E904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 24, 2002 I look forward to working with my colleagues and its organizer Black Lesbian and Gay Pride days as a patrol office through his service as on this important issue. Day, Inc. (BLGPD). a Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant and finally as f BLGPD’s mission is to build awareness of head of the department. During his tenure as and pride in the diversity of the Black lesbian, Chief of Police, Walsh also served on the JUDY BEAL—SAN DIEGO’S LABOR gay, bisexual and transgendered community, Board of Directors of the Oakland County LEADER OF THE YEAR! as well as to create a funding source and sup- Chiefs of Police, the Traffic Improvement As- port for organizations that are addressing HIV/ sociation and the Michigan Association of HON. BOB FILNER AIDS and other health issues adversely affect- Chiefs of Police. OF CALIFORNIA ing the AfricanAmerican community. In keep- From the very beginning of his police serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing with this mission, this year’s Black Pride ice, Chief Walsh worked to not only fight theme is: ‘‘A time to heal.’’ crime, but to prevent it. He developed and im- Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Since its inception in 1991, Black Pride has plemented a school liaison program in order to Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute a grown from a single gathering on the deter youth from heading down the wrong remarkable woman from my hometown of San Banneker High School Field to the largest path. He is also actively involved in the Claw- Diego, CA. Black Gay and Lesbian Festival in the world. son Community Anti-Drug Coalition. On Saturday, June 1, 2002, Judy Beal, Black Pride attracts attendees from every Chief Walsh’s dedication to crime prevention President of the Communications Workers of major urban area in the United States as well reached far beyond the city of Clawson. In America (CWA) Local 9509, will be honored as participants from Canada, England, Ger- 1993 and 1994, I relied on his advice, and the as San Diego’s Labor Leader of the Year by many and the Netherlands. This year more advice of Chiefs of Police throughout Oakland the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Coun- than 10,000 people will participate in a four- and Macomb County, to shape federal anti- cil. day celebration, which includes over thirty dif- crime legislation. With their input we were able While a native of National City, CA, in my ferent events including a Youth Party, a to create a community-oriented policing pro- Congressional District, Judy grew up in a Wellness Expo and the first Black LGBT Film gram that would most effectively address the small town 75 miles east of San Diego, Festival to become part of the official schedule needs of suburban communities. Jacumba, CA. She earned her Associate Arts of events. Black Pride culminates Sunday with I am honored today to join with the resi- Degree in Criminal Justice Administration at the DC Black Pride Expo at the Washington dents of Clawson, the local elected leadership San Diego City College, and then attended the Convention Center. and law enforcement officials throughout George Meany Center for Labor Studies at The citizens of the District of Columbia and Michigan in thanking Chief Walsh for his serv- Antioch University, earning a B.A. Degree in I feel a special affinity for any Americans who ice and wishing him well in his next endeavor. do not share all the rights and privileges en- Labor Studies. f Judy began her career working for Pacific joyed by most citizens of the United States. Telephone in El Centro, CA in 1964. Within On Thursday, May 23rd at 2:30 PM, the Sen- GUAM CONTRIBUTES TO THE two weeks of beginning her employment, she ate Governmental Affairs Committee will hold UNITED NATIONS INTERIM AD- joined the Federation of Women Telephone an historic hearing on the ‘‘No Taxation With- MINISTRATION MISSION IN Workers (FWTW) and became an active stew- out Representation Act of 2001.’’ My Lesbian, KOSOVO (UNMIK) ard. While in El Centro, she worked with Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgendered constitu- Cesar Chavez to organize migrant workers. ents feel the lack of a vote in the House most HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD She transferred to San Diego and, when acutely. They bear the burdens of our democ- OF GUAM FWTW merged with CWA, Judy became ac- racy, yet they neither have complete access to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tively involved. In CWA, Judy has held many its power to redress the injustices that befall Wednesday, May 22, 2002 positions including Lobbyist, Organizer, Stew- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered ard, District Steward, Assistant to the Chief Americans, nor do they have full power to re- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would Steward, Chief Steward and Local 9509 Presi- dress those special injustices, which we suffer like to take this opportunity to recognize indi- dent for the past 6 years. in the District of Columbia. viduals from my home island of Guam who During her Union career, Judy has nego- Furthermore, Congress has not yet pro- made contributions toward the United Nations tiated approximately 25 labor contracts, plant tected sexual orientation from discrimination. (U.N.) peacekeeping effort in Kosovo. The closure agreements, work share programs and Despite increasing reports of violence and United Nations Interim Administration Mission wage re-openers. She has written training ma- physical abuse against Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sex- in Kosovo (UNMIK) was the result of the Se- terial and instructed classes for basic and ad- ual, and Transgendered Americans, Congress curity Council resolution 1244 authorizing the vanced stewards, collective bargaining, orga- has not enacted protections against hate U.N. Secretary-General to establish an interim nizing, and labor law for both, the National crimes. Congress