January 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this 2000, the Indian Americans of the National REPUBLIC DAY earth.'' Capital Area held a Gala Banquet at the Omni Just last week, we paid tribute to one of our Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, in honor HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. greatest American leaders, the Rev. Martin of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Re- Luther King, Jr. Dr. King derived many of his OF NEW JERSEY public of India. On Wednesday, January 26, ideas of non-violent resistance to injustice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2000, the Embassy of India in Washington will from the teachings and the actions of Ma- hold a reception to mark this great occasion. Monday, January 24, 2000 hatma Gandhi. I am proud that legislation was In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me again con- approved by Congress and signed by the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gratulate the people of India on the occasion President authorizing the Government of India pay tribute to one of the most important dates of Republic Day. I hope that this new century to establish a memorial to honor Mahatma on the calendar for the people of India, as well will witness a U.S.-India relationship that lives Gandhi here in Washington, DC, near the In- as for the people of Indian descent who have up to the great potential offered by India's and dian Embassy on Embassy Row. The pro- settled in the U.S. and around the world. Jan- America's shared commitment to democracy. uary 26th is Republic Day, an occasion that posed statue will no doubt be a most fitting inspires pride and patriotism for the people of addition to the landscape of our nation's cap- f India. ital and a symbol of U.S.-India friendship. Mr. Speaker, there is a growing need for Exactly one-half century ago, on January IN HONOR OF JOSEPH A. India and the United States, the two largest 26, 1950, India became a Republic, devoted STEWART, SR. to the principles of democracy and secularism. democracies of the world, to work together on At that time, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected a wide variety of initiatives. India and the U.S. as the nation's first president. Since then, de- do not always agree on every issue. But I re- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH spite the challenges of sustaining economic gret that the scant coverage that India re- development and promoting tolerance and co- ceives in our media, and even from our top OF OHIO policy makers, tends to focus only on the dis- operation amongst its many ethnic, religious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and linguistic communities, India has stuck to agreements. In fact, our national interests co- the path of free and fair elections, a multi- incide on many of the most important con- Monday, January 24, 2000 party political system and the orderly transfer cerns, such as fighting the scourge of inter- national terrorism and controlling the transfer Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of power from one government to its suc- honor the memory of Joseph A. Stewart, Sr. cessor. And, despite external threats to its of nuclear and other weapons technology to unstable regimes. In 1999, when Pakistani for his many years of service and countless own security, India still remains committed to forces attacked positions on India's side of the contributions to the community. playing its rightful role as a major force for Line of Control in Kashmir, I was very encour- peace, stability and cooperation in Asia. As a longtime friend who enriched the life of aged to see that the United States recognized Mr. Speaker, India's population was esti- everyone around him, Joseph was a friendly, that India was acting legitimately, in its self-de- mated, just before the beginning of the new outgoing gentle man who always had some- fense, and that American pressure was millennium, to have reached and exceeded thing nice to say to everyone. He enriched the brought to bear to convince Pakistan to call off the truly remarkable milestone of one billion life of everyone he touched, including mine. its reckless and ill-advised attacks. I hope we people, representing approximately one-sixth Joseph Stewart, Sr. was born in Cleveland's can build on this progress in our bilateral rela- of the human race. In just a few years, India tions, with the U.S. recognizing and respecting Slavic village where he went on to graduate will be the most populous nation on earth. It India's legitimate security needs. Given India's from St. Stanislaus Elementary School and at- is indeed very encouraging and inspiring that size and long-term record of democratic sta- tended Cathedral Latin School until he moved the people of India have lived under a demo- bility, I believe that India should be made a to New Milford, in Portage County. In 1935, he cratic form of government for more than half a permanent member of the United Nations Se- graduated from high school where he was an century. curity CouncilÐa goal that I hope the United outstanding athlete participating in track, bas- In 1997, worldwide attention was focused on States will come to support, in light of the in- ketball and football. India as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of creasingly important role India will play in Joseph's commitment to community and its independence. But, many Americans re- world affairs in the 21st century. family was demonstrated from the 1940's until main largely unfamiliar with the anniversary India's vast middle class represents a sig- the early 1960's, during which he operated Jo- that Indians celebrate on January 26th. Yet, nificant and growing market for U.S. trade, seph's Meat Market on Sowinski Avenue. He Mr. Speaker, it should be noted that there is while the country's infrastructure needs rep- and his wife Helen would often give meat and a rich tradition of shared values between the resent a tremendous opportunity for many groceries to local customers who could not United States and India. India derived key as- American firms, large, small and mid-size. pay to make sure that these families had pects of her Constitution, particularly its state- Most of the U.S. sanctions imposed on India enough to eat. ment of Fundamental Rights, from our own Bill in 1998 have been relaxed, and I will work to- Of Rights. India and the United States both Joseph served his state and country well by wards the removal of the remaining sanctions. joining the Ohio National Guard and served at proclaimed their independence from British co- We must continue to work to preserve or re- Camp Perry in Port Clinton. Joseph, most re- lonial rule. The Indian independence move- start economic relations that have developed cently serving as a budget analysts in Cleve- ment under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi during the past decade, which witnessed such land's Finance Department from the 1970's had strong moral support from American intel- profound changes in our bilateral relationship, until he retired in 1985, lived a full, rich life of lectuals, political leaders and journalists. while creating a positive atmosphere for new public service in the Cleveland area. He pre- When Time magazine recently did its ``Per- economic relations. At the same time, I hope viously was employed at E.F. Hauserman son of the Century'' edition, Mahatma Gandhi that we can continue to build upon edu- Company as a payroll manager. There he be- was selected as one of two runners-up, along cational, cultural and other people-to-people came a founding member and officer of the with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, be- ties that have developed between our two credit union. hind Albert Einstein. Essentially, the editors at countries. I look forward to seeing the Indian- Time recognized Gandhi as one of the three American community, more than one million Joseph A. Stewart was a unique ray of sun- most influential and important people of the strong, continue to provide the important shine at Cleveland City Hall when I had an op- entire 20th century. Einstein himself believed human ``bridge'' between our the two coun- portunity to work with him as Mayor. He that Gandhi was the greatest man of his time, tries. leaves behind a daughter, two sons, five and was quoted as saying: ``Generations to Republic Day is being observed in America, grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a come will scarce believe that such as one as as well as in India. On Saturday, January 22, brother. He will be greatly missed. ∑ 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. VerDate 04<JAN>2000 04:36 Jan 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JA8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E24PT1 E2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks January 24, 2000 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2000 CON- Veillette in Congressman REGULA's office, My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- GRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT 2309 Rayburn House Building, by noon on Fri- oring Russell Manzatt. EXCHANGE day, March 3. f f TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANCES P. HON. RALPH REGULA IN HONOR OF RUSSELL MANZATT MOSS OF DECATUR, ALABAMA OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON.