E 910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 2, 1995

the State Department’s annual report on

human rights contains extensive discussion

of these issues in Saudi Arabia and catalogs

U.S. concerns, which include issues involving

the rights of women and religious minorities

as well as incidents of arbitrary arrest and

mistreatment at the hands of the authorities.

Protection of the rights of U.S. citizens

abroad is a matter of international dimensions with some aspects, like child custody

cases, occupying particularly the attention

of the Department and our posts overseas. In

Saudi Arabia, we take any allegation of mistreatment of U.S. citizens seriously and investigate it thoroughly. As needed, we have

aggressively raised these allegations to the

highest levels of the Saudi government.

Saudi authorities are committed to administer their society in accordance with their

traditions, religion, and legal framework.

This has on occasion led to differences between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, particularly in regard to matters affecting dual nationals living and working in Saudi Arabia.

But we believe that the U.S. Mission has

been extremely effective in its role of providing American citizen services. Overall, the

number of problems involving the tens of

thousands of Americans who live and work

in, or visit, Saudi Arabia each year has been

few.

I hope you find this information helpful. If

you would like to discuss these issues at

greater length, we would be happy to arrange

for appropriate officials to meet with you at

your convenience.

Sincerely,

WENDY R. SHERMAN,

Assistant Secretary,

fLegislative Affairs.

IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES

POSNER’S RETIREMENT AFTER

44 YEARS WITH THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF BAYONNE

HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to honor Mr. Charles Posner as he retires

from his position as executive director of the

Housing Authority of the city of Bayonne. He

has proudly served the Housing Authority for

44 years, retiring recently on March 31, 1995.

Mr. Charles Posner was born and raised in

Bayonne. He attended Bayonne High School

and upon graduation he went to Rutgers University to receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in

Public Administration. He has been married to

his lovely wife the former Gertrude Landau for

46 years. They have two beautiful daughters,

Ellen and Eva.

Mr. Charles Posner was appointed to serve

as the tenant selection supervisor on March

15, 1951. He served diligently for 13 years in

this post and on December 15, 1964 was appointed to serve as assistant executive director of the Housing Authority. He served with

dedication, commitment and pride in all of his

appointments. His hard work and determination made Mr. Charles Posner an outstanding

leader among his fellow coworkers. His qualifications and outstanding work made him the

best person to be appointed executive director

of the Housing Authority on Dec. 3, 1983.

Mr. Charles Posner’s dedication to his work

has made the Housing Authority an excellent

institution. The Housing Authority’s outstanding service is due greatly to Mr. Charles

Posner’s leadership qualities and endless effort to create a better organization.

Few people understand the importance of

low cost housing for the poor, elderly, and disadvantaged better than Mr. Charles Posner.

Affordable housing for a poor family can be

the beginning of a new life. Mr. Charles

Posner is sensitive to the needs of those that

are less fortunate. Public housing is more than

just bricks and mortar, it is about creating a

better community that will enable its people to

prosper.

Mr. Charles Posner is truly an exceptional

person and model citizen. In addition to his

work with the Bayonne Housing Authority, Mr.

Charles Posner also served in the Armed

Forces of the United States of America in

World War II. His valor and bravery is commendable. I am very proud to have had such

an outstanding man work in my district. Please

join me in honoring Mr. Charles Posner as he

embarks on his retirement.

TRIBUTE TO MANUEL N. ORTIZ

fARROYO

HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Manuel Ortiz Arroyo for his personal vision, professional achievement, and unswerving dedication to his community. Professionally, Manuel works as a development consultant specializing in communications, area

planning, real estate development, and venture capital formation. He is the executive director of the Carroll Gardens Associations,

Inc. Neighborhood Preservation Corp., and

has served in similar capacities in Manhattan.

Mr. Arroyo’s academic background and

training is impressive. He obtained a M.S. in

community economic development, a M.S.W.

in policy and planning, and a B.A. in politics

from Old Westbury/SUNY. Manuel has also

completed 39 credits toward a masters of

urban planning.

Manuel Arroyo also recognizes the absolute

need to empower people and communities,

and has been involved in organizations such

as the Progress/Puerto Rican Organization for

Growth and Self Sufficiency, the Statewide

Hispanic Housing Corp., the National Economic Development & Law Center, and the

Neighborhood Preservation Coalition. I am

honored to recognize Mr. Arroyo for his personal, professional, and community contributions to the great Borough of Brooklyn.

TRIBUTE TO LOU SEPERSKY

fHON. JERROLD NADLER OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, on May 1, Community Board No. 6 of Manhattan honored

Louis Sepersky, its immediate past chair. It is

a fitting tribute to an outstanding New Yorker

who has dedicated his life to service to, and

advocacy for, his community at the grassroots

level.

I have known Lou Sepersky for more than

30 years, and I am proud to call him a friend

and to have worked with him as a colleague

in the many challenges we shared. In addition

to his serving as chair of Community Board

No. 6, Lou’s many positions of leadership at

the local and national level include service as

a district leader on Manhattan’s East Side and

as New York City chapter president of Americans for Democratic Action.

Mr. Speaker, too often we forget that this

Nation was built through the achievements of

citizens who exhibited uncommon character,

determination, and ability to bring about

change for the betterment of their fellow citizens. Lou Sepersky is one such outstanding

citizen.

It is most fitting that Community Board No.

6 should honor Lou Sepersky, and that we

honor him and Americans like him, who care

enough to make a difference.

RECOGNIZING JOHN LINDL AND

MICHAEL CAMBELL

f

HON. BILL BAKER OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, for

decades, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory [LLNL] has made a decisive contribution to America’s technological leadership. Our

national security has been enhanced and our

energy future made more promising because

of the lab’s remarkable efforts.

Recently two of LLNL’s most outstanding

scientists, John Lindl and Michael Campbell,

have been selected to receive the Department

of Energy’s prestigious E.O. Lawrence Award

for their work in inertial confinement fusion.

John Lindl is from my home town of Danville,

while Michael Campbell hails from Livermore,

also in the 10th Congressional District I am

honored to represent.

The Lindl-Campbell research may eventually

lead to creation of a miniature star in the laboratory, and help in the development of fusion

energy. Their research also may well lead to

gains in nuclear nonproliferation efforts and in

the monitoring of America’s nuclear weapons

stockpiles.

The E.O. Lawrence Award is given for work

in eight categories; Lindl and Campbell’s was

for work in the national security arena. I am

pleased to recognize the superb work these

scientists are doing on behalf of our security

and our energy future, and would emphasize

that the Lawrence Award once again proves

the value of our national laboratories to our

country.

TRIBUTE TO THE CATHOLIC WAR

VETERANS OF THE USA

f

HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives my

great pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to

an outstanding veterans organization. This

year the Department of Ohio, Catholic War