February 13, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 3 4317 global warming and our dependence on fossil Provide long-term projections and scenarios Senator Alfred Flores was a dedicated pub- fuels require that we take the lead in the per- based on existing data and policy in order to lic servant who made many lasting contribu- manent international agency to drive the de- identify opportunities as well as gaps, barriers, tions to our community. He was recognized velopment and deployment of renewable en- and failures in markets and policies. later in life as a Master Lancheru for his con- ergy in all countries, including ours. The Organize training programs, information tributions to preserving traditional farming. My United States still has a chance to be a found- campaigns, and courses for civil servants, sci- heartfelt condolences are with his wife Ester, ing member of the body if it signs on by April entists, businesses, and non-government or- their children Lucille, May, Fred, and Roy and 30th of this year. As a founding member coun- ganizations. his extended family and friends. He will be try, the United States would be eligible to Supply curriculum for schools and univer- dearly missed. nominate a Director General and bid to host sities on relevant renewable energy topics. f the IRENA headquarters on American territory. Work with financial institutions to support in- Despite the enormous strides renewable en- novative financing mechanisms for renewable DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN ergy and energy efficiency technologies have energy projects. REVOLUTION CELEBRATE LIN- made over the last several years, hurdles re- Develop international norms and quality COLN’S 200TH BIRTHDAY main to major and rapid scale-up on the level standards. needed to meet the world’s need for energy Gather and disseminate data, statistics, and HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS reports on renewable energy deployment, pol- while also addressing global warming. IRENA OF is the first international organization to focus icy approaches, and technology development. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solely on renewable energy and include a The status quo is not working for America or broad constituency of industrialized and devel- the planet. The environmental, energy, and Friday, February 13, 2009 oping countries. It will provide the institutional economic problems we are facing are largely Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam support needed to address the technological, due to a failed energy policy. The International Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts financial, informational, and policy barriers that Renewable Energy Agency represents an op- of the Esther Reed Chapter of the Daughters keep renewable energy and energy efficiency portunity for America to change its energy of the American Revolution. In honor of the technologies from reaching their full potential. path and confront global warming while rees- 200th anniversary of the birthday our Six- Renewable energy has the potential to re- tablishing its leadership role and reputation in teenth President these women will conduct a duce global warming pollution while also cre- the international community. wreath laying ceremony at the base of a stat- ating millions of green jobs, reducing our de- f ue of President Lincoln in downtown Spokane, pendence on foreign sources of energy, and HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC WA. spurring the technological development that This 12-foot bronze statue was dedicated in will fuel the global economy over the coming SERVICE OF ALFRED SAN NICO- LAS FLORES Spokane on November 11, 1930 before a century. crowd of 40,000 people and depicts the Six- In 2007, new investment in clean energy teenth President as Commander in Chief re- technology worldwide increased 60 percent HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO viewing the Union Army. This statue is a val- over 2006, but vast markets remain untapped OF GUAM ued part of the landscape of Spokane and and not included in the green economy. Over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acts as a steady reminder of the trials our the next two decades, greenhouse gas emis- Friday, February 13, 2009 country has faced and our ability to overcome sions from developing countries are projected them. to grow at more than twice the rate of those Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise As part of their long and continuing efforts in developed countries. Encouraging growth of today to honor the life and service of Alfred to preserve and celebrate our history, the Es- renewable energy in developing countries re- San Nicolas Flores, a former Guam Senator ther Reed Chapter of Daughters of the Amer- duces the extent and likelihood that these who passed away on February 6, 2009 at the ican Revolution has organized a week long economies will follow a carbon-intensive, fossil age of 93. Alfred, known as ‘‘Davy Crockett’’ celebration to honor this great man. The cele- energy development path. It also opens a val- to family and friends, was devoted to his com- uable market for the clean energy companies munity and will be remembered for his public brations will include several lectures by promi- that developed economies will rely on for service and his love of farming. nent Lincoln historians, a concert, and an on- growth over the coming century, a market that Born on June 20, 1916 to Jose Duenas Flo- going art show featuring Lincoln-related works. American businesses and American workers res and Rafaela San Nicolas, Alfred