March 2, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E279 TRIBUTE TO THE CURIOUS KIDS’ nical assistance, orientation, and training to CONGRATULATING MS. DIXIE TAY- MUSEUM OF ST. JOSEPH, MICHI- new parliaments in Central and Eastern Euro- LOR-HUFF UPON HER RECEIPT GAN pean countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, OF THE AHCA JOE WARNER PA- the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, TIENT ADVOCACY AWARD HON. FRED UPTON Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia in OF MICHIGAN an effort to develop and strengthen those insti- HON. JIM COOPER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tutions. The program was designed to improve OF TENNESSEE the efficiency of parliaments and the profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 2, 2004 sionalism of its members and staff, as well as Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to increase transparency and accountability. pay tribute to the Curious Kids’ Museum of St. The ‘‘Frost-Solomon Task Force’’ not only Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Joseph, Michigan, which will celebrate its served the United States foreign policy goal of honor my friend, Dixie Taylor-Huff, for her 1,000,000th visitor this year, as well as its helping to establish democratic institutions in years of selfless service and dedication to the 15th anniversary. This great educational mu- other countries, but also developed significant health and welfare of all Tennesseans. Dixie, seum is a treasure for the children of south- goodwill in the countries in which it was imple- who hails from Lebanon, is the honored recipi- west Michigan, and I am very proud of the mented. As one who participated in the Task ent today of the American Health Care Asso- wonderful work it has accomplished over the Force, I found our work immensely rewarding ciation’s Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award. years. and was struck by the ways the parliamentary This award recognizes civic leaders who have The Curious Kids’ Museum began in 1987 leaders we worked with looked to the U.S. shown exceptional dedication to the welfare of as an idea shared by several local residents Congress for inspiration. elderly and disabled Americans and who have been especially successful in raising aware- interested in alternative approaches to science Since its founding, the United States has ness of such issues among local, state, and education. Today it has over 100 hands-on championed the development of democracy federal policymakers. We are all grateful to educational exhibits and programs dedicated around the world. This goal continues to be in Dixie for her outstanding efforts and applaud to stimulating the curiosity of children. The the national interests of the United States. The her national recognition. great many visitors of all ages that have had House Commission For Assisting Democratic the fortunate opportunity to visit this museum Dixie’s leadership in the healthcare field and Parliaments would help emerging parliaments beyond has benefited countless lives in our have explored and gained awareness in the function effectively and responsively, and areas of science and technology, history, cul- great state. As the owner and operator of sev- would enable this body to champion democ- eral skilled nursing facilities and home ture, and human perception. racy and representative government in a tan- The goal of the Museum’s founders’ was to healthcare agencies, Dixie has long been a gible way. leader in the field of long-term health care. establish a place where ‘‘children and families I invite my colleagues to join us in carrying pursue their natural curiosity about the world Her expertise has led several governors to on the work begun by the Frost-Solomon Task seek her counsel by appointing her to various through exploration and hands-on interactive Force by cosponsoring the House Commission exhibits, making learning fun and increasing commissions and task forces dedicated to For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolu- these issues. As the former president of the self-esteem.’’ I for one would like to say, and tion, H. Res. 543. I know I am not alone, mission accomplished Tennessee Healthcare Association, and as a regional vice-president of the American Health and surpassed. It pleases me to honor this f great museum, and I know the next million Care Association, she has been a passionate visitors will be just as moved and inspired as TRIBUTE TO JIM LUNN and effective advocate for State and Federal the first. policies to improve the quality of long-term care. f HON. SCOTT McINNIS In addition to her work in health care, Dixie INTRODUCTION OF THE HOUSE OF COLORADO has served as a prominent civic leader in our COMMISSION FOR ASSISTING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district. As a trustee for both Cumberland Uni- DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENTS versity and Volunteer State Community Col- Tuesday, March 2, 2004 RESOLUTION lege, she has been a vocal proponent of af- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to fordable high-quality public education. She is HON. DAVID E. PRICE rise before you today to honor the lifetime now the immediate past-president of the achievements of a man from my district. For Nashville Women’s Political Caucus and is OF NORTH CAROLINA over thirty years, Jim Lunn, of Pueblo, Colo- treasurer of the Tennessee Democratic Party. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado has dedicated his life toward educating I know that our colleagues in Tennessee value Tuesday, March 2, 2004 young musicians. Jim has been an out- her greatly, and it is with the deepest respect Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, standing teacher, and for his service, has re- and pride that I, on behalf of the people of the on February 26, my colleagues DOUG BEREU- cently been inducted into the Colorado Music 5th District of Tennessee, seek to recognize TER, DAVID DREIER, MARTIN FROST and I intro- Educators Hall of Fame. I would like to ask my this remarkable citizen. duced H. Res. 543, a resolution establishing a colleagues in Congress to please join me in Dixie, thank you again for your contributions House Commission For Assisting Democratic recognizing him here today. to our great State and congratulations. Parliaments. Jim was nominated for this prestigious f This resolution would provide for the estab- award by several of his colleagues, who rec- IN MEMORY OF SUSAN EATON lishment of a commission in the House of ognized his dedication to helping children Representatives to assist parliaments in learn and appreciate music. Jim also volun- HON. NANCY PELOSI emerging democracies. The legislative teers his time to grade schools, choral con- OF CALIFORNIA branches of governments of emerging democ- certs, local theaters and his church. Jim’s love IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES racies are largely comprised of new legislators of music and his willingness to share his pas- who face the challenges of creating new sion for it has been a blessing for his commu- Tuesday, March 2, 2004 democratic systems without the benefit of pre- nity. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vious legislative experience. The legislatures Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to rise express my sadness on the tragic early death of these fledgling democracies often lack the before this body of Congress to pay tribute to of Susan Eaton, a wonderful woman who had training, equipment, and resources they need the life-long achievements and dedication of recently become a noted professor at Harvard to carry out their work effectively. For democ- Jim Lunn. For almost forty years, Jim has de- University’s Kennedy School, but had also racies to mature and to withstand cyclical turn- voted his life to fostering children’s interest in spent many years as an effective advocate for over in government, strong government institu- music. Jim now joins his wife as a recipient of the rights of workers, particularly low-paid tions—particularly national legislatures with the award and they are only the second cou- workers, throughout this country. Susan died appropriate infrastructure—are critical. ple in Colorado to win this high honor. It is my of complications from leukemia on December From 1990 through 1996, the House of privilege to offer my congratulations and grati- 30, at the age of 46. Susan was also the wife Representatives, through a task force ably led tude to Jim for his continuing efforts to bring of another remarkable person—my friend, by our colleagues MARTIN FROST and the late music appreciation to the Pueblo community Marshall Ganz—who worked with Cesar Cha- Gerald Solomon, provided equipment, tech- and the State of Colorado. vez 39 years ago to help create the United VerDate jul 14 2003 04:02 Mar 03, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.028 E02PT1 E280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2004 Farm Workers union and who has continued brought attention to the issues that touched RECOGNITION OF DAVID E. doing pathbreaking organizing work over the her heart. ‘‘She demonstrated that nursing SCHAFFER’S SERVICE last 39 years, as well as also becoming a homes and hospitals could both do better by their workers and improve the quality of Kennedy School professor. care simply with better management prac- HON. JOHN L. MICA I would like to submit for the RECORD an tices. Much of her work spoke to the dignity OF FLORIDA obituary of Susan Eaton, which appeared in that both caregivers and patients seek and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Harvard Gazette. deserve. This readily generalizable lesson Tuesday, March 2, 2004 TEACHER, RESEARCHER ADVOCATE—A WHOLE seems so terribly important in this increas- LIFE ingly marketized era,’’ said David Ellwood, Mr.