Tom Davis

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 11 remarkable individuals from the 11th District of Virginia who were honored at the Honor Immigrant Americans Day Awards Banquet on May 4, 1996 in Rosslyn, VA. The banquet, hosted by the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans [OCA], recognized the enormous contributions which these first generation immigrants have made to our community. The OCA bestowed the Corporate Award on five of the honorees. These persons received the award for their outstanding achievements in both the work place and in their communities. Ms. Ruth K. Barham, who works for the Signet Banking Corp., was born in Kobe, Japan. She moved to the United States with her husband in 1969. Ms. Barham joined Signet Banking in 1988 and is currently an administrative assistant in the personal trust division of the Washington metro region. Ms. ATI Suradja-Shuey, who also works for the Signet Banking Corp. is a native of Indonesia. She came to the United States in 1950, when her father was posted in the Embassy of Indonesia. Ms. Suradja-Shuey joined Signet Banking in 1985 and now acts as an administrative assistant for the private banking division for the metro Washington region. Mr. Ebrahim (Abe) Bibizadeh came to the United States in 1976 on a scholarship from his native country of Iran. Although the scholarship was discontinued after 3 years, he worked a number of odd jobs until he was able to earn his bachelor of science degree from the Virginia Military Institute. After his graduation, Mr. Bibizadeh began working for Virginia Power as an associate engineer/service representative where he is still an employee. He has also served as a coordinator of the United Way Campaign in Springfield VA, as a member of the Springfield Safety Committee, and is an active member of the Virginia Power's Speakers Bureau. In 1990, Mr. Bibizadeh realized a life-long dream when he started his own travel agency. Both he and his wife became naturalized U.S. citizens in 1995. Mr. Hai NamLy immigrated to the United State from Vietnam in 1992. He began working with BTG as a warehouse receiving clerk. An outstanding employee who focuses on quality work, Mr. Ly was recently promoted to the position of netscape administrator for BTG technology systems where he is responsible for fulfilling orders for one of BTG's most important strategic partners. Mr. Jose Diaz, who works for Walcoff and Associates, Inc., immigrated to the United States from Cuba and earned a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University in 1992. His career at Walcoff is focused on immigrant outreach and assistance. Mr. Diaz recently enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in order to give something back to the United States for providing him with educational and career opportunities. Six of the honorees received the At-Large Award for their outstanding life-long achievements in the community. Dr. Jorge O. Arnoldson emigrated from Cuba and has practiced pediatric medicine in Fairfax County for over 20 years. He has been a strong supporter and participating member of the Medical Care for Children Partnership [MCCP], providing medical care to children of the working poor. Dr. Arnoldson is a hero to his patients and a genuine hero to the MCCP and his community. Mr. Phan Nguyen Ngoc Hung is a refugee from Vietnam and is now a local young professional. As one who personally experienced the frustrations of living and working in a totally foreign society, Mr. Hung has undertaken initiatives to help recent immigrants assimilate into American society. He now acts as a ``Big Brother'' to many refugee youths. Ms. Sarah K. Joaquin came to the United States from the Philippines in 1960 and has influenced many men and women who have pursued careers in drama, broadcasting, writing, and the arts. She has been a teacher, author and a theatrical producer. Ms. Joaquin has staged plays and special events for the Philippine Embassy and co-authored ``Bayan Ko, Bumangon Ka,'' a musical play presented at the Kennedy Center. Ms. Air Paukkunen Oulette was born in Finland and registered to vote the day she became an American citizen. Ms. Roulette has been a lifelong volunteer and is a political activist who has made a difference in people's lives and the community she serves. She has worked on numerous political campaigns in Virginia and sits on the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party. Ms. Roulette also represents Providence District on the Community Action Advisory Board of Fairfax County, which advocates the needs of the working poor. Mr. Michael M. Shen immigrated to the United States from China in 1953. He graduated from Columbia University and attended the Stevens Institute of Technology before joining the Department of Navy in 1963. He received the Civil Service Meritorious Award in 1986 upon his retirement from the Navy after 23 years. Mr. Shen started his own marine engineering consulting firm and in 1990, was awarded a patent for an invention for sealift ships. He is also an active volunteer adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest and most distinguished award for a volunteer adult leader. Mr. Hsin (Sam) P. Wong came to the United States from China in 1948. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a master of science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute. Mr. Wong received the prestigious Meritorious Service Award upon his retirement from the Navy after a distinguished civilian career that spanned 31 years. He was one of the founders and developers of the Wah Luck House, a residential apartment complex for the elderly. Since her founding, our Nation has achieved many successes through the great achievements of the many diverse groups of people who bring their unique cultures and strengths to our shores. I am proud to represent these exceptional individuals who remind us that although we may come from different countries and ends of the earth, we all share a pride in being Americans. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will want to join me in congratulating these 11 immigrant Americans who have contributed in so many ways to the strengthening of our community.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my concern about one of the budget procedures attached in both the President's budget and now under consideration by the House Committee on the Budget that continues a delay on the cost-of-living allowance for Federal workers of 3 months. As you know, in this last Congress a terrible mistake was made when Federal employees were singled out, not Social Security recipients, Federal employees were singled out for delays in the cost-of-living allowance to Federal retirees for 3 months. Military retirees were treated to a 6-month delay. It was a terrible mistake. There was no COLA equity, and I think Members on both sides of the aisle recognize this is not the way we want to do business. Then comes the administration budget for this year that continues a deferral for Federal retirees, and at this point, as I understand, under the Committee on the Budget's recommendations, the military retirees will receive no COLA delay, Social Security will receive no COLA delay, but Federal retirees once again are singled out for a delay in the cost-of-living allowance, and that will be continued. A terrible mistake has been made once and they want to continue this, or at least some Members at this point are looking at this as a way to try to bring down the deficit. The