John Boozman

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand before my colleagues today to encourage all of the Members of this body to vote ``yes'' for H.R. 4700, the Welfare Reform Reauthorization. It is important that those who need government assistance get it, and those who can work get work. Our 1996 welfare legislation was very successful, and there is no reason why the legislation we are voting on today will not be just as successful. A few years ago, the Republicans voted three times to pass a welfare reform bill that revolutionized the lives of welfare recipients. In the past 3 years, over 3 million children have been lifted from the depths of poverty. Former welfare recipients and their children are now achieving their independence from the welfare system. We have taken a large step in the right direction, but it is critical that we continue our progress. The House must finish the work we started 6 years ago. Let us continue to follow the path of success and continue to help change for the better the lives of millions of people. Vote ``yes'' on welfare reform.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 378) to redesignate the Federal building located at 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois, as the ``Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center.''

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 378 designates the Federal building in Chicago, Illinois, as the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center. Senator Paul Simon was born in Eugene, Oregon, on November 29, 1928, and attended public schools. He went on to attend the University of Oregon, and Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. At the age of 19, Senator Simon became the Nation's youngest editor- publisher by saving the Troy Tribune in Troy, Illinois. He expanded his newspaper business to a chain of 14 weeklies in central and southern Illinois. Senator Simon used the newspaper to expose a syndicate gambling operation in Madison County, and in 1951, at the age of 22, he was called to testify before the United States Senate Crime Investigating Committee. In 1966, he sold his newspaper business to devote full time to writing and public service. Senator Simon served in the United States Army, and was assigned to the Counterterrorism Corps as a special agent along the Iron Curtain in Europe. Upon his return from Europe at the age of 25, he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. He was reelected three times before being elected to the State Senate in 1962 for a 4-year term. Voters returned him to the State Senate in 1966. Halfway through his second Senate State term, he was elected lieutenant governor, and served until 1973. He was the first lieutenant governor to be elected to that post with the governor of another party. Senator Simon was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1974, and served for 10 years before being elected to the United States Senate in 1984. While in Congress, Senator Simon was a leading advocate for education, disability policy, and foreign affairs. He was the chief sponsor of the Missing Children Act, which established the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Senator Simon also played a vital role by enacting job training education programs, including the National Literacy Act, the School-to- Work Opportunities Act, the Job Training Partnership Act, and the Direct College Loan Program. He was also the chief sponsor of the Balanced Budget Amendment of 1986, and initiated legislation to designate the first 5 federally-chartered high-speed rail corridors. Senator Simon holds 39 honorary degrees and has written 15 books. It is appropriate that the Job Corps Center in Chicago be designated on behalf of Paul Simon. He was a dedicated public servant who cared greatly about advancing job-training opportunities for everyone. I support this bill, and ask my colleagues to support it, as well. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2911) to designate the Federal building located at 5100 Paint Branch Parkway in College Park, Maryland, as the ``Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building.''

Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 2911 designates the Federal building located at 1500 Paint Branch Parkway in College Park, Maryland, as the Harvey W. Wiley Federal building. Harvey Washington Wiley was born in a log farm house in Indiana in 1844. He served as a corporal in the Civil War and then attended Hanover College where he earned a bachelors degree in 1867. He went on to study medicine at Indiana Medical College where he received his medical degree in 1871. He continued his education at Harvard University where he earned a bachelors degree in chemistry. Dr. Wiley joined the faculty at Purdue University in 1874 where he developed and taught the first laboratory course in chemistry. Taking a sabbatical in Europe, Dr. Wiley was elected to the prestigious German Chemical Society for his work studying sugar chemistry. Upon his return to the United States, Dr. Wiley continued his research in the field of sugar chemistry focusing on the adulteration of the domestic sugar industry. In 1882, Dr. Wiley was named chief chemist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this position he was known as the father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act when it became law in 1906. And he served as the first commissioner of what would later become the Food and Drug Administration from 1907 through 1912. In 1912, Dr. Wiley took over the laboratories of Good Housekeeping magazine where he established the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and continued to work tirelessly on behalf of the consuming public. The designation of this Federal building is a fitting tribute to the innovative scientist and dedicated public servant. I support the bill and urge my colleagues to join in support. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 4028, H.R. 4006, H.R. 2911 and S. 378, the measures just considered by the House.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4486, which I introduced, will name the post office on East Joyce Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas after a great American hero, Clarence Craft. I introduced this legislation with all of my colleagues from the Arkansas delegation and I would like to thank the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Snyder), the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Berry), and the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Ross) for their support. Private First Class Craft received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II during the battle of Hen Hill. He led his battalion to breach enemy defenses on May 31, 1945. Craft was a rifleman with Company G, 382nd Infantry, 96th Infantry Division. Craft, along with five fellow soldiers, was dispatched to the hill to feel out enemy resistance. The group had proceeded only a short distance up the slope when rifle, machine gun fire and a barrage of grenades wounded three and pinned down the others. Against odds that appeared suicidal, Craft stood up in full view of the enemy, and, according to his citation, began shooting with deadly marksmanship wherever he saw hostile movement. He steadily advanced up the hill, killing Japanese soldiers with rapid fire and driving others to run for cover. When Craft reached the crest of the hill, he threw grenades at extremely short ranges into the enemy positions. His assault lifted the pressure from his company for the moment, allowing members of his platoon to comply with his motions to advance up the hill and eventually overtake the Japanese. When the fighting was over, it is estimated that Craft killed at least 25 of the enemy, but reports say his contribution to the campaign on Okinawa was much greater. Hen Hill was the key to the entire defense line, which rapidly crumbled after his utterly fearless and heroic attack. Mr. Craft went on to serve a second tour in Korea after his heroics at Hen Hill. Then after retirement Craft continued serving his country by volunteering at the Fayetteville VA Hospital. He logged over 9,300 hours in only 10 years helping fellow veterans who were hospitalized. It is not only the veterans in the hospitals who remember Mr. Craft but the staff also benefited from his service as it is reported that his smile, his jokes and his pleasant, humble demeanor put all immediately at ease and made everyone's time at the hospital more agreeable. Craft also spent many years serving in the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27, where he had been an active member for almost 56 years. Mr. Craft was a loved and valued member of the Fayetteville, Arkansas community. It is important that we never forget the contributions that Mr. Craft made, not only to America but to Fayetteville and to the State of Arkansas. By naming the post office on East Joyce Avenue after Mr. Craft, we are ensuring that not only will his legacy continue but that his name will live on for future generations.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4028) to designate the United States courthouse located at 600 West Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Richard S. Arnold United States Courthouse.''

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4028, which I introduced, would designate the courthouse located at 600 West Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the Richard S. Arnold United States Courthouse. I introduced this legislation along with my colleagues, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Snyder), the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Berry), and the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Ross). I would like to thank them for their support of this measure. Mr. Speaker, Judge Richard Arnold was born on March 26, 1936, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He graduated from the Phillips Exeter Academy in 1953 before attending Yale University where he majored in Latin and Greek. Judge Arnold graduated from Yale University in 1957 with his B.A. and went on to attend Harvard Law School. He received his LL.B. from Harvard magna cum laude in 1960. Judge Arnold's distinguished legal career began in 1960 when he served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. He went into private practice in 1961 in Washington while teaching part-time at the University of Virginia Law School. In 1964 he returned to Texarkana and was a partner at the law firm Arnold and Arnold. For a year he served as legislative secretary to Governor Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, and from 1974 until 1978 he served as legislative assistant to the newly elected U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers. In October 1978, President Carter appointed Richard Arnold to the district bench for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. In 1980, Judge Arnold was elevated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He served as Chief Justice for the Eighth Circuit from 1992 until 1998. In April 2001, Judge Arnold took senior status. Mr. Speaker, I have reviewed Judge Arnold's formal resume and a collection of tributes about his judicial service. The list of his awards, honors and publications is over five pages long. Even on paper it is very apparent that Judge Arnold is a reputable jurist and dedicated public servant. Judge Arnold has devoted his life to justice and the rule of law. I am very pleased that we are able to honor him for his distinguished career and years of service to our country and Federal judiciary system. I thank my colleagues for their support of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4006) to designate the United States courthouse located at 100 Federal Plaza in Central Islip, New York, as the ``Alfonse M. D'Amato United States Courthouse.''

