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TRIBUTE TO NELLIE LONGSWORTH creating and supporting community health pro­ lates an emphasis on involvement in the com­ grams, bestowing grants and donations, and munity. Through its activities, the Temple has HON. CONSTANCE A. MOREllA providing scholarships, education and training endeavored to promote and enhance human OF MARYLAND for medical students and health professionals. relations in the Orangeburg area. Members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I can attest personally to the group's lasting are particularly attentive to the needs of the community involvement. For example, in my young and elderly. The Temple promotes edu­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 district, the staff of The Permanente Medical cation through scholarships and tutorial pro­ Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Group volunteers clinical time on Saturday grams, and it also assists the elderly and pay tribute to Nellie Longsworth of Bethesda, mornings to remove gang-related tattoos from needy through the donation of time, food, Maryland, one of the nation's leading advo­ at risk youth who want to make positive clothing and other means. cates for historic preservation. Nellie will retire changes in their lives. Please join me in recognizing Jeddah Tem­ this week after serving as president of Preser­ The Permanente Medical Group is now the ple No. 160 of Orangeburg County as it cele­ vation Action, for twenty-two years. During that nation's largest medical group, comprised of brates the fiftieth anniversary of its creation. time, Nellie has been tireless in her efforts to more than 3, 700 physicians, as well as save America's architectural and cultural nurses, employees and other caregivers. In treasures, its historic sites and districts, and its Northern California alone, they provide health TRIBUTE TO MARC ZALKIN OF neighborhoods and communities. care services to more than 2.5 million people. CIDCAGO, IL For more than two decades, with enthu­ The men and women affiliated with the med­ siasms, perseverance, and wisdom, Nellie has ical group have consistently demonstrated helped thousands of Americans become their excellence, creativity and care as they HON. DANNY K. DAVIS aware and involved in public policy debates have provided quality health care to all the OF ILLINOIS about our nation's cultural resources on the people of our communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local, state, and federal levels. For Members Through its 50 year affiliation with the Kai­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 of Congress and their staffs, Nellie has been ser Permanente Medical Care Program, The the principal contact for historic preservation Permanente Medical Group has demonstrated Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise issues and a resource for us all. that affordable and high quality medical care today to pay tribute to Marc Zalkin an indi­ Largely because of Nellie's leadership and can be provided through a relationship, both vidual who has been a serious advocate for hard work, thousands of communities across integrated and autonomous, between a non­ the disabled and the poor. Marc departed this the country use historic preservation to profit health care plan and an independent, life Monday, February 23, 1998 at the age of strengthen and preserve their character. Cit­ self-governing medical group. This is a model 49. He leaves behind a committed life of serv­ ice to humanity and mankind. His legacy of ies, towns, and rural communities use historic relationship in which medical decision-making advocating peace in the midst of the Vietnam properties to build pride and to foster eco­ and standard-setting are safeguarded and War, and compassion for those who were nomic development. Last year alone, 902 conducted by medical professionals. Mr. owners of historic commercial properties took Speaker, I ask you to join me in celebrating disenfranchised will forever be remembered. Martin Luther King once said that if a man advantage of the federal historic rehabilitation the half century of remarkable care that Cali­ tax credit, spending $1.73 billion and creating fornians have received and wishing The has not discovered something that he will die 42,000 jobs. Permanenete Medical Group another fifty for, he is not fit to live in this society. I assure Mr. Speaker, as Nellie Longsworth leaves years of excellence in the community. you that Marc had many things for which he Preservation Action, please join me in cele­ was willing to lay his life down for. Although brating her leadership in preserving America's he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in built environment and its cultural and natural TRIBUTE TO JEDDAH TEMPLE 1981 his drive, commitment, passion and zeal resources for generations to come and in NO. 160 to champion social causes to uplift humanity thanking her for her commitment to the rich­ never waned. He was a founder and the first ness and diversity of our American heritage! HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN executive director of the 46th Ward Commu­ nity Service Center, which opened in the mid- OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1970s to provide educational, legal, health and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATIONS ON 50 YEARS housing services to Uptown neighborhood OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE Wednesday, March 4, 1998 residents. Whether focusing his attention Up­ Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to town or downtown Marc was a committed ad­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK pay tribute to Jeddah Temple No. 160 of vocate for people with disabilities. He founded OF CALIFORNIA Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Friday No Limits Inc., which he later called Abilities Inc., a company that created products for peo­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES evening, March 6th, I will join its members in celebration of its fiftieth anniversary. ple with disabilities, including a Braille cook­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Jeddah Temple is affiliated with the Prince book. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago, Dr. Hall Free and Accepted Masons, which is the Marc was truly an idealist, whose tireless Sidney Garfield with six other physicians oldest existing African-American group in the work and commitment helped elect Chicago's forged a pioneering, self-employed medical United States. Jeddah Temple has produced first African American Mayor the late Harold partnership to provide prepaid health care men of distinction throughout the nation, in the Washington. The 46th Ward Community Cen­ services and preventive health care services fields of education, law, engineering and fi­ ter he conceived evolved into the Uptown to the residents of northern California. The nance. Since its inception in 1947, the Temple People's Law Office and Community Learning group ministered to its members' health care has grown in annual membership from 29 to Center. Marc was able to help a number of needs, both on and off the job. 159 Nobles in 1982. The group has 95 mem­ families who suffered from Black lung disease Since those doctors began their work, the bers in this, its fiftieth year. receive benefits and pursue legal claims. This physicians, nurses and employees affiliated The Orangeburg Chapter of Jeddah Temple world is a better place because of the service with The Permanente Medical Group have im­ has offered tireless assistance to the Orange­ Marc rendered. To your family we say thank proved community health by providing medial burg community over the fifty years since its you for allowing Marc to touch our lives in a care, conducting clinical and medical research, establishment. Its mission statement articu- very special way.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 2568 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 NEW BALANCED BUDGET FIGURES My bill would expand opportunities for stu­ grade 12 attend public school. If we can find dents in kindergarten through twelfth grade the resources to provide additional tax incen­ HON. RON PACKARD and beyond. This goal is crucial to the coun­ tives, those incentives should be focused on OF CALIFORNIA try's social and economic well being . It's a well improving the public school system that serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known fact, that without the proper educational such a large segment of our student popu­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 tools, young people lose hope for the future. lation. I have and will continue to oppose leg ­ We have only to look at the high levels of islation such as the so-called "Coverdell" leg­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the crime, drug use, juvenile delinquency, teen islation, that diverts scarce resources away Congressional Budget Office announced that pregnancy, and unemployment to know the from our public school system. for the first time in almost four decades, the value of a good education. Without basic aca­ Although the bill that we are introducing federal budget is finally balanced. I applaud demic opportunities, the future is bleak. My bill today contains only tax provisions, I recognize my Republican colleagues in Congress as well identifies communities that shoulder a dis­ that tax provisions alone cannot provide suffi­ as the Appropriations Committee on which I proportionate share of these social problems cient additional resources needed to assist serve for the efforts they put forth to achieve and offers a solution- a future of hope. students in obtaining a quality education. this success. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provided Therefore, I also support the other education The American people gave Republicans a additional financial resources to assist families improvements included in the President's congressional majority because we promised in meeting the cost of higher education. I be­ budget. to put an end to wasteful and irresponsible lieve that assistance is vitally important but not Currently, this Nation is enjoying one of the government spending. The Appropriations enough. We must do more to ensure that longest periods of economic expansion in its Committee is the only committee with a direct those students who wish to pursue higher history, with low unemployment and continued impact on spending and the federal budget. education are prepared for the challenges of a creation of new jobs. Much of the credit for Every dollar that Congress decides to spend college education. We also must work harder that rests with the deficit reduction efforts of or save must come through Appropriations; if both to educate and train those students who the Clinton Administration and the techno­ we do not do our job, a balanced budget can choose or need to earn a full-time living after logical advantages that our industries enjoy never become a reality. Mr. Speaker, anyone high school. In pursuit of this goal, this legisla­ over their competitors in other countries. can talk about balancing the budget but the tion would provide assistance to public edu­ We will not remain competitive in the world fact is, only the Appropriations Committee can cational institutions to make this a reality. economy unless we invest in our human cap­ make it happen. Therefore, our bill expands the education zone ital to maintain that technological advantage. While I chaired the Legislative Branch Ap­ tax incentives that were enacted last year. Any available resources should be invested in propriations Subcommittee, I personally engi­ Those incentives are designed to enhance human capital. A survey last year of econo­ neered a $262 million two-year reduction in academic achievement below the college level mists by the Wall Street Journal found that 43 how much Congress spends on its own oper­ through public-private education partnerships. percent of the economists surveyed stated ations. We succeeded in reducing waste and I believe that we must have greater private­ that increased spending on education and re­ improving efficiency, ultimately cutting 10 per­ sector involvement in our educational system, search and development would be the one cent from Congress' own budget. If the entire and our bill expands existing tax provisions policy with the most positive impact on the federal budget were cut proportionately, the designed to encourage that involvement. economy. budget would have shown a $100 billion sur­ Our bill also includes tax incentives to assist Amazingly, while the concept of investing in plus two years ago. The message we sent local governments in improving and con­ human capital goes unchallenged in debate, during those first years in the majority reso­ structing public school facilities. This aspect of elected leaders are still spending more of our nated throughout the federal government. our bill does not require a public-private part­ nation's limited budget resources on back-end, Under the leadership of Congressman Bos nership and is not limited to schools in dis­ punitive programs like law enforcement and LIVINGSTON (R-LA), the Appropriations Com­ tressed areas or with a large population of prisons, rather than front-end investments like mittee has fundamentally changed the way poor students. This aspect of our bill provides education and training that can really pay off Washington spends. Since taking control of $19.4 billion over the next two years in inter­ in increased workforce productivity. Congress, Republicans have eliminated a total est-free capital for school infrastructure Unfortunately, these skewed priorities are of 307 outdated and unneeded programs. Mr. projects. Providing all students with clean and present at the local level, too. New York City Speaker, we have streamlined government safe public school facilities is a necessary first spends $84,000 per year to keep a young and made it more accountable to the Amer­ step in assuring a high quality educational man in Riker's Island Prison, yet only $7,000 ican taxpayer. Under Chairman LIVINGSTON'S system. each year to educate a child in Harlem .. leadership, we have held the line on govern­ Some have argued that the Federal Govern­ We must change our priorities. Let's invest ment spending for the past four years in a ment should have no role in assisting the pub­ in the future of this country through our chil­ row. That effort is now paying off. lic school system at the K through 12 level. I dren. Let's bring the same zeal to encouraging strongly disagree. The Federal Government and educating our children that we now apply PUBLIC SCHOOL MODERNIZATION historically has provided financial resources to to punishment and incarceration. ACT OF 1998 the public school system. It has done so in The following is a brief description of the part by providing tax-exempt bond financing provisions contained in our bill . that enables State and local governments to HON. CHARLFS B. RANGEL DESCRIPTION OF THE B ILL fund capital needs through low-interest loans. OF NEW YORK The bill would include the following two The bill that we are introducing today, in many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provisions as recommended in the Presi­ respects, is very similar to tax-exempt bond fi ­ dent's budget. These tax incentives would Wednesday, March 4, 1998 nancing. This bill does not require any addi­ cost approximately $3.6 billion over the next Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ tional layers of bureaucracy at the Federal or 5 years. ducing legislation entitled the Public School State level. It provides special tax benefits to 1. EDUCATION ZONE ACADEMY BONDS Modernization Act of 1998, which consists of holders of certain State and local education Section 226 of the 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act two education tax incentives that are con­ bonds. The procedures used to determine provides a source of capital at no or nominal tained in the President's budget recommenda­ whether bonds are eligible for those special interest for costs incurred by certain public tions for fiscal year 1999. I am very pleased payments are substantially the same as the schools in connection with the establishment that more than fifty Members have joined me procedures currently applicable in determining of special academic programs from kinder­ as cosponsors of this needed legislation. whether a State or local bond is eligible for garten through secondary schools. To be eli­ It is my hope to continue to work with the tax-exempt bond financing. gible to participate in the program, the pub­ lic school must be located in an empower­ Administration to introduce the President's do­ I also want to be very clear that this bill sup­ ment zone or enterprise community or at mestic initiatives that are within Ways and ports our public school system. I believe that least 35 percent of the students at the school Means jurisdiction. I will also continue to urge improving our public school system should be must be eligible for free or reduced-cost consideration by the Congress of these impor­ our highest priority. Approximately 90 percent lunches under the Federal school lunch pro­ tant proposals. of the students attending kindergarten through gram. In addition the school must enter into March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2569 a partnership with one or more nongovern­ State Estimated allocation down, and the Irish diaspora are returning mental entities. Iowa ...... 103,120 home to work and take these new jobs. 4,500 The provision provides the interest-free Kansas ...... 126,821 in 1997 alone returned home from America. capital by permitting the schools to issue Kentucky ...... 277,115 Louisiana ...... 463,217 The long suffering of the close knit Irish family special bonds called " Qualified Zone Acad­ from the immigration of its sons and daugh­ emy Bonds." Interest on those bonds will in Maine ...... 61,639 effect be paid by the Federal Government Maryland ...... 306,488 ters, hopefully is a thing of the past. through a tax credit to the holder. Massachusetts ...... 354,978 The close links, common bonds, friendships The bill would increase the caps on the Michigan ...... 857 ,280 and mutual understandings between the Irish amount of bonds that can be issued under the Minnesota ...... 220,820 people and our nation are long, strong and vi­ program as shown in the following table. The Mississippi ...... 253,547 brant. Both nations have benefited from these bill would also permit the bonds to be used Missouri ...... 314,131 close ties, common links, and deep mutual un­ for new construction. Montana ...... 52,274 derstandings and fond affection. Nebraska...... 78,955 The Irish have played a vital part in Amer­ Additions Total Nevada ...... 71,817 Current under the ican history. There were Irish soldiers and offi­ law (mil- issuance New Hampshire ...... 36,902 Year bill (bit- cers who distinguished themselves in the lion) lion) cap New Jersey ...... 414,267 New Mexico ...... 145,570 American Revolution, helping us secure our 1998 ...... $400 l $400 New York ...... 2,166,015 own freedom from the British. 1999 ...... 400 "$I:ii 21.4 Many Irish paid the ultimate sacrifices in our 2000 ...... 0 1.4 2 J.4 North Carolina ...... 297 ,397 North Dakota ...... 36,902 tragic civil war. For example, 540 Irishmen 1 Million. 2 Billion. Ohio ...... 782,970 died or were wounded in less than 30 minutes The bill would make several technical Oklahoma ...... 203,043 on September 17th, 1862 at Antietam in fight­ modifications to last year's legislation. It Oregon ...... 155,387 ing on the side of the north as part of the Irish would repeal the provision that restricts Pennsylvania ...... 852,156 Brigade, in the bloodiest day of our civil war. ownership of qualified zone academy bonds Puerto Rico ...... 494,937 The Irish contribution is enormous to our to financial institutions, it would require a Rhode Island ...... 72,188 politics, arts, sports, literature, commerce, the maximum maturity of 15 years, rather than South Carolina ...... 198,015 South Dakota ...... 38,002 labor movement, and so many other areas of a maximum maturity determined under a our American life. We, as a nation and a peo­ formula, it would change the formula for al­ Tennessee ...... 331,119 locating the national limit to make it con­ Texas ...... 1,614,095 ple, owe the Emerald Isle much. We have an sistent with the formula used in allocating Utah ...... 66,771 obligation to pay attention to events in Ireland the limit on qualified school construction Vermont ...... 36,196 today. bonds, and it would provide an indefinite car­ Virginia ...... 258,862 The Irish role in U.S. politics is well known, ryover of any unused credit. Washington ...... 236,595 including providing us more than a dozen 2. QUALIFIED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS West Virginia ...... 142,557 American Presidents. Our histories, cultures, Wisconsin ...... 332,401 and people are very closely linked. The bill would also permit State and local Wyoming ...... 33,059 governments to issue qualified school con­ It is little noted, but at one time not long struction bonds to fund the construction or ago, the President of the U.S., the Speaker of rehabilitation of public schools. Interest on the House, and the Majority Leader of the qualified school construction bonds would in SAINT PATRICK'S DAY 1998 U.S. Senate, while serving together in our effect be paid by the Federal Government highest elected offices, were all Irish Catholic through an annual tax credit. The credit HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN with close and very deep roots in the Emerald would be provided in the same manner as the Isle. credit for qualified school academy bonds. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, the future of the north of Ireland, and Under the bill, a total of $9.7 billion of its relationship with the vibrant and prospering qualified school construction bonds could be Wednesday, March 4, 1998 issued in 1999 and in 2000. Half of the annual Republic of Ireland to the south is being de­ cap would be allocated among the States on Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the glorious and cided across the bargaining table, not by the the basis of their population of low-income joyous holiday of Saint Patrick's Day for all of bomb and gun. Those engaged in the sense­ children, weighted the State's expenditures those Irish around the world, and their many less sectarian killings have not de-railed the per pupil for education (the Title I basic friends, fast approaches once again. peace process. They shouldn't and must not grant formula). The other half of the annual It is especially important this year to cele­ be permitted to do so! cap would be allocated among the hundred brate this great holiday honoring Ireland's pa­ The U.S., both the executive branch and the school districts with the highest number of Congress have played a vital and constructive low-income children and that allocation tron saint, and we and the entire world hope and pray that lasting peace and justice on the role through an evenhanded and balanced ap­ would be based on each district's Title I proach to the Irish peace process, now mov­ share. Emerald Isle will emerge from the current The following chart shows the aggregate peace talks on the future of the north of Ire­ ing forward in Belfast, albeit at far too slow a amount of qualified school construction land. pace. I have been particularly pleased to play a bonds that could be issued in each State I recently returned from Ireland where I small part in keeping the Irish question high under the bill. The total includes amounts helped lead a congressional delegation to re­ on the U.S. foreign policy agenda. We owe all allocated to large school districts in the invigorate the Irish American inter-parliamen­ State. An additional $600 million is reserved the Irish people here and there, at least that for allocations to other school districts not tary exchange, dormant since the mid-1980s. much. in the largest 100 districts. We were all very grateful for the leadership I have not hesitated to provide bipartisan of our Speaker NEWT GINGRICH, and the work support for President Clinton's overall con­ [In thousands of dollars] of our distinguished U.S. Ambassador Jeane structive and very helpful efforts in helping to State Estimated allocation Kennedy Smith in Dublin, in helping to bring find peace and lasting justice in the north of Alabama ...... $285,079 about this renewed inter-parliamentary ex­ Ireland. Alaska ...... 36,902 change between Ireland and the U.S. Con­ Arizona ...... 257,957 These historic talks in Belfast today are Arkansas ...... 145,925 gress. being led, we are all very proud to say, under California ...... 2,281,018 We saw firsthand on our visit to Ireland, the the able chairmanship of our former congres­ Colorado ...... 165,781 ·new economic vibrancy in the Irish Republic. sional colleague, Senator George Mitchell of Connecticut ...... 205,080 The "Celtic Tiger" is alive and well. One sta­ Maine who himself has some proud Irish Delaware ...... 36,902 tistic we learned paints the impressive eco­ roots. District of Columbia ...... 75,395 nomic picture of the new Ireland: Other than In promoting the effort to finding lasting Florida ...... 1,047 ,028 the U.S. today, Ireland exports more com­ Georgia ...... 476,055 peace and justice in the north through all party Hawaii ...... 