difficulty with this of course is that Federal employees and retirees have already given over $150 billion toward the deficit in terms of benefits since 1980. They continue to be willing to give on a fair and reasonable basis. But this last year has seen an assault on Federal employees and retirees as we have never seen before. Of course, they are undergoing the downsizing that every other organization and State and local governments are going through across this country. But at the same time, they have been threatened with the loss of benefits. They were going to raise the retirement contribution, basically a 2.5-percent pay cut this body passed at one point, but fortunately was killed over in the other body. There was an effort to take their retirement and figure it on the high 5 years instead of the high 3 years. There were going to be caps on the health benefit plan. There were going to be caps on making them pay for parking that civilian employees get for free. But we defeated most of that at this point. Then, of course, we had the terrible furloughs in November and December. In every other organization throughout this country people are recognizing your employees are the essential component of being able to deliver the service to your customer. But here at the Federal level, we do not understand that. We end up treating our own employees and retirees as if somehow this is just another pocket to be picked, instead of one of the strongest assets this Government has. I hope as we entertain the budget deliberations this year, that we will not look to the Federal retirees to give unfairly and single them out for COLA adjustments. Many Federal retirees do not get Social Security. If they are under the Civil Service Retirement System, they do not get Social Security. They worked for the Federal Government and as a result of that gave up their rights to Social Security. Why should their cost-of-living allowance be attacked, and other retirees who by reason of the fact they did not work for the Government would continue? COLA equity is the byword. Everybody is willing to pay on a fair, level playing field. But this Congress owes it to our Federal retirees and employees for fair treatment. We have not been fair in this last year. We can begin anew. I hope the Committee on the Budget in their final deliberations will look for COLA equity across the board.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Patrick A. Rodio, who is and continues to be an outstanding member of the Fairfax City community in my State of Virginia. On Sunday, May 5, 1996, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce will be honoring Mr. Rodio for his numerous contributions to northern Virginia and for his loyal commitment to his family and fellow Virginians. Mr. Rodio grew up in southern New Jersey as the 8th of 10 children before moving to Fairfax City in 1957. He was the first in his family to complete his education and received many U.S. Army and Navy commendations for his work as a munitions expert. After joining the Fairfax community, Mr. Rodio quickly became an active community participant and leader by contributing his endless energy and vast knowledge to many civic organizations, services, and local legislative bodies. Mr. Rodio has been instrumental in building and strengthening area youth programs through the Fairfax Police Youth Club and has always been a major supporter of programs and activities for senior citizens. From 1958 to 1968, he acted as the coach and manager of the Fairfax Little League and served as its president in 1963. He also coached and managed the Fairfax Babe Ruth Baseball League for 9 years, was an assistant scout master for 4 years, and worked as an active member of the Fire and Rescue Services Task Force and the Fairfax Fire and Rescue Review Team. Mr. Rodio participated in the noonday Optimist Club and earned its 1985-86 Club Service Award. Additionally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Leo's Catholic Church, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. For 8 years, Mr. Rodio headed the Fairfax City Republican Committee as its chairman and received a well-deserved Award of Appreciation for his service to the committee in 1991. He achieved a perfect attendance record as a member of the Fairfax City Council from July 1984 to July 1994 and represented the city of Fairfax in the Virginia Silver-Haired Legislature. His dedication to his community has proven instrumental to the achievement of many important changes in the city of Fairfax. His assistance was vital to the transformation of the old Fairfax High School into the City of Fairfax Museum and Visitors' Center and to the creation of the Veternas' Memorial Statue and Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Without question, Northern Virginia gained a loyal and devoted citizen when Mr. Rodio arrived in the city of Fairfax in 1957. We are extremely proud and honored to count him as one of our own and to have the opportunity to thank him for his years of service. Mr. Speaker, at a time when localities are trying to find ways to promote community service and harmony, I know my colleagues will join me in applauding Mr. Rodio's enduring contributions to his fellow citizens.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Carlean Owings, who has dedicated her life's work to the education and nurturing of the children of Fairfax County in the Eleventh district of Virginia. After devoting 36 years to teaching, Mrs. Owings will be retiring this year from Armstrong Elementary School in Reston, VA. Mrs. Owings started her teaching career in Baltimore, MD, where she taught for 8 years. In 1968, she came to Fairfax County to teach at Mosby Woods, Hunters Woods, and Terraset Elementary Schools before joining the Armstrong faculty in 1986 to teach third-grade students. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Owings continually participated in education development activities and served as a member of both the Virginia and National Education Associations. In light of the increasing pressures we place on our educators to not only teach our children reading, writing, and arithmetic, but to discipline and provide guidance to them outside the classroom, Mrs. Owings' unwavering commitment to her student make her a model of excellence in the teaching profession. She promoted a positive classroom and school environment by encouraging her students to build personal relationships with peers, staff, and the community. With her professional and caring attitude, Mrs. Owings has inspired the many achievements of her students as well as the commendations of their parents and her colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues would like to join me in applauding Mrs. Owings for her invaluable contributions to our community and to wish her and her husband much success in their future endeavors.