Jo Ann Davis

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN 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 on the concurrent resolution now under consideration.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the distinguished gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis), the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Civil Service, Census and Agency Organization of the Committee on Government Reform, introduced H. Con. Res. 36 on February 12, 2003. I am honored to be an original cosponsor of this legislation. Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, issued a preliminary proclamation on September 22, 1862, granting freedom to slaves in territories that were in rebellion. The official Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863. It was a straightforward document, much like the President himself, and was based on his right as the Commander in Chief during the Civil War. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in scope, acclaimed by some, and denounced and condemned by others, ultimately it was a landmark as expressed in the 13th amendment: ``Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.'' Historians report several revisions and compromises of the proclamation, but Lincoln's personal wish, as expressed in his letter to Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, had always been that all men everywhere could be free. Much has been accomplished in our Nation since 1863 by freed men and women and their descendents in every sphere of our national life; this, in spite of great adversity, but with utmost determination of spirit and soul. History has shown us that to surge to greatness, as a Nation or as an individual, humans must be free. We must never forget our history, we must never forget the steadfastness of the President who was rightly called the Great Emancipator. We must never tolerate mental or physical slavery in our Nation or any nation. Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 36 has been cosponsored by 115 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle. I believe this bill, introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, to be representative of the conviction of this body and I, therefore, urge our colleagues to support H. Con. Res. 36. Again, I thank the distinguished gentleman from Illinois for his work on bringing this meaningful resolution to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, (Mr. LaHood), my distinguished colleague. (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to my colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher).

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would again like to thank my distinguished colleague, the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization, for introducing this important piece of legislation.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, February 15 commemorates the 183rd birthday of one of the true heroines of our country, Susan B. Anthony. Best known for being a pioneer of the women's movement, Ms. Anthony dedicated much of her life to the fight for equal rights between the sexes. However, it would be in error to speak about the life of Ms. Anthony and not to mention her diligence in defending the rights of the unborn. As a natural outgrowth of her beliefs that all humans deserve equal protection under the law, Ms. Anthony spoke out courageously against abortion. Indeed, she believed that abortion violated the rights of both women and their children, by exploiting women and by denying their unborn children the most precious of our rights, the right to life. The courage and hard work of Susan B. Anthony has not left one woman in our country untouched. It is my sincere hope as we reflect upon her life and achievements, the women's movement will recognize the need to return back to our roots, to the vision that Susan B. Anthony had for us.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on H.R. 4546, The Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2003. I believe that this year's Defense Authorization package is a compromise that does many good things. In particular, I was extremely happy to see that the Committee would offer its full support for restoring the original schedule for CVNX-1. However, Mr. Speaker, I must point out that I am disappointed at the lack of progress that we have made on the issue of concurrent receipt. Yes, this legislation would allow some of our retired veterans to receive both their VA disability and retirement pay. However, in a real sense, this is not true concurrent receipt as payments are authorized through the Special Stipend for the Severely Disabled Retirees. It is a step, but quite frankly, it is not enough. Mr. Speaker, I would like to reemphasize my support for inclusion and passage of a full version of concurrent receipt in future years. It is something our veterans deserve and is owed to them. I am fully aware of its costs. The Administration, simply put, should either add the money and program for it, or request that this be made a mandatory spending measure. Mr. Speaker, I am aware that many members do not fully support this and see it as simply ``pork''. However, let's look at what this is for. VA disability payments, in a very real sense, are earned. The military life is a job unlike any other profession. That's why it is often referred to as a calling. The risks associated with this profession are higher than most and often result in injury that years later becomes debilitating. That is why we have disability payments for our service members. Mr. Speaker, as we hold this debate, we stand on the cusp of another war, one which will surely cause more casualties and more debilitating injuries to our young servicemen. We should do the right thing and grant concurrent receipt to our current and future veterans.