E500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 11, 2002 workers’ union and becoming the president of held, where activities can be organized, and mitments of this organization include the pres- the United Farm Workers of America. His tre- communities can come together. ervation of cultural diversity, the promotion of mendous efforts—and those who worked with This legislation will help to do both. The bill equality, the battle for justice, and the peace- him—improved the lives of tens of thousands authorizes $2.5 million for the construction and keeper among all peoples. of workers and families, and inspired millions maintenance of the Sand Hallow Recreational The Ellis Island Medal of Honor serves to of people from all walks of life around our na- Area. This will help provide the needed re- acknowledge individuals whom have accom- tion and world. sources to allow for the continued water and plished personal achievements while pro- Born on a small Arizona farm on March 31, recreational resources of Washington County. moting their particular heritage. The award is 1927, Cesar Chavez began his life as a farm As a child, I spent many days in the area named in honor of the persistence of worker in the field at age 10. He served in the around Sand Hollow. It is a magnificent area, 12,000,000 immigrants as they entered a new United States Navy during World War II. and a place that will only be enhanced by this world to pursue freedom and economic oppor- With the strength of family and the unity of authorization. tunity. This award honors the commitments of fellow farm workers, Cesar Chavez became f peoples seeking to preserve their heritage in a an organizer with the Community Service Or- diverse nation. ganization, a civic group of Mexican-Ameri- GREATEST WINTER OLYMICS The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is important cans, in the early 1950s. Soon thereafter, he EVER in that it acknowledges the contributors of our moved with his wife, Helen, and eight children great nation. SPEECH OF to California’s Central Valley where he found- Since the Ellis Island Medal of Honor was ed the National Farm Workers Association. HON. JIM MATHESON established in 1986, over 1,500 individuals With his young children by his side, Cesar OF UTAH from many different ethnic groups have re- would visit California farm communities to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived the award, including over 5,000 individ- bring public light to the substandard working uals whom are nominated each year. I was Tuesday, April 9, 2002 conditions and lack of sufficient pay and bene- honored to receive the Ellis Island Medal of fits of thousands of Latino migrant workers Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, it is with Honor and I greatly respect the achievements who worked long hours on farms. Chavez led great pleasure that I rise today to congratulate of the other recipients of this award. peaceful boycotts to bring national attention to the people of Salt Lake City and the State of At the 2002 Ellis Island Medal of Honor the fight for equality and justice for migrant Utah, as well as athletes from around the ceremony, contributors to the relief and recov- farm workers. His passionate leadership world for a successful 19th Winter Olympics. I ery efforts of September 11 will be honored. brought together a remarkable alliance of stu- express my appreciation for the hard work by These honorees and other contributors to the dents, unions, minorities, churches and others the thousands of volunteers of what has been United States will rightly be recognized under to fight for their fellow men, women, and chil- described as the world’s greatest Winter the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for their dren working in the agricultural sector. Olympics ever. achievements and dedication to their country. I was proud to be a member of the Cali- The Games showed how as Americans, we f fornia State Senate in 2000 and vote to have have not given up, but have rallied around our the State of California recognize Cesar national— and international—banners. Over TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW Chavez’s birthday as a day to remember his 27,000 people served as volunteers during the good work and to re-ignite our personal and games. Volunteers made up almost the entire HON. EARL F. HILLIARD social passion for continually improving the cast of the opening and closing ceremony per- OF ALABAMA conditions of workers and communities across formances. Doctors, nurses, businessmen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housewives, and even teenagers worked for our nation and world. Thursday, April 11, 2002 So, Mr. Speaker, today I ask all Members of 17 straight days to make sure this event was the United States House of Representatives to one that no one would ever forget. Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay pause and honor a great man, Cesar Chavez, Mr. Speaker, I hope that as Members of this tribute to the award winning syndicated radio and the great cause he helped lead of ad- body watched the Games on television that talk show, ‘‘The Tom Joyner Morning Show,‘‘ vancing fairness, justice, and the improvement they too saw what I saw: People from through- and Congresswoman CARRIE MEEK for a job of the living and working conditions of our fel- out the world coming together to celebrate the well done in making sure that everyone was low human beings. spirit of fair competition and sport. I appreciate included in the 2000 Census count. f the work of the Congress and the President to More than one million people in the African ensure that the games ran smoothly and se- American community were counted who would H.R. 3848, WASHINGTON COUNTY, curely. It is my hope that the Salt Lake Olym- not have been counted, but for the efforts of UTAH RECREATIONAL AND VIS- pic Games will be an example for the world of this radio program. I also wish to thank Mr. ITOR FACILITIES how to host a large, safe, secure, and suc- Joyner, his team, and Kweisi Mfume for their cessful international event. efforts in turning out the vote in the November SPEECH OF f 2000 Election. Their numerous presentations HON. JIM MATHESON during this critical time on a continuing basis RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF UTAH were outstanding! OF THE ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL Each morning the program was informative, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HONOR motivational and highly successful in achieving Tuesday, April 9, 2002 its goal. Because of this program, the percent- Mr. MATHESON. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY age of African-American votes was greater Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lend my voice OF NEW YORK than that of Whites and other groups of the in support of this important legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voting age population in the state of Florida Washington County, Utah is one of the fast- and in most Southern states. est growing counties not only in Utah, but in Thursday, April 11, 2002 The group’s impact was so tremendous that the United States. Within the last ten years the Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it served as a catalyst for motivating African- population of Washington County has grown I rise today in support of H. Res. 377 and to Americans across this country to register to by more than 80 percent. The City of St. acknowledge the importance of the Ellis Island vote and participate in the Census count. This George is fast becoming one of America’s pre- Medal of Honor, an award established by the newfound sense of empowerment increased mier retirement and vacation gateway commu- National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations to African-American interest in social and political nities in the country. applaud individuals of various ethnic groups affairs; increased their social, financial and po- With this growth come two very basic for their contributions to the United States. litical wealth; and resulted in their becoming needs. First, all cities, regardless of size, ge- The Ellis Island Medal of Honor organization better citizens. ography, lay out, structure, or economy, need is a member of the National Ethnic Coalition of Mr. Joyner has been a creative trailblazer water. Nowhere is this need felt more than in Organizations, the largest organization of its and by taking the show on the road he has in- the red rock desert of southwestern Utah. kind in the United States, representing over 5 spired, motivated, educated and informed Secondly, vibrant cities need a place for million family members and serving as a unit- America. In addition, he has brought his family people to recreate. They need areas where ing force for 275 organizations in the fields of into millions of households in America. By ac- families can gather, where picnics can be ethnic heritage, culture, and religion. The com- tively participating in the work of ‘‘The Tom VerDate 11<MAY>2000 05:35 Apr 12, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11AP8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E11PT1 April 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E501 Joyner Foundation’’ which is an instrument to sons—-Thomas Joyner, Jr., the CEO of The CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY give back to the community, he has given Tom Joyner Foundation and Oscar Joyner, Di- OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT scholarships to help needy students at Histori- rector of Marketing for the foundation. cally Black Colleges and Universities Tom’s efforts and awards cannot go unno- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (HBCU’s) and strengthened the African-Amer- ticed and must be recorded in history.