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to the individuals and businesses who are this years winners of the Best of Reston Awards. The Best of Reston Community Service Award was created to recognize companies, organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to community service, and/or who have improved the lives of people in need in Reston, VA. Tom Bartelt for his 25 years of service to the Greater Reston community through his role as the television eyes and ears of the community. As community program manager for Warner Cable, Tom Bartelt was there at the beginning, first as a volunteer, and then as staff, covering events big and small. He also helps local charities, giving selflessly of his time and talents to encourage young people in the broadcasting field and keeping community television alive and directed in the right spirit. James Cleveland for his unique and direct impact on the quality of life in Reston and for serving as a role model for others in his approach to community service. As a driving force behind Mobile Land, Jim Cleveland has created the atmosphere for corporate pride and participation in support of civic causes as demonstrated in Reston's status as an internationally recognized example of excellence in community planning. He has also demonstrated a true sense of community and civic affairs, including Greater Reston Arts Center, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Washington Airports Task Force, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. By both his positioning of Reston Land as a good corporate citizen and through his own leadership role in the community, Jim Cleveland has served the social, artistic, and business fabric of the Reston community. Judy Duncan for her selfless dedication and willingness to go above and beyond to serve the needs for those in crisis through her Duncan Answering Service and the Herndon-Reston F.I.S.H. (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help). Judy Duncan has been a key part of F.I.S.H. for many years and has touched and assisted hundreds of people during those years. From her initial role as one needing help during a medical crisis to being a volunteer to becoming the person who initiated a way for others to receive help through an answering service, Judy Duncan is one of the quiet people who make things happen. When a void developed, Judy created the Duncan Answering Service to field the many calls F.I.S.H. receives from those in need. On average, 75 to 100 calls are received daily and are referred to appropriate agencies or individuals to assist. For her role in volunteering and creating this selfless service, we honor Judy Duncan. Lee A. Rau for years of consistent volunteer and community involvement. Motivated by a strong desire to give back, Lee has made a lifetime commitment to making Reston a better place. He is a longtime supporter of Reston Interfaith and the Greater Reston Arts Center and has served as President of the Board of both organizations. He supported early efforts to establish both Laurel Learning Center and the Embry Rucker Community Shelter. Early on, Lee recognized a need for more affordable housing and he has worked tirelessly for over 20 years to see that it would be built. Currently and concurrently, he is taking a lead to develop a permanent home for GRACE. Lee Rau is a dedicated member of the community and is honored for his work in many areas. Patriot National Bank is honored for its role as a good corporate citizen and for going beyond the purpose of a business to help, care and contribute to the quality of life of all citizens of the community, not just its customers. Patriot National Bank has demonstrated its commitment through many avenues: number one provider of SBA loans in Reston area; providing funding for the Market in the Woods; providing below market funding for homeowner's associations and South Lakes High School student bank; and encouraging service on community boards and committees by its officers and employees. The activities and outreach of Patriot National Bank, a ``homegrown bank,'' have made Reston a better place to live and work. Reston Hospital Center for its role as a corporate leader in community service and for its commitment to improve the health of our entire community by an extensive outreach program of health and wellness. Since its inception, Reston Hospital Center has demonstrated its concern for the welfare of others in the community through active participation in the United Way Campaign, American Heart Association, area religious organizations, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Reston Interfaith, Meals on Wheels, Reston Triatholon, Red Cross blood drives. In 1995, Reston Hospital Center provided millions of dollars in taxes, charity and uncompensated care to the community. The hospital employs more than 800 area residents, have over 200 weekly volunteers and has a dedicated staff which contributes to local high school health care scholarship programs. More than 5,000 people benefited from screening and health programs sponsored by the hospital in 1995. As an integral part of the community, Reston Hospital Center provides unsurpassed care and reaches out to all citizens as an exemplary health care resource. Reston Town Center Associates for further developing Reston's sense of community by providing a vibrant place for people to come together and for their support of worthy causes. Reston Town Center Associates have always been willing to offer a gathering place and to support many groups who do volunteer and non-profit work. They have improved the quality of life of all members of the community, especially the elderly and children through free events such as Take-a-Break Concerts, the Holiday Parade, Meet Me at the Movies, and Mother's and Father's Day events. They have supported many worthy causes such as GRACE, Cystic Fibrosis, American Diabetes, Reston Interfaith, Children's Hospital and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. More than $309,385 has been raised for non-profit groups. In addition, another $17,900 has been donated to local non-profit groups by the Mobil Foundation and the Mercury Foundation. In 1995 more than 5 million people visited Reston Town Center. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in honoring the ``Best of Reston'' Award winners for all of their hard work in making their community a better place to live.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this brief opportunity to recognize 28 years of dedicated Federal service by my constituent Mr. Emil P. Moschella from Vienna, VA. Today is Mr. Moschella's last day of work as a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI]. He has dedicated a lifetime career to keeping America safe from crime and has done so in exemplary fashion. He will be dearly missed by his colleagues at the Bureau, and I commend him for a job well done. Whether he was working the streets of Chicago, touring the country on the inspection and audits staff, working in the Bureau's congressional affairs office, representing the Federal Government in Leon, France, before a meeting of Interpol about freedom of information and law enforcement, or leading a team of lawyers in counseling the director of the FBI, Mr. Moschella has always performed his duties with dedication, loyalty, and integrity--the hallmarks of his outstanding career. Mr. Moschella is a second generation Italian-American, who grew up in the Bronx in New York City. He was the first in his family to complete college and law school and he is a dedicated family man with four sons. He started his Federal service with the intention of doing something good for America--using his skill and talent to make his country a better place for all of us. He is the kind of civil servant of whom all Americans can be proud. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives and my constituents in the 11th Congressional District of Virginia, I want to thank Emil Moschella for his exceptional career of public service, congratulate him on this special occasion, and wish him all the best in retirement and all his future endeavors.