November 29, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E 2255 major commodities with declining annual ticians who have forgotten their manners. and best wishes for the future that we honor cash payments which are not tied to crop The policy debate reflects a nation at a his retirement. prices. It would also increase borrowing crossroads and turns on fundamental ques- f costs for college students, and reduce spend- tions about the size and role of the federal ing on veterans' programs by $6.7 billion. government and whether there should be any TRIBUTE TO OKALOOSA COUNTY THE COALITION BUDGET safety net for the poor and the elderly. UNDERSHERIFF JERRY ALFORD At the end of the year, if the Republicans The conservative ``Coalition'' budget I refuse to moderate their more extreme de- voted for asks every American to do their mands and if the President's vetoes are sus- HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH fair share with more evenly distributed tained, then we will simply have to take the OF FLORIDA spending cuts. This plan would reduce spend- debate to the voters next fall. In the interim, ing by more than $850 billion over seven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we should not allow the country to be hurt years. It reforms welfare, preserves Medicare Wednesday, November 29, 1995 by government shutdowns and high wire and Medicaid for the future, cuts corporate management of the national debt. Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, the citi- subsidies, and makes farm programs more market-oriented. It also includes a line-item f zens of Okaloosa County and the State of Florida will be losing a much beloved and veto and tough enforcement measures. RETIREMENT OF CALIFORNIA The Coalition budget is a promising middle highly respected law enforcement officer on ground between the White House and the HIGHWAY PATROL COMMIS- December 31, 1995, when Okaloosa County Speaker's budgets. It eliminates the federal SIONER MAURY HANNIGAN Undersheriff Jerry Alford retires after four dec- budget deficit in seven years, as the Repub- ades of service as a law enforcement officer licans want, uses realistic cost estimates, en- HON. GARY A. CONDIT and public servant. It is a great honor to rec- sures that work pays more than welfare, and OF CALIFORNIA ognize this dedicated police officer for his reduces the burden of the debt, while requir- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing less drastic cuts in social programs, such service in the field of criminal justice. as Medicare and Medicaid, because it is with- Wednesday, November 29, 1995 At a time when our Nation appears to lack confidence in our Government, and the men out tax breaks. Furthermore, the Coalition Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to- budget reduces the deficit right away, while and women who fight to enforce the law of the gether with my California colleagues NANCY the Gingrich budget adds to the deficit (and land, it is fitting that today we honor a law en- the debt) in 1996 and 1997 because the tax PELOSI, CARLOS MOORHEAD, PETE STARK, forcement professional who always went to breaks are front-loaded. FRANK RIGGS, LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, LYNN extra mile to protect our citizens while striving My position.ÐI opposed the Republican WOOLSEY, HENRY WAXMAN, ZOE LOFGREN, to support and defend the Constitution of the budget plan for four reasons. WALLY HERGER, ROBERT MATSUI, ANDREA United States. Undersheriff Alford has known, First, the job of balancing the budget is SEASTRAND, HOWARD BERMAN, GEORGE better than most, that while trying to protect made much more difficult by huge tax RADONOVICH, ROBERT DORNAN, JANE HARMAN, breaks. We cannot justify large tax cuts our quality of life, we must respect the God KEN CALVERT, STEPHEN HORN, ELTON until the budget is balancedÐespecially given rights of freedom. when the tax breaks start early and most of GALLEGLY, JULIAN DIXON, RICHARD POMBO, His overall attitude of public service has the spending cuts are delayed. If and when a MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ, CALVIN DOOLEY, HOW- been a model in the lives of hundreds of law surplus does occur, then Congress should ARD ``BUCK'' MCKEON, TOM LANTOS, and BOB enforcement officers that he has trained, su- pass the tax cuts. It does not make sense to FILNER to honor a man who has dedicated pervised, and encouraged. His legacy will re- borrow more money to give ourselves a tax over 30 years of his life in service to the peo- mind new officers that when at all possible, cut. My preference would be for a more bal- ple of California. This month, Maurice J. anced tax package. A good portion of the police officers should go above and beyond (Maury) Hannigan will retire as the commis- the call of duty to assist the citizens with any