John McHugh

Mr. McHUGH

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

Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. Hutchinson], who also worked on and supported this legislation.

Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, let me thank the gentleman from New York for his very kind comments and for his efforts, not just on behalf of this bill but all of the issues we are dealing with on the subcommittee. I appreciate that. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. Dickey], the prime sponsor of this legislation.

Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the legislation before us, H.R. 3877 was unanimously approved as amended by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. H.R. 3877 designates the United States Post Office building located at 351 Washington Street in Camden, AR, as the ``Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building''. The amendment simply corrects the address and makes stylistic changes to make this bill conform with other Post Office naming bills passed by the House. H.R. 3877 as amended designates the United States Post Office building located at 351 West Washington Street in Camden, AR, as the ``David H. Pryor Post Office Building'' and makes necessary changes to the title of the bill. This is purely a post office naming bill and, as the United States Postal Service is off budget, there would be no budgetary implication. The Congressional Budget Office has informed the committee that the bill would not affect direct spending or receipts; therefore, pay-as- you-go procedures would not apply. Additionally, the legislation contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates and would not affect the budgets of state, local, or tribal governments. The original bill was introduced by the gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. Dickey] and was cosponsored by the entire House Delegation from the State of Arkansas, pursuant to committee policy. Madam Speaker, H.R. 3877 honors Senator David H. Pryor who served as former Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Post Office and Civil Service, and currently serves as that panel's ranking minority member. His other committee assignments include: Agriculture, Finance, and Aging. The Senator is a favorite son of the city of Camden, the county seat of Ouachita, AR--having been born and raised there. He was founder, publisher and editor of the Ouachita Citizen from 1957-61. He earned his law degree at the University of Arkansas and was a practicing attorney from 1964-66. Ouachita County elected him to the State legislature in 1960 at age 26. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966. In 1972 he ran for the Senate but was defeated in a runoff by John McClellan. However, he was elected Governor of Arkansas in 1974 and in 1976. David Pryor won the U.S. Senate seat in 1978 and has retained it for three terms. He has announced his retirement from elective office at the end of this term. As a matter of record, Madam Speaker, the aldermen of the city of Camden passed a resolution ``on behalf of each and every resident of the community expressing appreciation to the Honorable David H. Pryor for his devotion and dedication to the citizens of this community in the performance of this public service during the terms of his various elected capacities.'' Madam Speaker, I urge our colleagues to support H.R. 3877 as amended, a bill to honor a former Member of this body, Senator David H. Pryor, who has spent the major part of this life in service to our country and to his community of Camden, AR. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that the legislation before us. H.R. 3834, was approved unanimously by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. This legislation redesignates the Dunning Post Office located at 6441 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL, as the ``Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office.'' The bill was introduced by the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Flanagan], and is cosponsored by his full State delegation, as required by committee policy. The late Roger McAuliffe was elected to the Illinois House for 24 years. He served the people of the 14th District, Chicago's northwest side and several suburbs, including Park Ridge, Rosemont, Norridge, and Schiller Park. He had previously represented the 16th District. Mr. McAuliffe served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. He graduated from the Chicago Police Academy in 1965 and remained on active duty with the Chicago Police Department even as he served in the legislature. He was known as an advocate for senior citizens, tax caps, and fighting crime and successfully enacted stiffer penalties for drunken driving. He also promoted legislation for school reform and pension benefits to families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Roger McAuliffe was assistant majority leader of the Illinois House when he died unexpectedly, the day before his 58th birthday, in a fatal boating incident. Mr. Speaker, I am a cosponsor of this legislation and I urge our colleagues to support H.R. 3834. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Ewing). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York [Mr. McHugh] that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3834.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Flanagan], the sponsor of this legislation.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3834) to redesignate the Dunning Post Office in Chicago, IL, as the ``Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office''.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight unanimously approved H.R. 3768. This bill before the House today designates the U.S. Post Office building which the Postal Service is constructing at 80 Boston Road in Groton, MA as the ``Augusta `Gusty' Hornblower United States Post Office.'' The legislation is sponsored by the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Blute], and cosponsored by the entire Massachusetts State Delegation as required by procedures established by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Augusta Hornblower was known to be both outspoken and tough in the political arena, but a kind human being and a real friend on a personal level. ``Gusty'' Hornblower served many years in public service including as a trustee of the Plimoth Plantation, State chair and national board member of the American Legislative Exchange Council, and member of the Nashoba Community Hospital Board. ``Gusty'' was the State Representative to the Massachusetts General Court from the First Middlesex District from 1985 to 1994 where she represented the towns of Groton, Ayer, Dunstable, Lunenberg, Pepperell, Townsend, and Tyngsborough. While in the Massachusetts House, she served on the Joint Committees on Election Reform and Taxation and the Special Commission on Tax Reform. She served as assistant minority whip in 1993-94. ``Gusty'' Hornblower championed breast cancer research with great success in the Massachusetts State Legislature but died of the disease in August 1994. Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to support H.R. 3768. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Blute], prime sponsor of this bill.

