granule_id,date,congress,session,volume,issue,title,chamber,granule_class,sub_granule_class,page_start,page_end,speakers,bills,citation,full_text CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgD1190-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1190,D1190,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""53""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""160""}]",148 Cong. Rec. D1190,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives In accordance with the provisions of S. Con. Res. 160, and S.J. Res. 53, the House is adjourned sine die until 12 noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 for the Convening of the First Session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress." CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgD1190-3,2002-12-16,107,2,,,Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDNEWPUBLAWS,D1190,D1192,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""53""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""117""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""124""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""727""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1010""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1070""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1214""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1226""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1240""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1907""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1946""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2237""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2239""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2595""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2621""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3044""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3156""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3340""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3389""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3394""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3833""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3908""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3988""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4727""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4878""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5349""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5469""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5504""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5590""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5708""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5716""}]",148 Cong. Rec. D1190,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1190-D1192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, of November 14, 2002, p. D1157.) H.J. Res. 124, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003. Signed on November 23, 2002. (Public Law 107-294) S. 1214, to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for United States seaports. Signed on November 25, 2002. (Public Law 107-295) H.R. 5005, to establish the Department of Homeland Security. Signed November 25, 2002. (Public Law 107-296) H.R. 3210, to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-297) H.R. 2546, to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit States from requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing interstate pre-arranged ground transportation service. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-298) H.R. 3389, to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-299) H.R. 4878, to provide for estimates and reports of improper payments by Federal agencies. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-300) H.R. 5349, to facilitate the use of a portion of the former O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, by the local Boys and Girls Club through the release of the reversionary interest and other interest retained by the United States in 1955 when the land was conveyed to the State of Missouri. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-301) S. 3044, to authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release. Signed on November 26, 2002. (Public Law 107-302) [[Page D1191]] H.R. 1070, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide assistance for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern, to authorize assistance for research and development of innovative technologies for such remediation, and to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify provisions relating to the Lake Champlain basin. Signed on November 27, 2002. (Public Law 107-303) H.R. 3340, to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow certain catch-up contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan to be made by participant age 50 or over. Signed on November 27, 2002. (Public Law 107-304) H.R. 3394, to authorize funding for computer and network security research and development and research fellowship programs. Signed on November 27, 2002. (Public Law 107-305) H.R. 4628, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. Signed on November 27, 2002. (Public Law 107-306) H.R. 2621, to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to consumer product protection. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-307) H.R. 3908, to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-308) H.R. 3988, to amend title 36, United States Code, to clarify the requirements for eligibility in the American Legion. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-309) H.R. 4727, to reauthorize the national dam safety program. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-310) H.R. 5590, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement and effectiveness of civilian orders of protection on military installations. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107- 311) H.R. 5708, to reduce preexisting PAYGO balances. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-312) H.R. 5716, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to extend the mental health benefits parity provisions for an additional year. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-313) H.R. 4546, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-314) H.J. Res. 117, approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-315) H.R. 3156, to provide a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107-316) H.R. 3833, to facilitate the creation of a new, second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain that will be a haven for material that promotes positive experiences for children and families using the Internet, provides a safe online environment for children, and helps to prevent children from being exposed to harmful material on the Internet. Signed on December 2, 2002. (Public Law 107- 317) H.R. 5504, to provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-318) H.R. 727, to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-319) H.R. 2595, to direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-320) H.R. 5469, to amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to the statutory license for webcasting. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-321) S. 1010, to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-322) S. 1226, to require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-323) S. 1907, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-324) S. 1946, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-325) S. 2239, to amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-326) [[Page D1192]] S. 2712, to authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-327) S.J. Res. 53, relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Signed on December 4, 2002. (Public Law 107-328) S. 1240, to provide for the acquisition of land and construction of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Utah. Signed on December 6, 2002. (Public Law 107-329) S. 2237, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to veterans' compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits, education benefits, housing benefits, memorial affairs benefits, life insurance benefits, and certain other benefits for veterans, to improve the administration of benefits for veterans, to make improvements in procedures relating to judicial review of veterans' claims for benefits. Signed on December 6, 2002. (Public Law 107-330) *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 218 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 437 reports have been filed in the House." CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgD1190,2002-12-16,107,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1190,D1190,,,148 Cong. Rec. D1190,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, December 16, 2002 [[Page D1190]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS See Resume of Congressional Activity Senate The Senate was not in session today. It will next meet on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at 12 noon for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress." CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgD1193-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,"Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL RECORD The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on...",HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1193,D1194,,,148 Cong. Rec. D1193,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1193-D1194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. 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Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. �1AFollowing each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. �1AWith the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. [[Page D1194]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 12 noon, Tuesday, January 7, 2003 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Tuesday, January 7, 2003 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E2146 Armey, Richard K., Tex., E2145 Hansen, James V., Utah, E2148, E2148, E2149, E2150 LaFalce, John J., N.Y., E2147" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgD1193,2002-12-16,107,2,,,Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDRESUMEONGOING,D1193,D1193,,,148 Cong. Rec. D1193,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1193]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 23 through November 22, 2002 Senate House Total Days in session............... 149 123 . . Time in session............... 1043 hrs., 23' 772 hrs., 15' . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 11801 9128 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 2144 . . Public bills enacted into law. 42 153 195 Private bills enacted into law 1 4 . . Bills in conference........... 14 3 . . Measures passed, total........ 523 623 1146 Senate bills................... 119 46 . . House bills.................... 205 299 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 3 3 . . House joint resolutions........ 10 12 . . Senate concurrent resolutions.. 32 10 . . House concurrent resolutions... 30 84 . . Simple resolutions............. 124 169 . . Measures reported, total...... *402 *408 810 Senate bills................... 252 19 . . House bills.................... 109 274 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 3 1 . . House joint resolutions........ . . 4 . . Senate concurrent resolutions.. 9 . . . . House concurrent resolutions... 3 12 . . Simple resolutions............. 26 98 . . Special reports............... 5 13 . . Conference reports............ 2 16 . . Measures pending on calendar.. 311 126 . . Measures introduced, total.... 1563 2711 4274 Bills.......................... 1303 2157 . . Joint resolutions.............. 23 44 . . Concurrent resolutions......... 67 223 . . Simple resolutions............. 170 287 . . Quorum calls.................. 2 1 . . Yea-and-nay votes............. 253 302 . . Recorded votes................ . . 181 . . Bills vetoed.................. . . . . . . Vetoes overridden............. . . . . . . DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 23 through November 22, 2002 Civilian Nominations, totaling 629 (including 166 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed..........................................466... Withdrawn...........................................10... Returned to White House............................153... Other Civilian Nominations, totaling 2,100 (including 535 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................2,098... Returned to White House..............................2... Air Force Nominations, totaling 5,817 (including 4 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................5,811... Returned to White House..............................6... Army Nominations, totaling 6,235 (including 53 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................6,225... Returned to White House.............................10... Navy Nominations, totaling 6,044, disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................6,030... Returned to White House.............................14... Marine Corps Nominations, totaling 3,011 (including 33 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................3,003... Returned to White House..............................8... Summary Total Nominations carried over from the First Session..791 Total Nominations Received this Session.............23,045 Total Confirmed.....................................23,633 Total Unconfirmed........................................0 Total Withdrawn.........................................10 Total Returned to the White House......................193" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2145,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ACTIVITY REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2145,E2146,"[{""name"": ""Richard K. Armey"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""502""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""600""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5710""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2145,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2145-E2146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2145]] ____________________ ACTIVITY REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY ______ HON. RICHARD K. ARMEY of texas in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, due to the unique circumstances of the Select Committee on Homeland Security, we were unable to complete the committee activity report required under clause 1(d) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 107th Congress in time to have it printed as a House report. However, I am submitting this report for printing in the Record so that the legislative history of the Homeland Security Act will be preserved. REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE 107TH CONGRESS Mr. Armey, from the Select Committee on Homeland Security, submitted the following Report: AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION On June 18, 2002, the Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H.Res. 449 (H. Rept. 107-517), to establish the Select Committee on Homeland Security. On June 19, 2002, the House agreed to the resolution by a voice vote. The text of the resolution follows: H. Res. 449 In the House of Representatives, U.S., June 19, 2002. Resolved, That there is hereby established a Select Committee on Homeland Security. Sec. 2. Composition.--The select committee shall be composed of nine Members appointed by the Speaker, of whom four shall be appointed on the recommendation of the Minority Leader. The Speaker shall designate one member as chairman. Sec. 3. Jurisdiction.--The select committee may develop recommendations and report to the House on such matters that relate to the establishment of a department of homeland security as may be referred to it by the Speaker and on recommendations submitted to it under section 6. Sec. 4. Procedure.--(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), rule XI shall apply to the select committee to the extent not inconsistent with this resolution. (1) Clause 1(b) and clause 2(m)(1)(B) of rule XI shall not apply to the select committee. (2) The select committee is not required to adopt written rules to implement the provisions of clause 4 of rule XI. (b) Clause 10(b) of rule X shall not apply to the select committee. Sec. 5. Funding.--To enable the select committee to carry out the purposes of this resolution, the select committee may utilize the services of staff of the House. Sec. 6. Reporting.--Each standing or permanent select committee to which the Speaker refers to a bill introduced by the Majority Leader or his designee (by request) that proposes to establish a department of homeland security may submit its recommendations on the bill only to the select committee. Such recommendations may be submitted not later than a time designated by the Speaker. (b) The select committee shall consider the recommendations submitted to it on a bill described in subsection (a) and shall report to the House its recommendations on such bill. Sec. 7. Dissolution.--(a) The select committee shall cease to exist after final disposition of a bill described in section 6(a), including final disposition of any veto message on such bill. (b) Upon the dissolution of the select committee, this resolution shall not be construed to alter the jurisdiction of any standing committee. Sec. 8. Disposition of Records.--Upon dissolution of the select committee, the records of the select committee shall become the records of any committee designated by the Speaker. LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES Legislative Activities homeland security act of 2002 Public Law 107-296 (H.R. 5005, H.R. 5710) Summary. The Homeland Security Act of 2002, will create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide for the security of the American people, territory, and sovereignty within the United States. The Department of Homeland Security will help fulfill the Constitutional responsibility of the Federal government by providing for the common defense by uniting, under a single department those elements within the government whose primary responsibility is to secure the United States homeland. This department will have the mission of preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, reducing the United States' vulnerability to terrorism, minimizing the damages from attacks, and assisting in recovery from any attacks, should they occur. The Department must fulfill these missions while protecting civil liberties. The Department's primary responsibilities will include: analyzing information and protecting infrastructure; developing countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks; securing U.S. borders and transportation systems; organizing emergency preparedness and response efforts; conducting homeland security related research, development, technology, and acquisition programs; coordinating counter-terrorism activities with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private sector. The Department will bring together 22 existing Federal agencies or portions of agencies under a single clear chain of command. Each of these agencies will continue to be responsible for carrying out existing and emergent homeland security functions. Leading the Department will be a Secretary who is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Department will have one Deputy Secretary and a total of 5 Under Secretaries who report to the Secretary for each of the following functional areas: Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; Science and Technology; Border and Transportation Security; Emergency Preparedness and Response; and Management. Additionally, there will also be no more than 12 Assistant Secretaries and a Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of the United States Secret Service will also report directly to the Secretary. Finally, the Transportation Security Administration will be maintained as a separate entity within the Department for 2 years. Legislative History. H.R. 5005, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, was introduced by request by Mr. Armey and 113 original cosponsors on June 24, 2002. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 449, the bill was referred to the Select Committee and additionally to 12 other committees of jurisdiction through July 12, 2002. While only the Select Committee was authorized to report the legislation to the House, several committees marked up their recommendations to the Select Committee. The Committee on Agriculture met and approved their recommended amendments on July 11, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Armed Services met and approved their recommended amendments on July 10, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Energy and Commerce met and approved their recommended amendments on July 11, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Government Reform met and approved their recommended amendments on July 11, 2002 by a record vote of 31 yeas and 1 nay. The Committee on International Relations met and approved their recommended amendments on July 10, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on the Judiciary held a legislative hearing on June 27, 2002 and met and approved their recommended amendments on July 10, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Science held a legislative hearing on June 24, 2002 and met and approved their recommended amendments on July 10, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met and approved their recommended amendments on July 11, 2002 by a voice vote. The Committee on Ways and Means met and approved their recommended amendments on July 10, 2002 by a record vote of 34 years and 3 nays. The Committees on Appropriations and Financial Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence forwarded recommendations without formal meetings. On July 12, 2002, all of the committees of jurisdiction were discharged from the further consideration of the bill. The Select Committee on Homeland Security held a legislative hearing on July 15, 16, and 17, 2002. On July 19, 2002, the Select Committee met in open session and ordered H.R. 5005 favorably reported to the House, with an amendment, by a record vote of 5 yeas and 4 nays, a quorum being present. The Select Committee reported the bill to the House on July 24, 2002 (H. Rept. 107-609, Part I). The Committee on Rules met and reported a rule, H. Res. 502, providing for the consideration of H.R. 5005 (H. Rept. 107-615) on July 25, 2002 (the legislative day of July 24, 2002). The rule provided for 90 minutes of general debate, followed by consideration of a set of amendments mutually agreed upon by the Speaker and Minority Leader. The House considered H. Res. 502 on July 25, 2002 and agreed to the resolution by a voice vote. The House began consideration of H.R. 5005 on July 25, 2002. Consideration of the bill and amendments made in order by the rule continued through July 26, 2002. A motion to recommit with instructions offered by Ms. DeLauro, addressing the ability of companies [[Page E2146]] incorporated in ``tax haven'' countries to contract with the Department of Homeland Security, was agreed to by a record vote of 318 yeas and 110 nays. The House passed the bill by a record vote of 295 yeas and 132 nays. H.R. 5005 was received in the Senate on July 30, 2002 and placed on the Senate legislative calendar. On July 31, 2002, a motion to proceed to the consideration of the bill was made and a cloture motion on the motion to proceed was presented. The cloture motion was withdrawn on August 1, 2002. On September 3, the motion to proceed was considered by unanimous consent and agreed to by a vote of 94 yeas and no nays. The Senate considered H.R. 5005 from September 5, 2002 through October 1, 2002. On November 12, 2002, H.R. 5710, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, was introduced by Mr. Armey and 9 original cosponsors. The text of the measure was drafted as an effort to reconcile the House-passed version of H.R. 5005, and the Gramm amendment to H.R. 5005 in the Senate. The bill was referred solely to the Select Committee on Homeland Security. The Select Committee did not act on this bill. On November 13, 2002 (the legislative day of November 12, 2002), the Committee on Rules reported a rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 5710 (H. Res. 600; H. Rept. 107- 773). A closed rule, the resolution provided for one hour of general debate, equally divided, and a motion to recommit, with or without instructions. The House considered the Rule on November 13, 2002, and agreed to the resolution by a vote of 237 yeas and 177 nays. On November 13, 2002, the House proceeded to the consideration of H.R. 5710. Mr. Roemer offered a motion to recommit the bill with instructions to add provisions creating a commission to investigate the events of September 11, 2001. The motion to recommit was not agreed by a vote of 203 yeas and 215 nays, and the bill was passed by a vote of 299 yeas and 121 nays. The bill was received in the Senate on November 14, 2002. On November 13, 2002, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 5005. The text of H.R. 5710 was offered as the Thompson amendment to H.R. 5005 (S. Amdt. 4901). Cloture on the amendment was invoked on November 15, 2002 by a vote of 65 yeas and 29 nays and the amendment was agreed to on November 19, 2002 by a vote of 73 yeas and 26 nays. Cloture on the bill was also invoked on November 19, 2002 by a vote of 83 yeas and 16 nays and the bill passed the Senate, as amended, by a vote of 90 yeas and 9 nays. On November 22, 2002, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5005 by unanimous consent, clearing the bill for the President. The bill was presented to the President on November 22, 2002 and was signed on November 25, 2002, becoming public law number 107-296. Oversight Activities transforming the federal government to protect america from terrorism On July 11, 2002, the Select Committee held a hearing on transforming the Federal government to protect American from terrorism. The hearing focused on the changes domestically and abroad which led to the homeland security situation found in the wake of the events of September 11, 2001. Testifying at the hearing were the Honorable Collin Powell, Secretary of State, the Honorable Paul H. O'Neill, Secretary of the Treasury, the Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, and the Honorable John Ashcroft, Attorney General. Hearings Held Transforming the Federal Government to Protect America from Terrorism.--Oversight hearing on transforming the Federal government to protect America from terrorism. Hearing held on July 11, 2002. Serial No. 107-1. Homeland Security Act of 2002.--Legislative hearing held on H.R. 5005, the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Hearing held on July 15, 16, and 17, 2002. Serial nos. 107-2 and 107-3. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2146,2002-12-16,107,2,,,"DR. GEORGE V. IRONS, SR.'S INDUCTION TO THE ALABAMA MEN'S HALL OF FAME",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2146,E2148,"[{""name"": ""Robert B. Aderholt"", ""role"": ""speaking""}, {""name"": ""John J. LaFalce"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2146,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2146-E2148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DR. GEORGE V. IRONS, SR.'S INDUCTION TO THE ALABAMA MEN'S HALL OF FAME ______ HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Alabama's greatest native sons--Dr. George Vernon Irons, Sr. Dr. Irons recently received Alabama's highest posthumous honor-- induction into the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame in Birmingham. The Alabama Men's Hall of Fame was created by the Alabama legislature in 1987. Its selection board is comprised of members from all seven congressional districts, the Governor, director of archives and history and the President of Samford University. Past inductees include America's most distinguished leaders: Wernher Von Braun, famed scientist who developed the rocketry to blast American astronauts to the Moon and return safely--a first in human history; George Washington Carver, botanist who mutated plants to give the south vital food sources; and James A. ``Brother'' Bryan, humanitarian, who gave sacrificially to fellow Alabamians during its severest economic times. Its most recent inductee, Dr. Irons, was distinguished professor of history and political science, Samford University for a near half century and one of the Nation's greatest athletes. Born in the ``Shadows of Gaineswood'' in Demopolis, Alabama in 1902, a century later, he is still breaking records. Dr. Irons is the only athlete inducted by the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame--the only Samford University Professor--and the only individual inducted by both the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame and the prestigious Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. While at the University of Alabama, he was first spotted by Coach Hank Crisp running across the campus--late to class. He promptly put him on the track team, where he broke a collegiate record the first time he ever pulled on a Crimson Tide uniform. Here's how a southern Governor described Bama's ``Chariot of Fire:'' ``Long before Bama had been to its first bowl game, before legendary Coach Paul Bear Bryant had won a game, Captain George Irons blazed a crimson streak across southern skies establishing an athletic tradition, smashing records in distance events as `Ironsides' and the `Knight of the Cinder Path.' '' As road racing champion (distance events begun at halftime of major football games and finishing as the halftime show--after a hill and dale course of about 4 miles), Bama's superstar was the ``best there ever was.'' Legendary Crimson Tide coach Wallace Wade (three time Rose Bowl winner) said Irons was: ``The greatest distance runner of his era.'' He is the only Crimson Tide track man--the only distance man ever inducted by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame--rare honors he may hold forever. Remarkably, some of his records still stand--nearly a century later. Pretty swift in the classroom too, Irons was Phi Beta Kappa honor graduate, Rhodes scholar nominee, earning his doctorate at Duke University. Dr. George Denny, president of the University of Alabama, appointed him assistant to the faculty beginning his ``longest run'' in higher education. He later joined Howard College (now Samford University) in 1933. He also distinguished himself in World War II, rising to the rank of colonel, serving 33 years active and reserve duty--a Samford record. Dr. Irons received Freedom Foundation's (Valley Forge, Pennsylvania), George Washington Medal of Honor for his speech in 1962 entitled: ``Freedom, America's Weapon of Might.'' It was broadcast worldwide on the U.S. Armed Forces Network. Irons was the first southerner to win this prestigious national award. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Irons was the only man elected by the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame from the 20th century. J. Lamar Monroe Curry, former Member of the United States Congress and Ambassador to Spain, was elected for the 19th century. To be considered, nominees must have strong connections to our State and have made a national or international impact in his profession. Dr. Irons taught seventeen students who became university presidents--a record in American education. His innovations in curriculum became a model for higher education across the South and Nation. A former student wrote: ``Dr. Irons was more than a teacher, he was an architect of the human mind. When he looked out to teach a class, he did not see simply students--he saw the mirror image of God.'' His influence continues through the many students who were inspired by his life. It's no surprise his student roster included those who became captains of industry, Supreme Court Justices, Governors, law school deans and America's leaders. The induction ceremony was held at the club in Birmingham by the Committee of 100 Women (leaders of Alabama's civic and social communities) and the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame. Dr. Irons' son, Mountain Brook attorney, William L. Irons, gave a moving speech highlighting his father's contributions to Alabama and the American Nation. His bust was unveiled by Dr. Irons' great grandson, Dylan Alexander Irons of Charlotte, North Carolina. Inductees' busts are housed in the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame located in the Harwell G. Davis Library of Samford University. As inductee of both of Alabama's most prestigious halls of fame, Dr. Irons has placed a footprint where no man or woman has trod and should inspire future Alabamians. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the article in the University of Alabama Alumni Magazine, entitled: ``Knight of the Cinder Path,'' be included in the Congressional Record for America to share the achievements of this great American who served his university as distinguished educator a near half century, his country in war and peace for a third of the 20th century and his alma mater, the University of Alabama, as record breaking champion athlete and honor graduate. [[Page E2147]] SEC ______ HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE of new york in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. LaFALCE. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to submit to the Congressional Record the important work that has been done at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the last year under Chairman Harvey Pitt. While there has been much turmoil and controversy over the last year, we should recognize and honor the many very real and important accomplishments of the Commission and its staff during this period. From the incredible efforts of Chairman Pitt and Commission staff to help the securities markets recover from the devastation of September 11, 2001, to the unprecedented number of enforcement cases and complex financial fraud investigations undertaken in the last year, Chairman Pitt and the Commission have much of which to be proud. SEC Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2002 The 2002 Fiscal Year has been challenging for the markets and investors alike. This past year included not only the continued effects of the tragedies of September 11, 2001, but also the significant corporate scandals that began with Enron. Fiscal Year 2002 represented a continuation of the SEC's work on important issues such as market structure, regulatory reform for mutual funds, and improved regulation of research analyst conflicts. In the past year, the SEC has taken unprecedented, aggressive steps to investigate possible wrongdoing, propose tough new regulations, and fully implement the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Overall agency highlights Implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act--The Commission has moved aggressively to implement provisions of the landmark legislation signed into law on July 30, 2002, to reform the accounting industry and restore the integrity of the financial reporting system. Since the bill was signed into law, the Commission has undertaken ten major rulemakings, while making significant progress on the seven studies required by the legislation. Response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks--The Commission actively responded to the events of September 11. During the attacks, the New York offices of the SEC were destroyed, and the Commission worked quickly to reestablish operations. The Commission continues to work with other U.S. financial regulators--the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the New York State Banking Department--on a project to strengthen the operational resilience of the financial sector. The Commission has also taken numerous steps to implement the Patriot Act to deter international money laundering and combat terrorist financing. SEC, NY Attorney General, NYSF, NASD, NASAA Agreement on Reforming Wall Street Practices--The Commission, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the NYSE, the NASD and the North American Securities Administrators Association announced a joint effort to bring to a speedy and coordinated conclusion the various investigations concerning analyst research and IPO allocations. (October 3, 2002) Review of Initial Public Offering Process--The SEC asked the National Association of Securities Dealers and the New York Stock Exchange to review the initial public offering (IPO) process, including IPO allocation practices and the roles of issuers and underwriters in the price setting and offering process. (August 22, 2002) Enforcement initiatives In the past year the Enforcement Division of the SEC has taken a record 598 actions, a 24% increase over 2001, and a 19% increase over 2000. (See ``Record of Enforcement'' below.) This year's actions include the following significant cases: Charged former Enron CFO, Andrew Fastow with fraud. (October 2, 2002) Settled fraud charges against Michael Kopper, a former high-ranking Enron official. (August 21, 2002) Charged three former senior executives of Homestore Inc. with perpetrating an extensive scheme to fraudulently inflate Homestore's advertising revenues by arranging fraudulent ``round-trip'' transactions. The defendants agreed to return ill-gotten gains of approximately $4.6 million to be paid to the benefit of shareholders, under the Fair Funds provision of the recently enacted Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (September 25, 2002) Settled with Dynegy for securities fraud charges involving Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and round-trip energy trades. (September 24, 2002) Charged three former top Tyco International executives, including CEO L. Dennis Kozlowski, with failing to disclose multi-million dollar low interest and interest-free loans from the company, and in some cases, never repaid. They were also charged with selling shares of Tyco stock valued at millions of dollars while their self-dealing remained undisclosed. (September 12, 2002) Charged Adelphia and Rigas family with massive financial fraud. (July 24, 2002) Filed fraud charges against WorldCom within 24 hours of the company's revelation of its massive accounting problems. (June 26, 2002) Charged former Rite Aid senior management with fraud in connection with its financial disclosures. (June 21, 2002) Settled SEC enforcement action for financial fraud with Xerox, assessing a $10 million penalty, the largest ever penalty against a public company for financial fraud. (April 11, 2002) Filed a settled action against Credit Suisse First Boston for IPO allocation practices that violated NASD rules. CSFB agreed to pay $100 million in penalties and disgorgement. (January 22, 2002) Brought a settled administrative action charging Trump Hotels with fraud in the first enforcement action based on misleading ``pro forma financials.'' (January 16, 2002) Brought a series of significant settled enforcement actions alleging violations of the auditor independence rules against Price WaterhouseCoopers, Moret Ernst & Young Accountants and KPMG. (July 17, 2002; June 27, 2002; January 14, 2002) Corporate disclosure and accounting initiatives Pro Forma Financial Statements--The Commission issued cautionary advice related to ``pro forma'' financial information, or information that is not prepared using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required for financial statements filed with the SEC, and that may be confusing or misleading. The Commission issued an ``Investor Alert'' that describes how ``pro forma financials should be analyzed, including a reminder that they should be viewed with appropriate and healthy skepticism.'' (December 4, 2001) Monitoring Annual Reports of Fortune 500 Companies--The Commission monitored the annual reports of all Fortune 500 Companies to identify information that may be unclear or conflict with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or SEC rules. (December 21, 2001) Disclosure of Equity Compensation Plan Information--Adopted rule amendments designed to enhance disclosure about equity compensation plans, including stock options. (December 21, 2001) Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies--Called for corporate disclosure of the impact of off-balance sheet arrangements and other obligations regarding liquidity and capital resources. (January 22, 2002) Disclosure of Certain Management Transactions--Proposed amendments responding to investors' need for timely disclosure of transactions and other arrangements between companies and their executive officers and directors, (April 12, 2002--later included in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Acceleration of Periodic Report Filing Dates--Proposed (April 12, 2002) and adopted (August 17, 2002) acceleration of the filing of quarterly and annual reports to be phased in over three years. These rules require that annual reports be filed within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year and quarterly reports be filed within 35 days of each quarter's end. Mandated EDGAR Filing for Foreign Issuers--Adopted rule amendments to require foreign private issuers and foreign governments to file their securities documents electronically through the EDGAR system. (May 8, 2002) Critical Accounting Polices--Proposed amendments to enhance investors' understanding of the application of companies' critical accounting polices. (May 10, 2002) Additional Current Disclosure Requirements and acceleration of Filing Date--To provide investors with up-to-date information, proposed additional items and events that must be reported on Form 8-K within two business days of the action. (June 17, 2002) Certification of Disclosure in Companies' Quarterly and Annual Reports--To increase the accountability of senior company officers, proposed rules to require certification of a company's reports by the CEO and CFO. (June 17, 2002--later included in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) SEC Order to Largest Publicly Traded Companies--Ordered the 947 largest publicly traded companies to certify the accuracy and completeness of their filings. (June 27, 2002) SRO Listing Standards on Corporate Governance--In response to the SEC's request in February, the NYSE and Nasdaq have come forward with proposals that will produce the most substantial corporate governance and listing standards reform in decades. Market regulation initiatives Commodities Futures Modernization Act (CFMA) Rulemakings-- Conducted extensive rulemaking, much of it jointly with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, to permit for the first time trading in security futures products, including single stock futures. Analyst Conflicts of Interest--Approved NASD and NYSE rules that address potential conflicts of interest by research analysts. Launched a thorough examination of analyst conflicts of interest. Proposed Regulation AC, requiring research analysts to certify the truthfulness of their views in research reports and public appearances and disclose whether they have received any compensation related to the specific recommendation provided in those reports and appearances. Rating Agencies--Launched a thorough examination of the role of rating agencies in the U.S. securities markets. Significant Progress on Options Market Linkage--Approved an amendment to the [[Page E2148]] Linkage Plan filed by the options exchanges that, among other things, requires the intermarket linkage to be fully implemented no later than April 30, 2003. The intermarket linkage in an important step in improving options customers' ability to receive the best prices available. (May 29, 2002) Investment management initiatives Investment Adviser Public Disclosure--Launched website which provides investors a valuable tool to help compare the business practices, services and fees of investment advisers online, free of charge. The website also contains disciplinary information regarding advisers. (September 25, 2001) Mutual Fund Advertising Proposal--Proposed amendments to modernize the mutual fund advertising rules. (May 14, 2002) Hedge Funds Investigation--Launched a formal fact-finding investigation to provide the Commission with a better understanding of the issues currently affecting private investment funds, including Hedge Funds. (May 29, 2002) Disclosure of Proxy Voting by Mutual Funds and Investment Advisers--Proposed amendments that would require mutual funds and other registered management investment companies to file with the Commission, and make available to shareholders, their proxy voting records relating to portfolio securities and disclose the policies and procedures they use to determine how to vote proxies. The proposal would require advisers to adopt proxy voting policies, to disclose these policies to clients and how clients can obtain information on how the adviser has voted on the proxies. (September 19, 2002) Fixed Income Exchange-Traded Funds--Approved the first exchange-trade funds based on fixed income indices, giving investors another option to invest in a basket of fixed income securities, providing lower expenses and intra-day pricing. Investor education and assistance initiatives Fake ``Scam'' Site Initiative--Launched three fake ``scam'' Web sites that warn investors about fraud before they lose their money. http://www.mcwhortle.com. (January 20, 2002) Roundtables and Investor Summit--Held three Roundtables on Accounting and Auditing: New York (March 4, 2002), Washington, DC (March 6, 2002) and Chicago (April 4, 2002) and held the first-ever Investor Summit. (May 10, 2002) Investor Assistance--Provided individual responses to over 82,000 complaints and questions from investors. Additionally, the interactive ``Fast Answers'' database on the SEC's Web site provided instant answers to nearly 206,000 questions from the public. U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION RECORD OF ENFORCEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Enforcement actions filed........... 503 484 598 Financial fraud and issuer reporting 103 112 163 actions filed............................ Officer and director bars sought (in all 38 51 126 categories of cases)..................... Temporary restraining orders filed (in all 33 31 48 categories of cases)..................... Asset freezes (in all categories of cases) 56 43 63 Trading suspensions....................... 11 2 11 Subpoena enforcement proceedings.......... 8 15 19 Disgorgement ordered (in millions) \1\.... $463 $530 $1,328 Penalties ordered (in millions) \1\....... $43.7 $56.1 $116.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Includes amounts disbursed to the NASD as part of the Credit Suisse First Boston settlement. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2148-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4840,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2148,E2149,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4840""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4840""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2148,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2148-E2149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4840 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.S. 4840 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, November 15, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 4840, the Sound Science for Endangered Species Act Planning Act of 2002. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Megan Carroll. Sincerely, Steven Lieberman (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 4840--Sound Science for Endangered Species Act Planning Act of 2002 Summary: Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), certain species of plants and animals are listed as threatened or endangered based on assessments of the risk of their extinction. H.R. 4840 would amend the ESA to clarify the role of science as the basis for making certain decisions under that act. CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 4840 would cost $94 million over the 2003-2007 period, assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts. The bill would not affect direct spending or revenues. H.R. 4840 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated budgetary impact of H.R. 4840 is shown in the following table. the costs of this legislation fall within budget function 300 (natural resources and environment). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By fiscal year, in millions of dollars-- ---------------------------------- 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION \1\ Estimated authorization level........ 18 18 19 19 20 Estimated outlays.................... 18 18 19 19 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ In fiscal year 2002, federal agencies received about $65 million for consultation and administrative expenses under the ESA. The Congress has not yet provided a full-year appropriation for such activities for the current year. Basis of estimate: Under the ESA, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce maintain a list of species that are threatened or endangered. The ESA outlines a multistage process of review and public participation that the two secretaries must follow in making decisions to list or unlist a species and develop plans for its recovery. H.R. 4840 would amend the ESA to clarify the role of science as the basis for certain decisions under that act. Specifically, the bill would: Authorize the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce to appoint independent scientific review boards to review particularly controversial ESA decisions before they become final; [[Page E2149]] Direct the secretaries to solicit and consider information from state agencies, landowners, and others who might be affected by decisions under the ESA; Require the secretaries to promulgate regulations establishing criteria that scientific and commercial studies must meet in order to serve as the basis for decisions under the act; and Direct the secretaries to give greater weight to studies that use empirical or field-tested data. Based on information from the Department of the Interior and the National Marine Fisheries Service, CBO estimates that funding scientific review boards would cost $15 million in 2003 and $79 million over the 2003-2007 period, assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts. That estimate assumes that the secretaries would appoint 200 panels each year at an average cost of $75,000. Based on information from the agencies, we also estimate that meeting new requirements under H.R. 4840 would increase administrative costs by roughly $3 million annually, assuming the availability of appropriated funds. Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 4840 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Megan Carroll; impact on state, local and tribal governments: Marjorie Miller; impact on the private sector: Jean Talarico. Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2148,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4966,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2148,E2148,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4966""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4966""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2148,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4966 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 4966 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 15, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 4966, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis. Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 4966--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act Summary: H.R. 4966 would update the organization plan for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and would authorize appropriations for several NOAA coastal and ocean research programs and support functions. Assuming appropriation of the amounts authorized for these activities, CBO estimates that the agency would spend $235 million in 2003 and about $1.6 billion over the 2003-2007 period. Enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues. The bill contains no intergovernmental mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA). Certain programs reauthorized by the legislation could provide grants and technical assistance to state and local governments. Any costs incurred by those entities as a result of participating in the NOAA programs would be voluntary. Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated budgetary impact of H.R. 4966 is shown in the following table. The costs of this legislation fall within budget function 300 (natural resources and environment). For this estimate, CBO assumes that the amounts authorized by the bill will be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007 and that outlays will follow historical spending patterns for the authorized NOAA programs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By fiscal year, in millions of dollars-- ---------------------------------- 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION \1\ Authorized level..................... 335 339 342 346 349 Estimated outlays.................... 235 321 334 344 348 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ About $280 million was appropriated in fiscal year 2002 for the NOAA programs and activities that would be authorized by H.R. 4966. A full- year appropriation for 2003 has not yet been enacted for these programs. Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 4966 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA. Certain programs reauthorized by the bill could provide grants and technical assistance to state and local governments. Any costs incurred by those entities as a result of participating in the NOAA programs would be voluntary. Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Deborah Reis; impact on state, local, and tribal governments: Susan Sieg Tompkins; impact on the private sector: Cecil McPherson. Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2149-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4601,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2149,E2149,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4601""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4601""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2149,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4601 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 4601 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 17, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 4601, a bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Bureau of Land Management land in Douglas County, Oregon, to the county to improve management of and recreational access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contacts are Megan Carroll (for federal costs), and Marjorie Miller (for the state and local impact). Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson, (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 4601--A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Bureau of Land Management land in Douglas County, Oregon, to the county to improve management of and recreational access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and for other purposes CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 4601 would not significantly affect the federal budget. The bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey, without consideration, 68.8 acres of federal land to Douglas County, Oregon. The county would use that land for recreational purposes. According to the Bureau of Land Management, the parcel to be conveyed currently generates no significant receipts and is not expected to do so over the next 10 years. Hence, we estimate that enacting H.R. 4601 would not significantly affect direct spending or revenues. We also estimate that the agency's administrative costs to complete the proposed conveyance would be negligible. H.R. 4601 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. This conveyance would be voluntary on the part of Douglas County, as would any costs incurred by the county to comply with the conditions established by the bill. The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Megan Carroll (for federal costs), and Marjorie Miller (for the state and local impact). This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2149-3,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 635,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2149,E2150,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""635""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""635""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2149,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2149-E2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 635 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 635 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 10, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 635, the Homestead Steel Works National Historic Site Act. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis. Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 635--Homestead Steel Works National Historic Site Act Summary: H.R. 635 would establish the Homestead Steel Works National Historic Site (NHS) in Pennsylvania as a unit of the National Park System. The federal budgetary impact of enacting this legislation is uncertain and would depend on unknown factors such as the condition of property that may be acquired by the National Park Service (NPS), the need for mitigating environmental or other safety hazards, and the extent of nonfederal participation in the project. Depending on the level of restoration, stabilization, and development for visitor use that is undertaken, CBO estimates that initial costs to establish and operate the new NHS would be between $60 million and $120 million over the five years following enactment. Some of these costs could be borne by state, local, or nonprofit entities, but the legislation would not require cost-sharing. All federal spending to implement the project, including operating expenses of [[Page E2150]] about $1 million annually, would be subject to appropriation. Enacting the legislation would not affect direct spending or revenues. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Major provisions: The Homestead Steel Works National Historic Site would consist of three or more separate properties in southwestern Pennsylvania--the Battle of Homestead site (between 3 acres and 5 acres and related structures), the 35-acre Carrie Furnace complex (including blast furnaces, an ore yard, and related buildings), the hot metal bridge over the Monongahela River, and possibly up to 10 acres of nearby land that may be acquired by the NPS for visitor and administrative facilities. H.R. 635 would authorize the NPS to accept donation of all of these sites as well as any related personal property. In addition to managing the NHS, the NPS could provide technical and financial assistance to local parties for their preservation and management efforts. The agency also would prepare a general management plan for the site within three years of the bill's enactment. Estimated cost to the Federal Government: CBO estimates that one-time planning, restoration, and development costs to establish the Homestead Steel NHS would be between $50 million to $115 million over the first five years following the bill's enactment. Of this amount, an estimated $6 million to $14 million would be used to build administrative and visitor facilities and develop an interpretive program. Planning (including the preparation of a general management plan, historic structures report, environmental assessments, and other requisite studies) would cost $1 million over the first three years. The balance of one-time costs would be used to restore historic structures, stabilize or rehabilitate industrial property such as blast furnaces and the hot metal bridge, and mitigate hazardous conditions and environmental contamination. We estimate that managing the new NHS would increase NPS operating costs by a total of $5 million through 2007. After 2007, estimated ongoing costs would be about $1.5 million a year. Annual costs would include routine NPS operating expenses, services to secure and maintain special property such as the bridge and blast furnaces, and technical assistance to nonfederal participant organizations. This estimate is based on information provided by the nonprofit Steel Industry Heritage Corporation, the NPS, and other federal, state, and local agencies. For this estimate, CBO assumes that any property acquired for the proposed NHS would be donated to the NPS at no significant cost to the federal government. CBO further assumes that any significant contamination or other safety hazards located on donated property would be corrected before or soon after federal acquisition. (If the agency acquired contaminated or unsafe property, the federal government could be liable for future third-party damages, but CBO has no basis for estimating the likelihood or amount of such costs.) Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Deborah Reis; impact on state, local, and tribal governments: Marjorie Miller; impact on the private sector: Lauren Marks. Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2149,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4912,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2149,E2149,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4912""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4912""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2149,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4912 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 4912 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 25, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 4912, a bill to increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to public lands, National Park System lands, or National Forest System lands when the violation results in damage to public or private property, to specify the purpose for which collected fines may be used, and for other purposes. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contacts are Megan Carroll (for federal costs), and Annie Bartsch (for revenues). Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson, (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 4912--A bill to increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to the public lands, National Park System lands, or National Forest System lands when the violation results in damage to public or private property, to specify the purposes for which collected fines may be used, and for other purposes. CBO estimates that H.R. 4912 would not significantly affect the federal budget. The bill would increase both revenues and direct spending, but by less than $500,000 a year. H.R. 4912 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 4912 would increase fines and imprisonment terms for violating fire regulations on certain federal lands. The bill would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to spend, without further appropriation, amounts received from such fines to reimburse the appropriate department for certain costs incurred to respond to fires, rehabilitate damaged lands, and increase public awareness of legal requirements regarding the use of fire on public lands. Under current law, collections of such fines are recorded in the budget as governmental receipts (revenues) and are deposited in the Crime Victims Fund and later spent. Based on information from the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service, CBO estimates that increasing those fines and authorizing the agencies to spend them would increase revenues and direct spending by less than $500,000 annually. We also estimate that any increased costs for prison operations, which would be subject to appropriation, would not be significant. The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Megan Carroll (for federal costs), and Annie Bartsch (for revenues). This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2150-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5319,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2150,E2151,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5319""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5319""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2150,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2150-E2151] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5319 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 5319 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 16, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 5319, the Healthy Forests and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act of 2002. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contacts are Deborah Reis and Megan Carroll. Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson, (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 5319--Healthy Forests and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act of 2002 Summary: H.R. 5319 would establish procedures to be followed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture in carrying out certain hazardous fuels reduction projects. These are projects undertaken to reduce the risks from catastrophic wildfires through controlled burning or other methods. The bill also would authorize the appropriation of whatever amounts are necessary to implement the bill's new procedures and to plan and conduct the projects to reduce wildfire risks. Assuming appropriation of the amounts necessary to carry out the hazardous fuels reduction program, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost about $80 million in fiscal year 2003 and nearly $1.3 billion over the 2003-2007 period. Enacting this legislation could reduce offsetting receipts (a credit against direct spending), but CBO estimates that any such changes would be less than $500,000 a year. The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Major provisions: H.R. 5319 would authorize expedited procedures for planning and conducting projects to reduce the risk of wildfires on certain high-priority federal lands managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These procedures, which would limit some environmental assessment requirements and shorten administrative and judicial appeals, would apply to projects necessary to reduce risks to human life, property, water supplies, and wildlife. The expedited procedures authorized by the legislation would expire after September 30, 2005. The legislation also would authorize the Forest Service and BLM to carry out the hazardous fuels reduction projects by entering into stewardship contracts or other agreements similar to those currently used by the Forest Service. The two agencies would be allowed to enter into a total of 41 new multiyear contracts through September 30, 2005. Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated budgetary impact of H.R. 5319 is shown in the following table. The costs of this legislation fall within budget function 300 (natural resources and environment). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By fiscal year, in millions of dollars-- ---------------------------------- 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION Hazardous fuels reduction projects: \1\ Estimated authorization level.... 410 420 430 450 460 Estimated outlays................ 80 170 250 340 430 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ In 2002, $395 million was appropriated for similar activities. Basis of estimate: For this estimate, CBO assumes that H.R. 5319 will be enacted early [[Page E2151]] in fiscal year 2003 and that the amounts estimated to be necessary to carry out the hazardous fuels reduction program are appropriated for each fiscal year. The estimated costs are based on the amounts appropriated to the Forest Service and BLM for similar activities in 2002, including adjustments for anticipated inflation. (No appropriations have yet been enacted for this purpose in 2003.) Outlays are estimated on the basis of historical spending patterns for this activity. Section 11 of the bill would expand and extend the authority provided for a pilot stewardship contract program in Public Law 105-277, the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999. Under the new authority, both agencies could contract out hazardous fuels reduction projects and reduce payments to their contractors by the value of timber and other vegetation that a contractor retained. Because the new contracts could apply to lands that may otherwise have been the subject of future timber sales, offsetting receipts could be reduced by the value of removed vegetation that otherwise would have been sold. CBO estimates that the effect on such receipts would be less than $500,000 a year because most of the projects authorized by the bill would not be conducted on commercially valuable timberlands anyway. Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 5319 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Deborah Reis and Megan Carroll; Impact on state, local, and tribal governments: Marjorie Miller; Impact on the private sector: Lauren Marks. Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis." CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgE2150,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5399,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2150,E2150,"[{""name"": ""James V. Hansen"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5399""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5399""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2150,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5399 ______ HON. JAMES V. HANSEN of utah in the house of representatives Monday, December 16, 2002 Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I request that the attached cost estimate for H.R. 5399 be submitted for the Record under General Leave. U.S. Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Washington, DC, October 23, 2002. Hon. James V. Hansen, Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 5399, the Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act of 2002. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Julie Middleton. Sincerely, Barry B. Anderson (For Dan L. Crippen, Director). Enclosure. H.R. 5399--Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act of 2002 CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 5399 would have no significant impact on the federal budget. This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the federal government in the Carpinteria Distribution System to the Carpinteria Valley Water District, and in the Montecito Water Distribution System to the Montecito Water District. Both of these water distribution systems are part of the Cachuma Project in Santa Barbara County, California. The Carpinteria Valley Water District has made all required payments on its contract with the Bureau of Reclamation for construction of the Carpinteria Distribution System. The Montecito Water District still owes about $9,000 for construction of the Montecito Water Distribution System and would be required to pay that sum as a condition of conveyance. Currently, the bureau spends less than $5,000 every three years to inspect these water distribution systems. Once these systems are conveyed, all operations and maintenance, including inspections, would be the responsibility of the districts. Enacting H.R. 5399 would not affect direct spending or revenues. This legislation contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Julie Middleton. This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter,2002-12-16,107,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H9129,H9129,,,148 Cong. Rec. H9129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2002 No. 153" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9129-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9129,H9129,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""117""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""727""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2595""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3908""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5469""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on November 22, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills: H.J. Res 117. Approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. H.R. 727. To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such act. H.R. 2595. To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia. H.R. 3210. To ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism. H.R. 3908. To reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5005. To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. H.R. 5469. To amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to the statutory license for webcasting, and for other purposes. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9129-3,2002-12-16,107,2,,,COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN M. McHUGH AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9129,H9129,,,148 Cong. Rec. H9129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN M. McHUGH AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT November 8, 2002. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House, that I have been served with a trial subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Sincerely, Ruth Mary Ortloff, Consultant Services Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9129-4,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,H9129,H9130,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""38""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""308""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""451""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""706""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1776""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1814""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1870""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1906""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1925""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2109""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2115""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2187""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2458""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2818""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2828""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2937""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2990""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3048""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3180""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3401""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3609""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3747""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3858""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3909""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3954""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4129""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4638""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4664""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4682""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4692""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4823""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4874""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4883""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4944""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4953""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5125""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5436""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5472""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5738""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Pages H9129-H9130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, on December 2, 2002: H.R. 38. An act to provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. H.R. 308. An act to establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission. H.R. 451. An act to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 706. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain properties in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, New Mexico. H.R. 1712. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes. H.R. 1776. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in west Houston, Texas. H.R. 1814. An act to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail extending through western Massachusetts and central Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. H.R. 1870. An act to provide for the sale of certain real property within the Newlands Project in Nevada, to the city of Fallon, Nevada. H.R. 1906. An act to amend the Act that established the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park. H.R. 1925. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the N O T I C E Effective January 1, 2003, the subscription price of the Congressional Record will be $434 per year or $217 for six months. Individual issues may be purchased for $6.00 per copy. Subscriptions in microfiche format will be $141 per year with single copies priced at $1.50. This price increase is necessary based upon the cost of printing and distribution. Bruce R. James, Public Printer [[Page H9130]] National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R. 2099. An act to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. H.R. 2109. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 2115. An act To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. H.R. 2187. An act to amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves. H.R. 2385. An act to convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes. H.R. 2628. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Alabama, and for other purposes. H.R. 2818. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the State of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971. H.R. 2828. An act to authorize payments to certain Klamath Project water distribution entities for amounts assessed by the entities for operation and maintenance of the Project's transferred works for 2001, to authorize refunds to such entities of amounts collected by the Bureau of Reclamation for reserved works for 2001, and for other purposes. H.R. 2937. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range. H.R. 2990. An act to amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects under that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 3048. An act to resolve the claims of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to lands adjacent to the Russian River in the State of Alaska. H.R. 3180. An act to consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact. H.R. 3401. An act to provide for the conveyance of Forest Service facilities and lands comprising the Five Mile Regional Learning Center in the State of California to the Clovis Unified School District, to authorize a new special use permit regarding the continued use of unconveyed lands comprising the Center, and for other purposes. H.R. 3449. An act to revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 3747. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 3858. An act to modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. H.R. 3909. An act to designate certain Federal lands in the State of Utah as the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve, and for other purposes. H.R. 3954. An act to designate certain waterways in the Caribbean National Forest in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4129. An act to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate a deadline for such prepayment. H.R. 4638. An act to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project. H.R. 4682. An act to revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 4692. An act to amend the Act entitled ``An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes'', to provide for the addition of certain donated lands in the Andersonville National Historic Site. H.R. 4750. An act to designate certain lands in the State of California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4823. An act to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the exclusion from Federal income tax for restitution received by victims of the Nazi Regime. H.R. 4874. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible commission of lands from an 1880 survey. H.R. 4944. An act to designate the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4953. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. H.R. 5099. An act to extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. H.R. 5125. An act to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program. H.R. 5436. An act to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. H.R. 5472. An act to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. H.R. 5738. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type 1 diabetes and Indians. On December 5, 2002, the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, signed: H.R. 2458. An act to enhance the management and promotion of electronic Government services and processes by establishing a Federal Chief Information Officer within the Office of Management and Budget, and by establishing a broad framework of measures that require using Internet-based information technology to enhance citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. H.R. 3609. An act to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines. H.R. 4664. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4883. An act to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9129,2002-12-16,107,2,,,PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9129,H9129,,,148 Cong. Rec. H9129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H9129]] PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2002, AT PAGE H9126 ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9130-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9130,H9131,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""38""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""308""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""451""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""706""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1776""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1814""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1870""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1906""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1925""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2109""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2115""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2187""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2458""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2818""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2828""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2937""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2990""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3048""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3180""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3401""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3609""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3747""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3833""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3858""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3909""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3954""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4129""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4638""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4664""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4682""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4692""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4823""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4874""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4883""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4944""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4953""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5125""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5436""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5472""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5504""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5738""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Pages H9130-H9131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on November 25, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bill. H.R. 4628. ``Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003''. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on November 26, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 3833. ``Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002''. H.R. 4546. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths of such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. H.R. 5504. To provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on December 4, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 38. To provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. H.R. 308. To establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission. H.R. 451. To make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 706. ``Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002''. H.R. 1712. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega with the park, and for other purposes. H.R. 1776. ``Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act''. H.R. 1814. ``Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002''. H.R. 1870. ``Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act''. H.R. 1906. To amend the Act that established the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park. H.R. 1925. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility [[Page H9131]] of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on December 6, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 2099. To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserves. H.R. 2109. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 2115. To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. H.R. 2187. To amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves. H.R. 2385. ``Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act''. H.R. 2628. ``Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002''. H.R. 2818. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the State of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971. H.R. 2828. ``Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002''. H.R. 2937. To provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range. H.R. 2990. ``Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002''. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on December 9, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 2458. ``E-Government Act of 2002''. H.R. 3048. ``Russian River Land Act''. H.R. 3180. To consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact. H.R. 3401. ``California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act''. H.R. 3449. To revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 3609. ``Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002''. H.R. 3747. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 3858. To modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. H.R. 3909. ``Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act''. H.R. 3954. ``Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002''. H.R. 4129. To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate to deadline for such payment. H.R. 4638. To reauthorize the Mini Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project. H.R. 4664. ``National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002''. H.R. 4883. To reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House reports that on December 10, 2002 he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 4682. To revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 4692. To amend the Act entitled ``An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes'', to provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site. H.R. 4750. ``Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002''. H.R. 4823. ``Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002''. H.R. 4874. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey. H.R. 4944. ``Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act''. H.R. 4953. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. H.R. 5099. To extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. H.R. 5125. ``Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002''. H.R. 5436. To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. H.R. 5472. To extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of the title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. H.R. 5738. To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9130,2002-12-16,107,2,,,SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,H9130,H9130,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2017""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, announced his signature to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the following title on December 2, 2002: S. 2017. An act to amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to improve the effectiveness of the Indian loan guarantee and insurance program. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9131,2002-12-16,107,2,,,BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9131,H9133,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""87""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""87""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""111""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""112""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""113""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""114""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""122""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""123""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""223""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""223""}, {""congress"": 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""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5596""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5647""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5651""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9131,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Pages H9131-H9133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT On July 23: H.J. Res. 87. Joint Resolution approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. On July 24: H.R. 2362. An act to establish the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission. H.R. 3971. An act to provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service fire-fighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover. On July 30: H.R. 3763. An act to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes. On August 1: H.R. 3487. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health professions programs regarding the field of nursing. On August 2: H.R. 4775. An act making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks on the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. On August 5: H.R. 2175. An act to protect infants who are born alive. On August 6: H.R. 1209. An act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification petition with respect to the alien is filed, and for other purposes. H.R. 3009. An act to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes. On August 21: H.R. 223. An act to amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide additional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to the county under the Act. H.R. 309. An act to provide for the determination of withholding tax rates under the Guam income tax. H.R. 601. An act to redesignate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 1384. An act to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the route in Arizona and New Mexico which the Navajo and Mescalero Apache Indian Tribes were forced to walk in 1863 and 1864, for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. H.R. 1856. An act to expand the boundary of the Booker T. Washington National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 1576. An act to designate the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. H.R. 2068. An act to revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to public buildings, property, and works, as title 40, United States Code, ``Public Buildings, Property, and Works.'' H.R. 2234. An act to revise the boundary of the Tumacacori National Historical Park in the State of Arizona. H.R. 2440. An act to rename Wolf Trap Farm Park as ``Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts'', and for other purposes. H.R. 2441. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to redesignate a facility as the National Hansen's Disease Programs Center, and for other purposes. H.R. 2643. An act to authorize the acquisition of additional lands for inclusion in the Fort Clatsop National Memorial in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. H.R. 3343. An act to amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes. H.R. 3380. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines within the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On September 18: H.R. 5012. An act to amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a [[Page H9132]] project for construction of a plaza adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. On September 24: H.R. 3287. An act to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C. as the ``Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center.'' H.R. 3971. An act to authorize a national memorial to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital, and for other purposes. H.R. 5207. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6101 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota, as the ``Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building.'' On September 30: H.J. Res. 111. Joint Resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. H.R. 1646. An act to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2003, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. On October 1: H.R. 3880. An act to provide a temporary waiver from certain transportation conformity requirements and metropolitan transportation planning requirements under the Clean Air Act and under other laws for certain areas of New York where the planning offices and resources have been destroyed by acts of terrorism, and for other purposes. H.R. 4687. An act to provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life. H.R. 5157. An act to amend section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, to allow transit systems in urbanized areas that, for the first time, exceeded 200,000 in population according to the 2000 census to retain flexibility in the use of Federal transit formula grants in fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. On October 4: H.J. Res. 112. Joint Resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. H.R. 486. An act for the relief of Barbara Makuch. H.R. 487. An act for the relief of Eugene Makuch. H.R. 4558. An act to extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program. On October 9: H.R. 640. An act to adjust the boundaries of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. On October 11: H.J. Res. 122. Joint Resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. On October 16: H.J. Res. 114. Joint Resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq. H.R. 3214. An act to amend the charter of the AMVETS organization. H.R. 3838. An act to amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States organization to make members of the armed forces who receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger eligible for membership in the organization, and for other purposes. On October 18: H.J. Res. 123. Joint Resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. On October 21: H.R. 5531. An act to facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan. On October 23: H.R. 2121. An act to make available funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand democracy, good governance, and anti-corruption programs in the Russian Federation in order to promote and strengthen democratic government and civil society and independent media in that country. H.R. 4085. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a cost-of-living increase in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disability and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of such veterans, to expend certain benefits for veterans and their survivors, and for other purposes. H.R. 5010. An act making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. H.R. 5011. An act making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. On October 26: H.R. 5651. An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make improvements in the regulation of medical devices, and for other purposes. On October 29: H.J. Res. 113. Joint Resolution recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink. H.R. 2486. An act to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the United States Weather Research Program, to conduct research and development, training, and outreach activities relating to inland flood forecasting improvement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3295. An act to establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of Federal elections and to otherwise provide assistance with the administration of certain Federal election laws and programs, to establish minimum election administration standards for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections, and for other purposes. H.R. 5647. An act to authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years. On October 30: H.R. 669. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the ``Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building.'' H.R. 670. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the ``Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building.'' H.R. 3034. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 89 River Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, as the ``Frank Sinatra Post Office Building.'' H.R. 3738. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1299 North 7th Street In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the ``Herbert Arlene Post Office Building.'' H.R. 3739. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6150 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the ``Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building.'' H.R. 3740. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 925 Dickinson Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the ``William A. Cibotti Post Office Building.'' H.R. 4102. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 North Maine Street in Fallon, Nevada, as the ``Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building.'' H.R. 4717. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1199 Pasadena Boulevard in Pasadena, Texas, as the ``Jim Fonteno Post Office Building.'' H.R. 4755. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 204 South Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio, as the ``Clarence Miller Post Office Building.'' H.R. 4794. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, as the ``Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building.'' H.R. 4797. An act to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, as the ``Nat King Cole Post Office.'' H.R. 4851. An act to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6910 South Yorktown Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Robert Wayne Jenkins Station.'' On November 2: H.R. 2215. An act to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes. H.R. 4967. An act to establish new non-immigrant classes for border commuter students. H.R. 5542. An act to consolidate all black lung benefit responsibility under a single official, and for other purposes. H.R. 5596. An act to amend section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate notification and return requirements for State and local party committees and candidate committees and avoid duplicate reporting by certain State and local political committees of information required to be reported and made publicly available under State law, and for other purposes. On November 5: H.R. 2245. An act for the relief of Anisha Goveas Foti. H.R. 2733. An act to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to work with major manufacturing industries on an initiative of standards development and implementation for electronic enterprise integration. H.R. 3656. An act to amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to provide for the applicability of that Act to the European Central Bank. H.R. 3801. An act to provide for improvement of Federal education research, statistics, evaluation, information, and disseminations and for other purposes. On November 6: H.R. 4013. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. H.R. 4014. An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the development of products for rare diseases. H.R. 5200. An act to establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada, and for other purposes. H.R. 5308. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located [[Page H9133]] at 301 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the ``Barney Apodaca Post Office.'' H.R. 5333. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4 East Central Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, as the ``Joseph D. Early Post Office Building.'' H.R. 5336. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York, as the ``Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building.'' H.R. 5340. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located in 5805 White Oak Avenue in Encino, California, as the ``Francis Dayle `Chick' Hearn Post Office.'' On November 7: H.R. 3253. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance emergency preparedness for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4015. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4685. An act to amend title 31, United States Code, to expand the types of Federal agencies that are required to prepare audited financial statements. H.R. 5205. An act to amend the District of Columbia Retirement Protection Act of 1997 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to use estimated amounts in determining the service longevity component of the Federal benefit payment required to be paid under such Act to certain retirees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. H.R. 5574. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located a 206 South Main Street in Glennville, Georgia, as the ``Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office.'' ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9133-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9133,H9133,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""117""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""124""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1070""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2621""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3340""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3389""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3394""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3758""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3908""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3988""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4727""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4878""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5349""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5590""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5708""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5716""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9133,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, subsequent to sine die adjournment of the 2nd Session, 107th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates he had approved and signed bills and joint resolutions of the following titles: On November 25: H.J. Res. 124. Joint Resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. On November 25: H.R. 5005. An act to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. On November 26: H.R. 2546. An act to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit States from requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing interstate pre- arranged ground transportation service, and for other purposes. H.R. 3210. An act to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism. H.R. 3389. An act to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 4878. An act to provide for estimates and reports of improper payments by Federal agencies. H.R. 5349. An act to facilitate the use of a portion of the former O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, by the local Boys and Girls Club through the release of the reversionary interest and other interests retained by the United States in 1955 when the land was conveyed to the State of Missouri. On November 27: H.R. 1070. An act to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out projects and conduct research for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. H.R. 3340. An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow certain catch-up contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan to be made by participants age 50 or over; to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel; and for other purposes. H.R. 3394. An act to authorize funding for computer and network security research and development and research fellowship programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4628. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. On December 2: H.J. Res. 117. Joint Resolution approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. H.R. 2621. An act to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to consumer product protection. H.R. 3758. An act for the relief of So Hyun Jun. H.R. 3908. An act to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 3988. An act to amend title 36, United States Code, to clarify the requirements for eligibility in the American Legion. H.R. 4546. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces and for other purposes. H.R. 4727. An act to reauthorize the national dam safety program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5590. An act to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement and effectiveness of civilian orders to protection on military installations. H.R. 5708. An act to reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes. H.R. 5716. An act to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to extend the mental health benefits parity provisions for an additional year. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9133-3,2002-12-16,107,2,,,SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9133,H9134,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""53""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1214""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2239""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3044""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3156""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9133,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Pages H9133-H9134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, subsequent to sine die adjournment of the 2nd Session, 107th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates he had approved and signed bills of the Senate of the following titles: On November 25: S. 1214. An act to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for United States seaports, and for other purposes. On November 26: S. 3044. An act to authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release. On December 2: S. 3156. An act to provide a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila. [[Page H9134]] On December 4: S. 2239. An act to amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers. S.J. Res. 53. Joint Resolution relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9133,2002-12-16,107,2,,,SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9133,H9133,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""13""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""13""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""238""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""238""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1175""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1175""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1227""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1227""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1270""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1270""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1325""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1325""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1339""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1339""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1533""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1533""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1646""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1646""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1834""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1834""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2558""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2558""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2594""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2594""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2690""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2690""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2810""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2810""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9133,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT On July 23: S. 2594. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase silver on the open market when the silver stockpile is depleted, to be used to mint coins. On August 6: S.J. Res. 13. Joint Resolution conferring honorary citizenship of the United States posthumously on Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motler, the Marquis de Lafayette. On October 1: S. 1834. An act for the relief of retired Sergeant First Class James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benolt. S. 2810. An act to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to extend the deadline for the INTELSAT initial public offering. On October 11: S. 238. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin. Owykee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon. S. 1175. An act to modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park to include the property known as Pemberton's Headquarters, and for other purposes. S. 1325. An act to ratify an agreement between the Aleut Corporation and the United States of America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island, and for other purposes. On October 26: S. 1533. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and strengthen the health centers program and the National Health Service Corps, and to establish the Healthy Communities Access Program, which will help coordinate services for the uninsured and underinsured, and for other purposes. On October 29: S. 1227. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Niagra Falls National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes. S. 1270. An act to designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at 8th Avenue and Mill Street in Eugene, Oregon, as the ``Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse.'' S. 1339. An act to amend the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 to provide an asylum program with regard to American Persian Gulf War POW/MIAs, and for other purposes. S. 1646. An act to identify certain routes in the States of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico as parts of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, a high priority corridor on the National Highway System. S. 2558. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the collection of data on benign brain-related tumors through the national program of cancer registries. On November 13: S. 1210. An act to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. S. 2690. An act to reaffirm the reference to one Nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9134-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9134,H9135,,,148 Cong. Rec. H9134,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Pages H9134-H9135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the following Members executed the oath for access to classified information: Neil Abercrombie, Anibal Acevedo-Vila, Gary L. Ackerman, Robert B. Aderholt, W. Todd Akin, Thomas H. Allen, Robert E. Andrews, Richard K. Armey, Joe Baca, Spencer Bachus, Brian Baird, Richard H. Baker, John Elias E. Baldacci, Tammy Baldwin, Cass Ballenger, James A. Barcia, Bob Barr, Thomas M. Barrett, Roscoe G. Bartlett, Joe Barton, Charles F. Bass, Xavier Becerra, Ken Bentsen, Doug Bereuter, Shelley Berkley, Howard L. Berman, Marion Berry, Judy Biggert, Michael Bilirakis, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Rod R. Blagojevich, Earl Blumenauer, Roy Blunt, Sherwood L. Boehlert, John A. Boehner, Henry Bonilla, David E. Bonior, Mary Bono, John Boozman, Robert A. Borski, Leonard L. Boswell, Rick Boucher, Allen Boyd, Kevin Brady, Robert A. Brady, Corrine Brown, Sherrod Brown, Henry E. Brown, Jr., Ed Bryant, Richard Burr, Dan Burton, Steve Buyer, Sonny Callahan, Ken Calvert, Dave Camp, Chris Cannon, Eric Cantor, Shelley Moore Capito, Lois Capps, Michael E. Capuano, Benjamin L. Cardin, Brad Carson, Julia Carson, Ed Case, Michael N. Castle, Steve Chabot, Saxby Chambliss, Donna M. Christensen, Wm. Lacy Clay, Eva M. Clayton, Bob Clement, James E. Clyburn, Howard Coble, Mac Collins, Larry Combest, Gary A. Condit, John Cooksey, Jerry F. Costello, Christopher Cox, William J. Coyne, Robert E. (Bud) Cramer, Jr., Philip P. Crane, Ander Crenshaw, Joseph Crowley, Barbara Cubin, John Abney Culberson, Elijah E. Cummings, Randy ``Duke'' Cunningham, Danny K. Davis, Jim Davis, Jo Ann Davis, Susan A. Davis, Thomas M. Davis, Nathan Deal, Peter A. DeFazio, Diana DeGette, William D. Delahunt, Rosa L. DeLauro, Tom DeLay, Jim DeMint, Peter Deutsch, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Norman D. Dicks, John D. Dingell, Lloyd Doggett, Calvin M. Dooley, John T. Doolittle, Michael F. Doyle, David Dreier, [[Page H9135]] John J. Duncan, Jr., Jennifer Dunn, Chet Edwards, Vernon J. Ehlers, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Jo Ann Emerson, Eliot L. Engel, Phil English, Anna G. Eshoo, Bob Etheridge, Lane Evans, Terry Everett, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, Sam Farr, Chaka Fattah, Mike Ferguson, Bob Filner, Jeff Flake, Ernie Fletcher, Mark Foley, J. Randy Forbes, Harold E. Ford, Jr., Vito Fossella, Barney Frank, Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, Martin Frost, Elton Gallegly, Greg Ganske, George W. Gekas, Richard A. Gephardt, Jim Gibbons, Wayne T. Gilchrest, Paul E. Gillmor, Benjamin A. Gilman, Charles A. Gonzalez, Virgil H. Goode, Jr., Bob Goodlatte, Bart Gordon, Porter J. Goss, Lindsey O. Graham, Kay Granger, Sam Graves, Gene Green, Mark Green, James C. Greenwood, Felix J. Grucci, Jr., Luis Gutierrez, Gil Gutknecht, Ralph M. Hall, Tony P. Hall, James V. Hansen, Jane Harman, Melissa A. Hart, J. Dennis Hastert, Alcee L. Hastings, Doc Hastings, Robin Hayes, J. D. Hayworth, Joel Hefley, Wally Herger, Baron P. Hill, Van Hilleary, Earl F. Hilliard, Maurice D. Hinchey, Ruben Hinojosa, David L. Hobson, Joseph M. Hoeffel, Peter Hoekstra, Tim Holden, Rush D. Holt, Michael M. Honda, Darlene Hooley, Stephen Horn, John N. Hostettler, Amo Houghton, Steny H. Hoyer, Kenny C. Hulshof, Duncan Hunter, Henry J. Hyde, Jay Inslee, Johnny Isakson, Steve Israel, Darrell E. Issa, Ernest J. Istook, Jr., Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Sheila Jackson-Lee, William J. Jefferson, William L. Jenkins, Christopher John, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Nancy L. Johnson, Sam Johnson, Timothy V. Johnson, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Walter B. Jones, Paul E. Kanjorski, Marcy Kaptur, Ric Keller, Sue W. Kelly, Mark R. Kennedy, Patrick J. Kennedy, Brian D. Kerns, Dale E. Kildee, Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, Ron Kind, Peter T. King, Jack Kingston, Mark Steven Kirk, Gerald D. Kleczka, Joe Knollenberg, Jim Kolbe, Dennis J. Kucinich, John J. LaFalce, Ray LaHood, Nick Lampson, James R. Langevin, Tom Lantos, Steve Largent, Rick Larsen, John B. Larson, Tom Latham, Steven C. LaTourette, James A. Leach, Barbara Lee, Sander M. Levin, Jerry Lewis, John Lewis, Ron Lewis, John Linder, William O. Lipinski, Frank A. LoBiondo, Zoe Lofgren, Nita M. Lowey, Frank D. Lucas, Ken Lucas, Bill Luther, Stephen F. Lynch, Carolyn B. Maloney, James H. Maloney, Donald A. Manzullo, Edward J. Markey, Frank Mascara, Jim Matheson, Robert T. Matsui, Carolyn McCarthy, Karen McCarthy, Betty McCollum, Jim McCrery, James P. McGovern, John McHugh, Scott McInnis, Mike McIntyre, Howard P. McKeon, Cynthia A. McKinney, Michael R. McNulty, Martin T. Meehan, Carrie P. Meek, Gregory W. Meeks, Robert Menendez, John L. Mica, Juanita Millender-McDonald, Dan Miller, Gary G. Miller, George Miller, Jeff Miller, Patsy T. Mink, Alan B. Mollohan, Dennis Moore, James P. Moran, Jerry Moran, Constance A. Morella, John P. Murtha, Sue Wilkins Myrick, Jerrold Nadler, Grace F. Napolitano, Richard E. Neal, George R. Nethercutt, Jr., Robert W. Ney, Anne M. Northup, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Charlie Norwood, Jim Nussle, James L. Oberstar, David R. Obey, John W. Olver, Solomon P. Ortiz, Tom Osborne, Doug Ose, C.L. Otter, Major R. Owens, Michael G. Oxley, Frank Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pastor, Ron Paul, Donald M. Payne, Nancy Pelosi, Mike Pence, Collin C. Peterson, John E. Peterson, Thomas E. Petri, David D. Phelps, Charles W. Pickering, Joseph R. Pitts, Todd Russell Platts, Richard W. Pombo, Earl Pomeroy, Rob Portman, David E. Price, Deborah Pryce, Adam H. Putnam, Jack Quinn, George Radanovich, Nick J. Rahall, II, Jim Ramstad, Charles B. Rangel, Ralph Regula, Dennis R. Rehberg, Silvestre Reyes, Thomas M. Reynolds, Bob Riley, Lynn N. Rivers, Ciro D. Rodriguez, Tim Roemer, Harold Rogers, Mike Rogers, Dana Rohrabacher, Ileana Ros- Lehtinen, Mike Ross, Steven R. Rothman, Marge Roukema, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Edward R. Royce, Bobby L. Rush, Paul Ryan, Jim Ryun, Martin Olav Sabo, Loretta Sanchez, Bernard Sanders, Max Sandlin, Tom Sawyer, Jim Saxton, Bob Schaffer, Janice D. Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, Edward L. Schrock, Robert C. Scott, F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Jose E. Serrano, Pete Sessions, John B. Shadegg, E. Clay Shaw, Jr., Christopher Shays, Brad Sherman, Don Sherwood, John Shimkus, Ronnie Shows, Bill Shuster, Rob Simmons, Michael K. Simpson, Joe Skeen, Ike Skelton, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam Smith, Christopher H. Smith, Lamar S. Smith, Nick Smith, Vic Snyder, Hilda L. Solis, Mark E. Souder, John N. Spratt, Jr., Cliff Stearns, Charles W. Stenholm, Ted Strickland, Bob Stump, Bart Stupak, John Sullivan, John E. Sununu, John E. Sweeney, Thomas G. Tancredo, John S. Tanner, Ellen O. Tauscher, W.J. (Billy) Tauzin, Charles H. Taylor, Gene Taylor, Lee Terry, William M. Thomas, Bennie G. Thompson, Mike Thompson, Mac Thornberry, John R. Thune, Karen L. Thurman, Todd Tiahrt, Patrick J. Tiberi, John F. Tierney, Patrick J. Toomey, James A. Traficant, Jr., Jim Turner, Mark Udall, Robert A. Underwood, Fred Upton, Nydia M. Velazquez, Peter J. Visclosky, David Vitter, Greg Walden, James T. Walsh, Zach Wamp, Maxine Waters, Wes Watkins, Diane E. Watson, Joe Wilson, Melvin L. Watt, J.C. Watts, Jr., Henry A. Waxman, Anthony D. Weiner, Curt Weldon, Dave Weldon, Jerry Weller, Robert Wexler, Ed Whitfield, Roger F. Wicker, Heather Wilson, Frank R. Wolf, Lynn C. Woolsey, David Wu, Albert Russell Wynn, C.W. Bill Young, and Don Young." CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgH9134,2002-12-16,107,2,,,BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H9134,H9134,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""38""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""308""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""451""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""706""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1776""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1814""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1870""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1906""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1925""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2009""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2109""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2115""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2187""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2458""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2818""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2828""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2937""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2990""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3048""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3180""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3401""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3609""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3747""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3833""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3858""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3909""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3954""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4129""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4638""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4664""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4682""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4692""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4823""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4874""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4883""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4944""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4953""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5125""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5436""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5472""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5504""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5738""}]",148 Cong. Rec. H9134,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [House] [Page H9134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Honorable Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, subsequent to sine die adjournment of the 2nd Session, 107th Congress, reported that, on the following dates, he presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the bills and joint resolutions of the following titles: On November 25: H.R. 4628. ``Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003.'' On November 26: H.R. 3833. ``Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002.'' H.R. 4546. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. H.R. 5504. An act to provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes. On December 4: H.R. 38. An act to provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. H.R. 308. An act to establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission. H.R. 451. An act to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 706. ``Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002.'' H.R. 1712. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega with the park, and for other purposes. H.R. 1776. ``Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act.'' H.R. 1814. ``Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002.'' H.R. 1870. ``Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act.'' H.R. 1906. An act to amend the Act that established the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park. H.R. 1925. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. On December 6: H.R. 2009. An act to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. H.R. 2109. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 2115. An act to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. H.R. 2187. An act to amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves. H.R. 2385. ``Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act.'' H.R. 2628. ``Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002.'' H.R. 2818. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the State of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971. H.R. 2828. ``Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002.'' H.R. 2937. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as shooting range. H.R. 2990. ``Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002.'' On December 9: H.R. 2458. ``E-Government Act of 2002.'' H.R. 3048. ``Russian River Land Act.'' H.R. 3180. An act to consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact. H.R. 3401. ``California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act.'' H.R. 3449. An act to revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 3609. ``Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.'' H.R. 3747. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park Systems. H.R. 3858. An act to modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. H.R. 3909. ``Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act.'' H.R. 3954. ``Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002.'' H.R. 4129. An act to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate a deadline for such payment. H.R. 4638. An act to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project. H.R. 4664. ``National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002.'' H.R. 4883. An act to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes. On December 10: H.R. 4682. An act to revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 4692. An act to amend the Act entitled ``An act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes'', to provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site. H.R. 4750. ``Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002.'' H.R. 4823. ``Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002.'' H.R. 4874. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey. H.R. 4944. ``Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act.'' H.R. 4953. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Countries in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. H.R. 5099. An act to extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. H.R. 5125. ``Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002.'' H.R. 5436. An act to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. H.R. 5472. An act to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of the title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. H.R. 5738. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter,2002-12-16,107,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S11803,S11803,,,148 Cong. Rec. S11803,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Page S11803] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2002 No. 153" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11803-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,"CORRECTED PROCEEDINGS FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002, PAGES S11650 TO S11651",SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S11803,S11804,"[{""name"": ""Harry Reid"", ""role"": ""speaking""}, {""name"": ""Orrin G. Hatch"", ""role"": ""speaking""}, {""name"": ""Robert F. Bennett"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1497""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11803,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Pages S11803-S11804] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORRECTED PROCEEDINGS FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002, PAGES S11650 TO S11651 ______ VIRGIN RIVER DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PRESERVE ACT Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 591, H.R. 2385. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2385) to convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill which had been reported from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendments, as follows: [Strike the part shown in black brackets and insert the part shown in italic.] H.R. 2385 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act''. SEC. 2. VIRGIN RIVER DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PRESERVE. [(a) Authorization for Grant To Purchase Footprint Preserve.--As soon as is practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, if the City agrees to the conditions set forth in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior may award to the City a grant equal to the lesser of $500,000 or the fair market value of up to 10 acres of land (and all related facilities and other appurtenances thereon) generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve'', numbered 09/06/2001-A, for purchase of that property.] (a) Authorization for Grant To Purchase Preserve.--Of the funds appropriated in the section entitled ``Land Acquisition'' of the Fiscal Year 2002 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Public Law 107-63, the Secretary of the Interior shall grant $500,000 to the City for-- (1) the purchase of up to 10 acres of land within the area generally depicted as the ``Preserve Acquisition Area'' on the map entitled ``Map B'' and dated May 9, 2002; and (2) the preservation of such land and paleontological resources. (b) Conditions of Grant.--The grant under subsection (a) shall be made only after the City agrees to the following conditions: (1) Use of land.--The City shall use the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve in a manner that accomplishes the following: (A) Preserves and protects the paleontological resources located within the exterior boundaries of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve. (B) Provides opportunities for scientific research in a manner compatible with subparagraph (A). (C) Provides the public with opportunities for educational activities in a manner compatible with subparagraph (A). (2) Reverter.