do so, the number of HIV- veloping countries through USAID peaked at the WHO approach to preventing HIV infec- positive births in the region would be 31% about $550 million at the time of the inter- tion in infants are essential. PMTCT pro- higher than it is now. This would translate national Conference on Population and De- grams are key, but so are primary preven- to 153,000 more HIV-infected unplanned velopment in Cairo in 1994 and early 1995. It tion of HIV infection in women; the provi- births each year—or 419 more per day. Re- dropped precipitously in 1997, after control of sion of care, treatment and support for searchers at the Johns Hopkins University Congress shifted to lawmakers hostile to sex- women living with HIV and their families; Bloomberg School of Public Health and WHO ual and reproductive health programs, plum- and prevention of unintended pregnancies published an analysis in AIDS in 2004 dem- meting to below $400 million. By 2001, the among women living with HIV. Of these, the onstrating that even a modest decline in the final year of the Clinton administration, significant role that unintended pregnancy number of unintended pregnancies among funding had regained some ground ($446 mil- prevention already plays—and the much HIV-positive women in Botswana, Cote lion), but that level has remained essentially greater role it potentially could play—in d’lvoire, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, constant ever since. averting new cases of HIV has been least rec- Zambia and Zimbabwe could lead to the pre- Clearly, USAID funding for family plan- ognized and supported. vention of the same number of births of HIV- ning programs should be increased—both on According to a 2007 Guttmacher Institute positive infants as prevented by the current their traditional merits and, in high-preva- study, one in four married women in Sub-Sa- PMTCT programs in these countries. ‘‘It is lence countries, as an HIV strategy. At the haran Africa is sexually active and does not clear from this analysis,’’ they wrote, ‘‘that same time, as global donors to the fight want to have a child or another child in the only a combined approach utilizing all three against AIDS reconsider the new priority next two years, but is not using any method intervention components simultaneously [re- emphasis on prevention, particularly the of contraception. As a result, unintended ducing HIV infection among women, reduc- United States through the reauthorization of births are common, and occur in the very ing unintended pregnancy and increasing the PEPFAR, it would be an opportune moment countries that are a focus of PEPFAR—coun- reach of PMTCT programs] will result in sig- to legitimize contraceptive services as the tries in which HIV prevalence is high and nificant reductions’’ in new HIV infections core HIV prevention intervention they are. 60% of all adults living with HIV are women among infants. This would mean ensuring that HIV treat- (see table). Helping HIV-positive women avoid un- ment programs, where women already pre- Indeed, research into the HIV/AIDS health wanted pregnancies not only lowers the rate dominate, also provide contraceptive serv- care system reveals that the unmet need for of new infections, but does so at a relatively ices directly or by referral to make it easier contraception among HIV-positive women low cost. The U.S. Agency for International for HIV-positive women to coordinate their

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.050 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E305 treatment regimen with their pregnancy pre- Mr. Chair, international security assistance 09WSA0200C to provide office, warehouse, and vention goals. Similarly, it would mean funding is not a ‘‘handout’’ or ‘‘giveaway’’ to related space for NOAA’s Marine Operations making family planning services more wide- Israel, Egypt, Jordan, or to Pakistan. Rather, Center-Pacific (MOC–P). ly available through PMTCT programs, be- We sustain the protest. cause many HIV-positive new mothers wish this investment provides several tangible ben- efits to the United States: by helping Israel BACKGROUND to delay or prevent a subsequent pregnancy. The SFO at issue here was published in No- Finally, in high-prevalence countries, it maintain its qualitative military edge, QME, American assistance has promoted peace with vember 2008, and contemplated the award of would mean promoting greater integration a long-term operating lease to support the of HIV counseling and testing services into Egypt and Jordan, and made Israel secure activities of NOAA’s MOC-P.1 Among other family planning programs, so that more sex- enough to make significant concessions in things, the solicitation sought offers to pro- ually active women at risk of HIV are likely peace agreements with these countries and vide 31,000 square feet of office, warehouse to be tested and to receive appropriate coun- dramatic peace overtures to the Palestinians and related space, 1,960 linear feet of pier seling and treatment. space, and 20,000 square feet of equipment These strategies are more than academic. and to Syria; Israel’s battlefield use of Amer- laydown space. Agency Report (AR), Tab 7, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foun- ican equipment and shared know-how has SFO, at 5. The solicitation provided that the dation, the largest provider of PMTCT serv- helped the United States improve both its lease award would be based on the offer de- ices under PEPFAR, has been striving to in- equipment and tactics especially while fighting termined to be most advantageous to the corporate contraceptive services into its pro- two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; aid to Israel government based on application of the fol- grams because ‘‘care and treatment staff also fuels economic growth here at home lowing evaluation factors: location of site; members are uniquely positioned to address since Israel is required to spend 74 percent of site configuration and management; quality HIV-positive women’s needs concerning fu- U.S. aid in the United States, which helps cre- of building and pier, availability; past per- ture pregnancy plans and counsel them based formance and project financing; quality of on their social circumstances, health status, ate American jobs. life; and price. AR, Tab 7, SFO amend. 3, at and ART regimen.’’ Indeed, as negotiations Mr. Chair, while other countries in the Mid- 2. The solicitation also provided that: ‘‘An in Congress got underway last month to re- dle East wrestle with change and instability, award of contract will not be made for a authorize PEPFAR, the Foundation wrote to the United States can count on Israel as our property located within a base flood plain or the House Foreign Affairs Committee to urge trusted, reliable, and democratic ally. Israel in wetland unless the Government has deter- broadening the use of PEPFAR funds in turn must be able to count on the United mined that there is no practicable alter- order to support these ‘‘essential prevention States. Nothing will send a clearer message to native.’’ SFO at 7. services. . . . As implementers, we cannot Israel and any potential adversaries of Amer- In February 2009, five offers were sub- overstate the importance of [integration] to mitted by four offerors, including Newport the work we do on the ground to prevent the ica’s unshakeable commitment than defeating and Bellingham.2 Upon review and evalua- spread of HIV.’’ any and all attempts to terminate security For individual women who live where HIV funding for Israel. tion of the offers, the agency determined is rampant, the interrelatedness of HIV pre- that four of the five offers were in the com- f 3 vention and unintended pregnancy preven- petitive range. By letters dated April 20, tion is a practical reality. Yet most inter- GAO DOCUMENT ON PORT OF 2009, the agency advised each of the offerors national program donors, including the BELLINGHAM of their inclusion in the competitive range United States government, have viewed and identified various issues for discussions. them as complementary goals but separate Concurrent with its ongoing evaluation of and unrelated outcomes. All along, the fact HON. JIM McDERMOTT proposals, the agency contracted with an en- of contraception as HIV prevention has been OF WASHINGTON gineering firm to perform an environmental hiding in plain sight. It is time to seek it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assessment (EA) of the various offers, as re- quired by the National Environmental Pol- f Friday, February 18, 2011 icy Act of 1969 (NEPA).4 In June 2009, the FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I submit agency published a draft EA that provided in-depth environmental analysis regarding APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 the following Report for the RECORD which I each of the four offered sites; the final EA referenced during debate on my Amendment SPEECH OF was published in July with no substantive No. 99 to H.R. 1. changes. Among other things, both the draft HON. LAURA RICHARDSON DECISION and final EA stated, under the heading OF CALIFORNIA Matter of: Port of Bellingham. ‘‘Floodplains,’’ as follows: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES File: B–401837. [Newport’s] proposed dock would be within Date: December 2, 2009. 5 6 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 the 100-year [base] flood plain[ ] (Zone A2),[ ] Lee P. Curtis, Esq., Troy E. Hughes, Esq., and is therefore likely to be impacted by The House in Committee of the Whole and Maggie L Croteau, Esq., Perkins Coie flooding, particularly if the finished level of House on the State of the Union had under LLP, for the protester. the dock is below an elevation of nine feet consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- James H. Roberts, III, Esq., Van Scoyoc NGVD [National Geodetic Vertical priations for the Department of Defense and Kelly PLLC, for Port of Newport, an in- Datum].[7] Additionally, there is some poten- the other departments and agencies of the tervenor. tial for the structure to affect the character- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Mark Langstein, Esq., Lynn W. Flanagan, istics of flooding in the area, by trapping de- tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Esq., and Diane M. Canzano, Esq., De- bris against the piles of the dock and/or al- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Chair, I move to partment of Commerce, for the agency. tering the way in which floodwaters cir- strike the last word. Glenn G. Wolcott, Esq., and Ralph O. White, culate/flow within the bay.[8] Esq., Office of the General Counsel, GAO, I rise to oppose any effort, including the AR, Tab 20, Final EA, at 5–96. participated in the preparation of the de- During discussions with Newport, the Paul Amendment (No. 523), which would ter- cision. minate International Security Assistance Fund- agency brought the floodplain matter to DIGEST Newport’s attention, stating: ing. I oppose any such attempt because cut- 1. Agency had no reasonable basis to deter- ting international security funding is unwise It appears that the offered site and pier are mine that awardee’s proposed pier was lo- in the 100 year flood plain.[9] This would be and short-sighted, and would undercut U.S. in- cated outside a designated floodplain area all parts of the site lower than 9 feet Na- terests in the Middle East. and therefore complied with the solicita- tional Geodetic Vertical Datum (NVGD) . . . Given the turmoil in the Middle East, it is es- tion’s limitations regarding lease of property are within the 100-year floodplain (Zone A2 sential that the United States keep its commit- located within a base floodplain. on the FEMA map, base flood elevation of 9 ment to Israel’s security by fully funding the $3 2. Where awardee’s proposed pier construc- feet NVGD). Please confirm in your Final billion in U.S. aid pledged to Israel for Fiscal tion was within a designated floodplain area, Revised Proposals (FRP’s) that the finished Years 2011 and 2012. agency failed to properly consider whether site level and structures will be above the 100 The dramatic events in Egypt and Tunisia there was any practicable alternative to se- year flood plain (see SFO Section 1.7). lecting awardee’s proposal, as was required AR, Tab 15, Letter from Contracting Offi- underscore the importance of Israel to the by the terms of the solicitation. United States and the fragility of Israel’s secu- cer to Newport, May 14, 2009, at 1. DECISION rity situation. At a time when Israel is facing In response, Newport did not alter the lo- Port of Bellingham, of Bellingham, Wash- cation of its proposed pier, nor did it provide increased security threats, cutting U.S. aid to ington, protests the award of a lease by the any meaningful explanation as to why the Israel would send exactly the wrong message Department of Commerce, National Oceanic pier should be considered to be outside of the to Israel and its potential adversaries about and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to floodplain area.10 Nonetheless, Newport con- the strength and reliability of America’s com- Port of Newport, of Newport, Oregon, pursu- cluded its response to the agency by stating: mitment to Israel’s security. ant to solicitation for offers (SFO) No. ‘‘all proposed facilities and structures will be

