September 28, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22933 to work additional years to earn back their INTRODUCTION OF THE CAN DO retires from the U.S. House of Representa- stock losses. BILL tives. Congressman RAMSTAD is dedicated to pub- With continuing economic uncertainty, we lic service. He served as a First Lieutenant in must bring relief to middle class families while HON. BOBBY L. RUSH the U.S. Army Reserve after graduating from OF ILLINOIS boosting investor confidence in an uncertain the University of Minnesota and then as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stock market. Today, I am introducing the Mid- Criminal Justice attorney before being elected dle Class Investor Relief Act, increasing the Friday, September 26, 2008 to the Minnesota Senate in 1981 and to the maximum annual capital loss a taxpayer can Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, today I am in- U.S. House of Representatives in 1990. take from $3,000 to $20,000. troducing the Communities in Action Neighbor- Today, he is a member of the Board of Direc- Current tax law is asymmetrical with regard hood and Opportunity bill, also known as the tors of Minnesota D.A.R.E and the Lake Coun- to taxing capital gains and writing off capital CAN DO bill. The Department of Justice re- ty Food Bank. losses. Long-term gains are taxed at 15 per- ports that, on average, 45 people are shot and Minnesota has been fortunate to have a cent while capital loss write-offs are capped at killed daily in America. Annually, there are leader like Congressman RAMSTAD rep- $3,000 per year. An individual who lost more 16,000–17,000 gun deaths in America. resenting us in the House of Representatives. Congressman RAMSTAD is one of a rare class than $3,000 in the stock market could take In contrast, the total number of American of members who always puts policy above years to rebuild his or her holdings. The Mid- casualties in Iraq, over the entire 5-year span of the war, is about 4,155 and for Afghanistan, partisanship, and with his focus on law en- dle Class Investor Relief Act will correct the forcement and health care, has made a real asymmetry of current tax law and help middle it’s at least 500. The combined total of casual- ties for Iraq and Afghanistan is less than 5,000 difference for families in Minnesota and across class Americans recover losses and rebuild since both wars began. More Americans are the country. their portfolios. killed in America than American soldiers killed He showed his immense courage and com- in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. mitment by speaking about his own challenges f Madam Speaker, as elected leaders of this with chemical dependency during his work on country, we must address this critical issue the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addic- TRIBUTE TO THE SHCC that inflicts so many of our most vulnerable tion Equity Act. His dedication to reducing the communities. This issue of gun violence af- stigma associated with mental health and fects all Americans, white, black, Latino, and chemical dependency and ensuring fairness in HON. SCOTT GARRETT Asian. And gun violence pervades in all of our health care has changed the lives of millions OF NEW JERSEY communities: urban, suburban, and rural. of Americans. This issue is not a black or white issue, and Congressman RAMSTAD served on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it is not an urban or rural issue. This is an Health Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Friday, September 26, 2008 American issue that we must address with all Committee and has worked effectively on of the resources we have at our disposal. issues relating to health care access. As a Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam The CAN DO bill offers a new strategy in freshman Member of the House, he recog- Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the dealing with gun violence. It combines strict nized the growing importance of technology to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of law enforcement practices, along with new op- health care and to Minnesota’s economy, and New Jersey (SHCC). To honor this organiza- portunities for mental health counseling, job started the Medical Technology Caucus. This tion, the State of New Jersey has designated programs, and educational and recreational caucus has brought much needed attention to October 13 through October 19 Hispanic Busi- services for at-risk youth and their families. the field of medical technology and created a ness Week. This bill is also unique in that it brings to- forum for Members and staff to learn more gether the entire community to deal with the about these important innovations. The health of the Hispanic business com- issue of gun violence by establishing partner- His important work in this area also has a munity is vital to maintaining the strength of ships between public agencies, businesses, global reach. I was proud to have Jim as a the New Jersey economy. This year, the community-based nonprofits, churches, partner in introducing legislation to expand ac- Statewide Hispanic Chamber of New Jersey is schools, and universities. There is an ‘‘all cess to voluntary family planning in developing celebrating 19 years of service and commit- hands on’’ approach in order to get all of the countries. It has been an honor to serve alongside ment on behalf of the growing small business stakeholders involved and provide a com- Congressman RAMSTAD in the Minnesota Del- community. They have positioned themselves prehensive and effective strategy that families egation for the last 7 years. I have learned a as number one out of the top 50 Chambers of and communities can support and get behind. Commerce of the State of New Jersey. As it is recorded by the Prophet Isaiah, lot from him, and will miss him. However, Min- ‘‘They will turn their swords into plows, and nesotans can rest assured that JIM’S public I also want to recognize Daniel H. Jara, service will continue long after he leaves Con- founding president and CEO of the Statewide their spears into pruning knives. Nations will not take up the sword against other nations gress. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jer- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring and they will never again train for war’’. sey. Daniel has been listed in the elite group the service of Congressman JIM RAMSTAD in Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues of the State’s 2006 Movers and Shakers Most the U.S. House of Representatives. to support the CAN DO bill and help end the Influential Business Leaders by NJBiz. destruction that is tearing apart so many of f The Hispanic market represents the fastest our communities. Americans of conscious NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY growing sector in the United States. In the must come together to stop the senseless MONTH Garden State, this segment of the population death of ‘‘The Daily 45.’’ When will we say has experienced an 87-percent growth in less ‘‘enough is enough, stop the killing’’. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY than 10 years. This year, it is estimated that f OF NEW YORK there are over 70,000 Hispanic-owned busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nesses, which support approximately 190,000 IN HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN JIM RAMSTAD Friday, September 26, 2008 jobs and generate $10.5 billion in sales. Ac- cording to the last economic census, New Jer- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam sey has the fifth largest concentration of His- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Speaker, over the past several decades, em- ployers, human resource professionals, policy- panic-owned businesses in the Nation. OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makers, and everyone who works have come The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Com- to understand the importance of supporting merce of New Jersey will hold it 18th Annual Friday, September 26, 2008 the often competing demands of work, home, Convention and Expo on October 17, 2008. I Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam and community. Support for the work-life jug- wish the Chamber success as they continue Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and gling act has expanded to cover the predict- striving to grow New Jersey’s economy. colleague, Congressman JIM RAMSTAD, as he able life events that occur throughout a career.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22934 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 According to recent data and studies, bal- served for five subsequent regular sessions. September 25, 2008. I was in my congres- ancing work and family is increasingly impor- During his time in the legislature, Richard dis- sional district attending a funeral for a fallen tant to the strength of America’s businesses tinguished himself, becoming the Democratic service member. today; 85 percent of United States wage and Floor Leader in 1995, the Chairman of the I respectfully request that it be entered into salaried workers have immediate, day-to-day Legislative Commission from 1997–1998, and the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD that if present, I family responsibilities outside of their jobs. the Majority Floor Leader from 1997–1999. He would have voted rollcall vote No. 637, On Or- According to 2007 report by WorldatWork ti- served as the Speaker of the Nevada State dering the Previous Question, H. Res. 1490, tled ‘‘Attraction and Retention: The Impact and Assembly in 2001. ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote No. 638, On Agreeing to Prevalence of Work-life and Benefit Pro- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my the Resolution, H. Res. 1490, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall grams’’, the quality of workers’ jobs and the good friend, Richard Perkins. Richard’s tire- vote No. 639, On Motion to Suspend the supportiveness of their workplaces are key less dedication to his fellow Nevadans and the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 758, predictors of job productivity, job satisfaction, Southern Nevada community are admirable ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 640, On Ordering the commitment to employers, and retention. and should serve as an example of a life dedi- Previous Question, H. Res. 1501, ‘‘nay’’; roll- Given the current economic crisis that is cated to service. I thank Richard for his ef- call vote No. 641, On Motion to Suspend the squeezing the family budget at a rate unprece- forts, and wish him the best in his retirement Rules and Agree, as Amended, H. Con. Res. dented since the Great Depression, from the and all his future endeavors. 255, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 642, On Motion to escalating price of such basics as gasoline f Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, and food, at the same time housing values are H.R. 1014, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 643, On declining, now more than ever it is essential to RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, H.R. give working families some relief. Time is the TIONS OF DERON MICHAEL WIL- 6950, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 644, On Motion new currency and has become as valuable a LIAMS to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amend- benefit as money. Research shows that work- ed, H. Res. 1421, ‘‘aye.’’ place flexibility is the most highly prized re- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS f sponse that employers can provide to 21st OF TEXAS IN HONOR OF TAIWAN’S NATIONAL century workplace realities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAY Workplace flexibility is not a trivial pursuit; it Friday, September 26, 2008 is a business imperative today. Corporations that engage in these family-supportive prac- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. JIM RAMSTAD OF MINNESOTA tices have earned 2–3 times the stock values, today in recognition of U.S.A. Olympic Team IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and creating a collegial, flexible work environ- member Deron Michael Williams for his con- ment has been shown empirically to create a tribution to the U.S. men’s basketball team in Friday, September 26, 2008 minimum of 9 percent of shareholder value. the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Mr. RAMSTAD. Madam Speaker, I rise No one is a pioneer; the path to flexibility is Deron Michael Williams was born on June today as a proud member of the Congres- well-traveled, and best practices abound in all 26, 1984 in Parkersburg, WV and later moved sional Taiwan Caucus to congratulate Taiwan sectors—public as well as private. Many busi- to Texas with his mother, who planted a love on its 97th National Day on October 10. nesses are doing an exemplary job in this for basketball inside him. Deron’s success The people of Taiwan have many reasons area already. H. Res. 1440 recognizes that began when he played as a point guard for to celebrate and be proud of their country. the goal of National Work and Family Month is the Colony High School Cougars. His passion Having elected President Ma Ying-jeou, the to encourage all employers to pause once a for basketball paid off and he was recruited by Taiwanese have returned the KMT party back year in October, take stock of the progress the University of Illinois. Deron gained national to power, thereby effectively passing Hunting- that has been made to creating great places attention when he helped get his team to the ton’s ‘‘two-turnover test of democratic consoli- to work, and move the bar up one notch, thus National Championships, and was named one dation.’’ By successfully transitioning from one setting a new goal for the year to come. This of the Big Ten’s Best Players. party to another and back to the original party, is the way progress is accomplished, one step Deron was also awarded the position of the people of Taiwan have proven their de- at a time. Today we recognize the importance third pick by the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft. mocracy is flourishing. of setting aside this time. His intensity and drive revitalized the Jazz and Today, Taiwan is a vibrant democracy with a strong market economy thanks to its strong f brought renewed energy to the team, and he was awarded the NBA Skills Champion title ties with the United States. Under the new Ma PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD earlier this year. Deron’s hard work led him to administration, Taiwan will only seek to fortify PERKINS the U.S.A. Olympic Team, where he and his these ties and continue to prosper as a nation. teammates brought home the gold. Madam Speaker, I would also be remiss if HON. JON C. PORTER Deron’s role on the U.S.A. Olympic Basket- I didn’t take this opportunity to push for the 111th Congress to pass a Free Trade Agree- OF NEVADA ball Team helped bring positive attention to ment with Taiwan. Taiwan is the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America, and with his team, helped contribute to the spirit of the Olympics. As a Member of States’ ninth largest trading partner, with trade Friday, September 26, 2008 Congress, I am proud to stand before you flows between the two totaling $64.6 billion Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today today and boast of the accomplishments of a last year. A Free Trade Agreement expand to honor Richard Perkins. man like Deron Williams, whose professional trade and improve economic growth, provide Richard has dedicated his life to serving his accomplishments began in my own district as enhanced opportunities for U.S. businesses fellow Nevadans and giving back to the South- the point guard for the Colony Cougars. and support an important democratic ally in a ern Nevada community. After growing up in Deron, thank you for your unselfish dedication strategic region. It is time we put our dif- Boulder City and Henderson, Richard grad- both on and off the court and for your role in ferences aside and pass this legislation which uated from Basic High School and subse- representing America. is long overdue. quently the University of Nevada, Las Vegas f f with degrees in Criminal Justice and Political COMMENDING THE AMERICAN LE- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Science. Following his graduation from UNLV, GION POST 490 AND LADIES AUX- Richard began a long and illustrious career ILIARY UNIT 490 with the Henderson Police Department in HON. JEFF MILLER 1984. He has served as the Chief of Police for OF FLORIDA the Henderson Police Department since 2006. HON. NICK LAMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS In addition to Richard’s dedicated service as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a police officer and first responder, he admi- Friday, September 26, 2008 rably served in the Nevada State Legislature Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Friday, September 26, 2008 for a number of years. In 1993, Richard was would like to offer a personal explanation of Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am privi- first elected to the Nevada Assembly and the reason I missed rollcall votes 637–644 on leged to recognize American Legion Post 490

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