was Madam Speaker, I believe the dedication can benefit from. The International Renewable raised by his step-mother Margarita Flores in shown by the Daughters of the American Rev- Energy Agency will have the independence, the village of Inarajan. He became a olution and their ongoing efforts to celebrate credibility, and expertise necessary to assist Lancheru, or ‘‘rancher,’’ farming his family’s our leaders and history is worthy of recogni- governments at the national, state, and local land and raising cattle. He later established tion before this body. I invite my fellow mem- level implement renewable energy policies and the Flores Poultry Farm which became a bers in joining with me to honor a past presi- projects. major supplier of fresh eggs to Guam’s civilian dent’s birthday and the efforts by the Daugh- Other international energy agencies were and military communities. ters of the American Revolution to observe it. formed to address narrow problems. The Inter- Alfred entered public service, first as an As- f national Energy Agency (IEA): oil security and semblyman in the Guam Congress, and later as a six term Senator in the Guam Legisla- ABILITYONE, FORMERLY JAVITS- fuel supply disruptions. The International WAGNER-O’DAY, PROGRAM Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): nuclear pro- ture. He promoted agriculture by establishing liferation and safety. With the aid of institu- a special water rate for farmers and estab- tional support, these energy resources be- lishing a crop insurance program. He also au- HON. came foundations of modern economies. An thored legislation to create low and moderate OF NORTH CAROLINA International Renewable Energy Agency is income housing subdivisions. In 1976 he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected to the office of Commissioner (Mayor) needed to support the unique problems facing Friday, February 13, 2009 renewable energy: marketplace failures, polit- of Inarajan. Senator Flores was a founding ical inertia, and information gaps. Our mem- member of the Democratic Party of Guam and Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, for the past 70 bership in the organization will allow us to help he was known for his fiery campaign speech- years the AbilityOne formerly Javits-Wagner- shape the direction of this agency. To this es. O’Day (ABILITYONE) Program has empow- end, IRENA will: Alfred Flores served on the Selective Serv- ered Americans who are blind or severely dis- Support governments in drafting policies ice Board, the Guam Housing and Urban Re- abled by providing them with a diverse set of and programs for the promotion of renewable newal Authority Board of Directors, the Guam employment opportunities. Today over 40,000 energy and energy efficiency measures. Farmers Cooperative Association, and the Soil disabled Americans are realizing their potential Assist governments in conducting studies and Water Conservation District. He was ac- by working in their local communities across that analyze the potential of renewable ener- tive in his village church, St. Joseph’s Parish the country under this program. These Ameri- gies and the appropriateness of different tech- in Inarajan. He also mentored young men by cans are proud to provide federal and military nologies. volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. customers with a wide array of SKILCRAFT

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Some of the product categories offered by OF GUAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His legendary program was not built overnight. the ABILITYONE program include office sup- In 1969–1970, Pingatore only managed three plies, military specific, safety, maintenance, re- Friday, February 13, 2009 wins in his first season as a coach. The next pair, medical-surgical, janitorial-sanitation, and Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise year St. Joseph’s managed seven wins, and customization. The services that are provided today to recognize and honor the life and Coach Pingatore only enjoyed 3 winning sea- to the federal and military customer include service of Monique Portusach-Cepeda, a dedi- sons in his first 7 seasons. Coming through but aren’t limited to call center and switch- cated community leader who continually gave that difficult stretch, however, Pingatore’s work board operation, military base and federal of- back to the people of Guam. Monique passed ethic and undeniable coaching ability spawned a dynasty. Since 1976, St. Joseph’s has only fice building supply centers, CD-Rom duplica- away on January 3, 2009 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Na- suffered once losing season. tion-replication, data entry, document imaging thaniel Fejeran Ulloa, her mother Frances Only two other coaches in Illinois men’s and grounds care. I rise today in support of Portusach Hudgens, and her father Anthony basketball history have passed the elusive 800 the AbilityOne Program and the opportunities Calvo Cepeda. win barrier. Even before setting the all-time it provides for an underemployed population of Monique graduated from George Wash- wins mark, Pingatore’s outstanding accom- hard working Americans. Furthermore, I urge ington High School as valedictorian in 1996. plishments were recognized by the East Sub- my colleagues to purchase SKILCRAFT and Monique enrolled in Brown University in Provi- urban Catholic Conference as they made him ABILITYONE products from the House-Senate dence, Rhode Island and in 2001 graduated a member of their inaugural Hall of Fame Stationary stores not only because of their with a degree in American Civilization and Bio- class in 