E 1064 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 1995

Yesterday’s attack on Sarajevo highlights

the pathetic state of affairs and utter impotence of the international community which

has effectively abrogated its responsibility for

enforcing Security Council resolutions in

Bosnia. The shelling occurs at a time when

the United Nations is reviewing its mission in

Bosnia—a mission which, in my opinion, has

been seriously undermine since UN forces

began negotiating with the militants shortly

after UNPROFOR’s deployment. Further delay

in deciding what, if any, role the UN can or

should play in Bosnia will only make the withdrawal of UNPROFOR that much more difficult

and potentially dangerous should such a determination ultimately be reached.

Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that

measures taken by the Security Council to

date have failed to maintain international

peace and security as it relates to BosniaHerzegovina. This being the case, it is unconscionable that that country continues to be denied its right to self-defense, in clear violation

of article 51 of the UN Charter.

Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 1172,

legistion which lift the arms embargo against

Bosnia-Herzegovina. This bill enjoys considerable bipartisan support as evidenced by the

growing list of cosponsors. Mr. Speaker, I urge

colleagues to support the lifting of the arms

embargo, an action fully in keeping with

Bosnia’s inherent right to self-defense.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALIVE AND

WELL IN IDAHO

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HON. HELEN CHENOWETH OF IDAHO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 17, 1995

Mrs. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, I rise

today to applaud the efforts of two institutions

in my district that are pioneering innovative

programs to meet the credit and housing

needs of the citizens of Boise. Boise Neighborhood Housing Service and Key Bank of

Idaho have been nationally recognized by the

Social Compact in its 1995 Outstanding Community Investment Awards Program for their

efforts, which are helping to address the city’s

critical shortage of affordable housing options.

Social Compact is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing industry investment in our at-risk neighborhoods. They

lead by example, highlighting successful partnerships between financial services institutions

and neighborhood nonprofit organizations that

are working together to reestablish viable markets in which the financial industry can do

business. By reestablishing these markets, the

partnership reclaims vulnerable communities,

transforming them into a neighborhood of active residents and homeowners with a real

stake in their future. As a result of the annual

Outstanding Community Investment Awards

Program, Boise Neighborhood House Service,

or NHS and Key Bank of Idaho were chosen

out of 160 applicants as a model partnership,

one that the rest of the industry can learn

from.

When Boise NHS began 13 years ago as a

small, neighborhood revitalization efforts,

Boise was just entering a growth period.

Today, Boise is a city with soaring housing

costs and high land prices. In the last 5 years

alone, the cost of living in Boise increased by

139 percent, while median income rose only

33 percent. NHS has responded to Boise’s affordable housing shortage by forming a lasting

partnership with Key Bank of Idaho, a financial

institution committed to neighborhood revitalization. Their partnership is providing solutions

both for lower-income families who need affordable rental housing or believe the dream

of homeownership is out of their reach.

As a result of the leadership of Connie

Hogland, executive director of Boise NHS, and

Michael Mooney, president of Key Bank of

Idaho, 77 families now live in newly constructed, affordable homes. Seven families

have achieved the dream of homeownership,

through the construction of Quince Cove development, financed 100 percent by Key Bank

of Idaho. Key Bank has furthered its financial

involvement with Boise NHS, supporting the

National Neighbors Works Campaign for

Homeownership, initiating a special lenders

pool with other institutions to provide first

mortgages to lower- and moderate-income

families, and providing Boise NHS with an ongoing line of credit. In Boise our citizens have

a great deal of civic pride in their city and the

Key Bank employees, senior managers and

even members of their board of directors also

volunteer their time for community-wide events

such as when the city comes together to help

those that are unable to maintain the upkeep

of their homes.

Efforts such as those by Boise NHS and

Key Bank of Idaho deserve to be congratulated, not only for their ongoing efforts to meet

immediate needs of Boise residents, but also

for their innovation in finding new ways to help

the city and the community, making it a vital

place to live and do business.

RESEARCH FOR OUR NATION’S

fFUTURE

HON. STEVEN SCHIFF OF NEW MEXICO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 17, 1995

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

mention the importance of the basic scientific

research funded under budget function 270.

While this research may fall under the Energy

Supply Research and Development title, this

work, much of which is occurring at our national laboratories, is basic fundamental scientific research that applies to national problems in nuclear weapons and environmental

cleanup.

Research efforts at the national laboratories

are characterized by scientific excellence and

the integration of basic research to real applications in the chemical sciences, materials

sciences, and geosciences. For example, the

materials science research program at the national laboratories not only demonstrates the

relevance of basic science to technology, but

also supports the Energy Department’s primary missions. In addition, these programs

take advantage of a wide range of large, capital intensive research facilities that are not

usually found at universities.

Work in areas such as scientifically tailored

materials combine expertise in solid state

sciences, atomic-level diagnostics, materials

synthesis and processes science to produce

new classes of tailored materials for critical

defense needs, and which can also be used

by industry down the road. That national laboratories materials researchers win prizes and

awards each year, indicates that their colleagues in universities and industry recognize

the value of their scientific contributions.

In conclusion, I ask my colleagues to be

mindful that the national laboratories are conducting original and relevant basic research in

the basic energy sciences program that is of

great value to our Nation’s future.

THE 44TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE ALLIANCE OF

fTHE POLISH SINGERS OF AMERICA

HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 17, 1995

Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to mark the 44th International Convention of

the Polish Singers’ Alliance of America which

will take place in New York City from May 25

through May 28, 1995. As the Representative

of one the Nation’s strongest and most active

Polish-American communities, I am proud to

welcome them to New York.

Founded in 1889, the Polish Singer’s Alliance is dedicated to promoting goodwill and

Polish culture by performing the very best in

Polish music. Every 3 years the Alliance sponsors a convention for Polish choral groups

from all over North America. The convention

acts to acquaint the public with the works of

Polish composers, and foster a love for a

country which has given so much to the rest

of the world.

This year, the event is being hosted by the

District VII of PSAA, based in the New York

City metropolitan area, including Connecticut,

Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. District VII will

welcome 33 other singing groups from as far

away as Arizona, and Ontario, Canada.

Together, over 1,000 people will join together to celebrate the rich history and the

promising future of the Polish musical tradition. Judging from past conventions, a high

point should be the choral competition. This

even provides a unique opportunity for the

choruses to demonstrate their talents in Polish

classical, religious, and folk music.

The theme of this year’s convention, Salute

Free Poland, is particularly poignant. It honors

not only the country’s historical contributions

to world culture, but recognizes Poland’s long

struggle to embrace freedom and democracy.

Mr. Speaker, I would request my colleagues

join me in welcoming the Polish Singers Alliance of America to New York. I thank them for

bringing their wonderful music to New York

and for keeping this tradition alive for future

generations to enjoy.

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

fHON. MAXINE WATERS OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 17, 1995

Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, May

16, during consideration of final passage of

the Clean Water Act Reform Act, H.R. 961, I

was outside the building and inadvertently