June 20, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1313 This legislation will help address the Jersey Unit of the National Association of INTRODUCING THE EMERGENCY AmeriCorps problem, at least in the short Negro Business and Professional Women’s WARNING ACT OF 2003 term. It creates a budgeting mechanism that Clubs Inc., President of the Board of Directors ensures the Corporation has the funds needed for Day Nurseries Inc. as well as a member of HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY to pay educational awards. Under this bill, the Trinity/St. Phillips Cathedral Church. In each OF NEW YORK Corporation would be able to enroll about of her civic and community endeavors, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50,000 AmeriCorps members, without the Campbell makes a difference by her devoted need for additional funds. and committed participation. Thursday, June 19, 2003 We now know that recording obligations As a member of the Education & the Work- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- based on the approved level of AmeriCorps force Committee here in the U.S. House of duce legislation, the Emergency Warning Act members in the program does not reflect the Representatives I am extremely aware of the of 2003, which would require the Department true performance of the program. Not all growing need for quality educators in our pub- of Homeland Security and the Department of AmeriCorps volunteers successfully complete lic school systems. Dr. Campbell sets a shin- Commerce to ensure that comprehensive, service, and not all AmeriCorps members who ing example for our younger generations of easily understood emergency warnings reach do complete service use their educational the success they can achieve and of the way every American who may be at risk in any award benefit. Accordingly, this bill allows the in which they too can one day aspire to give type of disaster. The bill instructs Commerce Corporation to fund AmeriCorps grants based back to their community. and DHS to work with the government agen- on estimates of the number of members who cies that currently issue warnings, with first re- will likely complete and use their education Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues sponders, with private industry, and with the award. Further, the bill requires an annual ac- here in the U.S. House of Representatives join media to ensure that our emergency warning tuarial audit of the National Service Trust to me today is saluting Dr. Rose J. Campbell for system informs the public when a disaster oc- ensure that the Federal Government is able to her many years of dedicated service as an ed- curs. meet its liabilities. The bill also requires the ucator and in wishing her the very best for the We don’t always know when a disaster will chief executive officer to certify that the Cor- future. occur. However, we do know that we are all poration has properly recorded and tracked its at risk for a natural disaster like a hurricane, obligations. f or a man-made disaster like a terrorist attack. We should pass this legislation as quickly With the advances in technology, we can no as possible. Without it, uncertainty and dis- TRIBUTE TO MR. KIM SPALSBURY longer rely on our televisions or radios to in- agreement will delay and limit the enrollment OF GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN, form us if we need to evacuate our homes or of AmeriCorps volunteers. Considering the de- EXCEPTIONAL TEACHER businesses. It’s time to utilize the available mand and the need for this program, we can- technology to ensure that all forms of commu- not afford to wait. nication are used to inform the public about But I need to emphasize that this is not a HON. NICK SMITH emergency warnings. permanent solution. We must restore the prop- OF MICHIGAN f er level of funding to allow AmeriCorps to op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erate at full strength. We must restore funding DEATH TAX REPEAL for both the National Service Education Trust Thursday, June 19, 2003 PERMANENCY ACT OF 2003 and the AmeriCorps program. America’s com- SPEECH OF munities need AmeriCorps today more than Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- ever, and the talented and dedicated cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- HON. TOM UDALL AmeriCorps members need to receive their perity and security. The formidable responsi- OF NEW MEXICO bility of molding and inspiring young minds to education stipends following their service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- f ment rests partly in the hands of our teach- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 TRIBUTE TO DR. ROSE J. ers.Today I would like to recognize a teacher Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, CAMPBELL from Grand Ledge, Michigan that most influ- today, we are once again debating a tax bill enced and motivated exceptional students in that hopefully will never see the light of day in HON. DONALD M. PAYNE academics and leadership that were winners the other body. Here in the House, we have OF NEW JERSEY of the LeGrand Smith scholarship. repeatedly cut taxes for the wealthiest few, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Kim Spalsbury teaches government and while our deficit has exploded and we have ig- nored the countless priorities that our nation Thursday, June 19, 2003 American literature at Grand Ledge High School. He is credited for instilling in students currently faces. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great an enthusiasm for the subject and for life That’s what this debate is really about. It’s pride that I rise today to recognize an out- itself. In one student’s own words, ‘‘Mr. about priorities. Their priority is to help the standing educator and dear friend, Dr. Rose J. Spalsbury is dynamic, knowledgeable and wealthiest few. I am proud to say that I do not Campbell. An exceptional constituent and a puts forth a lot of extra effort.’’ The respect share the Majority’s priorities. dedicated member of the education commu- and gratitude of his students speaks well of My priorities include our disabled veterans. nity, Dr. Campbell is a true shining star. Mr. Spalsbury’s ability to challenge young If we didn’t pass this bill, we could possibly Receiving her Bachelors Degree from Flor- minds to stretch the mental muscles and strive pass the concurrent receipt legislation. ida A&M University, her Masters in Education to achieve the best that is in them. My priorities include a fair Child Tax Credit from William Patterson College, and her Doc- to help the working poor who make between torate from Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kim Spalsbury’s excellence in teaching chal- $10,000 and $27,000. Campbell has succeeded in every facet of lenges and inspires students to move beyond My priorities include providing decent hous- education. From 1968 to the present, Dr. the teen-age tendency toward surface study ing and a quality education for our military Campbell has been an active member of the and encourage deeper thought and connec- families. Newark Public School System. Beginning her tions to the real world. No profession is more My priorities include a fiscally sound eco- career as a classroom teacher and moving important in its influence and daily interaction nomic growth plan that creates more jobs by through the ranks to her current position within with the future leaders of our community and building more roads, bridges and updating our the Administration as Assistant Executive Su- our country, and Kim Spalsbury’s impact on crumbling schools. perintendent with a specialty in supervision his students is certainly deserving of recogni- Unfortunately, by passing H.R. 8, we cannot and curriculum, Dr. Campbell has dedicated tion. begin to address the nation’s real priorities. her life to education. On behalf of the Congress of the United Mr. Speaker, while I support reducing the In addition to her dedication within the States of America, I am proud to extend our tax burden on working families whenever pos- classroom, Dr. Campbell has also involved highest praise to Mr. Kim Spalsbury as a mas- sible, I believe H.R. 8 badly misses the mark. herself with giving back to the community in ter teacher. We thank him for his continuing As written, H.R. 8 would add $80 billion per many other ways. Dr. Campbell is President of dedication to teaching and his willingness and year to the ever-growing federal deficit. While the Florida A&M University Alumni Association ability to challenge and inspire students for we are permanently eliminating the tax paid New Jersey Chapter, President of the New leadership and success. on the largest 2 percent of estates, we are VerDate Jan 31 2003 01:41 Jun 21, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JN8.030 E20PT1 E1314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 20, 2003 contributing yet again to the exploding national For their efforts, Ohlsson was chosen to as Tournament, one of the top professional men’s debt—a debt our children and grandchildren a first team All American, Dura and Keylock tennis events in the world. must pay. In essence, H.R. 8 is a stealth tax were selected as third team All Americans, Mr. Speaker, the Cincinnati Tennis Club has on future generations. and Bossi and Hallberg gained honorable had a significant, positive impact on the sport The federal estate tax should be reformed, mention recognition. Keylock and Ohlsson of tennis and the Cincinnati area. We are not repealed. I support the plan offered by Mr. also earned Peach Belt Conference All-Con- proud to have had such a distinguished club POMEROY of North Dakota that would have ference honors for the second time, and Dura in our area for the past 120 years and look provided immediate estate tax relief in a re- earned Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament forward to many more years.