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in favor of the Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act which has been included in H.R. 3136. This bill will encourage seniors between the ages of 65 to 69 to work by eliminating financial penalties on hardworking seniors who want to supplement meager Social Security benefits. I strongly urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 3136 and our senior citizens by increasing the Social Security earnings limit. The Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act also contains a provision which will eliminate Social Security disability benefits to drug addicts and alcoholics. While I adamantly support this provision, I would like to voice my concern about the fraud and abuse that will occur as a result. Given past abuses in the SSI and SSDI programs, we must be alert to the likelihood that many of these drug addicts and alcoholics currently on Federal disability rolls will attempt to requalify for Social Security benefits under other disability categories. I believe that more can and should be done to ensure accountability in these programs, eliminate fraud and abuse, and save Federal dollars. Mr. Chairman, we should support referral and monitoring agency programs that currently use national case tracking systems to identify drug addicts and alcoholics who are improperly receiving Federal checks. These types of programs have already saved the Federal taxpayers millions of dollars that would have been spent as a result of the fraudulent practices of drug addicts and alcoholics. Unfortunately, this legislation, in eliminating the drug addiction and alcoholism benefit category, will also eliminate these types of tracking programs. I hope that we can correct this blow to current fraud and abuse monitoring practices in order to ensure that drug addicts and alcoholics do not find a way around the major accomplishments we are achieving today.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Chairman, first of all I want to commend the gentleman from Texas for taking on a tough issue. I rise reluctantly to oppose his position on this and support this amendment. This amendment continues the current level of immigration. It allows children and the brothers and sisters of immigrants to apply for immigration. Otherwise they are barred for the most part. This amendment does not affect the changes in this bill regarding immigrant eligibility for public benefits and it does not affect the provisions relating to illegal immigration, but family reunification has long been a principal purpose of U.S. immigration policy. This bill's provisions barring adult children in particular turns that principle on its head by ensuring that many families will never become whole. Why would a child who turns 26 automatically be considered extended family and not allowed to immigrate under his parents' sponsorship? Many of these adult children are exactly the type of Americans this country needs. They help in their prime working years, working many cases in family-owed businesses, helping them to prosper. They save, invest, and give back to their communities. I see the pioneer spirit in this country alive and well in the shops in my district where you have much of this. They also help care for their elderly parents and reduce the elderly's use of social services. Mr. Chairman, I ask approval of this amendment.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 163d anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and the kingdom of Thailand. This treaty was the first of its kind between the United States and an Asian nation. The United States has had a close relationship with Thailand dating back before 1833 when this treaty was signed. Scores of teachers, Christian missionaries, and medical personnel were instrumental in the 19th century in building schools, churches, and leprosy clinics and hospitals throughout the kingdom, often working closely with the Chakri Dynasty of kings, including the current monarch, King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, who was born in Boston while his father attended Harvard Medical School. Americans helped bring Thailand its first X-ray machine and printing press. While there have been successors to the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce which have been accorded status as the ruling documents of diplomacy between our two nations, I would like to emphasize that this particular treaty was the foundation for 163 years of close personal and political friendships. The United States and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to conduct bilateral relations in a manner consistent with the spirit of this treaty. Thailand's culture and Government go back thousands of years, and it is the only nation in Southeast Asia that was never colonized. For this reason, our long friendship holds a special significance in the region. I believe that as we approach the 21st century it is important to recognize our old, close friend throughout the world. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues are aware of the differences of opinion we have with Thailand over a number of trade- related issues. However, I hope that we remember that Thailand is a long-time friend to the United States and prompt us to work together to solve these problems in a manner befitting our long cordial friendship.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill. We had here Federal employees, career employees, who were dismissed from their jobs, put, sitting down, in a windowless moving van with no seats and their belongings, and summarily dumped onto the Elipse, out of sight of the press corps, where they could not comment on the firings. Some of these employees had worked at the White House since the Kennedy administration for Presidents of both parties. Some of their families learned about these firings through the television, which, according to the White House press office, told that the employees were fired due to embezzlement and severe financial irregularities. We know now that these career civil servants did no wrong. In fact, they were good at what they did. They simply got in the way of larger political and patronage objectives of the White House. The White House had every right to terminate these individuals if they wanted to. That is not the issue in this case. The problem is that instead of `fessing up to the deed that this was a political firing, documents were leaked to the press in an attempt to create the illusion that these firings were somehow for cause. They even tried to trump up criminal allegations against one Billy Dale, who, after several weeks of trial, was acquitted in less than 2 hours by a jury of his peers. Mr. Speaker, this bill is an attempt to pay the legal bills of those wrongly accused. It can never mitigate the suffering they and their families endured, but I ask the support of my colleagues for this bill, and I say thank you to these employees for a job well done. This, in a small way, is our way of thanking those employees for the service they gave the Government.