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4006 designates the United States courthouse located at 100 Federal Plaza in Central Islip, New York, as the Alfonse M. D'Amato United States Courthouse. Al D'Amato was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 1, 1937 and he has retained those New York roots ever since. A graduate of Chaminade High School on Long Island, Senator D'Amato worked his way through Syracuse University, earning an undergraduate degree in business administration in 1959 and a law degree in 1962. Also, in 1962, Senator D'Amato was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York. Throughout his adult life, Senator D'Amato has dedicated himself to public service. He served as Administrator of Nassau County, New York from 1965 until 1968; Tax Assessor for Hempstead, New York in 1969; Town Supervisor of Hempstead, New York from 1971 until 1977; and as Chairman of the Nassau County Board of Supervisors from 1977 until his election to the United States Senate in 1980. During his 18-year tenure in the United States Senate, Al D'Amato supported middle class tax cuts, small business loans, increased trade, and free and open markets for U.S. products abroad. As chairman of the Senate Banking and Housing Committee, Senator D'Amato was a leading advocate of legislation that would channel private sector funds into inner cities and other economically distressed areas. The Senator also realized the importance of investing America's assets by supporting sound transportation policy and the creation of infrastructure not only for New York, but also for the Nation. Mr. Speaker, this naming is a fitting tribute to a dedicated public servant. I support this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. King).