must pass the Employment civilian administration in the war-ravaged prov- Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Congress ince of Kosovo under the auspices of the U.N. Act. She has lobbied in Sacramento, CA and must pass the Hate Crime Prevention Act. Taking effect on June 10, 1999, the resolution Washington, DC for numerous bills pertaining Congress must pass the Permanent Partners called upon UNMIK to perform basic civilian to the needs of working families. Immigration Act. Congress must return full vot- administrative functions and promote the es- Judy is a staunch supporter of life long ing rights to the District of Columbia. tablishment of substantial autonomy and self- learning and has promoted education by con- Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in government in Kosovo. These foundations stantly looking for new areas within the tech- saluting the 12th Annual Black Pride Festival; were laid toward the facilitation of a political nical environment to offer training to members its organizers, Black Lesbian and Gay Pride process that was to determine Kosovo’s future and their families. Day, Inc.; its sponsors; and the volunteers status. UNMIK was also tasked to coordinate Mr. Speaker, thousands of San Diegans whose dedicated and creative energy make the humanitarian and disaster relief from inter- enjoy a higher quality of life because of the ef- Black Pride possible. national agencies as well as the reconstruction forts of Judy Beal—San Diego’s Labor Leader f of key infrastructure. During this period it was of the Year. TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL WALSH a paramount goal to maintain civil law and f order, promote human rights, and assure the safe and unimpeded return of all refugees and REQUESTING THE HOUSE TO HON. SANDER M. LEVIN displaced persons to their homes in Kosovo. A HONOR BLACK LESBIAN AND OF MICHIGAN significant role was played by the UNMIK GAY PRIDE DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES International Civilian Police in the realization of Wednesday, May 22, 2002 these goals. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Unlike previous U.N. operations where the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA honor a friend and a distinguished member of major task was to monitor various activities, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Michigan law enforcement community. the UNMIK police was required to maintain Chief of Police, Michael Walsh, is retiring from order and enforce the law. UNMIK was tasked Wednesday, May 22, 2002 the City of Clawson after over thirty years of with establishing and developing a profes- Mr. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay service. sional, impartial and independent local police, tribute to Washington, DC’s 12th Annual Black Chief Walsh took pride in keeping the city of called Kosovo Police Service (KPS). Tem- Pride Festival, May 24 through May 27, 2002, Clawson safe and protected from his early porary law enforcement was to be provided by

VerDate 112000 03:06 May 25, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MY8.065 pfrm04 PsN: E24PT1 May 24, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E905 members of this international unit until such IN HONOR OF WILLIAM A. NEWSOM A TRIBUTE TO VICTORIA time when the local police is able to enforce McMURRAY FOR 41 YEARS OF law and order according to international stand- FEDERAL SERVICE ards. For the past several years, however, the HON. NANCY PELOSI UNMIK police has been the only law enforce- OF CALIFORNIA HON. JERRY LEWIS ment unit in Kosovo. OF CALIFORNIA Out of the almost five thousand members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Kosovo Police Service, several individuals hail from my home island of Guam. These in- Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Wednesday, May 22, 2002 dividuals—Bob Cruz, Marc Howard, Ferdinand Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I Ibabao, Phil Leddy, Andy Pellacani, Joanne ute to Justice William A. Newsom as he is rec- would like today to pay tribute to Victoria Oliva, Mark Riley, Jay Thornton, Ed Toves, ognized by the San Francisco Forum as the McMurray for her more than 41 years of serv- Helen Vibar, and Tracy Volta—made personal ‘‘San Franciscan of the Year.’’ The San Fran- ice with the federal judiciary. Starting as a contributions toward establishing law and cisco Forum, dedicated to preserving the cul- temporary bankruptcy clerk in 1961, Ms. order in Kosovo. In addition to dealing with tural, social, and philosophical values of San McMurray has worked her way up to be chief local crime, these individuals also assisted in Francisco, has made an excellent choice by deputy of operations for the Central District of providing security for people who are threat- selecting Bill Newsom for this award. A man California, U.S. Bankruptcy Court. ened by ethnic violence and political repercus- with a kind heart, diverse interests, and great Nicky McMurray, as she is known to her sions. Additional duties include the protection abilities, Bill embodies the best of San Fran- friends and co-workers, began her service as of U.N. officials assigned to Kosovo. Ferdi- a temporary clerk in the Riverside division, cisco. nand Ibabao, a distinguished member of this and was made a permanent clerk in 1962. group, won a citation for preventing a potential A native of San Francisco, Bill earned his She worked at every position in the office and assassination attempt on an international bachelor’s degree in French Literature from was promoted to deputy-in-charge in 1974. judge who had earlier refused a bribe from a the University of San Francisco. Following She worked her way to become assistant chief criminal defendant. graduation, he served for two years on active deputy of operations for the Central District in The work of UNMIK is commendable. Also duty as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army 1996, while still serving as deputy in charge at deserving of note are the substantial