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.051 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 18, 2011 designed above the BFE.’’ AR, Tab 15, Engi- 84–2 CPD T 258. In this regard, we have noted comply with those requirements. Specifi- neer’s Memorandum, May 22, 2009, at 3. that the floodplain requirements flow from cally, the agency should consider, and docu- Following submission of final proposals, Executive Order (EO) No. 11988, 42 Fed. Reg. ment, whether there was a practicable alter- the agency’s source evaluation board (SEB) 26,951 (1977), which precludes a federal agency native to Newport’s offer. In the event the evaluated the competing offers and con- from providing direct or indirect support of agency’s analysis identifies a practicable al- cluded: ‘‘As all four offerors met the require- flood plain development when there is a ternative, as contemplated by the solicita- ments of the solicitation each offer was ana- practicable alternative. We have further tion, we recommend that the agency imple- lyzed on both its technical and financial noted that the purpose of EO No. 11988 is to ment such alternative, if otherwise feasible. merits to determine the awardee of this pro- minimize the impact of floods on human In the event the agency’s analysis concludes curement.’’ AR, Tab 22, SEB Final Revised health and safety, as well as to minimize the there is no practicable alternative, it should Proposal Summary Report, at 54. With re- impact on the environment.12 See Vito J. comply with the procedural requirements es- gard to evaluation under the non-price eval- Gautieri, supra., at 2–3. In considering compli- tablished in EO No. 11988, as set out above. uation factors, the SEB concluded that ance with these floodplain requirements, we Further, the agency should provide a copy of ‘‘Port of Newport’s technical proposal was have held that an agency must, at a min- its documentation regarding this matter to determined to be the most technically imum, consider whether a proposed structure the parties. Finally, we recommend that the sound’’ and that ‘‘Port of Bellingham’s tech- will be located within a designated flood- protester be reimbursed its costs of filing nical proposal received the second highest plain area. See, e.g., Ronald W. Brown, supra., and pursuing this protest, including reason- ranking.’’ Id. at 55. With regard to total eval- at 1–2 (agency reasonably concluded that able attorneys’ fees. The protester should uated price, the agency determined that Bel- floodplain provisions did not bar award of submit its certified claim for costs, detailing lingham offered an annual lease price that lease where proposed building was not lo- the time expended and costs incurred, di- was significantly higher than Newport’s an- cated within the floodplain area, even rectly to the contracting agency within 60 nual lease price of $2,533,439. Id. at 65. Based though the periphery of the site was within days after the receipt of this decision. 4 on this evaluation, the agency concluded the floodplain); see also Oak Street Distribu- C.F.R. § 21.8(f)(1) (2009). that ‘‘Port of Newport has met all require- tion Ctr., supra., at 3–4 (agency properly LYNN H. GIBSON, ments outlined in the solicitation, has been awarded lease where proposed building was Acting General Counsel. 1 evaluated as the most technically proficient not within floodplain); cf. Wise Inv.. Inc., The MOC–P, which has been located in Se- offer, and offers the Government the lowest supra., at 2–4 (award of lease not prohibited attle, Washington, for more than 60 years, price.’’ Id. at 58–59. where ground level of site had been elevated provides centralized management for 10 NOAA ships and is the permanent homeport Newport’s proposal was selected for award by filling). on August 4. This protest followed. Here, based on the record discussed above, for 4 of those ships. In July 2006, a fire de- stroyed a significant portion of MOC-P’s fa- DISCUSSION there can be no reasonable doubt that New- port’s offer proposed to build its pier struc- cilities, forcing NOAA to reduce the scope of Bellingham protests that the agency failed its current lease and distribute some of its ture within the designated floodplain area. to comply with the SFO provision that stat- ships to alternative locations; what remains Further, as noted above, Newport’s construc- ed: ‘‘An award of contract will not be made of the ongoing lease expires in June 2011. tion of the pier was a significant aspect of its for a property located within a base flood 2 Bellingham submitted two proposals. plain or wetland unless the Government has offer in that the solicitation required 3 Bellingham’s second proposal was ex- determined that there is no practicable al- offerors to provide a minimum of 1,950 linear cluded from the competitive range. 13 ternative.’’ See SFO at 7. More specifically, feet of pier space. AR, Tab 7, at 7. Finally, 4 The agency states that the EA ‘‘was per- Bellingham protests that Newport’s proposed it is clear that the pier structure may have formed by personnel from various technical pier was clearly within a designated flood- an environmental impact on the floodplain disciplines including, but not limited to, 14 plain area; that the agency had no reason- area within which it is to be located. those with background in port engineering, able basis to conclude otherwise; and that As discussed above, Newport’s proposed environmental planning, water resources, the agency was, therefore, required to make pier construction within the designated wetlands, geology, and marine species and a determination as to whether there was a floodplain area was expressly presented to habitats.’’ AR, Tab 2, at 15. 5 practicable alternative to Newport’s offer. the agency by the very engineering firm the The agency explains that a ‘‘base flood- The agency responds that it ‘‘properly con- agency retained to, among other things, in- plain’’ is an area that is likely to be flooded 15 cluded that Newport’s offered property is not form the agency on floodplain matters. once every 100 years or, described in the al- located within the base floodplain,’’ and Consistent with that notification, in con- ternative, an area that has a 1 percent that, having so concluded, that the agency ducting discussions with Newport, the agen- chance of flooding during a given year. AR, ‘‘was not required to and properly did not cy requested that Newport address the flood- Tab 2, at 16. 6 The agency further notes that base conduct a practicable alternative analysis.’’ plain issue in the context of the location of 16 floodplains are designated by the Federal AR, Tab 2, at 15. In maintaining that New- its proposed pier, yet, Newport did not. Fi- Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as port did not propose property within the des- nally, the fact that the ‘‘finished level’’ of ‘‘Zone A2’’ where FEMA has established a ignated floodplain area, the agency refers to the pier may be above the BFE has no bear- ‘‘base flood elevation’’ (BFE)—that is, the the fact that the ‘‘finished level’’ of New- ing on the clearly apparent fact that the pier level of water surface elevation resulting port’s proposed pier is projected to be higher structure itself is to be constructed within from a 100-year flood. Id. than 9 feet NGVD (the applicable BFE) as- the designated floodplain area, which will, among other things, require Newport to 7 There is no dispute that the BFE applica- serting: ‘‘[I]f the finished level of the pier ble to Newport’s proposed site is 9 feet were built below 9 NGVD it would be located drive hundreds of concrete piles ‘‘approxi- mately 15 feet below the mudline.’’ 17 See AR, NGVD. within the base floodplain and likely im- 8 Tab 20 at 4–18. In this regard, neither New- In addition to identifying the location of pacted by flooding; if it were built above 9 Newport’s proposed pier as being within the NGVD it would not be in the base flood- port’s proposal nor the agency’s contempora- neous evaluation documents, address the designated floodplain area, the EA describes plain.’’ Agency Response to Protester’s Com- various aspects of Newport’s proposed pier ments, Oct. 16, 2009, at 2. The agency also ref- specific environmental issues identified in the EA report, including the potential for de- structure, stating: erences Newport’s conclusory representa- A new pier for NOAA use is to be con- tion, provided in response to the agency’s bris to be trapped against the concrete pier piles or the pier’s alteration of the way structed to the west of where the existing discussion question, quoted above, that ‘‘all piers are currently situated. . . . proposed facilities and structures will be de- floodwaters circulate and flow within the bay. Preliminary conceptual design undertaken signed above the BFE.’’ 11 On this basis, the by the offeror . . . estimated that the new agency maintains that it reasonably con- On this record, there was no reasonable basis for the agency to conclude that New- pier would require the following piles: cluded that Newport’s proposed pier was out- 70 vertical pier piles (60 edge, 10 middle), port’s proposal did not fall within the scope side the designated floodplain area and, ac- which are 18 inch diameter, 0.375 inch ASTM of either the solicitation’s express floodplain cordingly, maintains the agency had no obli- 500, filled with concrete to approximately 15 limitations or EO No. 11988’s limitations re- gation to—and did not—consider whether feet below the mudline. there was any practicable alternative. garding potential environmental impacts. 210 batter pier piles (60 edge, 150 middle), of Our Office has previously considered Accordingly, the agency was required to con- same construction as the vertical pier piles. whether, in leasing real property, an agency sider the environmental impact of Newport’s 240 fender piles, which are 12.75 inch diame- has properly considered the particular flood- proposed pier structure and to determine ter, 0.5 inch wall plain requirements that are at issue here. whether there was a practicable alternative 22 vertical small boat mooring piles 16 or See, e.g., Ronald Brown, B–292646, Sept. 20, to Newport’s offer, the record is clear it did 18 inches in diameter, 0.375 inch ASTM 500. 2003, 2003 CPD T 170; Vito J. Gautieri, B–261707, not. It is anticipated that vibratory methods 18 Sept. 12, 1995, 95–2 CPD T 131; Alnasco. Inc., B– The protest is sustained. would be used to drive the new piles, al- 249863, Dec. 22, 1992, 92–2 CPD T 1430; Wise Inv., RECOMMENDATION though jetting could used, if allowed by the Inc., B–247497, B–247497.2, 92–1 CPD 480; Oak Since the contract award to Newport failed relevant agencies. . . . Street Distribution Ctr., Inc., B–243197, July 2, to comply with the solicitation requirements It is anticipated that approximately 42,000 1991, 91–2 CPD T 14; Western Div. Inv.; Columbia regarding lease of property within a base cubic yards would need to be dredged from Inv. Group, B–213882, B–213882.2, Sept. 5, 1984, floodplain, we recommend that the agency the proposed pier site. . . .