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the students from two cities located in Crawford County, Arkansas. These students will represent the state of Arkansas at the National History Day competition in June at the University of Maryland. There are six students from Van Buren High School and six students from Alma High School. There are also two students from Van Buren Middle School and two students from Alma Middle School. These students were selected among the best in Arkansas in the categories of historical documentary, historical performance, historical exhibit, or historical paper. They have spent the last several months researching their topics as they related their projects to this year's national theme: Revolution, Reaction and Reform. It is admirable in today's society to see young people willing to go the extra mile to improve their academic skills. These students will now have an advantage as they prepare themselves for college. Their respective teachers also deserve our respect today. They have proven that excellent teaching must go beyond the 8 to 3 school day. Mary Beth Duncan, Toney McMurray, Erin Mills, Beth Graham, Julia Cottrell, Brad Ball and Teddy McMurray are fine examples of the best in the teaching profession. Their encouragement and dedication has encouraged these students to strive to excellence and be successful in their endeavors. On behalf of the 3rd Congressional District of Arkansas and the U.S. House of Representatives I would like to recognize Mandy Blair, Alayne Chanthaseny, Erin Gatling, Maegan Gray, Katie Fingerhut, Ashley Helms, Natalie Harris, Russell Moore, Chase Phipps, Zach Thomas, Dustin Seaton, Andrew Simpson, Elizabeth Watkins, Colby Webb and Cameron Word for their outstanding work and wish them luck in the upcoming National History Day contest.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize three World War II POW veterans from the State of Arkansas who will be leaving this Sunday, May 5, to participate in an historic reunion with Russian World War II veterans in Volgograd, Russia. In 1945 Silas LeGrow, Thomas Watt Bonds and Charley Stringer were liberated by Russian soldiers from POW camps in Manchuria, Germany and Romania respectively. Upon release, their Russian allies shared limited food rations, clothing and medical supplies to keep them alive. Without this generosity, our soldiers would have come much closer to death. This week these men will travel to Volgograd to thank their Russian colleagues for saving their lives and enabling them to return home to their families in Arkansas. They will also celebrate Russia's Victory Day in Volgograd, which was known as Stalingrad in the Soviet era. World War II's bloodiest battle on Russian soil took place in Stalingrad, and so the celebration of Victory Day is of great significance to the local residents. I would also like to recognize the University of Arkansas Medical School for their part in making the trip for these veterans a reality. In 1993, UMS formed a partnership with Volgograd Medical Academy, and this relationship resulted in the establishment of a Russian family medical department, a family medicine residency program and tuberculosis program. It is through this partnership that the city of Volgograd thoughtfully extended an invitation to the World War II POWs from Arkansas to join in the Victory Day festivities. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of this display of international friendship and remembrance by representatives from my home State. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to recognize them.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share a poem written by Ms. Debbie Rogers of Belleville, Arkansas. Ms. Rogers is a mother, and grandmother whose heart was touched by the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Although she modestly claims not to be a poet, she wrote ``God Bless America,'' a touching poem about America while reflecting on our nation's reaction to September 11th. With your consent, I ask that it be placed in the Congressional Record so that future generations can reflect on her moving thoughts about the tragedy. God Bless America (By Debbie Rogers) Twin towers once stood regally, but majestic in the sky, Pure Evil took them down today, Americans stand and cry. Two planes marked for death, As the world observes them crash, Once Titanic against the skyline, now scattered in debris and ash. Four planes all together, carrying innocent lives on each one, Leaving disbelief and carnage, when the Hellish Butchers were done. There was no kind of warning, no message did they send, And the total devastation, is so hard to comprehend. Emergency Crews work frantically, keeping hope always alive, they dig with bleeding hands, Praying someone does survive, thousands hurt and missing, death lingers in the air, Familie in such torment, the world mourns in deep despair. Our whole world has been disrupted, As we watch the Breaking News, Praying they find survivors, and all the missing clues. We need closure for the Families, and Justice for Us all, We'll deal with this catastrophe, As Americans we stand tall. We're proud to be Americans, We won't take this without a fight, We'll rise above the smoke and ash, remembrance in Our heart, Of all the innocent Families, these Monsters tore apart. Now vengeance seems to call, like a beacon in the night, God forgive our thoughts, two wrongs don't make a right. But we'll stand on Honor and Justice, there'll be a reckoning day, This deed won't go unpunished, God Bless the U.S.A. Mr. Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor Ms. Rogers's words.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Girl Scouts of America, who recently celebrated their 90th Anniversary. Girl Scouting began on March 12, 1912. The founder Juliette Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia, for a local Girl Scout meeting. The group was brought together because of her belief that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually. The Girl Scouts' mission is to help all girls grow strong. To that end, Girl Scouting empowers girls to develop to their full potential; relate positively to others; develop values that provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to society. Through the years, the Girl Scouts have continued to address contemporary issues affecting girls, while maintaining its core values. The organization's foundation is still based on the Girl Scouts' Promise and Law, just as it was in 1912. Today, the Girl Scouts of America has a membership of 2.7 million girl members and over 900,000 adult members. In the state of Arkansas the Girl Scouts is 18,000 girl members and 7,000 adult members strong. They promote many beneficial programs, such as in-school scouting, and also promote qualities including diversity and responsibility. This program is one of the few private programs to still teach patriotism and the democratic process. The qualities that girls learn from this organization helps to guarantee a brighter future for Arkansas and the United States of America. Mr. Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor the Girl Scouts of America.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of Mr. Darryl R. Francis of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Darryl Francis passed away Feb. 8, 2002 in the arms of his beloved wife, Sherrian. He was survived by a large group of family and friends who will miss his contributions to their lives dearly. Born in 1912, Darryl Francis grew up in Ridgeway, Mo. After receiving his bachelor's degree in agriculture at the University of Missouri College of Agriculture in 1936, he began a career in banking that led him to the position of President of the Memphis branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. In 1976, Mr. Francis moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas to be closer to his family. He took the position of President, CEO and chairman of the board of Merchants National Bank, from which he retired in 1982 to take care of his former wife, Loretta, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Francis was responsible for the modern reputation of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. He lead them to take revolutionary steps in emphasizing the importance of inflation as a national problem. He showed that money creation held the central role in the inflation process. In 1966 he was awarded the Golden Step Award of the Agri-Business Club of St. Louis in recognition of his achievements resulting in a major economic impact on the St. Louis area. He also received the Citation of Merit Award from the University of Missouri Agriculture Alumni Association. He was named to a special U.S. delegation to Honduras in the 1950's to help set up a new banking system. He was honored in 2000 by the Federal Reserve by their dedication of the 25th annual Economic Policy Conference to him. His contributions to the world of banking and the systems used by that world will not be forgotten. Mr. Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor the memory of Mr. Darryl Francis.

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Edward Durell Stone on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Born in 1902, Edward Durell Stone attended the University of Arkansas before becoming one of the most celebrated architects in American history. He is famous for designing recognizable buildings including the Museum of Modern Art, The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Standard Oil Building, better known as the Amoco Building in Chicago. The latter still stands as the ninth tallest building in the world. My colleagues here in Washington, DC are very familiar with one of his designs in particular, as many of them have enjoyed concerts, plays and performances at the Kennedy Center. Stone left Arkansas for New York City, but eventually returned to design a number of notable buildings, including the University of Arkansas's Fine Arts Center, the Medical Center Hospital in Little Rock and the Pine Bluff Civic Center. Today, Edward Durell Stone's family are in Fayetteville, Arkansas joining the University in celebrating his life and touring the house in which he grew up in. That house, the Walker-Stone House, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is now home to my Fayetteville District Office. Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to honor Edward Durell Stone and I yield back the balance of my time.