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presence in the Senate Chamber, where

his voice carried such resonance. Even

after we had microphones, he would

often speak without one.

John Stennis served in the Senate

longer than all but one other person in

its history. When he retired on January

3, 1989, he had served for 41 years, 1

month, and 29 days. During the 1960’s

and 1970’s, he was the most influential

voice in Congress on military affairs.

He was chairman of the appropriations

Committee, and was instrumental in

the development of the TennesseeTombigbee Waterway, which was extremely important to both our States

economically. He changed with the

times, and began to support civil rights

measures. Due to his integrity, diligence, and judgment, he was often

called upon to investigate controversial political matters. It became routine to refer to him as the conscience

of the Senate. He was a patriarch and

teacher to younger Members.

It his later years, while his voice remained clear and his mind sharp, he experienced serious physical problems.

He was shot and seriously wounded by

a burglar at his home in 1973, and had

a leg amputated in 1984 due to cancer,

but each time, he returned to his beloved Senate much sooner than had

been expected.

After he retired, Senator Stennis

moved to the Mississippi State University campus, home of the John C. Stennis Institute of Government and the

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, created by Congress to train young

leaders. In one of his last interviews,

he said, ‘‘I do believe the most important thing I can do now is to help

young people understand the past and

prepare for the future.’’

At that birthday celebration for John

Stennis a decade ago, I had the honor

and pleasure of speaking. I ended my

speech with an old Irish prayer, which

goes:

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the Sun shine warm on your face

And the rains fall soft on your shoulders,

And may the Good Lord hold you in the

hollow of his hand during the remainder of

your days.

He was a deeply religious man, and

he told me he was particularly glad I

used the prayer as a closing on that occasion.

John Stennis’ days are now over, and

his passing gives us reason to pause, reflect, and remember that this body is a

decidedly better institution, and the

United States a better nation, for having had the benefit of this statesman’s

service for so many years.

Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is a perTRIBUTE TO BURTON COHEN

fsonal privilege for me to rise today to

congratulate a man of considerable

achievement in both business and community spirit. Burton Cohen was one of

the pioneers who helped lead Las Vegas

from its origins as a small gaming

community to the thriving resort city

that it has become today. Despite the

great demands of his career, he has always devoted great time and energy to

the development of our community and

our State. Burton Cohen is more than a

close friend; he is also a role model for

Nevadans and all citizens of our country.

Burton Cohen moved to southern Nevada in 1966 when he became part

owner and managing director of the

Frontier Hotel. He had previously risen

to success as the owner of his own

hotel development company in Florida.

His talents were soon recognized

throughout the Nevada gaming community, and he was recruited for other

leadership positions in Las Vegas at

Circus Circus, the Flamingo Hilton,

Caesar’s Palace, and the Dunes Hotel.

In addition to his considerable contributions to various hotel properties

throughout southern Nevada, Burton

has been a pivotal factor in shaping Nevada’s transition to the 21st century.

He was president of the Nevada Resort

Association and was on the influential

board of the Las Vegas Convention and

Visitors Authority. Without his innovative presence, and his insightful vision, Las Vegas would not be the destination resort and convention center

it is today.

Mr. Cohen has always adhered to the

needs of our community. He became

closely involved in numerous community activities and charitable causes.

He served on the board of the Southern

Nevada Drug Abuse Council and led a

successful campaign for the United

Way in the Las Vegas Valley. Burton

was a member of the board of directors

of the Boys’ Clubs of Clark County and

the Nevada Division of American Cancer Society. Furthermore, he has also

been an active member in the Anti-Defamation League and is currently a

trustee of Sunrise Hospital in Las

Vegas.

Burton Cohen recently announced his

retirement from his current position as

president and chief executive officer of

the Desert Inn Hotel and Country Club.

His accomplishments in hotel management and in the community are

unrivaled and will be deeply missed.

Along with his wife, Linda, Burton has

made southern Nevada a better place

for tourists and residents alike.

On Saturday, May 20, the Anti-Defamation League will be honoring Burton

Cohen with the ‘‘Lifetime Achievement

Award.’’ I can think of no better recipient for this honor, and I want the entire country to know of Burton’s

achievements and to join those of us in

Nevada in recognizing his commitment

to excellence.

Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise

MR. MAX H. KARL

ftoday to express my sorrow at the passing of my good friend, Max H. Karl. He

died on April 19, at the age of 85. Max

was a man of vision, intellect, action,

and compassion. He lived life to its

fullest extent as a family man, a business man, a philanthropist, a civic

minded citizen, and as a man devoted

to his faith. Max Karl was a good friend

not only to myself and my family, but

to all of those who had the good fortune to come into contact with him.

