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| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgD1056-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1056 | D1056 | 142 Cong. Rec. D1056 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at 12 noon. | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgD1056-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1056 | D1059 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "39"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "SJRES", "number": "64"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "198"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "543"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "640"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "657"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "680"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "811"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "919"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1011"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1014"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1044"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1290"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1335"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1366"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1467"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1507"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1514"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1577"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1675"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1711"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1734"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1791"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1802"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1823"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1834"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1931"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1965"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1970"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1973"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2085"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2100"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2101"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2153"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2197"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2297"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2366"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2501"}, {"cong… | 142 Cong. Rec. D1056 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1056-D1059] 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, p. D1049.) H.R. 2366, to repeal an unnecessary medical device reporting requirement. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-224) H.R. 2504, to designate the Federal Building located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Otis Street, and the United States Courthouse located on Otis Street, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the ``Veach-Baley Federal Complex''. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-225) H.R. 2685, to repeal the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-226) H.R. 3060, to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-227) H.R. 3186, to designate the Federal building located at 1655 Woodson Road, in Overland, Missouri, as the ``Sammy L. Davis Federal Building''. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-228) H.R. 3400, to designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at a site on 18th Street between Dodge and Douglas Streets in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ``Roman L. Hruska United States Courthouse''. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-229) H.R. 3710, to designate a United States courthouse located in Tampa, Florida, as the ``Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse''. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-230) H.R. 3802, to amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act, to provide for public access to information in an electronic format. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-231) S. 1507, to provide for the extension of the Parole Commission to oversee cases of prisoners sentenced under prior law, and to reduce the size of the Parole Commission. Signed October 2, 1996. (P.L. 104-232) S. 18… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgD1056 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1056 | D1056 | 142 Cong. Rec. D1056 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, October 21, 1996 [[Page D1056]] Daily Digest Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at 12 noon. | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgD1059 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 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 | D1059 | D1060 | 142 Cong. Rec. D1059 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1059-D1060] 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. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available on the Wide Area Information Server (WAIS) through the Internet and via asynchronous dial-in. Internet users can access the database by using the World Wide Web; the Superintendent of Documents home page address is http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs, by using local WAIS client software or by telnet to swais.access.gpo.gov, then login as guest (no password required). Dial-in users should use communications software and modem to call (202) 512�091661; type swais, then login as guest (no password required). For general information about GPO Access, contact the GPO Access User Support Team by sending Internet e-mail to help@eids05.eids.gpo.gov, or a fax to (202) 512�091262; or by calling Toll Free 1�09888�09293�096498 or (202) 512�091530 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of posta… | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1931-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | RELOCATION OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1931 | E1932 | [{"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1931 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1931-E1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RELOCATION OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ______ HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of the district of columbia in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak in regard to the colloquy between Mr. Lightfoot and Mr. Tom Coburn concerning the relocation of the Federal Communications Commission into the Portals Building, in Washington DC, and enter into the Record a letter from the Administrator of General Services Administration about this issue. In addition to summarizing the court proceedings which ruled that GSA reinstate the space procurement and proceed with the planned move for the FCC into the Portals, the Administrator of GSA details the costs associated with any delay in the move. Administrator, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, October 7, 1996. Hon. Robert Kerrey, Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator Kerrey: I am writing to express my most serious concerns regarding the delay of the consolidation of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the Portals Complex in Washington, DC. This move was the subject of colloquies on the floors of the House and Senate on September 28, 1996, and September 30, 1996, respectively. Because I do not believe the colloquies reflected critical pertinent information, I would lik… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1931 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | PRESIDENTIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1931 | E1931 | [{"name": "John L. Mica", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1931 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1931] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E1931]] PRESIDENTIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT ______ HON. JOHN L. MICA of florida in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that as one of its last actions this historic 104th Congress will pass the Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act. In one of its first legislative actions, this Congress took the unprecedented step of making itself subject to the same laws that govern private citizens and businesses. Now, this legislation, which I introduced, will make the White House obey those laws, too. When the President signs this bill, the last plantation where American civilians toil beyond the reach of some of the basic labor and employment laws imposed on private enterprise will have fallen. As a result of the Congressional Accountability Act and this legislation, the political branches of government will be required to wrestle with the same knotty problems that private businesses face every day. They will face compliance with the same laws and edicts imposed on all Americans. Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, the bill we are passing today is not nearly as strong as the bill this House passed by a vote of 410 to 5 on September 24, 1996. It has been watered down in a number of areas, mostly as a result of administration pressure. Unlike Congress and the private sector, the White House will have the option of following the Federal sector version of some of these employment laws. That is, rather than obey the same law as the legislative branch and American businesses, the President may take advantage of speci… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1932-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH COCCIA, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1932 | E1932 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1932 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH COCCIA, JR. ______ speech of HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, October 4, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Joseph Coccia, Jr., the recipient of the 1996 Italian Tribune News Columbus Day Community Service Award. Mr. Coccia will receive the award from the executive director of the annual celebration. As we all know, Mr. Speaker, Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a New World. Columbus' exploration represented a service to the world far greater than he ever knew. He discovered a New World which would eventually evolve into the world's greatest democracy. Each year, the Italian Tribune News rewards a deserving individual with the Columbus Day Community Service Award, in recognition of Columbus's service to humanity. This year, Joseph Coccia, Jr., will be honored with this award. Mr. Coccia was born in Newark, NJ, to Italian immigrant parents, in the midst of the Great Depression. He was educated in the public school system until he entered the Army in 1951 and served his country in the Korean war. After returning from Korea with an honorable discharge in 1953, he married his childhood sweetheart, Elda Soriano. Together, the Coccias have five wonderful children. In 1961, Mr. Coccia opened his own real estate agency and developed it into a successful and prosperous enterprise. Mr. Coccia was so grateful for this success, he felt compelled to share his prosperity with the community by donating both time and money to various local charitie… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1932-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | IN HONOR OF HERBERT STOKINGER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1932 | E1933 | [{"name": "Joseph P. Kennedy II", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1932 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1932-E1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF HERBERT STOKINGER ______ HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II of massachusetts in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in honor of an outstanding citizen from the State of Massachusetts, who is deserving of our congratulations on the forthcoming celebration of his 90th birthday. Herbert G. Stokinger has been an outstanding and dedicated resident of Milton, MA. For the past 66 years he has been devotedly married to his lovely wife Esther and is a member of the Milton Academy Class of 1924, and Boston College Class of 1928. Herbert was director of Milton Academy Boys' Sports and Physical Education, from 1928 through 1971. He was the coach of varsity football, basketball, and baseball, and has been inducted into the Massachusetts Football [[Page E1933]] Coaches Hall of Fame. Stoky believed that every student should participate to the highest level of their ability and insisted upon the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship. His outstanding values and compassion have influenced countless Milton Academy graduates, such as myself. Herbert has continued to show remarkable dedication, vigor, and commitment to Milton Academy and the town of Milton. I join all the friends of Herbert G. Stokinger, as we celebrate his 90th birthday and recognize this fine individual who has touched the lives of so many. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1932 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE 1996 INDUCTEES TO THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP HALL OF FAME | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1932 | E1932 | [{"name": "William O. Lipinski", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1932 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE 1996 INDUCTEES TO THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP HALL OF FAME ______ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to an outstanding achievement by a select group of Chicago area business people. I am proud to salute the entrepreneurs and founders of small and medium sized businesses on their induction to the 12th Annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, which was held on Thursday, October 10, 1996, in Chicago, IL. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies in the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago cofounded and sponsored the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honoring outstanding business leaders whose spirit helps keep America's business community strong and vital. In addition, I would like to commend the many cosponsors in the business community who have lent their considerable prestige and resources to making this hall of fame a success. Today I would like to congratulate these business leader inductees, each of whom is listed below, for using their imaginations to foster an excellent program which enhances the quality of higher education and underscores the value of entrepreneurship in America. The 1996 inductees include: Melvina Bechina, Thomas Burrell, Michael T. Clune, Philip J. Cooper, Walter G. Cornett III, Patrick J. Evans, John S. Gates, Jr., Emilio Gervilla, Hossein Jamali, Francois Sanchez, James Hanig, Letitia Herrea, Joe Jemsek, Edward Kaplan, Leonard H. Lavin, Michael Levy, Sandra Goeken Martis, William Merchantz, Ralph G. Moore, David W. Mullig… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1933-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | UMATILLA BASIN PROJECT COMPLETION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1933 | E1933 | [{"name": "Wes Cooley", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2392"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1933 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UMATILLA BASIN PROJECT COMPLETION ACT ______ HON. WES COOLEY of oregon in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. COOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, over the course of the last year, I have worked diligently to resolve long-standing water disputes in the Umatilla Basin of northeast Oregon. With the help of Senator Hatfield, affected irrigation districts in the Basin (the districts, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (the Tribes), and the State of Oregon (the State), we were able to fashion a compromise which struck the delicate balance between environmental enhancement and the needs of the local economy. However, this consensus could not have been reached if all sides were not willing to compromise. Because of this, I am somewhat puzzled by recent statements that place the blame for the bill's failure on the irrigation districts. H.R. 2392, my bill to adjust the boundaries for the four irrigation districts in the Umatilla Basin, has undergone many changes in the past year. The original draft of the bill would have simply adjusted these boundaries upon enactment. However, it has always been my intention to listen carefully to all members of the community in the hopes of ultimately crafting a proposal which has unanimous support. So, when the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (the Tribes) raised concerns about the need for a continued commitment to environmental enhancement, and a new NEPA study prior to boundary adjustment, I added those provisions to the bill. The compromise agreed to by the Tribes, the districts, and the State … | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1933-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HONORING HOUSTON'S FIREFIGHTERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1933 | E1934 | [{"name": "Ken Bentsen", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1933 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1933-E1934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING HOUSTON'S FIREFIGHTERS ______ HON. KEN BENTSEN of texas in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Phi Sigma Chapter, in honoring Houston's firefighters for their outstanding service to our community. The chapter will honor Houston's firefighters at their 16th annual Status of Women Luncheon on October 26, 1996. We seldom think of firefighters unless we hear a screaming siren or see the flashing light of a fire engine. But the fact that we don't often think about firefighters is a testament to how well they do their job--we comfortably go about our everyday lives because we know [[Page E1934]] that these dedicated people stand ready to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency. Much of firefighting is undramatic-- keeping equipment in condition, teaching fire prevention, anticipating causes of fire. But a life-and-death emergency is always only a 911 call away, and firefighters and their families live with that constant risk. For that we say thank you. I salute the Houston firefighters honorees who have served the community so well: Clifford J. Thompson, Willie S. Bright, Milton Alfred, Samuel Kemp, Willie D. Cooper, Walter T. Brooks, James Johnson, Jr., Rudolph Cline, Aaron Bernard, Otis L. Burns, Edward Jackson, Bricey Childress, James Perry, James Haekney, Larry Kaperhart, Albert D. Robinson, Sr., Julio Terry, Charles Wheeler, Herb Kimbrel, Otis Jordan, Chief Hershel Julian, Thomas E. Patterson, Ozell Love, Robin Allen, Annette Thomas, Maria Jorda… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1933 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO JAMES COLLINS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1933 | E1933 | [{"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1933 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO JAMES COLLINS ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great sadness at the recent passing of my good friend, James Collins. Jim, who was a member of the Salinas City Council, died recently from complications caused by cancer. He was 66. For much of the past 20 years Jim has loyally and faithfully served the people of his hometown of Salinas. He is remembered by myself and colleagues as an active and devoted public servant with a keen sense of humor that often lightened tense debates. His devotion to education and public service was unequaled. Jim was born in Santa Rosa and moved to Salinas, CA, where he lived for 60 years. He attended the public schools in Salinas and graduated from San Jose State University in 1962. He taught physical education at local public schools in the Salinas Valley for 23 years. He was first appointed to the Salinas City Council in 1975 and remained there until 1983 when he stepped down. He ran again for election in 1989 and remained on the council until his death. Jim served as mayor pro-tem four times and sat on numerous committees and boards throughout Monterey County. He was the chairman of the Monterey- Salinas Transit Board, and was a member of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority. He was also a member of the California Rodeo Board for 30 years. Jim's commitment to the youth of Salinas was unsurpassed. He coached dozens of youth teams and spent many years officiating at high school football and basketball games. He was instrumental i… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1934-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY OF THE RIDGE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1934 | E1934 | [{"name": "William O. Lipinski", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1934 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY OF THE RIDGE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS ______ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding group of volleyball players in my district. This special group of players are students at Our Lady of the Ridge High School in Chicago Ridge, IL. What makes this group stand out and shine is that when other schools were out for the summer, this group of players extended their season into late June and captured their program's first national title. This is truly a momentous triumph and I am very proud to represent such a fine group of young women in Congress. This year's Amateur Athletic Union Junior National Volleyball Championships were held in Des Moines, IA, on June 21-25. This year, a division was started which included volleyball players ages 10 years and younger. The division was created to allow younger players to compete in the national competition. This year 10 young ladies from last season's fourth grade team received maximum benefit from the exposure. The team was led by tournament MVP Jessica Strama and All-Americans Kellie and Katie Pratl. Additionally, Elizabeth Rutan, Cori Omiecinski, Megan Liston, Laura Dirschl, and Katherine Casey played an important role in their aggressive floor play during the game. Stefanie Krawisz and Lauren Uher were top in their field for their outstanding serving ability during the game. The Our Lady of the Ridge team was coached by Milena Strama and Ron Pratl. The team ended its season with an impressive 77-23 record. Finally, th… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1934-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO EUGENE A. DELLEA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1934 | E1934 | [{"name": "Joseph P. Kennedy II", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1934 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO EUGENE A. DELLEA ______ HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II of massachusetts in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, one of the pleasures of serving this great body, is the opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals from across the Nation. It is with great pride that I rise to congratulate Eugene A. Dellea of Massachusetts. On October 16 of this year, the Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc., dedicated two student dormitories in Lenox, MA, in Mr. Dellea's name. The Hillcrest Educational Centers is a nonprofit residential treatment facility for abused children from around the country. During his long tenure as a member of Hillcrest's Board of Directors, Mr. Dellea has always worked hard to ensure that the children at Hillcrest receive the best care possible. It is fitting that he is being honored in this way for his many years of dedication and compassion. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that I speak on behalf, of everyone who has ever worked with Mr. Dellea or benefited from his good works, when I offer my warmest congratulations. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1934-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO BARBARA AND DAVID DANBOM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1934 | E1935 | [{"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1934 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1934-E1935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BARBARA AND DAVID DANBOM ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable couple who have served and protected ocean waters and resources. They are impressive figures who have served the local economy as well as the local environment, both being strong participants in the fishing industry. I am proud to announce that Barbara and David Danbom have been named ``Ocean Heroes'' in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Planet exhibition now on display in San Francisco. Barbara and David are among a group of 10 individuals and families on the west coast who have been bestowed with this honor. The Danboms, the only commercial fishing family among those honored, have fished out of Moss Landing, CA, for over 30 years. Those selected for the ``Ocean Hero'' honor were chosen for their outstanding work in protecting ocean waters and resources. The Danboms are well known for the top quality frozen troll kings they process aboard their boat the Vega II: they are one of the few at- sea salmon freezing operations along the California coast, serving an upscale restaurant chain in southern California. As impressive as their business operation has been, their dedication to a sustainable fishery has been even more notable. Dave Danbom, was a member of the first California Citizens Advisory Committee on Salmon & Steelhead Trout formed in 1970; and has served briefly on the committee when it was reestablished in 1984. Dave Danbom was also a founding di… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1934 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND TESTA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1934 | E1934 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1934 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND TESTA ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an outstanding member of the Young Italian (Athletic, Cultural, Educational, Social/Service) Club of UNICO National--Raymond Testa. Mr. Speaker, for the past 7 years, UNICO has been sharing fellowship, support, benevolence, friendship, and hope with those less fortunate. It provides a living example of what the Roman Statesman Seneca meant when he wrote ``that whenever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.'' Mr. Raymond Testa is an ideal example of the type of person that UNICO represents. He graduated from Providence College in 1959 with a bachelor of arts degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. After working for his father in his wholesale fruit and produce store in Waterbury, CT, Raymond decided to attend graduate school. He enrolled in Syracuse University and received a master's degree (1964) followed by a doctorate degree (1966) in microbiology, with a minor in biochemistry. In the years since his graduation, Raymond has been involved in fermentation yield improvement, biosynthesis, and in vitro and in vivo evaluations of new antibiotics for medical and agricultural uses. Furthermore, he is the coauthor of numerous publications, has delivered notable presentations at national and international conferences and is the co-inventor of many patents related to new antibiotics and their utility. He is presently the section director of infectious disease research. Furtherm… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1935 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SIERRA CLUB'S ANTI-GOP EFFORTS ASSISTED BY REP. BOEHLERT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1935 | E1936 | [{"name": "Wes Cooley", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1935 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1935-E1936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SIERRA CLUB'S ANTI-GOP EFFORTS ASSISTED BY REP. BOEHLERT ______ HON. WES COOLEY of oregon in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. COOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, during my tenure in Congress, I have been astounded by the intensity of partisan political activities by national environmental groups. The Sierra Club has clearly been among the most partisan and politically active of all these groups. According to the Federal Election Commission's records from July 1995, the Sierra Club has contributed a total of $8,500 to four Republican candidates for Congress and $85,162 to 47 Democratic candidates during the current election cycle. The September/October 1996 issue of Sierra magazine reported the group had endorsed 131 candidates for House and Senate. Not surprisingly, only 7 of these were Republicans. Moreover, during last winter's special U.S. Senate race in my State, the Sierra Club reported spending $168,454 in independent expenditures on behalf of Democratic nominee Ron Wyden. Many similar independent expenditures are currently underway throughout the Nation. I was dismayed, but not surprised, to learn that Representative Sherry Boehlert, cochairman of the Speaker's Task Force on the Environment, has aided and abetted the Sierra Club in its efforts to defeat Republicans this November. Consequently, I signed the following letter along with many other free market and conservative groups asking the Speaker to discipline Representative Boehlert for his unforgivable actions. I urge my colleagues to read this letter and learn more about Representative Boehlert's effo… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1936-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HONORING SOUTH POST OAK BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 37TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1936 | E1936 | [{"name": "Ken Bentsen", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1936 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SOUTH POST OAK BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 37TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. KEN BENTSEN of texas in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor South Post Oak Baptist Church in my district as it celebrates its 37th anniversary, and I extend to Pastor Remus E. Wright a special congratulations for all that he has done for the church and for our community. Under Pastor Wright's leadership, the church has experienced rapid growth. Once as small as 150 members, the church today serves more than 2,000 members. Pastor Wright has established 20 new ministries and enhanced several others so that the church can better fulfill its mission of Christian service to our community. Pastor Wright's concern for people goes far beyond the membership of South Post Oak Baptist Church. He is extensively involved in the community around the church. He currently serves on community boards for two high schools in Houston. In May 1994, the city of Houston and Mayor Bob Lanier proclaimed Rev. Ramus E. Wright Day in Houston in recognition of the work he has done at South Post Oak and in the community. Pastor Wright has been an example for all of us through his community leadership, his caring for others, and his deep and abiding faith. By following that example, the members of South Post Oak Baptist Church have enriched our community for all of us. As the church celebrates its 37th anniversary, I want to express may deep appreciation to Pastor Wright and the members of the church for their good work, and I wish them well in the future. I have no doubt that their many m… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1936-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1936 | E1936 | [{"name": "William O. Lipinski", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1936 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding community in my district that is celebrating its 40th anniversary, Burr Ridge, IL. Burr Ridge was incorporated October 30, 1956, as a 1-mile square area. The village was originally called Harvester in honor of the International Harvester plant located nearby. The village steadily expanded and was renamed Burr Ridge in 1961 in honor of a stand of Burr Oak trees located on a small ridge in the community. Through wise planning and controlled growth, the village has combined light industrial areas with subdivisions of single family homes in all price ranges. From the original 300 residents, Burr Ridge has grown to nearly 9,000 inhabitants. Mr. Speaker, I salute the Village of Burr Ridge on 40 years of serving as a model community in suburban Chicago. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1936-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE URBAN PULSE MAGAZINE SHOW | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1936 | E1936 | [{"name": "Joseph P. Kennedy II", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1936 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE URBAN PULSE MAGAZINE SHOW ______ HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II of massachusetts in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Urban Pulse Magazine Show. The Urban Pulse Magazine Show will celebrate its expansion from its grass-roots in Boston cable to a New England regional cablecast which will be viewed on WNDS-50TV. The show is committed to excellence in the production of quality urban contemporary programming. Serving 356 surrounding communities, the Urban Pulse magazine's programming reflects the needs, interests and diverse lifestyles of urban America. Since its inception in January of 1996, the energetic and committed staff of the Urban Pulse magazine, have provided entertaining, educational, and informative African American programming. The Urban Pulse magazine creatively mixes such public affairs issues as education, youth, and local and national politics, with series such as ``Mo-Jazz'' and ``The Urban Roundtable.'' I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to the Urban Pulse magazine and their continued success. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1936-5 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO ROBERT H. STEINER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1936 | E1937 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1936 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1936-E1937] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO ROBERT H. STEINER ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the treasurer of the charter township of Clinton, MI, Mr. Robert H. Steiner. After 33 years of devoted service to the people of Clinton Township, Bob Steiner has decided to retire. For over three decades, the residents knew they could count on Bob Steiner to perform his responsibilities with professionalism and competence. In addition to his role as the township treasurer, Bob Steiner has served as a member of the Planning Commission for 9 years and as a township trustee for 4 terms of office. In his ongoing attempt to serve the public more ably, he has taken numerous other leadership positions. For example, Bob is currently the director of three groups vital to the well-being of everyone in the community: the Clinton Township Economic Development Corp., the Michigan Townships Association, and the Grosse Pointes Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority. The list of other organizations in which Bob has been involved, is simply too lengthy to include. But it is safe to say that if there was a concern raised in Clinton Township, Bob was responsive to it. His many civic responsibilities did not prevent him from devoting his time, energy, and talents to many community projects through volunteer work. Bob and his family have been active in their church and in the Clinton Valley and Chippewa Valley Kiwanis Clubs. He has worked on behalf of the Clinton Township Goodfellows organization and many school, aca… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1936 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO MSGR. LOUIS BIHR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1936 | E1936 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1936 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MSGR. LOUIS BIHR ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a real American hero. I am talking of Msgr. Louis Bihr, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Wayne, NJ. Mr. Speaker, Monsignor Bihr (``Father Lou'') has devoted over 25 years of his life to preaching god's word. Known for his devotion to mass, prayer, love and kindness, Father Lou has served at Blessed Sacrament Parish, t. Joseph's Parish, St. Boniface Parish and St. Gerald's Church. Mr. Speaker, he has been cherished by countless numbers of individuals in the religious world. Apart from his preaching in the church, Mr. Speaker, he has continued to spread the word of God in surrounding communities. He moved from director of the Diocesan Youth Department/CYO to the elected position of assistant chairman of region II of the National CYO Federation. He led the development of a diocesanwide high school retreat. He brought Youth Haven, a shelter for runaway teenagers, to the community. Finally, Father Lou initiated the opening of a children's day care center, El Mundo del Nino. Mr. Speaker, Msgr. Louis Bihr has been chosen as ``Man of the Year'' by St. Gerald's Church. He is also man of the year in my eyes. I ask that we all acknowledge the work and life of this man. He has fought for the good of our country, our hearts, and our souls. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1937-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | ``I AM ME'' | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1937 | E1938 | [{"name": "James L. Oberstar", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1937 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1937-E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ``I AM ME'' ______ HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to share with my colleagues the national award winning essay of Arlene Helderman from International Falls, MN. I offer Arlen's superb presentation, ``I Am Me'' to serve as an enlightened statement to the Nation on the sanctity of human life. I want to offer my profound congratulations to Arlene and the Koochiching County Right-to-Life Committee and the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life organization for their sponsorship of this annual competition. I Am Me (Pro-Life Speech by Arlene Helderman) I am me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. There are persons who have some parts like me, But no one adds up like me, Therefore, everything that comes out of me, Is authentically mine, because I alone chose it. I own everything about me: My body--including everything it does, My mind--including all its thoughts and ideas, My eyes--including all the images they behold, My feelings--whatever they may be, And all of my actions--whether they be to others or to myself. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own all my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes. I own me, and therefore I engineer me, To work in my best interests, I can see, hear, feel, think, say and do. I am me. I am here today to ta… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1937 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE ITALIAN TRIBUNE COLUMBUS DAY PARADE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1937 | E1937 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1937 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1937] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE ITALIAN TRIBUNE COLUMBUS DAY PARADE ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 26th Annual Columbus Day Celebration and Parade in Newark, NJ, sponsored by the Italian Tribune. As we all know, Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a New World. Shunned by skeptics and ridiculed by less adventurous souls, Columbus embarked on his trek armed with little more than a vision of the future and an irrefutable desire for success. Christopher Columbus was born to a family of weavers and merchants in the Genoa Republic of northern Italy. He soon became a man of the world as he traveled through Spain and Portugal. Throughout his travels, Columbus became fascinated with the lore of the Orient. He soon became consumed with the idea of discovering a new quicker way to the shores of Asia. He believed that way was toward the oceans of the west. On September 6, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos in search of a more direct route to Asia, but only God knew his journey would bring even more wondrous discoveries. Two minutes after midnight on October 12, 1492, the screams of ``Land! Land!'' broke the silence of the night. As the Pinta, sailing ahead of the other ships, approached the sandy white beach, the crew raised the flag to its highest mast and fired a cannon to alert the other ships of the discovery. While Columbus originally thought he had found a more direct route to Asia, he soon realized that he made a more remarkable discovery--a New World. Mr.… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | COMMENDING THE SAVE THE DUNES COUNCIL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E1938 | E1938 | [{"name": "Peter J. Visclosky", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING THE SAVE THE DUNES COUNCIL ______ HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY of indiana in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to commend the Save the Dunes Council, and its executive director, Tom Anderson, as they celebrate their 44th anniversary. The Save the Dunes Council is primarily responsible for the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The Save the Dunes Council was formed to establish a dunes national park. Its main goal was to fight off plans of powerful political and economic interests to industrialize the entire Hoosier shoreline on Lake Michigan. In 1952, Dorothy Buell, a citizen of Ogden Dunes, invited two dozen area women to a meeting in her house on the first day of the summer. This fledgling group was called the Save the Dunes Council. Their main focus was to raise money to buy the 5 miles of beach and dunes generally located between the towns of Dune Acres on the east and Ogden Dunes on the west. These women did succeed in purchasing a piece of the unprotected land at a 1953 Port County tax sale, which now stands as Cowles Bog. From these early beginnings, the council, which included Herb and Charlotte Read, and Illinois Senator Paul Douglas, traveled to Washington, DC, to fight plans to industrialize the area. As a result, on November 5, 1966, the first Indiana Dunes bill was enacted to create the 5,800-acre Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Since 1983, Dale B. Enquist has been superintendent of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. This year, Mr. Enquis… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO MR. J. GENE CHAMBERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1938 | E1938 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MR. J. GENE CHAMBERS ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. J. Gene Chambers for being honored with scouting's Distinguished Citizen award by the Clinton Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award will be presented to Mr. Chambers on October 16, 1996 in Clinton Township, Michigan. J. Gene Chambers began his career in the newspaper industry as a sales representative and was promoted through the ranks to become the business manager of a local paper. In 1982 , he became publisher of the Macomb Daily and was promoted to executive vice president and CEO of South Eastern Michigan Newspapers. Mr. Chambers has been credited with rescuing the Macomb Daily and its affiliate papers from financial failure. The list of community services that Mr. Chambers is involved with is extensive. He annually supports the Wertz Warriors Snowmobile Endurance Ride which benefits the winter Special Olympics and the Macomb County Child Advocacy Center, and was a past board member of the Macomb County Crippled Children's Association. In 1993 he was honored as ``Business Citizen of the Year'' by the Mount Clemens Business Association for his role in fostering community development. Taking an active role in one's community is a responsibility we all share, but few fulfill. Mr. Chambers' time, talents, and energy are appreciated by all of us. I thank him for his efforts and commend him for his good work. I applaud the Boy Scouts of Clinton Valley Council for recognizing Mr. Chambe… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO FRED LANG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1938 | E1938 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FRED LANG ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Fred Lang, for displaying outstanding efforts on behalf of young adults in his community. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Lang will be honored at the Allied Health Industry for the Benefit of the Exploring Division of Passaic Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. This branch of the Boy Scouts specializes in career development, citizenship training, social activities, service projects, and outdoor and fitness activities. Fred Lang is also extremely active in other areas of our community, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Lang serves as a member of the governing boards of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce, Jewish Family Services of Northern New Jersey and Paterson Education Fund, as well as an executive board member of the Passaic Valley Council of Boy Scouts. Mr. Speaker; as we all know, educating and preparing the youth of this country is a great responsibility. That is why I rise today and commend Frederick Lang for his efforts. His commitment to our young Americans is an investment in our country's future. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-5 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3005, NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1938 | E1939 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3005"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3005"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1938-E1939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3005, NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 ______ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. DINGELL, Mr. Speaker, in connection with the passage of H.R. 3005, the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, I offer the following extension of my remarks to clarify the congressional intent underlying two key components of the legislation. SEC Exemptive Authority and Fraud The House bill and Senate amendment contained substantially identical provisions granting the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] general exemptive authority under both the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. See H. Rept. 104-622 at 38; S. Rept. 104-293 at 28. The conference agreement adopted those provisions. By the express terms of the exemption provisions, any exemption must be necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors. In that regard, Congress intends the public interest test to include the national public interests noted in the underlying statutes, the prevention of fraud and the preservation [[Page E1939]] of the financial integrity of the markets, as well as the promotion of responsible financial innovation and fair competition. Clearly exemptions from the antifraud provisions would not be in the public interest nor consistent with the protection of investors. This is consistent with the ex… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SAINTS PETER AND PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ITS 95TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1938 | E1938 | [{"name": "William O. Lipinski", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SAINTS PETER AND PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ITS 95TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to an outstanding church in my congressional district celebrating 95 years of service to its community this year. Founded just after the turn of the century, Saints Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riverside, IL, has served the spiritual needs of its congregation and the community at large since then. As we know, churches are the backbone of any community and Saints Peter and Paul has been one of the more important supporting structures of Riverside for more than nine decades. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Saints Peter and Paul on its 95th anniversary and wish the church many more years of service to its congregation and community. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1939 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SALUTING THE REOPENING OF THE SACRAMENTO MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1939 | E1939 | [{"name": "Richard W. Pombo", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1939 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SALUTING THE REOPENING OF THE SACRAMENTO MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM ______ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI HON. VIC FAZIO HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE HON. RICHARD W. POMBO of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MATSUI, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to pay tribute to all parties responsible for the grand reopening of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Originally opened in 1927, this landmark building served for almost 60 years as a multi-purpose venue for all manner of public gatherings, a forerunner of our modern community convention center. Besides hosting everything from operas, rock concerts, and religious revivals to circuses, conventions, and boxing matches, it is perhaps best remembered as the primary location for generations of school graduations. In 1986, the city was forced to close the building due to code violations and structural hazards. Sorely missed, the voters approved an initiative in 1992 to restore and reopen the auditorium in its original, multi-purpose configuration. Phase I of the renovation began in November of 1994. The project was unique in that rather than commission a set of architectural plans to be put out to bid, the city first established a minimum scope of work and a maximum project budget. Then a list of secondary renovation priorities was developed, with instructions to address as many of these items as possible within the budget. Finally, the city asked engineering, design and construction firms to form partnerships to bid on the job… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1940-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. ALLAN W. NESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1940 | E1940 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1940 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. ALLAN W. NESS ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brig. Gen. Allan W. Ness. On November 23, 1996, he will be honored on the occasion of his retirement as commander of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. Brigadier General Ness' distinguished career includes a yearlong tour in Tuy Hoa, Republic of Vietnam where he flew 247 combat missions. In 1988, he was selected to attend the NATO Defense College in Rome and shortly thereafter became deputy commander for operations of the 127th Tactical Fighter Wing. The promotion to brigadier general was effective as of September 1994. General Ness has served as commander of the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base for 3 years. He is responsible for successfully leading Selfridge through some of its greatest challenges since the opening of the base. General Ness implemented the conversion and consolidation of the 191st Fighter Group and 127th Fighter Wing which occurred because of significant downsizing of the units at Selfridge. He diligently fought an Army recommendation to pull out of the base and maintained a high state of readiness throughout the process. Through General Ness' leadership, a nationally recognized equal opportunity diversity training program was implemented. Selfridge has led the State and Nation in developing innovative programs to monitor, mentor, and motivate their members to appreciate diversity. I commend him for his years of service to the Selfridge Air National Guard B… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1940-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO FRANK CORRADI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1940 | E1941 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1940 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1940-E1941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FRANK CORRADI ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Frank Corradi of Cedar Grove for his outstanding public service record. Mr. Corradi is currently serving in the capacity of councilman/deputy mayor for the city of Cedar Grove in the Eighth Congressional District. Mr. Corradi's current public office is not his first involvement with his community. He participated on the church level through his position as parish finance council member, which he held from 1986 until 1990. In 1992, Mr. Corradi served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Cedar Grove, and in 1994, he held a seat on the Planning Board. Mr. Speaker, these positions reflect Mr. Corradi's qualities of responsibility, fiscal integrity, and dedication, which no doubt played a large role in his 1994 election to councilman/deputy mayor. Over the past 2 years, Mr. Corradi has accomplished a number of projects to better the lives of the people of Cedar Grove. He worked to increase the awareness of the residents [[Page E1941]] with regard to the need for an expanded recycling program. Mr. Corradi sponsored legislation to eliminate cigarette machines in all nonliquor serving establishments. He also helped to more thoroughly integrate the needs of the business community by creating committees to provide them with support. Mr. Speaker, these are just a few of Mr. Corradi's achievements. The people of Cedar Grove have benefited greatly from his constructive and fiscally responsible actions. I… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1940 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE LATE THEODORE R. (TEDD) McCANN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1940 | E1940 | [{"name": "Ralph Regula", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1940 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E1940]] TRIBUTE TO THE LATE THEODORE R. (TEDD) McCANN ______ HON. RALPH REGULA of ohio in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, on September 12, 1996, a former employee of the National Park Service, Theodore R. (Tedd) McCann passed away. Tedd's passing is mourned by his many friends and family, but his legacy lives on and is reflected in many of our Nation's National Parks across the country. Tedd was a park planner, but he was also a poet and an artist. His park plans were touched with his gift of words and his vision. One park that Tedd helped plan and that Congress subsequently established in 1974, is the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in northeast Ohio. He began studying the area in 1971. When Tedd was first given the assignment, he was skeptical. The Cuyahoga River was, after all, the river that caught fire in 1969 and was an icon for environmental pollution. Yet later, in Tedd's report back to Interior Secretary Rogers C.B. Morton, he called it ``a green shrouded miracle.'' He saw in the Cuyahoga Valley the potential of being what it has become today, a great urban national park that now serves over 3 million people a year who hike its trails and marvel at its scenery and enjoy its rich history. Tedd also had dreams for a much larger area, one that would extend further down the Ohio & Erie Canal and serve even more people throughout the region. But good things often need to start with smaller steps and he recognized that fact. Fortunately, at the end of the 104th Congress we were able to take that next big step, and establ… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1941 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | H.R. 3752, THE AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1941 | E1942 | [{"name": "Don Young", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3752"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3752"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3753"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1941 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1941-E1942] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H.R. 3752, THE AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT ______ speech of HON. DON YOUNG of alaska in the house of representatives Friday, October 4, 1996 Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, in a rollcall on September 26, 1996, the American Land Sovereignty Protection Act of 1996, which would reestablish the Congress as the ultimate decisionmaker in managing public lands and maintain sovereign control of lands in the United States, failed--by a 246 to 178 vote--to receive the two-thirds majority necessary to suspend the rules and pass the bill. The bill simply requires congressional approval of international land designations in the United States, primarily UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves. These designations, as presently handled, are an open invitation to the international community to interfere in U.S. domestic land-use decisions. I am amazed that a single Member of Congress would oppose legislation requiring congressional oversight of international land designations within the borders of the United States. What is unreasonable about Congress insisting that no land be designated for inclusion in international land use programs without the clear and direct approval of Congress? What is unreasonable about having local citizens and public officials participate in decisions on designating land near their homes for inclusion in an international land program? Many, many Americans from all sections of our country have called my office to say that they are concerned about the lack of congressional oversight over UNESCO international land desi… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1942 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3610, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1942 | E1943 | [{"name": "Tom Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3610"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1942 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1942-E1943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3610, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 ______ HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, October 22, 1996 Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the provision in the final Conference Agreement to the FY 1997 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Bill, which encourages the Department to pay particular attention to pediatric patients as it explores telemedicine initiatives that would provide cost-effective, accessible, and high quality services for DoD beneficiaries. The Department of Defense in the past decade, has experienced many of the same challenges confronting the Nation's private health care system--increasing costs, uneven access to health care services, and disparate benefit and cost-sharing packages for similarly-situated categories of beneficiaries. As DoD responds to these challenges, there is a particular need to ensure that the transition to managed care for pediatric patients within the Military Health Services System is handled with a high level of professionalism and care. The requirements of a reformed health care delivery system and the emergence of new medical and information technologies have radically changed the manner in which health care is provided and delivered to pediatric patients. Therefore, it is critically important for the Department to develop a partnership with a pediatric hospital which has the proven expertise and track record in the diagnosis and treatment of sick children. Children's National Medical Center (CNMC), located in the Nation's capita… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1943-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1956 HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION--REFLECTIONS OF CHARLES GATI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1943 | E1943 | [{"name": "Tom Lantos", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1943 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1956 HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION--REFLECTIONS OF CHARLES GATI ______ HON. TOM LANTOS of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the end of October, we will mark the 40th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. This is a particularly significant event because that uprising of the Hungarian people against communism and against the Soviet domination of the Hungarian nation was one of the most dramatic and critical events of the cold war era. As we reach the last days of October when the dramatic events unfolded 40 years ago, it is appropriate that we here in the United States--and particularly that we as Members of Congress--remember the events of 1956. It is most appropriate that we pay tribute to the brave people of Hungary who rose up against Soviet tanks and the heavily armed Red Army in an effort to win their freedom and regain their national independence. Mr. Speaker, one of the individuals who was a young man in Budapest at the time of those tumultuous events four decades ago was Dr. Charles Gati, who was one of the hundreds of thousands of Hungarians who fled their country in the aftermath of that tragic revolution. We are fortunate, indeed, to have him here as an American today, one of our finest scholars and analysts of Central and Eastern Europe. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1943-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO DR. MARCO BRUNO AND JOSEPH ALESSI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1943 | E1944 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1943 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1943-E1944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DR. MARCO BRUNO AND JOSEPH ALESSI ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, as we approach October, National Italian- American Heritage Month, being an Italian-American myself, I would like to commend two distinguished individuals from my congressional district for their dedication to increasing the awareness of Italian-American heritage. These two gentlemen, Dr. Marco Bruno and Mr. Joseph Alessi, were recently recognized by the Belleville Chapter of UNICO National for their accomplishments. Dr. Bruno is extremely active in the Italian-American community. He is a founder and charter member of the Center for Italian and Italian- American Culture, Inc. He has served as the center's vice president, a member of the board of trustees, chairman of the membership committee, participant and chairman of several other cultural and fundraising activities. Currently, Dr. Bruno is serving his third year as president of the executive board. He is a member of the National Italian American Foundation [NIAF]. Dr. Bruno has been a member of Cedar Grove UNICO for over 10 years and has served as chairman of the Heritage Committee. In addition, he has held the offices of vice president and president. In 1992, Dr. Bruno was honored as the Cedar Grove UNICO Man of the Year. His numerous activities with UNICO include various heritage programs, coordinator of the Columbus Day Parade, Christmas Toy Drive, and director of Italian language classes in Cedar Grove. He is a member of the UNICO Once Voice Committee and has… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1943 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING ON THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1943 | E1943 | [{"name": "Thomas M. Foglietta", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1943 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING ON THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging who will celebrate their 35th anniversary this October in Philadelphia. On November 26, 1961, a group of dedicated long-term care professionals met for 4 days at New York's Arden House to discuss the future role and mission of nonprofit providers in long-term care. Out of those discussions came the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. From its earliest days, the association and its members believed in a philosophy of care and service to the Nation's elderly. Its leaders coined the phrase ``social components of care'' to describe how significant both the nurturing and spiritual aspects of long-term care were in ensuring quality of care for residents of the Nation's health care and senior housing organizations. The association also pioneered the concept of resident decisionmaking, believing in the right of residents of homes for the aging to have a voice in their care and in the activities of the facility. The association's vision for the future is one in which every community offers an integrated and coordinated continuum of high quality, innovative and affordable health care, housing and home, and community-based services. Within this framework the qualities of compassion, benevolence, individual dignity, self-determination, diversity, … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1944-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO CLAREMONT McKENNA COLLEGE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1944 | E1944 | [{"name": "David Dreier", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1944 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CLAREMONT McKENNA COLLEGE ______ HON. DAVID DREIER of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to salute my alma mater on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Claremont McKenna College was founded in 1946. Most of its students were returning veterans who were given a chance to earn a college education thanks to the GI bill. Those young men, including my father, were determined to take the lessons of war and build a peaceful and prosperous Nation. Founding President George Benson, who will celebrate his 89th birthday in January, kept Claremont McKenna College focused on its mission to educate young men and women for responsible leadership in business and government. Today, Claremont McKenna is recognized as one of the Nation's finest colleges and enrolls nearly a thousand students from across the country and the world. Among its graduates are leaders in business, the arts, education, science, medicine, and of course, public service. I am proud to be a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and invite my colleagues to join me in saluting a remarkable institution. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1944-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO DR. ARMAND LEONE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1944 | E1944 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1944 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DR. ARMAND LEONE ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding individual of the Eighth Congressional District of New Jersey, Dr. Armand Leone. Dr. Leone has given a great deal of time and care to the people of Paterson through his undying service at Wayne General Hospital. A native of Paterson, Dr. Leone began his medical career in his hometown after graduating from New York Medical College in 1947. His first position was as a rotating intern at Wayne General, followed by a residency in pathology. With these experiences, Dr. Leone realized his inner calling to practice at Wayne General Hospital. Next, Dr. Leone served as the first radiology resident at St. Barnabas Hospital. His enthusiasm and dedication led him to serve a residency in radiation therapy and two preceptorships in nuclear medicine. Dr. Leone fulfilled his practicing desire in 1951 when he was appointed to the medical staff of Wayne General Hospital--then Paterson General. Later, he was appointed clinical professor at New York Medical College in Westchester. Currently, Dr. Leone serves as chairman of the department of radiology at Wayne General and chairman of the Wayne General Hospital Foundation. Mr. Speaker, it is overwhelmingly apparent that Dr. Leone's dedication to the practice of medicine warrants utmost admiration. His devotion to Wayne General Hospital and the individuals it serves goes above and beyond the call of normal doctors. I applaud the achievements of Dr. Armand … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1944-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SOUTH DADE/HOMESTEAD MOTORSPORTS EXHIBITION CENTER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1944 | E1945 | [{"name": "Peter Deutsch", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1944 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1944-E1945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SOUTH DADE/HOMESTEAD MOTORSPORTS EXHIBITION CENTER ______ HON. PETER DEUTSCH of florida in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I want to join my colleagues from south Florida in support of a new, significant economic development project which is planned for Homestead, FL. This project involves the establishment of a Motorsports Exhibition and Education Center as part of the existing South Dade/Homestead Motorsports Complex. Mr. Speaker, in 1992, Homestead and South Dade County experienced extreme damage from Hurricane Andrew which destroyed countless homes and businesses. In the years since the hurricane, we in south Florida have worked hard to restore and revitalize the economy of this community. It takes a true partnership of government and business to make such an economic recovery. The Motorsports Exhibition Center is an example of such a partnership. The city of Homestead and a number of businesses involved in the Motorsports Speedway have joined together in a nonprofit foundation to seek funding for establishment of the exhibition center which is expected to draw some half million tourists to the Motorsports Complex each year. The project will create hundreds of jobs throughout the South Dade area. Mr. Speaker, the city of Homestead has indicated that it plans to approach the Economic Development Administration [EDA] for partial funding of the Exhibition Center. We are hopeful that the agency will move expeditiously to review the project so that it may consider funding in fiscal year 1997. [[Page E1945]] Finally, Mr. Speaker, I w… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1944 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE RECEIVERSHIP COMPACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1944 | E1944 | [{"name": "Carlos J. Moorhead", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "189"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1944 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE RECEIVERSHIP COMPACT ______ HON. CARLOS J. MOORHEAD of california in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact is the product of the efforts of a group of state insurance regulators and legislators that were concerned about the problems that have been presented by the administration of multistate insurance receiverships. After examining the compact and its plan of operation, I became convinced that the compact would make an important contribution to the regulation of insurance by the States. As a result, I introduced House Joint Resolution 189 for the purpose of granting the explicit consent of Congress to the compact. I have come to believe, however, that the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact does not actually require congressional consent to be valid. The compact has now been adopted by four States, in addition to my home State of California, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, and New Hampshire. The compact is in the process of organizing its commission and establishing its rules so that it can fulfill its intended purpose of facilitating the open, fair, and efficient administration of insurance receiverships that have a multistate impact. A hearing on House Joint Resolution 189 took place before the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives on September 18, 1996. The testimony presented at the hearing, and the written submissions received both before and after the hearing, were, without exception, supportive of the … | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1945-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | PRIVATE PROPERTY CONGRESSIONAL VOTE INDEX | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1945 | E1951 | [{"name": "Wes Cooley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "5"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "260"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "450"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "925"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "961"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1022"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1158"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1977"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2099"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2127"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1945 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1945-E1951] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRIVATE PROPERTY CONGRESSIONAL VOTE INDEX ______ speech of HON. WES COOLEY of oregon in the house of representatives Friday, October 4, 1996 Mr. COOLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I bring to my colleague's attention the 1995-96 Private Property Rights Congressional Vote Index created and published by the League of Private Property Voters in Battle Ground, WA. This index, first published in 1990, was developed in response to actions of Federal agencies that result in the taking of private property without just compensation. The current index is sponsored by several hundred grassroots-wise use and private property rights groups. Among the Oregon cosponsors are Oregon Cattlemens Association, Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon Lands Coalition, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and Oregonians in Action. I urge my colleagues to read and study this index to learn more about the concerns of private property rights advocates. United States House of Representatives The votes listed below show how the House supported (S) or opposed (O) the League of Private Property Voters position. A description of each vote is listed below along with the scorecard. You will gain the greatest benefit by first looking up your Representative to see what his private property score was on the right side of the scorecard. Then read each vote description. The league private property position listed near the top of the scorecard shows how we believe your Representative should have voted on each issue. Check to see wheth… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1945 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1945 | E1945 | [{"name": "William J. Martini", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1945 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER ______ HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to The Daughters of Miriam Center, a nonprofit geriatric and rehabilitation center, which will be celebrating 75 years of excellence, with the opening of the Gallen Institute for Subacute Care on October 27, 1996. Mr. Speaker; as you know, one of America's greatest assets is the wisdom of our seniors. As Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter once said, ``Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.'' The Daughters of Miriam Center realizes the same sentiments that Justice Frankfurter once espoused. The 13 acre Daughters of Miriam Center campus consists of 340 beds with various services available to over 700 elderly persons. Mr. Speaker, the Daughters of Miriam Center was founded in 1921 by Nathan Bennet, a former Paterson mayor. It served as a shelter for elderly persons and orphaned children. Today, the Daughters of Miriam Center is acknowledged as one of the leading facilities in the Nation for the care of the elderly. It offers a nursing facility, subacute unit, the Gallen Institute for Subacute Care, sheltered workshop, medical day care, program for the elderly with outpatient alzheimer disease unit, two apartment buildings which offer congregate services, and the B.I. Cohen Family Building. Mr. Speaker; on behalf of my colleagues in Congress, I wish the Daughters of Miriam Center success in the opening of the new Gallen Institute and another… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H12303 | H12303 | 142 Cong. Rec. H12303 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12303] 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. 142 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1996 No. 143 House of Representatives ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12303-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H12303 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "193"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "194"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "632"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1087"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1281"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1874"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3155"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3219"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3249"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3378"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3452"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3568"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3632"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3864"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3910"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4083"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4137"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4194"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12303 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Pages H12303-H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee on House Administration, reported that that committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore [Mrs. Morella]: On October 9, 1996: H.R. 632. An act to enhance fairness in compensating owners of patents used by the United States. H.R. 1087. An act for the relief of Nguyen Quy An. H.R. 1281. An act to express the sense of the Congress that United States Government agencies in possession of records about individuals who are alleged to have committed Nazi war crimes should make these records public. H.R. 1776. An act to establish United States commemorative coin programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 1874. An act to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, Alabama. H.R. 3155. An act to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run in the State of Florida for study and potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. H.R. 3249. An act to authorize appropriations for a mining institute or institutes to develop domestic technological capabilities for the recovery of minerals from the Nation's seabed, and for other purposes. H.R. 3378. An act to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to extend the demonstration program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors. H.R. 3568. An act to designate 51.7 miles of the Clarion River, located in Pennsylvania, as a component of the National… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12303 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H12303 | H12303 | 142 Cong. Rec. H12303 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H12303]] RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WILSON submitted the following resignation from the House of Representatives: Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, October 8, 1996. Hon. George W. Bush, Governor of The State of Texas, State Capitol, Austin, Texas. Re Letter of resignation, Texas Congressional District No. 2. Dear Governor Bush: It has been my honor, and privilege, to serve my constituents in Texas for almost 40 years; four in the United States Navy; twelve in the Texas Legislature and the remainder in the U.S. House of Representatives. I have tried to give the very best I had to offer for my constituents, the State of Texas and my Country. If there were an opportunity to turn the clock back and start over, I would follow the same course. At this point of anyone's career, if he/she can look back and say, ``It was good.'', the ultimate fulfillment has been achieved. I can truthfully say, it was good. The book has closed on the 104th Congress. With that closure, I respectfully take my leave effective at the expiration of October 8, 1996. Thank you for your kind understanding of my resignation and for the many courtesies you have extended to me. Sincerely, Charles Wilson. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12304-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H12304 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "193"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HJRES", "number": "194"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "632"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1087"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1281"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1776"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1874"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3155"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3219"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3249"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3378"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3452"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3539"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3568"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3632"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3723"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3854"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3910"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4083"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4137"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4194"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12304 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee on House Oversight reported that that committee did on the following dates present to the President, for his approval, bills and joint resolutions of the House of the following titles: On October 4, 1996: H.R. 3539. An act to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R. 3723. An act to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect proprietary economic information, and for other purposes. On October 10, 1996: H.R. 632. An act to enhance fairness in compensating owners of patents used by the United States. H.R. 1087. An act for the relief of Nguyen Quy An. H.R. 1281. An act to express the sense of Congress that United States Government agencies in possession of records about individuals who are alleged to have committed Nazi war crimes should make these records public. H.R. 1776. An act to establish United States commemorative coin programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 1874. An act to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, Alabama. H.R. 3155. An act to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run in the State of Florida for study and potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. H.R. 3249. An act to authorize appropriations for a mining institute or institutes to develop domestic technological capabilities for the recovery of minerals from the Nation's seabed, and for othe… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12304-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H12304 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2041"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12304 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [Pursuant to the order of the House on September 28, 1996 the following report was filed on October 11, 1996:] Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Resources. H.R. 2041. A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide restitution to the people of Guam who suffered atrocities such as personal injury, forced labor, forced marches, internment, and death during the occupation of Guam in World War II, and for other purposes, with an amendment (Rept. 104-867 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12304-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SUBSEQUENT ACTION ON BILLS INITIALLY REFERRED UNDER TIME LIMITATIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H12304 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2041"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12304 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBSEQUENT ACTION ON BILLS INITIALLY REFERRED UNDER TIME LIMITATIONS Under clause 5 of rule X, the following actions were taken by the Speaker: [The following action occurred on October 11, 1996] H.R. 2041. Referral to the Committee on International Relations extended for a period ending not later than October 11, 1996. Referral to the Committee on the Judiciary extended for a period ending not later than October 31, 1996. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12304-5 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H12304 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2041"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12304 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the following action was taken by the Speaker: [The following action occurred on October 11, 1996] H.R. 2041. The Committee on International Relations discharged from further consideration. | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgH12304 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H12304 | H12304 | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "342"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1004"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1649"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1887"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2078"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2183"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2197"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2198"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. H12304 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [House] [Page H12304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Morella) announced her signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles: S. 342. An act to establish the Cache La Poudre River Corridor. S. 1004. An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Coast Guard, and for other purposes. S. 1194. An act to promote the research, identification, assessment, and exploration of marine mineral resources, and for other purposes. S. 1649. An act to extend contracts between the Bureau of Reclamation and irrigation districts in Kansas and Nebraska, and for other purposes. S. 1887. An act to make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 2078. An act to authorize the sale of excess Department of Defense aircraft to facilitate the suppression of wildfire. S. 2183. An act to make technical corrections to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. S. 2197. An act to extend the authorized period of stay within the United States for certain nurses. S. 2198. An act to provide for the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to continue in existence, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-6 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S12411 | S12411 | 142 Cong. Rec. S12411 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12411] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 142 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1996 No. 143 Senate ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12411 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | FOLLOWING UP ON THE HALPERIN NOMINATION | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12411 | S12418 | [{"name": "John McCain", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "391"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2216"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "6588"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12411 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12411-S12418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S12411]] FOLLOWING UP ON THE HALPERIN NOMINATION Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, in 1993, the Senate Armed Services Committee conducted an extensive review of the nomination of Morton Halperin to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Democracy and Peacekeeping. The committee held an open hearing on November 19, 1993, where Mr. Halperin appeared to answer questions regarding his qualifications, background, and activities. Subsequently, however, his nomination was withdrawn by the President. At that hearing, Mr. Halperin directly refuted certain information provided to the committee by Mr. Frank McNamara regarding Mr. Halperin's nomination. Inasmuch as Mr. McNamara was not present at the hearing and did not have an opportunity to testify before the committee, he was unable to defend his position regarding the nomination. Mr. President, I therefore ask that the following statement of Mr. McNamara, fully setting forth his views on Mr. Halperin's