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Ella Miller for her tireless efforts in working with the children of Fairfax County in the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. She will be honored on March 16, 1996, at the Hunter Mill District Republican Committee's recognition dinner for African-American community-based organizations. Mrs. Miller was born in 1880, a mere 15 years after the end of the Civil War to parents who were former slaves in rural southern Tennessee. She was unable to attend school, but recognized the value of education and gained what knowledge she could at night from her siblings who did attend school. After leaving Tennessee, Mrs. Miller relocated to Cincinnati, OH, where she worked as a domestic for two families until she reached the age of 107, after which time she decided to retire and moved to Vienna, VA, where she lives with her niece. She is now 115 years of age and continues to be active. Mrs. Miller, expressing a desire to share her life's experiences, visits with students at elementary schools in Fairfax County, VA, where she has become a symbol of ``Living History'' to all of the fortunate children she has touched through her reflections on history, famous people she has met, and her messages about faith, obedience, caring for others, and belief in oneself. She is a living example that you are never too old to learn. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in honoring Mrs. Ella Miller for all she has done for our children and wish her the best of luck for her future endeavors.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to some very special people in Virginia's 11th District. These are individuals who put the good of their community above their own needs. These people received awards from the Springfield Inter- Service Club Council ISCC on February 20, 1996. The Springfield ISCC was founded in 1986 to coordinate the good works of the numerous service clubs and civic organizations in the greater Springfield community. Today more than 60 clubs, civic organizations, and agencies are affiliated with the ISCC. Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who received awards for their distinguished service to the community are: Sylvia Bonner. Sylvia has been a Girl Scouts Council of the Nation's Capital Service Unit comanager in the central Springfield area since 1992, Sylvia has worked hard to build a strong cohesive program for the youth of our community. Most recently she has picked up the banner of the Springfield Santa refurbishes experienced toys for needy children during the holidays. Under her leadership Santa's Green Elves are keeping a Springfield tradition alive. John Garilli. John with his guide dog, Guy, has served the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club as secretary, vice president, flea market chairman, sight chairman, and communications chairman. He is founder and advisor for the Leo Club at Hayfield High School. John and Guy also serve as spokesman for Leader Dog in the Washington metro area. Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who received awards for their outstanding community service are: Dominick Caridi. Dominick has been a tireless and resourceful Boy Scout leader. He led the Scouting for Food Drive in southern Fairfax County and the city of Alexandria. Under his exceptional leadership and enthusiasm the Scouts collected more than 80 tons of food for the hungry residents of the Greater Washington area. Robert E. Denny. Robert, an author, a Civil War historian, a tireless volunteer who has worked on the developmental programs for severely handicapped residents of the Northern Virginia Training Center. Bob Lund. Bob serves the community in many ways. As the coordinator of volunteer efforts to maintain the grounds at the Pohick Regional Library, he has coordinated the efforts of over 35 Eagle Scout service projects, serving as mentor and role model to countless young people and saving the community untold costs. Lt. Tyrone Morrow. Lieutenant Morrow of the Fairfax County Police Department serves his community in many ways. In addition to his unselfish service as a police officer he serves as a mentor and role model for children at risk of being lost to education. Through his personal efforts as a tutor and through his inspirational example and ability to recruit others to serve as tutors, Lt. Morrow has instituted ongoing projects to help young people in our community who had nowhere to turn. Mr. Speaker, the following individuals received the Award for Persons of the Year: Carl and Betty Kohlmeier. Carl and Betty have been unsung heroes in our community since 1959. In service to the victims of family violence, helping the Northern Virginia Hotline, active in the United Methodist Church, and feeding the needy through ``Lazarus at the Gate.'' With seemingly endless energy and a gift to know what is right they have quietly and ably given their hearts and their hands to ensure success in their endeavors. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in congratulating these fine citizens on their outstanding work. It is citizens like these, scattered across America, that provide this country with our margin for excellence, in providing services to those in need, keeping our communities clean and beautiful, and restoring the American dream to our young people. The Springfield Inter-Service Club Council and its member organizations deserve our thanks and efforts.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of Fairfax County's finest teachers. Dr. Linda Miller is being honored by the Organization of American Historians as cowinner of the 1996 Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Pre-Collegiate Teaching Award. This award recognizes the contributions made by pre-collegiate teachers to improve history education and is given for activities which enhance the intellectual development of other history teachers and/or students. The award named for the late Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau of the University of Louisville, memorializes her career, especially her pathbreaking efforts to build bridges between university and pre-collegiate history teachers. Dr. Miller has been teaching in the Fairfax County Public School System since 1972. She started as a substitute teacher at various schools throughout the County. In 1973 she was a reading aide at Lake Braddock Secondary School. From 1974 to 1978 she taught social studies--civics--at Mark Twain Intermediate and Herndon Intermediate School served on summer curriculum committees developing map skills. From 1978 to the present Dr. Miller has been teaching at Fairfax High School where her classes include American Government, Political Science, gifted and talented world cultures, gifted and talented American Government, Advanced Placement European history, and world cultures. Dr. Miller's love of teaching is reflected not only by her receiving this award, but by instilling in her students an enthusiasm for government. At a time when public opinion of government and politics is low, Dr. Miller's dedication and success in educating her students and making American Government come alive, is a welcome addition. Dr. Miller's education is extensive she holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Studies from the University of Kansas. She received a Master of Arts in Education in 1978. She received a Doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia in 1991. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in congratulating Dr. Miller for her honor and thanking her for her many years of dedicated service teaching in Fairfax County. We wish her much success in the future.