August 1, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1465 as she embarks on this new chapter of her compete for discretionary funding to improve tions. This year’s parade travelled a mile-long life. their infrastructure systems. Each of our terri- route through the city and featured fire fighters f tories has a unique economic situation but we from Camden and Philadelphia on their trucks. all recognize the importance of having a ro- In addition to the parade, the day included tra- PERSONAL EXPLANATION bust infrastructure system to facilitate com- ditional singing, dancing, and foods, all culmi- merce and economic opportunities in each of nating in a concert on the beautiful Camden HON. STEVE KING our jurisdictions. For example, on Guam, as Waterfront. I thank the Puerto Rican commu- OF IOWA the realignment of military forces begins imple- nity for all they do to enrich and support South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentation, it may be necessary to develop a Jersey, and I pay special recognition to this Monday, August 1, 2011 ferry system so that civilians and military alike year’s Parada San Juan Bautista. can go between Guam and ports within the f Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- No. 325 I was unable to cast my vote on the lands. In any of the 50 states, the develop- IN TRIBUTE TO HENRY ‘‘HANK’’ House floor because I was ill. Had I been ment of a ferry system could be aided, in part, LACAYO ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ by federal funding through the Ferry Boats f and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program. How- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY OF CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION ON THE TERRI- ever, this would not be possible on Guam or TORIES ECONOMIC DEVELOP- any of the other smaller territories. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Further, major bridge projects on Guam like MENT ACT OF 2011 Monday, August 1, 2011 the Ylig Bridge Replacement or the Route 4 Bridge repairs are not eligible for competitive Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in trib- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO funding under the National Bridge Program. ute to Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Lacayo, who will cele- OF GUAM Instead, such projects must solely be funded brate his 80th birthday next month. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the Territorial Highway Program. Despite the fact that Hank and I disagree on just about every political issue, we have be- Monday, August 1, 2011 Given the scope and cost of many of these projects, other road projects are deferred or come friends over the many decades we have Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I have go unfunded. Thus, it is important to give the known each other. Hank is a man of great in- introduced the ‘‘Territories Economic Develop- small territories the same opportunity to com- tegrity and intelligence. What we do have in ment Opportunity Act,’’ a bill which would pete for this critical funding as any one of the common is a great love of our country and a amend Title 23 of United States Code, to pro- 50 states. desire to do whatever is in our power to make vide for the participation of the territories in Mr. Speaker, this bill allows us to begin a America a better place for all Americans. Federal-aid highway discretionary programs. discussion about the treatment of the terri- As Hank knows, I greatly respect his right to The bill provides a statutory fix to redress an tories in any forthcoming development of a be wrong on how to get there, as I’m sure he inequity in transportation funding options for surface transportation reauthorization bill. In says the same about me. Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American an era of tight budgets, it is only fair and right To say Hank Lacayo is a union man is to Samoa and the Commonwealth of the North- to allow Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Vir- say that Hershey makes chocolate. ern Mariana Islands. gin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the I haven’t time to list all of Hank’s accom- I thank my colleagues, Congresswoman Northern Mariana Islands to compete for crit- plishments, but let me touch on some of the DONNA CHRISTENSEN of the U.S. Virgin Is- ical infrastructure funding that will help to de- highlights: lands; Congressman ENI FALEOMAVAEGA of velop economic opportunities and facilitate Hank began his labor career in 1953, and American Samoa; and Congressman commerce in each of our respective jurisdic- was soon elected to serve as President of GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN of the Com- tions. UAW Local 887, representing over 32,000 monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, workers at North American Aviation/Rockwell f for their cosponsorship of this important legis- International in Los Angeles. In 1974, he ac- lation. The ‘‘Territories Economic Development RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF cepted a position with the union’s national Opportunity Act’’ ensures that our jurisdictions THE PARADA SAN JUAN headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, as an Exec- are able to compete for discretionary pro- BAUTISTA IN CAMDEN, NEW JER- utive Assistant to then President Leonard grams administered by the Federal Highway SEY Woodcock. Administration (FHWA). Currently, the jurisdic- He was appointed National Director of tions of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Vir- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS UAW’s political and legislative department. gin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the OF NEW JERSEY Under Democratic administrations, beginning Northern Mariana Islands are not eligible to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with John F. Kennedy, he served as advisor to compete for funding under the National Bridge both current and past presidents of the United Program or the Ferry Boats and Ferry Ter- Monday, August 1, 2011 States. He has also been involved with the minal Facilities program. This legislation would Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to electoral process of U.S. Senators, U.S. Rep- make the territories eligible to compete under honor and congratulate the Puerto Rican com- resentatives, State Governors and legislators, these discretionary funding accounts. munity of Camden on the occasion of the and national advocacy organizations through- Economic development and facilitation of Parada San Juan Bautista. The parade cele- out America. commerce in each of these jurisdictions is im- brates St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Hank is listed in Who’s Who in Labor, First portant. On Guam, a safe and comprehensive Puerto Rico and the namesake of its capital, Edition. He currently serves as a Commis- road network is important to facilitating im- San Juan. This year’s festivities occurred on sioner of the California Commission on Aging, provements in our tourism industry. It is also Sunday, June 26th and marked the 54th anni- is a past member of the CCoA Executive important for the transport of military equip- versary of the annual parade. Committee and chair of the policy/advocacy ment and personnel from Andersen Air Force In 1957, parishioners from Our Lady of committee. He is the State President of the Base to Navy Base Guam. Without a well de- Mount Carmel Church decided to organize a Congress of California Seniors and a member veloped and maintained road network, these parade. Their goal was to promote a positive of the board of directors of: the Ventura Coun- industries on Guam would be difficult to sus- image of Puerto Rican heritage and to share ty Community Foundation; El Concilio Family tain. Therefore, a stronger infrastructure net- their culture with the city of Camden. This first Services; St. Barnabas Senior Services in L.A; work is important to maintaining and expand- parade has since expanded into a month-long Health Access; Jewish Labor Committee; Cali- ing these economic lynchpins of Guam’s econ- celebration. The current organizers’ dual ob- fornia Foundation on Aging; and CSU-CI omy. jectives are to strengthen ties within the Puer- Foundation; and Board Chair for La However, in an era of declining budgets and to Rican community and with the larger Cam- Hermandad. He is also a member of the Cal given the current planned reductions in discre- den community. State University Channel Island President’s tionary spending (according to the current def- The Parada San Juan Bautista holds special Circle. icit that will be voted on today by the House significance to the Puerto Rican community in Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me of Representatives), it is prudent and respon- Camden. It is an opportunity for them to share in wishing Hank a Happy 80th Birthday and sible to ensure that the territories have the their culture with friends and enables them to wishing him many more with his wife, Leah, same opportunity as any other jurisdiction to pass on their traditions to younger genera- his family, and his many friends. VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:14 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.017 E01AUPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2011 TRIBUTE TO BRAD HUDSON cans employed through our nation’s vibrant alone, arts tourism contributed more than arts sector. I stand in opposition to the unrea- $192 billion to the U.S. economy. Arts audi- HON. KEN CALVERT sonable cuts proposed in Mr. Walberg’s ences spend money—more than $100 billion a OF CALIFORNIA amendment to H.R. 2584, the Department of year—on admissions, transportation, food, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Interior, Environment, and Related Agen- lodging and souvenirs that boost local econo- cies Appropriations Act of 2012.