--If at any time after the City acquires the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, the Secretary determines that the City is not substantially in compliance with the conditions described in paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve shall immediately revert to the United States, with no further consideration on the part of the United States, and such property shall then be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Conditions to be contained in deed.--If the City attempts to transfer title to the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve (in whole or in part), the conditions set forth in this subsection shall transfer with such title and shall be enforceable against any subsequent owner of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve (in whole or in part). (c) Cooperative Agreement and Assistance.-- [(1) Cooperative agreement.--The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the City for the management of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve by the City. (2)] (1) Assistance.--The Secretary may provide to the City-- (A) financial assistance, if the Secretary determines that such assistance is necessary for protection of the paleontological resources located within the exterior boundaries of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve; and (B) technical assistance to assist the City in complying with subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(1). [(3)] (2) Additional grants.-- (A) In general.--In addition to funds made available under subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may provide grants to the City to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1).N O T I C E Effective January 1, 2003, the subscription price of the Congressional Record will be $434 per year or $217 for six months. Individual issues may be purchased for $6.00 per copy. Subscriptions in microfiche format will be $141 per year with single copies priced at $1.50. This price increase is necessary based upon the cost of printing and distribution. Bruce R. James, Public Printer [[Page S11804]] (B) Limitation on amount; required non-federal match.-- Grants under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed $500,000 and shall be provided only to the extent that the City matches the amount of such grants with non-Federal contributions (including in-kind contributions). (d) Map on File.--The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (e) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of St. George, Utah. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Virgin river dinosaur footprint preserve.--The term ``Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve'' means the property (and all facilities and other appurtenances thereon) described in subsection (a). Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise today to say a few words about S. 1497, the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act and its companion measure in the House, H.R. 2385. This bill would convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property. This legislation would provide vital protections to one of our nation's most recent, and most intact pre-Jurassic paleontological discoveries. In February 2000, Sheldon Johnson of St. George, UT, began development preparations on his land when he uncovered one of the world's most significant collections of dinosaur tracks, tail draggings, and skin imprints in the surrounding rock. Without any advertising, the site has attracted many tens of thousands of visitors and the interest of some of the world's top paleontologists. This was a fantastic discovery that has added important new insights into the Jurassic period. However, now that these prints have been uncovered, the fragile sandstone in which the impressions have been made is in jeopardy due to the heat and wind typical of the southern Utah climate. We must act quickly if these footprints from our past are to be preserved. This bill would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to purchase the land where the footprints and tail draggings are found and convey the property to the city of St. George. The city will work together with the property owners and Washington County to preserve and protect the area and the resources found there. We owe a debt of gratitude to Sheldon and LaVerna Johnson who made this discovery on their land and have dedicated thousands of hours of their personal time and much of their own money to trying to preserve this site. They have done all they can to protect it, while at the same time opening up their land for visitors and scientists to view the new findings free of costs. They have given so much to this cause, but they cannot keep it up indefinitely. They desperately hope that the Government will step up and help carry the burden of managing this precious resource, and with passage of this legislation tonight we will provide them with the relief they deserve. I thank Senators Bingaman and Murkowski, the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, for their assistance in seeing this measure passed by Congress and sent to the President. I also thank Representative James Hansen, my good friend and the sponsor of the companion measure in the House for all he has done to make this legislation possible. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported amendments be withdrawn; that the bill be read the third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee amendments were withdrawn. The bill (H.R. 2385) was read the third time and passed. Mr. REID. Mr. President, before we get to the next matter, let me express my appreciation to the Senator from Utah, Mr. Bennett. He has been here all night. But for him, we would not have made the progress we have. All Senators should be very grateful for his weighing in on these delicate matters. I appreciate what the Senator from Utah has done to help us get to this point. Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I thank the assistant majority leader. I wish to make it clear that without his leadership and cooperation, we would not be doing what we are doing. It takes two hands to clap. We were waving our hands uselessly in the air until the Senator from Nevada stepped in. I am very grateful to him. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11804-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED,SENATE,SENATE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,S11804,S11805,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""117""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1240""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2237""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3210""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3833""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5469""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11804,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Pages S11804-S11805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Secretary of the Senate, on November 22, 2002, during the recess of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills and joint resolution: S. 1240. An act to provide for the acquisition of land and construction of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Utah, and for other purposes. S. 2237. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to veterans' compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits, education benefits, housing benefits, memorial affairs benefits, life insurance benefits, and certain other benefits for veterans, to improve the administration of benefits for veterans, to make improvements in procedures relating to judicial review of veterans' claims for benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3210. An act to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism. H.R. 3833. An act to facilitate the creation of a new, second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain that will be a haven for material that promotes positive experiences for children and families using the Internet, provides a safe [[Page S11805]] online environment for children, and helps to prevent children from being exposed to harmful material on the Internet, and for other purposes. H.R. 5005. An act to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. H.R. 5469. An act to amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to the statutory license for webcasting and for other purposes. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the enrolled bills and joint resolution were signed subsequently by the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd). ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11804,2002-12-16,107,2,,,MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE,SENATE,SENATE,SMSGHOUSE,S11804,S11804,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""727""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1010""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1226""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1907""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1946""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2339""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2595""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3044""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3156""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3908""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5504""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11804,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Page S11804] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ______ ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the following enrolled bills, previously signed by the Speaker of the House, were signed on November 21, 2002, by the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd): S. 1010. An act to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina. S. 1226. An act to require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. S. 1907. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon. S. 1946. An act to amendment the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail. S. 2339. An act to amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers. H.R. 727. An act to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act. H.R. 2595. An act to direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia. S. 3044. An act to authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release. S. 2712. An act to authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries. S. 3156. An act to provide for a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila. H.R. 3908. An act to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5504. An act to provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Secretary of the Senate, on November 22, 2002, during the recess of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representative announcing that the House agrees to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 5005) to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the House has agreed to the following concurrent resolution, without amendment. S. Con, Res. 160. Concurrent resolution providing for the sine die adjournment of the One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session. ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11805-2,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED,SENATE,SENATE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,S11805,S11806,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2458""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3609""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4664""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4883""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11805,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Pages S11805-S11806] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Secretary of the Senate, on December 4, 2002, during the recess of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills. H.R. 2458. An act to enhance the management and promotion of electronic Government services and processes by establishing [[Page S11806]] a Federal Chief Information Officer within the Office of Management and Budget, and by establishing a broad framework of measures that require using Internet-based information technology to enhance citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. H.R. 3609. An act to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines. H.R. 4664. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4883. An act to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Under the authority of the order of the Senate January 3, 2001, the enrolled bills were signed subsequently by the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd). ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11805,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED,SENATE,SENATE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,S11805,S11805,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""38""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""308""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""451""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""706""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1776""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1814""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1870""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1906""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1925""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2017""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2109""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2115""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2187""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2385""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2628""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2818""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2828""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2937""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2990""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3048""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3180""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3401""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3449""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3747""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3858""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3909""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3954""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4099""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4129""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4638""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4682""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4692""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4823""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4874""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4944""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4953""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5125""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5436""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5472""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5738""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11805,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Page S11805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Secretary of the Senate, on December 3, 2002, during the recess of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills: H.R. 38. An act to provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. H.R. 308. An act to establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission. H.R. 451. An act to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 706. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain properties in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, New Mexico. H.R. 1712. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes. H.R. 1776. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in west Houston, Texas. H.R. 1814. An act to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail extending through western New Hampshire, western Massachusetts, and central Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. H.R. 1870. An act to provide for the sale of certain real property within the Newlands Project in Nevada, to the city of Fallon, Nevada. H.R. 1906. An act to amend the Act that established the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park. H.R. 1925. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R. 2099. An act to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver national Historic Reserve. H.R. 2109. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 2115. An act to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within the outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. H.R. 2187. An act to amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves. H.R. 2385. An act to convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rate paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes. H.R. 2628. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Alabama, and for other purposes. H.R. 2818. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the state of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971. H.R. 2828. An act to authorize payments to certain Klamath Project water distribution entities for amounts assessed by the entities for operation and maintenance of the Project's transferred works for 2001, to authorize refunds to such entities of amounts collected by the Bureau of Reclamation for reserved works for 2001, and for other purposes. H.R. 2937. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range. H.R. 2990. An act to amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects under that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 3048. An act to resolve the claims of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to lands adjacent to the Russian River in the State of Alaska. H.R. 3180. An act to consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact. H.R. 3401. An act to provide for the conveyance of Forest Service facilities and lands comprising the Five Mile Regional Learning Center in the State of California to the Clovis Unified School District, to authorize a new special use permit regarding the continued use of unconveyed lands comprising the Center, and for other purposes. H.R. 3449. An act to revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes. H.R. 3747. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledate Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System. H.R. 3858. An act to modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. H.R. 3909. An act to designate certain Federal lands in the State of Utah as the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve, and for other purposes. H.R. 3954. An act to designate certain waterways in the Caribbean National Forest in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4129. An act to amend the Central Utah Project completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate a deadline for such prepayment. H.R. 4638. An act to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project. H.R. 4682. An act to revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 4692. An act to amend the Act entitled ``An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes'', to provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site. H.R. 4750. An act to designate certain lands in the State of California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4823. An act to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the exclusion from Federal income tax for restitution received by victims of the Nazi Regime. H.R. 4874. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey. H.R. 4944. An act to designate the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R. 4953. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. H.R. 4099. An act to extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. H.R. 5125. An act to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program. H.R. 5436. An act to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. H.R. 5472. An act to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. H.R. 5738. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians. H.R. 2017. An act to amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to improve the effectiveness of the Indian loan guarantee and insurance program. Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the enrolled bills were signed subsequently by the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd). ____________________" CREC-2002-12-16-pt1-PgS11806,2002-12-16,107,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED,SENATE,SENATE,ENROLLEDPRESENTED,S11806,S11806,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""53""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1010""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1226""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1240""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1907""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1946""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2017""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2237""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2239""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2712""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3044""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3156""}]",148 Cong. Rec. S11806,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 153 (Monday, December 16, 2002)] [Senate] [Page S11806] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on November 22, 2002, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills and joint resolution: S. 1010. An act to extent the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina. S. 1226. An act to require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. S. 1907. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon. S. 1946. An act to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail. S. 2239. An act to amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers. S. 2712. An act to authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries. S. 3044. An act to authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release. S. 3156. An act to provide a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila. S.J. Res. 53. A joint resolution relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. The Secretary of the Senate reported that on November 25, 2002, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills: S. 1240. An act to provide for the acquisition of land and construction of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Utah, and for other purposes. S. 2237. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to veterans' compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits, education benefits, housing benefits, memorial affairs benefits, life insurance benefits, and certain other benefits for veterans, to improve the administration of benefits for veterans, to make improvements in procedures relating to judicial review of veterans' claims for benefits, and for other purposes. The Secretary of the Senate reported that on December 3, 2002, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills: S. 2017. An act to amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to improve the effectiveness of the Indian loan guarantee and insurance program. " CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgD1186-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1186,D1186,,,148 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgD1186-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1186,D1187,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""12""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""13""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""14""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""53""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""159""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""160""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""198""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""521""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""606""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1340""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1816""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2063""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2222""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2556""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2577""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2670""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2711""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2872""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3079""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4187""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5763""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5767""}]",148 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1186-D1187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 5 public bills, H.R. 5763-5767; and 1 resolution; H. Con. Res. 521, were introduced. Page H9128 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4187, to amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, amended (H. Rept. 107-790). Page H9128 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H9037 Speaker Pro Tempore to Sign Enrolled Bills and Joint Resolutions: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Armey to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions on this day. Page H9038 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of Representatives Castle of Delaware and Mrs. Elise DuPont of Rockland, Delaware to the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission. Page H9038 Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President: State of Small Business Annual Report: Message wherein he transmitted the annual report on the State of Small Business at the end of the 20th century--referred to the Committee on Small Business; and Page H9040 Railroad Retirement Board Annual Report: Message wherein he transmitted the annual report of the Railroad Retirement Board-- referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means. Page H9040 Department of Homeland Security: The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5005, to establish the Department of Homeland Security--clearing the measure for the President. Pages H9040-H9114 Adjournment Resolution: The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 160, providing for the sine die adjournment of the One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session. Pages H9115-16 [[Page D1187]] Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H9038. Referrals: S. 12 to the Committee on International Relations; S. 13 to the Committee on Financial Services, S. 14 and S. 2063 to the Committee on Agriculture, S. 198, S. 2556, S. 2577, and S. Con. Res. 159 were held at the desk; S. 606 and S. 2872 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce; S. 1340, S. 1816, S. 2222, and S. 2711 to the Committee on Resources, S. 2670 to the Committees on Resources and Agriculture; and S. 3079 to the Committee on the Judiciary. Pages H9125-26 Quorum Calls--Votes: No quorum calls or recorded votes developed during the proceedings of the House today. Adjournment Sine Die: The House met at 11 a.m. and in accordance with the provisions of S. Con. Res. 160, and S.J. Res. 53, the House adjourned sine die at 2:23 p.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 for the Convening of the First Session of the 108th Congress." CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgD1186,2002-11-22,107,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1186,D1186,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""160""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5005""}]",148 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, November 22, 2002 [[Page D1186]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5005, to establish the Department of Homeland Security--clearing the measure for the President. The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 160, and stands adjourned sine die. Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session today. It will next meet on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 for the convening of the First Session of the 108th Congress." 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D1187,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1187-D1188] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. 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Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Tuesday, January 7, 2003 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Convening of the 108th Congress. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks as inserted in this issue HOUSE Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E2135 Bono, Mary, Calif., E2129 Coyne, William J., Pa., E2138 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E2122, E2123, E2126, E2128 Davis, Tom, Va., E2119, E2120, E2125 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E2121, E2123, E2124, E2127 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E2125, E2127, E2129 Farr, Sam, Calif., E2126, E2130 Fletcher, Ernie, Ky., E2137 Gekas, George W., Pa., E2124, E2130 Gillmor, Paul E., Ohio, E2134 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E2137 Hastert, J. Dennis, Ill., E2138 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E2137 Horn, Stephen, Calif., E2144 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E2119, E2120 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E2135 Jones, Walter B., N.C., E2131 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E2137 McCarthy, Karen, Mo., E2135 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E2139, E2143 Menendez, Robert, N.J., E2119, E2119, E2121, E2122, E2123 Millender-McDonald, Juanita, Calif., E2132 Miller, George, Calif., E2141 Morella, Constance A., Md., E2133 Murtha, John P., Pa., E2128, E2135 Nussle, Jim, Iowa, E2129 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E2134 Otter, C.L. ``Butch'', Idaho, E2143 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E2123, E2126, E2130 Portman, Rob, Ohio, E2134 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2120, E2124, E2125 Rogers, Mike, Mich., E2119, E2121, E2122 Sandlin, Max, Tex., E2131 Schaffer, Bob, Colo., E2125, E2128, E2129, E2133 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E2130 Smith, Adam, Wash., E2136 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E2132 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E2143 Taylor, Gene, Miss., E2139 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E2132 Wynn, Albert Russell, Md., E2122, E2122 Young, Don, Alaska, E2143" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgD1187,2002-11-22,107,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1187,D1187,,"[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1577""}]",148 Cong. Rec. D1187,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES--UNFAIR COMPETITION WITH SMALL BUSINESSES Committee on Small Business: On November 21, the Committee held a hearing on Federal Prison Industries' Unfair Competition with Small Businesses: Potential Interim Administrative Solutions, with discussion of H.R. 1577, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2002. Testimony was heard from Angela B. Styles, Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, OMB; Kenneth R. Rocks, Chairman, Board of Directors, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.; and public witnesses." CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2119-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING MORGAN WOOTTEN,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2119,E2119,"[{""name"": ""Steny H. Hoyer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2119,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MORGAN WOOTTEN ______ HON. STENY H. HOYER of maryland in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, Morgan Wootten has been changing the lives of young men in the Washington area for the last half century. Last month, Mr. Wootten, the head basketball coach at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, MD, since 1956, announced his retirement. Coach Wootten finished his career with 1,274 wins, 44 consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins, 33 Catholic league championships, 16 city titles, and five national championships. Under Coach Wootten, DeMatha finished the season ranked No. 1 in the area, a record 22 times. More than a dozen of his players have gone on to play in the NBA, 150 have received college basketball scholarships, and more than 20 are currently coaching basketball at some level. And two years ago, the all-time winningest high school basketball coach in America was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. But numbers do not tell the story of Morgan Wootten, nor the impact he has had on the lives of those young men he has coached at DeMatha. He is most remembered by his players, and the students in his history classes, for the lessons he taught them about life. Coach Wootten preached to his players the importance of God, family, school and basketball, in that order. His true value is measured in the professional and personal success of those he has taught and coached, and by the number of former players and students who have remained close to him over the years. Mr. Speaker, President Theodore Roosevelt said that ``To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.'' Morgan Wootten has educated several generations of young men in both mind and morals, and I offer him my warmest congratulations on is well- deserved retirement. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2119-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THE OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AND WORK OF MR. BILL COLE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2119,E2119,"[{""name"": ""Tom Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2119,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AND WORK OF MR. BILL COLE ______ HON. TOM DAVIS of virginia in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to honor Mr. Bill Cole, an outstanding citizen of Northern Virginia. Mr. Cole has completed an exceptional career that has positively impacted our community. As a retired Army Officer with 28 years of service, Mr. Cole's last assignment was with the Department of Defense in helicopter research and development. While holding a master's degree in public administration, Mr. Cole currently works for William W. Cole & Associates, a business consulting firm he formed in 1992. Mr. Cole has also served as General Manager of Capital Lighting & Supply, Inc, an electrical distributor, for 18 years. Concurrently, he was co-owner and Vice President of Shannon Builders, a residential construction company, from 1978-1982. Perhaps one of Mr. Cole's most important contributions to the community was his service as President of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition, an all-volunteer organization that is committed to the protection of ``The Downzoned Occoquan Watershed'' and the drinking water that it provides. Mr. Cole formed the Occoquan Watershed Coalition in the fall of 1994 and on December 7, 1994, the coalition was recognized as an official organization. Bill Cole's efforts have motivated others to dedicate their time and energy to improving quality of life for others. He is that rare individual who cares more about doing good than getting credit. Mr. Speaker, in closing, it is with great pleasure that I extend this recognition to Mr. Bill Cole. His contributions to Virginia and his community have been great. Virginia is proud to have such a distinguished citizen in its professional and social community. I call upon my colleagues to join me in applauding him for all that he has done. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2119-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS--MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLOOD DRIVE",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2119,E2119,"[{""name"": ""Mike Rogers"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2119,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS--MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLOOD DRIVE ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Blood of the Martyrs--Martin Luther King, Jr. Blood Drive and its sponsors, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, the American National Red Cross, and the National Black Catholic Congress. This very important blood drive will take place from January 15-22, 2003 as part of National Blood Donor Month. The Second Annual Blood of the Martyrs--Martin Luther King, Jr. blood drive in 2002 was met with a response of nearly 650 donors, who donated a total of 520 pints. These pints provided a supply of 2,080 blood units to be used for patients needs. I offer heartfelt thanks to all those who gave last year and contributed to this wonderful turnout. The goal for this year's drive is 1205 productive units of blood which will result in blood supplies for nearly 5000 people. I encourage everyone who is able to donate blood, to do so for this worthy cause-- it may be you who saves a life! Mr. Speaker, at this time in our Nation's History, when our President is encouraging all Americans to serve a purpose greater than themselves, when we must rely on our neighbors, I can think of a few ways to better serve our fellow Americans than by giving the gift of life, by donating blood. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2119-5,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF HUDSON COUNTY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2119,E2120,"[{""name"": ""Robert Menendez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2119,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2119-E2120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF HUDSON COUNTY ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Urban League of Hudson County for its efforts to revive communities throughout Hudson County, and to congratulate it upon the completion of its new headquarters on Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City, NJ. To commemorate this event, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 18, 2002, at the site of the new headquarters. [[Page E2120]] The Urban League of Hudson County is an organization that has stood for human advancement and achievement, and has worked tirelessly to develop and revitalize our urban areas. Its work has given hope and fortune to so many who call the inner city their home. Project Reclaim is an Urban League initiative created for the redevelopment of the twenty-six block radius of Martin Luther King Drive in the Ward F community of Jersey City. The new headquarters building is a cornerstone of the Urban League's plan to initiate an economic and social renaissance in this community. And with the community's participation, this renaissance will be a lasting and inspiring model for the country. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Urban League of Hudson County for providing hope to countless families, and for believing in America by investing and revitalizing our urban areas, when others turned their backs on our cities. The Urban League's accomplishments have paved the way for prosperous and healthy communities throughout New Jersey. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2119,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF REVEREND TYRONE CHESS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2119,E2119,"[{""name"": ""Robert Menendez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2119,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2119]] IN HONOR OF REVEREND TYRONE CHESS ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Tyrone Chess for his exceptional service as pastor and founder of Holy Ghost Tabernacle Ministries in Jersey City, New Jersey. Rev. Chess was honored on November 3, 2002, at Holy Ghost Tabernacle's Ninth Annual Anniversary Banquet held at the Marriott International in Newark, New Jersey. A native of Jersey City, born there in 1956, Rev. Chess has devoted his life to the improvement of his community. Having been a pastor for nine years, Rev. Chess now serves as the social and political chairperson of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and in the past served as its second vice president. His passion for the well being of humankind led him to participate as a member and chairperson of the Human Rights Commission. Presently, he is a member of the Jersey City Board of Adjustments, and founder and CEO of the Lincoln Center Community Development, Inc. Reverend Chess began his religious education at Essex County College, and continued his studies at the American Fellowship Seminary. He recently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from the Adonai Temple Christian Center Bible Institute. Rev. Chess is married to Martha Chess and they are the proud parents of five children: Daarina, Thaddeus, Tyrone, Jr., Safiyah, and Zaynah. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Reverend Tyrone Chess for his many years of dedicated service as a pastor and mentor to the Jersey City community. The Reverend's selfless contributions to the community have not gone unnoticed; without a doubt, he is one of New Jersey's most outstanding religious leaders. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2120-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING DR. MARTIN EICHELBERGER,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2120,E2120,"[{""name"": ""Steny H. Hoyer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2120,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. MARTIN EICHELBERGER ______ HON. STENY H. HOYER of maryland in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Martin Eichelberger is a Professor of Surgery and of Pediatrics at George Washington University and Director of Emergency Trauma and Burn Service at the Children's National Medical Center, in Washington, DC. He is also president and cofounder of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, and a nationally recognized pediatric trauma surgeon. The reason Dr. Eichelberger is so highly regarded became evident on Monday, October 7, when he was called out of a skin graft surgery to begin preparing for a 13-year-old shooting victim who was on his way to Children's Hospital from the Bowie Health Center. The boy had been shot by the Washington-area snipers in front of Benjamin Tasker Middle School, and the dozens of fragments from the sniper's bullet had done extensive and life-threatening damage to a number of the boy's vital organs. Dr. Eichelberger and his team immediately began to make critical decisions about which organs could be saved, and which ones were beyond repair and needed to be removed. The right decisions were made, and the two and a half hour operation saved the boy's life. Although this brave young man faces a long and challenging road to recovery, I am pleased to report that he has been released from the hospital, and I am hopeful that he will in fact make a full recovery from his injuries. Mr. Speaker, this 13-year-old young man is one of the countless youngsters who have been touched by the gifts of Mr. Eichelberger and whose lives have been saved or made better by his compassionate dedication to public service. The 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that ``Mankind owes to the child the best it has to give.'' I am proud to say that in Dr. Eichelberger, we have given Washington area youngsters the best we have. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2120-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF DUNCAN A. HOLADAY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2120,E2121,"[{""name"": ""Tom Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2120,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2120-E2121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF DUNCAN A. HOLADAY ______ HON. TOM DAVIS of virginia in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. Duncan Holaday upon his retirement after 35 years of devoted service in support of our great Nation. His last position was with the Department of the Navy, where he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Facilities. Mr. Holaday was born on February 15, 1943 in Berkeley, CA. He graduated from Beloit College in 1965 with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. In 1976, he received a master of business administration degree from Syracuse University. Mr. Holaday began his Government service with the U.S. Army in 1967 as a management intern. Following completion of his training, he spent the next 15 years as an operations research analyst with the Army, serving both in the Pentagon and in Europe as well as with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program Analysis and Evaluation. While in this position at OSD, Mr. Holaday was responsible for analyzing Army and Marine Corps force structure, force basing, military construction, and manpower requirements. From 1982 to 1987, Mr. Holaday served as a director in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations. It was there that he implemented the Model Installation Program, which was a highly successful test of the proposition that base commanders could do a better job of running their bases when freed of restraints imposed by headquarters. While at OSD, he also developed and implemented DOD-wide real property and base utilization policies. He later served as the Director of the Defense Acquisition Regulatory System under the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition between 1987 and 1990. From 1990 to early 1993, he was the Executive Director of the Defense Ethics Council. After leaving the Office of the Secretary of Defense in April 1993 and before joining the Department of the Navy in 1994, Mr. Holaday worked with then Vice President Al Gore on the National Performance Review, NPR. There, he was responsible for improving real property acquisition and management within the Federal Government and oversaw government-wide implementation of NPR recommendations for downsizing and streamlining the Federal workforce. In October, 1994, he was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Installations and Facilities. As the Deputy Assistant Secretary, he was responsible for establishing policy and improving oversight on the Department of the Navy's acquisition, construction, use, management, operation, and disposal of real estate, facilities, and housing at Navy and Marine Corps bases worldwide. During the transition in administrations, between January and August, 2001, he served as the Senior Civilian Official in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment. As Senior Civilian Official, he was directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the formulation of Department-wide policies and procedures, and for overseeing all Department of the Navy functions and programs relating to environmental protection; Navy and Marine Corps facilities and installations; housing; long-range basing and infrastructure requirements; and safety and occupational health for military and civilian personnel. In this role, he provided stability and continuity during the absence of three presidentially-appointed political appointees. His accomplishments throughout his career, and especially while serving in the Department of the Navy, are extraordinary. He has worked tirelessly to promote investment in the facilities where sailors and marines live, work, and train. He was at the forefront of the Department's efforts to improve military family housing through the innovative use of privatization authorities allowing partnership with the private sector. During his stewardship, the Department of the Navy was able to realize over $600 million in investment in Navy and Marine Corps family housing, using only slightly over $100 million of its own resources. [[Page E2121]] To every problem and challenge he has faced, he has brought keen insight and attention to detail that has enabled thoughtful solutions. He demonstrated extraordinary environmental stewardship in successfully shepherding the transfer of land on the western end of Vieques within the timeframes specified by law. He has successfully engaged in the extremely complicated task of negotiations and agreements, allowing the Department to convey base closure property for redevelopment by local communities. Mr. Holaday has left a remarkable legacy. The hallmark of his service, throughout his career, has been improved living and working conditions for the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who serve our country so bravely, day after day. He has been steadfast in his service to this great nation and his devotion to those with whom he has served. His superb performance has won him countless awards, including the Distinguished Civilian Service Award in 2001. His leadership will be sorely missed. I for one am extremely grateful that he chose to enter public service. I wish to recognize and thank him for his honorable service and would like to join with his many friends and colleagues, both within the executive branch and here in Congress, in wishing him fair winds and following seas as he and his wife, Mary Margaret, and son, Duncan, continue forward in what most assuredly will remain a life of service to this great Nation. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2120,2002-11-22,107,2,,,CONGRATULATING THE WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,CONGRATULATIONS,E2120,E2120,,,148 Cong. Rec. E2120,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. RADONOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Westlands Water District of Huron, CA, on the occasion of celebrating 50 years of dedication and service to the communities of the San Joaquin Valley of California on Sunday, November 17, 2002. The 50th anniversary celebration will take place at Harris Ranch in Coalinga, CA. Farming in the Westlands Water District began during California's Gold Rush era. The first significant irrigation in the Westlands area began about 1915 with the drilling of deep wells by individual operators on large acreages. In 1942, the Westside Landowners Association was established to urge and help finance studies on the feasibility of developing and constructing water supply systems to serve the west side. In 1952, the owners of 400,000 acres of westside land petitioned the Fresno County Board of Supervisors for the formation of the water district. On September 8, 1952, the Westlands Water District was formed. Westlands is one of the largest agricultural water districts in the United States, with more than 570,000 irrigated acres of diversified crops on some of the most productive soil in the world. Westlands provides water to nearly 600 family-owned farms that average 850 acres in size. Farms within Westlands produce approximately $1 billion worth of food and fiber per year. This translates into $3.5 billion in farm related economic activity, nearly one-third of the $12.5 billion generated by the agriculture-based economy of Fresno County. In addition to food and fiber, Westlands farmers produce jobs, taxes, and strong economic core for the regional economy. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Westlands Water District of Central California on the occasion of their 50th year anniversary. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the Westlands Water District many years of continued success. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2121-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF THE SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2121,E2121,"[{""name"": ""Robert Menendez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2121,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers as it hosted the 15th Annual Eastern Technical and Career Conference (ETCC), which was held November 1-3, 2002, at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Despite the many advancements made by Hispanics in the fields of engineering and science, we must continue to ensure equality in the work force for all Americans. The ETCC has made this its focus and, since 1987, has been promoting academic excellence, professional growth, technical opportunities, and the development of ties and connections among Hispanic professionals. These valuable networking opportunities for students and professionals are necessary to promote and provide for a more just work environment. The second largest Hispanic student engineering conference in the nation, the ETCC attracts over 50 universities along the East Coast. This year, the ETCC is expecting 1,200 Latino college students majoring in math, science, and engineering, and 300 professionals and corporate representatives from Fortune 500 companies to attend. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 15th Annual Eastern Technical and Career Conference hosted by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. New Jersey is fortunate to have organizations that provide opportunities for students and professionals to explore what being Hispanic and being a professional can mean. My best wishes for a successful conference. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2121-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING SPECIAL AGENT LOUIS PAUL RUSSO,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2121,E2122,"[{""name"": ""Mike Rogers"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2121,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2121-E2122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SPECIAL AGENT LOUIS PAUL RUSSO ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished FBI agent from the Bureau's Detroit Division on the occasion of his retirement. On June 28, 1971 Louis Paul Russo entered on duty as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. On October 1, 1971 SA Russo reported to the Detroit Division. Director J. Edgar Hoover transferred SAA Russo from Detroit, to the Lansing Resident Agency beginning January 11, 1972. On December 21, 1972 SA Russo was transferred to the Cincinnati Division. SA Russo served in Cincinnati for over 16 years before he was reassigned to Detroit arriving on October 2, 1989. SA Russo successfully worked a broad spectrum of cases including, Bank Robberies, Civil Rights, Auto Theft, Labor Violations, Fugitives, Counter Intelligence, and Organized Crime. Agent Russo spent his entire career as what is commonly called a ``street agent.'' Street agents are the agents that solve the cases, make our neighborhoods safe, and protect these United States from our enemies; foreign and domestic, all at a great personal sacrifice to themselves and their families. I am aware from Agent Russo's co-workers that right up to his last days ``on the rolls'', Special Agent Russo came to work early, poured over his files, ``hit the streets'' and got the job done. After September 11, 2001 SA Russo, while attending to his other cases, enthusiastically reengineered himself to transition with the Bureau in their new focus on the investigation of Terrorism, all with more energy and sense of purpose than most agents 30 years younger than he. I have heard him affectionately referred to as a ``one man squad''. Agent Russo was always going above and beyond. I am aware of an instance where Agents on the organized crime squad in Detroit where assigned to fan out across the Motor City looking for evidence of construction equipment thefts that had allegedly occurred many years earlier; all to verify the credibility of a witness. They were only looking for evidence that such thefts had been reported; so many years had gone by, any leads were certain to be cold. The agents one by one returned at the end of the day with the various proofs that these pieces of equipment had in fact been reported stolen. Agent Russo also came back to the office with police reports to verify the long ago reported thefts and with a backhoe and other heavy equipment in tow, he had not only verified the thefts, he had recovered the stolen property. SA Russo has received letters of commendation from every Director that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has ever had. SA Russo consistently received top job performance reviews and he has garnered many letters of appreciation from Assistant United states Attorneys. Most importantly, SA Russo has earned and kept the respect of every agent he has ever served with. He has diligently protected the citizens of the great State of Michigan and the citizens of this great nation with enthusiasm, dedication and pride. [[Page E2122]] Special Agent Russo exemplifies the finest traditions of the FBI and of the Bureau's motto of ``Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity''. His efforts and his example have made the FBI the enduring and honorable institution that it is. He will be missed when he retires December 31, 2002, having served for over 31 years as a Special Agent. From this former Special Agent, on behalf of the State of Michigan and this Nation; thank you, Louis Paul Russo. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2121,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH HIRD,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,INMEMORYOF,E2121,E2121,"[{""name"": ""Rosa L. DeLauro"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2121,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH HIRD ______ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO of connecticut in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to one of the most generous and giving community members I have had the pleasure of knowing. In life, Elizabeth Hird was beloved by all of those whose lives she touched--a true community treasure. An artist, community leader and active conservationist, Elizabeth was a pioneer in the local efforts for environmental preservation and education--dedicating her time and energies to ensure that our natural resources would be protected for future generations to enjoy. A founding member, and later, director and president of the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust, Elizabeth worked hard to make the public aware of all nature could teach them. She was instrumental in the creation of the Platt Nature Center for environmental education which offers programs throughout the summer to young children. Through these programs, children are able to participate in a variety of activities where they learn to identify the wild flowers and wild life of the area. At part of the last days activities, children were invited to Outer Island, one of the Thimble Islands off the Connecticut coastline, where Elizabeth and her late husband, Basil Rauch, owned a home. Elizabeth hosted the event and children were encouraged to explore the island and the many creatures which call the island home. A unique experience for so many, children of all ages looked forward to this special opportunity. In 1995, in honor of her husband, Elizabeth donated Outer Island to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to become an environmental research and education center and part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Today, students of all ages, from elementary to graduate school, have access to the island and the endless lessons it provides. It was just over one year ago that I joined Elizabeth to announce the establishment of the Outer Island Endowment Fund--a renewed commitment to the preservation of Outer Island, its diverse wildlife, and educational opportunities for our community's young people. In speaking to Elizabeth that day, I knew that her dream for Outer Island had been realized and I was proud to join in the celebration of her vision. I am honored to stand today in memory of Elizabeth Hird and express my deepest thanks and appreciation for all that she has given to our community. Elizabeth was truly a unique individual who has left an indelible mark on our community. Hers is a legacy which will continue to inspire many for generations to come. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2122-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,TRIBUTE TO BROOKINGS FELLOW ROBERT M. HARTT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2122,E2122,"[{""name"": ""Danny K. Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2122,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BROOKINGS FELLOW ROBERT M. HARTT ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and gratitude to Mr. Robert M. Hartt. Recently, Mr. Hartt has ended a six- month fellowship with the Brookings Institution and will be returning to his position at the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. While working in my office, Mr. Hartt brought an aspect to disabilities issues that shed a new light to legislation and office policies. Mr. Hartt passionately used his personal experiences as a man with a vision impairment to ensure improvements be set forth in computer software, educational textbooks and healthcare for all individuals with disabilities. His advocacy and strength instilled a renewed hope that one day our nation will have equality for all people. Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Hartt for his exceptional hard work for the residents of Illinois 7th Congressional District and America's disability community. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2122-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN REMEMBRANCE OF CATHERINE E. TODD,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2122,E2122,"[{""name"": ""Robert Menendez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2122,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN REMEMBRANCE OF CATHERINE E. TODD ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Catherine E. Todd, who passed away on June 26, 2002. On Wednesday, November 6, 2002, the Jersey City Housing Authority held a dedication ceremony in her memory at the Montgomery Gardens Community Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. Born on October 10, 1938, Catherine led a life of selfless dedication to those in need. She devoted 48 years of her life to the residents of Montgomery Gardens Housing Complex, contributing both time and energy in assisting residents in every possible way. Her tireless efforts on behalf of the residents of the Jersey City Housing Authority facilitated a sense of community and fostered a sense of home for all. In 1954, Catherine began her battle on behalf of the residents of Montgomery Gardens. During the 1960s, she rose to positions such as building captain, community organizer, Montgomery Garden's site improvement committee member, and Montgomery Garden's liaison committee member. In 1978, Catherine became the Chairperson of the Montgomery Gardens tenant management corporation board, and regularly met with residents to ensure that their needs were being fulfilled and that they were aware of all programs available to them. In 1996, she was also elected to the office of chairperson of the Jersey City tenant affairs board. Catherine is survived by her two children, Henry and Jo Ann, and three grandchildren, Hanifah, Sharifah, and Hasan. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Catherine E. Todd for her great concern for the residents of the Jersey City Housing Authority. She extended her heart and her hand to help improve the quality of life for each person she encountered and she will be missed not only by her Jersey City Housing Authority family, but by the entire Jersey City community. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2122-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM AND SUE WHEELER, ANGELS IN ADOPTION HONOREES",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2122,E2122,"[{""name"": ""Mike Rogers"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2122,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM AND SUE WHEELER, ANGELS IN ADOPTION HONOREES ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of Jim and Sue Wheeler of East Lansing, Michigan, who were chosen as the 2002 8th Congressional Angels in Adoption honorees. Jim and Sue Wheeler's personal dedication to raising 10 children, several of them adopted, makes them deserving of our respect and admiration. Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute honors families or organizations who have shown a real commitment to improving the lives of children through adoption. Jim and Sue Wheeler are the role model for families who care about children. Their long-range impact on this nation will be felt for decades and generations to come and I was honored to sponsor them for recognition as Angels in Adoption. The Wheelers are among 140 honorees from the 50 states who were recognized at special ceremonies in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. Jim and Sue Wheeler married in 1984. She was a professor at Michigan State University. ``We had an `ours-mine-yours' relationship,'' Jim told us. He had two children from a previous marriage and Sue had a daughter from a first marriage. Then they had a child together in 1986 and thought they were through. But the Wheelers decided they would like to have a larger family and thought maybe there were children out there who needed a home. Since then Jim and Sue have had six more children by adoption through Catholic Social Service of Lansing/St. Vincent Home. Their diverse family of 10 children now represents three races! Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this very special couple and their family. They are truly deserving of our respect and admiration. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2122-5,2002-11-22,107,2,,,TRIBUTE TO CHIEF CHARLES A. MOOSE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2122,E2123,"[{""name"": ""Albert Russell Wynn"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2122,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2122-E2123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CHIEF CHARLES A. MOOSE ______ HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN of maryland in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to honor Montgomery County Police Chief Charles A. Moose for his exemplary work on the investigation of the sniper shootings that recently plagued the Washington Metro Region. I would like to commend Chief Moose for exhibiting great patience and humility amidst the frenzied media coverage, which was marked by excesses and speculation. Chief Moose exhibited tremendous leadership and excellent teamwork by coordinating with other jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies. Chief Moose directed a multi-agency task force, whose work led to the eventual capture of the sniper suspects. Chief Moose became the public face of the investigation, holding daily press briefings, and consoling the public when a child became a victim of the sniper attacks. Throughout the sniper shootings, many in the community looked to law enforcement to reassure their ever-present fears. Chief Moose served as a calming and informative spokesman, providing the public with needed information and a community oriented perspective. Although Chief Moose has just recently come to national attention, he has always been active in the local community and has [[Page E2123]] received numerous awards for his law enforcement and community activity. Along with his role as Chief of Police, Moose teaches criminology at the local community college, and serves as a Major in the District of Columbia National Air Guard. Chief Moose is clearly a tremendous leader, and an invaluable member of the Montgomery County Police force who has a bright and promising future ahead of him. It is truly an honor to have him serve in our community. Mr. Speaker, I want to again thank Chief Charles A. Moose for his work in helping to apprehend the sniper suspects, and returning our community to normal. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing an honorable and professional member of the law enforcement community. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2122,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING DR. ALICIA JUARRERO: OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2122,E2122,"[{""name"": ""Albert Russell Wynn"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2122,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. ALICIA JUARRERO: OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR ______ HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN of maryland in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Alicia Juarrero, a professor of philosophy at Prince George's Community College, who is being honored by the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching and The Council for Advancement and Support of Education as the Outstanding Community College Professor of the Year. Dr. Juarrero at Prince George's Community College, located in my congressional district in Largo, Maryland. She has been nationally recognized among her community college colleagues as the best of the best. Dr. Juarrero's accomplishments speak to the caliber of professors at the community college level. Often times the invaluable work of our community college professors goes unrecognized, so it is especially rewarding for a local professor from my district to receive such an honorable award. Dr. Juarrero earned her undergraduate degree, master's and Ph.D from the University of Miami. She has been a professor at Prince George's Community College since 1975. Dr. Juarrero starts each semester with great zeal, beginning with a quote from Plato: ``Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself.'' She has been called a ``teacher's teacher,'' often serving as a great resource for her follow colleagues. It is truly an honor to have Dr. Juarrero as a professor at Prince George's Community College. She is a great reflection of a tremendous institution. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring a gifted and highly respected teacher. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2123-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THERESA SIRICO FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2123,E2123,"[{""name"": ""Rosa L. DeLauro"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2123,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THERESA SIRICO FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY ______ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO of connecticut in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding member of the New Haven community-- Theresa Sirico. The founder of the Louis and Joan Sirico Center for Elders and Families at Southern Connecticut State University, Theresa's generosity and compassion will touch the lives of thousands throughout Greater New Haven and millions across the country. As a child, I knew Louis and Joan Sirico as neighbors and friends, working with my parents to enrich our neighborhood. The Siricos were both active advocates for our families and our community. Much as my own parents, they passed these values to their seven children. Both Louis and Joan suffered strokes, left without the abilities to care for themselves. In both instances, their family members came together to provide them the care they needed through their last days. However, not all are fortunate enough to have families who are willing or able to take on these challenges. With the ``baby boomer'' generation approaching retirement age, more and more of our nation's seniors are looking for access to the care and companionship they need and rightly deserve. Theresa Sirico, recognizing the need for increased interest in geriatric care, took action. With a generous donation of a quarter of a million dollars, Theresa started the effort to establish a national model for improving the quality of life for our seniors. With a large anonymous donation, fund-raising efforts, and matching funds from the State Department of Higher Education, Theresa's vision of the Louis and Joan Sirico Center for Elders and Families became a reality. The Sirico Center combines both undergraduate and graduate studies with hands-on workshops and seminars. Blending the studies of nursing, social work, and public health, the Center will be an invaluable resource for those interested in geriatric care. In a time when our nation is facing an ever increasing senior population and a lack of geriatric health care professionals, the Sirico Center is sure to be an asset not only to the Greater New Haven area, but to communities throughout the nation. The Sirico Center for Elders and Families will not only provide education for health professionals, but will generate excitement and interest in the field of geriatric medicine. This is the true gift of Theresa Sirico. I am honored to rise today to join family, friends, and the staff and faculty of the Louis and Joan Sirico Center for Elders and Families in extending my deepest thanks and appreciation to Theresa Sirico for her outstanding contributions to our community. Seniors and their families will benefit greatly from her unique vision and unparalleled dedication. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2123-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING MS. MARILYN MIGLIN OF CHICAGO,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2123,E2123,"[{""name"": ""Danny K. Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2123,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MS. MARILYN MIGLIN OF CHICAGO ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a few minutes today to speak about one of my constituents who is making a most remarkable contribution to the people of Chicago and the entire Midwest. Marilyn Miglin is involved in an extraordinary range of public service activities and maintains a remarkable schedule. Ms. Miglin originally suggested the notion of an advisory board for the University of Illinois Craniofacial Center in 1987. The Craniofacial Center of the University of Illinois provides medical services for patients with facial deformities. But Marilyn Miglin went far beyond the offer of a suggestion. She began volunteering time from her busy schedule to assist the physician team at the Craniofacial Center in adding a new dimension to the patient services offered by the Department. She began coming regularly to the center to see patients with facial deformities and to show them how to apply makeup to hide their condition, or to draw attention away from the condition. Not satisfied with superficial appearance, Ms. Miglin recognized the need to go beyond what one could see at the surface, and reached patients in a deeper and more profound way: helping each individual realize their inner beauty and self worth. Out of this personal growth came the renewed confidence and self assurance necessary to deal with everyday life; Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I am especially pleased to take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate Marilyn Miglin for her support and dedication to the patients and staff of the University of Illinois Craniofacial Center. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2123-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF REVEREND RALPH E. BROWER,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2123,E2124,"[{""name"": ""Robert Menendez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2123,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2123-E2124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF REVEREND RALPH E. BROWER ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Ralph E. Brower for 47 years of outstanding service to our community as a leader and senior pastor at Saint Michael's Methodist Church. Rev. Brower was honored at a banquet at the Casino in the Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, on November 10, 2002. [[Page E2124]] For the past 47 years, Reverend Ralph E. Brower has been a tireless advocate on behalf of his community and congregation, ensuring that no one in the community is left behind. A true leader, Rev. Brower has served for the past 27 years as president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and the past 25 years as chaplain for Hudson County. He has served in several city administrations, and is currently the president of the United Black interdenominational Clergy (VBIC) of New Jersey, the state's largest African-American clergy organization. His selfless actions have not gone unnoticed, and he has been honored by New Jersey's Urban League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People of New Jersey, and the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The fourth of six children, Rev. Brower was born and raised in North Carolina, but decided to make New Jersey his home. He is a graduate of the Laurinburg Institute and Kettle College of North Carolina, attended Florida State Christian College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Jersey City State College, and his Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Baltimore Bible College. Rev. Brown is married to Alberta Hazel-Brower, and they are the proud parents of three children: two sons, Ralph, Jr. and Ronald, and one daughter, Denise. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Reverend Ralph E. Brower for close to 50 years of service as a leader and senior pastor to the Jersey City community. Let us all join together and take this opportunity to honor an exceptional man, setting an outstanding example for our community. Thank you Rev. Brower for all that you do. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2123,2002-11-22,107,2,,,CONDEMNING ANTI-SEMITIC SENTIMENT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2123,E2123,"[{""name"": ""Frank Pallone, Jr."", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2123,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONDEMNING ANTI-SEMITIC SENTIMENT ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw attention to the disturbing rise in and acceptance of Anti-Semitism in the Arab world. An Egyptian satellite television station recently produced and is currently airing a new series that its producers openly acknowledge is partially based on a century old anti-Semitic tract entitled ``The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.'' ``The Protocols,'' which have long been dismissed by historians as false, are a work of fiction fabricated in czarist Russia to perpetuate and justify anti-Semitic violence and persecution. ``The Protocols'' were a series of 24 documents reportedly written by Jewish leaders that outline a plan for global domination by the Jewish people. They were later used again as anti-Jewish propaganda in Nazi Germany and are still used to this day by neo-Nazis and white-supremacist groups. The New Egyptian series, entitled ``Horse Without a Horseman,'' is looking to breathe new life back into this cornerstone of anti-Semitic hatred. The 41-episode television series, created specifically to air during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, traces the history of the Middle East from 1855-1917. With a prime evening timeslot, the series is expected to have excellent viewership, as families gather at home to break the daily fast. This puts the series in the unique position to bring anti-Jewish sentiment into millions of homes throughout the Middle East. Israeli and American Embassy officials have raised concerns over the use of the fictional and inflammatory ``Protocols'' with the Egyptian government, but to no avail. With the increase in attention given to ``The Protocols'' in the Arab media, many believe that the imagery present in ``Horse without a Horseman'' is indicative of the rise in anti-Semitism in the Arab world since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Even here at home, The Arab Voice, a local Arab newspaper in New Jersey, recently printed excerpts from ``The Protocols.'' Despite knowledge that ``The Protocols'' are forgeries and have been used to incite anti-Jewish hatred and violence, the editors of The Arab Voice called ``The Protocols'' an ``educational tool'' for their readers. The irresponsible decision by The Arab Voice to give credence to ``The Protocols'' by reprinting the falsehoods in their paper only fuels and further perpetuates the tension between the Arab and Jewish communities. At a time when the American-Arab and Jewish communities could be making an effort to improve communication and cooperation, The Arab Voice's printing of ``The Protocols'' is both irresponsible and inflammatory. I ask my colleague to join with me in condemning ``Horse without a Horseman,'' The Arab Voice and any perpetuation of anti-Semitism either abroad or at home. It is critical that we remain vigilant and not allow attempts to spread hatred to be ignored or continued. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2124-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THE YALE-NEW HAVEN TEACHERS INSTITUTE ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2124,E2124,"[{""name"": ""Rosa L. DeLauro"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2124,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE YALE-NEW HAVEN TEACHERS INSTITUTE ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO of connecticut in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to join the New Haven and Yale University communities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute--a unique and highly successful partnership between the New Haven Public School System and Yale University. I have often spoke about the importance of education and the vital role it plays in our communities--especially for our urban youth. Today, it is more important than ever for our nation's teachers to have access to the skills and resources they need to prepare our children for the future. That is the mission of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. For a quarter of a century, the Institute has been providing area educators with the opportunity to strengthen themselves professionally through annual seminars in the humanities and sciences. In addition, the Institute works with program participants to bring the curriculum and lessons of the seminars to the classroom. The teachers who have participated in this program have demonstrated a unique commitment to our young people. These are educators who are truly dedicated to ensuring that our children--our future--have the talented and creative teachers they need and deserve. Just four years ago, the Institute forged ahead with a new goal. With just over one million dollars in grant funding, the Institute set out to replicate its program in four other cities across the country. This venture has been a success and has proven that the partnerships that are fostered between local public schools and universities can and will enrich the lives of our young people. New Haven has certainly benefited from this tremendous organization which has not only touched the lives of so many teachers, but countless numbers of our children. The Institute has earned a distinguished reputation and has been recognized at every level of government as a model for all communities. For all that they have given to the families and children of New Haven and for all of their good work across the country, I am proud to stand today to extend my sincere congratulations to the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2124-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,THANKING MY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2124,E2125,"[{""name"": ""George W. Gekas"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2124,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2124-E2125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANKING MY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF ______ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, the end of a congressional career brings about many emotions. Over the last twenty years I have happily spent representing the fine people of the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania I have had the pleasure of working with thousands of constituents, local, state and federal officials, and many former and current distinguished members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. To all of them I say, thanks for working with me towards a better America. And, of course, every Member of Congress works with many, many competent staff, from the staff in their own personal offices to the Committee and Subcommittee staff and the leadership and floor staff. It has often been said that without staff where would this institution be? And I concur with that statement, for without the many fine staff with whom I have had good fortune to work, I and other Members of Congress of the United States would be far worse off. While I cannot mention all the fine staff who have worked with me over the years, let me at least mention the current personal and subcommittee staffers who have endeavored to achieve our common goals and to whom I give my hearty thanks and wish them well in their future careers. In my Harrisburg district office, Arlene Eckels, my long-time personal secretary who has worked for me since the early days in the Pennsylvania State Senate and to whom I wish a happy and much deserved retirement; Tom Templeton, my hardworking district director, who so ably kept my entire district staff working smoothly; Suzanne Stoll, and old friend and superb caseworker; Paul Giannaris, whose ability to handle INS problems has made him invaluable; and Tim Vollrath, a recently returned former employee whose military and veterans help has been superb. In our Lebanon Office, Reg Nyman has been the voice of Lehbanon for these many years, and his excellent knowledge and service will be missed. And in our Elizabethtown office, Susan Melendez has kept out Lancaster County constituents well served by her kind and efficient manner. Over the last twenty years my district office staff has handled hundreds of thousands of phone calls and constituent casework requests. A superb record by a superb staff. My Washington office staff have proven themselves time and time again, regularly going beyond the call of duty. (The tally of my hundreds of legislative measures, nearly 30 Public Laws, thousands of office meetings and countless committee and other initiatives over [[Page E2125]] the years speaks truth to that assertion.) First, on my personal staff, Patrick Sheehan, my Counsel and Legislative Director, has been a dynamic and intelligent thinker and leader, who offered sage advice on immigration, military and veterans affairs; Greg Helman, my Senior Legislative Counsel kept pace with my many Judiciary and legislative demands, especially bankruptcy reform and appropriations (as I would expect from a Palmyra, PA native); Becky Smith, my office manager and health legislative assistant, kept my schedule and personal affairs humming along smoothly and ably managed my most favorite of projects, the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus of which I was founder and Co-Chairman; David Greineder, who did a multitude of duties as my talented systems manager, legislative correspondent and Legislative Assistant covering education and labor issues; Bill Tighe, another LC and Legislative Assistant whose insights into the Agriculture and Natural Resources needs of Pennsylvania and the district were more than invaluable, they were accurate; Mike Shields, my recent press secretary extraordinaire, who did an excellent job under difficult situations; and, of course, Allan Cagnoli, my long time Chief of Staff from Hershey, PA, a superb leader of the office and jack-of-all-trades who kept the office running and productive no mater what the crisis. My Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims, of which I was Chairman, was ably staffed by George Fishman, Lora Ries, Art Arthur, Cynthia Blackston and Emily Sanders, as well as Brian Zimmer of the full Committee staff. They handled the extremely important legislation necessitated by the new domestic and international threats we now face. Their assistance to me during the challenges of this year is impossible to measure. The House of Representatives has much to look forward to with their continued work. And last but not least, is the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, of which I was a member this last Congress but on which I served as Chairman from 1994-2000. On this subcommittee we dealt with the hundreds of regulator reform issues developed by the Republican Majority through the Contract With America and following initiatives. My major Bankruptcy Reform measure began with me in this subcommittee; Administrative Law Judges; Legal Services Reform; the Federal Agency Compliance Act; The Regulatory Fair Warning Act; Executive Orders; Internet Tax reform; the Federal Arbitration Act; Interstate Compacts; the Independent Counsel Act; and many, many other topics. While bankruptcy reform took center stage, there was no end to the amount of topics and work my staff and I pursued. For this I thank them, the current and former staffers of the subcommittee, for all their exceptional work: Chief Counsel Ray Smietanka, who has worked with me as my chief committee counsel since I came to the 98th Congress in 1983; Susan-Jensen Conklin, whose superb work on bankruptcy reform got us where we are today; Rob Tracci, formerly of the Subcommittee, was an invaluable source of assistance; and all the other members of the CAL staff who have helped this Member of Congress over the many productive years. I thank them all for their work to the Nation and me. To all I have mentioned, and those who I have regrettably not, please accept my sincere thanks for making my tenure in the United States House of Representatives a productive and pleasant one. Any current Member of Congress or Committee would be well served by the high- quality staff with whom it has been my pleasure to work over these many years. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2124,2002-11-22,107,2,,,CONGRATULATING J.S. WEST FAMILY AS 2002 AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,CONGRATULATIONS,E2124,E2124,"[{""name"": ""George Radanovich"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2124,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING J.S. WEST FAMILY AS 2002 AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the J.S. West family for receiving the 2002 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Award at the Stanislaus County Ag Foundation's Agricultural Hall of Fame Ceremony in Modesto, California on December 5, 2002. This notable group of Stanislaus County Legends of Agriculture honors individuals and families who have worked to make agriculture the county's number one industry. The Agricultural Hall of Fame members sacrifice and labor to produce crops from poultry and livestock to fruits and vegetables. These members and their families have made a mark on the Central Valley's local agricultural industry and community, as well as influenced the state, nation, and the world. In 1909, J.S. West and Company began with the purchase of the Merced Milling building and a lease of land from the Southern Pacific Railroad in Modesto, California. James West worked with farmers on yearly contracts and sold sacked grain to brokers and customers. As the business grew, the family diversified into coal, wood, and fertilizers. After a fire destroyed the feed mill in the 1950's, a modern feed mill was built to supply feed to the poultry and cattle industry. This resulted in a full line of retail stores that are now carrying their supplies. The J.S. West family expanded upon their enterprise by making ice, selling fuel oil, operating an automobile service station and tire shop, and they recently closed a furniture store which they had operated since 1950. The family also developed an egg contracting business in the 1950's, and today its members are still heavily involved in the poultry and egg industry at both state and national levels. The West family packs eggs for over sixty labels and frozen liquid eggs in their Hilmar processing plant. From feed to eggs and ice to propane, the West family continues to make a difference in the agricultural industry worldwide. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the J.S. West family for earning the 2002 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Award. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the J.S. West family many years of continued success. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2125-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. AL AKERS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2125,E2125,"[{""name"": ""Tom Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2125,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. AL AKERS ______ HON. TOM DAVIS of virginia in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to honor Mr. Al Akers upon his retirement as President of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition on December 1, 2002. Mr. Akers' resume and accomplishments speak for themselves. He holds masters degrees in both business administration and international relations, and he is a graduate of the Advanced Management Programs at the Claremont Graduate School and the University of Southern California. After retiring from the U.S. Army as a major general, Mr. Akers helped launch two companies and was the executive director of a non-profit organization. Not only does Mr. Akers have an impeccable career on paper, he has had a great and tangible impact on his community. In 1993, he served as chairman of the Superintendent's Community Advisory Counsel for Fairfax County Public Schools. Then, in 1995, he was selected as Lord Fairfax for the Springfield District, and also became a member of the Task Force on Fairfax County Resources and Expenditures. Mr. Akers served as a member of the Lorton Task Force from 1995-1997 and as vice chairman of the Springfield District Council. In addition to serving as vice chairman of this council, Mr. Akers was, and remains a member. Perhaps one of his most significant contributions has been his work with the Occoquan Watershed Coalition, an all-volunteer organization committed to the protection of ``The Downzoned Occoquan Watershed'' and drinking water it provides. Mr. Akers served as vice president of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition from 1994-1999, in addition to serving as the coalition's representative to the Fairfax County Federation of Citizen's Association since 1995. It is his tenure as President of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition we recognize today. Mr. Speaker, in closing, it is with great pleasure that I extend a wholehearted thank you to Mr. Al Akers. His contributions to Virginia and his community have been great. Virginia is proud to have such a distinguished citizen in its professional and social community. I call upon my colleagues to join me in applauding him for all that he has done. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2125-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,LEBANESE INDEPENDENCE DAY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2125,E2125,"[{""name"": ""Eliot L. Engel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2125,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEBANESE INDEPENDENCE DAY ______ HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of new york in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate, but not celebrate Lebanon's Independence Day. Fifty-nine years ago, Lebanon gained its independence from France. Yet, today, Lebanon is no longer a sovereign and independent country. With 25,000 Syrian troops occupying Lebanon, it remains firmly in the grip of Damascus, without the ability to conduct its own affairs without first seeking the approval of the Assad regime. More than 2 years ago, Israel completely withdrew its armed forces from southern Lebanon. This withdrawal was certified by the United Nations. The time is long past due for Syria to leave, as well, and for the Lebanese to run Lebanon. As the author of the Syria Accountability Act, I thank the 172 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the 45 members of the Senate who joined as cosponsors of our legislation. We have together shined a bright light on the injustice of the continuing Syrian occupation of Lebanon and have only added to the growing campaign to liberate Lebanon. So, on this 59th anniversary of Lebanese independence, I stand with the Lebanese people who seek freedom and democracy for their beautiful country and peace for the entire region. It is my hope that some time soon, Lebanese Independence Day will not only be a commemoration, but will once again be a celebration. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2125-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING PATTI REILLY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2125,E2126,"[{""name"": ""George Radanovich"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2125,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2125-E2126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING PATTI REILLY ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Patti Reilly upon her retirement as Mariposa County District I Supervisor. Patti Reilly has shown her dedication to the citizens of Mariposa and District I through years of active involvement and leadership. [[Page E2126]] Patti Reilly has demonstrated her community involvement through her years of service on numerous projects, boards and commissions. She was first elected to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors in 1994 and reelected for her second term in 1998, serving as Chair the same year. On the board she served as liaison member to the Fiscal and Education Services, the Health and Human Service areas, and on Yosemite Park issues. Patti Reilly has helped shape the future of Mariposa by serving on the Planning Commission and acting as Chair of both the Local Transportation Commission and the Housing Authority of the County of Mariposa. She has championed economic development, education, justice, and youth development. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Patti Reilly for her years of service to Mariposa and for her distinguished community involvement. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing Patti Reilly many more years of continued success. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2125,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING JOHN KORREY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2125,E2125,"[{""name"": ""Bob Schaffer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2125,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JOHN KORREY ______ HON. BOB SCHAFFER of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Korrey of Iliff, CO, who recently received the 2002 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer title. John is an extraordinary auctioneer, a skill that is highly admired in eastern Colorado. His talent helps ranchers earn top dollar for their stock. In fact, John has received other top accolades for his talent, including the Greater Midwest Champion Livestock Auctioneer in 2002 and International Champion Livestock Auctioneer in 1998. John is only one of four individuals globally to hold these three titles. John Korrey is a native of Iliff, CO. Raised as a family farmer and rancher, John now runs Korrey Auctions, his own business, and is partner in Premier Livestock Exchange. At home, John enjoys farming with his wife Janna and his daughters Heidi and Lacey. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate John Korrey and ask the House of Representatives to join me in wishing him success as World Champion Livestock Auctioneer. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2126-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING MS. LESLIE TOURIGNY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2126,E2126,"[{""name"": ""Danny K. Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2126,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MS. LESLIE TOURIGNY ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank Ms. Leslie Tourigny for serving the residents of the Seventh Congressional District in her capacity as an American Political Science Association Fellow. Ms. Tourigny spent the last year making significant contributions in the areas of: Postal Reform, Civil Service, and Defense issues. She also did an outstanding job of responding to constituent mail and inquiries. Ms. Tourigny came to my office with more than 29 years of experience in the Federal Government. The ideas that she brought and passion for public service enhanced my office greatly. She operated as a senior staff person, and was willing to go the extra mile. Her attention to detail and diligence were greatly appreciated. As Leslie returns to the Defense Intelligence Agency I wish her well. Again, on behalf of the residents of the Seventh Congressional District, I commend and congratulate Leslie for her outstanding work. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2126-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,PASSAGE OF H.R. 4750,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2126,E2127,"[{""name"": ""Sam Farr"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4750""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2126,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2126-E2127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PASSAGE OF H.R. 4750 ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give sincere thanks to Chairman Hansen, Ranking Member Rahall and the staff of the Resources Committee for their efforts to move H.R. 4750 through this chamber in the final hours of the 107th Congress. I am pleased to inform you Mr. Speaker, that the other body has passed this legislation as well and it is on its way to the President. This legislation designates as wilderness more than 50,000 acres of land in the Central Coast of California, adding another jewel in the crown of Big Sur. Mr. Speaker, since this legislation passed without committee action, it was not possible to get a Committee Report so I want to inform you of my intentions in regard to H.R. 4750. The Big Sur region is a rough, wild, sparsely populated area full of scenic vistas and should be managed as such. In regard to wilderness fire management, it would be beneficial to have a management plan for the Ventana and Silver Peak areas prepared, following their designation as wilderness, that would authorize the Forest Supervisor of the Los Padres National Forest to take whatever appropriate actions are necessary for fire prevention and watershed protection. This would include, but not be limited to, acceptable fire presuppression and fire suppression measures and techniques. Any special provisions contained in the management plan for the Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness areas should be incorporated in the planning for the Los Padres National Forest. This language is a slight modification of language enacted in 1977 as part of the legislation initially designating the Ventana wilderness area. The thought is that current language be as close to original language as possible. Local USFS staff have indicated that under normal agency procedures, the decision to utilize this existing authority would have to be made at the regional forester level or higher. The practical impact is that the existing authority has never been used. This language seeks to make the existing authority more useful by authorizing the decision at the forest supervisor level. Mr. Speaker, in regard to military training at Fort Hunter-Liggett, I suggest that we do nothing to preclude existing low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas. In regard to military access all non-motorized access to and use of the wilderness areas designated by this Act for military training should be permitted to continue in the same manner and degree as permitted prior to enactment, subject to reasonable regulation by the land manager. This language will apply to the proposed wilderness areas adjacent to Fort Hunter-Liggett. The non-motorized use language covers a variety of training activities that the military has undertaken in the National Forest. Currently, the two agencies have an MOU that governs such activities. I would encourage a new MOU be developed to account for the change to wilderness. Mr. Speaker, the Central Coast is a unique ecosystem in itself. For example, only in this area will you find giant redwoods growing in the same drainage as a yucca plant. Because of this great diversity our area faces constant assaults by invasive species. The spread of invasive species continues to inflict great damage to the Big Sur region's environment. Such plant species as South American pampas grass, genesta (French broom) from southern Europe, and cape ivy from South Africa have taken over large areas of the Big Sur region. In addition, a cross breed of ferral and wild pig has become very prolific in many areas of Big [[Page E2127]] Sur. These pigs plough up native plants which destroys habitat for native animals and opens the way for many non native plants to colonize the disturbed ground. On their own, each of these species has inflicted major adverse changes to the Big Sur landscape. Their combined assault has resulted in the displacement of entire native communities. Mr. Speaker, the federal government has invested millions of dollars in acquiring land for conservation in the Big Sur region. A program of this type would help prevent the ecological value of that investment from being destroyed. This region needs a program to target the eradication of invasive plant and animal species in the Monterey District of the Los Padres National Forest. In addition nearly private or other non USFS property where the property owner seeks the assistance and where the invasive species are present on that property pose a threat to national forest lands and should be included as well. Mr. Speaker, I want to see the transfer USFS land currently occupied by Pacific Valley School under special use permit to the Pacific Valley School District. The amount of land to be transferred should not exceed the school's existing footprint (approximately 5 acres). Also, the transfer should include reversionary language that would require transfer back to the Forest Service if the School District ever gave up use of the land. The Pacific Valley School serves the residents of the rural southern Big Sur Coast. It has approximately 40 students in grades K-8. The school has occupied a site on USFS property under a special use permit for approximately 35 years. The school itself consists of 6 portable buildings arranged on a series of concrete and asphalt pads. Over the years the school has had a good relationship with the Forest Service. The major problem is the inflexibility that the special use permit arrangement imposes on the school's site management. Generally, any changes the school wants to make to the site have to be cleared by the Forest Service. Even if a change, for example the addition of a student garden or replacing a set of building steps, may not need Forest Service approval, the uncertainty of whether it does have a chilling effect on any activity. This transfer is intended to resolve the potential conflict and release the USFS from acting as a school site manager. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I feel we should authorize the construction and maintenance of a new water line and corresponding spring box improvements adjacent to an existing domestic water service in the Silver Peak Wilderness Area in the Los Padres National Forest. The water system in question serves two adjacent properties located just outside the existing Silver Peak Wilderness Area boundary established in 1992. Both parcels are 10 acres and are located in the west \1/4\ of the south \1/4\ of the southwest \1/4\ of the southeast \1/4\ of section 14 in township 24 south, range 5 east, MDB&M. Both parcels have drawn water from the same spring for over 40 years. A single pipeline runs from the spring box located in the wilderness and delivers water to the two parcels in succession. The 1992 act creating the Silver Peak Wilderness Area grand-fathered this system into the wilderness. However, Monterey County ordinances now implementing state and federal law treat the system as a water distribution system which requires it to comply with the treatment and storage needs of a larger system serving multi-households. The owners of the two parcels want to lay a new separate pipeline alongside the existing line so that they become two separate individual systems and thus free of the cost of complying with the multiple hook-up requirements. Mr. Speaker, I once again want to thank all those that made passage of this legislation possible. Protection of these resources is of great benefit to all. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2126,2002-11-22,107,2,,,PAT FINUCANE REPORT IN NORTHERN IRELAND,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2126,E2126,"[{""name"": ""Frank Pallone, Jr."", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2126,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAT FINUCANE REPORT IN NORTHERN IRELAND ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call on the London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens to expeditiously complete the report on the February 1989 killing of Pat Finucane in Belfast. Sir Stevens has been investigating this case for almost 3 years. Pat Finucane was shot and killed by British-Loyalist paramilitaries while he sat eating a Sunday meal with his wife and three children. Since his murder in 1989, Amnesty International and the United Nations have called on the British Government to investigate any collusion between the RUC/British Government officials and the Loyalist paramilitaries. Unfortunately, after 3 years of investigation still no report has been made public. Prior to being murdered, Mr. Finucane was a human rights lawyer who defended several individuals that were detained by the RUC. According to the UDA, Ulster Defense Association, which claimed responsibility for his murder, Mr. Finucane was profiled as an individual who was helping support the procatholic, pro-Republican cause in Northern Ireland. Last week, Sir John Stevens announced, for a second time, that the Finucane report would be delayed as a result of a British military witness being reluctant to speak to the police. Stevens claims that the report will be released `before next spring', however, there continues to be speculation that the report may be delayed further should a public inquiry be ordered. There are few who will dispute the facts in this case. According to Brian Nelson, a former British military intelligence agent who also served as chief intelligence office of the UDA, he directly assisted in the targeting of Pat Finucane and passed a photograph of Pat Finucane to a UDA member just days before the killing. However, Mr. Nelson claims have never been examined in an open court. To date no one has been prosecuted for the murder of Pat Finucane. The facts in this case seem quite straighforward--once again a pro- Loyalist police force used its authority to further sectarian rule and continue the rash of violence against the Catholic Community. I call on Prime Minister Tony Blair and London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Stevens to finally release the current report and then immediately open a full public inquiry into this matter. My hope is that by putting an end to this long drawn-out process we can bring both justice to the individuals who undertook this gruesome act and take steps to ensure that this doesn't happen again. This whole matter once again reinforces my belief that for too long both the British government, along with their police force, and the Loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland have worked in tandem to usurp the rights of the Catholic Community. A full public inquiry into this matter will show the world that the only way peace can last in Northern Ireland is for a full fair and just reform in policing in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland must immediately implement all of the Patten Commission's recommendations on policing. Mr. Speaker, if there is to be a just and lasting peace in Northern Ireland we must learn from what happened to Pat Finucane and ensure that it never happens again. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2127-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF RABBI STUART WEINBLATT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2127,E2128,"[{""name"": ""Eliot L. Engel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2127,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2127-E2128] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF RABBI STUART WEINBLATT ______ HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of new york in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt on his 50th birthday and in recognition of the tremendous work he has done on behalf of others. Rabbi Weinblatt and his wife Symcha are the parents of four wonderful children, Ezra, Margalit, Micha, and Noam. He is the founding Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Tzedek, a Conservative synagogue in Potomac, Maryland, to which I belong, serving more than 620 families. Prior to forming Congregation B'nai Tzedek in 1988, Rabbi Weinblatt was the Rabbi of Temple Solel in Bowie, Maryland, for seven years and Temple Beth Am in Miami, Florida, from 1979-1981. Rabbi Weinblatt is active in a number of local and national organizations, including the National Rabbinic Cabinet of the UHC, Hillel at the University of Maryland, the Jewish National Fund, Israel Bonds, the Jewish Community Council, where he chaired a committee on Jewish Life and Culture, and the Federation of Greater Washington, where he chaired the Super Sunday effort several years ago. Rabbi Weinblatt has also served as President of the Washington Board of Rabbis. He has been an adjunct professor of Jewish History and Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary since 1992. His dynamic leadership, innovative approach to Judaism and reputation as an outstanding teacher and speaker has earned him many honors, including selection as a Bronfman Fellow by CLAL and as a fellow in the Shalom Hartman Institute Center for Rabbinic Enrichment program. In recognition of his outstanding leadership and community involvement, he was chosen in 2001 as the Washington area ORT ``Man of the Year.'' He is a strong and vocal supporter of the State of Israel. I met Stuart Weinblatt when I was first running for Congress, 14 years ago, when we were seated at the same table, by chance, at a dinner. I had no idea that years later I would become a member of a new synagogue that was opening with him at the helm. I have followed this man all these years, and have watched him and the synagogue grow in stature. His sermons are always remarkable and inspiring. Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Weinblatt's years of service to his community and the nation have [[Page E2128]] enriched the lives of so many others and he is a stellar example of the type of individuals we need leading our communities. I am proud to be a congregant of Rabbi Weinblatt's Synagogue. I wish Rabbi Weinblatt a very happy 50th birthday and I look forward to his continued service as a leader in our community. I am proud to call him my Rabbi, and even more proud to call him my friend. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2127,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING BENEDICT KUPCHO ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2127,E2127,"[{""name"": ""Rosa L. DeLauro"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2127,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING BENEDICT KUPCHO ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO of connecticut in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to join Coginchaug Regional High School and the community of Durham, Connecticut in paying tribute to Benedict Kupcho as he celebrates his retirement after thirty-seven years of service. An educator, colleague, and friend, Mr. Kupcho has been an invaluable resource to the students and faculty of Coginchaug Regional High School and the residents of Durham throughout his career. I have often spoke of our nation's need for talented, creative educators ready to help our students learn and grow. Mr. Kupcho is just that kind of teacher. His commitment and dedication has touched the lives of thousands of our young people. Mr. Kupcho has enriched his students lives ensured that they have a strong foundation on which to build their futures--making a real difference in all of their lives. Coginchaug Regional High School has been fortunate to have benefitted from his many years of service. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kupcho on several occasions throughout my career in the House of Representatives and I am always in awe of his seemingly unending enthusiasm and excitement. For twenty-two years, Mr. Kupcho has organized Coginchaug's annual trip to Washington, D.C.--bringing over two thousand students to our nation's capital throughout five separate administrations. Through wind, rain, sleet and snow, he has worked tirelessly to ensure that his students were given the opportunity to visit Washington and experience how our government works. I have always held a firm belief in the importance of engaging our young people in the democratic process and in assuring that they have a voice here in Washington. Mr. Kupcho's dedication is a reflection of this ideal and our community owes him a great debt of gratitude for all that he has done on behalf of our young people. As a track coach and student advisor, Mr. Kupcho has also acted as a mentor to many students--truly helping to shape their lives outside of the classroom as well. In addition to his many professional contributions at Coginchaug Regional High School, Mr. Kupcho has also been active in the Durham community. One of the most popular and longest running events in Connecticut, the Durham Fair has long been the beneficiary of Mr. Kupcho's time and energy. Attracting thousands of people from across the state, the Durham Fair is a major event for the small community of Durham. The name Benedict Kupcho is almost synonymous with the parking organization for the Fair and it has been his efforts that have enabled its many attendees to enjoy this wonderful annual event. It is with great pleasure and my very best wishes for continued health and happiness that I stand today and extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Benedict Kupcho for all of his good work throughout his thirty-seven years with Coginchaug Regional High School. Though he will certainly be missed, he has left an indelible mark on the Durham community and a legacy that will inspire others for many years to come. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2128-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN BOB BORSKI,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E2128,E2128,"[{""name"": ""John P. Murtha"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2128,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2128] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN BOB BORSKI ______ HON. JOHN P. MURTHA of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize a good friend and colleague, Bob Borski, upon the occasion of his retirement from twenty years of distinguished service in the House of Representatives. Congressman Bob Borski (D-PA) was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1982. He is currently serving his tenth term as the Representative from Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, which encompasses Northeast Philadelphia, the River Wards, Society Hill and portions of Queen Village. Of the three districts that include parts of Philadelphia, the 3rd is the only district completely within city limits. As a teenager in Northeast Philadelphia, Bob was a standout athlete for the Frankford High Pioneers, captaining the basketball and baseball teams. He is a low-profile leader in Congress, but he still gives his all for the community where he grew up, devoting most of his energies to the needs and concerns of the 3rd District. Since he was elected, Bob Borski has fought vigorously to preserve military facilities and defense jobs in his congressional district and throughout the Philadelphia region. In 1993 and 1995, he worked with the city of Philadelphia and community leaders to defeat attempts to close the Aviation Supply Office (ASO) and its tenant activities in Northeast Philadelphia. In the past couple of years, Bob has initiated an effort to reclaim and revitalize the neglected waterfront of the Delaware River. We worked together in a coordinated effort with various regional, federal, state and local stakeholders in order to develop Philadelphia's waterfront for the benefit of both the city and the people. He envisioned an exciting, prosperous, new waterfront for Philadelphia that will reconnect neighborhoods with land developed for many uses. Interconnected recreational pathways as well as plenty of open green space bordering the river are principal parts of his vision. Representative Borski retires as the third ranking Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and as the lead Democrat on the Committee's Highways and Transit Subcommittee. In addition to his leadership position on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Bob served as Regional White for Philadelphia and Ohio. As a senior member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Subcommittee Ranking Member, Bob has been a vocal advocate of an improved national transportation system and a strong federal commitment to public infrastructure and mass transit programs. In Philadelphia, his legislative efforts have resulted in millions of dollars more for SEPTA, I-95, neighborhood roads, and transportation improvements which will greatly benefit the Port of Philadelphia, and as a result, the surrounding area. In the 105th Congress, Bob worked to pass TEA-21, authorizing spending for highway, mass transit and other transportation-related projects across the nation. This bill included $221 million in projects for the City of Philadelphia and led to the expansion of Philadelphia International Airport, I-95 improvements, investment in mass transit, and the construction of the Frankford Transportation Center, a state of the art multimodal terminal complex. With TEA-21, Congressman Borski led the effort to bring construction and manufacturing jobs to the City of Philadelphia with projects that also assisted in the reduction of traffic congestion and air pollution. He has worked consistently to defend public safety, authoring legislation which bans the expanded use of triple trailer trucks as well as legislation which prohibited the dangerous practice of backhauling--transporting foods one way and toxic chemicals on the return trip. In previous years, Borski served as the top Democrat on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, a job that at times pulled him well beyond his customary focus on Philadelphia into issues such as government response to natural disasters and desalination efforts in communities short of fresh water. Bob was instrumental insuring the passage of the landmark Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Bob Borski has been a strong supporter of the environment. As the subcommittee began debate in the 105h Congress on legislation to overhaul the Superfund hazardous waste cleanup program, Borski refused to support legislation that would go easy on polluters or that failed to ensure the protection of human health and the environment. He has pushed for legislation to promote cleanup of ``brownfields''--urban industrial sites where pollution discourages redevelopment. Bob is also a member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, the Congressional Delegation to the NATO Assembly, and the ad-hoc committee on Irish Affairs. In addition to his committee assignments, he represented the concerns and needs of his large senor citizen constituency and serves on the Older Americans Caucus, the Diabetes Caucus, and the Prescription Drug Task Force. Prior to his 1982 election to the U.S. Congress Bob Borski served three terms in the Pennsylvania State House. Before that, he was a floor manager at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. He was born in Philadelphia on October 20, 1948 and is a life-long resident of the city. In 1966, he graduated from Frankford High School where he captained the basketball and baseball teams. He attended the University of Baltimore on an athletic scholarship and, after graduating with a B.A. in 171, served one year as the assistant basketball coach. Congress Borski lives in Northeast Philadelphia with is wife Karen and is the father of four girls and one boy. I am grateful for the many years I've gotten to serve with Bob in the Pennsylvania delegation. His friendship, unfailing congeniality and hard work made it a joy to work with him, contributed immeasurably to the cohesiveness of the delegation and benefited Pennsylvania greatly. He will be remembered as a gentleman and statesman who left a positive mark on this body. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2128-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CORNELIUS MYRICKS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E2128,E2129,"[{""name"": ""Danny K. Davis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2128,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2128-E2129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CORNELIUS MYRICKS ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Cornelius Myricks born April 25, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama. During his younger years, Mr. Myricks served in the United States Navy for four years. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was then he became a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church and ordained as a Deacon in 1950. He served as [[Page E2129]] the President of the Senior and Junior Usher Boards for many years and later as the Captain of the Usher Board and the Willing Workers Club Number Two. Mr. Myricks was an active member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church participating in duties as an usher. His favorite scripture was John 9:4, ``I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day, the night cometh, when no man can work.'' Mr. Myricks departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 9:32 a.m., at the VA Westside Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He is missed by his devoted wife, Thelma; one brother, Willie (Mattye) Myricks; sister- in-law, Geraleme Myricks, McGrye Wright, Lucille Payne and Pearly Payne; brother-in-law, George Payne; two play sisters, Lonzie Johnson and Ernestine Lenard; nieces; nephews. Mr. Speaker, I extend my condolences to the family. May God Bless his family. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2128,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING THE MEMORY AND COURAGE OF JOURNALISTS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2128,E2128,"[{""name"": ""Bob Schaffer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2128,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2128] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE MEMORY AND COURAGE OF JOURNALISTS ______ HON. BOB SCHAFFER of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and the courage of journalists who have given their lives in the pursuit of truth. I rise to commend organizations like the National Ukrainian Journalists Union, a group dedicated to the protection of Ukrainian journalists, the abolition of censorship and the defense of free speech. In many developing countries, harassment, in the form of threats, arrest, and even kidnapping and murder is used as a tool to silence journalists who dare to report the truth. No single attempt at censorship has sparked more protest than the disappearance and murder of Greorgiy Honhadze in Ukraine in 2000. This crime cast international attention on the systemic oppression of freedom of expression, and cast significant doubts on the level of democratic development in Ukraine. The death of Honhadze, the beating death of Ihor Aleksandrov, the director of a television station in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine in July 2001, and most recently, the death of Mykhailo Kolomiyets, the director of a news agency in Kyiv, Ukrainian News, reinforce doubt about the state of freedom in Ukraine. The lethargic pursuit of the investigations of these deaths by authorities indicates official apathy if not tacit approval. Mr. Speaker, continued government control of the media, and often violent oppression of freedom of expression denies the Ukranian people their inalienable human rights and prevents democracy from rooting and growing in Ukraine. Therefore, I call upon my Colleagues in the Congress to urge the government of Ukraine to resolve the deaths of these journalists expeditiously, to implement an agenda for the defense of free speech, and to recognize the fourth day of December as ``a day of sorrow for lost journalists.'' ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2129-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN TRIBUTE OF STAFF SGT. RYAN FORAKER,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2129,E2129,"[{""name"": ""Bob Schaffer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN TRIBUTE OF STAFF SGT. RYAN FORAKER ______ HON. BOB SCHAFFER of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Ryan Dane Foraker. Staff Sgt. Foraker, a U.S. Army reservist with the 342nd military police Company based in Columbus, Ohio, has been reported missing at the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba since Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Sgt. Foraker's wallet, military ID and civilian shorts and T-shirt were found folded and stuck in a rock crevasse outside Camp America barracks. An extensive search and rescue effort including watercraft and search and rescue helicopters for the missing soldier was called off as of 2 p.m. (EST) October 4, 2002. Staff Sgt. Foraker's official duty status is, ``whereabouts unknown.'' Described as a ``model soldier,'' Foraker was in his seventh month of reserve duty as a supervisor of MP's guarding al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners, first at Camp X-Ray and later at compound Delta as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Detainee involvement was not suspected in his disappearance. Staff Sgt. Foraker leaves behind a wife and two daughters, ages 3 years and 14 months. Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to join me in expressing sincere sorrow, sympathy, and gratitude for Staff Sgt. Foraker and his family. Staff Sgt. Foraker's disappearance while defending America is a somber reminder of the dangers facing those safeguarding our Nation's freedoms. May God rest his soul. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2129-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF JOSEPH BERMUDEZ,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2129,E2129,"[{""name"": ""Eliot L. Engel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF JOSEPH BERMUDEZ ______ HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of new york in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Joseph Bermudez who has dedicated his life to his adopted country. Joseph came to the United States as a boy of just 6 years of age. Throughout his life he has given so much to his country, his community, and his family. Joseph joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam era;. He remained in the Naval Air Reserve for 23 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Shortly after his discharge from the Navy, Joseph joined the Bronx Bureau of Child Welfare serving as a caseworker, child protective investigator and training specialist for the Manhattan office. Joseph's professional career in the New York City Schools began as a bilingual social worker and social work coordinator for Community School District 1 and District 4 in Manhattan. Later he worked for School District 11 in the Bronx, as a bilingual social worker at Junior High School 112 and at Truman High School as a counselor. He also worked as an in-house social worker for the Committee on Special Education. The past 12 years he has served as an Education Administrator for The Committee on Pre-School Special Education. Finally, he has also served on the District Universal Advisory Board. During this distinguished tenure, Joseph took time away from the New York Schools to serve a 3-year assignment with the U.S. Public Health Service as a Health Service Officer. During his tour of duty, the United States faced two major public health crises, the Cuban Boat Crisis and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. Joseph is a graduate of Long Island University and Fordham University, where he received a Master's degree in Social Work. He still lives in New York with his wife of 34 years and is the proud father of two daughters, Christina and Yvonne. Mr. Speaker, New York and the United States have been blessed by the efforts of Joseph Bermudez. He is a shining example for all of us to look to. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2129-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,TRIBUTE TO TOM LEVY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2129,E2129,"[{""name"": ""Mary Bono Mack"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO TOM LEVY ______ HON. MARY BONO of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding achievements of Tom Levy, who is retiring as the General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). Mr. Levy has served the public for thirty years at CVWD, and has served as General Manager for sixteen years. Under his tenure as General Manager, the District's domestic water service more than doubled, from less than 42,000 meters in 1986 to more than 86,000 today. He was instrumental in numerous water conservation projects, including the Whitewater River Spreading Area facilities and the development of an Urban Water Management Plan. He also worked feverishly for the last six years to bring about an agreement on the apportionment of Colorado River water for Southern California that would be satisfactory to CVWD, Imperial Irrigation District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the State Department of Water Resources and the Department of the Interior. He was appointed to California's Advisory Drought Planning Panel by Governor Gray Davis, and has also served two terms as Chairman of the State Water Contractors, which oversees the State Water Project. For his leadership in California water issues, he was honored as a recipient of an Excellence in Water Leadership Award in 2000. Even in retirement, Mr. Levy hopes to stay active in the water field, and will continue to provide whatever support the Coachella Valley Water District may need. It is my honor to acknowledge a man who deserves the recognition of our Nation and this Congress. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2129,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"HONORING THE 3RD U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT, ``THE OLD GUARD''",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2129,E2129,"[{""name"": ""Jim Nussle"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2129,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 3RD U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT, ``THE OLD GUARD'' ______ HON. JIM NUSSLE of iowa in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the perseverance, dedication, and hard work of the members of America's oldest and one of the most prestigious units of our Armed Services, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, ``The Old Guard.'' As a nation, we have held many ceremonies honoring those individuals and groups who responded to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and, without regard for their personal safety or emotional well-being, went about the sometimes gruesome task of looking for survivors in an area so devastated, few of us can even imagine the horror faced on that day. Men and women who eventually were searching for something, anything, that could help identify a victim and bring some measure of peace to anxious family members and friends. Unfortunately, as with any disaster of this magnitude, some people who assisted in the search for survivors and helped in the recovery efforts have not been identified and therefore have not been recognized for their invaluable service during the days, weeks, and months following the attacks. Traditionally, The Old Guard has served to conduct ceremonies, memorial affairs, and special events to demonstrate the excellence of the United States Army to the world. Their missions normally include conducting military ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon, and other national memorials as well as to provide funeral escorts at Arlington National Cemetery and maintain the 24-hour vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. However, their normal mission changed on September 11, 2001. The Old Guard was immediately pressed into service for rescue and recovery for the disaster site at the Pentagon. Like all branches and units of our armed services, The Old Guard met the challenge in response to the terrorist attack. And like our nation, the resolve of The Old Guard was not shaken, no matter the mission. I rise today to honor the sacrifices of all our men and women in uniform involved in the war on terrorism, in particular the unique services provided by members of The U.S. Infantry's Old Guard at the Pentagon. Let us never forget the service that our military has provided over the past 225 years and the sacrifices they made to protect and preserve our freedom. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2130-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,TRIBUTE TO JACK STEWART,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2130,E2130,"[{""name"": ""Sam Farr"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO JACK STEWART ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of a true public servant, a man who has touched literally thousands of lives. Jack Stewart, who is currently the Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Officer and a long-time constituent of mine, will be retiring from the post he created in 1983 after a career that has been marked by excellence and dedication. Jack first served in the U.S. Army in 1954, eventually serving 20 years and receiving several decorations and awards including he Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Speaker, these commendations obviously show the level of commitment he had to defending and protecting the democratic ideals our country cherishes, but it is only the beginning of what would become a career dedicated to those who, like himself, served their country with honor. As a county supervisor, I got to know Jack and understand the workings of his office, which helped us both when I became a California State Assemblyman. When the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (which Jack served three terms as president) came to Sacramento I was always there for Jack, as he was for me. Jack was always a welcome sight in my office, and I know other counties were envious of the relationship and understanding that we had. One of the highlights of my work with Jack during those years was helping him bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall to Monterey County, a deeply moving experience. This project was one of the best instances of veterans coming together with the community, including anti-war leaders, in an outpouring of love and respect for those who didn't come home. This was the first listing of all Monterey County MIA's and those killed in action, which led to the creation of a separate Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas. It also provided for listing those names on the state memorial in Capitol Park in Sacramento, including my cousin John Geisen and Carmel High School classmate Andrew Elliot, who is MIA. For Jack's work on these projects, I am personally grateful. Mr. Speaker, many people will undoubtedly sing Jack Stewart's many praises as his retirement nears, but I must mention a few things that he has done while I have been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Perhaps the single most influential role he had was during the closure of Fort Ord in Monterey County, the largest base closure in US history. The economic and social implications on the local communities were astounding, but Jack made sure that the interests of the veterans in the area were attended to. He had the world pulled out from him, as we lost a four hundred-bed hospital that served both active duty members and retirees; the CHAMPUS provider was to be switched so no one knew who to go to for health care; disabled vets wee stranded without transportation; and all military personnel who could help handle such a crisis were gone. The only person left was Jack, who, with his staff had to do the work of an entire division. Out of this chaos, he will be leaving behind a new clinic run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, serving a broader community than ever; a new Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Program; a Veterans Transition Center for homeless veterans and a transportation network that provides van rides to disabled veterans. Jack was also able to get the federal government to put up land and money to open a state-run veterans' cemetery at Fort Ord, and has been instrumental in starting and running the local process for making this a reality. Of course, this is a project that will continue without Jack, but he should be honored for his role in moving this from an idea to where it is today. Mr. Speaker, I would like to close today by saying that Jack Stewart has handled more challenges than any county veterans officer I know of, and produced a more lasting legacy of services than anyone. This alone speaks volumes, but I hope I have been able to show how much he will be missed, not only by me, but also by the community at large. I wish Jack and his family all of the best in retirement, even though I know that he will remain an active part of the veteran's community. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2130-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,THANKING MY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2130,E2130,"[{""name"": ""George W. Gekas"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANKING MY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF ______ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, on November 19, 2002, I submitted remarks thanking my congressional staff. Inadvertently, several lines from those remarks were not included in that Congressional Record. I here resubmit those missing lines which thanked Phil Jodz and Mike Rule on my staff for their contributions to my incumbency. The end of a congressional career brings about many emotions. Over the last 20 years I have happily spent representing the fine people of the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania I have had the pleasure of working with thousands of constituents, local, state and federal officials, and many former and current distinguished members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. To all of them I say, thanks for working with me towards a better America. And, of course, every Member of Congress works with many, many competent staff, from the staff in their own personal offices to the committee and subcommittee staff and the leadership and floor staff. It has often been said that without staff where would this institution be? And I concur with that statement, for without the many fine staff with whom I have had the good fortune to work, I and other Members of Congress of the United States would be far worse off. Phil Jodz, is the many talented staff assistant who handled constituent tours and interns, and also ably handled press, legislative research, the office website, and all manner of writing in my office. Mike Rule, our newest staff assistant, showed a willingness, and more importantly a capability, to do whatever was needed to assist the office. To both I say please accept my sincere thanks for making my tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives a productive and pleasant one. Any current Member of Congress or committee would be well served by the high-quality staff with whom it has been my pleasure to work over these many years. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2130-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,CONCERNS WITH THE PAKISTANI PARLIAMENT'S RELIGIOUS BLOC,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2130,E2131,"[{""name"": ""Frank Pallone, Jr."", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2130-E2131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONCERNS WITH THE PAKISTANI PARLIAMENT'S RELIGIOUS BLOC ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to express my concerns regarding the Pakistani Parliament and in particular, the efforts of the Islamic alliance to form a governing coalition in Parliament with either the King's Party, led by President [[Page E2131]] Musharraf, or the People's Party, led by Benazir Bhutto. Mr. Speaker, during Parliamentary elections held in Pakistan last month, members of the Pakistani religious bloc known as the Islamic allies unexpectedly won 60 out of 342 seats. Not only was this surprising, but furthermore, the outcome of the elections was divided in such a way that no party won the number of seats necessary to form a government. As a result, the Islamic allies have been negotiating separately with the pro-Musharraf party and the Bhutto party in an effort to form a coalition and thereby create a majority. Their intent is to demand a reversal of constitutional amendments introduced by Musharraf earlier this year, and most importantly, to overturn the amendment that allows Musharraf to dismiss Parliament. However, what concerns me greatly is that the members of this Islamic alliance, or this Pakistani religious bloc, won their seats based almost exclusively on an anti-American platform. In fact, this party's primary campaign message criticized Musharraf's support for the war on terror and denounced Musharraf's cooperation with the United States. In addition, a component of this party's message demanded that the U.S. military leave Pakistan and Afghanistan immediately. Lastly, the Islamic allies have encouraged Pakistanis to offer sanctuary to both the Taliban and Al-Qaeda and to embrace the work of Osama bin Laden. Mr. Speaker, I believe that for these reasons, it is imperative that Pakistan's religious bloc remain unsuccessful in forming a coalition with Musharraf's party or Bhutto's party. If in fact this party gained a majority and was able to implement its anti-US policies, the consequences would be devastating. At this stage, it does not seem as if the religious bloc will be able to achieve forming a government. However, Mr. Speaker, it is in the best interest of the U.S. to monitor this situation closely. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2130,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING MR. ROBERT WAGNER,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2130,E2130,"[{""name"": ""Adam B. Schiff"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2130,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2130]] HONORING MR. ROBERT WAGNER ______ HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Robert Wagner, a resident of California's 27th Congressional District. Mr. Wagner has recently been honored by his alma mater, Georgetown University, with the renaming of the University's Alumni House, the Robert M. Wagner Alumni House. Robert Wagner was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. but raised in both Iowa and California during the Great Depression. In 1940, at age 16, Mr. Wagner was called to serve in World War II and during boot camp found enough time to earn his GED. Upon completion of his service, he was accepted as a student at Georgetown University on the GI Bill. It was at Georgetown, Mr. Wagner says, that he learned the skills that have made him a success. His professors, course work and classmates, all played a role in both his professional success in the years after his graduation, and his dedication to the school which helped him to achieve some of his life's greatest successes. His dedication to Georgetown is legendary. Over the past 33 years, he was volunteered to interview Georgetown applicants, founded the Georgetown University Alumni Association of Southern California, and has endowed five scholarships to benefit financially needy students. In addition to scholarships, Mr. Wagner has made unrestricted gifts to the Georgetown Annual Fund and endowed the Carroll Quigley Lecture Series, which brings experts in international affairs to the University. Most recently, Mr. Wagner endowed both a charitable remainder unitrust and a charitable lead trust. Both trusts will support the reconstruction, renovation and maintenance of the newly designated Robert M. Wagner Alumni House. Such dedication to the educational institution which served him so well is admirable and it is with great pleasure that I ask all Members to join me in congratulating Mr. Robert Wagner upon his being bestowed this great honor by Georgetown University. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2131-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2131,E2132,"[{""name"": ""Max Sandlin"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""664""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""848""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2638""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4070""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2131,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2131-E2132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION ______ HON. MAX SANDLIN of texas in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, in the waning moments of this Congress, the House of Representatives almost adopted a bill that would have devastating consequences to teachers and public employees across the State of Texas and the country. Instead of helping teachers and government employees secure a better retirement, H.R. 4070, Social Security Program Protection Act of 2002, as amended, would have left hard working teachers worse off rather than better off. In these uncertain economic times, this Congress should be adopting legislation to make sure everyone has access to the retirement benefits they have earned over a lifetime of work and service. Two little known amendments to the Social Security Act are dramatically and unfairly slashing the retirement benefits of hundreds of thousands of Americans--teachers and other public school employees, firefighters, police, social workers, and other civil servants--who are being penalized for their public service. These provisions are just plain unfair, and I am committed to working to end the injustices of these two provisions. The Government Pension Offset, GPO, requires that an individual who receives a pension from work that was not covered by Social Security has his or her Social Security spousal benefit substantially reduced. The law allowed an exemption from the GPO if he or she worked in a job that was covered by Social Security on his or her last day of employment. Under the Senate-passed version of H.R. 4070, an individual would be required to work in a Social Security-covered job for the last 5 years of employment to be exempt from the GPO. The amendment is being characterized as closing a loophole. This is not a loophole but rather a mechanism for individuals to obtain the benefits for which they have paid. It is an unnecessary and unjust hurdle. Instead of raising the bar to achieve these earned benefits, Congress should be eliminating the barriers completely. In addition to the GPO, teachers and certain other workers are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This provision unfairly harms public servants by reducing--sometimes by as much as 55.6 percent--the Social Security benefits of federal, state, and local employees who retire from government jobs that are not covered by Social Security. [[Page E2132]] For teachers, the cost is significant. The Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision affect at least one-third of America's education workforce, concentrated in 15 states, including my home state of Texas. But, because people move from state to state, there are affected individuals everywhere. I know from personal experience the penalty hard working teachers pay. My own mother, who spent nearly 30 years serving as a teacher in the public schools, has been adversely affected. We need to attract more people to teaching and public service. Adding onerous and additional unfair requirements to obtaining their retirement benefits will not solve the crisis we are having in attracting and retaining teacher professionals. Since my election to Congress, I have worked to eliminate these two provisions. On March 1, 2001, I introduced H.R. 848, the Social Security Benefit Restoration Act. This bill will bring equity to retirement benefits. It will eliminate the public sector penalty and will allow civil servants to draw full Social Security benefits. I am also a cosponsor of H.R. 2638, the Social Security Fairness Act. This bill eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision as well as the Government Pension Offset. Finally, I, along with an overwhelming majority of Members, have cosponsored H.R. 664, which also eliminates the Government Pension Offset. My bill and the other legislation to eliminate these unjust provisions have been languishing in the House Ways and Means Committee. These bills are but another example of the long list of things the Republican leadership of the Congress has failed to address. To pass a bill that would make retirement less accessible for those who teach our children is unconscionable. We need to be doing more to strengthen the teaching profession and not adopt laws that make teaching less attractive to current and prospective teachers. When the 108th Congress convenes next year, I will reintroduce my bill and work with my colleagues to eliminate these unfair provisions. Thousands of Texans who have devoted their lives to teaching and public service are entitled to the benefits they have spent a career earning. Basic fairness demands that Congress repeal these provisions and allow teachers and other public servants to collect all of their retirement benefits.s ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2131,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"CONFERENCE REPORT FOR H.R. 4546, THE BOB STUMP NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2131,E2131,"[{""name"": ""Walter B. Jones Jr."", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""303""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}, {""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4546""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2131,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT FOR H.R. 4546, THE BOB STUMP NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 ______ HON. WALTER B. JONES of north carolina in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last week, the House of Representatives took up and passed the conference report to H.R. 4546, the Fiscal Year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. As one of the conferees to that measure, I was proud to support the overall bill and was pleased to see its passage. The Bob Stump National Defense Act was a fitting tribute to a man whose congressional career was spent working for our Nation's men and women in uniform. This year's Defense Authorization Act has three main principles: protecting and defending America's homeland, supporting U.S. service members and their families, and better equipping troops with training, equipment and weapons to fight and win the war against terrorism. It marks the largest increase in defense spending in over 20 years, providing billions of additional dollars for procurement, research, and development for the next generation of weapons. The measure continues our commitment to improving the pay of military personnel by providing a 4.1 percent pay increase and continued the administration's plans to eliminate out-of-pocket housing costs for military families. H.R. 4546 devotes considerable resources toward protecting our homeland from the threat of terrorist attacks and from the growing proliferation of ballistic missiles. I stand behind this bill because I believe it provides our military with the foundation it needs and deserves. We are living in a time of war and must act accordingly. Despite the important advances this bill makes for our national defense, I retain two reservations about the final product. One significant issue which has not been addressed is legislation I sponsored to redesignate the position of the Secretary of the Navy as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps. For over 200 years the Navy and Marine Corps have shared a secretary in being, but not in name. Notwithstanding their jointness, the Navy and Marine Corps are distinct with their own history, honors, and tradition. Rather than detracting from those traditions, this legislation seeks to recognize the separate, but equal traditions that the Navy and the Marine Corps team share. It acknowledges that there are two members of the same team and seeks to reinforce to the American people that the Secretary is a proud supporter of both. The legislation was adopted unanimously in the House Armed Services Committee, over half of whose membership had cosponsored the legislation. It was supported by three former Secretaries of the Navy, the current and two former Commandants of the Marine Corps, a former Secretary of the Veterans Administration, and many other former senior leaders of the Navy and Marine Corps. The Fleet Reserve Association and the Marine Corps League, each boasting thousands of members, also strongly urged passage of the legislation. Yet because of the concerns of a few, it was not included in the final conference report. However I do not view this as a setback, but instead an opportunity. I remain committed to introducing the measure again early in the 108th Congress. As Commandant Jim Jones stated, this is an idea whose time has come. I will be working diligently with my Navy and Marine Corps friends to broaden the support and communicate the importance of this measure. By passing this legislation, the teamwork that has been present for over 200 years will finally be recognized in the title of the person who coaches the team. A second shortcoming of the otherwise outstanding measure is the compromise on concurrent receipt. Although the language in the conference report regarding concurrent receipt is a very important step forward, I strongly believe that more should be done. As I stated in a letter to President Bush, if a man or woman served in uniform and retired honorably, they deserve to receive the retirement pay they were promised. If in the course of that service, that military member was injured and sustained a lasting disability, they should be compensated for that as well. One was earned for service and one was earned for sacrifice. It is for that reason that I have been a strong supporter of legislation to eliminate this offset since coming to Congress. It is true that correcting this unfair penalty is expensive, however I also believe that our military retirees are priorities for which we must be willing to support. Congressman Bilirakis, numerous military and veteran organizations such as the Fleet Reserve Association, and countless veterans have waged a tireless effort to see legislation ending the prohibition against concurrent receipt enacted. They should be commended for the great work that has been accomplished to date and encouraged to continue this fight in the future. I look forward to working with them on future efforts to meet the principles behind H.R. 303. Our military retirees did not fail us when they were called. We should not fail them. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2132-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,H. RES. 598,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2132,E2132,"[{""name"": ""Hilda L. Solis"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""107"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""598""}]",148 Cong. Rec. E2132,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H. RES. 598 ______ HON. HILDA L. SOLIS of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I rise to honor my friend Senator Paul Wellstone, who died October 25 in a plane crash in Minnesota along with his wife and daughter, three of his staff members and two pilots. The mark that Paul Wellstone left on the world was far, far greater than his small stature and down- to-earth nature would suggest. And so, the emptiness we feel at his passing is vast and deep. It stretches far beyond the personal pain of losing a friend, or the tragedy of his shattered family. Senator Wellstone was a public servant in the most ideal sense of the term. Politics never became more important to him than the people he represented and the people he loved. Victory never became more important to him than voicing his true convictions. Power never became more important to him than his desire to serve the powerless. On the campaign trail, Paul Wellstone drove an old green school bus across the state of Minnesota. From that bus Senator Wellstone tirelessly assured people that he would struggle for peace and fight for veterans, that he would work to stop the tide of domestic violence and mental illness, and that he would defend our fragile environment. Most of all, that old bus brought hope and excitement to people whom for too long, and for too many reasons, felt that their government had forgotten about them. Now that he is gone, that bus must not sit and rust away. We must have the courage, the commitment, and the strength to keep that bus rolling. I will miss Paul Wellstone greatly. I know that we all will. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2132-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"HONORING TERRY FARMER HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2132,E2133,"[{""name"": ""Mike Thompson"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2132,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2132-E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING TERRY FARMER HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Terry Farmer of Eureka, who is being honored for his twenty years of public service as the District Attorney of Humboldt County, California. Mr. Farmer has had a long and distinguished career as a public servant in our community. He has served on numerous community boards and organizations to help make the community a better place in which to live. Prior to being appointed a deputy district attorney, he was elected to the Trinidad City Council and as a member of his local school board. He was elected District Attorney of Humboldt County in 1982. As district attorney, Mr. Farmer strived to achieve an outstanding system of justice, defined by professionalism and integrity. He developed a culture of excellence that reinforced competence and ethical values within the office. During his tenure, the district attorney's office assumed a leadership role in the Child Abuse Services Team, a consortium of law enforcement, child protective workers, mental health professionals and victims working to improve investigations, convict molesters, and protect children. The program remains a model throughout the state of California. Mr. Farmer worked collaboratively to develop a program to crack down on the use of methamphetamine in our community, while working to increase public awareness and improve treatment services to deter people using the drug. [[Page E2133]] Mr. Farmer graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1972. He concluded 6 years of service as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard. He has ably served our nation, our state and our community. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Terry Farmer for his vision, leadership and commitment and for his extraordinary record of public service to the people of the North Coast of California. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2132,2002-11-22,107,2,,,ON THE HISTORIC OCCASION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS JOINT MEETING IN NEW YORK TO COMMEMORATE THE TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2132,E2132,"[{""name"": ""Juanita Millender-McDonald"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2132,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ON THE HISTORIC OCCASION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS JOINT MEETING IN NEW YORK TO COMMEMORATE THE TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH ______ HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD of california in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me as the Member of the United States Congress to convene here in New York today, September 9, 2002, on this historic occasion. It has been one year since the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11. It has been over two hundred years since Congress convened here in New York at Federal Hall to elect the first President of the United States and to ratify the Bill of Rights. We applaud the people of this great city and state for their resolve in light of the devastation thrust upon them. It is a credit to their perseverance and their total commitment to freedom that the 107th Congress stands proud today. We reflect with remorse on the past year, but also look forward with hope and optimism as we proceed in the healing of our Nation. On this historic day, the congress has convened to mourn the loss of families and friends during the September 11 attacks, and to salute the heroism of our police officers, fire fighters, and emergency responders who performed with unbridled bravery and gave so selflessly on that tragic day. As I reflect on the tragic events of a year ago, I am reminded of the heavy hearts of so many great Americans who have grappled with this cowardly act and for those who had loved ones who perished in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. For those who lost friends and coworkers and who must now try to go on with their lives, our prayers are offered to these families and their friends and to all America and other Countries who lost loved ones. Today, we are expressing our gratitude to the fire fighters, police officers, healthcare workers and those individuals who, on that fateful day, performed heroic deeds and helped their fellow citizens and neighbors without regard for their own welfare. During the recent year, my colleagues and I in Congress have actively engaged in debate about how to develop an agenda that addresses the new world in which we now live. Though our country and the world have been shaken, we continue to build bridges toward progress and strengthen the bond of patriotism and the spirit of hope. I cannot express how important it is to map out a course for our future that will sustain, inspire and protect our children. We must provide our children with a sense of optimism and hope. Our domestic efforts and grief over the tragic events of September 11 have heightened our appreciation for the pain of others around the world who have been subjected to the brutality and inhumanness of terrorism. That is why we have supported liberation and democratization efforts in Afghanistan and seek to assist in the rehabilitation of those persecuted and who are attempting to rebuild their lives and their country. We must complete our mission there. As we return to Washington, our nation and its Congress will never forget the victims of September 11. On this occasion of reflection, recommitment and rededication to freedom and democracy, we are affirming our commitment to remember and honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price--their lives. They will always be a part of our history and our hearts. Our nation shall continue to rise to meet the challenge of terrorism and the threats posed by terrorists who seek to derail freedom and a Nation of peace. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2133-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,THE UKRAINIAN FAMINE AND HUNGER IN AFRICA,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2133,E2134,"[{""name"": ""Bob Schaffer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2133,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2133-E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE UKRAINIAN FAMINE AND HUNGER IN AFRICA ______ HON. BOB SCHAFFER of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, I rise today to commemorate those innocent victims murdered by the Soviet regime during the Ukrainian Famine. Mr. Speaker, I also call the attention of the House to the famine presently being waged against the people of Zambia, Zimbabwe and South-central Africa. This year, on November 23, the world observes the 69th anniversary of Ukraine's Great Famine--an unspeakable event. By presidential decree, every fourth Saturday in November is a national day of remembrance for famine and genocide victims throughout Ukraine. History has not witnessed a greater moral injustice. This was genocide unlike any other example in the history of human civilization. At the time of the Great Ukrainian Famine, playwright George Bernard Shaw and his friend, Lady Astor, had a rare visit with Josef Stalin. ``When are you going to stop killing people?'' Lady Astor brazenly asked of Comrade Stalin. His terse reply: ``When it is no longer necessary.'' Stalin's favorite killing tool was mass starvation, a tactic he used ruthlessly against his own people. ``The collectivization program in Ukraine resulted in a famine which cost not less than 3,000,000 lives in 1932. It was a Stalin-made famine,'' reported Time Magazine in its January 1, 1940, issue. We know now, the more realistic estimate is more than twice that originally reported by Time. The Ukrainian Famine of 1921-1923 was a human tragedy perpetrated by the Soviet regime in an attempt to destroy Ukraine and its culture and leave behind an amorphous mass of people that could be restructured and redefined to serve the Soviet Union. It began as a process of assimilation, but soon turned to the collectivization and then subjugation of Ukrainian peasants, their lands, and their livelihoods. Most paid the ultimate price for their heritage, culture and orientation toward independence. Bolshevik partisans confiscated grain from Ukrainian peasants and subsequently exported the stolen food to foreign nations and other regions of the Soviet empire. Those who protested were imprisoned, deported, or often killed on the spot. This grain, belonging to Ukraine, would have saved thousands of Ukrainian lives. Instead, it was callously shipped off for purposes of generating state profit, sometimes left to rot on the docks, or shipped to meet the needs of Russia's population. Once the famine ended, Ukraine's population was further decimated by a series of epidemics. The Commission on the Ukraine Famine, appointed by Congress in 1986, researched and documented this terrible event. The commission confirmed these horrible events and verified the cruelty with which the atrocity was executed. The deliberate mass starvation did indeed constitute an act of genocide against Ukrainians. The commission's findings are recorded in the Congressional Record for posterity, as is the graphic and sobering testimony of genocide survivors. Mr. Speaker, Members of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus have, in prior years, risen here on the House floor in observance of the Ukrainian Famine and in solidarity with the survivors of this terrible tragedy. We have taken great efforts to ensure this House never forgets. In fact, we honor the lives of the victims by rededicating ourselves to summoning the strength and courage of our own nation and the conscientious voices of its leaders in the Congress to stand in firm contradiction to any new tyrant who would contemplate such devastation through intentional famine. Today's observance compels me to also speak out against one such example of starvation currently taking place in south-central Africa. Mr. Speaker, America must be unambiguous in its opposition to the deliberate famine presently being orchestrated there by an alliance of clearly defined conspirators. As in Ukraine seventy 70 years ago. Southern Africa's famine has less to do with drought and everything to do with pure politics. Today, nearly 13 million people in Southern Africa face a similar starvation. ``We're staring catastrophe in the face--unless we get food aid fast to millions of people whose lives are in the balance because they are starving,'' said James Morris, the UN's special envoy to the region. Officials blame environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace that have pressured African countries like Zambia to halt shipments of food aid from the United States and other nations willing and able to relieve the famine and save precious lives. The groups oppose so-called genetically modified (GM) foods. Extremist groups have put their ideology--opposing the importation of all such hybrid agricultural products--ahead of the lives of starving people. ``It's very disturbing to me that some groups have chosen a famine to make a political point,'' says Andrew Natsios, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). ``The lives of 13 million people are at risk.'' Natsios said the U.S. is ready to supply more than 75 percent of all the food coming into starving Southern Africa. ``If they don't get food from us they're not going to get it,'' he said. This year, for example, Zimbabwe has refused to accept U.S. corn, convinced by radical groups that GM gain might somehow ``contaminate'' native crops. Some of this life-saving corn was grown in my own state of Colorado. Adding more disinformation, Friends of the Earth claims ``the U.S. is disposing of its rejected food on Africa,'' in a news release last month. Just as in Stalin's days, truth has seldom been an ally of the Left. Natsios, who says the U.S. has been supplying GM foods to the region for the past seven years, also says it is the same food sold and consumed in the United States. ``I've never seen, in my 30 years of public service, such disinformation and intellectual dishonesty,'' he said. As for problems with modified crops--there are none. Concerned about the lives of millions of people desperately in need, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report at the end of the summer assuring GM foods are perfectly safe. ``Southern African countries should consider accepting GM food aid in the face of the humanitarian crisis facing the region,'' urged WHO Director General Gro Harlem Brundtland. [[Page E2134]] Like the notorious 1932-1933 mass starvation in Ukraine, famine is not always borne of a natural disaster. However, famine can become an effective ideological weapon. Stalin himself would have been proud of the sordid partnership forged by radical environmentalists and African tyrants. What are a few million lives worth to this axis of hunger when there are political statements to be made? Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to speak in strenuous objection to this African tragedy unfolding before our very eyes. The extreme human price paid for the lessons of the Great Ukrainian Famine should not be dismissed now to the complacency of an overwhelmed world. To permit this new festering scourge is to insult the memory of those poor Ukrainians who have perished while trivializing the dignity of their survivors whose lives command us to respond with immediate courage. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2133,2002-11-22,107,2,,,ON THE RETIREMENT OF DR. ARTHUR H. WU AFTER 28 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED FEDERAL SERVICE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RETIREMENT,E2133,E2133,"[{""name"": ""Constance A. Morella"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2133,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ON THE RETIREMENT OF DR. ARTHUR H. WU AFTER 28 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED FEDERAL SERVICE ______ HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA of maryland in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate my constituent, Dr. Arthur H. Wu, for 28 years of meritorious federal service. In my Congressional tenure, I have been very proud to represent and serve the interests of our nation's most distinguished federal employees. These civil servants help to make our country safe, functional, and effective. We value their service and, today, I would like to specifically recognize Dr. Wu for his contributions to our nation upon his retirement from the Navy on December 20, 2002. In his years of federal service Dr. Wu has made several notable contributions and attained a number of exceptional achievements. He was a top-ten finalist for the U.S. National Federal Engineer of the Year Award in 1997, as well as a two-time winner of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Engineer of the Year Award in 1985 and 1996. For these honors, he was recognized for: his significant contributions to the application of numerical modeling and computational analysis of foundations and dry-dock safety that resulted in millions of cost savings to the Navy; his exemplary leadership in directing and preparing engineering standards, criteria, and computer software used by practicing engineers in site selection and design in areas of high security; and for over conserving an estimated $20 million of Navy resources and providing for enhanced military readiness. In addition to the above three major awards, Dr. Wu has also received over 20 special awards for his engineering design achievements and innovative technical developments. Dr. Wu has ably served our nation well in a number of capacities including Senior Geotechnical Consultant, Acting Chief Engineer, Director of the Applied Engineering Division, and Technical Discipline Leader for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center. Dr. Wu is recognized worldwide as one of the premier problem solving engineers in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. His reputation for expert and thorough engineering analyses and support for ongoing design and construction projects are well known within the Department of Defense and private industry. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Dr. Wu for his years of service too our federal government. I offer him my warmest congratulations on his retirement and best wishes in his future endeavors. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2134-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO RICHARD H. FINAN FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO THE STATE OF OHIO,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2134,E2134,"[{""name"": ""Paul E. Gillmor"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2134,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO RICHARD H. FINAN FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO THE STATE OF OHIO ______ HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR of ohio in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to an outstanding gentleman, and good friend, from Ohio. Dick Finan, from the Village of Evandale, is the outgoing President of the Ohio Senate. He is being honored for his dedicated service and loyalty to the Ohio General Assembly and to the citizens of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, President Richard H. Finan began his career in public service in 1963. He served as a Councilman in the Village of Evandale until 1969, when he was then elected to serve as Mayor. After serving the citizens of Evandale for ten years, he ran for and was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. There he served with distinction until 1978. He was elected to the Ohio Senate upon leaving the House of Representatives and in 1997, was elected by his colleagues to serve as Senate President. President Finan has had a significant impact on public policy in Ohio. He has also reached out nationally in an attempt to improve the lives of all citizens living in this great land. He currently serves as Chairman of the University of Dayton Board of Trustees and is a Past President of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Serving his community and the State of Ohio was not only Dick's duty, but also his honor. These chances to give back to the public have brought him a lifetime of both personal and professional achievement. President Finan truly is a valued asset to the Village of Evandale and to the state of Ohio. President Finan has been a great resource and a true friend to everyone around him. Respected by his colleagues in the legislature and in the private sector, Dick has shown the ability to improve the environment around him. He has been the recipient of many awards that reflect his service, including the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund, the President's Medal from Miami University, the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Medical College of Ohio, and the William Howard Taft Americanism Award from the Anti-Defamation League. He is an Honorary Alumni Member--Omicron Delta Kappa--at the University of Dayton and holds an honorary degree from Xavier University. President Finan will be missed in the public arena. His wisdom, honesty and forthrightness are attributes to which all public servants should aspire. He has set an example for everyone on how to live a life of service, putting the greater interests of the community before one's own. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to President Richard H. Finan. Our communities are served well by having such honorable and giving citizens, like Dick, who care about their well being and stability. We wish Dick, his wife Joan and their four children all the best as we pay tribute to one of our nation's finest citizens. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2134-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,TRIBUTE TO REVEREND LAVAUGHN VENCHAEL BOOTH,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E2134,E2135,"[{""name"": ""Rob Portman"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2134,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2134-E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO REVEREND LAVAUGHN VENCHAEL BOOTH ______ HON. ROB PORTMAN of ohio in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and accomplishments of Reverend Lavaughn Venchael Booth, a distinguished friend and champion of faith and justice from Cincinnati, who passed away on November 17. Born on January 7, 1919 in Covington County, Mississippi, Reverend Booth received a bachelor's degree in American history from Alcorn A&M College; a bachelor's degree in divinity from Howard University; and a master's degree in church history from the University of Chicago Divinity School. He began his ministry with First Baptist Church of Warrenton, Virginia and continued his ministry with First Baptist Church of Gary, Indiana. He pastored Zion Baptist Church in the Avondale area of Cincinnati for 32 years before founding the Olivet Baptist Church in Silverton. Last year, he came out of retirement to pastor the Church upon the Rock in Anderson, Indiana. In 1961, Reverend Booth founded the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC). The PNBC became the household of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement among African-American Baptists. As Dr. Lewis V. Baldwin noted, ``King, while siding with progressives, had no active role with the organization of the PNBC.'' Dr. King at his last meeting with the PNBC in 1967 in Cincinnati emphasized according to convention minutes ``that he is a member of the PNBC. He has come to speak not as a civil rights leader, but as a minister of the gospel.'' The PNBC split from the National Baptist Convention and formed a denomination that played an active role in the civil rights movement by joining with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and provided Dr. King with a national platform. Reverend Booth served as its president from 1971-1974. Progressives today have 2.5 million members in 1,800 churches nationwide. But Reverend Booth's focus was his local ministry, and he said, ``We should have concern for the physical, as well as the spiritual well- being of people.'' He initiated economic development projects, secured the credit to build hundreds of low-income housing units and a church- run nursing home, and later established the region's first black-owned bank. Described as a visionary who dedicated his life to the Lord, he was driven to do for others, trying to make the world and his community a better place to live. Reverend Booth's civil and community activities are legendary. He was the first African-American member of the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees. He was a founding member of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, served on the board of the Cincinnati City Gospel Mission and as vice president of the Gospel World Alliance. He helped to establish the Marva Collins Preparatory School in Cincinnati; the Cincinnati Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast, a service that offered prayers for newly-elected public servants; and the National Prayer League. Reverend Booth is survived by his sons, Paul Booth of Cincinnati, who is a member of [[Page E2135]] the Cincinnati City Council; Lavaughn Booth Jr. of Chicago; and Rev. Dr. William Booth of Hampton, Virginia; and daughters Anna-Marie Booth of San Francisco, and Dr. Georgia Leeper of Memphis. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. We are blessed by his life and having known him.016 ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2134,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING FORMER CONGRESSMAN BUD SHUSTER,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2134,E2134,"[{""name"": ""James L. Oberstar"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2134,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING FORMER CONGRESSMAN BUD SHUSTER ______ HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express congratulations to a former colleague, Congressman Bud Shuster of Pennsylvania, for an honor he recently received. Earlier this week, Bud Shuster was named the ``Transportation Person of the Century'' by the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) in honor of the tremendous contributions he has made to the nation's transportation and infrastructure systems. It is a tribute to Bud that APC rightly recognized the role that he played in ensuring that our communities have transportation choices, such as transit, rail systems, pedestrian walkways, Amtrak, and bike paths. Bud Shuster spent his career building America. Bud served in the House of Representatives for 28 years, six of those as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the largest and most productive committee in Congress. His perseverance, patience and willingness to find common ground made him one of the greatest committee chairmen we have seen in recent years in the House. His extraordinary achievements as Chairman speak for themselves, and he has the respect of his former colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Part of the joy of working on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is the way in which we work together to develop bipartisan bills. As a committee, we worked extraordinarily well over the six years of Bud's leadership. I had the pleasure of working with him on many major pieces of legislation to improve the nation's transportation and infrastructure systems, including TEA-21 and AIR-21. Throughout his service on the Transportation Committee, Bud Shuster demonstrated effective bipartisan leadership in showing that transportation, infrastructure and environmental programs make a real difference in all Americans' lives. He retired from this body at the beginning of the 107th Congress, and since that time, I have missed him, not only for his policy expertise, but also for his friendship. I commend and congratulate Bud Shuster on his distinguished career as a public servant. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2135-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN BILL COYNE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E2135,E2135,"[{""name"": ""John P. Murtha"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2135,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN BILL COYNE ______ HON. JOHN P. MURTHA of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to my long time friend and colleague. Bill Coyne will retire from this institution after serving 11 terms as a Member of this institution. Bill is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, and so like myself, is a native of the southwestern Pennsylvania district he has so faithfully represented for the past 22 years. The 14th District includes the city of Pittsburgh as well as 33 other surrounding communities in the very heart of this country's steel producing center. From his post as a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, he has been able to develop and promote countless economic policy initiatives to the benefit of the Southwestern region as well as the Nation, including those dealing with Social Security, trade, tax reform, health care, housing and community development, job creation, and job training. In addition to serving as ranking member of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Bill has served on the Banking Committee, the Budget Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. He has consistently used his committee assignments to promote federal policies to the benefit of urban America. During the 103rd Congress, Bill succeeded in making the tax-exempt Industrial Development Bond permanent. IDB's helped to create or retain more than 26,000 manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania alone between 1987 and 1992. He also led the successful House Ways and Means opposition to a proposed $1 per gallon hike in the Federal fuel tax for waterway commerce in 1993, which was of enormous economic benefit for the Three Rivers area he represents. Bill also successfully inserted language in the 1993 reconciliation bill that provided low-income workers with an improved opportunity to receive an Earned Income Tax Credit on a monthly basis, instead of waiting for a single annual payment. In the 104th Congress, Bill Coyne worked with many of his Democratic colleagues to protect Federal funding for programs serving children, seniors, and working families, and to ensure that the burden of Federal taxation was not disproportionately borne by working families. He also worked to provide tax incentives for businesses and municipalities to clean up and redevelop abandoned industrial sites, and he worked to expand protection for workers' rights in international trade agreements. In the 105th Congress, he worked for middle-class tax relief while balancing the Federal budget responsibly. He was a supporter of both the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. He worked successfully to include a provision in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 which allowed businesses to deduct the cost of cleaning up brownfields sites in certain targeted areas. He was also actively involved in developing and enacting legislation to reform the Internal Revenue Service, and much of his Taxpayer Bill of Rights legislation was in that bill. Bill Coyne worked to make organ transplant regulations fairer and worked with me to make the Disproportionate Share Hospital program's formula for hospitals fairer as well. He also worked to provide nearly $800 million in projects for his district in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) including reconstruction of Drake, Library and Overbrook trolley lines, construction of an extension of the MLK Jr. Busway, construction of an industrial access road in Lawrenceville, and construction of transit links between downtown and the North Shore. During the 106th Congress, Bill Coyne continued to work to protect federal programs that serve children, senior citizens, the disabled, and working families; enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit; strengthen U.S. laws that punish unfair foreign trade practices; protect Americans' pensions and other retirement benefits; increase funding for medical research and education; and make the Federal Tax Code simpler and fairer by reforming the capital gains tax and the alternative minimum tax. He also worked successfully to increase public awareness about food stamp eligibility and to expand the brownfields tax provision and push back its expiration date by several years. Bill Coyne is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Robert Morris College. He served in the United States Army in Korea from 1955 to 1957. He worked as a corporate accountant for 13 years before entering politics in 1970. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1971 to 1972 and on the Pittsburgh City Council from 1973 until 1980. I'm proud to have served alongside Bill Coyne and worked with him for these many years for the benefit of our adjoining districts and Pennsylvania as a whole. Bill's seniority on Ways and Means will be sorely missed by Pennsylvania. His expertise as a legislator will be missed by all Americans who were helped by his good work. His good nature, friendship, and collegiality will I know be missed by his fellow Pennsylvania Members and indeed by all of us here in the House of Representatives. Please join me in wishing him well in his retirement from public service. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2135-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF STEPHEN BRAUNGINN,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2135,E2135,"[{""name"": ""Tammy Baldwin"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2135,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF STEPHEN BRAUNGINN ______ HON. TAMMY BALDWIN of wisconsin in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Stephen Braunginn, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison for his work in the community. As a leader in the Urban League movement and in the Madison area community, Mr. Braunginn has focused on the continuing struggle for equal opportunity for all with a special focus on African Americans, other people of color, those with disabilities and the disadvantaged. Prior to working with the Urban League, Steve served as the Deputy Director for the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources for over four years. He was the first Director of Multicultural Affairs and Special Interest Groups for the Wisconsin Alumni Association at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also an educator, having taught in the Madison Schools for six years, working with students with learning disabilities and the gifted and talented. He served as a leader on the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) where he was also the leader of Teachers for a Free South Africa. In addition, Steve became active in developing a middle school for South Madison. When he was a teacher at Cherokee Middle School, he served on the Urban League Board of Directors, where he later became chair, serving for two years. During his tenure on the Urban League Board, Steve was selected to serve on the Madison School's South Madison Advisory Committee, which eventually developed the framework for Madison Middle School 2000 which later became James C. Wright Middle School. Steve served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors for six years. During this time he chaired the Personnel and Finance Committee and the Dane County Human Services Board. He has been on many community commissions, served numerous organizations, and has also received a variety of awards for his service to the Madison area community. As the Wisconsin Community Fund honors Steve Braunginn, I am proud to join them in thanking him for his dedication and service to the community. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2135-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,LONG ISLAND'S HOUSING CRISIS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2135,E2136,"[{""name"": ""Steve Israel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2135,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2135-E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LONG ISLAND'S HOUSING CRISIS ______ HON. STEVE ISRAEL of new york in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to once again note the severe affordable housing crisis my constituents face on Long Island. Today's Newsday carried an article by Christian Murray revealing some truly disturbing statistics. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 26 percent of Long Island households pay more than 35 percent of their gross monthly income on either rent or mortgage. For over fifty years Americans have been cautioned to keep housing expenses under 25 percent of their income. The 35 percent average is a genuine crisis. [[Page E2136]] Pearl Kamer, an economist who wrote the report for the Island's leading affordable housing organization, the Long Island Housing Partnership, noted that ``with many people paying so much on housing, there is little left over for food and medical care.'' Mr. Speaker, this housing crisis is having a terrible effect on Long Island's families. The fact that young people--often college graduates with good jobs--cannot find adequate, affordable housing, means that those young people are leaving Long Island. And if companies can't rely on a stable workforce, they will choose to locate somewhere else. The lack of affordable housing on Long Island is not merely about some families having to pay too much. It is a problem that permeates every part of our community's life. Young people are forced out of our region. Jobs disappear as companies decide they can no longer depend upon a solid workforce. And our communities dissolve as the very foundation on which that community was built erodes. Mr. Speaker, when the 108th Congress convenes in January, we must quickly address the issue of adequate housing in America. I ask that the text of today's Newsday article be included in the Record at this time. [lsqb]From Newsday, Nov. 21, 2002[rsqb] Mortgaging LI's Economic Future (By Christian Murray) Skyrocketing rents and booming home prices are forcing more than 200,000 Long Island households to pay more than one- third of their income on housing, according to a comprehensive new study released yesterday. The study, ``Lack of Affordable Housing: Prescription for Economic Disaster,'' found 26 percent of Long Island households pay more than 35 percent of their gross monthly income on either rent or mortgage. ``These findings are dire,'' said Pearl Kamer, a regional economist who conducted the study for the Long Island Housing Partnership. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines say households should not spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing. ``With many people paying so much on housing, there is little left over for food and medical care,'' Kamer said at a news conference at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset yesterday. Kamer added that the high cost of housing is forcing many people, especially young families, to leave Long Island, and this exodus will hurt the region when the economy picks up and companies can't find workers. While affordable housing has long been an issue on Long Island, the problem has been exacerbated by the hot real estate market in the past four years, when home prices have soared 81 percent while household incomes have risen only 14 percent, Kamer said. Jim Morgo, president of the Hauppauge-based Long Island Housing Partnership, said he has established a task force of industry and nonprofit officials to take the study's findings to every municipality across the Island, as a means of prodding officials to make way for more affordable housing. The study, based on 2000 census figures, analyzed median incomes and housing costs in more than 250 communities by individual census tract. It found that about one quarter, or 165,000 of Long Island's 672,000 homeowners, paid at least 35 percent for a place to live--including mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance. In some Nassau County neighborhoods, including Elmont, Hempstead Village, Uniondale and Roosevelt, at least 20 percent of the owners spent more than 50 percent of gross income on housing. And this scenario also occurred in the Suffolk neighborhoods of Wyandanch, North Amityville, North Bay Shore and Brentwood. The study also found that one-third of tenants across Long Island paid more than 35 percent of household income in rent. In many neighborhoods--such as Central Islip, North Amityville, Wyandanch and Lawrence Village--about 40 percent of renters pay more than half their wages on shelter. Rental units account for about 19 percent of Nassau's housing stock and 18 percent of Suffolk's--low, compared with 38 percent of Westcheter and 27 percent in Rockland. But some Nassau neighborhoods, including Manorhaven, Hempstead Village, Great Neck Plaza, Long Beach and Glen Cove, have more than 40 percent of their housing units in rental apartments. And in Suffolk, Bay Shore and Patchogue both have high ratios of rental units to owner-occupied housing. Elizabeth McCarthy, who grew up in Dix Hills and works at Canon USA's Lake Success offices in marketing, said at the news conference she's been struggling to find housing after graduating from Marist College in 1998. Earning about $31,000 annually, she rented a studio apartment for $900 per month in Bay Shore--but it was too costly. ``I thought about leaving the area [lsqb]Long Island[rsqb].'' She started looking for a house with her parents. ``I was shocked to find that there was nothing out there, never mind anything in my price range.'' Eventually, she was able to buy a subsidizing affordable home through the Housing Partnership at the Highview, a complex in Huntington. Kamer added that since the 2000 census, when the data were gathered, the affordable-housing crisis has most likely worsened. Kamer said that many young workers, unable to afford housing here, are leaving. And many of these workers who have lower-paying jobs are essential to the Island's economy. Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney said some towns are reluctant to build rental units or affordable housing, fearing that it will decrease the value of an area. But if employers don't have the labor force they'll need because young workers leave, they'll set up businesses elsewhere. Among Morgo's list of possible solutions is his call to get towns to allow for greater zoning flexibility, when developers put forward proposals for affordable-housing units. While many young people earn much more than their parents, he said, they are unable to afford a home. ``It's the inversion of the American Dream,'' Margo said. Feeling the Pinch Communities on Long Island with the highest percentages of homeowners spending more than 35 percent of their income on housing costs. Minimum 3,000 housing units. 1. Hempstead Village: 34.9 percent. 2. Elmont: 34.2 percent. 3. Brentwood: 31.1 percent. 4. Dix Hills: 30.0 percent. 5. Central Islip: 29.9 percent. 6. Copiague: 29.7 percent. 7. Bay Shore: 29.5 percent. 8. Franklin Square: 29.3 percent. 9. North Valley Stream: 29.3 percent. 10. Freeport: 28.8 percent. 11. East Islip: 28.7 percent. 12. Greenlawn: 27.9 percent. 13. Uniondale: 27.8 percent. 14. West Babylon: 27.5 percent. 15. Deer Park: 27.4 percent. 16. Ridge: 27.0 percent. 17. St. James: 25.9 percent. 18. Selden: 25.9 percent. 19. North Massapequa: 25.8 percent. 20. Glen Cove: 25.7 percent. 21. Lindenhurst: 25.7 percent. 22. Long Beach: 25.7 percent. 23. West Islip: 25.7 percent. 24. South Farmingdale: 25.6 percent. 25. Merrick: 25.5 percent. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2135,2002-11-22,107,2,,,PERSONAL EXPLANATION,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,PERSONALEXPLAIN,E2135,E2135,"[{""name"": ""Karen McCarthy"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2135,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. KAREN McCARTHY of missouri in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote No. 484, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2136,2002-11-22,107,2,,,RECOGNIZING THE LAO STUDENTS MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND THE URGENT NEED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS REFORMS IN LAOS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E2136,E2137,"[{""name"": ""Adam Smith"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2136,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2136-E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE LAO STUDENTS MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND THE URGENT NEED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS REFORMS IN LAOS ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, last month marked the third anniversary of the bloody intervention by Lao communist security forces against peaceful student demonstrators. In October of 1999, the communist regime in Vientiane sought to crush the Lao Students Movement for Democracy. I was recently honored to join with Laotian-American constituents and survivors of this brutal crackdown to speak at the Congressional Forum on Laos, which had a series of special events in the U.S. House of Representatives this year to mark the anniversary of this dark chapter in the history of Laos and the free world. Mr. Speaker, my district is the home to many freedom-loving Lao- Americans as well as the Lao Students Movement for Democracy--whose members are comprised largely of the survivors of the pro-democracy movement in Laos in 1999. The students escaped the Lao communist regime to neighboring Thailand and then were admitted to the United States as refugees after the outpouring of concern by Laotian-Americans in the South King County area. Sadly, however, many of the Lao pro-democracy student leaders and their families still remain jailed in Laos and have disappeared into their horrific prison system. Amnesty International continues to raise concerns about their plight and the systemic torture that exists within the prisons and gulag system of Laos. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend and thank the leaders of the Lao community for their steadfast efforts on behalf of freedom and democracy in Laos and for the hard work of all those involved in organizing the U.S. Congressional Forum on Laos sessions held on September 17 and October 1st. Mr. Speaker, I remain deeply concerned about the ongoing plight of the Lao students leaders and others who are still jailed in Laos for their political or religious beliefs, or simply because they are members of an ethnic minority like the Hmong people. I would urge my colleagues, therefore, to work toward helping to bring freedom, hope and human rights to Laos and its suffering people. We should remember those who are still persecuted and jailed in Laos, struggling for basic human rights and freedoms. Mr. Speaker, I would like to include into the Record the following news article from the Agence France Press (``Lao Exiles Demand Freedom for Imprisoned Comrades,'' July 18, 2002) regarding the Lao Students' efforts in Congress in Washington, DC: Exiled dissidents have demanded the release of five colleagues who have disappeared [[Page E2137]] into the prison gulag in Laos, following unprecedented anti- Communist protests. The Lao government is holding five of the eleven strong core leadership of the Lao Students for Democracy after it crushed surprise protests in the capital, Vientiane, in October 1999. Six others, two of whom appeared at a U.S. Congressional forum devoted to their cause, on Wednesday, escaped to Thailand, before being granted political asylum by the United States. ``My colleagues are still in jail, they are asking for peace and justice for the Lao people, I would like them to be put on trial as soon as possible,'' said one of the leaders, Aly Chantala. Another dissident leader Nouamkhan Khamphylavong added: ``We still heard nothing about their fate since they were arrested.'' Rights group Amnesty International has accused the ruling Lao People's Revoluntionary Party of denying that the arrests even took place and of holding prisoners in cruel and degrading conditions. Campaigners say the five student leaders were arrested, tortured an incarcerated by the Lao government in violation of the country's one year limit on detention without trial. They want the United States and world financial bodies to withhold financial aid and make trade benefits for Laos conditional on improvements in its human rights record and the granting of political rights. Some business groups and sectors of the U.S. administration have, however, being pushing for Laos to be granted normal trade relations with the United States, arguing that economic opening will trigger an easing of the political situation. Wednesday's event in a Congressional building was part of an ongoing campaign to block the aspirations of the pro Laos- trade lobby. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2137-2,2002-11-22,107,2,,,"CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES THE MONMOUTH COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS, INC. 2002 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E2137,E2137,"[{""name"": ""Rush Holt"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2137,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES THE MONMOUTH COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS, INC. 2002 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION ______ HON. RUSH D. HOLT of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc. 2002 Women of Distinction honorees and their significant contributions to Central New Jersey. For forty years, through its efforts, the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts has served tens of thousands of young women across Central New Jersey. This year's women of Distinction honorees exhibit the altruistic ideals that our Nation needs now, more than ever. These ideals, no doubt grew from their involvement in Girl Scouts and the grounding principles of the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law which read as follows: The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try, to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law. The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do; And to, respect my self and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. The 2002 Women of Distinction Honorees are Carole Robinson for her inspiring Girl Scout spirit, Anna Diaz-White and Paulette Roberts for their professional excellence and Sister Ellen Kelly for her dedication and service to our community. As we celebrate women's History Month, we honor each of these recipients for their hard work and dedication and we celebrate the legacy they have created for women and women's history in Central New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, again, I rise to celebrate, honor and command these outstanding New Jerseyans. I have personally observed the effective work of some of these honorees and I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing their invaluable contributions to our community and to New Jersey. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2137-3,2002-11-22,107,2,,,IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2137,E2137,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn McCarthy"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2137,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH ______ HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of November being National Adoption Month. Every year, thousands of American families are blessed by adoption. Whether through domestic or international adoption of children from foster care, the love of compassionate families embraces children of all ages and from every background. During National Adoption Month, we recognize the heartfelt commitment of these good citizens, and we renew our pledge to make adoption a more accessible and positive path for American families. Children thrive in loving families where they are nurtured, comforted, and protected. We are making important progress in placing children in foster care with adoptive families, and the overall number of children being adopted continues to rise. In the past five years, adoptions have increased dramatically, and thus far in 2002, tens of thousands of children have already been adopted. In addition, as a member of the Congressional Caucus on Adoption, I have worked to ease the financial burden on adoptive families and to ensure that more children find a caring, permanent home. But with most adoption costs ranging from $8,000 to $20,000 and even upwards of $30,000, many families can not afford this huge expense. No child should be forced to grow up without a family because of the tremendous cost of adoption. That's why I am proud that the President signed into law a bill I supported from its inception that provides for an Adoption Tax Credit for those who take this important step into parenthood. As part of the Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, this provision will go a long way to making adoption more affordable. Mr. Speaker, every child deserves a permanent, loving home and, with so many families who want to open their hearts and their homes to these children, this measure will help remove the financial barriers that may hinder this union. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents of the fourth Congressional district of New York, I, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, do hereby commend Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, the Nassau County Department of Social Services and the Nassau County's Surrogate's Court for finalizing the adoptions of thirty-two children from foster care. ____________________" CREC-2002-11-22-pt1-PgE2137-4,2002-11-22,107,2,,,HONORING VIRGINIA GAINES FOX,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E2137,E2138,"[{""name"": ""Ernie Fletcher"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,148 Cong. Rec. E2137,"Congressional Record, Volume 148 Issue 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002) [Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2137-E2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING VIRGINIA GAINES FOX ______ HON. ERNIE FLETCHER of kentucky in the house of representatives Friday, November 22, 2002 Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, It is an honor to rise today to pay tribute to a trailblazer, a visionary, a dedicated public servant, and a Kentucky original. I speak of the inimitable Virginia Gaines Fox, president and CEO of Kentucky Educational Television, who is retiring next month after 42 years of service in public broadcasting. Virginia Fox--or Ginni, as she is known by her friends and colleagues--has created a legacy of innovation, public service and the highest standards of excellence. Under her astute leadership, she has built KET into an industry leader. Kentucky Educational Television is the number one provider of adult education in America, providing thousands of broadcast hours of instructional programming to classrooms and hundreds of hours of professional [[Page E2138]] development resources to Kentucky's K-12 instructors. KET's GED on TV program has helped 11,400 adults in Kentucky--and literally millions more across the country--to earn their high school diploma. KET is also leading the way in the industry's digital conversion, pioneering datacasting services for Kentucky communities in partnership with Federal, State and local agencies--particularly in the area of public safety, weather alerts, and homeland security. This initiative is serving as a model for similar efforts around the country. Virginia Fox has been an innovator in distance learning throughout her prestigious career. She was a founding member of the congressionally-created Independent Television Service (ITVS) Board and created the first national ITV satellite schedule, serving more than 23 million students annually with distance learning curricula. She also founded the Satellite Educational Resources Consortium, the first public broadcasting/Department of Education interstate consortium for distance learning. Virginia Fox's career is highlighted by numerous personal as well as professional accomplishments. She broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first female CEO of a national organization in public broadcasting. She has served on the board of the Public Broadcasting Service and chaired the Public Television Outreach Alliance. She received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater, Morehead State University, and earlier was named Appalachian Woman of the Year by that same institution. This year, she was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and received the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Lifetime Achievement Award. A seventh-generation Kentuckian, Virginia Fox proves once again that the great Commonwealth of Kentucky has an abundance of human resources. It has been my privilege to work with her during my tenure in Congress to ensure that America's children will continue to benefit from the finest educational programming available, and that they will enter formal schooling ``Ready to Learn''. She has demonstrated the power of television to educate, inform and inspire. Mr. Speaker, the education of our children is one of our greatest responsibilities. Virginia Gaines Fox must be commended for her innovation, her vision, and her dedication to education. Her leadership will be sorely missed, but her retirement is richly deserved, and we wish her the very best that life has to offer. ____________________"