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.054 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E307 AR, Tab 20, at 4–18 to 4–19. 17 Although not specifically addressed by After the war, he returned home to attend 9 In addition to Newport’s proposed pier, the parties, we note that FEMA has dis- the Episcopal Seminary in Sewanee, Ten- the EA noted some potential that Newport’s cussed this issue in connection with the Na- proposed buildings containing office and nessee, and was ordained a priest in 1950. tional Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In a With one war behind him, many would have warehouse space might be constructed below booklet titled ‘‘Answer to Questions About the BFE. the NFIP,’’ FEMA has stated: chosen the more comfortable road of civilian 10 In contrast to Newport’s failure to pro- 75. Does elevating a structure on posts or life. Yet, Father Sam elected to take a dif- vide any meaningful information regarding pilings remove a building from the Special ferent path. He chose to serve the Lord while the apparent location of Newport’s proposed Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? at the same time serving his country. He re- pier within the designated floodplain area, turned to the Navy as a Chaplain, taking him Newport’s response did address the other Elevating a structure on posts or pilings structures on its proposed site. does not remove a building from the SFHA. to battlefronts in Korea and Vietnam. Much of 11 Despite the agency’s purported reliance If the ground supporting posts or pilings is his time in uniform was in the service of the on Newport’s conclusory representation, the within a floodplain, the building is still at U.S. Marine Corps. contracting officer expressly acknowledges risk. The structure is considered to be within Father Sam retired from the Navy as a Cap- that Newport’s response provided no mean- the floodplain, and flood insurance will be tain in 1975 and moved to Magnolia Springs ingful information regarding the location of required as a condition of receipt of Federal where he served in the Diocese of the Central or Federally related financing for the struc- its pier, summarizing Newport’s response as Gulf Coast for the next 32 years. follows: ture. The reason for this, even in cases where Mr. Speaker, Father Sam’s uncommon de- The Port of Newport provided a response the flood velocity is minimal, is that the hy- [to the floodplain discussion question] with drostatic effects of flooding can lead to the votion to America and his faith make him a its FRP that included a statement an[d] failure of the structure’s posts or pilings very special man. However, he is all the more analysis dated May 22, 2009, by a professional foundation. The effects of ground saturation special to me as he presided over the mar- engineer with KPFF Engineering, that ex- can lead to decreased load bearing capacity riage ceremony when my wife, Janee, and I cept for the pier, Newport’s proposed site of the soil supporting the posts or pilings, were wed on August 15, 1990. We will be for- was not in a 100-year or base floodplain. which can lead to partial or full collapse of ever grateful for his spiritual and fatherly role [Bold added.] the structure. Even small areas of ponding will be subject to the hydrodynamic effects in our lives and in the lives of countless others AR, Tab 1, Contracting Officer’s State- who have been parishioners of St. Paul’s ment, at 10. of flooding; no pond or lake is completely 12 Specifically, EO No. 11988 states: free of water movement or wave action. This Episcopal Church in Mobile. [I]n order to avoid to the extent possible movement of water can erode the ground On behalf of all the people who have been the long and short term adverse impacts as- around the posts or pilings and may eventu- touched by Father Sam’s life, I wish to extend sociated with the occupancy and modifica- ally cause collapse of the structure. condolences to his family, including his sons, tion of floodplains and to avoid direct or in- FEMA Internet Website at wwvv.fema.gov/ William, and Samuel, Jr.; sisters, Alfea Thom- direct support of floodplain development businesss/nfip/fidmanre.shtm. as, and Mary Lee; 9 grandchildren; 9 great whenever there is a practicable alternative, 18 In defending against this matter, the grandchildren, and a host of nieces and neph- it is hereby ordered as follows: agency has requested that we dismiss Bel- ews and other relatives. You are all in our (1) Before taking an action, each agency lingham’s protest for various reasons, in- shall determine whether the proposed action cluding the agency’s assertions that it was thoughts and prayers. will occur in a floodplain. . . legally precluded from awarding the lease to f (2) If an agency has determined to, or pro- Bellingham due to Bellingham’s price and/or poses to, conduct, support, or allow an ac- that Bellingham’s proposal should be simi- THE THIRD TIME IS AS GOOD AS tion to be located in a floodplain, the agency larly viewed as offering a structure within a THE FIRST shall consider alternatives to avoid adverse designated floodplain area. We have declined effects and incompatible development in the to dismiss the protest based on the agency’s HON. HOWARD COBLE floodplains. If the head of the agency finds post-protest assertions, since it is not clear OF NORTH CAROLINA that the only practicable alternative con- that, during the acquisition process, the sistent with the law and with the policy set agency considered either of these matters as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forth in this Order requiring siting in a a mandate for rejecting Bellingham’s pro- Friday, February 18, 2011 floodplain, the agency shall, prior to taking posal. While these matters may be proper action, (i) design or modify its action in considerations by the agency in determining Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that order to minimize potential harm to or with- if there are practicable alternatives, in the fans across the country will have their own in the floodplain, consistent with regulations context of the agency’s dismissal requests we opinion, but for my money, I have to say that issued in accord with Section 2(d) of this view the agency’s post-protest assertions as the best high school football team in the coun- Order, and (ii) prepare and circulate a notice being made ‘‘in the heat of litigation,’’ and try resides in the Sixth District of North Caro- containing an explanation of why the action we will not rely on them as bases for dis- lina. I have some facts to back up my opinion. is proposed to be located in the floodplain. missing the protest. See Boeing Sikorsky West Rowan High School owns the nation’s Aircraft Support, B–277263.2, B–277263.3, Sept. Protesters Comments on Agency Report, longest active football winning streak among exh. 1, at 1–2. 29, 1997, 97–2 T 91 at 15. 13 all high schools. The Falcons won their 46th In this regard, in defending against this f protest, the contracting officer has stated: consecutive game while capturing their third ‘‘Pier structures are essential to meet the TRIBUTE TO REV. SAMUEL R. straight North Carolina 3–A high school foot- operational requirements of the Marine Op- HARDMAN, SR. ball championship. West Rowan’s last loss erations Center-Pacific.’’ AR, Tab 1, at 11. was in Week 2 of the 2008 football season. 14 As noted above, in addition to concluding HON. JO BONNER The Falcons completed their third straight that the pier would ‘‘likely be impacted by season of perfection on December 11, 2010, flooding,’’ the EA stated that the pier could OF ALABAMA when they defeated Eastern Alamance 34–7 potentially affect the area ‘‘by trapping de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium. I must bris against the piles of the dock and/or al- Friday, February 18, 2011 tering the way in which floodwaters cir- also note that the Sixth District was a double culate/flow within the bay.’’ AR, Tab 20, at 5– Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay winner in this game because the Eastern 96. tribute to a patriotic American who loved his Alamance Eagles proved to be a worthy oppo- 15 As the agency points out, there can be no country and loved the Lord, and dedicated his nent. Eastern Alamance also resides in the question as to the qualifications of the per- life to the service of both. Sixth District. So, congratulations to the Fal- sonnel that prepared the EA. Specifically, as described by the agency, the EA ‘‘was per- The Rev. Samuel R. Hardman, Sr. passed cons and the Eagles for a tremendous 2010 formed by personnel from various technical away on February 10, 2011, at the age of 85. football season. disciplines including, but not limited to, A native of Zephyrhills, Florida, he was a life- The way that West Rowan captured this title those with background in port, engineering, long resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama. was special because of the obstacles that had environmental planning, water resources, To anyone who knew Father Sam, it was to be overcome in the title bout. It has long wetlands, geology, and marine species and clear he was passionate about America. At the been said that defense wins championships habitats.’’ AR, Tab 2, at 15. young age of 17, as the world was embroiled and the Falcons are a prime example of this 16 Indeed, as summarized by the con- tracting officer, Newport’s response to the in the Second World War, he eagerly enlisted philosophy. In the title game, the star quarter- agency’s discussion question regarding the in the U.S. Navy. He was commissioned a back for the Falcons was knocked out of the floodplain matter addressed all of Newport’s bomb disposal officer at age 19 and served in game with a concussion requiring a full team proposed site ‘‘except for the pier.’’ AR, Tab the South Pacific as the United States battled effort to capture the state crown. West Rowan 1, at 9. the Empire of Japan. and Eastern Alamance battled in a great