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Deputy Inspector General Derek J. Vander Schaaf who is retiring on March 1, 1996, from the Department of Defense after more than 32 years of Government service. Mr. Vander Schaaf has been involved in Department of Defense management and operational matters for his entire career. He has an indepth knowledge of Department of Defense organizations and programs based on his three decades of Department of Defense-related work in the office of the inspector general, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, and active duty in the U.S. Army. Mr. Vander Schaaf attended the University of South Dakota, and in 1961, received a bachelor of arts degree in political science and business administration. He received a master of arts degree in public administration in 1963 from the University of Massachusetts. In 1993, Mr. Vander Schaaf received an honorary doctor of laws from the University of South Dakota. After graduation from the University of South Dakota he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1961 and served on active duty with the Army's 24th Infantry Division in Germany from September 1963 to May 1965. After leaving military service, Mr. Vander Schaaf joined the Office of the Secretary of Defense in 1965 and was employed by the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense as a program analyst. In May 1968, Mr. Vander Schaaf joined the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, comptroller, where he was principally responsible for budgetary review of the military departments research, development, test and evaluation programs. After developing a reputation for budgetary and management expertise Mr. Vander Schaaf went to work with the House Committee on Appropriations as a senior staff adviser to the Subcommittee on Defense. During his tenure from 1972 to 1981, Mr. Vander Schaaf was principally involved in readiness issues, force deployments, logistics, medical, command and control, Reserve Force programs, and the Defense Department budget in general. During that time he authorized many reports for the committee dealing with overseas deployments, readiness, and the efficiency and effectiveness of Department of Defense operations. In 1981, Mr. Vander Schaaf began his tenure as the deputy within the office of the inspector general and its predecessor, the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Review and Oversight. He played a vital role in the establishment and early development of the office and has been a key leader in all of the inspector general's major functions and activities, which include policy and oversight responsibilities for the Department of Defense's 18,000 auditors, investigators, inspectors. In the absence of an appointed inspector general, he has served as the acting inspector general for 5 of the last 9 years. He has earned wide respect from the private sector, his peers at the Department of Defense, and from Members of Congress for the professional and proactive role he has played in curbing fraud and abuse. During Mr. Vander Schaaf's long distinguished career he has been the recipient of numerous awards and special recognitions including the Distinguished Federal Executive Award and the Meritorious Federal Executive Award. He is also a two-time recipient of the Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Department's highest civilian service award. Mr. Vander Schaaf has even found time during his busy professional career to serve his community as president of the Ravenwood Civic Association, where I first met him when I served as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. He has been a model neighbor, civic leader, and friend. Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues have had the pleasure of working with Derek Vander Schaaf over the years and I know they join me in honoring him for his 32 years of public service congratulating him on a job well done and wish him and his wife, Karen, and their two children, Jill and Derek, Jr., continued success in the years ahead.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 1996 Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Award Winners. On Thursday, February 15, 1996, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual Valor Awards at the McLean Hilton. The Valor Awards honor public service officers who have demonstrated extreme self-sacrifice, personal bravery, and ingenuity in the performance of their duty. There are five categories: The Gold Medal of Valor, the Silver Medal of Valor, the Bronze Medal of Valor, the Certificate of Valor, the Life Saving Award. The Valor Awards is a project of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. This is the 18th year that these awards have been presented. The Silver Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts involving great personal risk. The Silver Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Sgt. J. Vincent Byrd, Detective Kenneth M. Pedigo, Detective Susan Lamar The Bronze Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts involving unusual risk beyond that which should be expected while performing the usual responsibilities of the member. The Bronze Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Detective Onzlow G. Williamson, Jr., Detective Beth A. Benham, 2d Lt. Richard H. Bearen, Sgt. Samuel J. Masiello, Police Officer 1st Class Bryan W. Holland, Police Officer 1st Class Robert D. Hill, 2d Lt. Frank J. Kitzerow, Capt. Michael LoMonaco, Sgt. Jeffrey E. Powell, Master Police Officer James T. Stewart III, Police Officer 1st Class Rolland L. Watenpaugh, Police Officer Aaron M. Kush, Police Officer 1st Class Stephen M. Needels, Police Officer Mark E. Royer, Firefighter Lawrence M. Braswell, Technician Michael A. Weldon The Bronze Medal of Valor Unit Citation Award Winners for 1996 are: Master Police Officer Michael J. Brennan, Police Officer 1st Class Richard D. Carlton, Officer Chris C. Cochran, 2d Lt. Arthur J. Hurlock, Sgt. James Kellam, Police Officer 1st Class Steven R. Mattos, Master Police Officer Jackie L. Mitchem, Police Officer 1st Class Lee P. Northrop, Police Officer 1st Class Don C. Pierson, Police Officer 1st Class James M. Pollack, Lt. David Mr. Rohrer The Certificate of Valor is awarded for acts that involve personal risk and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal, or ingenuity not normally involved in the performance of duties. The Certificate of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Capt. Randall J. Kennedy, Firefighter Edward C. Lofties, Officer Timothy C. Benedict, Police Officer First Class Robert Egan, Sgt. Matthew W. Pifger, Master Police Officer Ralph R. Scott, Technician Edson Dewhurst, Jr. The Lifesaving Award is awarded for acts taken in life-threatening situations where an individual's life is in jeopardy, either medically or physically. The Lifesaving Award Winners for 1996 are: Detective Nancy G. Schaefer, Volunteer Firefighter Carl August Lief Ericson, Technician John H. Marlin, Firefighter William A. Sutphin, Jr., Master Technician Konrad A. Kurtz, Lt. Carlton G. Burkhammer, Firefighter George N. Pancione, Jr., Master Technician Michael J. Stone, Firefighter David D. Sweetland, Deputy Sheriff Kathleen A. Miller, Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Michael G. Dickerson, Deputy Sheriff Private First Class Melanie K. Sjurseth, Deputy Sheriff Cpl. John A. Craig, Deputy Sheriff Private First Class Barry V. Garlow, Deputy Sheriff Brian K. Harmon, Deputy Sheriff Alberto D. Pinto, Officer Edward K. Warren, Police Officer First Class Jarvis D. Lay, Public Safety Communications Assistant II Kimberly A. Wright Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in commending these fine citizens who are truly deserving of the title ``hero.''