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the resolution on the use of force in Iraq. This resolution may very well determine where America's future lies, and I do not take this responsibility lightly. I fully understand what it will mean to watch the carriers leave port in Virginia, or see the men and women leave the many military bases that I represent back home. This vote may send them in harm's way, in defense of liberty and freedom; and that is a very heavy weight to carry. However, we cannot forget the attack that struck America over a year ago, and we must act to ensure that our way of life is protected and preserved. It has been asked almost in unison across America how that fateful day last year could have been avoided. The answer is simple: we do not avoid these disasters; we prevent them. I support this resolution because I firmly believe that prevention is the only way to preserve our way of life, and a regime change in Iraq is necessary to restore global peace. I believe that if we do not remove Saddam Hussein and his regime from power and bring liberation to Iraq, the terrorist attacks of last year will simply serve as a preamble to countless acts of terrorism across American soil. We are certain that Iraq has continued with development of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; and we know of their effectiveness. Hussein's maniacal use of these agents on his own people proves not only his disregard for human lives, but also proves their effectiveness. He has killed thousands in his very own country. We know that without intervention, Iraq's weapons programs will only increase and improve; and the longer we wait to intervene, the more seriously our troops will be threatened by Iraq's nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare programs. The possibility of Hussein having long-range nuclear capabilities in the near future is very, very real. America cannot afford to allow its people to live in a world where Iraq has nuclear weapons. Saddam Hussein is the world's most dangerous terrorist; and as the attacks of last year have shown, terrorists do not consider the consequences. America must prevent these disasters before they happen and ensure that nuclear war never enters the pages of 21st-century history. America's Iraqi policy of containment must be replaced with a policy of prevention. We must prevent future disasters by disarming Saddam Hussein of his nuclear, his chemical, and his biological weapons and overthrowing his regime. Madam Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to support our President and to support this resolution.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Electricians Mate (Submarines) Joseph Aimon Mangin, United States Navy. Chief Petty Officer Mangin will retire on Monday, 30 September 2002 after 23 years of faithful service to our Nation. Chief Mangin enlisted in the United States Army in September 1978. Following Army Basic Training and Army Cooking School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he reported to his first assignment as part of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 70th Armor in Wiesbaden, Germany in January 1979. During his European tour he participated in several field exercises including Return of Forces to Germany (REFORGER) and exercises at the Fulda Gap. In October 1981 Chief Mangin transferred to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry (Golden Dragons) of the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. While attached to the Golden Dragons he again participated in many field exercises including Team Spirit in Korea and jungle operations in the Republic of the Philippines. During his Hawaii tour Chief Mangin was named the battalion, brigade, division, and US Army Western Command Cook of the Year for 1982. In March 1984 Chief Mangin left the Army and spent nine months with the California National Guard. In December 1984, feeling again the call to serve he joined the United States Navy. He attended Navy Recruit Training, Basic Electricity and Electronics School and Electricians' Mate `A' School at Great Lakes, Illinois, graduating number one in his `A' school class. Chief Mangin then completed Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida, and in May of 1986 was assigned for training to Nuclear Power Training Unit Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he was the first student in his class to graduate. In February 1987 Chief Mangin joined the crew of USS Olympia (SSN 717) in Pearl Harbor. Serving as Olympia's Command Career Counselor, his efforts helped the ship earn the Commander Pacific Submarine Force Silver Anchor award for retention excellence. During his time on Olympia, the ship completed three Western Pacific deployments and two northern deployments. After graduating first in his class at Radiological Controls Maintenance School, Chief Mangin completed a three-year tour assigned to SUBASE Pearl Harbor, qualifying as Radiological Controls Shift Supervisor and serving as Leading Petty Officer. Chief Mangin then received orders to the USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) in Norfolk, Virginia. Serving as Leading Petty Officer of Electrical Division, he was named Oklahoma City's Sailor of the Year for 1995. During this tour, the ship completed a Mediterranean deployment. In 1996, following his selection as a Chief Petty Officer, Chief Mangin reported to USS Norfolk (SSN 714) as Electrical Division Leading Chief Petty Officer. In 1998, Chief Mangin relieved as the Navy's Submarine Pay (SUBPAY) Monitor, working on the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations at the Navy Annex in Washington DC. In this position, he oversaw all aspects of the $45M SUBPAY budget. His thorough analysis built the compelling business case that resulted in targeted increases to the SUBPAY program, the first increases in fifteen years. Chief Mangin's contributions have had a direct and lasting impact on the overall readiness and effectiveness of Naval Submarine Force personnel. He is an individual of uncommon character and his professionalism will be sincerely missed. I am proud, Mr. Speaker, to thank him for his honorable service in the United States Navy, and to wish him fair winds and following seas as he closes his distinguished military career.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the rule on H.R. 4691. This legislation does not give new rights, nor does it take away any. Rather, it is just a clarification of the current law. As we previously heard from other speakers, in 1996, Congress overwhelmingly, and I repeat, overwhelmingly, approved the existing nondiscrimination statute that protects healthcare entities from being forced by the government to perform abortions. Only because of judicial misinterpretation are we here today to clarify that healthcare entities include all healthcare organizations, including hospitals. I would like to note what is at stake here, and that is the freedom to abstain from performing an act that one considers to be morally and ethically wrong. Catholic hospitals, which are particular targets, have had a long history of locating themselves in impoverished areas where not many others are willing to go. They do this as part of their ministry and yet, there is a movement to shut down these hospitals because they refuse to perform abortions. This is not only ridiculous, but it is callous to all of the people who will suffer without the services that these hospitals provide. Mr. Speaker, we must stop infringing upon the rights of hospitals, hospital workers, and the patients that they serve. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the rule and to vote ``yes'' on the final passage of H.R. 4691.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to urge my colleagues today to support House Concurrent Resolution 472, urging the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe a national 4-H Youth Development Program Week in recognition of the 100 years of contributions to America's youth. As a mom of two sons who have participated in 4-H programs and having been enriched by the experience, I commend this program for motivating young people to pledge their heads to clearer thinking, their hearts to greater loyalty, their hands to larger service and their health to better living for the club, the community, the country and the world. Mr. Speaker, 4-H is the youth education branch of the Cooperative Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Each State and each county has access to a county extension office for both youth and adult programs, and 4-H programs are available to youth with ages ranging from 5 to 21, depending on the State. As my colleague previously said, 4-H programs originated in Illinois and Ohio, with corn-growing clubs for boys and tomato-canning clubs for girls; and they have developed into a full range of activities for children and youth, ranging from animal sciences to computer technology. In Virginia, one of the highlights of 4-H participation is the opportunity to display your work and your skill and compete for awards at the State fair. We did that for many years with our sons, and it was a rewarding experience for the whole family. Young people in Virginia can display their skills in dairy, livestock, horses, and a variety of other agricultural-related programs at the State fair and exhibit to the public their achievements and their skills. Experiential education is at the heart of 4-H, and it provides young people with opportunities of learning and accomplishments that go beyond a classroom education. In the 100th anniversary of the program, 4-H clubs have grown to 5.6 million annual participants and continue to provide experiences and opportunities that can impact a child for a lifetime. In an age where young people are confronted with many negative and destructive influences, 4-H provides them with an opportunity to spend their time constructively, cultivating a talent, learning a new skill, learning a responsibility, or working with others to accomplish a project. I urge my colleagues today to join me in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program by supporting this concurrent resolution.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3449, which would authorize the National Park Service to revise and expand the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Westmoreland County, Virginia. I appreciate Chairman Radanovich and Chairman Hansen for their dedication in bringing this measure before the House in an effort to realize a long standing effort by the National Park Service, Westmoreland County and the surrounding community to preserve this undisturbed land for future generations to enjoy and learn of the Washington's way of life during our nation's formative years. (As stated) George Washington was born on this property on February 22, 1732, and lived on the farm for three and a half years, and again for several years in his teens. The modern location includes a Memorial House designed to recreate the original birthsite as revealed by excavations. The Memorial House was finished in time for George Washington's 200th birthday in 1932, and is one of the center pieces of the National Monument. George Washington's great-grandfather, immigrated to America and acquired this property in 1664. His father, grandfather, and great- grandfather are buried in the family cemetery located on the National Monument property. Because of the Monument's current boundary configuration, over 100 acres of private land outside the Monument's boundary are sandwiched between two units of the monument and the Potomac River. Willing sellers, the Muse family, are amenable to transferring the property to the National Park Service, and Congress needs to consequently act so that this opportunity will not be lost. H.R. 3449 is a fitting tribute to a man who has long been revered as our greatest founding father, a man of high moral integrity and character, a man with distinct leadership capabilities, and above all a man who guided Americans to freedom and led them to union. I urge your support of this measure.