At this time, I also extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. Max is

survived by his wife Anita, his son Dr.

Robert Karl of Miami, daughter Karyn

Schwade of Miami, sister Minnie Friedman of Milwaukee, his brother Dr. Michael Karl of St. Louis, and nine grandchildren.

Mr. President, Max Karl was a man

who was devoted to his family, his

community and his work. He was a son

of Wisconsin, who in every way contributed to the betterment of those

around him. Max was a graduate of the

University of Wisconsin and its law

school. He was the founder and chairman of the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp., headquartered in my hometown of Milwaukee. Max also served as

past president of the Mortgage Insurance Companies of America and as a director of First Wisconsin Corp. and

MGIC affiliates.

In the public arena, Max served as a

member of the Federal Home Loan

Mortgage Corporation’s advisory committee; the Metropolitan Milwaukee

Association Chamber of Commerce; the

National Association of Home Builders

Roundtable; and was a member of the

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s

School of Business Administration Advisory Council.

Max Karl’s other civic activities included serving as a director of the

Grand Avenue Corp.; the Greater Milwaukee Committee; the Milwaukee Art

Museum; the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; and the United Performing

Arts Fund. Max was also a past trustee

of Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Alverno

College; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and a trustee emeritus of

Marquette University.

Among the many awards and commendations he received in recognition

of his charitable and civic work, Max

was the 1962 recipient of the National

Home and House Award; the 1973 recipient of the State of Israel Golda Meir

Award; the 1982 Milwaukee Press Club

Headliner Award winner; the 1985 Children’s Outing Association Father of

the Year; and most recently, in 1994,

Max Karl was named to the UWM

School of Business Administration

‘‘Wisconsin Gallery’’ of leading corporate citizens.

Max Karl was also a giant in the Milwaukee Jewish Community who,

among his other accomplishments,

served as a past president of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation; a former

chairman of Wisconsin State of Israel

Bonds; a member of the boards of Hillel

Academy and the former Milwaukee

Jewish Home. He also served on the

boards of the American Committee for

the Weizmann Institute of Science;

Americans for a Safe Israel; American
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Israel Public Affairs Committee; United Israel Appeal; and the United Jewish

appeal.

Mr. President, Max Karl was a man

who used his time on this Earth fully

and judiciously, and in so doing he created a rich legacy that will stand forever. He improved the lives of many,

many thousands of people. He was

greatly respected and much loved. He

will be missed.

Mr. BRADLEY. Mr. President, I rise

HONORING RALPH NEAS

ftoday to pay tribute to Ralph Neas, an

outstanding leader for civil rights, who

is being honored this evening by the

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

Tonight, as the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights [LCCR] celebrates its 45th anniversary as the Nation’s oldest, largest and most broadly

based civil rights coalition, Ralph Neas

will be awarded the prestigious Hubert

H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award for

his ‘‘selfless and devoted service in the

cause of equality.’’ During his 14-year

tenure as the executive director of the

Leadership Conference, Ralph has been

a voice of compassion and reason and a

tireless advocate for equality. Dubbed

the ‘‘101st Senator on Civil Rights’’ by

Senator EDWARD KENNEDY, for his successful coordination of the lobbying efforts of 180 national organizations in

the LCCR and for playing a major role

in the passage of more than two dozen

legislative victories, Ralph has demonstrated his effectiveness as a coalition builder. From the enactment of

the 1982 Voting Rights Act extension to

the recent enactment of the Civil

Rights Act of 1991, his efforts have

truly made a difference with respect to

securing civil rights for millions of

Americans.

Ralph’s role in the civil rights community has not been limited to advocacy for the legislative arm of the civil

rights community. In addition to his

lobbying and legal research efforts,

Ralph took on the role of executive director of the Leadership Conference

Educational Fund. This independent

organization supports numerous educational activities relevant to civil

rights such as: an award winning public

service advertising campaign promoting tolerance and diversity; a children’s anti-discrimination campaign;

and the publication of books and reports on emerging civil rights issues.

Today, when our country is increasingly a mixture of races, languages and

religions, I am delighted to pay tribute

to the efforts of an individual who recognizes the importance of both preserving and celebrating the diversity of our

society. The reality is that America is

essentially a pair of ideals—liberty and

equality. However, these are ideals

that are still unrealized. To realize

these ideals we need to recognize that

our increasing ethnic and racial diversity is a remarkable opportunity. We

need to recognize that we will either

all advance together, or each of us will

be diminished. Ralph Neas has spent

the better part of a distinguished career working to ensure that—no matter

the color of our skin, the shape of our

eyes, our religion, our gender—we all

advance together. I salute Ralph Neas

for the dedication and leadership he

has so generously given to the civil

rights community and congratulate

him on being awarded the Hubert H.