40,984 puters worldwide than any other nation in the inclusive talks, we in America have in some Idaho ...... 43,463 world, including even Japan. small way been able to help pay back Ire­ Illinois ...... 911,455 For the first time in many years, there are land's warm and generous people, who have Indiana ...... 276,395 more than enough good jobs, immigration is given our nation so much. 2570 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 Today, after urging by both governments in his tour of duty which started in 1996, Kevin 1n1unes, continued to rise to the top of her the region, the U.S. , and the millions of friends was tragically murdered during a robbery of sport. Nikki's life in aerial skiing reflects the of the Irish people all around the globe, the fu­ his home. He is survived by his dear mother, courage, discipline, and go-for-it attitude that ture of the north is being decided by the re­ Vicki Lopez, and his father, Paul Leveille. will continue to bring her success in whatever sponsible leadership of the people through po­ At the age of 26, Kevin loved life- but not future challenges she faces. litical means, and discussions and their even­ only his own. Kevin was a sensitive young I know that America will never forget watch­ tual "consent" to any proposed solutions. This man, always concerned about the vulnerable. ing Nikki's final winning effort in Nagano-a is how it should be! His father, Paul , described his son as a peace gravity-defying jump in snowy, foggy condi­ The Irish people both north and south, have loving young man who one time attached a tions. And I know the people of Central Mas­ consistently made clear that talks and nego­ bell to the family cat so it couldn't kill outside sachusetts will never forget how proud we tiated political settlement were and are the birds. Kevin recognized the value of every liv­ were when we saw her on the medal stand, preferred means to the protracted problems on ing thing , no matter how small and no matter her arms raised in triumph after the playing of that small and beautiful island. how far away. our National Anthem. We must all insist that substantive progress Kevin sojourned to Africa two years ago on Mr. Speaker, on March 21 the town of in the talks come soon. The Irish people must a quest to share his knowledge and talents Westboro will honor Nikki Stone with a parade be presented with political solutions so they with those abroad. An honors graduate from worthy of an Olympic champion. On behalf of can exercise their right to "consent" in decid­ Ventura High School , and armed with a bach­ everyone in my district, I offer my heartfelt ing for themselves the political and economic elor's degree in environmental engineering congratulations to Nikki Stone for all that she future of their island. The referendums which and applied mathematics, Kevin set sail to has done so well. are intended to be scheduled on May 7, 1998, apply his knowledge on a foreign shore as a in both the north and south will give the peo­ volunteer. During his time in Tanda, Kevin ple of Ireland a chance to exercise that con­ worked to ensure the townspeople had clean­ TRIBUTE TO J AMES CALISTER sent over any proposed solutions for the future er water and a better sanitation system. He of their small island. was also training incoming volunteers, as he HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. We must all work even harder at this his­ was planning to further his academic edu­ OF NEW JERSEY toric and important moment in Irish history. cation by returning to the United States to pur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVE S We must help finding meaningful efforts to fos­ sue a masters degree. Wednesday , M arch 4, 1998 ter lasting peace and justice through building Kevin's mission was selfless. He took him­ greater understanding and respect for human self out of his comfort zone and lived in a for­ Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rights, and equality of esteem for both tradi­ eign land among strangers. He took himself call your attention to Mr. James Calister. tions. out of the safety of his homeland and sub­ James was recently honored as one of New We must help build a shared economic jected himself to foreign rule. He gave of him­ Jersey's top two student volunteers by the prosperity in the north. In addition, we must self receiving no pay and little recognition. He Prudential Spirit of Community Awards pro­ strive for greater reconciliation, especially was simply doing what he thought should be gram . By initiating and supporting programs through the treatment of Irish prisoners, and of done without letting material interests cloud that promote racial harmony, James has set a those on the loyalist side, as well. Far too his vision. positive example for his hometown of Maple­ many on both sides have suffered long and There is no doubt Kevin Leveille was a fine wood, and the residents of the Eighth Con­ enough in this struggle. American and a fine human being, setting an gressional District of New Jersey. We now have the chance to put behind example of honor and service. James recognized that Maplewood was un­ once and for all a struggle and a divisive past This is a life that once touched people here dergoing a gradual demographic change. in the north of Ireland. This well clearly be for and around the world-but now, he is a spirit Once an affluent, white suburb, Maplewood the benefit of the future, and for all of the who inspires by showing us the real meaning was quickly becoming a diverse municipality, youth of Ireland. of love, duty, and dedication. consisting of residents from different racial and I have been proud of the long and warm socio-economic backgrounds. James became friendship I have had with our Irish-Americans an instrumental figure in creating a peaceful here in America, as well as the Irish on the CONGRATULATIONS TO OLYMPIC merging of these disparate groups by ensuring Emerald Isle. GOLD MEDALIST NIKKI STONE that the dialogue remained amicable. As we all prepare to celebrate the great hol­ By attending community planning and Board iday of Saint Patrick's day, let us hope and HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN of Education meetings, James learned how to pray that this year the terrible and destructive OF MASSAOHUSET'l'S influence policy-makers and enlist them in his division of the Emerald Isle and its people can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fight against prejudice and racism. He joined and will be resolved permanently, justly and the Racial Balance Task Force, and won elec­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 peacefully. tion as Student Council President based on Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, all of Amer­ his promise to improve relations within his ica watched last month as our Olympic ath­ school and community. In addition, James SAL UTE TO KEVIN LEVEILLE . letes competed in Nagano, Japan. I would like spends much of his free time helping to co­ to take just a moment today to applaud one of ordinate various community and school-wide HON. ELTON GALLEGLY those athletes-Nikki Stone of Westboro, Mas­ events, such as Diversity Day and Martin Lu ­ OF CALIFORNIA sachusetts-for her gold medal performance ther King, Jr. Day, which help to promote ra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES in Aerial Skiing. cial harmony. Aerial skiing combines grace, speed and On May 2, 1998, James will travel to Wash­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 power at dizzying heights-with twists, turns, ington, DC to attend the a·wards ceremony Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to flips and spins thrown in for good measure. hosted by the Prudential Insurance Company pay tribute today to a young man from my Competitors race down a mountain, fly into the of America in partnership with the National As­ home town of Ventura, California who dedi­ air, perform amazing feats of aerial artistry, sociation of Secondary School Principles. cated himself to making the world a better and land on their feet, all with skis attached. James will come to our nation's capitol with a place to live. Kevin Leveille sacrificed for the Nikki Stone accomplished all of these well-deserved and earnest sense of pride in care and concern of creatures great and things, and she accomplished them with the his accomplishments. This year alone, more small. He was dedicated to helping his fellow love of sport, love of competition and love of than 11 ,000 students were considered for his man and to preserving the environment. He country that comes with being a champion. honor. passionately gave of his time, his love and Growing up in Westboro, Nikki participated Prudential Insurance Company of America, eventually his life for this cause. in local gymnastics programs, and was recog­ in concert with the National Association of Kevin was a Peace Corp volunteer living in nized from an early age as an exceptional ath­ Secondary School Principles, created the Pru­ the Ivory Coast of Africa in the town of Tanda. lete. She quickly turned to high-level competi­ dential Spirit of Community Awards in 1995. It But only two months before he was to finish tion, and despite a series of debilitating back was an award created to impress upon all March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2571 youth volunteers that their contributions are Prior to joining WMAL's staff on December 24, and Dr. Martin Luther King put their vision to both critically important and highly valued, and 1947, Harden worked in Atlanta and Denver, work in America, and although we still have to inspire others to follow their example. Dur­ and as an announcer for network radio shows room to improve, we are a changed people ing its three short years of existence, the pro­ including "The Lone Ranger" and "The Ed­ and a changed nation because of their efforts. gram has blossomed into the nation's largest ward P. Morgan Show." The Presidential Medal of Freedom was de­ youth awards program based solely on com­ During his years with WMAL, Frank Harden signed for "persons the President deems to munity service, with more than 30,000 young­ has received awards such as the March of have made especially meritorious contributions sters participating. Dimes A.I.A. Lifetime Achievement Award, to the security of national interests of the Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, the performed community involvement that is with­ United States, to world peace, or to cultural or Prudential Insurance Company of America, the out equal, raised millions of dollars for Chil­ other significant public or private endeavors." National Association of Secondary School dren's Hospital, made thousands upon thou­ I nominated Mr. Farmer for the Presidential Principles, and the residents of Maplewood as sands of announcements and personal ap­ Medal of Freedom and recommended him to we commend James Calister for his dedication pearances for community, civic, and church the President because he has earned this to the cause of racial reconciliation. events, and sent many thoughtful, personal honor and because I believe he deserves a wishes to his faithful listeners. The "Harden formal expression of our appreciation and FRANK HARDEN CEL:8BRATES 50 and Weaver" program enjoyed ratings suc­ gratitude. I am pleased the President be­ YEARS AT WMAL RADIO cesses like no other morning drive-time show, stowed his highest award on Mr. Farmer, and and "Harden, Brant and Parks" consistently I am honored to have played a small role in HON. FRANK R. WOLF ranks near the top among morning listeners. that process. Said WMAL President and General Man­ Friends, we are better Americans thanks to OF VIRGINIA ager Tom Bresnahan, upon the occasion of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James Farmer, and we are also better human Frank Harden's 50th anniversary at the sta­ beings. Wednesday, March 4, 1998 tion, "We're thrilled to have Frank as part of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, one of the nation's the WMAL family. He's a class act!" capital area's most popular morning radio per­ Indeed, Mr. Speaker, Frank Harden is a sonalities recently reached a milestone in class act. We offer our congratulations to him RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF broadcasting at WMAL-AM 630. frank with our best wishes and hope that we will MEMPHIS BASKETBALL TEAM Harden, now co-host of the "Harden, Brant continue to hear his voice gracing the Wash­ and Parks" morning show, celebrated his 40th ington airwaves for many more years to come. HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. anniversary with WMAL on December 24, 1997. OF TENNESSEE In announcing that momentous occasion, IN HONOR OF JAMES FARMER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WMAL also said that Frank Harden has re­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 newed his contract for another three years HON. MAX SANDLIN Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec­ and will continue to be heard on WMAL on a OF TEXAS ognition of the University of Memphis Tigers limited basis while spending some well-de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ladies basketball team. The Lady Tigers, served leisure time at his homes in Sweden Wednesday, March 4, 1998 and Maryland. That's good news for the thou­ under the leadership of Joye Lee-McNelis, sands of listeners, including presidents and Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, six weeks ago, captured their Conference USA regular sea­ members of Congress, who have spent their one of the truly great men of our times re­ son title by putting together a 14-2 conference mornings with Frank Harden for several dee- ceived the recognition and honor he deserves record. Last week, the Lady Tigers traveled to ades. for his lifetime of dedication to and leadership Louisville, Kentucky for the Conference USA Many will recall the morning team of Frank of the civil rights movement. James Farmer, post-season tournament and won three con­ Harden and Jackson Weaver. In 1959, Frank Jr., who was born and raised in my hometown secutive games to capture that title as well. Harden auditioned with his late partner Jack- of Marshall, Texas, received the Presidential The Tigers put on quite a show, winning the son Weaver for the WMAL-AM morning team Medal of Freedom-the highest civilian honor final game in dramatic fashion over the host position. They won the affections of manage- in our country. team in a game that was televised nationally ment and more importantly, Washington area Mr. Farmer is one of the giants of the Amer­ by ESPN. The Men Tigers also had a great listeners, and what began as a 13-week trial ican civil rights movement and a true Amer­ deal of success this year as they concluded contract became the longest running two-man ican hero. He founded the Congress of Racial the conference season 12-4 and also cap­ program in the history of radio. Equality (CORE), a group that became famous tured their division title. The women will be I had the pleasure of working with Harden for its nonviolent sit-ins and freedom rides. He making their fourth consecutive NCAA tour­ and Weaver in the early 1980's, soon after I is the last of the "Big Four'' civil rights leaders nament appearance. The men's title was their came to Congress. Faced with the closure of of the 1960's, which included Dr. Martin Luther third regular season championship in the last the popular Turkey Run Farm Park in the 10th King, Jr., of the Southern Christian Leadership four years. Congressional District of Virginia because of Conference, Roy Wilkins of the NAACP, and After starting the season with a 4-4 mark, budget cutbacks, people in the district mobi- Whitney Young of the National Urban League. the Lady Tigers put together a long winning lized to save Turkey Run. We went on the air Mr. Farmer was one of the men President streak to become one of the nation's toughest with Harden and Weaver, who helped spur the Lyndon Baines Johnson consulted concerning teams the exciting play of La Tonya Johnson community on with their daily reports on the the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. and Tamika Whitmore, combined with the ter­ importance of the park to school children in Mr. Farmer is a man who dedicated his life rific coaching of Lee-McNelis, have been the the area. And when Harden and Weaver • to improving America for present and future formula for success for these Tigers. As the spoke, folks listened. Needless to say, Turkey generations. He fought to open the doors of popularity of women's basketball begins to Run Farm was saved and remains open justice and opportunity to all Americans, re­ soar, the commitment to success that this today. gardless of the color of their skin. Together as team has shown has helped to win over Mem­ After the passing of Jackson Weaver in a nation we opened those doors, and James phis basketball fans. This was evident during 1992, Harden was paired with sportscaster Farmer has continued to lead the fight to see the championship game as hundreds of fans Tim Brant, and later former airborne reporter that we do not retreat. roared in support of the Tigers after making Andy Parks. The Harden, Brant and Parks Yes, Mr. Farmer is a fighter, but he trained the journey from Memphis to Louisville. brand of friendly humor, helpful information himself and his followers in the principles of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and wit has been waking up Northern Virginia, direct action through nonviolence. He taught in honoring the accomplishments of the Uni­ District of Columbia and Maryland listeners for us that it is possible to work toward and versity of Memphis Tigers. We thank them for over five years now. achieve meaningful progress and change bringing championships to the city of Memphis Frank Harden, a native of Macon, Georgia, through a combination of education, fierce de­ and wish them the best of luck in postseason began his radio career at WSAV in Savannah. termination, and strong faith. James Farmer competition. 2572 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 CONGRATULATING BEAUSOLEIL and improved District of Columbia Economic the city-wide poverty rate to designate the en­ Recovery Act of 1998 (DCERA) proposes tax tire city an empowerment zone. HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN incentives for DC residents and businesses I want to move to the second major section designed to stem the inexorable flight to mid­ of the bill. This is not the first time that I have OF LOUISIANA dle income residents from the District, a phe­ introduced a tax cut package for residents, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN'l'ATIVES nomenon that has resisted the presence of a the urgency has grown . Bills that represent a Wednesday, M arch 4, 1998 control board, a historic rescue package, and decided departure almost never pass except Mr. JOHN. Mr. Speaker, I would like for my improvements in the city's financial condition. after several introductions, lots of hard work, colleagues to join me in congratulating The bill has two important goals. First, the and the building of momentum. In introducing Beausoleil on capturing a Grammy Award for DCERA affords benefits to the only group in a tax cut this year, I mean to indicate that I do Best Traditional Folk Recording. the city that has received none-DC residents. not intend to give up until DC residents and BeauSoleil's talented group featuring Mi­ Last year, the District government got a billion those who might be attracted here are given chael Doucet, David Doucet, Jimmy Breaux, dollar rescue package that grows in value a reason to live in this city. We need this pro­ Al Tharp, Billy Ware, and Tommy Alesi have each year and DC businesses got billions in vision because we lack what has saved other contributed greatly to the spread of Cajun potential tax benefits that all agree are invalu­ big cities from collapse: a state to funnel music not only in my state of Louisiana but able. DC residents are still waiting for tax ben­ money back from fleeing taxpayers and the throughout the country and indeed the world. efits that can stem the mounting tide that is ability to tax commuters who work in the city. Since 1975, BeauSoleil has succeeded in pre­ sweeping the middle income tax base from As a result of these twin deficits, the con­ serving the authentic Cajun music that we are this city while we look the other way. Second, tinuing population hemorrhage could find the so proud of in Louisiana and in doing so, the bill makes city-wide the tax benefit pack­ recovery now in progress countermanded by a shared our rich history far beyond our famous age I won for the District last year in the Tax­ simultaneous exodus of the city's core middle bayous with others. I think a Los Angeles payer Relief Act of 1997. income tax base. We are losing three times as Times article put it best by stating that "even Let me turn first to needed remedies to cor­ many residents in the 1990s as we lost in the as Beausoleil stretches the basic Cajun sound rect unfair advantages to some and outright 1980s. Ominously, in the two years since and pushes at musical boundaries, it never discrimination against others unintentionally in­ 1995, even with a control board in place to veers far from the crucial values of family, corporated into the package we recently won stabilize the city, we lost nearly as many resi ­ friendship and community that have kept the for DC businesses. Although I pleaded with dents as we lost in the 1980s. This unchecked Cajun people and culture alive for 400 years." Congress to make city-wide the benefits for flight is virtually the worst among other cities It is only fitting that they now are honored by DC businesses in the Taxpayer Relief Act today. the Grammy's for such a profound work like passed last summer, Congress was unwilling Yet the totals at the bottom line do not tell "L'Amour ou la Folie (Love or Folly}" which to absorb the small additional cost. These very the real story of what the loss means to the embodies a diverse cultural blend of Cajun valuable business tax benefits, including a city. Worse than the total loss is the income and Creole classics, blues, South Louisiana $3,000 tax credit for every DC resident em­ distribution of that loss. The people who are swamp-pop, New Orleans jazz, and Afro-Car­ ployed and elimination of capital gains tax, leaving I call prime movers because they are ibbean material. This prestigious award along were limited to certain levels of residential in the prime income groups. They give com­ with six prior Grammy nominations recognizes poverty. These neighborhood limitations have munities their grassroots vitality, insist upon bandleader Michael Doucet's commitment to justifiably stirred objections and . the unin­ excellence in education for their children, pre­ spreading the "joie de vivre" Louisianians find tended consequences I warned of are all too vent the deterioration of neighborhoods, and · in our music while keeping the traditions of our apparent. For example, the Willard Hotel can pay taxes adequate to fund city services. The culture alive for everyone to cherish. get $3,000 off the $15,000 it may pay to a prime movers are in the prime years of their Furthermore, Mr. Speaker I am proud to add cleaner or a bell hop, but the Hay Adams and earnings, with disposable income rising each that Beausoleil was not the only band to be the Washington Hilton, whose general man­ year. Two-thirds of the prime movers are ages nominated by the Grammy's from my Con­ ager will speak this morning, cannot. Busi­ 25- 44 and 50% of them earn $50,000 or gressional district. Mr. Jo-El Sonnier and the nesses in one section of a struggling commer­ more. A hefty majority of the taxpayers in Hackberry Ramblers were among the elite mu­ cial strip are included, but their mirror counter­ flight, or 63%, earn between $35,000 and sicians to receive this special honor as well. parts down the street are not, as one business $100,000. :rhis income group are the people Mr. Jo-El Sonnier's "Cajun Pride" and the owner who will speak here today can testify. whom demographers mean when they use the Hackberry Ramblers' "Deep Water" were both High i_ncome university students with little per­ words "middle class." The greatest flight, 38% nominated for the Best Traditional Folk Re­ sonal income have brought Georgetown and is in the taxpaying core of this group between cording. I am extremely proud of these nomi­ Foggy Bottom businesses under the law, but $50,000 and $100,000. Just below them at nees who have shared long, fruitful careers in businesses in struggling areas of Ward 5 do $35,000-$50,000 is the second largest group the entertainment industry and extend my not qualify. These discriminatory effects litter of prime movers. At only 3% , the least likely deepest appreciation for their celebrating the the economic landscape city-wide. to leave are the poorest residents with income musical treasures indigenous to our state for This section of my bill would correct anoma­ under $15,000, who need the most services. so many years. lies that give some businesses an unearned The major tax breaks my bill provides resi­ In conclusion, let me join with my fellow competitive advantage, forcing competition dents are simple. After affording sharp in­ Louisianians in congratulating these talented among our already depleted pool of busi­ creases in the traditional standard deduction musicians on their outstanding achievements nesses instead of between those in and out­ and personal exemption, a uniform rate of as we are