28528 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 30, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CPR SAVES LIVES-ALEXAN- in the other body-a move which tem­ that occurring just a few years ago. In DRIAN RESCUES HEART porarily deprived this House of his 1975 our country reached the highest ATI'ACK VICTIM able leadership. level of national unemployment expe­ We will miss the gentleman from rienced since the Great Depression. In HON. HERBERT E. HARRIS II Oregon in the years ahead-and above May of that year unemployment all, the independent judgment which peaked at 9 percent. Although we have OF VIRGINIA not reached that point this year, it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he has brought to all issues which have confronted him over the past two almost seemed that we were racing to Tuesday, September 30, 1980 decades. He has been described as the break that record. In 6 months, from • Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, cardio­ Northwest's "favorite Scotsman," and January through June of this year, pulmonary resuscitation <CPR> is a I have no doubt that that is both an our national rate of unemployment simple practice that takes only a few appropriate and accurate description, jumped from 6.2 percent to 7.7 per­ minutes to learn. But those few min­ which speaks for itself. In terms of cent. During the previous recession, utes can mean a lifetime for heart stubborn perseverance and rugged in­ apart from unemployment compensa­ attack victims waiting for the rescue dividualism, in fact, I like to think tion and food stamps, income assist­ squad to arrive. that the Scottish heritage has much in ance programs offered very little help On November 10, 1979, a resident of common with the Polish heritage-the for the laid off worker. Because this Alexandria, Va., which I represent, only exception being that Poles do not former worker was not blind, elderly, proved the value of CPR training wear kilts. disabled, or poor, he or she could not when he saved his father's life. In all seriousness, Mr. Speaker, I qualify for benefits from our other aid Peter Gerow was in another room welcome this opportunity to pay my programs. Today, the eligibility crite­ when he heard his father fall to the respects and express my high regard ria for receiving aid is basically un­ ground. Mr. Gerow found his father to the gentleman from Oregon for the changed. Consequently, we are faced unconscious, and without pulse or res­ outstanding contributions he has again with failing to make adequate piration. Trained in CPR, Mr. Gerow made as a Member of this body, and I response to the needs of the unem­ immediately went to work and contin­ wish him and his family a rewarding, ployed population. ued CPR until the arrival of the successful, and well-deserved retire­ Finally, with the 1974 enactment of rescue squad. ment from the rigors and demands of the Emergency Unemployment Com­ According to the Red Cross, which public life. While we will be dimin­ pensation Act, we found an answer for provides free CPR training in Alexan­ ished by his absence-he clearly de­ those forces who found themselves in­ dria and across the country, "Without serves that reward, together with our voluntarily out of work for extended doubt, the use of CPR by Mr. Gerow sincere esteem and affection.e periods. Today we have a plan before saved the victim's life."· us that will allow us, once again, to I congratulate Mr. Gerow for his life meet those very same needs. saving action. And I thank the Red FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEM- I represent the 'I hird Congressional Cross for making CPR training availa­ PLOYMENT COMPENSATION District of Ohio. an area which thrives ble. You can never know when a heart ACT OF 1980 on its manufacturing sector. The man­ attack will strike, and by preparing ufacturing sector has traditionally ac­ people like Peter Gerow, the Red HON. TONY P. HALL counted for a large percentage of our Cross is helping to save lives.e OF OHIO total national unemployment and is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES industry especially vulnerable to reces­ sion. For instance. in May 1979, unem­ TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE Tuesday, September 30, 1980 ployed workers from the manufactur­ ROBERT DUNCAN OF OREGON • Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, ing sector amounted to 21.4 percent of earlier this month I had an opportuni­ the total unemployed population. A HON. CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI ty to testify before the House Ways year later, in May 1980, this figure OF WISCONSIN and Means Subcommittee on Public had increased to 28.9 percent. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Assistance and Unemployment Com­ This impact is felt, I am sure, by Thursday, September 25, 1980 pensation on the administration's other districts throughout our indus­ emergency unemployment compensa­ e Mr. ZABLOCKI. Mr. Speaker, it is a trial region. I am concerned though, tion proposal. At that time, I applaud­ that my particular area has received a privilege to join with my colleagues in ed the keen note of concern reflected paying tribute to a distinguished legis­ double blow. The suffering caused by by the expedited review of the propos­ a reduction in demand is compounded lator and valued friend, the gentleman al. Today, I reaffirm my applause for from Oregon, Mr. DuNCAN. by the dislocation of our manufactur­ the sequence of action so promptly ing plants. To cite a few examples, As the very distinguished chairman bringing H.R. 8146, the Federal Sup­ of the Ways and Means Committee plemental Unemployment Compensa­ within 1-year's time plant closings and has already pointed out, BoB DuNCAN, tion Act of 1980, before us today. personnel layoffs affe~ted 620 posi­ is a man of many talents: a gold miner, In January our country stumbled tions at the Defense Electronics a sailor-and I might add naval aviator into its seventh recession. At this time, Supply Center <DESC); 6,000 jobs at during World War 11-a hybrid corn we knew that we would best prepare Frigidaire; 4,482 jobs at other General salesman, and a legislator of consider­ for a period of belt-tightening. We Motors <GM) divisions; 1,800 jobs at able renown. Not only was he elected knew that all facets of our economy Dayton Tire & Rubber; and 2,000 posi­ Speaker of the Oregon House of Rep­ were going to be affected. Exemplary tions at Dayton Press. This comes to a resentatives, but has served this House of recession, we also knew that we total of 14,912 people in my district in­ with great distinction as a member of were going to see high unemployment voluntarily out of work. the Appropriations Committee and as for quite awhile. The only uncertainty I meet with these people and I chairman of the Transportation Sub­ we faced was the length of the reces­ answer their letters. Their particular committee. In fact, his only mistake, sion and its severity. circumstances may vary, but they in a long and honorable public career, Just for a moment, I would like to have a common question. They are all seems to have been his regrettable de­ talk about some similarities found in joining in unison to ask: "What is cision a few years ago to run for a seat our present economic situation and going to be done?" e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. September 30, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 28529 Not too long ago I received a letter portunity to pay a special tribute to a ator. ... I am fighting for the work of the from a constituent of mine relating his very special gentleman who has been a Lord. "-A politician experiences under the current job loss true inspiration to all of us. For more As politicians prance and preen mania. This individual found work than 50 years, CLAUDE PEPPER has And great intrigues unwind, with Frigidaire for 2 years. Subse­ served the people of Florida and this A country church I have not seen quently, like countless others, he lost Nation with a seemingly endless For years dwells in my mind. his job when the plant was sold. He ac­ There, born again had sacred berth, bounty of energy. His list of accom­ And there a child was taught cepted a job with Inland, one of the plishments in this legislative body is GM divisions I mentioned earlier, only The worth of faith, the hallowed worth impressive-particularly in the gains Of what the soul has sought. to be laid off 9 months later because he has made in insuring that our el­ That country church inspires my muse of poor auto sales. Still seeking active Because, in recent days, employment, he joined the work force derly may live in comfort and dignity. But perhaps his greatest contribution My father's faith has made the news of the Defense Electronics Supply In strange, unseemly ways. Center. Employment there lasted for 6 is the example he has set that the months because of the facility's relo­ quality of life does not have to decline If things are seldom what they seem, with advancing years. The fact that It must, in truth, be stated cation. That skim milk masquerades as cream This is a prime example of what is Senator PEPPER has served almost half As Gilbert once orated. happening. I cite this case because it of his congressional career past the age of 65 never ceases to amaze me. This year, a self-appointed band truly demonstrates the severity of our Of right-wing Caesars pray situation.