Humphrey Civil Rights Award.

WAS CONGRESS IRRESPONSIBLE?

THE VOTERS HAVE SAID YES

fMr. HELMS. Mr. President, before

contemplating today’s bad news about

the Federal debt, let’s do our little pop

quiz once more:

Question: How many million dollars

are in $1 trillion? While you are arriving at an answer, bear in mind that it

was the U.S. Congress that ran up the

Federal debt that now exceeds $4.8 trillion.

To be exact, as of the close of business Tuesday, May 2, the exact Federal

debt—down to the penny—stood at

$4,859,125,275,200.95. This means that

every man, woman and child in America now owes $18,445.32 computed on a

per-capita basis.

Mr. President, back to the pop quiz:

How many million in a trillion? There

are a million million in a trillion.

TUFTONIA’S WEEK AT TUFTS

UNIVERSITY

fMr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a

privilege to take this opportunity to

commend Tufts University in Medford,

MA, which 2 weeks ago celebrated its

11th annual Tuftonia’s Week events.

During this week each year, graduates

of Tufts from around the world join together to remember and honor their

outstanding university.

Tufts was founded in 1852 and now

has over 8,000 students from all 50

States and 213 foreign countries. The

university’s main campus in Medford/

Somerville is home to the college of

liberal arts, the graduate school, the

school of nutrition, and the Fletcher

School of Law and Diplomacy, among

others. The school of medicine and dentistry is on the Boston campus, and the

Grafton campus houses the only school

of veterinary medicine in New England.

I am proud to note that this year, the

theme of Tuftonia’s Week is community service. Many alumni celebrated

the occasion by volunteering and helping to improve life in their neighborhoods. Among universities in Massachusetts, Tufts has taken an impressive leadership role in promoting community service and by integrating opportunities for such service into the

academic curriculum.

The Tuftonia’s Week celebration has

a special meaning for me, because my

daughter is one of more than 85,000

Tufts graduates. I am honored to take

this opportunity to congratulate the

president, John DiBiaggio, and the rest

of the Tufts community for their impressive accomplishments.

A GREAT PHYSICIAN AND A TRUE

PIONEER

Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I rise

today to pay tribute to Ray Stowers,

D.O., a constituent of mine. Dr.

Stowers, a native Oklahoman, is an osteopathic, family practice physician

from Medford, OK, who is a true example of the pioneer spirit in America.

In the pioneer spirit, Ray’s contributions have resulted in so many ‘‘firsts’’

in his life, both for the State of Oklahoma, for the osteopathic medical profession, and for the patients that he

has reached into the rural communities

to help.

It is because of his most recent

‘‘first’’, that I rise today to congratulate Ray on his recent appointment to

the Physician Payment Review Commission [PPRC]. Ray Stowers represents what is best about medicine

and physicians in America today. During a time when the trend to become a

specializing physician is so strong and

promises such great rewards, Ray

Stowers has remained dedicated to the

path of providing solo, rural, family

medicine for 21 years. Yet from this

path, Ray has been able to pioneer programs that enhance the numbers of

physicians who share this important

commitment.

One of Ray’s many successes occurred when the Governor of Oklahoma

appointed him to serve on the board of

the Task Force and Rural Planning

Committee which was responsible for

advising the Governor on the State’s

health care manpower needs, and for

convening a statewide conference to

discuss rural health care delivery issues.

As well, Ray had the vision to see

Oklahoma’s need for rural health clinics, ensuring care for Oklahoma’s hardest to reach populations. While he saw

the need for, and began, the first rural

health clinics in this State, within 5

years that number had burgeoned into

38 rural health clinics. Now, Oklahoma’s hard-to-reach and underserved

communities are assured access to a

doctor and good medical care.

In addition to his many appointments, since 1993, Dr. Stowers also has

been a presence on the American Medical Association Relative Value Update

Committee [RUC]. As the first osteopathic physician appointed to serve on

this prestigious committee, Ray has facilitated greater understanding, collaboration, and teamwork between the

osteopathic medical profession and the

allopathic physician community, and

has lent his considerable expertise on

physician practices to the RUC proceedings.

Dr. Stowers has served his family, his

profession, his community, and his

State with strength and integrity that

symbolizes a modern pioneer. Dr.

Stowers, the great State of Oklahoma

is proud of your accomplishments. And