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

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3768) to designate a U.S. Post Office to be located in Groton, MA, as the ``Augusta `Gusty' Hornblower United States Post Office''.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight unanimously approved H.R. 3139. The legislation designates the U.S. Post Office building located at 245 Centereach Mall on Middle Country Road in Centereach, NY, as the ``Rose Y. Caracappa United States Post Office Building.'' Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3139 was introduced by the gentleman from New York [Mr. Forbes] and, pursuant to committee policy, the legislation has been cosponsored by the House delegation of the State of New York. H.R. 3139 honors Rose Caracappa of Selden, New York who was elected to the Suffolk County legislature from 1981 until her death in May 1995 at age 56. Ms. Caracappa served on the Suffolk County Sewer Authority and was chairperson of the committees on public works, veterans and senior citizens. She was known as a combative, colorful legislator and was recognized for her tireless work for people. At the time of her death, she was actively working on building a World War II monument to honor those who served in that war. The people whom Rose Caracappa championed--the police, firefighters and veterans--buried her with full honor usually reserved for uniformed personnel. Mr. Speaker, I have cosponsored H.R. 3139 and urge our colleagues to support the measure. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from New York [Mr. Forbes], who is the sponsor of this legislation.

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

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3139) to redesignate the United States Post Office building located at 245 Centereach Mall on Middle Country Road in Centereach, NY, as the ``Rose Y. Caracappa United States Post Office Building.''

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 3139.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that the legislation before us, H.R. 885, was approved unanimously by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. This legislation, designating the U.S. Post Office Building located at 153 East 110th Street, New York, NY as the ``Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building,'' was introduced by the gentleman from New York, [Mr. Serrano], and was cosponsored by his full State delegation, as required by committee policy. H.R. 885 honors the first Puerto Rican to be elected to public office in the continental United States. Oscar Garcia Rivera was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on November 6, 1900. He came to the mainland after graduating from high school and worked part time in a Brooklyn factory. He pursued his studies while working and was assigned to the post office in City Hall. He was instrumental in organizing and establishing the Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Employees within the post office department. Mr. Garcia Rivera received his law degree from St. John's University, New York in 1930 and was elected assemblyman in the State of New York in March 1937 by the 14th District, which then included Harlem. He was reelected the following year and served until 1940. Soon thereafter, Mr. Garcia Rivera returned to Mayaguez where he continued to be known for his commitment to protecting the rights of manual laborers and remained a role model and a community leader. He dies in his hometown in 1969. Mr. Speaker, I support the passage of H.R. 885 and urge our colleagues to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 885) to designate the U.S. Post Office building located at 153 East 110th Street, New York, NY, as the ``Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office Building''.

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

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 3834.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 2700, the bill just passed.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on the bill, H.R. 3768.

Mr. McHUGH

Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 885, the bill just passed.

Mr. McHUGH

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