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise and bring to the attention of my colleagues some very special and important people in Dale City in the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. These are people who have put the good of their community, Dale City, VA, above their own needs and desires, not only performing their jobs, but going above and beyond the call of duty. These individuals have become role models to others in their professions and to other volunteers. They were honored on Saturday February 3, 1996 by the Dale City Civic Association, one of the largest, most active, and accomplished citizens associations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I would like to offer my congratulations to the award recipients. The Dale City Civic Awards Association was created nearly 30 years ago and hosts an annual service awards banquet. In addition, the association awards a number of scholarships for college-bound students from Dale City, monitors development and serves as a sounding board for citizens and businesses. Citizen of the Year: Jo Ann Mains. Ms. Mains serves on numerous community boards, helps raise money for the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, ACTS, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and she also gives her valuable time by helping needy families. Young Citizen of the Year: Shivon Kershaw. Ms. Kershaw serves in many church and civic associations in Prince William County. In addition to these activities she has won Martin Luther King oratory contests both at the middle school and high school levels for the past 2 years. Despite her many extracurricular activities she still maintains a very high grade point average. Community Service Award: Terrence Spillane. Mr. Spillane served on the County Board of Supervisors for 8 years and was a leader in sound fiscal policies, human services, and economic development. Nurse of the Year: Deana Michell. Ms. Michell is a nurse at Potomac Hospital whose constant pursuit of perfection and relationship with patients has earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and patients at the hospital. Police Officer of the Year: Officer Patricia Harman: Officer Harman has given not only her official time, but her private time helping the people of her community become educated in safety. Fire Fighter of the Year. Howard Coleman. Mr. Coleman has been a member of the Dale City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department since 1991. Mr. Coleman has always displayed an eagerness to help his fellow citizens and their quality of life. Emergency Medical Services Award: Anthony Hool. Mr. Hool has been a member of the Dale City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for the past 18 years. During this time Mr. Hool has been responsible for developing the EMS system in Dale City. He is also one of the most respected EMS providers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Carolyn Harrington. Ms. Harrington is a second grade teacher at Neabsco Elementary School in Dale City. Her dedication and love of her work is reflected in the children of the community. Middle School Teacher of the Year: Vernice Turner. Ms. Turner is a seventh grade language arts teacher at Mills E. Godwin Middle School. She is one who gives generously of her time and demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and competence. High School Teacher of the Year. Jim Sivells. Mr. Sivells is a social studies teacher at Cecil D. Hylton High School. His dedication to his work truly makes government come alive for his students and is reflected in their admiration for him. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join with me in congratulating these outstanding citizens for their tireless efforts to make Dale City, VA, a better place to live.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 6, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 9, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 13, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 16, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 20, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 23, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, for morning hour debate.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material in that section of the Record entitled ``Extension of Remarks'' through Monday, February 26, 1996.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Madam Speaker, I move that the House to now adjourn.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Madam Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise and bring to the attention of my colleagues some very special and important people in Dale City in the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. These are people who have put the good of their community, Dale City, VA, above their own needs and desires, not only performing their jobs, but going above and beyond the call of duty. These individuals have become role models to others in their professions and to other volunteers. They will be honored on Saturday, February 3, 1996, by the Dale City Civic Association, one of the largest, most active, and accomplished citizens associations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I would like to offer my congratulations to the award recipients. The Dale City Civic Awards Association was created nearly 30 years ago and hosts an annual service awards banquet. In addition, the association awards a number of scholarships for college bound students from Dale City, monitors development, and serves as a sounding board for citizens and businesses. Citizen of the Year.--Jo Ann Mains. Ms. Mains serves on numerous community boards, helps raise money for the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, ACTS, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and she also gives her valuable time by helping needy families. Young Citizen of the Year.--Shivon Kershaw. Ms. Kershaw serves in many church and civic associations in Prince William County. In addition to these activities she has won Martin Luther King oratory contests both at the middle school and high school levels for the past 2 years. Despite her many extracurricular activities she still maintains a very high grade point average. Community Service Award.--Terrance Spellane. Mr. Spellane served on the county board of supervisors for 8 years and was a leader in sound fiscal policies, human services, and economic development. Nurse of the Year.--Deana Michell. Ms. Michell is a nurse at Potomac Hospital whose constant pursuit of perfection and relationship with patients has earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and patients at the hospital. Police Officer of the Year.--Officer Patricia Harmon. Officer Harmon has given not only her official time, but her private time helping the people of her community become educated in safety. Fire Fighter of the Year.--Howard Coleman. Mr. Coleman has been a member of the Dale City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department since 1991. Mr. Coleman has always displayed an eagerness to help his fellow citizens and their quality of life. Emergency Medical Services Award.--Anthony Hool. Mr. Hool has been a member of the Dale City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for the past 18 years. During this time Mr. Hool has been responsible for developing the E.M.S. system in Dale City. He is also one of the most respected E.M.S. providers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Elementary School Teacher of the Year.--Carolyn Harrington. Ms. Harrington is a second grade teacher at Neabsco Elementary School in Dale City. Her dedication and love of her work is reflected in the children of the community. Middle School Teacher of the Year.--Vernice Turner. Ms. Turner is a seventh grade language arts teacher at Mills E. Godwin Middle School. She is one who gives generously of her time and demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and competence. High School Teacher of the Year.--Jim Sivells. Mr. Sivells is a social studies teacher at Cecil D. Hylton High School. His dedication to his work truly makes government come alive for his students and is reflected in their admiration for him. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join with me in congratulating these outstanding citizens for their tireless efforts to make Dale City, VA a better place to live.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that my name be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1963.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, first of all, I just want to thank the appropriations subcommittee chairman, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Walsh], and the gentleman from California [Mr. Dixon], the chief minority member of the committee, for their work on this, working with the Senate. This has been one of the more difficult appropriation bills this year. It has had a lot of contention in it. It is not a perfect bill as it comes here, but it is a bill that I can stand up here and proudly support. It is going to give the District of Columbia the money needed. They have been faced with shutdowns and no Federal payment, and the result of that has been that a number of vendors who have been performing in good faith contractual obligations to the city have been stiffed for payments, sometimes delayed for months, because the city has not had the money to pay them. This will help free that up. This will help allow the city to go ahead with its plans for its reinventing government proposals and put them, for the rest of the fiscal year, on a fair and even basis. I congratulate the fiscal restraint that is shown in this bill by the gentleman from New York [Mr. Walsh] in writing this. I think it strikes a delicate but essential balance between what the city's obligations are and what they ought to be able to pay with a reasonable appropriation. Let me also say that the act brings some reforms that are needed to the District of Columbia Government. We talked about some of the restrictions in spending. You have heard the discussion center on education. Let me say right now the District of Columbia today is sending literally thousands of kids out to the suburbs to private schools to be educated. Many of these, as my colleague from New York noted, are individuals and students with special needs. This will expand that opportunity now to the poorest citizens in the District of Columbia, those who are below the poverty line, who would like to have the same kind of educational opportunities that are offered throughout the rest of this country, the same kind of educational opportunities, if you will, that Members of Congress and the President and the Vice President are able to offer their kids who have the opportunity to send their kids to the District of Columbia public schools, but decline to do so, and in lieu of that send their kids to private schools. The poorest of the poor, those below the poverty line, there is a pool of money here that will allow those parents to operate for private schools in some cases and have some seed money, up to $3,000 annually to be able to do that. The city currently is spending over $9,000 per year per student, yet the output in terms of the number who are graduating, their test scores, going on to college, I think you could deem the public school system in the city today a miserable failure. This proposal also calls for the establishment of charter schools. I think this is very, very important, because it will allow groups like the Smithsonian and other groups to set up charter schools which will offer opportunities to citizens from the District of Columbia to come in and get other options for education to encourage them to move up. If we really want to help this city, bring the city out of poverty, reduce crime, education is the key to doing that. The current educational system is not doing that. This bill does not solve that problem, but it goes a long way toward that goal by starting some innovation and some competition within the public sector. I think that is essential. I would finally add it is not a perfect bill in many ways, but this is a good bill, and one that I am proud to support at this point. I urge my colleagues to do the same.