fortunate to have such great am­ side of DC. The solution is simple and fair; 15% will be applied progressively up the in­ bassadors of our music and culture. designate the District of Columbia an em­ come scale to reduce present tax liability­ powerment zone. This designation is sensible from a 79% reduction to a 34% reduction, de­ for three reasons. It would (1) erase indefen­ pending on income. The lower the income, the DESIGNATE DC CITY-WIDE EM­ sible distinctions that tear neighborhoods apart greater the tax reduction. The DCERA would POWERMENT ZONE AND GIVE and help some DC businesses at the expense leave 50% of DC residents off of the tax rolls MAJOR TAX CUTS TO DC RESI­ of others; (2) draw upon the criterion of pov­ altogether. The uniform rate would rescue the DENTS erty already in the law; and (3) assure the rest from bracket creep, and thus assure that congressional intent of the existing package to income increases resulting from the tax cut HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON make the city an exemplary capital is not un­ are not then significantly taxed away. Let me try to dispose of one canard. It is OF THE DISTRIC'r OF COLUMBIA dercut by the hit-and-miss effect of the re­ cently passed DC tax package. The present true, of course, that people don't leave one ju­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law requires a 20% residential zone poverty risdiction for another because of their federal Wednesday, March 4, 1998 rate for businesses to receive the tax benefits income taxes, and they are not leaving DC pri­ Ms. NORTON. The economic package I in­ and a 10% poverty rate to qualify for capital marily because of the onerous combination of troduce today is the missing piece for the revi­ gains tax elimination. Since the poverty rate federal and high local DC taxes. It does not talization of the District of Columbia. The new for the District is 23%, it makes sense to use follow, however, that a substantial federal tax March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2573 reduction will not be an incentive to keep peo­ sey, Mr. PALLONE, in introducing the "Com­ mark their facilities. And states should enforce ple here or bring some back. The feedback prehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1998." their own laws to discourage violations. from residents indicates that today only a tax This is an industry initiated, self-help, pro­ The answer to better one-call systems is not break makes a significant difference to prime environment bill that places public health and billions of dollars in federal money, or federal movers. They see a tax break as an incentive human safety at the very top of the list of our mandates on the states. The answer is na­ that overcomes the many disincentives to stay concerns as this nation builds an underground tional leadership on improving one-call sys­ in the District today, including schools, other infrastructure that we all rely on for the move­ tems nationwide, followed by more com­ services, and urban conditions. ment of goods and services across this coun­ prehensive and consistent programs in all 50 The bill has important safeguards against try. states. artificially rapid property value increases and The introduction of this legislation addresses Mr. Speaker, this bill does not try to write against gentrification. A list of these safe­ an important national public safety issue-the the perfect one-call statute. Those decisions guards, all of them in previous versions of the prevention of damage to this nation's under­ need to be made at the state level, by those bill, is attached as an addendum to this state­ ground infrastructure. My bill is aimed at im­ involved in looking at the unique problems ment. An important new safeguard against proving state one-call notification, or "call-be­ within a particular state. What this legislation gentrification is my recently enacted $5,000 fore-you-dig," systems. Participation in one­ does do is encourage states to provide for a DC homebuyer credit. This credit already is al­ call programs saves lives and protects the en­ maximum level of one-call participation by all lowing DC residents of modest means to be­ vironment by reducing the number of acci­ excavators and all underground facility opera­ come homeowners and to avoid exclusion as dents caused by excavation near unmarked tors. It also encourages states to develop the market rises, as you will hear from one of facilities. more effective enforcement efforts. our speakers today. These accidents are serious business­ On the question of exemptions, the bill ad­ The District has less to work with than any something my constituents know about first­ vocates the use of a risk-based analysis to de­ American city: no lifesaving state to help as hand. In May 1996, an underground petroleum termine whether a party should be required to Maryland helps Baltimore and Virginia helps pipeline near Grammercy, Louisiana, was hit, participate. Those entities which represent a Richmond; no ability to tax commuters who causing the release of 8,400 barrels of highly potential risk to the public or the environment use costly city services, as Philadelphia and flammable gasoline into a nearby swamp. The should be required to participate. On the other New York do; and no clearance of state func­ accident killed hundreds of fish, six alligators, hand, those who represent only a de minimis tions, such as welfare and mental health, snakes and at least one deer. It caused the risk can participate on a voluntary basis, if at among the costly functions that the President's closure of U.S. Route 61, inconveniencing all. The whole question of whether exemptions revitalization package did not take. Above all, scores of re-routed drivers. It forced the shut­ should be made, however, is still left to the the District uniquely is denied the most funda­ down of the Kansas City Southern Railroad. states. Ultimately, it is the state governments mental of American rights-full representation And finally, the bearer of the Olympic torch, which need to be examining the unique situa­ by a Congress that extracts the same federal who just happened to be passing through the tions within their borders. taxes as it does from those, who, unlike Dis­ area on the way to the opening of the Atlanta My legislation is based on incentives, not trict residents, have full representation in the games, was forced to detour. mandates. If a state feels that its one-call pro­ Congress and full democracy where they live. This accident was caused when an un­ gram provides the level of coverage and en­ What the DCERA seeks today is not the full known excavator dug into the pipe, and failed forcement envisioned in this legislation, then it value of the rights and remedies due us and to report the damage. Mr. Speaker, my bill can apply to the Department of Transportation which we will never concede. Today, we seek could prevent such terrible accidents. for a one-time grant. We are, in essence, re­ enough relief from tlixes to give us the only Too often, laws are only changed as a re­ warding the "A" students and encouraging the route to economic salvation for the city-a sult of a disaster, such as the one in Lou­ others to do better. States are not compelled middle income tax base. isiana. In Louisiana, we learned from our ex­ to apply for a grant, and they are not punished SAFEGUARDS AGAINST UNNATURAL INCREASES perience. We passed a strong state one-call if they chose not to participate. This legislation IN COST OF LIVING law. Now it is time for the rest of the nation does give the advocates of stronger one-call Requires Proof of DC Residency For 183 to follow suit. programs one more tool to use in their efforts Days Annually One-call programs work by giving exca­ at the state level. Applies Only to Wage and Salary Income vators a clearinghouse to use prior to begin­ Let me be clear. This legislation is not a Earned in DC or Metropolitan Region Applies to Investment and Dividend In­ ning a project. A contractor or other excavator federal "takeover" of state one-call programs. come Earned Within DC Only calls a central number and notifies the one-call To the contrary, the goal of my legislation is Capital Gains Relief on DC Investments center of the location of the planned exca­ to support states in their efforts to improve the Only vation. The one-call center then notifies all quality of underground damage prevention. Old IRS Rate on Investments Outside DC Annual Treasury Study to Protect Against pipelines, utilities and phone companies in the After this becomes law, states will continue to Unintended Consequences area of the proposed excavation, so that all exercise exclusive jurisdiction over one-call Stand-by Legislation Examples underground facilities can be located and programs within their borders. I view this type Council Passed Legislation Freezing Prop­ marked. The excavator can then work around of legislation as an example of the kind of re­ erty, Sales, and Income Taxes Effective Upon the underground utilities, and avoid the use of sponsible federalism that should be supported Enactment of DCERA heavy equipment near such facilities. by this Congress, and extended to other pro­ Cap on Property Tax Rates and Growth of Assessments (Similar to TRIM, P.G. County) Better communication is the answer, and grams as well. Surtax on Capital Gains Derived from Ex­ better communication is what one-call centers Similar legislation has already passed cess Profits are all about. But while 49 states have one­ unanimously in the other chamber. That legis­ Revolving Fund for Zero Percent Interest call statutes and programs, these programs lation, S. 1115, was sponsored by Majority Loans (Or Tax Credits) to Cover Unusual In­ vary widely in the level of required participa­ Leader TRENT LOTT and Minority Leader TOM creases in Home Prices tion, and in the overall effectiveness of dam­ DASCHLE, as well as a host of other Repub­ Maintenance of Rent Control age prevention. Some states exempt certain licans and Democrats. The bipartisan support groups of excavators, and some states ex­ of the Senate bill is something I believe will INTRODUCTION OF THE COM- empt certain underground facility operators. happen in the House as well. PREHENSIVE ONE-CALL NOTIFI­ The result is an accident rate that is much too Improving public safety is not a partisan CATION ACT OF 1998 high. This is unacceptable. issue. All of us want to do a better job in pre­ We must improve the effectiveness of state venting life-threatening accidents. I want to en­ HON. RICHARD H. BAKER one-call programs-before another disaster courage my Republican and Democratic col­ occurs. And that is precisely what this legisla­ leagues to join me in supporting this legisla­ OF LOUISIANA tion does. tion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The idea is simple: prevent accidents by es­ Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with Wednesday, March 4, 1998 tablishing an open line of communication. All my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today joined excavators should call before digging. All un­ move the process forward here in the House by the distinguished gentleman from New Jer- derground facility operators should accurately and send this common sense initiative to the • ,'(" .._... ! • r "'•• • • ,• '•

2574 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 President for his signature. The Comprehen­ explosions like the Edison accident. One tele­ thesda, Maryland. She was a fellow in Pedi­ sive One-Call Notification Act provides a pub­ phone call can prevent the death of an exca­ atric Urology at the Children's Hospital of lic policy statement which is long overdue. My vator digging near a gas line. One telephone Michigan and was Assistant Professor of Sur­ state of Louisiana learned its lesson the hard call can prevent the contamination of the envi­ gery at the Washington University School of way. It's time for the rest of the country to fol­ ronment by a ruptured hazardous liquid or Medicine and at the Medical College of Wis­ low our example. Let's not wait for another ac­ sewer line. One telephone call can prevent the consin. Prior to moving to New York City, she cident. Let's improve One-Call programs need for expensive repairs to fiber optic ca­ practiced Pediatric Urology at the Children's today. bles. As another example, shortly after the Hospital of St. Louis and the Children's Hos­ pipeline incident in my district, a cut in an pital of Wisconsin. electric line at Newark airport by a contractor Dr. Lepor has been Chairman of Urology at THE COMPREHENSIVE ONE-CALL resulted in closure of the Airport for nearly 24 New York University School of Medicine since NOTIFICATION ACT OF 1998 hours. One-Call programs-and this bill­ 1993. During that time he has established one would prevent this type of accident. of the preeminent centers of urological care, HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Today, 49 States have some kind of One­ education and research in America. Dr. Lepor OF NEW JERSEY Call system, but Federal action is necessary, graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as demonstrated by the accidents mentioned laude from the University of California, Los Wednesday , M arch 4, 1998 above. Many current State systems are inad­ Angeles (UCLA) at the age of 20. He earned equate. Some provide exemptions for certain his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins Uni­ Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, four years ago, types of excavators. Some fail to cover all un­ versity School of Medicine and completed introduced H.R. 4394, the Comprehensive derground facilities. Some States have incred­ Urology Residency Training at the Brady One-Call Notification Act, in response to a ter­ ibly complex enforcement mechanisms, and Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins. Dr. rible pipeline accident that occurred in my dis­ some States don't bother to enforce One-Call Lepor is a nationally renowned expert on pros­ trict. In Edison, NJ, a rupture in a natural gas laws at all. This bill recommends a program tate treatment and has written numerous sci­ pipeline caused an explosion that demolished that will be successful. The key to this suc­ entific articles and books on that topic. He per­ eight apartment buildings and left hundreds of cess is the concept of participation by all ex­ forms more radical prostatectomies a year people homeless. The explosion produced a cavators and facility operators. Excavators will than any other surgeon in the tri-state area. fireball so great that it could be seen in three be ·assured that they are digging in a safe He has been recognized by American Health States, and a fire so intense that it melted the place, and facility operators have insurance magazine and New York Magazine for his ex­ cars parked at the apartment complex. that their lines will not be damaged. pertise in prostate cancer. Four years later, I am still trying to pass a This bill encourages States to improve their At the time of their marriage, Dr. Lepor and Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act. Four One-Call programs. It contains no mandate Dr. Shapiro were the only husband and wife years later, I am still working to improve One­ that States adopt such a system. Instead, it Urology team in America. More important than Call systems. I am pleased today to join my provides grants to States that choose to insti­ any of their professional abilities, however, colleague from Louisiana, Mr. BAKER , in intro­ tute the principles of this bill and develop ef­ they are outstanding people who care deeply ducing the Comprehensive One-Call Act of fective one-call systems. I believe that once about their patients and give untiringly of 1998. This legislation is a modified version of States delve deeply into this issue they will themselves. my 1994 bill, designed to encourage the de­ conclude, as I have, that a comprehensive As happy as Dr. Lepor and Dr. Shapiro are velopment of better One-Call programs. This One-Call system is a life-saving device that over the birth of their beautiful daughter, I bill does not contain any state mandates with should be a part of any public safety program. know that Abbey Deena will soon realize how regard to One-Call programs. It does encour­ With this bill , we have an opportunity to pre­ fortunate she is to have such outstanding par­ age states to adopt comprehensive programs vent accidents like the Edison explosion in ents. On behalf of myself and my family I wish to maximize safety assurances for all citizens. every community in this country. Let us take them the very best of health and happiness. To the people in my district, the safety of the explosion that awoke the residents of the pipelines is absolutely essential. My constitu­ Durham Woods Apartment Complex in Edison ents were witnesses to a horrible tragedy that as a wake up call to us. Pass one-call. HONORING HENRY STEEL E they carry with them, even four years later, COMMAGER fears they had never before imagined. In a way however, they were also witnesses to a HONORING THE BIRTH OF ABBEY HON. THOMAS M. DA VIS miracle: only one person lost her life in the ac­ DE ENA TO DR. HERBERT LEPOR OF VIRGINIA cident, tragically suffering a heart attack, and AND DR. ELLEN SHAPIRO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most residents escaped without injury. Cer­ tainly, in light of the total devastation of the HON. PETER ·r. KING Wednesday, March 4, 1998 area, the potential for a greater number of fa­ OF NEW YORK Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is with talities is apparent. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deep sadness that I rise today to announce The Edison accident, like the majority of the passing of a great historian and teacher, pipeline accidents, was caused by third party Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Henry Steele Commager. His contributions to damage. Often times, excavators do not know Mr. KING . Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform the our Nation during the twentieth century are be­ what is buried beneath their work sites. This House that on February 25, 1998, Dr. Herbert yond measure. He taught generations of ignorance can lead to fatal and expensive Lepor and Dr. Ellen Shapiro became the Americans to respect the genius that lay be­ consequences. The bill we are introducing proud parents of a baby daughter, Abbey hind one of the greatest documents in world today proposes three simple solutions to this Deena. Abbey Deena was born at The New history, the United States Constitution. Mr. problem: before they begin digging, all exca­ York Presbyterian Hospital and she weighed Commager died on Monday, March 2, 1998 at vators should call a central phone number to in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces. The best news of the age of 95. It is difficult for me to believe learn whether there are any underground fa­ all is that Abbey Deena and her mother are in that such a prolific American historian is gone. cilities at the excavation site. All facility opera­ perfect health. When I was a student at Amherst College, tors should participate in One-Call programs, I am proud to be able to call Dr. Lepor and I had the honor of having Mr. Commager as and, once notified, should accurately mark any Dr. Shapiro my good friends. Dr. Shapiro is an an instructor. This brilliant scholar reminded underground facilities. Finally, States should internationally renowned Pediatric Urologist his students about the unique circumstances strongly enforce their One-Call laws to encour­ and is the Director of Pediatric Urology at New and rare, combined genius that existed when age maximum participation in One-Call pro­ York University Medical Center. She received our republic was created. In addition; he grams. These simple measures can save her medical degree from the University of Ne­ worked tirelessly to awaken a true respect for lives, prevent property damage, and prevent braska College of Medicine, was a surgical in­ and commitment to our government institu­ the need for expensive repairs. tern and resident at the Johns Hopkins Hos­ tions from his students. Under his tutelage, I More than anything else, One-Call is about pital and a Clinical Associate in the Surgery came to learn about the power of our Con­ prevention. One telephone call can prevent Branch of the National Cancer Institute, Be- stitution and the importance of its structure in March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2575 every facet of our government. I believe Mr. that covered U.S. history from the first Brit­ [From the Washington Times] Commager's tireless passion led many young ish settlers to the Japanese attack on Pearl Henry Steele Commager, a prolific Amer­ people such as myself to public service. More­ Harbor in December 1941. ican historian who championed the Constitu­ In addition to immensely popular general tion as a model of political genius, died yes­ over, I firmly believe he showed many of his histories, Dr. Commager also wrote on more students how to be active citizens committed terday at the age of 95. specialized topics. These included a 1936 bi­ Mr. Commager, who died at his home in to fighting apathy in the American electorate. ography of a pre-Civil War New England the­ Amherst, wrote a body of works spanning Mr. Commager encouraged all politicians ologian and abolitionist, and such philo­ much of this nation's history. But his best­ not to be afraid of their moral convictions and sophic offerings as "The American Mind," known work was "The Growth of the Amer­ to vote on the principles that originally elected "Freedom, Loyalty and Dissent," "The ican Republic," which in various revised them to office. He was a strong-willed man American Character" and "The Empire of versions served as a standard college text for with the singular courage to pursue the hearts Reason.'' generations of students. He also was a prodigious editor, making His impact went far beyond fellow histo­ and minds of all Americans. His writings were historic writing more accessible to the gen­ not limited to the academic world, rather he rians and students. Mr. Commager wrote as eral reader. Works he edited included Alexis much for the popular press as for the schol­ actively sought to engage all individuals and de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America," arly journals. In both arenas, he championed rouse in them a passion for our history, our Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography" and principles of the Constitution, which he founding fathers, and our institutions of gov­ Francis Parkman's "The Oregon Trail." called the "greatest monument to political ernment. Henry Steele Commager dedicated He once maintained that his most signifi­ science in literature." himself and his life's work to preserving our cant work may have been his now-legendary The self-described independent Democrat Constitution. "Documents of American History," first pub­ also did not shy at lecturing Congress and lished in 1934. Growing to more than 600 doc­ I know that Henry Steele Commager will be presidents about what he viewed as their uments, its 10th edition was published in moral and constitutional obligations. missed by lawmakers in both chambers who 1988. Mr. Commager was John Woodruff Simp­ were influenced by his many writings, particu­ Dr. Commager was born in Pittsburgh and son lecturer at Amherst College-a post pre­ larly The Growth of the American Republic. grew up in Chicago. Orphaned before he was viously held by poets Robert Frost and Ar­ The breadth of his work and its lasting legacy 10 years old, he was raised by a grandfather, chibald McLeish. Before coming to Amherst will always serve as a reminder of Mr. a Chicago clergyman. The future historian in 1956, he was on the faculty of New York Commager's patriotism and the strength of his began earning his living at age 15 by working University and Columbia University. commitment to democratic principles. My in a local library. He also held chairs in A~erican history at He received a bachelor's degree in philos­ Cambridge University and Oxford University. deepest condolences go to Henry ophy and master's and doctoral degrees in He lectured at universities in Latin America, Commager's family, his wife Mary Powesland history from the University of Chicago. He Japan, Israel and most of the countries of and his children. Recent articles in both The also received a master's degree in politics Western Europe. Washington Post and The Washington Times from Oxford University in England and at­ Mr. Commager, who earned his doctorate illustrates Mr. Commager's contributions to our tended the University of Copenhagen. from the University of Chicago in 1928, also nation. During World War II, he worked for the Of­ wrote " Theodore Parker," 1936; "Majority fice of War Information in Europe and also Rule and Minority Rights," 1943; " The Story [From the Washington Post] was an official Army historian. He taught of the Second World War," 1945; "The Amer­ Henry Steele Commager, 95, one of the history at New York University from 1926 to ican Mind," 1951; "The Commonwealth of leading scholars of U.S. history, died March 1938 and then at Columbia University before Learning," 1968; "Jefferson, Nationalism and 2 at his home in Amherst, Mass. The cause of joining the faculty at Amherst College in the Enlightenment," 1975; "The Empire of Rea­ death was not reported. 