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munitions control policy decisions by twentytwo signatory nations.

In recognition of his many achievements,

Mack Farr was inducted into the Association

of Night Vision Manufacturers Image Intensification Hall of Fame on April 19, 1995. He

was the first Government recipient to receive

this honor.

Now that we are poised on the threshold of

a new century, Mack Farr is guiding his team

in the pursuit of new technologies and systems for the future. Mr. Speaker, I salute Mack

Farr for his hard work, diligence and outstanding accomplishments in the development of

night vision. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for his years of dedication and join together in commending him for showing great

foresight and commitment to the night vision

industry. We thank him for his genuine contributions to our Nation’s security and wish all

the best in his future endeavors.

IN SUPPORT OF TITLE IX

fHON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 9, 1995

Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today the

Subcommittee on Post-Secondary Education,

Training and Lifelong Learning held oversight

hearings on title IX and its effect on college

sports. These hearings are particularly timely

in view of the recent district court ruling that

Brown University violated title IX when it eliminated its women’s gymnastic and volleyball

teams. Title IX has had an impact that goes

beyond the limited effect of expanding women’s opportunities to participate in sports at

the college level. It has also expanded opportunities for women to attend college through

sports scholarships and to develop skills they

will use after college, such as teamwork, responsibility and self-confidence.

Since title IX became law in 1972, participation of women in sports at the secondary and

college level has increased dramatically. Much

of that growth has come since Congress

passed the Civil Rights Restoration Act in

1988, requiring compliance with title IX by any

college that receives Federal funds for any

purpose. Women now comprise 37 percent to

43 percent of athletes in college sports.

Women have come a long way, be we still

have a long way to go to achieve parity with

the men’s sports programs.

Sports have long been used as a vehicle for

young men from disadvantaged backgrounds

to attain higher education. Since the enactment of title IX, sports have opened doors for

their sisters as well. Top high school women

athletes are actively recruited by colleges. As

the competition for positions on the best

teams increases, the level of play increases.

Better equipment and better coaching, made

possible through title IX, enables women athletes to improve their game to a level thought

impossible just a few years before. By offering

women opportunities in a variety of sports,

more women choose to become involved in

sports. Those who are not interested in field

hockey or tennis, can try rugby or hockey or

volleyball. Greater variety encourages greater

participation.

The excitement surrounding women’s

achievement in sports in some cases has

equaled that of their male counterparts. This

year the undefeated University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team played to a

sellout crowd of over 18,000 in Minnesota,

winning the NCAA basketball championship in

a come from behind victory that thrilled sports

fans of both sexes. Women’s ice hockey has

reached a level of play sufficient to permit

women goalies, such as Manon Rheaume and

Erin Whitten, to be recruited by the National

Hockey League’s minor league teams. I believe that more women would choose to participate in sports if there were more opportunities for women to continue their athletic careers after college. Men’s star basketball players can look forward to lucrative careers in the

National Basketball Association. The women

must hope for a place on one of the teams

playing women’s basketball in Europe if they

wish to continue to play ball seriously. This

year women baseball players can hope to be

selected by the new professional baseball

league will begin competition in Southern

France, Italy and Spain. The enormous profitability of women’s ice skating, not to mention

the sellout crowds for NCAA basketball, demonstrates that there is an audience for women

athletes.

Participation in sports provides women with

something beyond mere achievement in the

athletic realm. They acquire confidence and

assertiveness which works to their advantage

in their careers. Those who participate in

sports such as basketball, baseball or even

rugby report a heightened sense of teamwork

and responsibility. Title IX has given rise to a

growth in the number of young women who

achieve the kind of training that only sports

can provide.

Title IX does not require schools to eliminate men’s teams in order to offer women’s

teams. That is not to say that schools do not

use title IX as a convenient excuse when

men’s teams are dropped. We should look beyond the reasons schools give for cutting

men’s teams and focus instead at the many

benefits colleges receive from the inclusion of

men and women in their athletic programs.

THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN

fHON. RON PACKARD OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 9, 1995

Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, one thing has

remained constant throughout our Nation’s

history: The unquestioned loyalty, dedication,

and bravery of our military personnel. As we

mark the fiftieth anniversary of V–E Day, we

must never forget the price that our troops

paid. The sacrifice made by our fighting men

and women should never be forgotten.

Driven by a sense of duty, our troops

stormed the beaches of Inchon and Iwo Jima,

staved off encirclements at Bastogne and

Chosan, went head-to-head with superior

numbers at Guadalcanal and Midway, and

came away victorious. From the battle at Concord Bridge to the final actions in Somalia,

American troops have proven to the world that

they are the best in the world.

In my home State of California, Governor

Pete Wilson, the county of San Diego, and the

cities of San Marcos and Escondido have already proclaimed 1995 as the Year of the Veteran. These proclamations call on all to remember those that were so quick to answer

the call in America’s time of need.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join

me in honoring all of the brave men and

women who have put on the uniform to defend

their country by proclaiming 1995 the Year of

the Veteran.

PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING

JOHN L. AND MABLE A.

fMARSTRELL

HON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 9, 1995

Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my colleagues:

Whereas, Mr. John L. of Barnhill, OH, and

Mrs. Mable A. Marstrell of Delaware, OH,

celebrate 75 years of marriage; and,

Whereas, John and Mable have resided in

Stillwater, OH for all of those 75 years raising two sons—Dr. John V. and Mr. Keane O.

Marstrell, four grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren; and,

Whereas, John served his community as

president and manager of the Laurel Valley

Oil Co., president of the United Bank of

Uhrichsville, founder of the Old Timers Baseball Association, and last year as an inductee into Ohio’s Baseball Hall of Fame;

and

Whereas, John has the honor of being the

last living player to bat against the legendary Cy Young and serving as one of his pall

bearers; and,

Whereas, over the course of Mable’s many

years as organist in the Pleasant Grove

United Methodist Church her music became

an inspiration and comfort to family,

friends, and her church family; and,

Whereas, members of the Rotary club since

1935, 65 year member of the Masonic Order,

and activity in various other civil projects

together in the community they have volunteered hours in building character, citizenship, and leadership in their community and

family; and,

Whereas, the city of Stillwater and all the

surrounding areas of Ohio, with a real sense

of pleasure commend John L. and Mable

Marstrell as outstanding citizens, role models, and parents and join in the celebration

of their seventy-fifth anniversary this eighth

day of May in the year one thousand nine

hundred ninety-five.

100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE

FOUNDING OF ALL SAINTS CAfTHEDRAL PARISH OF THE POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF CHICAGO, IL

HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN OF ILLINOIS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 9, 1995

Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, in recognition

of the 100th anniversary of the founding of All

Saints Cathedral Parish of the Polish National

Catholic Church of Chicago, IL, we in Congress salute its pastor, the Right Reverend

Robert M. Nemkovich, the clergy and parishioner on this special occasion.

One hundred years ago, through the leadership of Bishop Anthony Kozlowski and a large