2006. quality and value, but also because of the so- Medical Community Health. While at Brown Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Gene cioeconomic benefits that can come from sup- University, Monique was awarded the Presi- Pingatore for the positive role model that he is to the young men of St. Joseph High School porting the program. By purchasing these dent Harry S. Truman Fellowship before con- tinuing her education at Harvard University. In and for his continuing commitment to excel- products and using these services we are en- 2002, Monique graduated from Harvard Uni- lence from his players, both on and off the abling more disabled Americans to have the versity with a Master’s Degree in Public Pol- court. As the Representative of the 3rd District opportunity to become taxpayers. icy. Monique was also selected as a Presi- of Illinois, I would like to say that we are proud Today in Winston Salem, North Carolina dential Management Fellow, a program for in- to be home to the state’s winningest coach, in 156 blind Americans are employed under the dividuals dedicated to promoting sound policy every sense of the word. ABILITYONE Program and are producing high and programming in government agencies. f Monique worked with the Social Security quality items or services for us. The THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ABILITYONE Program is administered by the Administration on Guam as a Federal Dis- ability Examiner where she helped residents of ‘‘BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX SIM- Presidentially-appointed Committee for Pur- Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern PLIFICATION ACT’’ chase From People Who Are Blind or Se- Mariana Islands, and American Samoa verely Disabled, with much assistance from through the disability claims process. She con- HON. BOB GOODLATTE National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and tinued to give back to her community through OF VIRGINIA NISH, which serves people with a wide range participation in organizations such as Youth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of disabilities. More than 650 local nonprofit for Youth, Democrats for a Better America, Friday, February 13, 2009 agencies associated with NIB and NISH em- and Young Government Leaders. Monique ploy people who are blind or disabled to was also a representative for the Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I rise produce the quality products and offer the area to the Pacific Asian Advisory Council. today in strong support of the Business Activ- services authorized for sale to the federal gov- My prayers are with Monique’s family and ity Tax Simplification Act. I joined my good friend RICK BOUCHER of Virginia to introduce ernment under the ABILITYONE Program. friends whose hearts she so deeply touched. Her contributions towards our island commu- this legislation in order to provide a ‘‘bright The ABILITYONE Program is a great illus- nity will be remembered and honored always. line’’ test to clarify state and local authority to tration of a successful partnership that has the f collect business activity taxes from out-of-state ability to continuously grow with the changing entities. procurement environment within the federal HONORING COACH GENE Many states and some local governments government. This is a Program that works for PINGATORE OF ST. JOSEPH HIGH levy corporate income, franchise and other America. SCHOOL ON HIS RECORD-BREAK- taxes on out-of-state companies that conduct ING 827TH WIN IN ILLINOIS business activities within their jurisdictions. f While providing revenue for states, these HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI taxes also serve to pay for the privilege of PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF ILLINOIS doing business in a state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, with the growth of the Internet, companies are increasingly able to conduct HON. Friday, February 13, 2009 transactions without the constraint of geo- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today political boundaries. The growth of the high OF to honor Coach Gene Pingatore for his out- tech industry and interstate business-to-busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and inspirational career as head ness and business-to-consumer transactions coach of the St. Joseph High School boys raises questions over where multi-state com- Friday, February 13, 2009 basketball team in Westchester, Illinois, as panies should be required to pay corporate in- well as to recognize his achievement as the come and other business activity taxes. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam all-time winningest boy’s basketball coach in Over the past several years, a growing Speaker, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, I Illinois high school history. number of jurisdictions have sought to collect missed Rollcall Vote 55, Supporting the goals Always considered one of the most fabled business activity taxes from businesses lo- and ideals of National Girls and Women in coaches in the storied history of Illinois bas- cated in other states, even though those busi- Sports Day, because I was attending to official ketball, Coach Pingatore’s legacy reached a nesses receive no appreciable benefits from events in my home state of Florida. If present, new level on January 16th, 2009 when his St. the taxing jurisdiction and even though the Su- I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Joseph’s squad faced Carmel Catholic High preme Court has ruled that the Constitution

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