contribu- Artillery and then for four years on reserve the Riverside division. tions made by individuals from Guam to this duty as a First Lieutenant. While in the Re- In her current job, Ms. McMurray manages humanitarian mission. In the performance of serves, he completed his law degree at Stan- 65 deputy clerks, who support four federal their duties, these men and women have ford University and then stayed at Stanford to bankruptcy judges and their chambers staff. brought credit to themselves and the people of receive a Master of Arts degree in English Lit- She has been highly praised by many co- Guam. I urge them to keep up the good work. erature. workers, from judges to clerks, for her effi- f His early career as a lawyer included time ciency, compassion, sensitivity and consider- HONORING MARK S. HAYWARD spent working as an Associate Attorney with ation for everyone who works in the district. Willick, Wheat, Geary, Adams, & Charles, with The Central District, which is largest bank- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY James Martin Maclnnis, and with Getty Oil ruptcy court in the United States, was once Italiana, serving as in-house counsel for the ranked fifth worst among the 91 courts across OF RHODE ISLAND the nation. Under Ms. McMurray’s leadership, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES corporation’s office in Rome. His responsibil- ities to the Getty Family would later include it is now ranked second best. She has suc- Wednesday, May 22, 2002 service as a Trustee for several of the family’s cessfully managed two major relocations of Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- trusts and foundations. His current business, the Riverside Division, as well as two tech- er, I rise today to pay tribute to a good friend Newsom Associates, directs the personal busi- nology conversions. and noteworthy Rhode Islander, Mark S. Hay- ness operation of his longtime friend, Gordon The Riverside Division under her direction ward. Getty. has successfully completed a five-year Judicial Mark S. Hayward was appointed District Di- Workload Equalization Program, pioneered rector of the Rhode Island Small Business Ad- Bill became an Attorney at Law in Tahoe hearings by video conference, and is now ministration District Office in March 2000. He City, California. He specialized in environ- serving as a pilot project for digital court re- joined the Rhode Island District Office as Dep- mental litigation, and his clients included the cording for the district. uty Director in 1991 and served as the Acting Sierra Club, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Ms. McMurray has been an ex-officio mem- District Director beginning in early 1999. and the Audubon Society. After eight years in ber of the board of directors of the Inland Em- As those of us in Congress know, the Small private practice, he was elected to the Supe- pire Bankruptcy Forum since 1993, and is a Business Administration is an independent rior Court of Placer County where he served member of the Bankruptcy Study Group, the agency with the goal of providing aid, counsel, as a member of the Juvenile Justice Commis- National Council of Bankruptcy Clerks, and the assistance to small businesses. SBA protects sion and coordinated the creation of a county- Federal Court Clerks Association. the interests of small business preserving free wide child abuse prevention program. Mr. Speaker, Nicky McMurray is retiring competitive enterprise and strengthening our His work in Placer County was highly re- from the federal bankruptcy court system. I economy through help to small business per- garded, and in 1978 he was appointed to be ask you and my colleagues to please join me sons. an Associate Justice of the California Court of in thanking her for those 41 years of dedicated Mr. Hayward is responsible for the manage- Appeal at San Francisco. He was then elected public service, and wish her well in her future ment and delivery of the SBA’s financial and twice to twelve-year terms. Bill served with endeavors. technical assistance programs for the state of distinction on the bench and earned a reputa- f Rhode Island. He has initiated and developed tion for fairness, diligence, and his commit- outreach programs to enhance the New Mar- ment to his principles. 2002 GUAM BUSINESS HALL OF kets initiatives, including an expanded Minority FAME LAUREATES Bill has also been an outstanding environ- Enterprise Development Week, Rhode Island mental champion. He is a Trustee for the En- Salute to Small Business, the largest event of vironmental Defense Fund, Sierra Legal De- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD its kind in the nation. fense, the Sierra Club Foundation, and the OF GUAM He began his career in federal service in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1982 and was appointed the U.S. Small Busi- Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund. He is a Di- Wednesday, May 22, 2002 ness Administration’s Acting Chief Council for rector of The Wildlife Conservancy and the Advocacy in 1990. He has also served our Mountain Lion Foundation. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, for the Nation through positions with the Environ- Bill Newsom has been a wise judge, a trust- past decade, the Guam Business Hall of mental Protection Agency, and Department of ed counselor, a great father, and a loyal Fame has paid tribute to outstanding business Interior. friend. He is engaged in the issues of his day leaders who have made positive contributions I ask the House of Representatives to join and always of service to his community. I am towards the economic growth of the island of me today in commending Mark Hayward for proud to join his daughter, Hillary, his son, Guam. Residents of Guam as well as busi- his outstanding contribution to the Rhode Is- Gavin, and the San Francisco Forum in salut- nesses that have operated on Guam for at land small business community. ing him. least ten years may be nominated for this

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