E 948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 1995

One of the group’s top priorities has been to

establish zoning laws which protect the architectural magnificence that exists in the city,

and ensure that future buildings only add to

the city’s charm and beauty. In the first 3

years of its existence, Carnegie Hill Neighbors

fought to tighten zoning laws on all avenues

and streets, which had previously been the

same liberal regulations for First, Second, and

Third Avenues.

In 1985, Carnegie Hill Neighbors won rezoning to limit mid-block structures to size of

brownstones. Almost 10 years later, they won

an expansion of the Carnegie Hill Historic District which brought the total number of landmark buildings in the area to 400. Along with

these distinguished achievements the group

continues to serve its neighborhood through

ongoing programs such as the Community Car

Patrol Program, street cleaning, tree care, and

environmental education.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to help Carnegie

Hill Neighbors celebrate its 25th anniversary. I

would like to personally thank and honor Elizabeth Ashby, the current president, and Fred

Papert and Ron Spence, the organization’s

first two presidents, for their exemplary work

and devotion to the preservation of our city’s

heritage. On behalf of the constituents of New

York’s 14th Congressional District, I would like

to express my sincerest appreciation to the

Carnegie Hill Neighbors for preserving our district’s heritage and I wish them continued success over the next 25 years.

ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS

fHON. MARK E. SOUDER OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to

take this opportunity to congratulate a special

couple from my district who will celebrate the

milestone of their 60th wedding anniversary on

Thursday, May 4, 1995. It is so wonderful in

these turbulent times to be able to recognize

Ray and Irene Sunday, a couple who have

honored their vows to one another for over

half a century. It is an honor to commend this

couple for their life together and to offer my

best wishes for the years to come.

RE-INTRODUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES

FINGERPRINTING ACT

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HON. THOMAS J. MANTON OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

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

introduce the Explosives Fingerprinting Act.

This legislation is virtually identical to H.R.

1262, legislation I introduced in the 103d Congress.

Unfortunately, last month’s devastating

bombing in Oklahoma City demonstrates that

our Nation desperately needs to implement an

effective method of quickly identifying and

punishing the perpetrators of terrorist bombings.

My legislation would require all explosives

manufacturers to introduce high-technology

additives into their explosives that will give

them identifying signatures which would identify when and where the particular explosive

device was made.

These additives, called taggants, are microscopic chips designed to survive explosives.

Many Federal law enforcement officials, including those at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agree that taggants would

be a valuable anti-terrorist tool. The use of

taggants would allow agents to examine the

manufacturers required paperwork to identify

suspects from lists of purchasers. Identifying

the source and subsequent sale of explosives

is nearly impossible without taggants.

Given the effectiveness of taggants, it is discouraging that this anti-terrorist technology

has not been required in the past. The reason,

tragically, is that special interest groups representing the explosives industry and gun industry have not only worked to kill previous

legislation to require taggants, but have also

limited the amount of funding the Bureau of

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms can devote to

developing this technology.

As a former police officer, I know how difficult criminal investigations can be. However,

I know it has been as frustrating for me as it

has for the rest of the Nation to witness the

difficulty our law enforcement personnel have

had in locating the second suspect in the

Oklahoma City attack, John Doe No. 2 despite

a nationwide effort to find him.

It is time to give our law enforcement officials a valuable new tool in their arsenal. I

would encourage my colleagues to join me as

cosponsors of this important legislation thereby taking a small step toward making sure another such terrorist attack does not occur.

Finally, as a Member of Congress who hails

from New York City, the site of the World

Trade Center Bombing 2 years ago, I know

the fear and loss which these cowardly acts

can have on a community. While the devastation which occurred in Oklahoma City is far

greater than that which New York sustained, I

know the people of New York have a special

affinity for the suffering families and friends of

the victims of this most recent tragedy. Our

hearts go out to the people of Oklahoma City

in this time of tragedy.

I think all Americans agree that this victimization of innocent people is a trend which we

cannot allow to continue. While there will be

many different proposals offered to address

the threat of terrorism, I caution my colleagues

to focus their attention on only those proposals which will hasten the punishment of criminals and not endorse initiatives which erode

the freedoms and protections upon which our

country was founded. We will not win the battle against terrorists who seek to tear our Nation apart by compromising the principles

which define us.

In that regard, I urge my colleagues to join

me in supporting meaningful legislation, the

Explosives Fingerprinting Act, which will not

only identify criminals but deter them, by securing information about the purchasers of explosive devices.

TRIBUTE FOR G. PAUL CAREY

fHON. JOSEPH M. McDADE OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Mr. MCDADE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to

bring to the attention of my colleagues the

death of one of my constituents, G. Paul

Carey, on February 18, 1995.

Mr. Carey was born in Archbald, PA, where

he lived until the age of 18. One week after

graduation from Archbald High School, Mr.

Carey enlisted in the Navy, serving with distinction in the South Pacific for 6 years. During

this yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is fitting

that we remember the life of one of the men

who fought to end this devastating conflict.

Mr. Carey went above and beyond the call

of duty, winning six Bronze Stars for defending

our great Nation with courage and valor. His

heroism was first demonstrated on the U.S.S.

Coney during the battle of Latie Gulf, when,

after a surprise attack, the Japanese almost

annihilated the American destroyers in that

area. Torpedoman 3d Class Carey received a

communique from Admiral Nimitz congratulating him for the valor he exhibited during the

attack.

In addition to his outstanding military record,

Mr. Carey was a devoted family man. He is

survived by his wife, the former Jeanne

Walsh, RN, and his three sons, James, Patrick, and Paul, who will remember their father

as the epitomy of honor and strength.

Mr. Carey’s years of hard work as a traffic

manager for Golo Footwear Corp. and his

dedication to church and family earned him

the respect and admiration of everyone he

knew. He will truly be missed.

F. PEKSENS ON HIS RETIREMENT

TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. RUDOLF

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HON. BART STUPAK

OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

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

pay tribute to a friend and distinguished military officer, Brig. Gen. Rudolph F. Peksens,

who is retiring this month after nearly three

decades of service in the U.S. Air Force.

Simply put, General Peksens epitomizes all

that a military officer should be: A dedicated

and knowledgeable professional known for his

outstanding work and his devotion to those

who served under him and to the community

at large.

General Peksens is a native of Boston, MA,

who graduated from Tufts University in 1966

as a member of the Reserve Officers Training

Corps program. Following his graduation,

General Peksens enlisted in the Air Force.

General Peksens has had a long and distinguished military career. He is the only Air

Force officer to have flown fighter, bomber,

and reconnaissance aircraft in combat. He is

a command pilot with nearly 4,000 flying

hours, including more than 600 hours in combat over Vietnam and Iraq. General Peksens

served two combat tours in Vietnam, flying B–

52’s and RF–4C’s. During our involvement in

Operations Desert Storm and Provide Comfort, he served as vice commander and later