Gingrich tax breaks would favor wealthier sioner of the California Highway Patrol, a post Americans. problem when it's legal, moral, and ethical to Second, my spending priorities are dif- which he has held meritoriously since 1989. do so. ferent. Half of the total savings come from Commissioner Hannigan was appointed to During the past 40 years, Mr. Alford has health care and assistance to the poor and the California Highway patrol November 30, proven himself a real patriot in the truest elderly. We should not ask the poor to bear 1964. He rose swiftly through the ranks of the sense of the word. In many occasions, he more than their share of the burden. The department serving for 5 years as deputy placed his life and limb in jeopardy, in defense cuts in Medicare and Medicaid are too steep. commissioner before being appointed commis- of lives and property of others. A man who My preference is for fair, across-the-board sioner. Commissioner Hannigan's tenure has cuts in most programs; deep cuts in ``cor- has always had a vested interest in his coun- been one of accomplishment, courage, and try and community, Mr. Alford has served as porate welfare;'' and more modest increases conviction. in defense spending. We should also preserve a U.S. Marine, a Walton County deputy sheriff, funding for long-term investments in edu- In a demanding job, Commissioner a special agent with the State of Florida Bev- cation, research and infrastructure. These Hannigan has never settled for simply doing erage Department, and undersheriff with the are necessary to continue economic growth, the minimum. After receiving his bachelor's Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. increase revenues, and reduce the deficit. degree from Golden Gate University, he con- As Mr. Alford departs his active role in the Third, the plan delays most of the tough tinued to seek out further professional devel- law enforcement community, he can take pride spending cuts until 2001. Until then, we will opment and training becoming a graduate of have deficits in excess of $100 billion per in knowing that he influenced so many people the University of California Davis Executive in a positive way. Mr. Alford will always be re- year. My preference is to reduce spending Program, the Federal Bureau of Investigation gradually each year, rather than postponing membered not only as a committed crime action. National Academy, and the Federal Bureau of fighter, but a man of principle with a sincere Fourth, the process for consideration of Investigation National Executive Institute. His desire to serve his community, State, and Na- the bill was flawed. The bill is too large (it dedication also extends to the many law en- tion. runs over two thousand pages) and covers too forcement and traffic safety committees on f many important issues. Speaker Gingrich which he serves. only allowed two hours of debate on the It is indeed an exemplary attitude which has CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 440, measure, without an opportunity for amend- made Commissioner Hannigan determined to NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM ment. This process places too much power in make California a safer place to live. In rec- DESIGNATION ACT OF 1995 the Speaker's hands and subverts the legisla- ognition of this determination, Commissioner tive process. SPEECH OF Conclusion.ÐI am encouraged by the re- Hannigan has been the 1994 recipient of the cent agreement between the President and National Safety Council Distinguished Service HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD congressional leaders which establishes a to Safety Award and the recipient of the J. OF PENNSYLVANIA basic framework for negotiations on the Stannard Baker Award-Special Recognition/ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES budget. The President agreed to support a Lifetime Service to Public Safety bestowed by Saturday, November 18, 1995 seven year balanced budget plan and to use Northwestern University. Congressional Budget Office assumptions to We are all sorry to see Commissioner Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise get there, provided the budget plan is bal- Hannigan leave the California Highway Patrol today in support of the conference report to anced, fair and does not devastate key fed- eral programs, particularly Medicare, Medic- and in particular the post he has so singularly accompany S. 440, the National Highway Sys- aid and education. held for the last 6 years. It is without doubt tem Designation Act of 1995. Certain provi- The budget clash taking place in Washing- that his contributions to our California commu- sions in this report are of particular importance ton today is not just a squabble among poli- nity are far from over. It is with sincere thanks to my constituents and to all of the citizens of.