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, a year ago today, a radical, Islamic terrorist group seized four aircraft, turning them into deadly weapons and killing thousands of defenseless people. Today, we continue to mourn the loss of those victims, and honor those who, with great bravery and instilled sense of duty, risked their lives to protect our people. Yet while we reflect on this day, one year ago, we cannot look back. Throughout the history of America, we have been a forward-looking Nation, striving for excellence and finding strength in our love of country. America is a God-fearing land, and because of this, our Nation has been blessed mightily. These attacks have been compared to December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was also struck from the sky. At the end of that day, America was devastated and struck with the great sorrow of this tragedy. Yet as history so aptly tells us, America's resurgence brought forth the liberation of the world, and global peace for decades. Today, as we look out across our land, we will see America at its most glorious hour. We will see the spirit of America at every ceremony, in every city and on the face of all Americans. It was the spirit of America that got us through that fateful day one year ago, and it will be this spirit that will carry us through for years to come. It is contagious, this American spirit. Last year, as our firefighters, police officers and rescue workers sacrificed to save lives, the American spirit shined. As our military men and women headed overseas to defend our country, the American spirit shined. As Americans across our land joined together in unity and with a renewed sense of patriotism, the American spirit shined. This is America, and faith and freedom will always be our call. That is what makes us unique. That is what makes us a people of great pride and resiliency. And that is what makes us a target. Yet in the end, America endures. Today the war on terrorism is progressing, but it will take time. As the President has said many times--this is a faceless enemy that we fight, and determination and perseverance will be our keys to victory. In the end our victory will once again bring about global peace. So as we reflect on that tragic day, one year ago, and mourn the loss of so many of our fellow Americans, be rest assured that our brave military men and women overseas are getting the job done, and making America proud. I commend and thank our military men and women for their sacrifices and bravery as they protect the Homeland. They are picking up where the heroes of September 11th left off--defending America, and fighting for the freedoms that we are willing to die for. The terrorists who attack us operate out of hatred--hatred of our freedom, hatred of our faith, and hatred of our liberty. Yet in the end, it will be our faith, freedom and love of liberty that will ultimately defeat them. May God Bless the United States.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this resolution extends heartfelt congratulations from the House of Representatives to the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky, for winning the Little League World Series. On August 25, 2002, the Valley Sports American Little League team won the 56th Little League Baseball World Series title by defeating the team from Sendai, Japan 1-0. Mr. Speaker, the Valley Sports American Little League team is the first team from the United States to win the Little League World Series since 1998. The following is a description of the team from Louisville, Kentucky, as described by Little League Baseball: ``They may not have been the most talented team in the tournament. They may not have been the biggest or the strongest 11- and 12-year- olds in Williamsport during the last 9 days; but they had worked the hardest, dedicated themselves in ways others could not, and now the Valley Sports American Little Leaguers from Louisville, Kentucky, are the best in the world.'' Coaches and players alike have achieved something very few have. This is an accomplishment that will be with them for the rest of their lives, and it is in the finest tradition of Kentucky baseball. Perhaps one of these days one of these young players will follow Kentucky's Hall of Famer, Jim Bunning, and serve in the House and the U.S. Senate. But I am sure that they will all be a credit to their country, to Kentucky, to Louisville, and to their families. They have started out well. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that the House recognize the dedicated work and outstanding accomplishments of Valley Sports American Little League Baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky. The Louisville team's performance demonstrates to parents and communities throughout the Nation how athletic participation builds character and leadership in their children. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members to support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Davis of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I might consume. Mr. Speaker, the Valley Sports American Little League team from Louisville, Kentucky, captured their city's and the Nation's attention with the 1-0 victory over Sendai, Japan, in the Little League World Series title game last month. Valley Sports, which won the national championship game against Worcester, Massachusetts, became the first U.S. team to win the World Series since East Toms River, New Jersey, in 1998. When the team held its first practice on June 16, they had not yet developed their trademark, which became pitching and defense. This came with hard work and determination. During the first few days, the team looked nothing like the one that would win the Little League World Series. The basemen had difficulty catching; and, of course, nobody could make a great throw. But the coaches figured the only way to get better was through hard work. The team routinely held 5-hour practices on week days and sometimes as much as 8 hours on weekends. Defense was constantly being reinforced and it paid off. Japanese teams had won two of the previous three World Series titles; but the Valley Sports team used their recipe for success, pitching, defense and discipline, to win the big game. The coaches, Troy Osborne, Keith Elkins, and Dan Roach demanded discipline on and off the field. The team was required to answer ``yes, sir'' or ``no, ma'am'' when addressing adults. Does that not sound interesting? They were expected to conduct themselves properly with no showboating allowed. The team got better and better with every game. In a little more than 2 months, 12 young boys used their free time to dedicate themselves to our national pastime, baseball. Team work, commitment, dedication and discipline and a positive attitude transformed the Valley Sports Little League team into a national and international championship team. We always place a premium on winning. But I think that when we have great little league programs with the active involvement and participation of parents and other adult volunteers, every child, every young person perhaps is a winner. And not only is this an opportunity to salute the Valley Sports Little League team, but it is also an opportunity to salute all of those parents and volunteers and coaches and young people throughout America who engage and involve themselves in disciplined activity that is designed to develop men, in many instances, and women, out of boys and girls. I also take this opportunity to salute those Little League teams in my own community, Dwayne Truss and Cata Truss who developed the Mandela Little League; and of course everybody in my city of Chicago knows about the Jackie Robinson West Little League and the Southeast Little League and the North Lawndale Little League Baseball teams. So it is a great day for Little League activity. It is a great day for young people being engaged, involved, disciplined with adult supervision. That, Mr. Speaker, is what I think will keep young people off the streets, will keep young people from ending up in correctional institutions, and will help America continue to grow and become the Nation that it really has the potential of being. So I join in giving all of the accolades that we can muster to the Valley Sports Little League team, who became not only the best in their city, the best in their country, but the best internationally. We honor them as we honor America. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join my colleague from Illinois in commending all of the little league teams around the country. As a former little league team mom, and my husband being a little league manager for many many years with our two sons, it is a great pastime. It is a great opportunity for our young boys and girls to participate in little league. I would like to commend my colleague, the gentlewoman from Kentucky (Mrs. Northup), for introducing this legislation to commend our little leaguers from Kentucky and to salute all of our little leaguers around the United States and the world. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. JO ANN 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 on House Resolution 516.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 516) congratulating the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in the Little League World Series.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5336) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York, as the ``Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building.''

Mrs. JO ANN 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 on the bill under consideration.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5336, introduced by our distinguished colleague from New York (Mr. King), designates a post office in Farmingdale, New York, as the Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building. Members of the entire House delegation from the State of New York are cosponsors of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, on September 11, immediately after a jet struck the first tower at the World Trade Center, Peter Ganci, chief of department for the New York City Fire Department, rushed to the scene from his command post in downtown Brooklyn and started the rescue effort. He was in the basement of Tower One when it collapsed. Miraculously, he survived, dug himself out of the rubble and went back to work. It then became apparent that the second tower would fall. Ganci, as the highest ranking uniformed officer on the scene, directed everyone to clear out of the area, but Ganci did not himself leave while his men were inside the tower. Ganci said, ``I'm not leaving my men,'' and advanced toward the towers to continue his life's work of saving and protecting others. Chief Ganci was in the basement of the second tower when it collapsed. Prior to joining the New York City Fire Department, Ganci served in the Farmingdale Fire Department as a volunteer and in the 82nd Airborne Division. Ganci served in the New York Fire Department for 33 years and was decorated repeatedly for bravery. Ganci is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his sons, Christopher and Peter; and his daughter, Danielle. His son, Peter Ganci, III, now serves with Ladder Company 111 of the New York City Fire Department. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of H.R. 5336. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. King), the author of this legislation.

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia

Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4797) to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, as the ``Nat King Cole Post Office.''