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OF NEW JERSEY f With many players returning next season, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES including the offensive and defensive MVPs, Thursday, February 17, 2011 RECOGNIZING KATHY ICHTER, DI- the Falcons have vowed to continue their win- RECTOR OF THE FAIRFAX COUN- ning streak. On February 3, 2011, I was hon- The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under TY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- ored to meet with the team and offer my per- consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- TATION UPON HER RETIREMENT sonal congratulations on another outstanding priations for the Department of Defense and season. the other departments and agencies of the The players on this championship team are Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: Tyler Stamp, Trey Mashore, Daishon Barger, OF VIRGINIA Odell McBride, Clifford Long, BJ Sherrill, Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Chair, under the Higher Dinkin Miller, Quentin Sifford, Connor Ed- Education Act, proprietary colleges and univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wards, Jamarian Mabry, Eric Cowan, Ethan sities and career training programs are re- Friday, February 18, 2011 Wansley, Harvey Landy, Taylor Garczynski, quired to offer programs that lead to gainful Jockaile Burnside, Bertin Suarez, Jarvis Mor- employment in a legally recognized occupation Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I gan, Domonique Noble, Kendall Hosch, John in order to participate in the federal student rise to recognize Kathy Ichter, the Director of Dunlap, Darryl Jackson Jr., Andrew Garrison, aid programs. In July 2010, the Department of the Fairfax County Department of Transpor- Trey Cuthbertson, Brandon Ijames, Mack Education published a proposed rule to en- tation for her long and dedicated service to the Flanagan, Terence Robinson, Troy force this statutory requirement. While I share residents of Fairfax County, Virginia, and to Culbertson, Patrick Hampton, Trevor Loudin, the Department’s desire to ensure that federal wish her well in her retirement. Ms. Ichter Desmond Jackson, Emmanuel Gbunblee, Trey financial aid dollars are spent wisely and that started with the County in 1984, and spent 27 Shepherd, Tacoma McNeely, Cody Eggers, students are not taken advantage of, my con- years working tirelessly to improve regional Kiero Cuthbertson, Jacob Tomlin, Logan cern is that the proposed rule does not accu- transportation. She began as a Transportation Stoodley, Jordan Davenport, Terrence Polk, rately address this purpose and the con- Planner, served for twelve years as the Divi- Andre Archie, Matthew Choi, Charles Hollo- sequences have not been fully considered. sion Chief of the Department’s Transportation way, Preston Garner, Chad Bailey, Brandon Rather than using actual measures of edu- Planning and Operations Division, and was Hansen, Xavier Still, Cody Haire, Hunter cational quality such as job placement and subsequently appointed as Director of the en- Mashburn, Josh Bailey, Jordan Myers, Greg graduation rates, the Department is promul- tire Department in 2005. I was a Member of Dixon, Mike Norman, Rashad Sherrill, Zeke gating a regulation that defines ‘‘gainful em- the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at ployment’’ through a complex matrix that ex- Blackwood, Davon Quarles, Jarius Lewis, that time, and happily supported Ms. Ichter’s amines the student loan debt-to-income ratio Louis Kraft, Hobie Proctor, Jalen Morrow, appointment. Having worked closely with her of graduates to the student loan repayment Ahmed Blackwell, Quinton Phifer, Maurice on many transportation issues over the years, rate of graduates in the programs. The pro- Warren, Kelly Miller, Keyows Weeks, Justin I developed a profound respect for her abilities posed rule would also require the US Depart- Teeter, Jovani Alviter, Daisean Reddick, Ray and dedication. ment of Education to approve every new pro- Bath, Derrick Fortson, Teoz Mauney, and Mi- Ms. Ichter was instrumental in improving all gram created at a proprietary institution prior chael Pinkston. modes of transportation, including roadways, to the start of the program. This proposed rule supporting pedestrian and transit opportunities Every great team needs a great coaching needs to be further developed and possible and implementing innovative alternatives such staff, as well as support from their school unintended consequences considered. as telework. While no one transportation community. Plaudits must go to Head Coach In the midst of our economic crisis and high project will completely eliminate challenges in Scott Young, Assistant Coaches Ed Bowles, national unemployment rate, there remains a urbanized areas, Ms. Ichter’s wide-ranging Butch Browning, Durwood Bynum, Jeff Chap- group of employers who struggle to find work- focus provided residents with a number of op- man, Tim Dixon, Ralph Ellis, Dave Hunt, Lee ers with skill sets required for today’s chang- tions for their daily commutes. During her time Linville, Darrell Misenhiemer, Joe Nixon, Kevin ing job market. These employers have, in as Director, she facilitated a partnership with Parks Sr., Stevie Williams, James Collins, Zeb some cases, partnered with community and the private sector to expand capacity on the Link, and Mark Young. In addition, it should be career colleges to build a 21st century work- Washington Beltway at no cost to taxpayers, noted that Scott Young has been honored as force. Today, more than 6 million non-tradi- oversaw the final planning and start of con- the Associated Press Prep Football Coach of tional students—including single parents, dis- struction on extending Metrorail to Dulles Air- the Year for North Carolina. placed workers, and low income individuals— port—one of our region’s most significant In addition, we need to congratulate Head are enrolled in community colleges and an- transportation improvements, and planned re- Trainer Amber DeDoming along with student other 2.8 million in career colleges to develop development for the Tysons Corner area to trainers J.J. Pangburn, Ashley Gaston and Ni- the skills necessary to advance in the 21st transform the currently gridlocked urban core cole Barber. Additionally the cameramen Alan century workplace. into a workable community. In addition, she Champion and Jonathan Brown, the ball girls Yes, there are ‘‘bad apples’’ among career worked diligently with me when I served as Ally Young, Sarah Day and Mary Sobataka preparation programs, who are taking advan- Chairman of the Board to enact two Four-Year and ball boys Bryant Young, Owen White, tage of vulnerable populations. In fact, before Transportation Plans, the first such efforts in Marcus Corry and Brandon Wallace, all de- coming to Congress, I was at the forefront of Fairfax to develop and implement a com- serve to be recognized for the total team ef- an effort to close a beauty school in New Jer- prehensive, long-term transportation strategy. fort. sey which had done a disservice to students in the area. For this reason, again, I share the Throughout her years of service, Ms. Ichter Last, but certainly not least, we offer our concern of many regarding the abuse of Title received a number of awards recognizing her congratulations to Athletic Director Todd Bell IV funds as well as any institutional action efforts and leadership, including the Les and Principal Dr. Jamie Durant for their sup- which would cause a student academic failure Dorson Public Leadership Award in 2004 and port of a national high school football dynasty. or financial harm. However, I also know that the A. Heath Onthank Award, the highest Again on behalf of the Sixth District of North many good career colleges and community honor awarded to Fairfax County government Carolina, we congratulate the West Rowan college programs exist that remain strong part- employees, in 2005. High School football team, faculty, staff, stu- ners in the effort to meet the President’s goal Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me dents, and fans for another history-making of leading the world in the percentage of col- in providing further recognition to Kathy Ichter season. This team will be remembered for lege graduates by 2020. and thanking her for her years of service to many years to come for its perfection on the My concern is that the Department’s rule, the citizens of Fairfax County and her dedica- field and resilience in securing a third straight while addressing poor quality programs, will tion to improving the National Capital region’s North Carolina 3–A state championship. have a negative impact on high quality pro- transportation challenges.

