Tom Davis

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 4050, offered by the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Westmoreland. This bill would name a post office in Thomaston, Ga. to honor Sgt. First Class Bobby Lee Hollar, who was killed in action while serving our nation in Iraq. Sergeant Hollar was the kind of man who makes it possible for Americans to live in freedom and his service to his country was nothing short of remarkable. He was a Tank Commander in the U.S. Army National Guard before joining the 108th Calvary Division in Griffin, Georgia. For seven years following that, he worked within the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg and Colorado Springs. He believed passionately in what he did, and at the young age of 35, he died entirely too young. I would also like to note here that naming this post office in honor of Sergeant Hollar is quite befitting, as he dedicated several years of his life to the Postal Service before returning to the military and deploying to Iraq. Friends and family from every part of his life remember his kindness, his spirit, and the way he put his heart and soul into everything he did. We are so fortunate for the bravery and allegiance of people like Sergeant Hollar, and it is with gratitude for his dedication and service that I support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Westmoreland).

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 843, the Combating Autism Act of 2006. This bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education. I have been greatly concerned by the significant increase in autism rates in our country. As a member of the House Coalition for Autism Research and Education Caucus, I have tried to take an active roll in improving the government's response to this epidemic. I am pleased we are considering this legislation today. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) places a terrible burden on the families of those afflicted. Autism is growing at a rate of 10-17 percent each year, and we must take action before it becomes even more of a health crisis. The earlier we identify autism, the more options we have to help a child. The Combating Autism Act of 2006 would authorize $405 million in funding for autism research the National Institutes of Health over five years, and would require the director of NIH to develop and implement a plan for autism research by April 1, 2008. Passage of S. 843 would give $185 million to Autism Centers of Excellence, which provide continued support to examine causation, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, intervention and a cure for autism. The bill would also authorize $15 million for fiscal 2007 for the Centers for Disease Control and their surveillance and research programs. Combating autism is imperative because it affects one in 166 children and persists through adulthood. By learning the signs, a child can begin benefiting from one of the many specialized intervention programs. We must provide Federal funding to ensure that research, education and prevention are possible. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I hope that all Americans can continue to unite to form a collective voice for the autism community. I ask that my colleagues join me supporting S. 843, the Combating Autism Act of 2006.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. This 2,300-mile trail retraces the waterborne route of Captain John Smith, who charted the Chesapeake Bay 400 years ago. The route stretches from the head of the Bay at Havre de Grace to the mouth at Cape Charles, and would enable visitors to explore Captain Smith's tracks, all of which helped to lay the foundation for our beloved Nation. The journey of Captain John Smith dates back to June 2, 1608, when he and 14 English colonists set out from Jamestown to explore the Chesapeake Bay. The journey took over 3 months to complete and was marked by its success as the first thorough exploration of the Bay area. It was also key in discovering that the Chesapeake Bay did not open up into the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, Captain Smith's map of the Chesapeake opened up the area to thousands of European settlers, who may not have come to America otherwise. The Chesapeake Bay has a rich and unique heritage, and deserves to be commemorated through passage of this historic water trail. It is only fitting that such a man and such a discovery be a part of Jamestown's 400th commemoration next year. The proposed trail would consist of a circuit of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, of which Captain Smith explored. It would allow visitors, families, school groups and civic organizations to retrace a route of great historic significance. It would also serve to encourage good environmental stewardship of the area to ensure its permanence for future generations. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the Chesapeake Bay for the impact it has had on its region and the Nation. I ask that my colleagues join me supporting H.R. 5466 and ensure the establishment of the historic Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I rise today to honor to Mr. Anthony J. ``Tony'' Zagami on the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of dedicated public service to the legislative branch and to our Nation. I first met Tony in the mid-1960s, when we both served as pages in the United States Senate and attended the Capitol Page School. Tony continued his service to Congress while working his way through college and law school. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland School of Business and Public Administration, and a Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. He served in a variety of positions before leaving Capitol Hill in 1990 to become general counsel to the Government Printing Office, the agency responsible for producing the Congressional Record. He worked tirelessly to improve and modernize the organization. Tony has been active in many professional, civic and social organizations, including the American and Federal Bar Associations, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, the National Italian American Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Children's Foundation of Greater Washington, and the U.S. Senate Staff Club, of which he served as a board member and counsel. He is an elected official and former chairman of the U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, as well as the past president of the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Throughout his many years on Capitol Hill and at GPO, Tony was known for his dedication and commitment to public service. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, among them being listed in Who's Who in Washington and Who's Who In American Law. His vast experience and knowledge will be greatly missed. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Anthony J. ``Tony'' Zagami and wishing him the best of luck in all future endeavors.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Yunus is a visionary in the effort to improve the economies of the developing world. He first began his revolutionary work in 1974 during a widespread famine in his native Bangladesh. Then an economics professor at Chittagong University, Dr. Yunus began experimenting with different ways to help the poor. He struck upon the concept of microcredit, the provision of very small loans to poor individuals to start or improve basic businesses. Although desperately poor, those to whom Dr. Yunus lent money proved to be dependable clients and could be relied upon to repay their debts. When local banks declined to make small loans of this sort, Dr. Yunus founded the Grameen Bank in order to do it himself. To date, the Grameen Bank has disbursed more than $5.3 billion to nearly seven million borrowers, most of whom have no collateral. Dr. Yunus' objective is to rid the world of poverty, and his microcredit concept has indeed showed promising results. Roughly half of Dr. Yunus' clients have achieved basic economic objectives: a home with a metal roof; clean drinking water; a sanitary latrine; warm clothes for winter and mosquito netting for summer; about seventy-five dollars in a savings account; and schooling for the children. Upon this foundation, one can envision a world in which the scourge of poverty is banished. Dr. Yunus' achievements have long been praised; it is fitting that he has finally received the high honor of the Nobel Prize. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Dr. Yunus on this occasion.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 483, 109th Congress, I move that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of the late Joel T. Broyhill, former Congressman for Virginia's 10th district. Congressman Broyhill was born in Hopewell, Virginia on November 4, 1919. His family moved to Arlington in 1937, when his father relocated his building and real estate firm, M.T. Broyhill and Sons, to the area. He attended Fork Union Military Academy as well as George Washington University. Before he took his seat in the House of Representatives in 1953, Congressman Broyhill served in World War II, where he became a decorated Captain and commanded a rifle company. During the Battle of the Bulge, he was captured by the Germans. However, he rejoined the advancing U.S. forces six months later after he and a fellow soldier escaped from a prisoner of war camp. Among his military awards was a Bronze Star. Upon his return from World War II, he joined his father's real estate firm, becoming a partner and general manager of the company. He was president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Arlington County Planning Commission and in 1950 was elected president of the Arlington Republican Club. In 1952, he won his seat in Congress on his 33rd birthday. Congressman Broyhill was known as an effective politician with a boyish grin and an easy conversational manner. A strong advocate for Federal workers and the postal service, Congressman Broyhill was especially well known for the way he attended to the needs of his constituents. The Washington Post accredited this personalized service to Congressman Broyhill's sense of kinship with his constituents stating, ``He is, simply, one of them. He is a war hero turned postwar booster, a hell- of-a-fellow''. On a personal level, I cut my teeth working on Joel Broyhill's campaigns. I attended his election night parties at the Old Broyhill Building on Lee Highway and remember the long night in 1964 when he narrowly escaped the LBJ landslide, as well as his huge victory over Clive Duval in 1966, when he came on the stage and exclaimed ``How Sweet It Is''. After leaving office, Congressman Broyhill returned to his family's real estate and investment business, which developed several neighborhoods in Northern Virginia. He remained engaged in politics and served as campaign manager for John W. Warner's successful first campaign for Senate in 1978. Congressman Broyhill's first wife, Jane Marshall Bragg, died