June 8, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 1195

IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1776: THE

BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR

PATRIOTS COMMEMORATIVE

COIN ACT

HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON OF CONNECTICUT

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, June 7, 1995

Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced, with my colleague DONALD PAYNE of New Jersey, H.R. 1776, the

Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative Coin Act. This legislation will direct the

Secretary of the Treasury to mint a special

coin in commemoration of the many black soldiers who fought for out Nation’s independence and our individual freedom. In addition to

recognizing the often forgotten contributions of

African-Americans during this historic period of

our Nation’s history, distribution of such a coin

will enable the Black Patriots Foundation to

succeed in funding the Black Revolutionary

War Patriots Memorial, to be located in Constitution Gardens between the Washington

Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.

More than 5,000 black revolutionary war patriots fought shoulder-to-shoulder with white

patriots, heroically sacrificing so that we can

stand here today, a free people and a world

leader. This contribution should not be forgotten. As generations of children visit our Nation’s capital and walk the mall, they should

have a concrete reminder that we are descendants of men and women of all races and

ethnic backgrounds and only together can we

create a Nation in which individual social freedom and justice are a reality.

I urge my colleagues to join in honoring

black revolutionary war patriots through this

commemorative coin act and enable the Black

Patriots Foundation to complete the Black

Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial here in

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING

Washington, DC.

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUES NAfTIONWIDE

HON. GEORGE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, June 7, 1995

Mr. MILLER of California. It gives me great

pleasure today, together with my fellow cosponsors, to introduce a resolution commending Police Athletic Leagues [PAL] across this

country for their excellent work on behalf of

our Nation’s youth.

PAL was created over 50 years ago in New

York City by Lt. Ed Flynn, who, faced with persistent gang violence, organized a baseball

league to give kids an alternative to crime.

PAL now has 246 local chapters in cities nationwide, including Jacksonville, Des Moines,

New York, Denver, Dallas, San Francisco, and

Seattle. And in my congressional district, there

are PAL organizations in Benicia, Martinez,

Richmond, and Vallejo.

Three million kids participate in PAL’s recreational and educational program, such as

athletic tournaments, police cadet clubs, and

computer training. Fifty years after its inception, the principal mission of PAL remains the

same: Police officers volunteer their free time

to work with youths in promoting trust and understanding in an atmosphere of cooperation.

The kids benefit by receiving positive role

models and learning life skills. The officers

benefit by getting an opportunity to make a

real, positive difference in kids’ lives.

Mr. Speaker, in my own State, PAL—called

CAL-PAL—is easily one of the largest juvenile

crime prevention programs in California, with

over 50,000 kids participating. CAL-PAL includes over 25 chapters, each as varied as

the towns or cities in which they operate. CALPAL has established itself as a viable, successful juvenile crime prevention program by

focusing on athletic and other related youth

activities. Their motto is ‘‘Filling Playgrounds

Not Prisons.’’ PAL’s long years of experience

with kids shows that sporting activities help

bring out the best in kids. Youth members of

PAL learn to be part of a team—they learn

how their individual efforts are part of a collective goal, they learn endurance and perseverance, and they learn that hard work leads to

success. And above all they gain self-awareness and self-esteem, which are the essential

building blocks of every child’s personality, but

are especially important to disadvantaged

kids. PAL also serves the purpose of cementing positive relationships between kids and police officers, a relationship that is based on

mutual respect and deep admiration.

Clearly, we need to do all we can to reduce

crime among our youth. Although crime in the

Nation has subsided somewhat in recent

years, violent crimes committed by juveniles

has surged. PAL is certainly no substitute for

tough crime fighting strategies and policies.

But police athletic leagues, acting in concert

with these policies, are out in the field everyday attempting to turn back the rising tide of

crime by providing constructive activities for

kids. PAL’s police officers deserve our support

and our commendation.

REDEDICATION OF DOUGHBOY

fSTATUE

HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, June 7, 1995

Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on the evening

of May 30, 1995, the community of Concordia,

MO, rededicated the Doughboy Statue, first

erected in 1923, in the city’s central park. It

was a memorable experience for me to participate in the ceremonies with community leaders, including Dick Stuenkel, Rev. Paul

Wobus, and Mayor Alfred Rodewald. Brig.

Gen. Ron Marcotte of Whiteman Air Force

Base delivered an address. Mayor Rodewald

delivered the rite of dedication, which was a

fitting tribute to the community’s veterans:

RITE OF REDEDICATION OF DOUGHBOY

MONUMENT

In the Name of Almighty God, the Creator

of all things, the Redeemer of sinful mankind and the Sanctifier of all that is made

just and holy.

On Sept. 23, 1923, this community dedicated a monument. The monument was

formed of Bedford limestone. It depicted an

American soldier—a Doughboy of World War

fame—standing at attention, standing 6 feet

tall, a weapon at his right side, in full uniform, dignified, in Central Park, Concordia,

MO.

Here the Doughboy monument has stood

for 71 years. It has been a symbol of appreciation for all who joined the Armed Forces

of America to defend her against human injustice: in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865;

the Spanish-American War in 1898; and the

World War from 1914 to 1918.

The monument has endured 71 years of exposure to the elements of west central Missouri. It has received tender glances from

people who wanted to know of its significance and meaning. It has been greeted by

warm faces from patriotic Americans and

foreigners alike. Through the years, the

Doughboy has stood as a proud symbol in

central park.

This monument of stone has stood in silence. Yet it has projected a message of dedication and commitment by area citizens to

the defense of liberty, peace and justice for

all. Dedicated to those who defended America in the Civil War, Spanish-American War,

and World War I, the Doughboy has held its

place in Concordia while more wars raged

and the U.S. Government called upon new

generations of local men and women to bear

arms in her defense.

The monument stood through World War

II, from 1939 to 1945; the Korean war, from

1950 to 1953; the Vietnam war, from 1965 to

1973; and the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

This monument of stone, reflecting material blemishes from years of exposure to elements at central park, was recently refurbished. It was refurbished through the effort

of many—including the city of Concordia;

American Legion Post 258 and auxiliary;

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5649 and auxiliary; Concordia Area Heritage Society;

Concordia Lions Club and Concordia Civic

Club.

Refurbished, the monument dedicated in

1923 is ready for rededication.

I, therefore, rededicate the Doughboy

Monument with this rite. May this monument of stone continue to project its message of commitment to liberty, peace and

justice for all mankind to everyone who lives

in and visits this community. May God grant

it to stand enduringly as a symbol of peace

and as a symbol of love for God and country

in the town that chose the name Concordia

as it sought peace and harmony following

many painful experiences in the Civil War.

As floodlights focus on the Doughboy

Monument tonight we rededicate it to its

mission.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. [let the lights

turn on]

1995 FARM BILL

fHON. EARL POMEROY OF NORTH DAKOTA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, June 7, 1995

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

recognize Debra Lundgren, a farm wife from

Kulm, ND, who gave a short, but meaningful

speech in April when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Dan Glickman, was in North Dakota

for a regional farm forum. Her speech follows:

I am here today as a farm wife. It is a role

I enjoy, but one I do not get to perform very

often. Because I am married to a farmer, I

cannot afford to be a farm wife. I would rather work on the farm, but can’t—and I’m not

alone. Eighty-seven percent of the income

generated by the average U.S. farm operator

household comes from off-farm sources.

My husband farms full-time and works an

additional job, fulltime job. I am presently

working two jobs, so no one can say we are