Mr. DAVIS

Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I am going to speak today on a bill that we have introduced, H.R. 1855. This is a bill that amends the District of Columbia Code, title XI of the D.C. Code, but basically what it does is it allows Dr. Elizabeth Morgan and her daughter Ellen to return to the United States. This bill is the product of my own deepest feelings and knowledge, and as a society, we are far more sensitive to the pain that children can feel than we were when I was coming of age. Legislative bodies across the land at every level have recognized the importance of listening more carefully to what children say, and the laws that we now pass arise from an enormous and growing body of evidence that in many cases of domestic stress and conflict, it is too easy to lose sight of who is being harmed. Commonsense actions to slice through the Gordian knot of pride and anger can often prevent permanent emotional damage and allow wounds to heal as quickly and completely as possible. That is what H.R. 1855 attempts to do. That is all H.R. 1855 intends to do. Domestic conflict and stress can take many forms. Its victims are too often unintended and innocent. As a local jurist has said in connection with the very situation that gives rise to this bill, when elephants fight, the grass suffers, so I believe that I would not be true to the great lessons I have learned in life were I to just take the easy way out when confronted with a difficult situation involving a child's life. Yes, it would be easy for me to ignore Ellen Morgan, a soon-to-be 13- year-old American child who is afraid to come back to our country, our country, unless this bill is passed. It might be easy for us to ignore Ellen Morgan, to wash our hands of her unusual and tragic situation, but I believe that would be wrong. I believe very strongly that I owe it to this 13-year-old child still within me to try to intervene to break the truly vicious cycles that have impacted Ellen Morgan's life. What I want to do and what this bill does is to permit Ellen Morgan to be and feel free to return to the United States with no cloud of legal intervention over her head. She deserves to have that choice. In the real world she does not have that freedom now. This bill is an opportunity, perhaps the last chance, to heal the wounds that are all too fresh in Ellen's life. If there were another approach that Ellen could take, I know she would have taken it by now. We have attempted to allow the District of Columbia Superior Court to make appropriate motions to rehear this case, to revisit the situation, and as of yet they have been unable to do so, even though several years have elapsed since 1989, when this body and the other body put forward a bill that allowed Elizabeth Morgan to get out of jail for contempt and resume habitation with her daughter in New Zealand. If I felt that Ellen was free to return to this country unfettered I would not do anything about this bill, but this bill, I think, represents the best approach that can be taken under all the circumstances. The bill is straightforward. It seeks to make out only very minor and temporary changes in title XI of the District of Columbia Code. Under the Home Rule Act, the District government cannot amend title XI, and thus cannot legally legislatively affect this case. Only Congress can make these changes. These changes are only temporary and will sunset when Ellen reaches the age of majority and custody- visitation issues would be moot. H.R. 1855 reflects the commonsense basic principle that the law ought not to compel one who has reached the age of reason from being forced to be unsupervised with someone by whom that person asserts they have been sexually abused. As a practical matter, such visitation cannot be enforced, and would create even greater danger if it were. Permitting a child of 13 and above to choose whether or not such custody or visitation should occur under the strict and limited strictures of this bill is the only sensible course. The basic facts which form the necessary background of this bill bear repeating. There is an outstanding court order for the District Court for the District of Columbia dated August 28, 1987, in the case of Morgan versus Foretich. Under that order Dr. Morgan was jailed for civil contempt in the District of Columbia after she hid her child, Hilary, now known as Ellen, and refused to give that child up for court ordered unsupervised visitation with her father. At that point her income approached $1 million a year. She gave that up to go to jail for 2 years to protect her daughter. She spent over 2 years in the District of Columbia jail. In September 1989, Congress enacted H.R. 2136, sponsored by my friend and colleague, the gentleman from northern Virginia [Mr. Wolf], Public Law 101-97. This law limited to 12 months the amount of time that an individual could be imprisoned for civil contempt in the family division of the D.C. Superior Court. This legislation essentially freed Dr. Morgan from jail. From there she went to Australia, where she is exiled today, until this legislation can pass. Mr. Speaker, I intend to do everything I can in the coming months to move this bill out of committee and to move this bill to passage.