1950's. son," 1977; and "This Day and Generation," Dr. Commager taught U.S. history at col­ As a teacher, Dr. Commager promoted dis­ with Edward Kennedy, 1979. leges and universities for more than a half­ cussion if not downright battles in the class­ In 1934, he edited "Documents of American century. Since the 1930's, he had maintained room. A champion of civil liberties, he had History," a compilation of nearly 500 a torrential outpouring of writing aimed not tangled with Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wis.) writings. The 10th edition was published in only at sophisticated scholars but also at un­ in the 1950's over the professor's opposition 1988. dergraduates, high school students and the to loyalty oaths. "The Growth of the American Republic" general reader. He had the gift, rare in an Even in the 1980's, he continued to lecture was written with Samuel Eliot Morison in academic, of being able to seemingly effort­ politicians on history and civil liberties, 1931. Mr. Commager collaborated with Alan lessly translate historically complex matters quoting Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wen­ Nevins on the 10th edition published in 1987. into supremely lucid and deceptively simple dell Holmes to the effect that "we should be Born in Pittsburgh and orphaned before his prose. ever receptive to loathsome ideas." 10th birthday, Mr. Commager was raised by Generations of his readers learned that George McGovern, the former South Da­ his grandfather, a Chicago clergyman. He their country was truly admirable and that, kota senator and Democratic presidential said he began earning his living at the age of if it sometimes stumbled, it always righted candidate, who once taught history with one 15 by working in a library. itself. Dr. Commager, who called himself an of Dr. Commager's popular texts, told the Mr. Commager married Evan Carroll in independent Democrat, wrote with the faith Associated Press that the historian's public 1928, and they had three children. He married of a Jeffersonian liberal in the aims and pronouncements helped sway policy makers Mary Powlesland in 1979. abilities of the American people and clearly to question the Vietnam War. She survives him. His other survivors in­ admired the nation's past. "He certainly influenced me in making clude two daughters. As a champion of the U.S. Constitution, certain that I was on the right track. My once calling it the "greatest monument to own instincts and reading and study con­ political science in literature," he wrote of vinced me of that. To have a person of the TRIBUTE TO THE QUARTER BACK­ this country's greatness as not unrelated to status of Henry Steele Commager saying the ERS OF THE SOUTHAMPTON HOS­ the sweeping growth of social justice. same thing was very reinforcing," McGovern PITAL He lectured Americans not only in class­ said. rooms but also in some of the best-received Over the years, Dr. Commager wrote for general history texts of his time. He may be such publications as Current History, the At­ HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS best known for "The Growth of the American lantic Monthly and the Nation. History, OF NEW YORK Republic," written with Samuel Eliot Morri­ however, reported that he owned at least a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son and published by the Oxford University thousand classical record albums, which he Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Press in 1931. Noted historian Allan Nevins played while working. hailed the book as "the most entertaining, Dr. Commager also was enthusiastic about Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stimulating and instructive single-volume sports. He had written works on baseball and pay tribute to the members of the Quarter history of the United States as yet written." was a rabid college football fan. At least one Backers Club of Southampton Hospital, who Dr. Commager and Nevins collaborated on parent of an Amherst graduate recalls Dr. for 20 years have poured their hearts and val­ the work's 10th edition, which was published Commager shouting "advice" from the uable time into helping the hospital acquire the in 1987. stands, in no uncertain terms, to an embat­ In 1941, Dr. Commanger co-wrote "Our Na­ tled Amherst football coach. most technologically advanced, life saving tion," which became a leading high school Dr. Commager was a member of numerous medical equipment and services for the East U.S. history text. In 1942, he and Nevins co­ historical societies, as well as Phi Beta End, Long Island community. wrote "America: The Story of a Free Peo­ Kappa, and the American Scandinavian Soci­ As a lifelong resident of the Long Island ple," a best-selling book for the lay reader ety. Town of Southampton, I am very proud to 2576 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 count the Quarter Backers as my personal cers as Policemen of the Year as part of its Willis, Vernetia Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, friends and neighbors, men and women annual crime prevention week. Kevin Johnson, Ann Hill , Rosalynn Hill and her whose commitment to our home town knows Cpl. Howard Townsend and rookie officer other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and no bounds. Motivated solely by the selfless Michael Ahart are being honored for pre­ other family members and friends. desire to help Southampton Hospital provide venting a possible case of arson. On May 7, the best medical care available, the Quarter 1997, the police received a call to respond to Backers have raised and donated more than a person possibly attempting to burn down a TRIBUTE TO DENT MIDDLE $100,000 annually for the purchase of the best house. Cpl. Townsend and Officer Ahart re­ SCHOOL diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency med­ sponded to the scene and confronted an indi­ ical equipment in the industry. Their labors vidual at the back door of the residence. The HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN have produced the greatest fruit imaginable, subject lit a cigarette lighter and instructed the OF SOUTH CAROLINA for they have saved the lives and eased the officers not to come any closer or he would IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES suffering of countless numbers of their neigh­ set fire to the house. The two officers re­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 bors. sponded to the emergency like the well-trained Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The brainchild of John Grattan, a member of professionals that they are. Cpl. Townsend pay tribute to Dent Middle School for being the Hospital's Board of Directors who came up called for fire engines, paramedics, ambu­ honored with the Palmetto's Finest award. with the idea while he was a patient at the lances and a negotiator. He prudently advised This award is giving annually to four schools hospital, the group was christened the Quarter the emergency vehicles not to use their lights in my home State of South Carolina for excel­ Backers because members offer quarterly or sirens to avoid further alarming the indi­ lence in an educational facility. It is sponsored contributions to Southampton Hospital. With vidual in the house. Officer Ahart remained by the Carolina First bank and the S.C. Asso­ the help of Richard J. Micallef, the current with the subject, talking until he was able to ciation of School Administrators. chairman of the Quarter Backers Steering get close enough to take a lighter and a gaso­ As a former high school history teacher, I Committee and a member from the beginning, line-soaked rag away from him . It was subse­ congratulate them with heartfelt pride for the John Grattan organized the many East End quently discovered that the downstairs apart­ work that is being done at Dent Middle business men and women, community leaders ment-where an 85-year-old man and his dis­ School. Under the leadership of principal and others who were committed to supporting abled 83-year-old wife lived-had been com­ Cheryl Washington, a personal friend, Dent the hospital. Born at Southampton Hospital 21 pletely soaked with gasoline. was chosen based on factors including how years ago, the Quarter Backers Club has Mr. Speaker, the actions of these two police they teach, what classes they offer and how grown into one of the most vital and active officers are a source of pride to the Long well the school interacts with parents and the members of the hospital family. Branch community. While I'm sure that Cpl. local community. Site visits are also made by Today, the Quarter Backers number more Howard and Officer Ahart would object to the judges, who comprise a team of educators than 200, men and women from every walk of being described as heroes, and would insist representing schools that have won the award life who have helped Southampton Hospital that they were just doing their jobs, their deci­ previously. Schools may win this prestigious adjust to rapid advancements in medical tech­ sive action under severe pressure reminds all award only once. nology. They have raised funds to acquire car­ of us of the great contributions that police offi­ Dent Middle School, located in the Midlands diac diagnostic machines, expand the ortho­ cers around our country make to our security, area of the Sixth Congress District, is a unique pedic sports medicine facilities and supply often at serious personal risk. school that represents the diverse population mammography equipment that formed South­ The Long Branch Exchange Club is part of of my district very well. Dent has not only an ampton Hospital's Breast Health Center. Col­ a national organization of civic clubs devoted economically, but also racially, diverse student body of 1,200. Students come from affluent lectively, the Quarter Backers are as integral to allegiance to the flag and programs to ben­ suburban areas, lower-income apartment com­ to Southampton Hospital as the 120 staff phy­ efit and educate children. They also stage fes­ munities and nearby Fort Jackson. Students sicians, sixty consulting doctors, nurses and tival events and other community programs also come from across Richland District 2 for other staff members in building a healthier throughout the year. a magnet program housed at Dent. The mag­ East End. net program, The Learning Cooperative, offers More than just fundraisers, the Quarter a longer school day, smaller teacher to stu­ Backers are the hospital's ambassadors to the TRIBUTE TO ANNIE SMITH OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS dent ratios, and challenging subjects for ap­ East End, reaching out to their neighbors, proximately 240 students from across the business groups, local media and schools, school district. building and cementing relationships with the HON. DANNY K. DA VIS Aside from the magnet program, Dent offers community. Their devotion to Southampton OF ILLINOIS an after-school tutoring program, study ses­ Hospital and their commitment to saving lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sions and help with homework for students and improving community health is all that mo­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 who need extra assistance. They also offer a tivates the members of the Quarter Backers. program called ALERTS who offer special This is the reason why they have flourished Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today I challenges for academically talented students. and grown during two decades of service. pay tribute to a citizen of this country who rep­ Aside from being chosen as one of the Pal­ That is why, Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ resents the best of what America has been, is metto's Finest, Dent Middle School is a finalist leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives and can become. for the Blue Ribbon School award given by the to join me in proudly saluting the Southampton Mrs. Annie Smith was born in Mississippi in U.S. Department of Education. The other Hospital Quarter Backers as the group enters 1906, moved to Arkansas with her family and schools in South Carolina chosen as Pal­ its 21st year of proud service to the hospital ultimately settled in Chicago, Illinois. metto's Finest are Riverside High in Greenville and the East End of Long Island. God blessed her with the gift of creativity. County, Reidville Elementary in Spartanburg She learned cosmetology and millinery, estab­ County and Shell Point Elementary in Beaufort lished her own shop and was an outstanding County. All four of the Palmetto's Finest EXCHANGE CLUB OF L ONG business woman for many years. She was a schools will be honored by Governor David BRANCH HONORS POLICEME N OF graduate of Madam C.J. Walker's Beauty Col­ Beasley and state Superintendent of Edu­ THE YEAR lege and was an Eastern Star. cation Barbara Nielsen at a March 10 gala in Mrs. Smith was a member of the St. Luke's Columbia. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Baptist Church for many years before joining Principal Washington says the awards be­ OF NEW JERSEY the Carey Tercentenary A.M.E. Church, until stowed on Dent aren't won easily and it takes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her death, under the leadership of Rev. K.K. the "commitment of everyone here, the col­ Owens. She was preceded in death by her laboration of everyone working together." It is Wednesday, March 4, 1998 husband, Joseph Smith and son Charles Gor­ obvious that Dent Middle School is indeed Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this evening, don. very committed to meeting the needs of an ex­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998, the Exchange Best wishes are extended to her son, Mr. tremely diverse student body and has pro­ Club of Long Branch, NJ, will honor two offi- Eugene Ireland, and grandchildren, Charlotte ficiently collaborated their efforts so that each March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2577 student gets the educational attention they de­ Food Bank has formed a partnership with the community to this goal, and I congratulate all serve. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join with me Texas Department of Criminal Justice whereby involved for making so much progress toward in paying tribute to Dent Middle School, with Texas prison inmates are growing millions of achieving it. congratulations to Ms. Cheryl Washington; two pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables on sur­ of the Palmetto State's Finest. plus prison farmland. Perhaps the most important ingredient of all MANAGED CARE CONSUMER PRO­ in the Houston Food Bank's success is com­ TECTIONS: WHY COSTS WILL BE HONORING THE HOUSTON FOOD munity involvement. As a private, non-profit or­ LIMITED BANK ON ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY ganization, the Food Bank depends on the support of concerned businesses, foundations, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK HON. KEN BENTSEN individuals, and the religious community for fi­ OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS nancial support to meet its annual budget. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES addition, about 4,500 hours are donated by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 4, 1998 volunteers each month. Because of the strong Wednesday, March 4, 1998 support of the food industry and its low oper­ Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the opponents of Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ ating cost, the Food Bank is able to provide managed care consumer protections con­ gratulate the Houston Food Bank on 15 years $20 in food for each dollar donated. stantly say that the cost of the reforms will of service to the community. The Food Bank As the Houston Food Bank celebrates its substantially drive up costs, and therefore will celebrate its anniversary with a gala birth­ 15th anniversary, it will honor two visionary cause employers to drop insurance coverage day luncheon on March 12, 1998. In keeping couples who put a roof over the Food Bank's for their workers. with its tradition of seeking ever new ways to head and a foundation under its dreams. Some of their cost estimates are laughable. serve, funds raised at the luncheon will be When the Food Bank was just an idea, philan­ Remember the old Western, "Have Gun, Will used to expand delivery of fresh fruit and thropists Joan and Stanford Alexander of Travel?" There is a whole industry in Wash­ vegetables and provide nutrition education to Weingarten Realty Investors stepped forward ington of Ph'Ds who serve the same bounty thousands more needy families. with an offer of donated warehouse space, hunter role. "Have Ph'D; Will Produce the There is much to celebrate. Since it opened which gave the Food Bank both a home and Study Results YOU Want." Or as the old its doors in March 1982, the Houston Food credibility in the community. Then, in 1988, the vaudeville joke goes, "If the man wants a Bank has steadily grown into the nation's late Albert and Ethel Herzstein donated the green suit, turn on the green light." fourth-largest food bank, serving 36 counties Food Bank's permanent home, the 70,000- One reason the studies are silly is that the in southeast Texas and feeding 200,000 peo­ foot-warehouse that is in use today. States are already requiring, for the roughly ple each month. Joan and Stanford Alexander's support of 50% of plans that they can regulate, that man­ When it began, the Houston Food Bank the Houston Food Bank from the beginning aged care plans comply with the type of re­ consisted of volunteers picking up food in a gave the organization public credibility when it forms we are proposing. Another reason is psychedelic Volkswagen bus and icing it down needed it most. They have been valuable that the managed care trade association, in picnic baskets. Today, the Food Bank oper­ members of the Food Bank's Advisory Board, AAHP, already requires as a condition of ates from a 73,000-square-foot warehouse offered wise counsel, and advocated on behalf membership that a plan comply with many of featuring 160,000 cubic feet of freezer and re­ of the Food Bank. The Alexander's support of these standards. The question arises, why frigerated space. It operates three bobtail the Food Bank is just one expression of their should there be much extra cost if the plans trucks, two tractors, and eight trailers for pick­ concern for the disadvantaged and suffering, are already complying with their trade associa­ up of donated food provided through a part­ which has also led to their involvement with tion's quality standards? nership with 300 food companies. Crisis Intervention, SEARCH, and Interfaith Using data from Blue Cross Blue Shield, my Since its inception, the Food Bank has pro­ Ministries of Greater Houston among many staff has compiled the following matrix of State vided 160 million pounds of food to people in other organizations. Their help in the Food actions. Clearly, the passage of Federal legis­ need. Last year alone, the Food Bank pro­ Bank's beginning stages is truly commendable lation will not be asking the managed care vided 20 million pounds of food and other es­ and their continuing commitment has made it plans to deal with issues they are not already sentials to 400 member charities, including possible for the Houston Food Bank to fulfill dealing with on a wide scale. food pantry programs, shelters for the home­ the potential they foresaw. STATE CONSUMER PROTEC'l'ION LAWS less, nutrition programs for the elderly, and The Food Bank lost one of its truest friends Attached is a preliminary summary of group foster homes. when Albert Herzstein passed away in March States' consumer protection laws. This infor­ These accomplishments are reason enough 1997. The son of Russian emigres, Albert mation, taken from the Blue Cross/Blue to celebrate, but the Houston Food Bank re­ Herzstein rose from truck driver and delivery Shield Association's 1997 Survey of Health cently received more good news when it was boy to president of Big Three Industries. After Plans, indicates that all but four states have honored with the Congressional Hunger Cen­ his retirement, Mr. Herzstein began to build enacted at least one of the managed care ter's 1997 "Victory Against Hunger Award." and lease warehouses. Through the Albert quality protections listed in the President's The Center praised the Food Bank as "a na­ Consumer Bill of Rights. In addition: and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation set Thirty-nine (39) states have enacted laws tional model for innovation and efficiency in up by him and his late wife, Mr. Herzstein prohibiting "gag clauses" in provider con­ feeding the hungry," specifically citing pro­ helped local charities, including the Houston tracts. grams that "engage all facets of the commu­ Food Bank, that provide food, shelter, and Twenty-nine (29) states have enacted laws nity in the fight against hunger. education, focusing on the construction of allowing direct access to specialists without This is but one of many well-deserved hon­ buildings to house their work. His gift to pur­ prior approval from the plan's primary care ors the Houston Food Bank has received. In chase the Food Bank's current facility ended physician. These laws apply primarily to OB­ 1984, the Houston Food Bank became a cer­ its four-and-a-half year quest for a permanent GYN's, but a few also refer to chiropractors, tified member of Second Harvest, a network dermatologists, and other specialists. An­ home and made possible a phenomenal other five (5) states are expected to propose association of 185 food banks across the growth in the numbers of people fed . Every direct access to specialists in 1998. United States. The Food Bank's honors in­ can and box of food that moves through the Twenty-six (26) states have enacted laws clude Second Harvest's Food Bank Award for Herzstein Center is a tribute to this generous requiring payment for certain care delivered Excellence in 1990, the Nabisco Model Food couple. in an emergency room. Almost half (12) of Bank Award in 1993, and the Hunger's Hope As the Houston Food Bank celebrates its fif­ these states also impose a "prudent Award for Innovation in 1996. teenth anniversary, its dedicated staff, volun­ layperson" standard. Another nine (9) states The Houston Food Bank's fresh produce op­ teers, and supporters are looking as much to are expected to introduce legislation with eration, the Produce People Care Center, the "prudent layperson" standard in 1998. the future as to the past. In the words of Twelve (12) states have external grievance serves as a model food bank program nation­ Board President Jerome Pesek, "As we blow review laws that require health plans to ally, handling six million pounds of nutritious out the candles on the cake, our wish is still allow enrollees to appeal coverage or claims fruits and vegetables each year. In another ini­ for a city without hunger." Mr. Speaker, I join denials to an outside medical expert of tiative that is being copied elsewhere, the the Houston Food Bank in rededicating our panel, if dissatisfied with the outcome of the 2578 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 plan's internal appeals process. Another 12 Sixteen (16) states (CA, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, quality standards for managed care plans in states are expected to enact mandatory ex­ IL, IN, KY, MD, ND, OK, PA, SC, TN, and 1998. ternal grievance review laws in 1998. WA) are expected to propose a framework of STATES' CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS (AS OF 1997)

Choice of Prohibition State Info disclo­ Access to Respect and Confiden­ Complaints plans and on gag tiality sure providers• ER services clauses nondiscrimination# appeals**

Alabama .. Alaska .. . Arizona ...... Arkansas ...... x California x• Colorado ... x· Connecticut .. . x x Delaware ...... x x·· District of Columbia X** Florida ...... •... x Georgia x·· Hawaii x·· Idaho . Illinois Indiana ...... Iowa ...... Kansas . Kentucky ...... Louisiana ...... Maine ...... Maryland _. x·· Massachusetts Michigan .. Minnesota x Mississippi . x X** Missouri x x Montana . x Nebraska .. x· Nevada ..... x New Hampshire x x·· New Jersey ...... x x New Mexico ...... x New York ...... x x·· North Carolina . x x North Dakota X** Ohio x Oklahoma . x· x·· Oregon . x Pennsylvania ...... x x•• Rhode Island x x South Carolina x South Dakota ...... Tennessee ...... x• Texas . x Utah .... . x Vermont x• Virginia ...... x Washington ...... x x·· West Virginia ...... Wisconsin ...... Wyoming ...... x Total ...... 34 35 39 24 *Twenty-nine (29) states have laws that allow direct access to a specialist without prior referral from the primary care physician . These apply primarily to OB-GYNs, but also can refer to chiropractors and dermatologists. Another 5 states (*) are expected to propose self-referral to specialists in 1998. ATwenty-six (26) states have enacted laws requiring payment for certain care delivered in the emergency room. Twelve (12) of these states also impose a "prudent layperson" standard . Another nine (9) states (A) are expected to intro­ duce this legislation in 1998. #Five states prohibit discriminatory practices (e.g., denying/canceling coverage, higher premium) against victims of domestic abuse. **Twelve (12) states have external grievance review laws that require health plans to allow enrollees to appeal coverage or claims denials to outside medical expert or panel , if dissatisfied with outcome of plan's internal appeals proc­ ess. Another 12 states (**) are expected to enact mandatory external grievance review laws in 1998. Source: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 1997 Survey of Plans.