in 1978. He is survived by Suzanne Broyhill, his wife of 25 years; three daughters, Nancy, Jane and Jeanne; a stepdaughter Kimberly; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to pay tribute to the life and work of Congressman Joel T. Broyhill, and express my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Crestwood Elementary School in Fairfax County, Virginia as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1956, Crestwood Elementary School has committed itself to lofty standards of academic and extracurricular excellence. Over the years, as the Springfield area has expanded and diversified, Crestwood has followed the community's example. In 1950, the Springfield area consisted of nothing but woods and a few farms and houses. Edward Carr bought much of the land and in 1950 started to build the first planned community in northern Virginia. He gave some land to the community for the school and the first community pool was built here because of the land he donated. The area grew slowly, with few community resources. Little League was started in 1955. There were no schools here until 1956. All of the school children had to go out of the area. In those days, Springfield was the outermost edge of the Washington area. Since its inception, Crestwood Elementary has been an integral part of the Springfield, Virginia, community. Originally costing $595,585, when the school was constructed there was one telephone booth per street, milk and bakery items were delivered weekly to residents, and the primary mode of transportation was the train. Over the past 50 years, the Crestwood community has become a very progressive community in the heart of the Springfield area and educates hundreds of students each year. With the addition of the Family Resource Center, Crestwood is a true community school working with parents and children building a better future for the entire Crestwood community. The mission of Crestwood Elementary School is to offer each student the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to be successful students and productive members of society. The staff envisions a school where academic excellence is paramount, the arts are celebrated, cultural and linguistic diversity is honored, and all learners meet their personal academic goals. Over the years ethnic and cultural diversity have brought a unique spirit to the school, as it continues its commitment to academic excellence. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank Crestwood Elementary School faculty and staff for the immeasurable contributions they have made to the community by shaping today's youth and tomorrow's future. I congratulate the school on its successes over the last 50 years and I wish it more successful years in the future. I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding this outstanding and distinguished institution, as well as the committed faculty and students.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles L. Fallis, who is retiring from his post as president of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) after 4 years. Mr. Fallis' more than 35 years of public service to the Federal Government began when he joined the U.S. Navy and served in both World War II and the Korean War. He commenced his Federal civilian service in Cincinnati, Ohio as a substitute railway mail clerk PFS Level-5. Rising through the Postal Service, Mr. Fallis was promoted to the rank of Regional Assistant Postmaster General, Eastern Region, which included the states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. A Postal Inspector for 13 years, Fallis conducted complex criminal investigations, apprehended many scores of postal law violators, presented investigative evidence and testimony in U.S. Courts and audited and inspected major post offices. As Regional Assistant Postmaster General he was in charge of regional operations, oversaw construction of multi-million dollar post offices, directed a large staff, and held oversight responsibility for annual budgets of over $1 billion. Mr. Fallis has been a NARFE member since 1985, first as an active participant in his local chapter. He then went on to serve two terms as First Vice President and two terms as President of Roanoke Valley Chapter 111 in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition, Mr. Fallis was active in the Virginia Federation of Chapters where he served multiple terms in the positions of Area Vice President, Vice President, and Federation President. Mr. Fallis participated in NARFE activities at the national level as well, serving as chairman of the Resolutions Committee at the 1996 National Convention in Houston. He then served two terms as NARFE National Treasurer and two terms as NARFE National President. His tenure at NARFE has proved successful in preserving benefits for retired and active Federal employees, and the addition of a visual and dental benefit to the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHBP). Throughout his impressive career, Mr. Fallis and his wife Betty raised four children. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Charles Fallis and congratulating him on his retirement after a distinguished career.