January 31, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E71 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TRIBUTE TO JAN BURNSIDE, investigative work on two felony cases which INTRODUCTION OF THE TEACHER OUTSTANDING COLORADO WOMAN resulted in the charging of a suspect. TAX CUT ACT Mr. Speaker Sergeant Brubeck has dedi- HON. SCOTT McINNIS cated 20 years to the police force, serving with HON. RON PAUL OF COLORADO honor and distinction. As he continues to pro- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tect and serve the citizens of Lexington, I am Wednesday, January 31, 2001 certain that the Members of the House will join Wednesday, January 31, 2001 Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce Mr. MCINNIS Mr. Speaker, I would like to me in wishing him all the best. take a moment to congratulate a remarkable the Teacher Tax Cut Act. This bill provides woman, Jan Burnside, for her devotion to her f every teacher in America with a $1,000 tax community and to the people of the State of credit, thus raising every teacher’s take-home Colorado. After experiencing the devastating RECOGNIZING MR. ROBERT pay without increasing federal spending. Pas- loss of her only daughter to suicide, Jan has SAKATA OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO sage of this bill is a major first step toward devoted her life to helping prevent suicide. For treating those who have dedicated their lives her work in this critical area, Jan Burnside is to educating America’s children with the re- being honored as an Outstanding Colorado HON. BOB SCHAFFER spect they deserve. Compared to other profes- sionals teachers are underappreciated and un- Woman. Jan’s contributions to the citizens of OF COLORADO Colorado are great in number and deserve the derpaid. This must change if America is to recognition of Congress. Clearly, our State is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have the finest education system in the world! Quality education is impossible without qual- better off because of Jan’s service. Wednesday, January 31, 2001 ity teaching. If we want to ensure that the Jan’s work in the field of suicide prevention teaching profession attracts the very best peo- has been tireless. Her work with the State of Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rec- ple possible we must make sure that teachers Colorado has touched many hearts and saved ognize one of my constituents, Mr. Robert receive the compensation they deserve. For many lives. Too often, this crisis in our culture Sakata of Brighton, Colorado. This month, Mr. too long now, we have seen partisan battles is overlooked. But thanks to Jan, that’s not the Sakata was awarded The Order of the Sacred and displays of heightened rhetoric about who case in Colorado. Jan has been at the fore- Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, by the em- wants to provide the most assistance to edu- front of the administrative, legislative and so- peror of Japan for Sakata’s commitment to cation distract us from our important work of cial push to reduce the specter of suicide in removing government-imposed barriers to Colorado. Guided by her own great loss, Jan better relations between the United States and educational excellence. has worked boldly and bravely to prevent this Japan. Since America’s teachers are underpaid be- tragedy from scarring other families. Mr. Sakata has played a major role as an cause they are overtaxed, the best way to As you can see, Mr. Speaker, Jan has American ambassador of goodwill. He has vis- raise teacher take-home pay is to reduce their shown profound courage that’s an inspiration ited Japan to talk to corporate executives taxes. Simply by raising teacher’s take-home to us all. It is that inspiration that has earned about American businesses, and to Japanese pay via a $1,000 tax credit we can accomplish her the high honor of being named Out- farmers about U.S. farming. He has hosted a number of important things. First, we show standing Colorado Woman. Jan is eminently the emperor and empress of Japan at his Col- a true commitment to education. We also let deserving of this prestigious recognition. America’s teachers know that the American It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank orado farm. He has served on various agri- people and the Congress respect their work. you to Jan for her dedication and service to culture boards, as well as the Japan America Finally, and perhaps most importantly, by rais- her community over the years and congratu- Society of Colorado. ing teacher take-home pay, the Teacher Tax late her on this deserved honor. She has been Such patriotism is especially remarkable Cut Act encourages highly-qualified profes- a tireless champion in a critically important given the obstacles posed to Mr. Sakata early sionals to enter, and remain in, the teaching field. in life. The son of a truck driver, Mr. Sakata profession. Jan, we are all proud of your work and was born in California to Japanese-American In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I once again grateful for your service! parents. During World War II, he was set to an ask my colleagues to put aside partisan bick- f interment camp in Topaz, Utah, suffering one ering and unite around the idea of helping CONGRATULATIONS TO SERGEANT of American history’s greatest injustices. Dur- educators by supporting the Teacher Tax Cut JOHN JACK BRUBECK ing that time, Mr. Sakata was sponsored by a Act. Colorado resident who put him to work on a f HON. IKE SKELTON farm near Brighton. From that point on, farm- TRIBUTE TO JIM NICHOLSON OF MISSOURI ing became Mr. Sakata’s life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After the war, Mr. Sakata began to farm for HON. SCOTT McINNIS Wednesday, January 31, 2001 himself, with only 40 acres purchased on bor- OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to rowed money. Today, Sakata Farms spans my attention that Sergeant John ‘‘Jack’’ 3,000 acres of sweet corn, cabbage, onions Wednesday, January 31, 2001 Brubeck, of Lexington, MO, was recently hon- and broccoli. His story is that of yet another Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ored by the Lexington Police Department for American dream that came true because of take this moment to recognize an outstanding his 20 years of outstanding service. hard work and perseverance. citizen and a remarkable leader, my friend Jim Sergeant Brubeck has dutifully served the I am extremely proud of Mr. Sakata. He is Nicholson, the now former head of the Repub- Lexington community for 20 years. He has lican National Committee. Jim is being hon- an extraordinary Coloradan and an out- worked under several police chiefs and has ored on January 26, 2001 in Denver, Colorado received numerous accolades during the last standing American. His dedication to Amer- for his accomplished service as Chairman of two decades. Sergeant Brubeck has been ican-Japanese relations has made an endur- the Republican National Committee. During given a commendation medal for building evi- ing difference, especially within our agricultural his tenure, Jim took the GOP to new heights. dence, a felony commendation medal, and a community. I ask the House to join me in ex- On his watch, the Republican Party took con- time in service commendation. Sergeant tending congratulations to Mr. Sakata of Colo- trol of the White House while maintaining ma- Brubeck was also recognized for his dedicated rado. jorities in both the House of Representatives ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate 11<MAY>2000 05:52 Feb 01, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JA8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E31PT1 E72 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 31, 2001 and the United States Senate. For his service out by simplifying voter registration, the law Because many of these child care facilities to the party and the American people, I would has done very little to invigorate election inter- are housed in federal buildings, state and local now like to pay tribute to a great American est. To the contrary, it has devalued voter reg- authorities have little or no jurisdiction regard- and friend. istration and given citizens good reason to ing health, fire and safety codes. This Act re- When Chairman Nicholson began as RNC question the integrity of their vote. quires all federal centers to be responsible for chairman, the committee was $10 million in It is interesting to note that in 1992, Presi- maintaining these basic regulations. With over debt. But under Chairman Nicholson’s able dent Bush vetoed motor voter legislation stat- one thousand federally owned or operated leadership, that debt was abolished. When Jim ing it amounted to an ‘‘open invitation to fraud child care centers in the United States capable left the RNC, it was $15 million in the black. and corruption.’’ His words could not have of accommodating 200,000 children, this legis- Along with balancing the RNC’s book, Chair- been more prophetic. Since the law’s imple- lation is essential. man Nicholson also boldly led the RNC into mentation, numerous incidents of illegal voting After conferring with representatives from the Internet age, incorporating technological have surfaced. In fact, motor voter could be various federal agencies, I learned that many advances in the day-to-day affairs of the orga- responsible for inviting millions of non-citizens federal centers, such as the facilities operated nization.