GROWING UP BLACK IN Mr. Branson's story and others like it remind the family's laundry on an old wash board. SHEPHERDSTOWN us that throughout one's life many people give " Later in life I felt rather badly about that significantly to the legacy of America every- wash board," Charles says. She also worked day. · as a domestic. His father worked various HON. ROBERT E. WISE, JR. jobs. He was a laborer at Shepherd College, OF WEST VIRGINIA GROWING UP BLACK IN SHEPHERDSTOWN worked at the Blairton stone quarry and, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Mary Corcoran Lehman) the early 30s when the Depression was still Childhood for Charles Branson was enjoy­ hitting hard all over, he worked for the Wednesday, March 4, 1998 WPA. able. He was born in 1921 at his home on During the 20s and 30s Angel Hill was a Mr. WISE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to intro­ Angel Hill on Shepherdstown's East End. At mixed neighborhood, Charles remembers. duce for the record an article by Mary Cor­ that time, he says, every black was born at "We all played together, black and white, in coran Lehman for the Shepherdstown Chron­ home even though there were two hospitals the street," he says. " There were no play­ iGle of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This ar­ in Martinsburg. Transportation was a prob­ grounds. We 'd shoot marbles, set up horse ticle was written in commemoration of Black lem, he remembers. Very few, if any, blacks shoe pits and we played ball." Angel Hill had an auto in the 1920s. Charles' own fam­ children also played in the area where the History Month a few years ago. It is about the ily, for instance, got their first car in 1934 or life of Mr. Charles Branson, a local city coun­ Shepherdstown Day Care Center now is, he 35. says, in a big field that extended back to cilman, who has lived through an extraordinary The families in the East End were very where Porky May now lives. period of American history and provides a fas­ close. Charles' maternal grandparents lived Nathan Manuel, who is now a dentist, was cinating perspective of this time. just 20 feet away. The grandparents owned Charles' closest friend back them. " We had a While February, designated as Black History both their home and the home where nice group then" he says. " We 'd race up and Month, has come to a close, I wanted to place Charles, his parents, and his two siblings down the street rolling tires." He remembers lived and grew up. this article in the Congressional Record today. doing this with Robert Washington, Gene­ His parents, Charles says, worked very vieve Monroe's younger brother. " And I also The contributions of a person or culture to our hard. His mother, who died when she was played with her sisters." he says. society should not be limited to a specific just 38 from complications from diabetes, Black and white adults, who lived on Angel month, but should be celebrated year round. never saw a washing machine. She scrubbed Hill, also socialized, he says. " Society was March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2579 not integrated then" Charles adds, "but as brother Kenneth was fire chief in During a lull in the battle he and the others far as the activities of the people in the area Shepherdstown for many, many years and crawled out of their tank and black soldiers it was integrated." lived in the old King Street fire hall. and white soldiers freely mingled. "You When Charles Branson was 8-years old he In 1941 Charles completed high school. He couldn't get.more integrated than that," he started school. He didn't begin school at the remembers that Jennings Randolph, then a says. usual age of six because his legs were badly congressman, was the commencement speak­ Charles observed one instance of death at scalded with boiling water which tipped off a er. After graduation Charles came back to close hand. He was just 25 yards from a Com­ coal stove when he was six or seven. "I re­ Shepherdstown. But at that time pany B tank that was hit. He saw a soldier member taking those bandages off, " he says. Shepherdstown didn't have many opportuni­ trying to come out over the gun turret (snow When he did start school he realized for the ties for a black man to make money, Charles prevented escape from the bottom). He found first time that there was a difference be­ says. You could maybe work in the apple or­ out later the man died from injuries. tween blacks and whites. Charles had to chard for Goldsborough and Skinner at 20 In early January the tide turned when the walk all the way from Angel Hill to the far an hour or see if Shepherd had a laborer's job sun came out and U.S. ground forces received West End of Shepherdstown to attend the but that was about it. air support. Charles saw his first jet plane, a black Shadyside School. To get there he Instead Charles decided to go to New York German one, at that time. It dropped one walked right past the white school on the City with his friend C.J. Jackson. Jackson bomb, he says and was gone so fast he won­ corner of King and High Streets. It was had New York relatives; he had an aunt who dered what it was. about three blocks closer to his home than lived out in Mount Vernon, New York. The war ended for Charles on October 3, Shadyside and he says he used to wonder Charles found a job in downtown Manhattan 1945 at Fort Mead, Maryland where he was why he couldn't go there. The only time at 125th Street and Seventh Avenue. He mustered out of the army with a good con­ black kids went near the white school was started out as a dishwasher in a little res­ duct medal and a honorable discharge. after hours when they played on the fire es­ taurant. In six months he had decided it was Before his discharge, in August, he would cape tubes, he remembers now. not the job for him. He went to New Haven, not have believed I:te would return to civilian The great black educator Dr. John Wesley Connecticut where he hoped to work for the life so soon. He was on a ship enroute to the Harris was principal of Shadyside during the Winchester Rifle Works. One of his former Pacific Theater when a voice over the PA years Charles was there. He succeeded classmates worked there. system announced the end of the war and the Charles' grandfather John W. Branson. Har­ When that didn't transpire, Charles got a ship turned around to dock in Boston harbor ris was the senior Branson's pupil at one job in Ansonia at a big old country club instead. time. Branson's grandfather went to Page where he would up in the kitchen. "I never When he came back home to County, Virginia and taught in Luray. Sev­ boned so many turkeys in my life," he says Shepherdstown, he and Ruby brought the eral decades later grandson Charles would ruefully. "Time to get on back home." Back house at 308 West German Street where they follow in his footsteps. home to the orchards and Shepherd College. still live. He bought it for $600. It was a du­ Charles graduated from Shadyside in 1937 He was working at Shepherd for a regular plex then but later the and Ruby converted without ever going through the eighth grade. it to a single family home. He worked in the salary of $40 a month and board when he orchards until 1946. All the time his wife The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades married his wife Ruby in May of 1942. It was were all in one class and by the time Charles during World War II and every able bodied kept urging him to go back to school on the G.I. Bill. There were no decent jobs to be was in the seventh grade he had heard and man, black or white, was joining or being found, he says. learned it all. When it came time for the drafted to join the armed forces. "I was In 1946 he was called to work as a janitor eighth graders to take the state test, sev­ working at Shepherd when I got inducted at at the Army Hospital in Martinsburg. The 65 enth grader Charles took it too and passed. Fort Hayes in Columbus in December," he cents an hour he earned there was three The three others who took the test with him says. After induction Charles immediately times the 20 an hour he was making in the at the Eagle Avenue School in Charles Town left for Fort Hood, Texas where he was orchards and by now he and Ruby had four passed also. Charles had the highest score so placed in Tank Destroyer Training. children. The Army Hospital was converted he was named valedictorian of his class and During the Second World War the army to the Newton D. Baker Veteran's Adminis­ Clarence Holmes was salutatorian. was segregated. Entire divisions of black sol­ tration Hospital shortly after he began work The only black high school in Jefferson diers were commanded by white officers. and he put in an application to work for the County at the time was at Storer College in Charles became part of the 827th Tank De­ federal government. Still Ruby was urging Harpers Ferry. It was a boarding school. Dr. stroyer Battalion, Company C, Third Pla­ him to go back to school. Harris, whose son attended Storer also, took toon. But being commanded by white officers So in August of 1946 Charles registered for Charles to school in the fall. He came home hardly mattered Charles remembers, because classes in business administration at Storer for holidays. Board at the school in 1937 was he had to answer to non-coms, who were College. He selected a business administra­ $16 a month. "Even that was hard for my black. tion major because his college advisor told parents to raise," Charles says. Charles was a private first class and the as­ him he would be eligible for a G.I. loan to set Charles was at Storer for four years. In his sistant gunner in a M-18 Tank Destroyer. He up his own business when he graduated. "But junior year his mother died. Life became in­ originally received training for tank warfare I had no particular business I was interested creasingly more difficult then. He couldn't in Africa but in 1944 after the Allied invasion in," he says. "When I got out of school I had stay on campus because his family could no of Europe tank training changed. to get a job." So he switched to education longer afford the board so he went to work at The 827th was sent to Europe. Charles land­ and social studies. a white tourist home in Harpers Ferry. The ed at Marseilles and he and his battalion The commencement speaker at his 1950 $2 a month he earned enabled him to con­ took part in the invasion of Southern graduation was W.E.B. Du Bois, who had tinue his schooling. France. "In November, a couple of days after first come to Storer College in 1908, for a The tourist home, Laurel Lodge, was my birthday, I knew something was hap­ meeting of the Niagara Movement, the pre­ owned by the sister of Storer's Registrar pening. Whole battalions of various compa­ cursor of the N.A.A.C.P. That 1950 Storer Pansy Cook. "I wrung the necks of chickens nies formed. A communion service was held. class was the largest class ever graduated and plucked them on Saturdays," Charles re­ For the first and only time I had communion from Storer, Charles remembers. members-. "They had big chicken dinners on in the army,'' he says. In the second semester of 1951 Charles went Sundays and for the work they gave me lodg­ The next couple of days they began moving back to school. Although he graduated with ing in the furnace room of their basement." north towards the front. Then the snows a Bachelor in Social Studies. Charles had not Part of the job, he says, was to attend the came. They were especially deep in Europe completed his professional studies. By the furnace at night. The basement was so per­ that year, he remembers. "They came up to end of the summer session he had minors in meated with coal dust, he says, that even your waist in some places," he says. Finally business administration and physical edu­ though he changed the sheets once a week by they reached Strasbourg, almost to the cation. During one summer school session he the middle of the week "they were as black Sigfreid Line and headed towards Luxem­ attended a class with a teacher at the black as anything." bourg. high school in Luray, Virginia, Andrew Charles had meals on campus and because On December 16, 1944 in the early morning Jackson High School. The man's wife was he had so many friends there he always had Charles saw balls of fire and heard a roaring. principal of the school. Charles was offered a a place to keep his clothes and take a bath. It was a hot shell and he was in active com­ job as a teacher and football coach. "It worked out very well," he says. bat for the first time. He admits he was He had no car and no idea how he was On weekends he would hitch a ride to scared, "You'd have to be a fool not to be," going to get to Luray but the $2,400 yearly Shepherdstown with Charles "Cop" Shipley, he says. He was right on the edge of the Bat­ salary was more than he had ever made. "I who lived in the yellow house next to Trail's tle of the Bulge. just knew I would get there," he says. At Chevron where David Malakoff and Amy His platoon moved into an area supporting first he left his family behind and lived in a Young now live. Shipley's father Bob was the the 79th Infantry and the all-white 42nd rented room but by November Charles had first state trooper in Shepherdstown. His Rainbow Division, MacArthur's old division. found a house for $15 a month. 2580 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 However, in 1952 Ruby became sick and she as the Julia West Hamilton Award. This award cherished as a friend and mentor to many jun­ and the children went back to is presented to a student in each of the 14 ior officers, and many members of the com­ Shepherdstown. Charles would come home on senior high schools in Washington, DC and a munity, including myself. His career began as weekends by train getting in around mid­ four-year Julia West Hamilton Scholarship is night on Friday and leaving very early Mon­ a rookie cop. In a short time he became a mo­ day mornings. It wasn 't a very satisfactory awarded to a recipient from one of the senior torcycle policeman, graduating from· cruiser arrangement and in 1956 he came back to high schools every four years. To date, the patrolman. He spent almost twenty of his thir­ Shepherdstown. He worked once again at the League has provided over $68,000 in student ty-five years as Dog Warden and Manager of VA Center where he stayed until he retired awards and scholarships. the Mounted Police Regiment of the New in 1985 after sustaining his fourth h eart at­ Over the past 21 years the League has do­ Haven Police Department-keeping the regi­ tack. nated approximately $73,500 to the Hospital ment strong. Charles has never retired from public serv­ for Sick Children and has supported Howard Second only to his loving family, Strona's ice though. He has served a total of eighteen University's Sickle Cell Anemia Program. The years on the Shepherdstown Council. He first distinguished career in public service has became a councilman in 1974 but took two League has also contributed to the Brigadier been the greatest source of pride in his life. years off between 1980 and 1982. He spear­ General West A. Hamilton Scholarship Fund This devotion and pride will be his lasting leg­ headed the cleaning up of Back Alley after of the Washington Club of Frontiers Inter­ acy. The members of the New Haven Police the alley became a dumping ground fol­ national, the United Negro College Fund, the Department and the community of New Haven lowing the closing of the Town Dump on Cardozo and Eastern High School bands and have all benefited from his unwavering com­ Rocky Street. And he was one of the found­ the Eastern High School Choir for travel mitment to the safety and security of our com­ ing members of the Shepherdstown Commu­ abroad. Assistance is also provided to needy munity. For this, we offer him our lasting grati­ nity Club which was active in the present families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The youth center building until the mid 1980s. tude and congratulations on his retirement. The Shadyside School that Charles at­ League holds lifetime memberships with the tended was closed in 1946. Shepherdstown National Council of Negro Women and the blacks then went to the East Side School. Phyllis Wheatley YWCA. In 1980, the Ellen V. TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH MEYER That building now houses the Shepherdstown Johns Britain Award was established in honor Day Care Center. Although the Brown vs. the of the founder of the Julia West Hamilton HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Board of Education decision against segrega­ League, Inc. This award is presented for out­ OF INDIANA t ion in public schools was handed down by standing and dedicated services to a member the United States Supreme Court in 1954 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of longstanding. Charles says schools in Shepherdstown were Wednesday, March 4, 1998 not integrated until the late 50s or early 60s. Mr. Speaker, I ask that this August body join Three of his six children attended seg­ me in special tribute to the gentle ladies of Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today regated schools. The three older children, The Julia West Hamilton League, Inc. whose to pay tribute to a Northwest Indiana business Rose, Barbara and Charles, attended Jeffer­ motto, "THE ONLY GIFT IS A PORTION OF pioneer and the founder of Bank Calumet, Jo­ son County's black high school, Page J ack­ THYSELF" and good works, on the occasion seph Meyer. Joseph was born in Wisconsin in son in Charles Town. of their 60th anniversary, are worthy to be 1878. As a youth, whenever he could, he trav­ Only the three younger children, Leon, praised. eled with his father who was a professional Rodney and Brenda, attended integrated photographer. His father was particularly inter­ schools in Shepherdstown. All three grad­ uated from Shepherdstown High School: ested in photographing various aspects of na­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION ture and often took his son into fields and for­ ests. The young Joseph soon learned a great TRIBUTE TO THE JULIA WEST HON. MARTIN FROST deal about plants and nature in general. But HAMILTON LEAGUE, INC. OF TEXAS this happy arrangement lasted only a few IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years because the father died when his son HON. ELEANOR HOLMFS NORTON Wednesday, March 4, 1998 was not yet a teenager. As a result of the fam­ ily's financial difficulties, Joseph was sent to OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I discovered that an orphanage, where he received a technical­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES without explanation, my vote was not recorded vocational education. Wednesday, March 4, 1998 on Roll Call vote number 22, the Federal Upon graduation from high school, Joseph Agency Compliance/Civil Rights amendment. I Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay had to leave the orphanage. He went to Mil­ was present for this vote and voted Yea. tribute to The Julia West Hamilton League, waukee where he lived with a grandmother, Inc., which was formed in 1938, the outgrowth who provided room and board which enabled of 1O women who dared to dream. Mrs. Ellen IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT young Joseph to take a low paying job in the V. Johns Britain, the organizer, believed that OF FRANK STRONA FROM THE printing industry. He recognized that he need­ women joining together as a dedicated unit NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPART­ ed practical experience before he could go out might accomplish some of the things that MENT, MARCH 4, 1998 on his own. seemed impossible at that time, but could be Eventually, he felt he had enough experi­ helpful to the betterment of the community, HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO ence, so with a small loan from his grand­ education, youth and self. mother, he set up his own print shop in her OF CONNECTICUT Mr. Speaker the League was named to basement. Slowly he accumulated enough IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor a great woman who gave unsparingly of savings to open his own print shop on East her time, devotion and love to the causes of Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Water Street. He was a good printer, but not humanity, Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, who was Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay yet a good financial manager and he did not a participating member of the League until her tribute to Frank Strona, a devoted member of know how to locate a financial advisor. More­ death. The League was incorporated in 1971. the New Haven Police Department, who re­ over, Milwaukee was suffering from a reces­ The first president was Mary EC Gregory. The tired Saturday, February 28, 1998. sion at that time. Finally, he was out of money League is currently led by Mary J. Thompson. Providing for the protection and safety of and had to close his shop. His first business Mr. Speaker, The purpose of the League is our citizens from acts of violence is one of the venture, therefore, was a failure. (1) to promote benevolence, cultural and edu­ fundamental duties of government. But gov­ Joseph Meyer then moved to Chicago, cational interests in the community; (2) to ernment carries out this responsibility only where printers were in demand, and obtained strive to gain new knowledge and skills of through the work and dedication of people like a job with a large industrial printer until it was achieving better self-understanding, learning to Frank Strona. His extraordinary bravery and shut down by a long and violent strike. Next interact more sensitively and honestly with pride in carrying out his duties will serve as an he took a job in the print department of The others; (3) to encourage young people to aim example for police departments throughout Hammond Times. early in life toward education, develop good Connecticut to strive towards. But the desire to have his own business character and find a useful place in society; Mr. Strona served in the New Haven Police was strong. By saving everything he could and (4) to establish a monetary award known Department for over thirty-five years. He is from his job at the paper and with a small March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2581 bank loan, he was able to afford an old print­ A group of Hammond community leaders Today, the bank· continues to serve as an ing press which had to share space in his with a financial background approached Jo­ outstanding corporate citizen and partner with modest home with his wife and young family. seph Meyer about starting his own bank, but the people of Hammond. I want to briefly high­ Joseph soon heard about crooked gaming de­ this was a big step. He would have to risk ev­ light the bank's particular commitment to Ham­ vices and learned how these machines were erything he had achieved and he did not know