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Mr. Altwegg has been at the forefront of the Department of Defense efforts to improve and OF TEXAS Mr. Metzger loved fishing, duck hunting and streamline the acquisition of complex combat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES telling humorous stories as much as he loved making friends. systems for his entire civilian career, but no- Friday, February 18, 2011 His contributions to our community in busi- where has he had more direct impact than in Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ness and civic activities are many and he will his current Missile Defense Agency assign- Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to congratulate be sorely missed. ment. He pioneered the portfolio management one of my constituents who will be honored for On behalf of the people of South Alabama, concept when MDA was formed in 2002 his extraordinary volunteerism leadership in I wish to extend condolences to Mildred, his through the consolidation of all Service bal- the community. Mr. Rau´l Magdaleno will be wife of 36 years; his son, Leonard ‘‘Lee’’; listic missile defense programs under this new presented with the MillerCoors 2010 Lı´der of daughters, Nancy, Peggy and Debbie; step- Defense Agency. Concurrent with this effort, the Year Award at the Latino Cultural Center daughter, Marty; sister, Clare; 6 grandchildren, he revamped the budget development and in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, February 24, and extended family and friends. You are all oversight process for MDA’s $8 billion annual 2011. in our thoughts and prayers. portfolio, and he dramatically improved the de- tail and applicability of budget documentation Rau´l Magdaleno was the one among 12 f for Congress and other national leaders, re- Hispanic leaders chosen for outstanding con- TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVID M. sulting in bipartisan praise for promoting a tributions to his community through vol- ALTWEGG much clearer understanding of a very tech- unteerism at Parents Step Ahead/Padres un nically complex program of work. His vision for Paso Adelante. Mr. Magdaleno was selected HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER managing disparate systems as a single inte- through an online public voting campaign grated system, networking air and space sur- OF OHIO hosted from September 15 through October veillance resources to allow the warfighter to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 29, 2010. In compliment to his award, Parents take advantage of the full kinematic range of Step Ahead will receive a $25,000 grant for a Friday, February 18, 2011 the family of missile defense interceptors, rev- community leadership project in collaboration olutionized the way we think of the DoD Ac- with MillerCoors. The focus of Parents Step Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of De- quisition Model. MDA’s early application of spi- Ahead is to encourage parents to participate ral development to introduce future capability in their children’s education. fense, I wish to recognize Mr. David M. Altwegg, Rear Admiral (RADM) (Retired) for in blocks became the new lexicon used by the Although this is a prestigious award, this is Defense Acquisition University where we train not the first honor bestowed upon this excep- his more than six decades of dedicated mili- tary and federal service to the security of our our future acquisition experts. tional Dallasite. Mr. Magdaleno is a 2004 re- Mr. Altwegg also championed the re- cipient of the United States Congressional country. In his most recent assignment, he served as Executive Director at the Missile engineering of the agency’s management Gold Medal for his more than 29,000 hours of structure to better administer and support a community service. He has clearly dem- Defense Agency, where he advised the Direc- tor on issues related to the management and revolutionary approach to developing and onstrated his dedication to the Hispanic com- fielding missile defense capabilities. He rede- munity and leadership ability to serve those in operations of one of the most dynamic organi- zations within the Department of Defense. Mr. fined the Executive Management Council or- need. At present, Mr. Magdaleno oversees the ganization around the three core executive Altwegg has made an enormous contribution office of Diversity and Community Outreach management functions of the Director (head of to the successful development and fielding of for Southern Methodist University’s Meadows agency, acquisition executive and program a defensive system to protect this nation, School of the Arts. manager) improving teamwork, increasing the American troops deployed abroad, and our al- Mr. Speaker, I salute Rau´l Magdaleno for information flow among senior executives and lies and friends from attack by ballistic mis- his remarkable commitment as a servant lead- dramatically reducing decision cycle time. His siles. er. He is one that our youth across the nation tireless efforts streamlined staff, improved Mr. Altwegg enlisted in the Navy in 1947 can aspire towards to make this country a bet- communication among more than 30 depart- and after attending aviation electronics train- ter place to live. In his own words, ‘‘Persever- ments, and advanced the interests of the De- ing, he earned a fleet appointment to the ance and determination triumphs over any dis- partment of Defense and American taxpayers United States Naval Academy, earning his advantage life may bring you.’’ in more efficiently delivering improved ballistic commission in 1952. He rose through the f missile defense capabilities. ranks as a Surface Warfare Officer where he Consistent with the President’s Quality Man- TRIBUTE TO LEONARD METZGER, led sailors and Marines through three decades agement Agenda as set forth in 2002, Mr. JR. of distinguished military service, retiring from Altwegg pushed for better metrics and meas- active duty in 1985. RADM Altwegg’s passion ures to support all aspects of ballistic missile HON. JO BONNER to serve this great country led him to continue defense acquisition. When the Office of Man- OF ALABAMA his federal government service for another agement and Budget implemented their Pro- quarter century as part of the Senior Executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram Assessment Rating Tool (PART), the Service. It is to this nations’ benefit that Mr. Friday, February 18, 2011 MDA was included in the first group of govern- Altwegg decided to pursue a post-navy career ment agencies to be reviewed. The MDA Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer in civil service. earned an unprecedented score of 75 in the tribute to Mr. Leonard Metzger, Jr., a beloved Mr. Chairmen, very few individuals dem- first year. This objective assessment by an and respected member of the South Alabama onstrate the passion, patriotism, loyalty and outside organization was a direct reflection of business community who recently passed dedication to national security as exemplified Mr. Altwegg’s ability to set measurable goals away at the age of 81. by Mr. Altwegg. His accomplishments and for MDA and to communicate a complex strat- To his many friends, Leonard Metzger was leadership over the course of his 24 year sen- egy and revolutionary spiral acquisition proc- a gentleman, an avid outdoorsman, a devoted ior executive career contributed significantly to ess. businessman and booster of the community. the Department of Defense in the areas of He was also singularly responsible for the Born in Mobile in 1929, Mr. Metzger grad- complex combat systems development, acqui- agency’s implementation of the President’s uated from University Military School, UMS, sition reform, and the fielding of a ballistic mis- Management Agenda spotlight activity for where he was the 1948 Julius Tutwiler Award sile defense capability for the Nation. As a Budget-Performance Integration, achieving recipient. He would later serve on the UMS- senior executive, he served in positions of in- 100 percent integration of the agency’s stra- Wright Board of Directors for 25 years. creasing responsibility in the Naval Sea Sys- tegic and budgetary goals. He articulated a re- He attended the University of Alabama until tems Command and the Program Executive curring strategic rhythm where investment, de- he was called home to lead the family clothing Office for Theater Air Defense (later renamed velopment, testing and fielding decisions are business, Metzger’s, after the death of his fa- Theater Surface Combatants). He served as based on periodic reviews of the maturity, ther, Leonard Metzger, Sr. the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for progress and balance of the ballistic missile For three decades, Mr. Metzger guided the Theater Combat Systems before being as- defense portfolio. Strategic decisions on ele- store and supervised its expansion. He sold signed to the newly formed Missile Defense ment progress are based on their ability to

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We cannot leave systems and criteria, and he spearheaded ef- OF NEW YORK behind our nation’s most vulnerable in the forts to evaluate and make informed senior IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dead of winter. leader decisions based upon cost, schedule, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 The Majority is lauding the fact that this bill performance and relative merit criteria and represents the largest spending cut in the his- metrics. He developed and managed numer- The House in Committee of the Whole tory of our country. If they want to cut funding House on the State of the Union had under ous data generation and evaluation systems— consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- to satisfy their base, fine. But I will not stand including MDA’s Integrated Program Plan and priations for the Department of Defense and for cutting LIHEAP funding. I will not support supporting management systems and activi- the other departments and agencies of the budget cuts balanced on the backs of seniors ties—to more effectively manage system wide Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- on fixed incomes, struggling to make it and component level costs and schedules, tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: through this cold winter. Madam Chair, I urge balance development and fielding priorities Mr. TONKO. Madam Chair. I move to strike defeat of this bill. and successfully meet block development and the last word. f fielding goals. The cuts contained in these sections to the He has been the central figure in planning Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- FULL-YEAR CONTINUING and responding to the 2005 Base Realignment gram—LIHEAP—are dangerous, and I rise to APROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 and Closure (BRAC) commission’s rec- oppose them. The Republican continuing reso- SPEECH OF ommendations to consolidate missile defense lution cuts $390.3 million in funding from development activities at Redstone Arsenal in LIHEAP’s emergency contingency fund for the HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ Alabama. He has collaborated closely with the remaining seven months of this fiscal year. OF NEW YORK Department of Defense, Washington Head- Those are cuts that are made on the backs of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quarters Service and Department of the Army the low-income residents, like those I rep- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 staffs to ensure MDA’s requirements are fully resent in the cold and snowy Capital Region considered. He has personally championed of New York, who struggle to pay for the cost The House in Committee of the Whole open communication with the workforce to sur- of home heating oil and natural gas. House on the State of the Union had under vey employee concerns, develop detailed LIHEAP is a widely supported, essential consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- plans for executing the directed realignments program that delivers short-term aid to our priations for the Department of Defense and most vulnerable neighbors, including the elder- the other departments and agencies of the and ensure workforce needs are addressed. Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- He has personally met with Huntsville Ala- ly on fixed incomes. LIHEAP provides a vital tember 30,2011, and for other purposes: bama Chamber of Commerce and coordinated safety net, allowing families and seniors to Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Chair, I rise today in an informative series of presentations to the stay healthy and protected from cold winters opposition to this legislation. All of us recog- staff to minimize anxiety and provide informa- and hot summers. It keeps those receiving nize the need for fiscal restraint, but we tion to families, and he established an ad- help from having to make the heart-breaking should not be doing so at the expense of vanced detachment of support staff to facilitate decision about whether to pay to keep the working families. the transition of services and functions to our heat on, or to pay for food and prescription Governing is about making difficult choices, new location. drugs. making wise investments where we can, while Mr. Altwegg has been a guiding force for The numbers of households receiving as- sistance reached record levels this year, in- recognizing the fiscal pressures our nation the Missile Defense Agency and the prime au- faces. This legislation is an abdication of that thor of our long-term strategy to strengthen creasing from 7.7 million to 8.8 million. The rise in participation includes only households responsibility. It would harm our most vulner- and maximize the flexibility of the nation’s mis- able citizens, fail to invest in economic recov- sile defense capabilities. He advocated and that are below the maximum income level— $33,525 for a family of four this year. The ery and cost American jobs. For our economy succeeded in aligning the agencies missile de- to recover over the long term, American work- fense programs to achieve a greater degree of need for the continued support of LIHEAP is clear—the program was only able to help one ers need training and education that will en- mobility through better networked, forward-de- able them to compete in a new global econ- ployed sensors and interceptors; and addi- in five eligible Americans. Four out of five fam- ilies in need went without this assistance, and omy. However, the Republican spending bill tional layers of increasingly capable missile makes drastic cuts to education, putting a col- defenses. He stood at the forefront of estab- were left out in the cold. The Republican continuing resolution cuts lege degree out of reach for more working lishing MDA as a global leader in ballistic mis- $390.3 million in funding from LIHEAP’s con- families. sile defense capabilities. In doing so, he has tingency fund.The LIHEAP contingency fund In my district, this bill will deprive 22,000 set and enforced an uncompromising standard allocates emergency funding to states dealing working families of nearly $1,000 in financial of excellence and professionalism among the with emergencies, like cold snaps, heat assistance from the Pell Grant program. Many workforce and has created a ‘‘core com- waves, or spikes in energy prices that force of these New Yorkers will have to pay more in petency’’ for our national security structure. low-income Americans to cut off their heat. So tuition. For some, this shortfall may prevent He has tirelessly advocated for the respon- far this year, the Administration has released them from completing their degree, altogether. sible use of scarce resources as well as for ef- $200 million in contingency funds, illustrating The cuts to the Pell program are just one fective care and professional development of the need for full funding of the contingency way education suffers. Spread throughout my the civilian workforce; and his sustained ac- fund. I do not think we can afford to let seven district, there are thirty-two Head Start centers complishments are deserving of special rec- more months pass and risk another blizzard, that offer early education to the children of ognition. Mr. Altwegg, thank you for your serv- or another heat wave, and leave our nation’s working families. New York City Head Start ice and God bless. vulnerable citizens out on their own. will lose almost $30 million in funding. As we In FY 2010, my home state of New York re- look for ways to strengthen our country’s f ceived about $57.8 million in contingency economy, cutting services that prepare chil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION funds, but in FY 2011 the state has only re- dren for the future seems not just unconscion- ceived about $26 million. These CR cuts able, but unwise. would mean that New York loses out on about Just as children and young people would be HON. TRENT FRANKS half the contingency fund money it saw during penalized by this legislation, some of our old- OF ARIZONA the same period last year. Given the fact that est and most vulnerable citizens would be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this winter has been comparably cold and harmed. In the middle of winter, New York seen substantially more snow, my state and City would lose $4.4 million in funding from Friday, February 18, 2011 my constituents will be losing out tremen- the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I dously with these cuts. Program, forcing seniors and working families missed rollcall vote 64. If I had been present, The continued need for LIHEAP funding is to choose between keeping the heat on and I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ clear to me as I travel around my district and purchasing groceries.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:34 Feb 20, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.063 E18FEPT1 smartinez on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 18, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E311 Meanwhile, important services that help Nestle’s site into the company’s main salad ie’s 1994 release, Mr. Groom’s novel, Forrest seniors stay in their home would be slashed. plant. For Taylor Farms, next up is a former Gump, sold well over 2.5 million copies and Job training for workers dislocated by the re- Smucker’s site. Taylor companies will shortly occupied a spot on the New York Times best- cession would face cuts. New York City would be operating about 600,000 square feet of seller list for 21 weeks. see a loss of $14 million in Community Block commercial space in Salinas. In a time when The author of 14 books so far, Mr. Groom’s Service Grants, which fund these valuable ini- California is facing high unemployment levels, other works include Gone the Sun, 1988; tiatives. it is good to see a leader such as Taylor in- Gumpisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Forrest In New York, where working families already vesting in the community. Gump; and, The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. struggle to make rent, this bill slashes housing Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Cookbook, both in 1994; Gump & Co. in 1995; services. HUD’s public housing capital fund Bruce Taylor on his reception of the Citizen of Forrest Gump: My Favorite Chocolate Rec- would be reduced by 40%. The New York City the Year Award from the Salinas Chamber of ipes: Mama’s Fudge, Cookies, Cakes and Housing Authority relies on this fund for al- Commerce and wishing him the utmost suc- Candies, also in 1995. Shrouds of Glory: From most three-fourths of its resources. That cess as he continues to serve his community Atlanta to Nashville: The Last Great Campaign money ensures elevators work, broken win- and our Nation. of the Civil War was also published in 1995. dows get repaired and hallways stay lit. New f Such a Pretty Girl, published in 1999, was fol- York City would also lose $129 million in Com- lowed by The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated His- munity Development Funds. As a result of PERSONAL EXPLANATION tory of Football at the University of Alabama, these cuts, the City’s Department of Housing, in 2000. Preservation and Development, which helps HON. STEVAN PEARCE His more recent works include A Storm in ensure housing is safe and livable, would OF NEW MEXICO Flanders: The Ypres Salient, 1914–1918, in 2002; 1942, The Year That Tried Men’s Souls, have to let 1,200 hardworking employees go. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Chair, the American economy is just in 2005; and Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson Friday, February 18, 2011 now turning the corner, showing early signs of and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans, resurgence. As recovery takes hold, this is not Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. in 2007. His latest work, Vicksburg 1863, was the time to cause another wave of job losses, 83, I was unexpectedly engaged and missed published in 2009. with shortsighted cuts. Instead, we should rollcall No. 83. On behalf of the people of Alabama, I wish choose wisely, creating jobs now, while invest- Had I been present, I would have voted to congratulate Mr. Groom on the receipt of ing for the long term. ‘‘yes.’’ the 2011 Harper Lee Award, and I join in If we crafted the right spending bill it could f thanking him for his continued contributions as accomplish these goals, funding our govern- a great American writer, and wish all the best TRIBUTE TO ALABAMA AUTHOR ment in a way that meets our responsibilities, to him and his lovely wife, Anne-Clinton, and WINSTON GROOM contributes to growth, and reduces the deficit. their daughter, Carolina. This is not that bill. I urge my colleagues to f oppose it. HON. JO BONNER THE BELLS OF BALANGIGA: IT IS f OF ALABAMA TIME TO GO HOME IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING BRUCE TAYLOR Friday, February 18, 2011 HON. BOB FILNER Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay OF CALIFORNIA HON. JEFF DENHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA tribute to Winston Francis Groom, a southern gentleman of letters and recipient of the 2011 Friday, February 18, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distin- Friday, February 18, 2011 Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I recently reintro- guished Writer of the Year. duced my bill, H. Con. Res. 18, which urges Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Winston Groom has brought much credit to the President to authorize the transfer of own- acknowledge and honor Bruce Taylor for re- our state’s literary tradition as both a popular ership to the Philippines of the bells taken in ceiving a Citizen of the Year Award from the novelist and a renowned author of history. A 1901 from the town of Balangiga in the Phil- Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce for his native of Mobile and the son of a prominent ippines. The bells are currently displayed at contributions to community organizations last attorney, Winston Groom attended the Univer- F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wy- year. sity of Alabama, where he discovered his true oming. Bruce, the founder and CEO of Taylor passion for writing. Pursing a degree in In the 110 years since the taking of the bells Farms based in Salinas, contributed to many English, he served as editor and contributor to occurred, the citizens of the United States and causes in the Salinas Valley and nationwide, university humor and literary magazines. the Philippines have shared many historic and including the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey, Like many young men of his time, he would political ties. The Philippines was a staunch Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, the National take a detour after college to serve his country ally of the United States during World War II. Steinbeck Center, and local high schools. in Vietnam, reaching the rank of Captain in the Brave Filipino soldiers were drafted into serv- Bruce Taylor is a third generation member U.S. Army. ice by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, fought of one of the most innovative lettuce grower His southern heritage and his war time ex- side-by-side with American soldiers, and were and producer families in the country. Taylor’s periences continue to influence both the topics instrumental in the successful outcome of father, Ted, successfully implemented novel and flavor of his prolific and distinguished writ- World War II. Filipino soldiers also fought techniques to wrap and gas lettuce in order to ing career. alongside our soldiers on the battlefields of give it a longer shelf life. In 1981, Taylor After his tour of duty in the Vietnam, Win- Korea and Vietnam. joined the newest family business, which he ston Groom chose the path of a journalist, la- Since the independence of the Philippines in later named Fresh Express, and rose through boring for a brief time at the Washington Star, 1946, the U.S.-Philippine relationship has the ranks quickly to become chairman in 1991 covering the political and court beat. Encour- been largely one of friendship and coopera- where he led the introduction of ‘‘salad in a aged by the newspaper’s writer-in-residence, tion. The Philippines is a republic patterned bag’’ in grocery stores across the country. Willie Morris, Mr. Groom relocated to New basically on our own system of government. In 1994, he left to start Taylor Farms, which York to make his name in literature. The Philippines is a valuable trading partner of has become the world leader in the production After publishing his first novel, Better Times. the U.S. and an ally in the war against ter- of ready-made salad fixings for the restaurant Than These, in 1978, he followed with As rorism. Approximately 2.9 million Americans industry. His new company, which produces Summers Die, in 1980. In 1983, he co-au- are of Filipino descent and close to 250,000 fresh-cut vegetables and salads for large thored with Duncan Spencer Conversations United States citizens reside in the Phil- foodservice customers such as McDonald’s, with the Enemy: The Story of PFC Robert ippines. The acts of conflict that surrounded Subway, and Red Lobster, has $400 million in Garwood. One year later he published the the taking of the bells of Balangiga are not annual revenues through nine processing fa- novel, Only. consistent with the friendship that is currently cilities in the United States and Australia. His best known work would be published in an integral part of the relationship between our Lately, Mr. Taylor is repeating his history of 1986, but most of the world would not hear two nations. renovating landmark business sites in Salinas. about it until eight years later when Hollywood The Republic of the Philippines has repeat- With Fresh Express, he helped convert an old adapted it to the silver screen. After the mov- edly requested the return of the bells. They