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 275th anniversary of Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County, Virginia, was created on March 25, 1731, from territory that had been part of Stafford County and King George County. It is named for Prince William Augustus, 1720-1765, Duke of Cumberland, and a son of King George II, who became Captain-General of the British Army. In 1608, Captain John Smith and his party rode a barge along the Potomac River and stopped in Prince William County on their way from Jamestown. They were the first Europeans recorded in this area. Doeg Indians, Algonquin speakers, lived in villages along the Potomac. The Souian-speaking Manahoac people lived in the Piedmont region. By trading with the native tribes, Captain Smith and his men were able to obtain enough food to sustain themselves and the settlers they had left behind in Jamestown. Native American settlements disappeared from the county by the beginning of the 18th century. The first English settlement in the Northern Neck of Virginia, the land between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, took place about 1643 in what is now Northumberland County. The first land patent in what is now Prince William County was taken out in 1653 by Thomas Burbage. After successive divisions, Prince William County reached its current outer boundaries in 1759. Manassas and Manassas Park were established as independent cities in 1975. Prince William County, located 20 miles southwest of the Nation's Capital, is a perfect place to live, work, play, and raise a family. With a desirable location, highly educated work force, nationally recognized schools, and pro-business environment, Prince William County has it all. Prince William is the second largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Prince William school system is one of the finest in the Nation. It is the State's second largest school system, with Internet access in every classroom. Prince William County offers a highly educated workforce--with more than 50 percent of adults holding a college degree. The county is swiftly becoming a major source of northern Virginia's highly educated labor pool. Prince William County is the new center of business opportunity in Metropolitan Washington. In 2006, Prince William County will host a year-long celebration with special events to honor this momentous anniversary. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate the citizens of Prince William County on the occasion of their 275th anniversary. I call upon my colleagues to join me in celebrating the history of this great county, and in wishing for its continued prosperity.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60th anniversary of VFW Post 8469, and the veterans whose dedication and service to this country are a remarkable testament to the past and present character of America's servicemen. On October 7, 2006, Fairfax City's VFW Post 8469 will celebrate its 60th anniversary. This Veterans of Foreign Wars Post includes members who have served their country in several foreign conflicts, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and most recently Iraqi Freedom. It is the history of this fine group of patriots that is celebrated. And history tells a tale. Sixty years ago Fairfax was a bucolic little southern county. There were only two high schools. The Fairfax County Police Department had only six officers. Most of the young men who went off to war in the preceding 5 years knew each other, as did many of their families. They generally left for war at different times and typically served in different units, spread all over the globe. These soldiers saved the world and then they returned to an America that had radically transformed in their absence; specifically, to a county poised on the verge of a period of unprecedented growth. The only thing that had changed more than their world was the soldiers themselves. The returning soldiers, in the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes, ``[had] shared the incommunicable experience of war . . .'' This theme, and the reality of their circumstance, helped to underscore the necessity for a place and a venue where the veterans could find comradeship, work for the common good of the community, their fellow veterans, the widows and orphans, and to remember their fallen. Mr. Speaker, today VFW 8469 is blessed with the presence of four of the 108 charter members of our Post from October 1946. All members of VFW 8469 stand on the shoulders of these and other giants. The Charter Members named VFW 8469 the ``Blue and Gray Post'', in honor of the area's famous 29th Infantry Division and in recognition of the healing power of a post-Civil War poem titled, The Blue and the Gray, by Francis Miles Finch. The first verse of which reads: ``By the flow of the inland river, Whence the fleets of iron have fled, [the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River] Where the blades of the grave-grass quiver, Asleep are the ranks of the dead: [Arlington Cemetery] Under the sod and the dew, Waiting the judgment-day; Under the one, the Blue, Under the other, the Gray.'' All Americans owe an unfathomable debt to our American soldiers who have taken up arms in defense of our lives and our freedom. As I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 60th anniversary of VFW Post 8469, I believe it appropriate to conclude with the remarks of Floyd Houston, a member of VFW Post 8469. ``These young veterans need us as much as we need them. We must never forget our past--these giants who built what we have today and we must always keep faith with our values as we press into the future--support to veterans, their survivors, our community, and honoring our dead. May God continue to bless this Post, this county, this country, and may we never be at a loss for heroes such as these.''

