7730 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 19871 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLA­ persons most closely involved in its implemen­ with this project we can cure this dreaded af­ TION TO REAUTHORIZE CHAP­ tation. I hope to continue to work with my col­ fliction. TER 2 OF THE ECIA leagues in Congress in order to perfect this legislation so that it can best meet the needs COMMEMORATING LARRY VUIL­ HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING of our Nation's schools. LEMOT'S SERVICE TO THE NATION OF PENNSYLVANIA THE MIAMI PROJECT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 1, 1987 HON. LAWRENCE J. SMITH HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER OF ILLINOIS Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, last week I OF FLORIDA introduced H.R. 1795 which would reauthorize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chapter 2 of the Education Consolidation and Wednesday, April 1, 1987 Wednesday, April 1, 1987 Improvement Act through 1993. Chapter 2 Mr. SMITH of Florida. Mr. Speaker, a dedi­ Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was created as part of the Ominbus Budget commend the work of Lawrence Donald Vuil­ Reconciliation Act of 1981 by combining over cation ceremony is taking place in south Flori­ da that is of interest to the entire Nation. On lemot who is retiring from a career devoted to 30 categorical programs into an educational excellence as the director I superintendent of block grant. Last year Congress appropriated April 3, 1987, the basic science laboratories of the special education district of Lake County $529 million for this purpose. the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis will be in Gurnee, IL. His commitment to this endeav­ Most Federal education funding comes with dedicated. or extends all the way back to May 1960. many strings attached. While this makes The project, based at the University of The special education district of Lake sense in most cases, it is also important for Miami Medical Center, has been the focus of County [SEDOL], is a centralized joint agree­ us to help schools implement innovative pro­ international media attention over the past ment serving 40 school districts, and presently grams based on their own ideas. Parents, stu­ year. employing more staff and providing more serv­ dents, and educators from across the country The project's goal is quite clear. In fact, it's have told members of the Education and stated in the organization's name. The Miami ices to more students than any other joint agreement in the State. In the Labor Committee that chapter 2 is an impor­ project aims to cure paralysis. It hopes to 1979-80, SEDOL Program served over 2,489 students, tant part of their school program. This reau­ bring the top physicians and scientists from not including those served by each of the thorization proposal retains the current flexibil­ around the world together to launch an attack member district's Speech Therapy and Learn­ ity in chapter 2, while specifying more clearly on this devastating affliction. what are its major goals. Mr. Speaker, the Miami project is a reality ing Disabled Student Programs. A total of 570 professional and clerical staff are currently The proposed chapter 2 legislation would: today because of Nick Buoniconti who, for employed, including classroom teachers First, retain the current 80-20 percent split many years, was a major player with the 325 representing all categories of special educa­ between local and State education agencies. Miami Dolphins football team. In 1985, Nick's son Marc suffered a severe spinal cord injury tion. Second, with the 20 percent money States while playing college football that has left him The cooperative joint agreement model has could find three general categories of activi­ a quadriplegic. Since that time, Marc has been requested and received Mr. Vuillemot's assist­ ties: State administration of the chapter 2 pro­ undergoing rehabilitation and has become an ance as a consultant since 1960. This model gram, technical assistance, grants to local international symbol of the Miami project's delivers services to Special Education Pro­ school districts, and statewide activities aimed goal: To make paralysis an affliction of the grams at numerous institutions including, the at achieving the goals of the act, and with 25 past. Minnesota State Department of Education, In­ percent of the State money-which is 5 per­ Nick Buoniconti's love for his son is so diana University, the University of Illinois, the cent of the total State grant-they must spe­ strong that his concern has grown beyond Montana State Department of Education, and cifically do "effective schools" programs. family needs. Nick's aim now is to help people the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Otherwise, the application process and the throughout the Nation and the world who Education. creation of the State advisory council remain suffer from paralysis. Mr. Vuillemot has served on the board of di­ much the way they are under current law. The dedication on April 3 marks an impor­ rectors of the Lake McHenry Regional Pro­ Third, with the 80 percent money, local tant step for everyone who has been or will gram since it's inception in 1967. His guidance school districts could choose among the fol­ be touched by the tragedy of paralysis. I be­ and counseling in that capacity has helped lowing educational areas in deciding how to lieve it's also a testimony to the courage of produce one of the State's outstanding pro­ utilize their local funds: programs for at risk Marc Buoniconti and the dedication of Nick grams in the provision of diagnostic services youth, instructional, educational materials and Buoniconti and the many citizens who are to children. equipment, educational personnel develop­ working for the success of the Miami Project In 1972, in cooperation with the special ment and training, effective schools programs, to Cure Paralysis. education department at Illinois State Univer­ and special projects-including gifted and tal­ To further the goals of the Miami project, sity at Normal, Mr. Vuillemot developed a ented and technology education. Nick Buoniconti's friends and former team­ unique off campus Teacher Training Program. I worked very closely with Chairman HAW­ mates will be hosting the second annual NFL This program has been responsible for train­ KINS in developing this bill and I am glad that Celebrity Roast on April 11, 1987, in Miami. ing an exceptional group of special education we have followed the example of H.R. 950, As the newest addition to the NFL Hall of teachers. which reauthorizes chapter 1, and introduced Fame, former Miami Dolphin great, Larry Through the years, Larry Vuillemot's profes­ this legislation jointly. In fact, H.R. 1795 repre­ Csonka will be roasted by members of the sional involvement has included work with sents the efforts of many people who provid­ 1972 team. The event will be a stroll down such groups as the American Academy of Pe­ ed input to our committee and who will see memory lane with members of the Miami Dol­ diatrics and the American Association of their finger prints in the bill. phins' great 1972 season, and will raise funds Mental Disorders-an active member since Chapter 2 is a program that started out as for this very worthy and important medical 1952. He has spoken three times at the na­ an orphan but has definitely been adopted by goal. I urge all my colleagues and the commu­ tional conventions of the American Associa­ the educators of this country. H.R. 1795 re­ nity to support this important step for those of tion of School Administrators-a member tains the original purposes of chapter 2 while our citizens who are suffering from forms of since 1967. He has been a member of the making some modifications suggested by the paralysis. With the devotion of all connected Council for Exceptional Children since 1954 • 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. April 1, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7731 and served as editor of the Illinois Council for [From the Albuquerque Tribune, Sept. 19, strength ... and I don't think the govern­ Exceptional Children Newsletter from 1962 to 1986] ment is doing enough to find out if our boys 1964. POW NIGHTMARE STILL HAUNTS SURVIVOR OF are really alive or dead," Montoya said, echoing the exasperation of Albuquerque From 1962 to 1964, he was also president THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH <By Beatriz J. Hernadez> families still waiting for their men. of the Illinois Administrators of Special Educa­ He tapped his forehead with apparent tion. He has been involved with the Illinois Carlos Montoya's years of torment as a frustration. Commission on Children as a member of the Japanese prisoner of war drag on, paving a The memories open wounds that appar­ Committee on Emotionally Disturbed Children trail of ailments, disillusion and nightmares ently haven't healed. And he becomes common to the victims of torture. and as chairman of the Subcommittee on choked with tears recalling the ten years It is etched in his memory, he said: Every after being freed. But of those, he won't say Legal Mandates. Mr. Vuillemot was appointed moment from April 4, 1942, to Sept. 18, by Gov. Richard Ogilvie to the first Statewide much except to refer to his wife as "a strong 1945, when he was held prisoner in the Phil­ woman." His business, he said, was not set Council on Developmental Disabilities, and ippines and Japan.