October 4, 2004 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20663 New Mexico World War II, where he flew both Grumman that they would be ready to embark on an Carlsbad Caverns National Park inscribed F4F ‘‘Wildcat’’ and Grumman F6F ‘‘Hellcats.’’ adventure, in all probability condemned to 1995 He was a talented pilot, earning the ‘‘fighter failing, with irreversible consequences. Chaco Culture National Historical Park in- The latest effort by the UN Secretary-Gen- ace’’ status, and a respected commander of eral to solve the Cyprus problem resulted in scribed 1987 Fighter Squadron 113, Fighter Squadron 191, Pecos National Monument a Plan, which, by some was described as a Taos Pueblo inscribed 1992 Trinity Site and Attack Carrier Air Group 5. For his service historic opportunity to solve one of the long- and sacrifices to his country, Mr. Voris earned est standing international problems. I will New York three Distinguished Flying Crosses, 11 Air only briefly outline why, despite the hard Brooklyn Bridge Medals, three Presidential Unit Citations, and work invested in the process by all involved, General Electric Research Laboratories, the Purple Heart. the end product of this effort was judged to Schenectady be inadequate and fell short of minimum ex- Prudential (Guaranty) Building, Buffalo When the Secretary of the Navy and the pectations from a settlement for Greek Cyp- Pupin Physics Laboratory, Columbia Univer- Chief of Naval Operations created a Navy riots. sity flight exhibition team in 1946 to demonstrate Firstly, the Annan Plan was not the prod- Original Bell Telephone Laboratories precision fighter maneuvers at Navy air shows uct of negotiation nor did it constitute an North Carolina/Tennessee and other public events, they naturally chose agreed solution between the parties. Sec- ondly, the Plan did not place the necessary Great Smoky Mountains National Park in- Captain Voris to be the first Officer-in-Charge and Flight Leader. After selecting his fellow pi- emphasis on achieving a one State solution scribed 1983 with a central government able to guarantee Ohio lots and maintenance personnel from the the single sovereign character of Cyprus. Mound City Group National Monument Navy’s best officers and sailors, he modified Thirdly, it failed to address the serious con- Oregon the Grumman F6F ‘‘Hellcat’’ and painted it the cerns of the Greek Cypriot Community re- now famous blue and gold. Captain Voris flew garding their security and effective imple- Crater Lake National Park with the Blue Angels on their first tour, and mentation of the Plan. Pennsylvania again in 1951, before retiring from the Navy in In rejecting the Plan as a settlement for Fallingwater the Cyprus problem the Greek Cypriots did 1963. not reject the solution or the reunification Independence National Historic Site in- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Captain ‘‘Butch’’ scribed 1979 of their country. They have rejected this Voris’ years of service to our country and Texas particular Plan as not effectively achieving amazing accomplishments. He is an American this objective. We remain committed to a so- Big Bend National Park hero who has made a remarkable contribution lution which will ensure the reunification of Guadalupe Mountains National Park to the world of aviation, which we are lucky the country, its economy, and its people. Utah enough to continue to enjoy today. I join with We are committed to reaching a solution Arches National Park the thousands of attendees to the California on the basis of a bi-zonal, bi-communal fed- eration. However, there are a number of es- Bryce Canyon National Park International Air Show in Salinas, and dozens Canyonlands National Park sential parameters the Greek Cypriot Com- Capitol Reef National Park of former Blue Angel pilots, in honoring this munity insist this solution to be founded on. Rainbow Bridge National Monument talented man and his many achievements. The withdrawal of troops and settlers and Lion National Park f the respect of human rights for all Cypriots, Virginia the underlying structures for a functioning CYPRUS economy, the functionality and workability McCormick Farm and Workshop of the new state of affairs, the just resolu- Monticello inscribed 1987 HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS tion of land and property issues in accord- University of Virginia Historic District in- ance with the decisions of the European OF FLORIDA scribed 1987 Court of Human Rights, and the respect of Virginia Coast Reserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the right of return of refugees. To this end, Washington Monday, October 4, 2004 we welcome the recent Pinheiro Progress Re- Mount Rainier National Park Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to port on property restitution in the context Olympic National Park inscribed 1981 of the return of refugees and internally dis- North Cascades National Park submit for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD an ex- placed persons. cerpt from the recent (9/23/04) address by the Wisconsin Simultaneously, it pains me to bring to President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. your attention, Mr. President, that certain Taliesin Tassos Papadopoulos, to the General Assem- provisions of the Annan Plan have encour- Wyoming bly of the United Nations. In his remarks, aged an unprecedented unlawful exploitation Grand Teton National Park President Papadopoulos eloquently outlined of occupied properties in northern Cyprus, Wyoming/Montana his concerns about the U.N. proposed plan, something alluded to even in statements by officials of the occupying power itself. Yellowstone National Park inscribed 1978 and his hopes for peace and reunification for The most paramount feature of any settle- Puerto Rico Cyprus. ment is the ability to install a sense of secu- La Fortaleza-San Juan National Historical I would like to emphasize how proud we rity to the people. The mistakes of the past Site inscribed 1983 are that Cyprus is now a full member of the must not be repeated. Cyprus must in its fu- These sites are further detailed in the fol- European Union. The European Union has ture course, proceed without any grey areas lowing Public Notice in the Federal Register outlined an extensive set of priorities for with regard to its sovereignty or its relation (47 FR 9648), as amended by 48 FR 38101 and this Session of the General Assembly. As the to third states. If the people feel that their 55 FR 33781). statement delivered by the Dutch Presidency needs have not formed the basis of any solu- has delineated these priorities, I will not tion reached or that the characteristics of f elaborate on them any further. this solution have been dictated by the inter- IN HONOR OF BUTCH VORIS This year marks 30 years since the occupa- ests of third parties, then this solution will tion of 37% of Cyprus’ territory as a result of unsurprisingly be bypassed. Indeed, the spir- the invasion of the island by Turkish troops. it and practice of effective multilateralism HON. SAM FARR It also marks 30 years of relentless efforts by not only encompasses, but also derives from, OF CALIFORNIA the Greek Cypriots to achieve a just and the comprehension and consideration of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peaceful settlement, with the support of the local realities and particulars, on which it international community, to which I would must then proceed to formulate proposals. Monday, October 4, 2004 like here to express our deep appreciation. This should not be interpreted by third Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Greek Cypriot side has repeatedly parties as a lack of will to solve the Cyprus honor Roy Marlin ‘‘Butch’’ Voris, the founder of demonstrated in the past thirty years, its problem. Instead, it must be unequivocally the Blue Angels. readiness to move forward by making many understood that the people who will have to painful sacrifices and concessions, while the live with this solution are in the best posi- After graduating from Salinas Junior College Turkish Cypriot leadership always lacked tion to judge what is suitable for them, that in 1939, Mr. Voris entered the Navy in 1941. the necessary political will. The quest and it is imperative for the people to be called In February of 1942 he was commissioned an eagerness of Greek Cypriots for a solution upon to ratify any plans that are drawn to ensign and designated a naval aviator. Mr. never meant, however, that they would ac- this effect, and that their verdict must be re- Voris was deployed in the Pacific theater of cept any settlement proposed to them nor spected. 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