mond's neighborhoods and the education of tampered with to cheat the public. So in 1908, anything about banking. However, over the the city's children. he wrote a short book exposing this scheme years he had learned a lot about running a Hammond is a city of neighborhoods. And and printed it himself-two pages at a time. business, the need for expert assistance and its future will be determined by the strength of This literary effort was well received and how to find that talent, the vital necessity of those neighborhoods. In 1989, the bank's very profitable. His initial thought was to ex­ having a business plan, focusing on your ob­ management began wondering what they pand his printing business, but he remem­ jective, assembling the right team, and making should be doing to strengthen Hammond's bered his failed print shop back in Milwaukee. sure that new income grew when sales grew. neighborhoods. They began with five separate He realized that his next business would have This time, he had the capital, but he had to focus groups, each drawn from a different part to be guided by a plan and that he would decide whether all the other things could be of the city. As they dialogued, it became clear need help with the financial side. put in place. that Hammond's housing stock, though still In thinking about his skills, he knew he had With careful reflection, and attention to de­ mostly in moderate to good condition, needed two strengths. He knew a lot about printing; tail, he assembled his team and opened the attention. after all, that's what he had been doing for Calumet State Bank on March 4, 1933. The So beginning later that year, the bank an­ several years. But he also knew a great deal rest, as they say, is history. Today, Bank Cal­ nounced its Neighborhood Investment Pro­ about nature and plants. Over the years, he umet is still largely owned by Joseph Meyer's gram (NIP). Through NIP, the bank began of­ had built on the basic knowledge he had family. It is the largest locally owned bank in fering home improvement financing to resi­ gained from those early field trips with his fa­ Lake County, with 16 offices and nearly dents of Hammond at pne percent below its ther. He became interested in the curative $800,000,000 in assets, a book value of over normal rate and on terms more flexible than power of native plants and the advantages of $78,000,000, and a multi-year string of record its usual underwriting standards. natural substances as dietary supplements. profits. This program has been offered every year For his life's work, he decided it made sense From the very beginning, Joseph Meyer in­ since 1989. Each year the bank sends a bro­ to combine both these talents-his knowledge fused his personality into the new bank. If you chure to all homeowners in Hammond. Now in of printing and his love of nature. look at the early ledger book, you will see that its eighth year, the bank has made over 800 He grew and harvested plants in the vacant the first day deposits totaled around $73,000. NIP loans. From antidotal evidence, bank offi­ land around his Hammond house, on land that Almost that entire amount came from Jo­ cials have strong reason to believe that with­ no one seemed to care about at the time. seph-either from his personal funds or from out this extra effort, much of the home im­ Marketing of these health foods and medical businesses he owned. provements financed by NIP loans would not But Joseph Meyer wanted to reach out to items would be through a catalog. Since he have occurred. They can say for certain what­ the broader Hammond community. He knew would print the catalog himself, his profit ever home improvement financing that would people had lost much of their savings when would be enhanced. He mobilized his eight have occurred anyway would have been at Hammond's banks failed. That loss had pro­ children and taught them to distinguish the higher cost to the homeowner. If nothing else, duced a deep distrust of banking, yet he also valuable plants from ordinary weeds and had the NIP discount has made rehabilitation of knew people's money really would be safer in them help in the harvesting. Hammond homes a more affordable propo­ his well-run bank than at home in a jar or His children were also put to work in the sition. under the mattress. So he hit on an idea that family dining room, assembly-line fashion, to Besides the Bank's commitment to rehabili­ would reassure the general public. He took fold and bind the catalog. Eventually, he was tation and remodeling Hammond homes some of his own government bonds and put able to purchase fertile land to grow the plants through its Neighborhood Investment Program them up as collateral to back the bank's de­ he needed and in 1925 construct a handsome and various credit counseling activities, they posits. Now people could be certain that even Tudor style building to process and manufac­ also give a great deal of attention to the Ham­ if the bank failed, there would be something to mond public schools. For about a decade the ture his products. That building still stands stand behind and guarantee their deposits. among the Borman Expressway near Calumet Calvin Bellamy, current President and Chief bank has had a formal partnership with Wal­ Avenue. In a few years, this business, then Executive Officer, tells me that the same com­ lace Elementary School. Some of the partner­ and now known as the Indiana Botanic Gar­ mitment to customers and community guides ship's key elements include an active Student dens, grew larger and his catalog was sent the present management of Bank Calumet. of the Month Program, banking curriculum first throughout the Midwest and later all over Before returning to that subject, let me first taught at the school, and student tours and job the country. Today, Indiana Botanic Gardens, say something about the Bank's Main Office, shadowing at the bank. Aside from these spe­ which is now located in Hobart, continues to which at nine stories is still the tallest building cific details, the partnership boils down to this: thrive under the direction of a Joseph Meyer in Hammond. several bank officers have a great deal of per­ descendant. The 100,000 square foot structure at 5231 sonal contact with these students, providing a By the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Hohman Avenue was begun in 1924 to house mentoring experience for these eager young country had slipped into a very severe eco­ the First Trust and Savings Bank which failed learners from a diverse, moderate income nomic downturn. Many businesses closed. But in the Great Depression. The building's steel neighborhood. this time, Joe Meyer's business did not fail. In frame is covered by Indiana limestone and at In 1997, Calumet Bank felt the need to ex­ fact, the Botanic Gardens continued to ex­ the base by polished Minnesota granite. The pand its involvement with the Hammond pand. It turned out that the herb and health main lobby has its same original and magnifi­ schools. More and more, its loan officers are food business was largely recession proof. His cent chandeliers. The American walnut ceil­ seeing credit reports on young people only out direct-from-the-manufacturer mail order busi­ ing-at least 35 feet from floor level-is deco­ of high school a few years already developing ness provided products at a lower price than rated with painted and inlaid designs. The credit problems. Excess use of credit cards his competitors, and his home remedies were original marble floors and columns still grace slow payment of bills and careless manage­ cheaper and more readily available than reg­ the lobby. ment of their checking accounts, these and ular medical doctors. In 1934, the bank moved from its original lo­ other problems are causing people in their But he did have one serious problem. The cation at 5444 Calumet Avenue to the present twenties and thirties to have difficulties obtain­ economic downturn was so severe that he Hohman location. The transfer of the bank's ing affordable home, auto and other financing. couldn't find a sound yet convenient financial assets and cash required a heavily armored Given these challenges, the bank wanted to institution to hold his deposits. In fact, in the motorcade. Fayette Street was guarded every be part of the solution. So in the spring of year 1933, Joseph Meyer was faced particular few feet by machine gun toting marksmen 1997, they proposed to Hammond School Su­ dilemma in that all of Hammond's banks had perched on roof tops along the route. perintendent Dr. David Dickson a program failed. He had no local place to deposit the $650,000 traveled down the street that day, a they call MONEY MATTER$. What they are dimes and quarters and dollars that were ar­ very attractive target in those Depression offering to do is go to all four Hammond high riving in cash every day at his plant. plagued times. Fortunately, all went well. schools and have contact with every senior. 2582 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 MONEY MATTER$ would consist of a three pation of the peasants. This declaration struck CAMPAIGN FINANCE R EFORM part series-first on the history of money and an immediate chord with the Hungarian peo­ the role of banks in the economy, next on the ple. The reforms immediately spurred the Aus­ HON. RON KIND proper use of credit and understanding the trian people to demand similar rights, and on OF WISCONSIN role played by each individual's personal credit March 13 a full-fledged revolution broke out in IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES report, and finally a session on how to man­ Vienna. age a checking account, including the proper On March 15, while Kossuth was in Vienna Wednesday, March 4, 1998 use of A TM cards. presenting his 12 points to the Habsburg mon­ Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, The headline of an Calumet Bank has also formed a Presi­ archy, students in Budapest armed only with article in today's The Hill says it all: "Soft dent's Council whereby four students from Kossuth's reforms seized control in what has Money Soars as Campaign Reform Falters." each high school meet with senior bank offi­ come to be known as the bloodless revolution. As an unyielding supporter of campaign fi­ cers over lunch for more in-depth discussion The following day the Hungarian delegation, nance reform, I am sickened by what the arti­ of banking issues and also career opportuni­ led by Kossuth, submitted Hungary's demands cle goes on to discuss, "The soft money ex­ ties in banking. This group will meet for the before Emperor-King Ferdinand. The Austrian plosion is a result of campaign officials find­ third time on March 5, 1998. The bank's goal monarch quickly agreed to the points, prompt­ ings innovative ways to channel the sup­ is to stimulate dialog since they recognize that ing the Hungarian Diet to put the revolutionary posedly non-federal money into congressional businesses also need to learn more about reforms into effect. Thus, Hungary's future campaigns. Campaign officials are boasting of what youth are thinking. was forever influenced as· the result of a their fundraising prowess: But this has reform­ As you can imagine, these school-based ac­ peaceful, lawful revolution. ers fearing that the growing stream of soft tivities represent a very significant time com­ The Hungarian Diet immediately began to money into Democratic and Republican con­ mitment. There are also some dollars in­ work nonstop to pass new laws. By April the gressional committees has turned into a volved, but the bank feels this extra effort and Diet had passed 31 progressive measures, mighty river that threatens to flood the political expense are important to the future of Ham­ which essentially amounted to a new constitu­ system's banks." mond and Northwest Indiana. As a community tion . These "April laws" attempted to provide Soft money contributions are unlimited and bank, Bank Calumet's leaders realize their fu­ for the needs of a nation moving towards the congressional campaign committees in ture depends on the community's future. modernization. 1997 set a soft money raising record of more Since Joseph Meyer founded his bank 65 Unfortunately, Hungarians did not have long than $30 million. As campaign finance reform years ago it has undergone several name to experience * * * government were intent on has once again died in the Senate, and gasps changes. But whatever the name, its commit­ squashing any semblance of Hungarian inde­ for life in the House of Representatives, the ment remains true to Joseph Meyer's original pendence. On September 10, Baron Jelacic, · fundraising machine gets more and more out philosophy of service to their customers and with encouragement from the Habsburgs, led of control . their community. 40,000 Croatian troops across the Hungarian Mr. Speaker, the problem is clear, there is As bank President Bellamy expresses it, "If frontier. Hungary, led by Kossuth, was in the too much money involved in the campaigns. the people of Hammond- individuals, govern­ process of building up its army, and initially The influence of money has created the ap­ ment, and businesses-continue to work to­ lost several battles to the invaders. Finally, pearance that special interests rule the demo­ gether as partners, our city's future will be at General Arthur-Gorgey, who was to become cratic process. People no longer believe they least as exciting as our past. Those of us in one of Hungary's greatest generals, was given have a voice in their government. I urge you leadership positions today have benefitted control of the Hungarian army. By April 1849 to schedule a vote on campaign finance re­ from the experiences of our predecessors and Gorgey's military brilliance and the tremen­ form on the floor of the House of Representa­ it is no less our duty to continue the work of dous bravery of the elite Hungarian Honved tives. We must act soon. The people of west­ building for an even better future." troops had driven all of the invaders out of ern Wisconsin have told me to continue the Mr. Speaker, Joseph Meyer was not in­ Hungary, and Hungary had officially declared fight until you agree to allow a vote. The peo­ stantly successful. In fact, he suffered a busi­ its independence from Austria. ple refuse to take "no" for an answer. ness failure before he found his stride. Yet, The Habsburg's were humiliated and forced despite personal and business setbacks, he to call on Russian Czar Nicholas I for assist­ eventually made a success of himself, and ance in bringing the now independent Hungary MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT provided an invaluable asset to the people of back under Austrian control. As a result, Hun­ CONGRESS Hammond as well as the rest of Northwest In­ gary's independence was short-lived because diana. in June, 1849, a joint Austrian-Russian offen­ sive overwhelmed the valiant Hungarian de­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON fenders. On August 13, Gorgey's forces laid OF INDIANA 150t h ANNIVE R SARY OF T HE down their arms before the Russians at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION OF 1848 Vilagos. Kossuth was forced to flee his be­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 loved homeland and would live the rest of his Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. JOHN D. DINGELL life travelling the world to gain support for insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, OF MICHIGAN Hungary's cause. In a speech made prior to March 4, 1998 into the CONGRESSIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his departure, Kossuth said, "My principles RECORD . were those of George Washington . I love you, Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Europe's most loyal nation." MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CONGRESS Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Although, the Hungarian revolution of 1848 One thing I have found over the years is join the state of Hungary and Hungarian­ did not end in prolonged independence for that people aren 't hesitant to tell me what Americans everywhere in commemorating the Hungary, it did result in at least one very they thin k about Congress. Many of the public's comments and complaints are very 150th anniversary of the 1848 Hungarian revo­ noble achievement. The revolution prevented perceptive and right on the m ark . P eople are lution. the Austrian government from revoking the quite right, for example, that Congress has In 1848 revolution swept through the Euro­ emancipation of the peasants and all other difficulty thinking long-t erm and that our pean continent. By March of that year, the rev­ unfree persons in the Habsburg's empire. For campaign financing system is a m ess. But olutionary sentiments had spread to Hungary, this historic accomplishment and for striving often what I hear shows an inadequate grasp which was ruled by the Austrian Habsburg towards the ideal of the American Revolution, of what Congress does and how it works. Mis­ empire. On March 3 legendary Hungarian pa­ Hungarians and Americans of Hungarian de­ conceptions about Congress can erode con­ triot Louis Kossuth made a monumental cent should always be proud . I join with the fidence in government and weaken civic in­ volvement. speech, dubbed the "inaugural address of the strong Hungarian-American population in the Some examples: The criticisms of Congress revolution". Kossuth's speech enumerated 12 downriver communities to celebrate the Hun­ are numerous. sweeping reforms that reflected some of the garian revolution of 1848, truly an important Ethics standards: People will often say most progressive ideas of the age, such as a turning point in the history of the Hungarian that Congress' ethics standards have de­ reduction of feudal rights and the emanci- nation. clined and that large numbers of Members March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2583 are dishonest and corrupt. Certainly some of efficiency and quick action. The founding disease. The proper harvests add valuable Members engage in improper conduct, yet fathers never intended it to be. They clearly and essential resources to the economy while most experts on Congress would say that understood that one of the key roles of Con­ reducing the potential for catastrophic fires by congressional ethics has improved consider­ gress is to slow down the process-to allow ably over the years. When I came to Con­ tempers to cool and to encourage delibera­ eliminating dangerously high levels of fuels. gress, there was no House ethics committee, tion, so that unwise or damaging laws are Mr. Speaker, the motivation of the Forest no written code of conduct, and no financial not enacted in the heat of the moment. Service these days seems to be driven not by disclosure requirements. Members could ac­ Constant bickering: One of the most fre­ what is best for the forest, but by what group cept lavish gifts from special interests and quent complaints I hear about Congress is protests the loudest. Meanwhile, timber budg­ convert campaign contributions to personal that Members spend too much time arguing ets and timber sales decline and administra­ use, and were rarely punished for personal and bickering. There clearly has been too tive costs escalate. Directing funds away from corruption. None of that would be tolerated much partisan wrangling in recent years, but timber budgets negates forest management today. people often don't understand that Congress Special interest money: Americans hear all is designed to allow contentious debates on plans, undermines public input into the proc­ the stories about the enormous amount of the major policy issues of the day. In a coun­ ess, and harms the forest ecosystem. Such fundraising Members must do today and be­ try as large and remarkably diverse as ours, impediments to the Forest Service mission lieve that Congress is a "bought" institu­ one of the key roles of Congress is to act as have resulted in a de facto policy of reduced tion. It is clear that the "money chase" has a sounding board for all the diverse groups in use, increased risk of wildfires, and deterio­ gotten out of hand, and that we ignore this our society. Allowing all sides a chance to be rating forest health. problem at our own peril. I would be the last heard as we try to reach a consensus on a Better national forest timber management to say that contributions have no impact on long list of difficult issues means that the programs are essential to the proper steward­ a Member's voting record. But there are debate may at times be contentious, but it many influences that shape Members' voting also helps to keep our country from coming ship of the national forests in Colorado and to decisions-including their assessment of the apart at the seams. the health, condition and structure of the envi­ arguments, the opinions of experts, their Conclusion: Public misconceptions about ronment. Accordingly, I have urged my col­ party's position, and, most importantly, · Congress aren't simply of interest to aca­ leagues in the Colorado delegation and the what their constituents want. Members demics. In our representative democracy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service to support know that if they don't vote the way their they have a major impact on how well our proper timber management tools to ensure constituents want, they simply won't be re­ system of government works. They lead to better forest health in Colorado. elected. public feelings of mistrust and alienation, Mr. Speaker, the Colorado State Senate has Impact of Congress: People will often say and give rise to cynicism about government that Congress' actions have little or no im­ in general and Congress in particular. Re­ spent considerable time evaluating the impact pact on their daily lives, even as they receive storing confidence in government requires of our national forests on the Colorado econ­ their Social Security checks, drink safe both improved performance by government omy. I hereby submit for the record the fol­ water, drive on the interstates, attend col­ and improved understanding of its role. lowing Resolution adopted by the Colorado lege through student loans, or use the Inter­ Congress is a complex, important, and fas­ State Legislature. net. Many aren't aware of the overall spend­ cinating institution, with both strengths and ing priorities of Congress, thinking that weaknesses. I am impressed almost daily SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 97- 26-ADOPTED BY most federal spending goes to welfare, for­ with the way it tackles difficult problems THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE, 1997 eign aid, or defense, when in fact the biggest and acts as a national forum in developing a CONCERNING THE SUPPORT OF PROPER TIMBER chunk, by far, goes to programs for older consensus. I am particularly impressed with HARVESTING AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL TO EN­ Americans