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Marumsco Hills Elementary School as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In the late 1950s and early 1960s the Woodbridge area was starting its suburban growth. Most of the land surrounding the school was developed by Cecil D. Hylton. His major projects included Marumsco Village (1954), Loch Lomond (1958), Westgate (1961), Marumsco Acres (1961), Marumsco Hills (1961), Marumsco Woods (1962), and Dale City (1965). In June 1963, the citizens of Prince William County approved a bond proposal for $7,000,000 for school construction. In April 1964, Cecil D. Hylton and his wife Irene deeded 12 acres in Section 2 of the Marumsco Hills subdivision to Prince William County Schools. Marumsco Hills Elementary School was constructed by the Whythe Construction Company in 1964 for a contract price of $442,631.67. The school was designed by architect Earl Bailey. This particular plan was called the Bailey plan and was in a barbell design with circular pods on either end of a rectangular section. Eight other schools in the county were constructed in the same design. The classrooms surrounded an open court with each room opening onto the court. It was first occupied by pupils for a full day of school on November 25, 1964. The dedication ceremony was held a year later on December 14, 1965. Dedication speakers included Stuart Beville, the Superintendent of Prince William County Schools. The school address at that time was 1005 Page Street. In 1966 a six-room addition was constructed, which now houses first grade and kindergarten classrooms. In 1984, the pods were enclosed, creating 5 new rooms. In 2005 another two-rooms were added to the previous addition. The school originally housed 1st through 6th grade students. In 1966, the county school system made major changes, moving 6th graders to the middle school level. In 1973 kindergartners were added to the elementary schools. In the 1974-1975 school year, 720 students were enrolled here. That year there were 74 kindergartners and 193 fifth graders. Today Marumsco Hills Elementary School currently has 406 students. Since its establishment in 1966, Marumsco Hills Elementary School has committed itself to lofty standards of academic and extracurricular excellence. Over the years, as the Prince William area has expanded and diversified, Marumsco Hills Elementary School has followed the community's example. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank Marumsco Hills Elementary School faculty and staff for the immeasurable contributions they have made to the community by shaping today's youth and tomorrow's future. I congratulate the school on its successes over the last 40 years and I wish it more successful years in the future. I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding this outstanding and distinguished institution.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of the bill (H.R. 3699) to provide for the sale, acquisition, conveyance, and exchange of certain real property in the District of Columbia to facilitate the utilization, development, and redevelopment of such property, and for other purposes.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment in lieu of the amendments reported by the Committees on Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I was recorded as having missed the vote on final passage of H.R. 6166, the Military Commissions Act. I was present during the vote and intended to support this measure; however, my vote was not recorded. I would like the record to reflect that I would have voted ``aye'' on this measure.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Chairman Buyer, I thank you and Mr. Filner for your leadership on this. Secure information is the lifeblood of effective government policy and management, yet Federal agencies continue to hemorrhage vital data. Recent losses of personal information compel us to ask, what is being done to protect the sensitive digital identities of millions of Americans, and how can we limit the damage when personal data goes astray? As we all now know, a Department of Veterans Affairs employee reported the theft of computer equipment from his home, equipment that stored more than 26 million records containing personal information. VA leadership delayed acting on the report for almost 2 weeks while millions were at risk of serious harm from identity theft and the agency struggled to determine the exact extent of the breach. But this is only one in a long string of personal information breaches in the public and private sectors, including financial institutions, data brokerage companies, and academic institutions. Just last week, we learned the Census Bureau cannot account for 1,100 laptops issued to employees. These breaches illustrate how far we have to go to reach the goal of strong, uniform government-wide information security policies and procedures. On our committee, we focused on government-wide information management security for a long time. The Privacy Act and the E- Government Act of 2002 outline the parameters for the protection of personal information. These recent incidents highlight the importance of establishing and following security standards for safeguarding personal information. They also highlight the need for the proactive security breach notification requirements for organizations, including Federal agencies, that deal with sensitive personal information. Congress has been working on requirements for the private sector, but Federal agencies present unique requirements and challenges, and these incidents demonstrate that we need to strengthen laws and rules protecting personal information held by Federal agencies. Given the VA incident, and in order to get a more complete picture of the problems before pursuing legislation, our Committee sent a request to every Cabinet agency seeking information about data breaches. The results are in, and they are troubling. We have learned there has been a wide range of incidents involving data loss or theft, privacy breaches and security incidents. In almost all of these cases, Congress and the public would not have learned of such events unless we had requested the information. This history of withholding incidents has to stop. Our committee bill, which