E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 110 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007 No. 93 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was at an age when most Americans are In 2004, James managed the New called to order by the Speaker pro tem- just beginning their professional ca- Mexico State senate campaign of my pore (Ms. HIRONO). reer. But he was always more inter- friend Victor Raigoza. Though they did f ested in serving the public than him- not win that tough political battle, self. James felt that a public servant is James showed the true measure of his DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO effective through action and experience character when he sent the following TEMPORE rather than rhetoric. To that end, he words of wisdom and encouragement to The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- enlisted in the Army and was deployed Mr. Raigoza: ‘‘Live life to serve, be- fore the House the following commu- to Iraq in the fall of 2004. He was hon- cause you can. Dissent, because you nication from the Speaker: ored to serve his country, and, envi- can. Enjoy freedom, because you can. sioning a future political life, he want- WASHINGTON, DC. Remember always that the measure of June 11, 2007. ed to understand issues of military our progress is not whether we can pro- I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. conflict from the perspective of a war vide more for those who have plenty, HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on veteran. but whether we can provide enough for this day. I regret that I did not know James those who have little.’’ NANCY PELOSI, personally, for those who did describe My heartfelt condolences go out to Speaker of the House of Representatives. him with love, and they do so passion- James’ family and James’ wife f ately. The many messages posted on Syreeta, his father and namesake his personal web page by those who James, and the large number of friends, MORNING-HOUR DEBATE knew him convey the tremendous ad- extended family members and fortu- miration they had for him, and illus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nate individuals whose lives he trate the caring, influential and ant to the order of the House of Janu- touched. ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- thoughtful man that he was. They de- scribe a father figure, a brotherly ad- I spoke to Syreeta last Friday and nize Members from lists submitted by told her how much the Nation appre- the majority and minority leaders for viser and a considerate, deeply loving and equally loved husband. ciates James’ service to his country. morning-hour debate. The Chair will To Syreeta and James’ family, thank alternate recognition between the par- A current member of my staff, Sarah Cobb, who worked with James on a you for your sacrifice. ties, with each party limited to not to I believe I speak for all New Mexi- exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, congressional campaign in Albu- querque, said of him: ‘‘He truly was cans when I say our Nation will always except the majority leader, the minor- what is said of him—gregarious, out- maintain a priceless debt of gratitude ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- going and effervescent.’’ and the utmost respect for the service ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. The love James had for his country and sacrifice of Army Sergeant James The Chair recognizes the gentleman and his countrymen was infectious. He Akin. He will be missed. from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) for 5 openly and honestly told anyone he f minutes. met of his future desire to run for f President of the United States. He en- RECESS IN MEMORIAM OF ARMY couraged those he knew, and those he The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- SERGEANT JAMES AKIN did not, to stay informed and to be in- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair volved in government and the electoral declares the House in recess until 2 Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam process. From what I have learned of p.m. today. Speaker, I rise today to honor Army James, I believe that if his life had not Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 35 Sergeant James Akin, a true American been cut short, he may indeed have ad- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- hero who lost his life while serving his dressed the Nation from the floor of cess until 2 p.m. country in Iraq. James was one of four this great Chamber. soldiers killed near Baghdad on Sun- Today, there is a void in the lives of f day, June 3, 2007 when a roadside bomb all who knew him, and New Mexico is a b 1400 detonated alongside the Humvee he lesser place for having lost him. Yet was driving. He was killed less than a James will live on in the hearts and AFTER RECESS month before his 24th birthday. minds of those he touched, and New The recess having expired, the House James was a successful businessman Mexico is lucky to call him a native was called to order by the Speaker pro who sold his retail cell phone company son. tempore (Ms. BALDWIN) at 2 p.m. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H6185 . VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:22 Jun 12, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.000 H11JNPT1 bajohnson on PRODPC60 with HOUSE H6186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2007 PRAYER law, certain rules provide reasonable Whereas, in present times, more than limitations. 8,000,000 visitors enjoy the attributes and as- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. sets of Lake Sidney Lanier annually to boat, Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Under this bipartisan measure, com- panies will receive stiffer monetary fish, swim, camp, and otherwise recreate in We lift our eyes to You, O God of the great outdoors; eternity. So far beyond our under- penalties should a violation of these Whereas Lake Sidney Lanier generates standing or our experience You are all laws result in the injury or death of a more than $5,000,000,000 in economic impact holy, all powerful. child in the workplace. annually, according to a study commissioned To be fully present in Your sight this I appreciate the leadership of Chair- by the Marine Trade Association of Metro- day stirs within us a desire to be truly man GEORGE MILLER and ranking Re- politan Atlanta; publican BUCK MCKEON on this issue. Whereas, Lake Sidney Lanier has won the humble, poor in spirit and truly silent, prestigious Chief of Engineers Annual listening to Your Word speaking to our As ranking Republican of the Work- force Protection Subcommittee, I am Project of the Year Award, the highest rec- hearts. ognition from the Army Corps of Engineers Bless this assembly of the 110th Con- pleased to have worked closely with for outstanding management, an unprece- gress, Lord. Give us liberty from all Chairwoman LYNN WOOLSEY on this dented 3 times in 12 years—1990, 1997 and the knotty problems of this world that issue. 2002; tighten our imagination and narrow I am grateful the House is coming to- Whereas Lake Sidney Lanier hosted the our perception. gether to consider this bill and ensure paddling and rowing events for the 1996 Sum- the safety of our Nation’s children. I mer Olympics; Rather, breathe upon us Your cleans- Whereas marinas serve as the gateway to ing Spirit that Your servants may have urge my colleagues to support this critical legislation. recreation for the public on America’s water- a broad and penetrating vision on how ways; to unleash the free exercise of people In conclusion, God bless our troops, Whereas Lake Sidney Lanier is now home and untie the mistakes of the past. and we will never forget September 11. to 10 marinas —Aqualand Marina, Bald Ridge May the native born, new citizens, f Marina, Gainesville Marina, Habersham Ma- rina, Holiday on Lake Sidney Lanier, Lanier immigrants, guests and visitors, those ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER in high places and the lowly, all give Harbor Marina, Lazy Days Marina, Port PRO TEMPORE Royale Marina, Starboard Cove Marina, and You glory and praise now and forever. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sunrise Cove Marina; Amen. Whereas Lake Sidney Lanier will join the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair f Nation on Saturday, August 11 in celebration will postpone further proceedings and commemoration of National Marina THE JOURNAL today on motions to suspend the rules Day; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The on which a recorded vote or the yeas Whereas 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of Chair has examined the Journal of the and nays are ordered, or on which the Lake Sidney Lanier: Now, therefore, be it last day’s proceedings and announces vote is objected to under clause 6 of Resolved, That the House of Representative rule XX. recognizes the 50th anniversary celebration to the House her approval thereof. of the beginnings of marinas, power produc- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Record votes on postponed questions will be taken after 6:30 p.m.