like Social Security and Medi­ the role it has played in creating and main­ SURE BETTER FOREST HEALTH IN COLORADO. care. Such misconceptions can make na­ taining a nation more free than any other. WHEREAS, The health of the national for- tional policy debates all the more 'difficult. Ensuring that the American people have an ests in Colorado and the economies of rural Members out of touch: Most Americans accurate understanding of Congress' role in communities are at risk of current national feel that Members don't pay much attention national governance and its strengths and forest management practices; and to what their constituents want. My experi­ weaknesses is one of our most important WHEREAS, The threat of fire, insects, and ence is that most Members are acutely aware challenges in the years ahead. We need to get disease endangers the health, happiness, and of their constituents' views. They are in con­ Americans to think twice about the role of well-being of the citizens of Colorado; and stant contact with constituents and go to Congress and its impact on their lives. WHEREAS, Timber programs on national great lengths to solicit their views. They re­ forests have been almost completely elimi­ turn home most weekends, and closely follow nated in Colorado; and local opinion through staff reports, polling FOREST HEALTH IN COLORADO WHEREAS, The proper uses of timber har­ results, and local news reporting. Indeed, the vest as a management tool can effectively reverse contention may be closer to the contribute to restoring the health of forests; mark, that Members today pay almost too HON. BOB SCHAFFER and much time noticing every "blip" in the pub­ OF COLORADO WHEREAS, The proper use of timber har­ lic opinion polls and thinking about what vest as a management tool can help reduce will play well in the next election rather IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dangerously high levels of fuels resulting in than what would be good for the country. Wednesday, March 4, 1998 the potential of catastrophic fires; and Perks and pay: Many people complain Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. WHEREAS, Prescribed fires, used without about Members always looking out for their the complement of timber harvest, often de­ own perks and pay, enriching themselves at Speaker, the health of the national forests in stroy economically viable, renewable re­ the taxpayer's expense. Almost daily some­ Colorado and the economies of rural commu­ sources and violate air quality and visibility one will contact my office upset that Mem­ nities are at risk from current national forest standards; and bers receive free medical care or don't pay management practices. Severe threats from WHEREAS, Better national forest timber income taxes or contribute to Social Secu­ fire, insects and disease endanger the forests programs are essential for proper steward­ rity-none of which is true. Suffice it to say and the health, happiness and well-being of ship of Colorado's forests and improvement that Members are acutely aware that their the citizens of Colorado. While properly uti­ of the health, condition, and structure of the pay and benefits are highly sensitive politi­ lized timber harvests can effectively contribute natural environment; now, therefore. cally. Over the years Congress has elimi­ Be it Resolved by the Senate of the Sixty-first nated many special benefits, and it should to restoring the health of forests, timber pro­ General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the continue to do so. People are surprised to grams on the national forests have been al- House of Representatives concurring herein; hear that since I've been in Congress, Mem­ most completely eliminated in Colorado. · That we, the members of the General Assem­ ber pay has not even kept up with inflation. Many scientists believe that Colorado has bly, respectfully urge that: My current pay is $20,000 less than if my 1965 more, and older, trees now than at any time (1) The United States Forest Service Chief pay had been adjusted to inflation. in recorded history. The health and capacity of and the Colorado Congressional delegation Slow, messy processes: People don't like Colorado's forests is directly related to the vol­ support proper timber harvesting as a man­ Congress' slow, messy, ponderous processes, agement tool to ensure better forest health which allow bills to be buried in committee ume of timber harvested. Without proper man­ in Colorado; or stalled through lengthy floor debates. We agement, thinning or prescribed burns, timber (2) The Colorado Congressional delegation certainly need to streamline the operations inventory accumulates to the point where support the Rocky Mountain Regional For­ of Congress, but we misunderstand the role growth is impeded, and stands become sus­ ester's strategy to reverse the decline of for­ of Congress if we think it should be a model ceptible to wildfires, beetle infestations and est management programs and to reach a ------" - . . . ' ~ -

2584 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 more effective program level by the year TRIBUTE TO JUDY MELLO SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2000; and CELEBRATES 145TH ANNIVERSARY (3) The Colorado Congressional delegation support Congressional efforts to improve ef­ HON. NITA M. LOWEY HON. ELEANOR HOLMFS NORTON ficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA national forest managem en t, OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Be it further resolved, That copies of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 4, 1998 resolution be transmitted to each member of Colorado's Congressional delegation, the Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Chief of the United States Forest Service, Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, we have all tribute to the Sixth Presbyterian Church on the and t he Rocky Mountain Regional Forester. occasion of its 145th Anniversary of splendid come to accept that we now live in a global spiritual and civic guidance. Mr. Speaker, I commend the Colorado Sen­ society. One remarkable woman who recog­ Dr. Mason Noble came to the District of Co­ ate for adopting Senate Joint Resolution 97- nized this fact long ago is Judy Mello. I wish lumbia from New York City in 1852. He can­ 26 in support of proper timber management to to pay tribute to her today. vassed a neighborhood in southwest Wash­ ensure better forest health in our state. State Since 1994, Judy has served as President ington with the hope of starting a Presbyterian and local input into the management of our and CEO of World Learning, an organization congregation. The first few months, the group public lands is essential to maintain a healthy committed to helping develop the knowledge, met in the home of William and Amanda forest and thriving economy. I fully support skills, and attitudes needed to contribute effec­ Thompson. On January 23, 1853 at a meeting their recommendations for better state and tively to international understanding and global in Island Hall, Dr. Noble, with 32 people, voted local involvement in the planning and imple­ development. World Learning currently runs to organize Sixth Presbyterian Church. mentation of forest policies. This resolution, Land and a building were purchased at over 220 programs in 120 countries, providing sponsored by Colorado State Senator Don Sixth and C Streets, SW and the congregation direct program services to more than 300,000 Ament, enjoys very strong support in Colo­ celebrated its first Eucharist on February 14, individuals. World Learning runs a School for rado. I thank Senator Ament, and his col­ 1853. Dr. Noble served as pastor to the grow­ International Training and important cultural leagues for their efforts and dedication to the ing congregation for twenty years which is exchange programs. state . I assure my former colleagues in the longer than any of the eighteen pastors who Colorado General Assembly that I will do ev­ Prior to her appointment at World Learning, followed in his foot steps. The congregation erything in my power to improve efficiency, ef­ Judy made her mark in the world of inter­ worshiped in its first building for more than 65 fectiveness, and accountability in the manage­ national banking. She ran her own firm , J.H. years. As the city expanded to the northwest, ment of our national forests. Mello Company, which provided financial advi­ the members voted to move to Sixteenth and Kennedy Streets, NW. The Chapel, now the In Congress my colleagues and I on the sory services to clients, and subsequently served as Managing Director of Cambridge Choir, Primary and Nursery rooms, was dedi­ House Resources Committee and the Sub­ cated on Sunday, September 23, 1917. The committee on Forests and Forests Health are International Partners, an investment banking firm in New York City. Formerly, she polished seventh pastor, Reverend Douglas P. Birnie, working to ensure that the Forest Service and with the tireless efforts of the elders and trust­ the Administration hear Colorado's message her international credentials and leadership skills at the International Division of Citibank, ees, guided the Church through the difficult loud and clear. On February 25th, the sub­ period of World War I. Ground was broken for Marine Midland Bank, First Women's Bank, committee held oversight hearings on the Ad­ the present sanctuary on January 2, 1929 dur­ New York, Lehman Brothers, and American ministration's roadless area moratorium. ing the Great Depression. The first worship Express. There, county commissioners, forestry experts service was held in the new sanctuary on and Forest Service officials testified on the Throughout her career, Judy has worked to Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1929. The issue of access to our public lands for man­ help prepare America to compete in the global building was dedicated on Sunday, March 9, agement, resources and recreation. The For­ marketplace. The list of her commitments is 1930. The eleventh pastor, The Reverend est Service's new "no access" policy, by con­ long and distinguished: she served on the Godfrey Chobot, D.D. guided the members servative estimates, will lock up at least 34 Board of World Education; the Board of Direc­ through this building phase. Shortly after the million acres of public lands. Once again, the tors of the New York Business Development dedication, the Washington Board of Trade's federal government has proposed a one-size­ Corporation; the advisory board of the Nitze Committee on Municipal Art awarded the con­ fits-all solution in contravention of forest plan­ School of Advanced International Studies; the gregation its Award in Architecture and ac­ ning practices that formerly relied on local par­ Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center; and claimed the sanctuary as the finest example of ticipation and public input. the Board of Overseers of the NYU Graduate French Norman Architecture in the city. The carillonic bells were dedicated as ground was On March 26th, we will hold an extensive School of Business Administration. broken for the third phase of the present edi­ hearing before the House Resources, Budget I am also extremely grateful for her efforts fice on February 8, 1952. The Earl Franklin and Appropriations Committees into the oper­ to foster the careers of aspiring women. She Fowler Memorial Hall or Fellowship Hall with ations, budgeting and management of the For­ is a founding member and past director of the church offices, classrooms and the Church est Service. There, with my colleagues, I in­ Committee of 200, an organization of women Parlor on the lower level was dedicated on tend to examine better management alter­ CEOs, and a founding member and co-chair January 23, 1953-exactly one hundred years natives and push for positive change. Proper of the Capital Circle, which mobilizes capital after the church was organized. On November management of our forests can provide habitat for women-run businesses. She is a member 12, 1951, Dr. Fowler, the thirteenth pastor, for our wildlife as well as recreational and eco­ of the Women's Forum, and a past member of died in the pulpit just before the realization of nomic resources for our people. the Women's Economic Round Table. Her his and the congregation's dream for the new Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 97-26 dedication to the advancement of women in building. serves as a proper basis for congressional the corporate world is paving the way for the Twenty-four years ago, Pastor Donald D.M. oversight. I commend the document to my col­ women CEOs of today and tomorrow. Jones and a group of elders decided to open the doors of this Church to all who would leagues and urge their full attention to the I am delighted that the National Association measure. come. The Church continues to grow as a of Breast Cancer Organizations will honor multi-cultural congregation, with members from Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Judy Mello next week with their distinguished thirteen countries, and celebrates this 145th Colorado State Senators, Ken Arnold, Jim "Celebrate Life Award" for exhibiting the will­ Anniversary as a beacon of light in the na­ Congrove, Dick Mutzebaugh, Maryanne ingness to take control of her life, and the tion's capital. Tebedo, and Dave Wattenberg, who joined courage to determine her own destiny. I am so Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in Senator Don Ament in sponsoring and pro­ proud of her and I am hopeful her example congratulating this remarkable institution on moting Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 98- serves as inspiration to all women-and all the occasion of this anniversary knowing that 26. Americans. its future will be as bright as its past. March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2585 CELEBRATING THE lOOTH ANNI­ GALEA IMPLEMENTATION almost four years ago. It provides for defini­ VERSARY OF THE MEDICAL LI­ AMENDMENTS OF 1998 tions of terms necessary to clarify that Con­ BRARY ASSOCIATION gress intended that the telecommunications HON. BOB BARR carriers' existing network technology be HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER OF GEORGIA "grandfathered" or dee·med in compliance with OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GALEA, unless the costs of retrofitting such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology are borne by the government. Fur­ Wednesday, March 4, 1998 ther, my bill provides for the extension of Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ dates of compliance for the telecommuni­ Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I am very ducing a bill to amend and clarify portions of cations industry which recognize the reality of pleased to recognize the 1OOth anniversary of the Communications Assistance for Law En­ the delays that the industry has faced in its the Medical Library Association (MLA). forcement Act (GALEA), enacted into law on implementation of GALEA. My bill will not add Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MLA was October 25, 1994 (PL 103-414). The imple­ any additional costs to the government over founded on May 2nd, 1898 by four librarians mentation of this legislation-intended by Con­ and above the $500 million originally author­ and four physicians to "encourage the im­ gress to preserve the status quo of law en­ ized in GALEA. However, the delays occa­ provement and increase of public medical li­ forcement's electronic surveillance authority sioned by the FBI could very well add to the braries." and to define the telecommunications indus­ government's costs of this important legislation A century later, MLA has grown into a pro­ try'~ duty to assist law enforcement in the dig­ in the future. I urge my colleagues to support fessional organization which represents more ital age-is seriously behind schedule. this important legislation. than 1,200 institutions and 3,800 individuals CALEA's effective date is October 25, 1998 involved in the management and dissemina­ and the assistance capability and capacity re­ tion of biomedical information to support pa­ quirements set forth in the law will not be THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERA­ tient care, education and research. Whether available. TION POLICY ACT OF 1998 working in hospitals, academic health centers, The purpose of GALEA is to preserve the or libraries, MLA members play a vital role in government's ability to conduct electronic sur­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK improving the quality of health care throughout veillance in the face of changing communica­ OF CALIFORNIA the nation. tions technology, to protect the prjvacy of cus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Physicians have consistently reported posi­ tomer communications, and to avoid impeding tive changes in their diagnosis, choice of tests the development of new telecommunications Wednesday, March 4, 1998 and drugs, length of hospital stays and advice services and technology. In GALEA, Congress Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, with the end of given to patients as a result of information pro­ placed an affirmative requirement on tele­ the cold war and the break-up of the Soviet vided by medical librarians. The ability of med­ communications carriers to modify and design Union, nuclear nonproliferation efforts continue ical librarians to quickly maneuver through the their network equipment, facilities, and serv­ to be a priority for United States. Many events wealth of health care information on the Inter­ ices to continue to permit law enforcement to have taken place which have strengthened nu­ net, and to identify the most credible, relevant conduct electronic surveillance in the face of clear nonproliferation efforts. The cornerstone and appropriate sources of information for changing network technology. This require­ of international nuclear nonproliferation, · the each request has become a critical component ment, however, is subject to certain specified Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), com­ of today's health care system. conditions such as the reimbursement of the pleted its 25-year lifespan in 1995 and was In keeping with its commitment to improve industry's cost of implementation of GALEA made permanent. The former Soviet states, and expand the health information profes­ and the reasonable achievability of the pro­ Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus have joined sions, MLA assists librarians in the exchange posed changes to carrier networks. the NPT as non-weapons states and agreed of health sciences publications, offers con­ Congress intended that the FBI, which has to remove all nuclear materials from their terri­ tinuing education seminars and scholarships, been delegated the responsibility of imple­ tories. and continuously develops leadership pro­ menting GALEA on behalf of the Attorney Although the international community has grams designed to meet the needs of the General, have only a consultative role in the taken positive steps toward nonproliferation medical library community. In addition, MLA implementation of GALEA. Congress also in­ goals, new developments require scrutiny of places a high priority on keeping its members tended that the telecommunications industry current U.S. nonproliferation policy. Safety and up-to-date with respect to the latest break­ develop the technical standards necessary to security of nuclear weapons and materials in throughs in health care information tech­ permit carriers to implement the needed the former Soviet Union, the India-Pakistan nology. changes in their networks. The carriers are re­ arms race, North Korea's violations of the As we celebrate MLA's centennial anniver­ quired to permit law enforcement to continue NPT, continuing suspicions about Iran's nu­ sary, I believe it is also important to recognize to receive call content or call identifying infor­ clear activities, and the availability of weap­ the longstanding partnership between MLA mation, pursuant to an appropriate court order ons-usable materials and technologies are and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at or other lawful authorization. leading reasons for concern. the National Institutes of Health. As chairman The FBI, however, has gone far beyond its The breakup of the Soviet Union left an un­ of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, consultative role in the implementation of determined amount of nuclear materials scat­ Health and Human Services, and Education, I GALEA. The FBI has insisted that the indus­ tered throughout the former Soviet territories. am very familiar with the extraordinary work try's technical standards include requirements Large quantities of nuclear weapons, weapons being done at the NLM to improve access to for capabilities that go beyond the scope or in­ materials, and technology in the former Soviet health care information. By using NLM's state­ tent of GALEA. The capabilities proposed to Union are all potential proliferation problems. of-the-art medical data bases and telemedi­ be included by the FBI are costly, technically There are terrifying reports that nudear mate­ cine project sites, medical librarians are able difficult to deploy or technically infeasible, and rials have been illegally stolen and transferred to provide doctors and patients, often in un­ raise significant legal and privacy concerns. from Russia to rogue states. The sluggish derserved rural and urban areas, with the The FBI is now threatening enforcement ac­ economic conditions in Russia have provoked most current and accurate health-related infor­ tions and the denial of appropriate cost reim­ Russian nuclear and missile experts in accept­ mation. bursement to the industry if its proposed capa­ ing employment offers in rogue nations. And Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 21st Cen­ bilities are not deployed by the industry. In Russia isn't the only region of concern for the tury, it is clear that the telecommunications ad­ sum, these actions-the delays in the United States. vances of the Information Age will continue to issuance of technical standards and the re­ Since the end of the cold war, North Korea revolutionize the role that medical librarians quired government notice of electronic surveil­ has diverted plutonium to a secret bomb pro­ play in the delivery of health care in America. lance capacity-have caused the implementa­ gram, threatened to withdraw from the NPT It is with an eye to the future, that I invite all tion of GALEA to be seriously behind sched­ and blocked inspections. North Korea currently Members to join me in celebrating the past ule. has enough plutonium to build one or two 100 years of the Medical Library Association The bill I am introducing will merely clarify bombs, but refuses to disclose the extent of its during their 1998 Centennial Celebration. the intent of Congress when it enacted GALEA nuclear activities. Neither India nor Pakistan 2586 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 are a party to the Nuclear Nonproliferation U.S. FOREIGN MILITARY SALES TOTAL VALUE OF DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES SOLD Treaty-nor have they signed the Comprehen­ DURING FISCAL YEAR 1997 TO EACH COUNTRY /PURCHASER AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, sive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Pakistan has 1997, UNDER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES-Continued acknowledged the capability to build at least HON. LEE H. HAMILTON [Dollars in thuusands] 1 one nuclear reactor while some experts be­ OF IN DIANA Accepted­ lieve it has enough enriched uranium for Countries 10- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S Fy 1997 15 weapons. Both India and Pakistan have Wednesday , March 4, 1998 Macedonia (Fyrom) ...... 