has been incorporated as a manager's amendment in section 2, requires that timely notice be provided to individuals whose sensitive personal information could be compromised by a breach of data security at a Federal agency. Despite the volume of sensitive information held by agencies, until now there has been no requirement that people be notified if their information is compromised. Under this legislation, the administration must establish practices, procedures, and standards for the agencies to follow if sensitive personal information is lost or stolen and there is reasonable risk of harm to an individual; and we provide a clear definition of the type of sensitive information we are trying to protect. We also give the agency CIOs the authority when appropriate and authorized to ensure that agency personnel comply with the information security laws that are already on the books. Finally, we ensure that costly equipment containing potentially sensitive information is accounted for and secure. Half of the lost Census Bureau computers simply weren't returned by departing or terminated employees. The agency did not track computer equipment, nor were employees held accountable for failing to return it. This is taxpayer-funded equipment containing sensitive information, and we have to know who has it at all times. Each year our committee releases information security score cards. This year the VA earned an F, the second consecutive year and fourth time in the past 5 years the Department received a failing grade, and the government overall got a D-plus. Our Federal Government has sensitive personal information on every citizen, health records, tax returns, military records. If our government can't secure this information, who can? We need to ensure the public knows when its sensitive personal information has been lost or compromised in some way. I again want to commend my colleagues, Chairman Buyer, Ms. Pryce, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Filner, all who recognize the importance of securing personal information held by agencies. I appreciate their work in supporting this issue. The provisions we have included in this bill are a great first step. If new policies and procedures are not forthcoming quickly or if they fail to have the teeth to get the job done, we will revisit the matter.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, founded in 1916, the PGA is a not-for-profit organization comprised of more than 28,000 men and women. These members commit themselves daily to promoting the game of golf. They stand by their mission to make the game accessible to everyone, and they contribute generously to charitable organizations across the Nation. I would hope all Members will come together to support H. Con. Res. 471 as introduced by my distinguished colleague from the State of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6102, as amended, a bill to rename the post office in Vienna, Virginia, after two American heroes. Major William Hecker III and Captain Christopher Petty both gave their lives on January 5, 2006, while serving in Iraq. Captain Petty began his service to our country upon entering his college's ROTC program. He was commissioned in the Army immediately after graduation; and his grandfather, an artillery officer in World War II, pinned his own second lieutenant's bars and insignia on his grandson's chest. Captain Petty honored both his grandfather and our country with his service and was stationed next to the Iranian border, where he coordinated the artillery for his battalion. Major William Hecker studied engineering management at West Point and in 2000 went on to earn a master's degree in English from the University of Oregon. He returned to West Point as an assistant English professor for 3 years, and he had plans to continue teaching after his assignment in Iraq. His love of literature was second only to his love of his country. Following in the footsteps of his father, Major Hecker knew that he wanted to be in the Army since he was in the third grade. He believed in making a difference, and he was looking forward to going to Iraq. We owe these men and their families a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. I hope my colleagues will join me in support of H.R. 6102. I ask that we continue to honor these two fallen soldiers and all of our men and women in uniform that serve this great Nation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Alice Brusich began her 31-year career with the postal service in 1954 as an assistant postmaster. Just 2 years later, she became postmaster where she was a strong advocate of improving and maintaining the postal service in Alaska. Mrs. Brusich was also a founding member of the Alaska Chapter 51 of the National Association of Postmasters in the United States. Even after her retirement in 1985, Alice remained an active supporter of the postal service; and for this reason, I support naming the post office in Ward Cove, Alaska in her honor. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of our time.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 974) supporting the goals and ideals of National Myositis Awareness Day.

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia

Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5857, introduced by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva), would designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, as the ``Morris K. `Mo' Udall Post Office Building.'' Mo Udall represented Arizona's Second District from 1961 to 1991 and died of Parkinson's disease in 1998. He is one of the first environmentalists to serve in this body. He was a leader, and when we look back at the history of Congress in the latter part of the 20th century, he was one of the giants. This is a fitting remembrance for him. I remember reading his book, ``Too Funny to Be President,'' and still being able to use some of the stories in the book which he said in his foreword we could do. He has been an inspiration to a lot of us, maintaining his sense of humor even during hard-charging debate, and he was beloved by Members on both sides of the aisle. I thank the gentleman for introducing this renaming, and I am proud to support it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.