nomination, be inserted in the Record at this point for the information of Senators. The statement follows: Statement of Francis J. McNamara on the Nomination of Morton H. Halperin To Be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Democracy and Peacekeeping The following is offered in opposition to the confirmation of Morton H. Halperin as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Democracy and Peacekeeping. For some 25 years, as an employee of the Department of Defense and the National Security Council as well as in various private sector posts, he has violated security regulations and/or consistently attacked and strongly opposed generally accepted security practices, in addition to demonstrating extremely poor j… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12418 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE SENATE STAFF OF THE 104TH CONGRESS | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12418 | S12419 | [{"name": "Thomas A. Daschle", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12418 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12418-S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE SENATE STAFF OF THE 104TH CONGRESS Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, as the 104th Congress comes to a close, I want to recognize some of the people without whom the Senate simply could not operate--the loyal staff who served this institution with great dedication and pride. The sacrifices staff make are largely unknown to most people outside the Senate. For instance, during the final weeks of this session, many of the staff of the House and Senate appropriations committees worked over 100 hours straight to finalize the omnibus appropriations bill. When I leave for home after a late night, I generally pass by the Official Reporters of Debates, who face several more hours in the office to finish up that day's Congressional Record. Anyone who understands the Senate understands the crucial role staff plays. Today, I want to thank all Senate staff for their service to the Senate and to the Nation. In particular, I want to mention some of the people who are responsible for the daily operations of the Senate. I begin by expressing my gratitude to the office of the Secretary of the Senate. We have a new Secretary of the Senate, Gary Sisco. Though he has been on board only a few days, I am confident that Gary will be as easy to work with and will demonstrate the same dependable professionalism of his predecessor, Kelly Johnston. We also have a new Sergeant at Arms, Gregory Casey. We will miss former Sergeant at Arms Howard Greene's valuable knowledge of the Senate, but I am sure that Greg will approach the job with the same love for the Senate that Howard demonstrated. The Sergeant at Arms has been supported by the capable assistance of the former Deputy Sergeant at Arms, Joyce McCluney, and the current Deputy, Larry Harris. The … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HEFLIN | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12419 | S12419 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12419 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HEFLIN Mr. PELL. Mr. President, sometimes there are those among us whose Senatorial persona overshadows the full measure of past achievement. Such a man is the retiring senior Senator from Alabama [Mr. Heflin]. Those who witness his wisdom and dignity of bearing on the floor of the Senate have no difficulty in envisioning him as the chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. But they may not perceive the U.S. Marine of World War II who was wounded twice in combat and awarded the Silver Star. My own special insight into the exceptional character of Judge Heflin came when we shared the discomfort of a field trip into the Brazilian rain forest. As always his qualities of wit and wisdom shown through. Here in the Senate, his unshakable demeanor and integrity have endeared him to all and served as a model for the sort of decorum and comity which should pervade our proceedings. It was inevitable that we should award him with the thankless task of chairing the Select Committee on Ethics. I thank Judge Heflin for all he has done to enrich the life of the Senate, and I wish him well as he returns to Alabama. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR EXON | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12419 | S12419 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12419 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR EXON Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to express my best wishes to Senator James Exon, who is retiring from the Senate after 18 years of dedicated service to his constituents in Nebraska. He is a true friend and a respected and trusted colleague. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Exon has provided invaluable leadership in ensuring the integrity of our national defense. I have had the honor of working with him on the problem of U.S. nuclear weapons testing. At the end of the cold war, Senator Exon utilized his common sense and Midwestern values to grapple with the difficult task of defense downsizing. Senator Exon was not afraid to take on this, and other, difficult issues--deficit reduction and restricting foreign takeovers of businesses that are vital to our national security. Jim Exon has earned the respect and gratitude of his colleagues, constituents, and citizens of our Nation. I know that I shall miss my colleague from Nebraska and I wish him well in his future endeavors. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR COHEN | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12419 | S12419 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12419 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR COHEN Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I would like to pay tribute to Senator William Cohen who is returning to his homestate of Maine after serving with distinction in the Senate for 18 years. I'm glad to have the opportunity to honor my friend who has made such an outstanding contribution to our region and the country I have often lamented the rise in partisanship that has permeated this Chamber over the past several years. I continue to believe that our Nation is best served by leaders who have respect for different views and the ability to compromise and negotiate meaningful policy. Senator Cohen is not only a man who I believe shares this view, but has practiced it and made bipartisan consensus his trademark. Senator Cohen has been a leader in foregoing bipartisan solutions to some of our Nation's most vexing problems. To ensure the public's trust in Congress, Senator Cohen worked tirelessly with Senator Levin to help enact a lobby disclosure and gift ban. When America was embroiled in the Iran-Contra affair, Senator Cohen joined Senator Mitchell in examining and investigating allegations of misconduct by the executive branch. Senator Cohen has always sought a dialog to consider as many views as possible and supported legislation that holds all Senators to the highest standard. My colleague from New England, the senior Senator from Maine, is also the author of eight books. Senator Cohen is still a young man and while he will be greatly missed in the Senate, I wish him well in what I am sure will be a bright future. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419-5 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR BROWN | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12419 | S12420 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12419 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12419-S12420] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR BROWN Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I salute the senior Senator from Colorado [Mr. Brown] on the occasion of his retirement from the Senate. During this term here he has contributed a great deal, especially in his work on the Committee on Foreign Relations. During the first years of his term, he served as the ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on International Relations, where I especially appreciated his bipartisan support in helping to forge the State Department authorization bill. [[Page S12420]] Subsequently, in the 104th Congress, he assumed the chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, and conducted a remarkable number of hearings on matters relating to the area. I was especially pleased that he shared my strong and long-standing interest in the India subcontinent. While we frequently found ourselves on different sides of the issues, I always appreciated the great good humor that Hank Brown brought to his work on the committee, along with his unflagging energy. I thank him for that, and wish him well in all that lies ahead for him and his family. He is a fine man and one for whom I have high regard. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHNSTON | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12419 | S12419 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12419 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHNSTON Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I salute my old friend and colleague the senior Senator from Louisiana [Mr. Johnston] as he reaches the end of his distinguished Senate career. It has been my special good fortune to know Bennett Johnston as a friend, quite apart from our collegial work here in the Senate. I have enjoyed his hospitality on many occasions and have appreciated his good sportsmanship on the tennis court. As I said when he announced his intention to retire last year, he can always be called a straight shooter, in the best sense of the word. He will, of course, best be remembered for his landmark work as chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, particularly as that committee grappled with the new challenges posed by nuclear energy. I salute him for that, and I know that he has charted new ground where others will surely follow. One of the most difficult aspects of leaving this body is the loss of daily contact with colleagues whose friendship has enriched the experience of Senate service. Bennett Johnston has truly been one such colleague, and I wish all the best for him and his lovely wife, Mary, in all that lies ahead. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12420 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SOME PARTING THOUGHTS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12420 | S12422 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12420 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12420-S12422] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SOME PARTING THOUGHTS Mr. PELL. Mr. President, as I approach the end of my sixth term in the Senate, I look back at the 36 years with wonder and awe at what we have passed through, but with some concern for the future of our institutions in the century ahead. My concern is rooted in apprehension that human nature may not be keeping pace with the means now at our disposal to influence opinion and effect change. A long range, telescopic view of our place in history puts this concern in perspective, particularly as we approach the end of the second millennium. The thousand years that began with a tradition of chivalry in dank Medieval castles, ends with a distinctly unchivalrous, albeit more comfortable, world community tied together by the instant miracle of electronic communication and jet flight, but overshadowed by the still lingering threat of mass destruction. Considering these extremes, I am led to reflect that the rules of human behavior in the conduct of public affairs have not developed as rapidly as the provisions for human comfort, or the means of communication--or indeed, of mass destruction. Sometimes, it almost seems, to paraphrase a common humorous expression, as though we should ``stop the world'' and let the human spirit catch up with technological progress. So now I ask myself what guidance can we give to those who follow that would help them, short of stopping the world, to reconcile the realities of the day with the realm of the spirit? When I came to the Senate in 1961, it was, in retrospect, a time of almost unlimited possibilities. Most of us were imbued with a rather exuberant mind-set conditioned by recent events. We had lived through the economic crises of the 1930's and we had survived the… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12422-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | IMPORTANT WORK ON BEHALF OF WORKING PEOPLE DONE BY LABOR COMMITTEE DURING MY TENURE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12422 | S12422 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12422 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12422] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IMPORTANT WORK ON BEHALF OF WORKING PEOPLE DONE BY LABOR COMMITTEE DURING MY TENURE Mr. PELL. Mr. President, upon joining the U.S. Senate in January 1961, I became a member of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee--now called the Labor and Human Resources Committee. From the beginning of my career-long tenure on the committee until today, I have had the distinct honor of serving with and learning from some giants of the Senate and have had the pleasure of working on many important pieces of legislation. When I first joined the committee on January 1961--which, according to the Official Congressional Directory for the 87th Congress, met on the second and forth Thursdays of each month--membership of the committee included Ralph Yarborough of Texas, the great Jennings Randolph of West Virginia, Barry Goldwater, Everett Dirksen and my old, dear friend Jacob Javits. The following year, John Tower joined the committee. In 1963, our current ranking member Ted Kennedy first came to the committee. Few can question the wonderful work Senator Kennedy has done for America from his post on the committee. In the years following, many outstanding members of this body joined the committee and shared their skills and insights with us. Along with those I have already referred to, I have had the pleasure of working with many whose names are well known to this day: Robert F. Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Tom Eagleton, Alan Cranston, Richard Schweicker, my partner for many years on Education matters Robert Stafford, Orrin Hatch, Howard Metzenbaum, Strom Thurmond and our current Chair, the most gracious Nancy Kassebaum. I do not believe our committee has ever been led by a more evenhanded Chair. I think it is a tribute to the committee… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12422-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | CODETERMINATION | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12422 | S12423 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2499"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12422 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12422-S12423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CODETERMINATION Mr. PELL. Mr. President, for many years, I have been interested in the efforts of many countries in Europe to involve their workers in all levels of company decisionmaking. Employees serve on the board of directors which addresses long-term management of the company, the Supervisory or Administrative Board that deals with the daily operations of the company, and Works Councils which are localized with many councils existing within the same plant. This practice is often referred to as codetermination. While European-style codetermination would not be a perfect fit here in the United States, the concept of worker involvement remains valid. After years of bitter, and even violent interaction and with the ever increasing demands of a high-tech workplace in a [[Page S12423]] global economy, a more collaborative process has developed that brings workers and employers together on an ongoing basis. Companies ranging from Texas Instruments and IBM to Harley-Davidson motorcycles have instituted ongoing employer-employee work councils in which employees and employers cooperatively determine the direction of their company. There is, I believe, little disagreement about the value of these councils. There is, however, considerable debate about the legality of these groups. We are told by some that this disagreement produces a chilling effect that hinders the continued and future development of employer-employee work councils. I have worked for some time to find a balance. During the 103d Congress, I introduced legislation, S. 2499, which, among other features, established a formal election process for employee representatives to labor-management groups. During the 104th Congress, improved labor-management rel… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12422 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | IN HONOR OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S12422 | S12422 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12422 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12422] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF ALPHA DELTA KAPPA Mr. PELL. Mr. President. This month we celebrate the fine work of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. I would like to ask may colleagues to join me in paying tribute to this outstanding international organization of women educators. Founded in 1947, Alpha Delta Kappa today has nearly 60,000 members in 2,000 chapters located in towns and cities in every State and around the world in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. I am proud to say that we have eight strong chapters in Rhode Island. All the sorority members have been selected to join the honorary society by peers who have recognized their contributions in establishing high teaching standards and in promoting excellence and dedication. As a champion of teachers throughout my life, I am delighted to see these essential women receive the praise they deserve. Let no one think that the Alpha Delta Kappa members rest on their laurels. They make a major contribution to the lives of others through the sponsorship of educational scholarships and altruistic projects. In the past 2 years alone, members have given at the grassroots level over $3.9 million in monetary gifts, over $1.1 million in scholarships, and have provided over 1.3 million hours of volunteer service. I am particularly pleased that seven young women from foreign countries are each awarded $10,000 scholarships to study for 1 year in colleges and universities throughout the United States. Through is altruistic projects, members of Alpha Delta Kappa have contributed nearly $1 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and, since 1991, $100,000 to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. This is a remarkable contribution. In 1997, Alpha Delta Kappa will celebrate its golden anniversary.… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12423-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY WILLIAM DANTE BUCCI | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S12423 | S12424 | [{"name": "Rick Santorum", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12423 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12423-S12424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY WILLIAM DANTE BUCCI Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I have been made aware of plans to honor Mr. William Dante Bucci next month and I would like to take the opportunity to share with my colleagues the outstanding achievement and distinguished service he has displayed. Not only has Mr. Bucci displayed a high level of professional achievement and concern for his community, but he has also celebrated his family's heritage. Mr. Bucci was born in Philadelphia, PA, and has been a member of the Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, since 1 year of age. In fact, Bill is the longest continuously active member of the Ivy Ridge Lodge 251. William Bucci is a 1974 cum laude graduate of Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia, where he earned the Thomas E. Cahill Merit Award for outstanding achievement as a senior. Bill then earned a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy receiving a bachelor of science degree in 1982. Following his graduation from the Naval Academy and his naval service, Bill then demonstrated a high level of achievement in the world of business. After being Market Executive of the Year with the Xerox Corp. in Philadelphia, Bill was named a full partner and first vice president at age 29 in the brokerage firm Smith, Barney, Harris Upham & Co., Inc. William is a three-time winner of Smith, Barney's Broker of the Year Award and is a life member of their President's Club. In 1992, William joined Shearson Lehman Bros. as a senior vice president. Following the purchase of Shearson Lehman Bros. by Smith, Barney, Bill was recruited by Prudential Securities Inc. in Bala Cynwyd, PA, where he is now a senior vice presi… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12423 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | METRIC CONVERSION | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12423 | S12423 | [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12423 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] METRIC CONVERSION Mr. PELL. Mr. President, As my colleagues have heard me say many times before, The United States is the only industrialized country in the world that has not converted to the metric system of measurement. I ask my colleagues to imagine what we are missing by being so out of step with the rest of the world. The answer is basic: The United States stands to gain untold millions--possibly billions--in export trade we are currently losing because our non-metric products literally do not fit into international markets. The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that U.S. exports could be increased by up to 20 percent by offering metric-sized goods to international markets. In a booklet published by the Small Business Administration [SBA] for small businesses considering converting to the metric system, the SBA cites three examples of the trade problems caused by the production of nonmetric goods. Saudi Arabia rejected a shipment of American-made appliances because the power cords were 6 feet long rather than the 2 meter length required by Saudi law. A Middle Eastern company was forced to rewire all electronic equipment imported from the United States because standard American wire sizes are different from international standards. Countries around the world have great difficulty finding American lumber companies that will produce lumber in metric lengths for use in the construction. In that regard, I strongly believe that the Federal Government should lead by example and conduct its business, including all procurement, in the metric system. By doing business and thereby promoting the metric system, our Government would send a very important and badly needed signal to American businesses and our trade partners … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12424-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HONORING THE LAWRENCES ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S12424 | S12424 | [{"name": "John Ashcroft", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12424 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LAWRENCES ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, families are the cornerstone of America. The data are undeniable: Individuals from strong families contribute to the society. In an era when nearly half of all couples married today will see their union dissolve into divorce, I believe it is both instructive and important to honor those who have taken the commitment of ``till death us do part'' seriously, demonstrating successfully the timeless principles of love, honor, and fidelity. These characteristics make our country strong. For these important reasons, I rise today to honor Sherlie and Beulah Lawrence of Maplewood, MO, who, on November 9, 1996, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. My wife, Janet, and I took forward to the day we can celebrate a similar milestone. Sherlie and Beulah's commitment to the principles and values of their marriage deserves to be saluted and recognized. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12424-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HONORING THE MUNSONS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S12424 | S12424 | [{"name": "John Ashcroft", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12424 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE MUNSONS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, families are the cornerstone of America. The data are undeniable: Individuals from strong families contribute to the society. In an era when nearly half of all couples married today will see their union dissolve into divorce, I believe it is both instructive and important to honor those who have taken the commitment of ``till death us do part'' seriously, demonstrating successfully the timeless principles of love, honor, and fidelity. These characteristics make our country strong. For these important reasons, I rise today to honor Ed and Marty Munson of Marshfield, MO, who, on November 11, 1996, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. My wife, Janet, and I look forward to the day we can celebrate a similar milestone. Ed and Marty's commitment to the principles and values of their marriage deserves to be saluted and recognized. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12424-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | PRESIDENTIAL AWARD | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12424 | S12425 | [{"name": "Mark O. Hatfield", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12424 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12424-S12425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, on Wednesday, September 25, 1996, one of my favorite Oregon institutions was honored by the President of the United States. Saturday Academy of Oregon received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The award was presented to Kathryn Gail Whitney, executive director of the academy since 1983, in a ceremony in the Indian Treaty Room of the Old Executive Office Building. I am pleased to add my congratulations to this deserving organization. This award includes a $10,000 grant and a Presidential commemorative certificate. It is given to individuals and institutions which have encouraged minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to earn degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering; 10 individuals and 6 institutions were honored this year, the first year in which these awards were presented. Saturday Academy is a private, nonprofit precollege educational program established in 1983, and based at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology in the Portland, OR, metropolitan area. Four other Saturday Academy centers are located in Oregon. The academy enlists accomplished professionals from industry, higher education, and community agencies to create hands-on classes and apprenticeships for motivated 6th-through 12th-grade students. While the program focuses on science, math, and technology, instruction includes arts and humanities as well. The academy began in 1983 with three classes: Materials science, electronics, and large computer systems. Even while growing rapidly, Saturday Academy has worked for inclusiveness. This is an important goal in science and math education--we need strategies to encourage g… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12424 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12424 | S12424 | [{"name": "Rick Santorum", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12424 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today to call attention to provisions in the recently approved omnibus appropriations bill dealing with electronic benefits transfer [EBT]. In the waning hours of the negotiations on the omnibus appropriations bill, legislative language was inserted--sections 664 and 665-- providing for the delivery of EBT services by the Federal Government. In effect, the provision nullified an August 13, 1996, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision involving the procurement process in an EBT initiative under the direction of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While I supported passage of the omnibus appropriations bill, I have very serious concerns with the impact of the EBT language and, as a result of these provisions becoming law, remain concerned with the direction of EBT. The financial ramifications and impact associated with providing benefits through EBT are enormous. The fact these provisions were added to the bill and became law with virtually no congressional oversight is extremely troublesome. I am uncomfortable with Congress overturning court decisions and ultimately directing multimillion dollar contracts without review. These provisions on EBT have not been reviewed in detail by the committees of jurisdiction nor have they been subject to hearings. Mr. President, throughout my service in Congress, I have focused considerable legislative effort in the area of social policy, and I'm very pleased to have played a role in the development and direction of the landmark welfare policies that became law earlier this year. The efficiencies associated with delivering social service benefits through EBT have been an integral part of welfare reform discussions over the past … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12425 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | REFLECTIONS ON U.S. AGRICULTURAL POLICY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12425 | S12435 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "1627"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2029"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12425 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12425-S12435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REFLECTIONS ON U.S. AGRICULTURAL POLICY Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I have had the opportunity to serve on the Committee on Agriculture since 1981. The agricultural community in Alabama and the Nation, while small in number, is a considerable part of our economy. In fact in Alabama, agriculture and forestry are the largest sectors of the economy. Therefore, I felt compelled to serve on this committee. It has been extremely difficult for most of the newspaper reporters in Alabama to cover the action of this committee. I felt at times that my press secretary needed to give them a map to find the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing room. The issues are complicated and few reporters have an understanding of the basics of farm policy. As a general rule, this accounts for the sparsity of news stories about agriculture in Alabama and Washington newspapers. In addition to farm programs, the committee had jurisdiction over a great number of rural development programs, rural electrification, and rural water programs that are an extremely important aspect that can improve the daily lives of the millions of people that live in rural areas of this Nation. The agricultural community is considerably better off today than when I came to the Senate in 1979. During my years on the Agriculture Committee, we have been able to craft foreign policy which provides market stability and allows U.S. farmers to aggressively pursue international markets. At the same time, these farm programs have dramatically reduced the cost to the U.S. Treasury. And the most important part that is so often overlooked, American farms provide a stable supply of food for American families at a lower cost than any part of the world. Legislation passed by the Committee is o… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12435-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THANKS TO STAFF | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12435 | S12439 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12435 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12435-S12439] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANKS TO STAFF Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, on the last day the Senate was in session, October 4, I stood on the floor and briefly thanked my staff members for all their hard work over the years. At that time, I had a list of their names, hometowns, and date of joining our staff inserted into the Congressional Record. I also said that later, I would make additional comments about each of those. As I said, it is easy to take staff for granted. Much of what they do is carried out in such a way that we might not be aware always of what they are doing. But they put in long hours just like we do. They are dedicated not only to us, but to the States we serve. My staff has helped thousands of Alabamians and other citizens with problems, questions, projects, and other general concerns. I have been fortunate to have many long-time staff members who have been with me for many years, some since my first year in the Senate. Others have not been here as long, but have still made valuable contributions. Most have come from Alabama or had some connection to the State, such as being an alumnus of a university there, but others have come from the Washington area or other parts of the east coast. I am proud of my staff, both here in Washington and in the four State offices. They have done an outstanding job for the Senate, for the State of Alabama, and for the Nation and I thank all of them and wish them well as they retire or move on to new career opportunities. I would now like to say a few words about each of those who are still serving with us during these final weeks of my term. steve raby Heading up my Washington staff is Steve Raby, my administrative assistant. Over the years, Steve has been … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12435 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE KIKA DE LA GARZA | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12435 | S12435 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12435 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE KIKA DE LA GARZA Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the Honorable Kika de la Garza. There is nobody in the U.S. Congress more deserving of a tribute than the distinguished and longtime chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and defender of rural America and family farms. Kika de la Garza began his elected public service with six terms in the Texas House of Representatives and was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1964. Kika was immediately appointed to the Agriculture Committee and has served as the committee chairman since 1981. As a matter of fact, Kika was the first Hispanic American to head-up a standing committee of the House of Representatives. Kika de la Garza is very proud of his Hispanic heritage, and with good reason. Kika can trace his ancestry back to one of the ruling families of Spain and to one of the earliest settlers of Texas. Don Martin de Leon and his wife, Dona de la Garza, petitioned the Spanish Governor in San Antonio for the right to establish a permanent settlement in Texas long before Moses Austin had received permission. Kika is also proud of his Alabama ancestry, as he often reminds me that he can trace some of his forebears to Etowah County, AL. During his tenure as committee chairman, Kika de la Garza has successfully guided the passage of three omnibus farm bills. He is also responsible for a major overhaul of the agricultural lending system, Federal crop insurance reform, reorganization of the USDA, and reforms in pesticide laws. Chairman de la Garza has also brought special attention to rural development and the needs of rural families. He has fought tirelessly for rural development programs such as rural waste and water systems. Th… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12439-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12439 | S12439 | [{"name": "Paul S. Sarbanes", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12439 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12439] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise to offer my congratulations to the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland Baltimore campus and its dean, Dr. Barbara Heller, as ground breaking begins for a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to provide an exceptional environment for students to obtain a high-technology, interactive nursing education. The 150,000-square-foot building will combine cutting edge technology with the existing topnotch, challenging curriculum. Since its establishment in 1889, the school of nursing in Baltimore has proven to be a nationally recognized leader in the nursing profession, providing high quality, specialized training for nurses across the country. The school ranks consistently among the top 10 schools of nursing in the United States and was recently listed as sixth in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report. The school is a leading supplier of professional nurses for Maryland, with close to 82 percent of its graduates practicing in the State. With the increased demand for well-prepared nurses in health care delivery, I am confident that the school's graduates will provide this exceptional care to Maryland residents, as well as to all of our Nation's citizens. As the first school in the world with a nursing informatics program, as well as the Nation's first program in nursing health policy, the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland Baltimore campus is a leader in providing the innovative knowledge and skills required to practice in an ever-changing profession. The school currently offers concentrations in a variety of fields including oncology, additions, neonatal intensive care, primary care, gerontology, informatics, and community-based … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12439-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12439 | S12440 | [{"name": "Paul S. Sarbanes", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12439 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12439-S12440] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I am very pleased that the Senate earlier this month passed legislation, as part of the omnibus parks bill, to authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to establish a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia. I first introduced this legislation in the U.S. Senate in 1985 and have reintroduced it in each succeeding Congress. While we have been able to move this legislation through the Senate in two previous Congresses, until now it has failed to pass the House of Representatives. Fortunately, the bill has now also passed in the House of Representatives, thanks to the good work of Congresswoman Morella and Congressman Dixon. Since 1955, when in Montgomery, AL, Dr. King became a national hero and [[Page S12440]] an acknowledged leader in the civil rights struggle, until his tragic death in Memphis, TN, in 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., made an extraordinary contribution to the evolving history of our Nation. His courageous stands and unyielding belief in the tenet of nonviolence reawakened our Nation to the injustice and discrimination which continued to exist 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation and the enactment of the guarantees of the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Mr. President, Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to achieving equal treatment and enfranchisement for all Americans through nonviolent means, and a memorial in the Nation's Capital honoring Dr. King's tremendous contributions is long overdue. I want to again extend my thanks to all those who have worked so hard to bring this effort to fruition. Without their tireless efforts over the years, this important legislation would not have bee… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12439 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THORTON STEARNS | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12439 | S12439 | [{"name": "John F. Kerry", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12439 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12439] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THORTON STEARNS Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I am pleased to offer congratulations to Thorton Stearns, a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and longtime resident of Winchester, MA, who is the first recipient of the Eugene Joseph McCarthy Philanthropist of the Year Award, presented by Winchester Hospital. For more than 15 years, Mr. Stearns has generously supported the hospital's philanthropic efforts. He has embodied the spirit of philanthropy of Mr. Eugene McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was a quiet, private, but generous man who upon his passing left Winchester Hospital and numerous other charities a $1 million bequest. Thorton Stearns, known affectionately to the staff of Winchester Hospital as ``Thorny,'' has served the hospital as a corporator. He has acknowledged that his philanthropy has a component of self-interest, having said, ``I have used the hospital and I might need its services again; therefore, it is important that I support the hospital financially.'' Now chairman of the Vacuum Barrier Corp., which he founded in 1958, Thorton Stearns continues to be an active member of the Winchester community. I am pleased to recognize his efforts on behalf of Winchester Hospital and wish to congratulate him on being chosen as the first recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year Award. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12440-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. RONALD R. BLANCK | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12440 | S12440 | [{"name": "Strom Thurmond", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12440 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12440] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. RONALD R. BLANCK Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, reaching the top of one's profession is perhaps the most rewarding experience any person can achieve in their career, and today, I pay tribute to a good friend, Lt. Gen. Ronald R. Blanck, who has reached the pinnacle of the Army's Medical Corps with his promotion to the position of Surgeon General of the Army. When one thinks of military medicine, the image that comes to the minds of most people is that of an Army medic rushing to the aid of a fallen comrade. While there is probably no sight more comforting to a wounded soldier than a medic, Army medicine goes far beyond the soldiers who brave fire on battlefields in order to save lives. Included in the Army Medical Corps are doctors, nurses, and specialists of all kinds who serve in a sophisticated system of clinics, hospitals, and research facilities. No matter where they are stationed, soldiers have access to excellent care thanks to the efforts of the selfless men and women of the Medical Corps and the leadership provided by the Surgeon General of the Army. As he packs his bags and leaves the Capital area for his new job at Fort Sam Houston, TX, General Blanck assumes this post with the praises of his patients, as well as his peers in both the Army and in the medical fields of the other services. Throughout his career as a doctor and Army officer, the new surgeon general has established a respected, and well-deserved, record for professionalism, leadership and, most importantly, compassionate care. Beginning with his initial assignment as a battalion surgeon in Vietnam to his tenure as the commander of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, General Blanck has repeatedly sought innovative and more efficient manners in whic… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12440-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MABEL LEE BURROUGHS | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12440 | S12441 | [{"name": "Strom Thurmond", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12440 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12440-S12441] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MABEL LEE BURROUGHS Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I today pay tribute to Mrs. Mabel Lee Burroughs, who recently passed away after leading a very long and rewarding life. The region of South Carolina that stretches from just north of Charleston up to the North Carolina line, and only a few hundreds west--literally not much further than a stone's throw from the edge of the sand dunes--is known as the Grand Strand. This area has always been famous for having some of America's most beautiful beaches, and for years it has been one of the favored vacation destinations of people from around the world. Much of the popularity of the Grand Strand can be attributed to the work and vision of the Burroughs family. The late James Burroughs, Mabel's husband, was a successful community and business leader who, along with a number of other individuals, became interested in the commercial potential of the Grand Strand as a resort area. In the years following World War II, these development pioneers were responsible for converting Myrtle Beach from a quiet and little known stretch of sunkissed sand to an area that offers unlimited recreational opportunities for tourists and South Carolina residents. This tradition of entrepreneurial spirit and business success is being carried on by Egerton Burroughs, the son of Mabel and James, who is the developer of the successful and popular family attraction, Broadway on the Beach. Without question, the late Mrs. Burroughs played an important role in her husband's business successes, and certainly served as a trusted adviser in his dealings. For almost 20 years she served as an account associate with the family-owned firm, Myrtle Beach Farms, as well as being an original trustee and secre… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12440 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HAROLD JINKS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12440 | S12440 | [{"name": "Dale Bumpers", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12440 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12440] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HAROLD JINKS Mr. BUMPERS. Mr. President, Arkansas lost one of its treasures last week. Harold Jinks of Piggott, AR, whom Arkansans affectionately refer to as ``Mr. Democrat,'' passed away at the age of 90. If the term ``yellow-dog Democrat'' were in the dictionary, Harold Jinks would be listed as the definition. Though Harold Jinks studied to be a farmer in school, it was the study and practice of politics that sustained him throughout his life. A friend to many Presidents and to every major Democratic officeholder in Arkansas, Harold Jinks brought enthusiasm into every rook he entered. He admonished young people about their duty to vote and be involved in politics. To Harold, being a mere spectator in politics was a sin. You had a duty to be a player. Active in his community and his church, Harold worked for many years at USDA and was at one time a special assistant to the regional director of the U.S. Postal Service. Harold was southwest regional director for the Democratic National Convention in 1957 and attended most conventions thereafter either as a delegate or strong advocate for the national ticket. He chaired the Arkansas Committee on Seniors for Carter-Mondale. In retirement, if you could call it that with Harold, he authored books and founded the Senior Democrats of Arkansas and served as chairman of the Arkansas Joint Legislative Committee of the National Retired Teachers Association and AARP. He also found time to organize the Washington-based Buy American Action Coalition to promote the buying of American products. He was a walking whirlwind of activity, and always at work promoting a cause or a candidate. A virtual encyclopedia, he enjoyed the history of politics as much as he did the campaigns. M… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12441 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | REPORT CONCERNING THE CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY [LIBERTAD] ACT OF 1996 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12441 | S12442 | [{"name": "Jesse Helms", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12441 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12441-S12442] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT CONCERNING THE CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY [LIBERTAD] ACT OF 1996 Mr. HELMS. I wish to bring to my colleagues' attention a report submitted by the Secretary of State on ``The Settlement of Outstanding United States Claims to Confiscated Property in Cuba'' as mandated by Public Law 104-114, the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity [LIBERTAD] Act, and I ask that it be printed in the Record. The report follows: Department of State, Washington, DC, September 27, 1996. Hon. Jesse Helms, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Senate. Dear Mr. Chairman: In accordance with the provisions of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996, we are filing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the report entitled the Settlement of Outstanding United States Claims to Confiscated Property in Cuba, required by Section 207 of the Act. Copies of this document are also being filed with the House International Relations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on this issue or on any other matter. Sincerely, Barbara Larkin, Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. Enclosure: Section 207 report. Settlement of Outstanding United States Claims to Confiscated Property in Cuba (Report to Congress Under Section 207 of the Cuban Liberty and … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12442-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12442 | S12442 | [{"name": "Bob Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12442 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12442] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I today pay tribute to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New Hampshire on the occasion of their 17th Annual Conference and Membership Meeting. This educational conference is being held on October 26 at Rundlett School in Concord, NH. Those participating will have an excellent opportunity to attend workshops, view informative displays, and talk to alliance members. I congratulate all the alliance volunteers for hosting this important conference and extend a special welcome to those who will be in attendance. The New Hampshire Alliance for the Mentally Ill strives to better the lives of those with mental illnesses or serious emotional disorders, promote the rights of the mentally ill, and educate the public about mental illness. Their goals are to highlight numerous services available to the mentally ill, especially focusing on youngsters and seniors. I commend the New Hampshire Alliance for the Mentally Ill for their hard work and dedication to increasing the level of awareness of mental illness. Their conference will provide an excellent opportunity for those attending to learn more about the alliance and their objectives. Again, I would like to welcome all the participants who are attending this educational conference and congratulate those who have worked so hard to organize the conference. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12442-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S NATURE CONSERVANCY CHAPTER FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PROGRESS AWARD | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12442 | S12443 | [{"name": "Bob Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12442 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12442-S12443] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S NATURE CONSERVANCY CHAPTER FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PROGRESS AWARD Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I today pay tribute to New Hampshire's Nature Conservancy for receiving the National Program Progress Award. The New Hampshire chapter was presented with this award, one of the Nature Conservancy's highest honors, at the Nature Conservancy's National Annual Trustees Meeting on September 30. The New Hampshire chapter has earned this award for their outstanding work in protecting Sheldrick Forest, a 227-acre old-growth forest located in Wilton, NH. The conservancy launched a multifaceted grassroots campaign to save the forest from development. Through its campaign the conservancy raised the property's purchasing price to $550,000. The New Hampshire chapter also purchased Sheldrick Forest, making it the conservancy's 17th preserve in the State. This was an outstanding accomplishment. In addition to the conservancy's dedicated actions to save Sheldrick Forest its members were recognized for their efforts to protect the Great Bay estuary system, for supporting the Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve in Ecuador, and for creating the Mount Teneriffe preserve in Milton, which is home to a federally listed endangered orchid species. The New Hampshire Nature Conservancy chapter has worked hard to preserve New Hampshire's [[Page S12443]] beautiful environment. The conservancy's members should be proud of this distinguished award and their great success in preservation that it celebrates. A national awards committee, drawn from among the Nature Conservancy's 50 State chapters, its 21 programs in Latin America, and its offices on the Pacific Rim and in Indonesia, selected the New Hampshire Chapter for the Nat… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12442 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AS THEY HOLD THEIR FIFTH ANNUAL FALL GAMES | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12442 | S12442 | [{"name": "Bob Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12442 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12442] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AS THEY HOLD THEIR FIFTH ANNUAL FALL GAMES Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I today recognize the New Hampshire Special Olympics participants and volunteers as they hold their fifth annual fall games, their second largest event of the year. On October 26, more than 550 athletes, 200 coaches, and 300 New Hampshire volunteers will gather in Concord, NH to participate in the Special Olympics fall games. The games, which will be held on the beautiful campus of St. Paul's School, are certain to be met with enthusiasm and excitement by participants and volunteers alike. I would like to extend a special New Hampshire welcome to everyone who will partake in this special day. Above all else, I would like to recognize the participants. All 550 athletes devoted countless hours and a tremendous amount of hard work and perseverance in preparation for this event. I truly admire their dedication and courage as they come forward to compete in these seven difficult sporting events. All of them are top-notch athletes and should be very proud of their efforts. May all the Olympians enjoy their day. The New Hampshire Special Olympics fall games would not be possible without the help of so many volunteers who work behind the scenes. Volunteers are truly essential to the success of the fall Special Olympic games. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the New Hampshire volunteers who make this wonderful day possible. I would also like to commend New Hampshire Special Olympic's executive director, Mike Quinn, and his capable staff. They have dedicated countless hours of their time to make the Special Olympics a success, and have allowed the residents of New Hampshire to come out and show their G… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12443 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM AND MEDICAL RESEARCH | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12443 | S12445 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12443 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12443-S12445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM AND MEDICAL RESEARCH Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, over the years, we have participated in many efforts to assist the people of Alabama and the Nation in the area of health care, particularly in insuring adequate funding for biomedical research programs. The various budget battles to ensure that cancer research is maintained at the highest effective level became an annual effort during my tenure as a U.S. Senator. During the mid-1980's, it became necessary for me to author several amendments to various spending bills in order for important cancer research to be adequately conducted. Cancer is a disease that knows no class, income levels, lifestyle, race, or sex. It can strike anyone at any time, as evidenced by studies estimating that almost 1 million Americans develop this deadly disease annually. In Alabama, important research through grants from the National Institutes of Health [NIH] is being carried on at 13 universities, hospitals, and research institutes. Research particularly crucial to our efforts to conquer cancer is being done at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, the Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. These institutions are well known for their important contributions to cancer research. The cancer research community throughout America, and the world, knows that one of the true flagships of cancer research is the Cancer Core Center at UAB, which has been listed among the three top U.S. centers for cancer research. It is one of the first centers recognized by the National Cancer Institute, and has experienced remarkable growth. In addition, it has developed some of the most sophisticated resources for basic science and clini… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12445 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED SPACE EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12445 | S12451 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12445 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12445-S12451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED SPACE EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, at the beginning of my first term, my appointment to the Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space was beneficial, primarily because my home State of Alabama contains the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Alabama is historically an economically disadvantaged State, and by creating a high-technology corridor through northern Alabama, we have been able to provide jobs at NASA and the defense and space-related activities in the area. Alabama is now near the top of the list in terms of the number of high-technology industries. But in fairness, it should be understood that a Senator learns to have a dual purpose in what he does. It may sound cynical to say that I was working for my own State and my own electorate, but that was my job. I didn't have any particular expertise in the Space Program before arriving here, but learned about it because it was important to Alabama. My predecessor in the Senate, John Sparkman, had also taken an interest in space policy. He was a native of Huntsville. While serving on this subcommittee, an appreciation of the national, and in fact global, need to pursue the study and exploration of space and also an appreciation of the need to travel in space in order to expand the scope of humanity became more clear to me. Joe Moquin and Charles Grainger, who represented the Federal Affairs Division of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, as well as others, were helpful as I studied these exciting issues. Recent advances at NASA highlight these needs powerfully. Our voyages to Mars, combined with a recent discovery on Earth, have allowed us to deduce that life may have existed on another planet. The Hubble space t… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12451 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND COURT REFORM | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12451 | S12455 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1198"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2807"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12451 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12451-S12455] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND COURT REFORM Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, as the end of the 104th Congress was drawing to a close, I began making a series of speeches summarizing my activities and legislative efforts relating to some of the major policy issue areas facing our Nation. My purpose was to reflect upon and generally summarize my three terms in the Senate, pointing out progress, key accomplishments, disappointments, and suggestions for the future. So far, I have focused on the areas of civil rights and national defense and foreign policy. Here, I will devote some attention to my role as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Much of my statement on civil rights issues focused on activities within the Judiciary Committee, since these issues often arise in the context of court cases and nominations. I will reiterate some of that material here, but will focus more on court reform and the administration of justice, issues which were not discussed at length in that statement on civil rights. While serving as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, my primary goal was to modernize the State's system of justice. The backlog of cases when I came into office was staggering, so we set out immediately to pass reform of the judicial article, which is the part of the State constitution outlining the State judiciary. During my term, we were successful in getting the people to adopt a new article to the State's constitution in the form of a constitutional amendment which was known as the new judicial article and in getting the State legislature to pass a judicial article implementation bill, which some say became a model for the Nation. I was extremely proud of our efforts and of the many hundreds of people who came together t… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12455 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO MARSHALL B. DURBIN, SR. | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12455 | S12456 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12455 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12455-S12456] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MARSHALL B. DURBIN, SR. Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, just before the sine die adjournment, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama announced that the late Marshall B. Durbin, Sr., would be inducted posthumously into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Marshall Durbin was the sort of business visionary blessed with the ability to turn his dreams into the reality of accomplishments. Born to O.C. Durbin and Ola Culp Durbin February 27, 1901, in Chilton County, AL, Marshall Durbin, Sr., passed away in November 1971, leaving behind him then four brothers, five sisters, a widow, a son, and what is now one of the top poultry companies in the United States, with facilities in three States, markets as far flung as Russia and the Far East, annual sales of about $200 million, and more than 2,200 employees. To gain a more complete understanding of Marshall Durbin, Sr., it helps to turn the pages of history back to the late 1920's when the enterprising young Alabamian--whose formal education ended at third grade--moved off the family farm to the big city of Birmingham to enter the real estate business. But the stock market crash of October 1929, followed by the Great Depression, led him quickly to the conclusion that this would not be the most profitable course to follow. Reviewing his options, Mr. Durbin decided that regardless of economic conditions, ``People will want to eat.'' So in 1930, with $500 in funds borrowed from his bride, the late Eula Sims Durbin, he established a retail fish stand. Two years later, he added poultry--and a second stand. From those small retail stands Marshall Durbin Cos., grew into its present-day status as a vertically integrated company, complete with its own hatcheries, b… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12456-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO BILL MITCHELL | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12456 | S12456 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12456 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12456] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BILL MITCHELL Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, just before the sine die adjournment, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama announced that Bill Mitchell would be one of its inductees this year. Bill is the retired president of First National Bank of Florence, which is now SunTrust Bank. This University of Alabama Law School graduate has spent his life serving his community. He has served as president of the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Regional Library Board, the Florence Chamber of Commerce, the Florence Rotary Club, and the Lauderdale County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Bill has also been a member of the board of directors of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, the University of Alabama College of Commerce and Business Administration Board of Visitors, and the University of North Alabama president's cabinet. His rich heritage suits this honor well. He still attends First Presbyterian Church in Florence, where his great-grandfather, a Scotch- Irish immigrant, served as pastor during the 1850's. His grandfather served as a probate judge, a representative in the Alabama Legislature, and State tax commissioner. His father served in the State senate and as president of the Alabama State Bar. Bill earned a noncombatant Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Legion of Merit award for his service during World War II. Before going into banking, he practiced law in Florence from 1946 to 1958. According to an Alabama Business Hall of Fame report, the purpose of this award is to honor ``the names and accomplishments of the State's most distinguished business leaders.'' Bill Mitchell … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12456-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | REGARDING H.R. 2505 ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12456 | S12458 | [{"name": "Frank H. Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2505"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2505"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "2505"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12456 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12456-S12458] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REGARDING H.R. 2505 ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, during the closing days of the 104th Congress, I spoke many times about how a single Senator, with or without cause, can prevent any piece of legislation from moving forward, even if it is noncontroversial. Unfortunately, this seems to be the case with a piece of legislation that is very important to me and the people of my State. H.R. 2505 was passed by the House on September 26, 1996, at that time I had the legislation held at the desk in the Senate and continually tried to get it passed. Unfortunately, I was told that there was a Democratic hold on this legislation and it would not be able to move through the Senate in the final hours. I am deeply disappointed by this and am even more disturbed knowing that it was the result of a political decision and not one based on substance. H.R. 2505 is a bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to make certain clarifications to the land bank protection provisions, and for other purposes. I supported all of the provisions in this package, Mr. President, and am very disappointed that it was not allowed to move forward on the floor of the U.S. Senate. The greatest consequence the failure to pass this legislation will have on the people of Alaska will be felt most severely in the Calista region. Section 5 of H.R. 2505 implements a land exchange with the Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native regional corporation organized under the authority of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. This exchange, originally authorized in 1991, by Public Law 102-172, would provide for the United States to acquire approximately 225,000 acres of Calista and village corporation lands and interests in lands within the Y… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12456 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO GOODWYN L. MYRICK | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12456 | S12456 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12456 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12456] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO GOODWYN L. MYRICK Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, just before the sine die adjournment, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama announced that Goodwyn L. Myrick, the president and chief executive of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance Co., would be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Goodwyn is a native of Etowah County, AL, where he was born in 1925. He established his first dairy herd in 1944 with eight cows. Today, M & H Farms--a partnership between Goodwyn, his son, Greg, his daughter, Donna, and son-in-law, Tony Haynes--has over 400 Holstein dairy cows and 700 head of beef cattle. It encompasses two farms and more than 2,000 acres. In 1978, he was elected president of the Alabama Farmers Federation, and is currently serving his ninth term as president of the federation and Alfa Insurance Co. During his tenure, Alfa has had the greatest amount of storm losses and the greatest amount of growth in its history, with $267 million in losses since 1978. At the same time, it has grown by 1,000 percent. The Alabama Farmers Federation has seen its membership grow from 223,000 in 1980 to nearly 400,000 today. Goodwyn's previous positions include president of the Etowah County Farm Bureau Federation; the board of directors of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation--predecessor organization to the Alabama Farmers Federation; and vice president of the federation. Considered one of the most influential businessmen in the State, Goodwyn joins the ranks of over 100 other distinguished corporate leaders in the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. These previous inductees include George Washington Carver, Winton ``Red'' Blount, and Aaron Aronov. I am pleased to commend and congratulate Goodwyn… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12458 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | ADDRESS BY AMBASSADOR RICHARD GARDNER: ``FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT AND WORLD ORDER: THE WORLD WE SOUGHT AND THE WORLD WE HAVE'' | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12458 | S12463 | [{"name": "Edward M. Kennedy", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12458 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12458-S12463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDRESS BY AMBASSADOR RICHARD GARDNER: ``FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT AND WORLD ORDER: THE WORLD WE SOUGHT AND THE WORLD WE HAVE'' Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, Richard Gardner, the U.S. Ambassador to Spain and one of the Nation's most respected authorities on foreign policy, delivered an important address in Turin, Italy, last month at a conference on the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt in modern international relations. Ambassador Gardner's address is an eloquent and instructive analysis of President Roosevelt's remarkable leadership in leading the United States out of the isolationism that marked the [[Page S12459]] years before World War II and his vision of a post-war world in which nations could and would work together to achieve common security, promote economic development, and protect human rights. Ambassador Gardner also perceptively analyzes our current efforts with other nations to adapt these goals and ideals to the practical conditions and needs of the modern world. At a time when some in Congress are inclined to prefer isolationism and unilateral action, Ambassador Gardner's address offers a compelling analysis that ``practical internationalism'' is the right approach for the future. I believe that his address will be of great interest to all of us in Congress and to many others in the country, and I ask that it may be printed in the Record. The material follows: Franklin Roosevelt and World Order: The World We Sought and the World We Have (Address by Richard N. Gardner, U.S. Ambassador to Spain, at the Conference on The Legacy of FDR) January 6, 1941: Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini are the masters of Western Europe. Nazi armies have over-run … | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12463-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | SECTION 1102 OF THE COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12463 | S12464 | [{"name": "Ted Stevens", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1004"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1004"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12463 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12463-S12464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SECTION 1102 OF THE COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 Mr. STEVENS. As chairman of the Senate Oceans and Fisheries Subcommittee, I wish to comment on section 1102 of S. 1004, my bill to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard which was recently passed by both the House and Senate. Section 1102 provides funding for the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute [OSRI] located in Cordova, AK. The OSRI was created under section 5001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 [OPA '90] to identify the best available techniques, equipment, and material for dealing with Arctic and Subarctic oil spills and to assess the effects of the Exxon Valdez spill on Prince William Sound's natural resources and on the environment, economy, and lifestyle of its residents. [[Page S12464]] Section 1102 of S. 1004 amends OPA '90 so that the National Pollution Funds Center will make payments directly to the OSRI for these activities, rather than through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or annual appropriations. The OSRI will conduct its mission over the next 10 years using annual interest from $22.5 million that was transferred from the Trans-Alaska Liability Pipeline Fund to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. The initial payment to OSRI, which will occur within 60 days after the enactment of S. 1004, will include the interest that has accrued from the date of the first transfer of funds from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Fund to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund pursuant to section 8102(a)(2)(B)(ii) of OPA '90. Section 1102 makes other changes to enhance the effectiveness of the OSRI. It reduces the size and changes the composition of the OSRI Advisory Board, broadens the OSRI's mission, and allows the OSRI Advisory Board to request a scientifi… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12463 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12463 | S12463 | [{"name": "Spencer Abraham", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Judd Gregg", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4278"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4278"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12463 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL Mr. ABRAHAM. There is a section in H.R. 4278, the omnibus appropriations bill regarding which I am wondering if I could seek some clarification from the distinguished chairman of the Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee. My inquiry is directed to section 306 of the Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary Title. that provision prohibits the use of any funds appropriated in fiscal 1996, fiscal 1997, or thereafter for costs related to the appointment of special masters in prison conditions cases prior to April 26, 1996. That was the date when the Prison Litigation Reform Act, which required that such expenses be paid from funds appropriated for the Judiciary, was signed into law. First, I was wondering if section 306 is intended to operate as an exception to the requirement of the PLRA that expenses, costs, and compensation for special masters be paid by the courts. Mr. GREGG. No, it is certainly within the discretion of the courts whether they see a need for a special master and wish to assume the responsibility for such payments. Mr. ABRAHAM. From the Senator's response, I surmise that it was not his intention in the omnibus appropriation bill to allow the courts, contrary to 18 U.S.C. 3626(f)(4) as amended by the PLRA, to impose costs, expenses or compensation amounts for special masters appointed prior to April 26, 1996 on the parties to the litigation? Mr. GREGG. No, we did not intend to override any portion of the PLRA or impose such costs on anybody else. Mr. ABRAHAM. Finally, is it envisioned under the omnibus appropriation bill that special masters originally appointed before and subsequently reappointed after April 26, 1996 would be treated in the… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12464-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | ANNIVERSARY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12464 | S12464 | [{"name": "John Ashcroft", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12464 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNIVERSARY Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, families are the cornerstone of America. The data are undeniable: Individuals from strong families contribute to the society. In an era when nearly half of all couples married today will see their union dissolve into divorce, I believe it is both instructive and important to honor those who have taken the commitment of ``till death us do part'' seriously, demonstrating successfully the timeless principles of love, honor, and fidelity. These characteristics make our country strong. For these important reasons, I rise today to honor Bill and Alice Wynkoop of Aldrich, Missouri who on Saturday, October 26, 1996 will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. My wife, Janet, and I look forward to the day we can celebrate a similar milestone. Bill and Alice's commitment to the principles and values of their marriage deserves to be saluted and recognized. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12464-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | CONGRATULATIONS TO LAWRENCE SMITHSON CELEBRATING HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY | SENATE | SENATE | CELEBRATING | S12464 | S12464 | [{"name": "John Ashcroft", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12464 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATIONS TO LAWRENCE SMITHSON CELEBRATING HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to join me in congratulating Lawrence Smithson of Chilhowee, Missouri who celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, October 16, 1996. Lawrence is a truly remarkable individual. He has witnessed many of the events that have shaped our Nation into the greatest the world has ever known. The longevity of his life has meant much more, however, to the many relatives and friends whose lives he has touched over the last 100 years. Lawrence's celebration of 100 years of life is a testament to me and all Missourians. His achievements are significant and deserve to be recognized. I would like to join Lawrence's many friends and relatives in wishing him health and happiness in the future. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12464-4 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HEARTFELT THANKS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12464 | S12464 | [{"name": "Sheila Frahm", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12464 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HEARTFELT THANKS Mrs. FRAHM. Mr. President, I want to take just a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to Chairman Murkowski, Senator Johnston, and their respective staffs on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for including the designation of Nicodemus, KS, as a national historic site in the omnibus parks bill. During the 1870's, Kansas was the scene of a great migration of southern blacks seeking their fortune in what some African-American leaders described as the ``Promised Land.'' One of the most important settlements founded during that time was Nicodemus. From sod ``burrows'' carved out of the prairie by the original ``colonists,'' Nicodemus flourished into a leading center of black culture and society through the turn of the century. Today, a cluster of five buildings is all that remains of that once vibrant community. National historic landmark status has not halted the gradual decay of this monument to the struggle of African-Americans for freedom and equality. In fact, in its report entitled ``Nicodemus, Kansas Special Resource Study,'' the National Park Service indicated that ``[i]f Nicodemus is not protected and preserved by a public or private entity, it seems inevitable that the historic structures will continue to deteriorate and eventually be razed.'' It was that finding that prompted Senator Dole's original legislation granting the town of Nicodemus, KS, national historic site status. Senators Dole and Kassebaum and Representative Roberts pursued historic site status for Nicodemus for years. As Kansans, they recognized that this little-known oasis of hope for blacks on the long road to true emancipation was on the verge of being lost forever to the ravages of time. Progress, however, was agonizingly… | |||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12464-5 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | OMNIBUS PARKS BILL | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12464 | S12465 | [{"name": "Bob Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1174"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "1174"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12464 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12464-S12465] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OMNIBUS PARKS BILL Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act, which was adopted unanimously by the Senate. This legislation contains numerous provisions affecting 41 States to preserve and protect our Nation's scenic rivers and historic land areas. I am pleased that, after many days of negotiations, we have reached agreement on this important environmental legislation. Included in this comprehensive package is legislation that Senator Gregg and I introduced on August 10, 1995, to designate the Lamprey River in New Hampshire as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Lamprey Wild and Scenic River Act, S. 1174, will designate an 11.5-mile segment of the Lamprey River as wild and scenic. Following introduction, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the Lamprey bill, which was later approved unanimously by the committee. The history of this legislation goes back almost 5 years when Senator Rudman and I introduced the Lamprey River study bill in February 1991, which was signed into law by President Bush later that year. Once the National Park Service determined the [[Page S12465]] Lamprey River's eligibility for the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, a local advisory committee was formed to work with local communities, landowners, the National Park Service, and New Hampshire's Environment Department in preparing a comprehensive management plan. This management plan was completed in January 1995. The Lamprey River management plan was subsequently endorsed by the advisory committee as well as the local governments affected by this designation. The primary criteria for my sponsorship of this legislation was t… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12464 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | REGARDING S. RES. 304 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12464 | S12464 | [{"name": "Trent Lott", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "SRES", "number": "304"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "SRES", "number": "304"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "SRES", "number": "304"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12464 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REGARDING S. RES. 304 Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would like to make some clarifying remarks regarding the resolution recently agreed to by the Senate, S. Res. 304. This resolution will approve certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act. These regulations are approved to the extent they are consistent with the Congressional Accountability Act. In that regard, section 220(c)(3) of that act allows for judicial review of negotiability issues, although it limits who may seek review. Also, the term ``any matter'' under section 220(c)(1) of that act clearly includes any and all petitions and other submissions submitted to the board under section 220(c)(1) of the act. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12465 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | HUMAN TISSUES SAFETY ACT OF 1996 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12465 | S12466 | [{"name": "Ron Wyden", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12465 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12465-S12466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HUMAN TISSUES SAFETY ACT OF 1996 Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I inadvertently neglected to ask that a copy of legislation I introduced with Senators Dodd and Simon be printed in the October 3, 1996, Congressional Record. I request that this bill, the Human Tissues Safety Act of 1996, be printed in the Congressional Record to be dated October 21, 1996. The bill follows: S. 2195 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. HUMAN TISSUE. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(hh)(1) The term `human tissue' means a collection of similar human cells which-- ``(A) is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of a disease or condition in a human or for reproduction; ``(B) achieves its primary intended purpose through repair or replacement of bodily tissue by structural support or cellular function; ``(C) may have been propagated or otherwise processed before use; ``(D) may be combined with substances that are safe under conditions of intended use and not intended to provide a therapeutic effect; and ``(E) includes reproductive tissue, demineralized bone, heart valves, dura mater, and manipulated autologous cells. ``(2) The term `human tissue' does not include vascularized human organs, gene therapy, blood, soluble blood components, milk, or products made by combining human tissue with biomaterials. ``(3) Human tissue is not a drug, biological… | ||
| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12466 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | THE NEED FOR BALLAST MANAGEMENT--H.R. 4283 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S12466 | S12467 | [{"name": "John H. Glenn Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Larry Pressler", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3217"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "3217"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}, {"congress": "104", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12466 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12466-S12467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE NEED FOR BALLAST MANAGEMENT--H.R. 4283 Mr. GLENN. I thank the Senator from South Dakota for his efforts in responding to the urgent national need for ballast management to prevent unintentional introduction of nonnative species into U.S. waters. As you know, some Senators raised concerns about the initial House-passed version of the National Invasive Species Act [H.R. 3217] because it does not give assurance that onerous requirements will not be imposed upon vessels that exercise the safety exemption from national ballast exchange requirements. This version, [H.R. 4283], rectifies that problem. The Great Lakes Program which already leaves sole discretion over safety to the ship master, and already requires alternatives if high seas exchange is not possible, will not be affected by this amendment. I ask the Senator, is it his opinion that the Coast Guard will actively seek to identify alternatives of which vessels may avail themselves in other coastal regions, and will it request vessels to conduct these alternative precautions on a voluntary basis in the new national program? Mr. PRESSLER. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that has jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard, I would expect the Coast Guard to actively seek alternatives applicable to other regions, routinely identify those alternatives to ballast exchange for vessels which use the safety exemption, and encourage their use prior to discharging unexchanged water in the port of call. Mr. GLENN. I also ask the Senator, if he believes that the Coast Guard will keep careful records regarding the extent to which the safety exemption is utilized, under what circumstances, and the extent to which vessels attempt in good faith to use a… |
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