2,057 combat aircraft that, with modifications, would Malaysia ...... 11 ,481 be capable of delivering nuclear weapons. The Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mexico ...... 27 ,663 Morocco ... .. 3,466 U.S. continues to suspect Iran of using its ci­ bring to my colleagues' attention information Nacisa ... . 602 vilian nuclear program as a pretense to estab­ submitted pursuant to the Arms Export Control Namibia ...... 286 Namsa-General + Nike 7,358 lish the technical basis for a nuclear weapons Act with respect to U.S. foreign military sales Namsa-Hawk ...... 1,956 option. during fiscal year 1997. Namsa-Weapons ... . 4,438 Napmo .. 2,184 Today, I am introducing legislation that will The first table details worldwide govern­ Na to ...... 1,839 set forth a blueprint for accomplishing critical ment-to-government foreign military sales Nato AEW+C (O+S) 38,299 Na to EFA (NEFMA) ...... 1,505 nonproliferation objectives. The bill, the Nu­ [FMS] during fiscal year 1997 for defense arti­ Netherlands ...... 225,314 clear Non-Proliferation Policy Act of 1998, es­ cles and services and for construction sales. New Zealand .. 24,271 NHPLO . 200 tablishes fourteen policy goals for the United Total FMS sales for fiscal year 1997 totaled Norway ...... 64,494 States to pursue on nuclear arms control and $8.809 billion. This is a decrease from OAS HQ ...... 601 Oman ...... 11 ,541 nonproliferation. The arms control objectives $10.469 billion in fiscal year 1996. Org of African Unity ...... 250 are less important now for their own sake than The second table details licenses/approvals Pakistan . 101 Paraguay ...... 31 for preventing nonproliferation. A comprehen­ for the export of commercially sold defense ar­ Peru ...... 285 sive test ban, a global ban on the production ticles and services for fiscal year 1997. Li­ Peru- Intl Narc ...... 100 Poland ...... 4,893 of fissile material, verified dismantlement of censes/approvals totaled $11.013 billion, a de­ Portugal ...... 19,241 United States and Russian nuclear weapons crease from $14.558 billion in fiscal year 1996. Rep of Philippines ...... 20,055 Romania ...... 331 are measures that will help build international The tables follow: Saudi Arabia ...... 742 ,372 support for tough nonproliferation agreements, Senegal ...... 1,965 TOTAL VALUE OF DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES SOLD Seychelles . 62 could cap the nuclear weapons programs of Shape ...... 2,100 the threshold nuclear weapons states, and TO EACH COUNTRY/PURCHASER AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, Singapore . 192,230 1997, UNDER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Slovakia ... 2,003 could reduce the chances of future theft or di­ Slovenia .. . 216 version of nuclear material from the former [Dollars in thousands] 1 South Africa ...... 154 Soviet Union. Spain ...... 828,7 68 Accepted­ Sri Lanka ...... 74 Additionally, the United States must con­ Countries Fy 1997 St. Kitts and Nevis 187 tinue to support the International Atomic En­ St. Vincent + Gren . 66 Foreign military sales Sweden ...... 6,194 ergy Agency (IAEA) nonproliferation safe­ Switzerland ...... 13,413 Albania ...... $759 Taiwan ... . 353,737 guards, tighten nuclear export controls in the Antigua & Barbuda .. 262 Thailand .... . 187,413 United States and elsewhere, and increase Argentina ...... 18,981 Trinidad- Tobago 185 Australia .... . 287 ,524 the role of the U.N. Security council in enforc­ Too~~ ------.. __ _ 15,235 Austria ...... 27 ,187 Turkey ...... 339,597 ing international nonproliferation agreements. Bahamas 51 Uganda ...... 3,872 Bahrain 54 ,049 UNDHA .. 945 As we have recently experienced, these Bangladesh 1,592 United Arab Emirates ...... 5,586 measures will help prevent terrorist leaders Barbados . 139 United Kingdom 558,949 Belgium 122,049 Uruguay . 1,078 like Saddam Hussein from building a secret Belize .. 327 Venezuela 59,421 nuclear weapons program. Bolivia ...... 3 Zimbabwe 91 Finally, the United States must make it clear Bolivia- Intl Narc ...... 8,638 Bosnia-Hercegovina ...... 2,103 Classified totals2 609,749 that it will make no first use of nuclear weap­ Botswana ...... 439 Brazil ...... 24 ,962 Subtotal ...... 8,778,248 ons, that our nuclear weapons will only be Brunei 69 Construction sales used to deter nuclear attack. We should seek Bulgaria 4,332 Bolivia - Intl Narc $485 Cambodia ...... 1,246 Cambodia 49 to have the other permanent members of the Canada .. 103,253 Colombia . 500 UN Security Council-who are also the other Chad ..... 36 Egypt ...... 21,356 Chile 2,3 22 El Salvador ...... 1,834 nuclear weapons states-adopt such a 'no Colombia ...... 74,487 Eritrea 544 first use'policy and to pledge to assist any Costa Ri ca . 175 Ethiopia .... 388 Czech Republic 2,268 Germany . 1,4 05 country which is party to the NPT and against Denmark 32, 558 Morocco .. 3,476 which first-use of nuclear weapons is made. Dominican Republic 187 Ecuador ...... 4,158 Singapore 266 These positive and negative security assur­ Eduador- lntl Narc 1,81 2 ances can help build crucial support among Egypt . 1,065 ,593 Subtotal .... 30,303 El Salvador ...... 4,869 Total 8,808,551 developing nations to sign onto the NPT. One Eriterea .. 1,934 the other hand, if the United States begins tar­ Estonia ...... 999 1 Totals may not add due to rounding. Ethiopia ...... 1,120 2See the classified annex to the CPD . geting third world countries with nuclear weap­ Finland . . 291 ons, as some in the Pentagon might propose, France . 102, 163 Germany 325,754 LICENSES/APPROVALS FOR THE EXPORT OF COMMER­ it would give added rationale for those coun­ Greece 224 ,467 CIALLY SOLD DEFENSE ARTICLES/SERVICES SEPTEMBER tries to build their own nuclear deterrents. Grenada ...... 353 30, 1997 Now, more than ever, the United States Guinea-Bissau 121 Guyana . 70 [Dollars in thousands] must set a firm standard in the nonproliferation Haiti . 877 Honduras 910 arena. U.S. credibility and leadership in non­ Hungary ...... 6,905 Countries Cumulative proliferation suffers when Washington subordi­ India ...... 299 Indonesia ...... 793 Algeria ...... $57 ,938 nates nonproliferation to economic or other Israel ...... 524,988 Andorra 39 political considerations. None of the objectives Italy . 41 ,194 Angola ... 11 ,618 Ivory Coa st .. . 187 Antigua .. I in this bill will, on its own, stop proliferation. Jamaica ...... 50 Argentina ...... 198,780 Aruba 62 But by adopting a comprehensive nonprolifera­ ~~n __ ------346,758 Jordan .. 18,253 Australia . 416,030 tion policy, the United States can accomplish Kenya ...... 779 Austria ...... 36,413 its overall goal of ending the further spread of Korea (Seoul) . 853 ,987 Azerbaijan ...... 6 Kuwait ... .. 48,116 Th e Bahamas ...... 9 nuclear weapons capability, rolling back pro­ La os 1,070 Bahrain ...... 8,917 liferation where it has occurred, and pre­ Latvia 1,417 Bangladesh ...... 2,568 Lebanon 21 ,960 Barbados 96 venting the use of nuclear weapons anywhere Lithuania . 1,175 Belarus 12 in the world. Luxembourg ...... 4,326 Belgium ... 131 ,132 March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2587 LICENSES/APPROVALS FOR THE EXPORT OF COMMER­ LICENSES/APPROVALS FOR THE EXPORT OF COMMER­ bacco litigation, to reform the civil CIALLY SOLD DEFENSE ARTICLES/SERVICES SEPTEMBER CIALLY SOLD DEFENSE ARTICLES/SERVICES SEPTEMBER justice system responsible for adjudi­ 30, 1997-Continued 30, 1997-Continued cating tort claims against companies that manufacture tobacco product s, [Dollars in thousands] [Dollars in thou sands) and establish a national tobacco policy Countries Cumulative Countries Cumulative for the United States that will decrease youth tobacco use and reduce the mar­ Belize ...... 95 Singapore ...... 163,713 Bermuda ...... 68 Slovakia ...... 2,149 keting of tobacco products to young Bolivia ...... 1,666 Slovenia ...... 2,603 Americans (pending on Senate cal­ Bosnia Herzegovina ...... 32 ,714 Solomon Islands ...... 760 endar). Botswana ...... 3,013 South Africa ...... 10,865 Brazil ...... 191,334 Spain ...... 202,297 SD-226 British Virgin Islands ...... 4 Sri Lanka ...... 2,210 Brunei ...... 21 ,076 St. Kitts & Nevis-Angu ...... 5 MARCH9 Bulgaria ...... 459 St. Lucia ...... 44 BurlLibrary of Congress and 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. the Congressional Research Service, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Energy and Natural Resources and the Office of Compliance. To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ Business meeting, to consider pending SD-116 tion authorizing funds for child nutri­ calendar business. Appropriations tion programs, focusing on the Women, SD-366 Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov­ Infants, and Children (WIC) progTam. Indian Affairs ernment Subcommittee SR-332 Business meeting, to mark up those pro­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. visions which fall within the commit­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Appropriations tee's jurisdiction as contained in the Treasury Department. Energy and Water Development Sub­ President's proposed budget for fiscal SD-192 committee year 1999 with a view towards making Armed Services To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ its recommendations to the Committee Acquisition and Technology Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ on the Budget; to be followed by an To hold hearings on proposed legislation partment of Energy's enivronmental oversight hearing on sovereign immu­ authorizing funds for fiscal year 1999 management program. nity, focusing on contracts involving for the Department of Defense and the SD-116 March .4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2589 10:00 a.m. the proposed tobacco settlement; to be 10:00 a.m. Appropriations followed by an oversight hearing on the Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ implementation of the Indian Arts and Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ lated Agencies Subcommittee Crafts Act (P.L. 101-644), focusing on lated Agencies Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Arts and Board activities, resource To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Food needs, and mission. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Safety and Inspection Service, Animal SR--485 Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agricul­ and Plant Health Inspection Service, 10:00 a.m. tural Service, and the Risk Manage­ Agriculture Marketing Service, and the Appropriations ment Agency, all of the Department of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stock­ Defense Subcommittee Agriculture. yards Administration, all of the De­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-138 partment of Agriculture. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ Appropriations SD-138 partment of Defense, focusing on Na­ Transportation Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici­ tional Guard programs. timates for fiscal year 1999 for AM­ ary Subcommittee SD-192 TRAK, focusing on the future of AM­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:00 p.m. TRAK. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Governmental Affairs SD-192 United Nations. International Security, Proliferation and Labor and Human Resources S-146, Capitol Federal Services Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine health care Judiciary To hold hearings to examine nuclear quality issues. Administrative Oversight and the Courts nonproliferation and the Comprehen­ SD--430 Subcommittee sive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (Treaty 10:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine privacy Doc. 105-28). Appropriations issues in the digital age, focusing on SD-342 Foreign Operations Subcommittee encryption and mandatory access. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-226 MARCH19 timates for fiscal year 1999 for foreign Labor and Human Resources 9:30 a.m. assistance programs, focusing on infec­ To hold hearings to examine retirement Appropriations tious diseases. security issues. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-124 SD--430 committee 10:30 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ MARCH25 Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ 9:30 a.m. Foreign Operations Subcommittee partment of Veterans Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ cemeterial expenses for the Army. To hold joint hearings with the House timates for fiscal year 1999 for foreign SD-138 Committee on Veterans Affairs to re­ assistance programs, focusing on inter­ Appropriations view the legislative recommendations national narcotics. Legislative Branch Subcommittee of AMVETS, the American Ex-Pris­ SD-124 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ oners of War, the Vietnam Veterans of 2:30 p.m. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Ar­ America, and the Retired Officers Asso­ Armed Services chitect of the Capitol, the General Ac­ ciation. SeaPower Subcommittee counting Office, and the Government 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings on proposed legislation Indian Affairs Printing Office. To hold hearings to examine Indian gam­ authorizing funds for fiscal year 1999 S-128, Capitol for the Department of Defense and the ing issues. future years defense program, focusing 10:00 a.m. SH-216 on ship acquisition. Appropriations 10:00 a.m. SR-222 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici­ Appropriations Judiciary ary Subcommittee Defense Subcommittee Technology, Terrorism, and Government To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Information Subcommittee timates for the Federal Communica­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ To hold hearings to review policy direc­ tions Commission, and the Securities partment of Defense, focusing on Army tives for protecting America's critical and Exchange Commission. programs. infrastructures. S-146, Capitol SD-192 SD-226 Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee MARCH26 MARCH18 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ Appropriations 9:30 a.m. partment of Transportation. Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and SD-124 Education Subcommittee Labor, Health and Human Services, and Labor and Human Resources Education Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold oversight hearings on the imple­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ mentation of the Health Insurance timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ partment of Health and Human Serv­ partment of Labor. Portability and Accountability Act. ices. SD-138 SD--430 SD-138 Labor and Human Resources 2:00 p.m. Appropriations Business meeting, to consider pending Judiciary Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov­ calendar business. Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi­ ernment Subcommittee SD--430 tion Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Small Business To hold hearings to examine inter­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Of­ To hold hearings on the President's pro­ national aviation agreements and anti­ fice of National Drug Control Policy. posed budget request for fiscal year trust immunity implications. SD-192 1999 for the Small Business Adminis­ SD-226 Labor and Human Resources tration. Children and Families Subcommittee SR--428A MARCH24 To hold hearings on the Head Start edu­ Veterans' Affairs 9:30 a.m. cation program. To hold joint hearings with the House Appropriations SD--430 Committee on Veterans Affairs to re­ Energy and Water Development Sub­ view the legislative recommendations committee MARCH31 of the Disabled American Veterans. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. 345 Cannon Building timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Corp Energy and Natural Resources Indian Affairs of Engineers, and the Bureau of Rec­ To hold hearings on S. 1100, to amend the Business meeting, to mark up proposed lamation, Department of the Interior. Covenant to Establish a Common­ legislation with regard to Indians in SD-116 wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 2590 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 4, 1998 in Political Union with the United APRIL 2 partment of Defense, focusing on Bos­ States of America, the legislation ap­ 9:00 a.m. nian assistance. proving such covenant, and S. 1275, to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry SD-192 implement further the Act (Public Law To hold hearings on S. 1323, to regulate 94-241) approving the Covenant to Es­ concentrated animal feeding oper­ APRIL 30 tablish a Commonwealth of the North­ ations for the protection of the envi­ 9:30 a.m. ern Mariana Islands in Political Union ronment and public health. Appropriations with the United States of America. SR-332 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-366 9:30 a.m. committee 10:00 a.m. Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ Education Subcommittee Envrionmental Protection Agency, and lated Agencies Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Council on Environmental Quality. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Na­ SD-138 timates for fiscal year 1999 for the tional Institutes of Health, Depart­ Commodity Futures Trading Commis­ ment of Health and Human Services. MAY5 sion and the Food and Drug Adminis­ SD-138 10:30 a.m. tration. 10:00 a.m. Appropriations SD-138 Appropriations Foreign Operations Subcommittee Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici­ To hold hearings to examine airline timates for fiscal year 1999 for foreign ticketing practices. assistance programs. ary Subcommittee SD-124 Room to be announced To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ APRIL 21 MAY6 partment of Justice's counterterrorism programs. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Appropriations Appropriations SD-192 Defense Subcommittee Labor and Human Resources Foreign Operations Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings to examine issues relat­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for foreign timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ ing to charter schools. assistance, focusing on crime pro- partment of Defense, focusing on the SD--430 grams. U.S. Pacific Command. 10:30 a.m. Room to be announced SD-192 Appropriations Foreign Operations Subcommittee APRIL 22 MAY7 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1999 for foreign Indian Affairs Appropriations assistance programs, focusing on the To hold oversight hearings on Title V Energy and Water Development Sub­ Caspian energy program. amendments to the Indian Self-Deter­ committee SD-124 mination and Education Assistance To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:30 p.m. Act of 1975. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Na­ Energy and Natural Resources SR--485 tional Science Foundation, and the Of­ Water and Power Subcommittee 10:00 a.m. fice of Science and Technology. To hold hearings on S. 1515, to amend Appropriations SD-138 Public Law 89-108 to increase author­ Defense Subcommittee ization levels for State and Indian trib­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ MAYll al, municipal, rural, and industrial timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ 2:00 p.m. water supplies, to meet current and fu­ partment of Defense, focusing on the Appropriations ture water quantity and quality needs Ballistic Missile Defense program. Defense Subcommittee of the Red River Valley, to deauthorize SD-192 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ certain project features and irrigation timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ service areas, and to enhance natural APRIL 23 partment of Defense. resources and fish and wildlife habitat. 9:30 a.m. SD- 192 SD-366 Appropriations Energy and Water Development Sub­ MAY13 APRIL 1 committee 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations Indian Affairs timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Na­ Defense Subcommittee tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ To hold oversight hearings on barriers to To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ tration. timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ credit and lending in Indian country. SD- 138 partment of Defense. SR-485 SD-192 10:00 a.m. APRIL 28 Appropriations 10:30 a.m. OCTOBER6 Defense Subcommittee Appropriations 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee Veterans' Affairs timates for fiscal year 1999 for Depart­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold joint hearings with the House ment of Defense medical programs. timates for foreign assistance pro­ Committee on Veterans Affairs on the SD-192 grams, focusing on Bosnia. legislative recommendations of the Judiciary Room to be announced American Legion. Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi­ 345 Cannon Building tion Subcommittee APRIL 29 To hold hearings to examine competition 9:30 a.m. and concentration in the cable and Indian Affairs CANCELLATIONS video markets. To resume hearings to examine Indian SD-226 g::iming issues. MARCH5 2:30 p.m. Room to be announced 9:30 a.m. Judiciary 10:00 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Immigration Subcommittee Appropriations To resume hearings to examine the scope Business meeting, to consider pending Defense Subcommittee and depth of the proposed settlement calendar business. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ between State Attorneys General and SD-226 timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De- tobacco companies to mandate a total March 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2591 reformation and restructuring of how 2:00 p.m. Subcommittee tobacco products are manufactured, Foreign Relations To hold hearings to examine the conflict marketed, and distributed in America. European Affairs Subcommittee in the Caucasus. SR-253 Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs SD--419