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Hardware/Software (CHS) contract, to translate data from smart cards into a format

compatible with CHCS.

The Agilpacs then downloaded CHCS data

onto the cards so that medical personnel at

other locations would be aware of each patient’s condition, medication or other essential information. The casualties were transported to the forward surgical companies,

where smart card data was transferred to

ruggedized laptops via SAIC’s Tactical Communications Interface Module, a controller/

signal processor designed for combat applications.

This module is also available on the CHS

contract. Throughout the exercise, Marines

used SAIC V2A1 LC Lightweight Computer

Units, 23-pound, ruggedized laptops based on

32-bit, 486DX processors. These machines

were purchased from the Army’s LCU contract, held by SAIC.

Medical personnel were able to use the

LCUs to check the CHCS database for further information on each patient. The

laptops connected to CHCS nodes located on

the Mercy and the Peleliu via portable satellite dishes or radio.

When patients were evacuated, the forward

surgical companies transmitted patients’

records to medical staff at the Peleliu and

the Mercy to alert them that casualties were

on the way and to provide information on

the type of injuries and what caused them.

‘‘The doctor has a more complete picture

of his patient as opposed to being surprised

when the helicopter arrives,’’ Hudock said.

NO GLITCHES

Baxter said people involved in the exercise

reported no glitches.

‘‘The summary information rolled from

one medical treatment facility to another,’’

he said. ‘‘I think people were skeptical at

first, but everybody said it is working

great.’’

Baxter said the exercise represents a new

phase in the CHCS program and battlefield

medical automation in general. CHCS was

initially designed as a system for pharmacists, lab technicians, radiologists, and

other hospital-based clinicians. DOD officials, however, decided to expand the system

into the battlefield rather than develop a

separate system for tactical users.

HONORING TOM BOLACK

fHON. BILL RICHARDSON OF NEW MEXICO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 16, 1995

Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, each of us

is blessed with the responsibility of representing thousands of hard working Americans

back in our districts. Of course, some of our

constituents distinguish themselves by excelling in a particular field whether it is business,

public service, athletics, or a whole host of

other specialties.

One of my most distinguishable constituents

is celebrating his 77th birthday. Tom Bolack,

whose life has been one giant success story,

is still going strong. Over the years, he has

excelled in politics, business, and ranching.

In 1942, this Kansas native had a vision of

rich oil deposits in the San Juan Basin of New

Mexico. His hunch was based on some selftaught geology basics. Experts called his

dream a fool’s dream. As Tom Bolack says,

he followed his dream ‘‘to a pool of oil and

gas that would quench the thirst of even my

harshest critic, the geologist who declared he

would drink every drop of oil I found in the

Basin!’’

Tom Bolack’s reward for perseverance is his

cherished home, his ranch, the B-Square, just

outside Farmington, NM. It is 12,500 acres of

agriculture, livestock, wildlife, and conservation

and of course oil and gas.

Tom Bolack’s political career began in the

1950’s with his election to mayor of the city of

Farmington. After serving as mayor, he

pushed for construction of the Upper Colorado

River Project. He helped secure Federal funding for one of the Southwest’s greatest water

engineering accomplishments, the Navajo

Dam and Reservoir on the San Juan River.

After his lobbying days, Mayor Bolack ran

for and was elected to the New Mexico State

Legislature. In 1961, he became the first Republican Lieutenant Governor in 35 years. The

following year, he was sworn into office as

Governor and served out the remainder of Ed

Mechem’s term.

Governor Bolack retired from career politics

after his 1962 service as Governor. But he

has remained active in Republican circles over

the last 30 years.

Governor Bolack has distinguished himself

as an outstanding citizen who had a dream,

pursued it and excelled in business, ranching,

and politics. I urge my colleagues to join me

in honoring former New Mexico Governor Tom

Bolack as he celebrates his 77th birthday.

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS

fHON. ROBERT A. BORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 16, 1995

Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to

recognize the Polish American Congress,

eastern Pennsylvania district, as it celebrates

its 50th anniversary in Philadelphia this month.

Since its formation, the Polish American

Congress has been an outstanding organization in sourtheastern Pennsylvania and continues to be a leading force in the unity of Pennsylvania and the fostering of Polish traditions

and culture.

Over the last 50 years, the officers and

members of the eastern Pennsylvania district

have worked closely with the national organization in supporting its objectives. Members

have proudly watched Poland gain her freedom from Communist Russia, and Polish

Americans of all ages have supported cultural

and educational events to demonstrate the

pride in Polish heritage which will last for generations.

There have been many joyous moments in

the 50-year history of the eastern Pennsylvania district. The organization has been instrumental in commemorating Pulaski Day and

Polish Constitution Day in the Philadelphia region and has played an integral role in establishing the Thaddeus Kosciuszko House as a

national historical memorial, so that tourists

worldwide can appreciate the unique role this

Polish patriot played in our Nation’s history.

The Polish American Congress can also

take special pride in sponsoring the Polish

American Weekend at Penn’s Landing, the

largest ethnic event held along the riverfront in

Philadelphia.

Mr. Speaker, as a Polish American and

Congressman of the Pennsylvania’s Third District, I am proud to represent the many dedicated people who have given so much of their

time to keep the Polish spirit alive in the Philadelphia region.

THE NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT AND

ECONOMIC CONVERSION ACT

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HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 16, 1995

Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, in this time of

budget rescissions and cutting of social programs, I am reintroducing a bill that would aid

us in refocusing the debate on funding priorities. The Nuclear Disarmament and Economic

Conversion Act, which is designed to take effect when all foreign countries possessing nuclear weapons enact and execute similar legal

requirements, requires the United States to

disable and dismantle its nuclear weapons

and to refrain from replacing them with weapons of mass destruction. In addition, the bill

proposes refocusing resources that are currently being used for nuclear programs to address human needs such as housing, health

care, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration.

The Nuclear Disarmament and Economic

Conversion Act is consistent with current U.S.

policy and moves us to the next logical level

by redirecting resources to essential domestic

needs. The disarmament contemplated by this

legislation is not unilateral on the part of the

United States but requires multilateral cooperation to rid the world of nuclear weapons.

During the first 100 days of this Congress,

many crucial programs were put on the chopping block—money for summer jobs for youth

and future levels of funding for school lunches

for our children. Yet, with the end of the cold

war already making it into our children’s text

books, we have not yet refocused our priorities, nor reallocated our precious resources

toward our most precious resource of all—our

children. This act is a step toward that end.

TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHN S.

fSTENNIS

HON. ROGER F. WICKER OF MISSISSIPPI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 16, 1995

Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor

and pleasure to pay tribute to the life and

service of Senator John C. Stennis, who

passed away April 23, 1995.

Senator Stennis’ life is the story of 20th century America. In 1901, he was born the son of

farmers in the red clay hills of east Mississippi.

He graduated from Mississippi A&M College,

and received a law degree from the University

of Virginia, earning the honor of Phi Betta

Kappa.

He kept the promise of his youth and moved

back to his hometown of DeKalb, MS, where

he began an extraordinary 62-year career in

public service which was unblemished by

scandal, untainted by personal gain, and unquestioned in statesmanship. He served as a

district attorney, State representative, and circuit judge.