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For her serv- Friday, February 18, 2011 As the years pass, I am confident that rela- ice, Ty was recognized and awarded the Con- tions between our two nations will grow even Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I recently reintro- gressional Gold Medal last year by the 111th stronger. To that end, the United States Gov- duced H. Res. 94, Siding with the Pro-Democ- Congress. ernment which has final disposition over the racy Movement in Iran. This resolution ad- Following the war, Ms. Killen moved back to bells of Balangiga should transfer ownership dresses Iran’s nuclear threat as Tehran seeks southern California and continued to serve her of the bells to the people of the Philippines as a nuclear weapon in violation of UN Security community as a school teacher in Lancaster. a measure of good will and cooperation. Council resolutions, has started to enrich ura- Retiring after 40 years, Ms. Killen’s distin- nium to 20 percent, and has plans to build 10 guished career continues to have a lasting ef- f additional uranium enrichment facilities. More- fect on the community. Ty will surely be over, Tehran’s continued support for terrorism missed, and our thoughts and prayers go out IN SUPPORT OF FOOD FOR PEACE and its suppression of dissidents require the to the family, friends, and students who have United States to adopt a new approach. been moved and inspired by Ty during her life. HON. SAM FARR Over the past year, millions of ordinary Ira- f nians have taken to the streets to participate OF CALIFORNIA KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER in anti-government demonstrations, despite IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growing suppression and risk of arrest, impris- Friday, February 18, 2011 onment and execution. The ruling regime, for HON. BOB FILNER OF CALIFORNIA Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in its part, has resorted to a brutal campaign of murdering protesters such as Neda Agah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong support of Food for Peace. Over the Friday, February 18, 2011 past 50 years, this essential program has Soltan in the streets and in its many gallows. fought hunger and offered hope for some 3 My resolution calls on the U.S. government to Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to billion people in 150 countries. For less than side with the Iranian people’s endeavors by speak about a very important bill that I just re- .05% of our total federal budget, Food for refraining from a selective approach to Iranian introduced, the Keeping Families Together Act Peace is able to provide emergency food re- opponents who struggle for democracy and of 2011 (H.R. 713). This bill would reinstate ju- lief, combat famine and starvation, and pro- human rights. It invites the Secretary of State dicial review to the immigration process, end mote much-needed stability in the most pov- to join our British and European allies in end- the practice of automatically detaining produc- erty-stricken corners of the world. Without ing the blacklisting of Iran’s main opposition, tive members of our society for minor crimes question, food security is global security. the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran they committed years ago and for which they Struggles to gain access to food can easily (PMOI) by removing them from the list of For- have already served with their sentence, and erupt in violence, instability, and health eign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). allow immigrants previously deported to ap- Removing the PMOI from the FTO list is not epidemics. Food for Peace’s small financial in- peal that decision. only the right thing to do, but it also sends the vestment in hunger security yields tremendous This law has allowed stable, long-term fami- right message to Tehran. The Iranian regime returns in the form of increased stability in lies headed by legal immigrants to be torn and its President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have fragile areas, reduced dependence on foreign apart because of minor crimes committed rebuffed offers of negotiations, and stepped up aid, and increased goodwill towards America. years ago—crimes for which the offender has their intransigence in very sphere of conten- As the Ranking Member on the House Agri- already served their sentence! tion with the United States, including human You may recall that a basic legislative at- culture Appropriations Subcommittee, I know rights, the nuclear weapons program and sup- tempt to fix this law was passed by the House that Food for Peace is far more than just a port for terrorism in the region. of Representatives in the 106th Congress, but helping hand. This program works with com- In November, I sent a joint bi-partisan letter it was never taken up by the Senate. The time munities to promote agricultural development along with a number of my colleagues to Sec- has come to reverse the unfair so-ailed ‘‘immi- and access to local markets so that food re- retary Clinton. In this letter we brought the res- gration reforms’’ instituted by the Illegal Immi- cipients can transform into food producers. olution to the attention of the Secretary of gration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Rather than create enduring reliance on U.S. State and stated that over 100 House Mem- Act of 1996. aid, Food for Peace strengthens communities bers have already urged her to delist the Please join me in supporting this critical leg- to provide for themselves. In this tight fiscal PMOI. In our letter, we noted that ‘‘Iranian offi- islation to restore justice to our immigration climate, what better return on our investment cials should not be seen as exploiting an un- process, by co-sponsoring the Keeping Fami- could we ask for than decreased dependence just US designation to further justify imparting lies Together Act of 2011. on foreign assistance and increased stability in their draconian punishments on prisoners of conflict-prone states? f conscience.’’ FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Yet, my colleagues have made dangerous The PMOI’s continued designation in the US APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 cuts to this critical capacity-building program. has deadly consequences. I invite my col- These cuts, which amount to marginal cost- leagues to support this resolution and send a SPEECH OF savings, would eliminate support to millions of message to the world that violations of human the world’s poorest and hungriest at a time rights will not be tolerated! HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN when food prices are rising across the globe. OF MARYLAND f Rather than providing smart investments to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uplift these communities, we are ripping away HONORING THE LIFE AND Thursday, February 17, 2011 resources and sinking them deeper into an un- PASSING OF TY KILLEN breakable cycle of poverty and instability. As The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under our country faces increasing international scru- HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- tiny, this is not the face of America that we OF CALIFORNIA priations for the Department of Defense and need to be showing the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the other departments and agencies of the On behalf of the billions who have been lift- Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- ed up by Food for Peace and the millions for Friday, February 18, 2011 tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: whom it currently gives hope, I strongly op- Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, Mr. MCCARTHY Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in oppo- pose my colleagues’ misguided efforts to save and I rise today to honor the life and passing sition to the Kline amendment, which seeks to a few dollars. America is better than this, and of Ty Killen, a proud veteran of our nation’s short circuit the Department of Education’s on- I will never stop fighting to promote our na- Armed Forces and a resident of Lancaster, going rulemaking process regarding the High- tional security through smart international as- California. Ty’s unwavering commitment to her er Education Act’s ‘‘gainful employment’’ re- sistance. country began during the height of WWII when quirement for postsecondary programs.

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Many skills order to refocus union members on non- are an important part of our education system acquired in the military can be transferred to violence efforts. Chavez set up a cot at the and provide a valuable service, particularly to civilian law enforcement and security jobs. service station at Forty Acres and fasted for non-traditional students. My bill will provide local law enforcement twenty-five days. He drew national attention Unfortunately, a number of investigations agencies funding to recruit, train and hire hon- with this action, and on March 11, 1968, Rob- have recently cast light on bad actors in the orably discharged members of the Armed ert F. Kennedy flew to Delano to visit Chavez for-profit sector that have been using decep- Forces to serve as career law enforcement of- at the service station. tive recruiting tactics and inflated job place- ficers. With thousands of troops set to return The other significant event took place at ment and completion rates. All stakeholders in this year, it is essential that we be prepared to Forty Acres on July 29, 1970. The growers this process—from students seeking a quality give them an opportunity to serve their com- met with the union leaders in the multi-pur- education, to citizens insisting their tax dollars munities. I urge all my colleagues to join me pose hall, and after three days of negotiations, are spent responsibly, to the many legitimate in reaffirming our nation’s commitment to care signed union contracts, thereby ending the al- programs—have an interest in seeing these for our servicemembers and veterans by sup- most five-year table grape strike and providing abuses stopped. porting this bill. basic rights to fair wages and benefits, safer The Department of Education began a proc- Our veterans have invested in our country working environments, and job security to ess to define ‘‘gainful employment’’ in 2009 and this legislation invests in our veterans! more than 70,000 farmworkers. Hundreds of and released a proposed rule in July 2010. f union members, supporters, and journalists The plan has sparked intense debate, with were present for the culmination of the hard more than 90,000 comments, and I urge the HONORING FORTY ACRES AS A work and dedication of the farmworker move- Department to continue to engage with all NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ment. stakeholders and address legitimate concerns Forty Acres, with its mission-revival style as they refine the rule. HON. JIM COSTA buildings and beautiful grounds, is a piece of However, this amendment would stop the OF CALIFORNIA American history. The Roy L. Reuther Memo- process altogether, ending the dialogue for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rial Building, where the union contracts were rest of the fiscal year. I am also concerned signed; the Rodrigo Terronez Memorial Clinic, that this amendment would bar enforcement of Friday, February 18, 2011 where farmworkers and their families received new rules that require for-profit schools and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to necessary medical services; the Pablo non-degree programs to disclose basic pro- pay tribute to Forty Acres in Delano, Cali- Agbayani Retirement Village, where aging Fili- gram information, like graduation rates, pro- fornia, as it is designated as a National His- pino farmworkers were provided with afford- gram costs, and median loan debt for grad- toric Landmark on February 21, 2011, in a able housing; and the Service Station, where uates, to prospective applicants. ceremony that will honor the history of this im- Cesar Chavez began his legendary fast that Mr. Chair, if the final rule from the Depart- portant site and the thousands of farmworkers led to national recognition of the farmworker ment of Education does not meet the goal of who created the farmworker movement in the movement. rooting out bad actors while preserving access 1960s. Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to to high quality postsecondary education, this The national significance of Forty Acres is bring to your attention this important dedica- body should—and I believe will—step in and extraordinary in every facet. Through its asso- tion. The inclusion of Forty Acres as a Na- make changes. But the Department is attempt- ciation with the farmworker movement, as well tional Historic Landmark guarantees that this ing to address an important issue: stopping as with labor, civil rights, environmental and site will continue to serve as a symbol of the taxpayer funding to sub-par programs that social reform interests, this land and the build- farmworker movement and a lesson of cour- leave students nowhere but deeper in debt. ings that sit upon it helped define an important age, faith and perseverance in our country’s Congress should not cut off that process mid- part of twentieth century American history. Ac- history for future generations. way through. quired in the spring of 1966 by the National f Farm Workers Association, Cesar Chavez had f LET’S TRULY BE COMPASSIONATE a dream for this forty-acre property. This bleak INVEST IN OUR VETERANS parcel of land would be transformed into a re- gional service center for farmworkers and an HON. BOB FILNER HON. BOB FILNER administrative headquarters for the growing OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA union, United Farm Workers of America, which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joined National Farm Workers Association, led Friday, February 18, 2011 Friday, February 18, 2011 by Cesar Chavez, and Agricultural Workers Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I recently learned Organizing Committee, led by Larry Itliong. speak about a very important bill that I just re- that the unemployment rate for veterans ages Between 1966 and 1974, farmworkers, introduced, the Visitors Interested in Strength- 18–24 in the U.S. is 22 percent, double the aided by an assortment of supporters and vol- ening America (VISA) Act of 2011 (H.R. 714). rate for civilians, and up from about 14 per- unteers, built four structures on the property: a The bill would grant humanitarian visa waivers cent three years ago. This is unacceptable! It gasoline station and automotive repair shop, a to children and their parents for one day in is because of this alarming trend that I have multi-purpose hall, a health clinic, and a resi- order to attend a medical appointment, an recently reintroduced my bill, the Let’s Re-Up dential building. The structures served not only education or cultural event. the Troops-to-Cops Program Act (H.R. 715). the needs of the union, but also provided so- In the past, the Port Directors at the border This legislation authorizes grant funds to be cial services for the Chicano and Filipino com- had the authority to grant humanitarian visa used for the Troops-to-Cops Program, a grant munity—services that were not readily avail- waivers to certain children and their accom- program that provides funds to local law en- able at that time. Chavez’s vision was that panying parent. Now, children who come with- forcement agencies for the hiring of recently Forty Acres would be the first of many service out a visa must be turned away. The fee to separated members of the Armed Forces to centers where farmworkers would be wel- enter into the United States for 24 hours is an serve as law enforcement officers. The comed and have access to the goods and insurmountable amount of money for these Troops-to-Cops program was one of several services that as low-income, migrant workers, poor children and their families. These chil- grant programs available through the Commu- they were not always able to receive and ob- dren pose no threat to our national security. nity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) pro- tain. These individuals and their families could They are merely trying to receive medical gram that was authorized in 1994 under the purchase gas and food, receive help with treatment or to enjoy a school field trip to one Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement automobile repair, banking services, health of our Nation’s numerous tourist attractions. Act of 1994 and administered through the U.S. care, legal assistance, and child care. This legislation does not affect the number Department of Justice through 1999, when it Forty Acres was not only the administrative of legal or illegal immigrants living in the was disbanded. office and the site of the first regional service United States—the children and accom- Despite an increase in job training pro- center of the UFW, but soon after, it also panying adults visit for one day and then re- grams, employer education efforts and post-9/ gained a higher level of significance because turn to their homes. It gives Port Directors the

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I urge my col- In Imperial County, California, the already leagues to join me in support of this critical Friday, February 18, 2011 strained local police department has an- legislation, by cosponsoring the VISA Act. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I have recently nounced that due to the high volume of bor- reintroduced the Firefighting Investment, Re- der-related requests, it will no longer respond f newal and Employment (FIRE) Act (H.R. 716). to most calls from the U.S.-Mexico Port of This bill would authorize the Assistance to Entry. The local police department stated they NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants cannot afford to process and transport the nu- REMEMBRANCE for each of the next 5 years, at $210 million merous individuals with out-of-county mis- per year. demeanor warrants to the local jail. Now, in- Our firefighters put their lives on the line stead of being brought to justice, these individ- HON. RANDY HULTGREN each and every day without hesitation. And uals are set free. OF ILLINOIS yet in many of our communities, we have out- It is about time the Federal Government dated and deteriorating fire stations or simply pays its fair share! I urge my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do not have enough fire and emergency facili- join me in ensuring all our border communities Friday, February 18, 2011 ties as was found in a study of San Diego are fully reimbursed for protecting our nation’s County. That is why I am reintroducing the borders by supporting the Save Our Border Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, three years FIRE Act. I urge my colleagues join me in Communities Act. ago this week, the community of Northern Illi- standing up for our firefighters by co-spon- f nois University was scarred by an act of soring this critical legislation. PERSONAL EXPLANATION senseless violence. The NIU family—including f the students, faculty, administration, and alum- REPUBLICANS FOLLOW THROUGH HON. JUDY BIGGERT ni—has been a model of perseverance and ON THE PLEDGE TO AMERICA compassion in the wake of this tragedy and I OF ILLINOIS join the people of DeKalb and my whole dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict in honoring their resilience and courage. HON. JOE WILSON Friday, February 18, 2011 OF SOUTH CAROLINA The five victims of the February 14, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. shooting demonstrate how terrible it is when 69, I was absent. Had I been present, I would Friday, February 18, 2011 lives and the promise of bright futures are cut have voted ‘‘yea’’. short. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- f er, I would like to commend the Republican Ryanne Mace was an excellent student who House Leadership for following through on the JUSTICE FOR A VIETNAM VET liked to knit blankets and baby clothing. Her Pledge to America. While the Democratic leg- family said ‘‘She was ten thousand times bet- islators in Wisconsin are fleeing from their re- HON. BOB FILNER ter than the best parts of each of us.’’ sponsibility, Republicans in Washington are OF CALIFORNIA Gayle Dubowski sang in her high school working virtually around the clock into the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES choir, acted in musicals and loved to draw. weekend to create jobs by reducing excessive Friday, February 18, 2011 ‘‘She went out of her way. She was a really spending. sweet and genuine person,’’ said a friend. In these first few weeks of the 112th Con- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I recently intro- duced a private bill (H.R. 730) on behalf of a ‘‘She was so happy, open and serving,’’ said gress, Leadership has navigated the House Vietnam War veteran, Fernando Javier Cer- another friend, ‘‘I know that she shone so through a flurry of activity. House Republicans vantes. brightly for God on that campus.’’ have made good on several campaign prom- ises such as: reducing government spending Mr. Cervantes legally entered the United Catalina Garcia was the youngest daughter by cutting Congressional office budgets, stop- States when he was only 7 years old and has of immigrants. They believed education was ping unnecessary printing, and repealing not lived anywhere else since. He has been a the path to the American dream and Cati, as Obamacare which the NFIB reports will kill 1.6 legal resident for over 48 years and is married she was called, hoped to become a teacher. million jobs. As Molly K. Hooper wrote in The with two children. In 1972, Mr. Cervantes vol- Dan Parmenter was a gentle giant. He Hill on Friday, ‘‘Democrats like the openness untarily enlisted into the United States Army and honorably served during the Vietnam War, joined the staff of the Northern Star news- in the GOP House.’’ Leadership has done an earning a National Defense Service Medal. At paper and worked hard, received recognition, extraordinary job in accomplishing much in such a short amount of time to live up to the time of enlisting and throughout his serv- and was experiencing the satisfaction that ice, Fernando was told that he would become comes from doing what you love and doing it promises and reduce government borrowing to promote private sector job creation. a U.S. citizen by serving in the Armed Forces. well. In conclusion, God Bless our Troops and we In July 2008 he was surprised to hear that this Julianna Gehant was an Army Reservist will never forget September the 11th in the was not the case and immediately applied for and an aspiring teacher. She loved serving Global War on Terrorism. citizenship. Unfortunately, Femando’s applica- her country and had been deployed to Bosnia f tion was denied due to a minor drug posses- before coming to NIU. She wanted to continue sion charge that he received during his difficult to serve in the classroom where she could HELP OUR BORDER COMMUNITIES readjustment period after returning from Viet- help young people and be closer to her family. nam. HON. BOB FILNER Today, Mr. Cervantes is drug-free and is Every death is a loss, but the deaths of committed to recovery. If deported to Mexico, these young people are especially tragic; their OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Cervantes would not have any familial or lives would have touched and impressed so community support to recover from his addic- many others. This week, I join the community Friday, February 18, 2011 tion. His entire family resides in the United of North Illinois University in honoring their Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to States as either legal permanent residents or memory and I will continue, along with the speak about a very important bill that I just in- United States citizens. Mr. Cervantes dem- people of the 14th district, to pray for the fami- troduced, the Save Our Border Communities onstrated permanent allegiance to the United lies and friends of those who died and support Act (H.R. 717). The bill would reimburse po- States by voluntarily enlisting into the United the NIU community as they continue to move lice, firefighters and other first responders for States Army and putting his life on the line to forward. services associated with U.S. Ports of Entry. make sure we have our freedom. We must

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