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Date: 2001-11-16
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. it is with great sadness that I rise today in memory of Officer LaValle Van Etten. one of my constituents from Stafford. Virginia. and a Capitol Hill police officer. who died suddenly.on November 10. A Marine Corps veteran and Capitol Hill police officer. Officer Van Etten spent his life protecting people and putting the safety of others ahead of his own. Whenever someone like Officer Van Etten puts his or her life on the line to protect our Nation. they should be commended. This man proved his love for country as a Marine and as a member of a select group entrusted to guard Americas Capitol and those who work to do the peoples business. Our Nations center of government lost a hero on November 10. a dedicated protector of freedom and liberty who died at a much too early age. We should always reflect on the dedication put forth by our Capitol Hill police. They deserve our thanks.
Date: 2001-11-16
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I again would like to continue to pay tribute and honor the fallen who perished as a result of the attacks of September 11. 2001. -These individuals came from all walks of life and from around the globe. They included hundreds of dedicated firefighters who lost their lives trying to save others. These heroes and the many otier innocent individuals are more than just numbers. They are people. family. employees. and friends. Again. please forgive me in advance for any mispronunciations of names. I ask for Gods blessing on the following: Thomas McCann. Michael Desmond McCarthy. Robert Garvin McCarthy. Kevin McCarthy. Justin McCarthy. Stanley McCaskill. Katie McCloskey. Tara McCloudGray. Joan McConnell Cullinan. Juliana Valentine McCourt. Ruth Magdalifie McCourt. Charles McCrann. Tonyell McDay. Matthew T. -McDermott. Joseph P. Mcdonald. Michael Patrick McDonnell. Brian G. McDonnell. John F. McDowell. Jr.. Eamopn J. McEneaney. John Thomas McErlean. Jr.. Katherine "Katie" McGarryNoack. Daniel F. McGinley. Mark McGinly. William E. McGinn. Thomas H. McGinnis. Michael Gregory McGinty. Ann McGovern. William J. McGovern. Scott Martin McGovern. Stacey S. McGowan. Francis Noel McGuinn. Thomas McGuinness. Patrick J. McGuire. Thomas McHale. Keith McHeffey. Dennis P. McHugh. Micael Edward McHugh. Jr.. Ann M. McHugh. Denis J. McHugh. Robert G. McIlvaine. Donald James McIntyre. Stephanie McKenna. Molly McKenzie. Barry J. McKeon. Darryl McKinney. Robert Carroll McLaughlin. Jr.. George P. McLaughlin. Robert Dismas McMahon. Gavin McMahon. Edmund M. McNally. Daniel McNeal. Walter Arthur McNeil. Sean Peter McNulty. Robert William McPadden. Terrence McShane. Timothy McSweeney. Martin Edward McWilliams. Rocco Medaglia: Abigail Medina. Anna Medina. Deborah Medwig. William Meehan. Damien Meehan. Again. I have an alphabetical list that I would request all Members utilize for this coordinated effort. As more victims are identified. they will be added to this list. Please contact my office with times that fit your schedule so that we can arrange for the list to be on the floor. for your convenience. for either Special Orders or 1minute speeches. I appreciate your assistance in this important undertaking. and again. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the fallen.
Date: 2001-11-27
Speaker: TOM DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I rise to support H. Con. Res. 77. a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the efforts of people of the United States of Korean ancestry to reunite with their family members in North Korea. The year 2000 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War. While the July 27. 1953 armistice officially ended the War. the division of the Koreas at the 38th parallel separated millions of Koreans from their families. tearing at the hearts of every mother. father. daughter. and son. Today. half a million people in the United States of Korean ancestry bear the pain of being separated from their families in North Korea. Another historic occasion for the two Koreas occurred in the year 2000. On June 13th and June 14th. South Korean President Kim Dae Jung met with North Korean leader Kim Jong II in the first ever summit held between the leaders of North and South Korea. In a joint declaration. the two leaders made a historic promise to promote economic cooperation and to hold reunions of divided Korean families. I am pleased to share with Members that three of these reunions have taken place thus far. It is vital that we continue to support the familial ties that bind the two Koreas. Mr. Speaker. I am concerned that Korean Americans here in the United States have not had the opportunity to participate in these family reunifications. Because of the geographical distance. many Korean Americans are not involved with the selection process for the family reunions. This is why H. Con. Res. 77 is important to Korean Americans in my district. and across the United States. Virginias Eleventh Congressional District is home to one of the largest KoreanAmerican constituencies. Korean Americans in my district still have personal ties to their former homeland. Some have not seen nor heard from their family members in North Korea for more than fifty years. Almost three generations have grown up unable to communicate with their own family members. We must make every effort to persuade the two Koreas that Korean Americans should be permitted to participate in the selection for the family reunifications and that these efforts should be timely. as older Koreans are dying as they await their turns in this process. Mr. Speaker. I urge all of my colleagues to support this humanitarian resolution.
Date: 2001-11-28
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. yesterdays front page of the Wall Street Journal reads like this: "The U.S. fell into a recession in March for the first time in a decade." By historical standards. the current contraction is unusual. Despite some optimism that the recession has run its course. turmoil in the commodity markets could indicate that a recovery will not arrive until summer at best. at best. If the American economy has been in a recession since March. it is obvious the American people need help now. We cannot wait until next summer for a turnaround. History has shown that providing tax relief is a better way to jumpstart the economy than increasing spending. By enacting some commonsense stimulus policies. we can get our economy back on track. Our Housepassed tax relief bill does just that. More tax relief would be great news for American families. American companies. and the American economy. Our friends at the other end of the Capitol need to quit stalling. get in gear and pass tax relief now. America will say thank you.
Date: 2001-11-29
Speaker: TOM DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I would like the record to show that I was right at the door when the vote closed. My colleague. the gentleman from Virginia . and I were in a meeting with the Director of OMB in the Cannon office building. Had I been present. I would have voted no.
Date: 2001-11-30
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I rise today to join my colleagues in calling upon the other body to take up and pass the WeldonStupak Human Cloning Prohibition Act which was approved by this House with 265 votes. This is a necessary and important bill to protect in law the uniqueness of human life and to acknowledge that everything that science and scientists are capable of accomplishing cannot necessarily be labeled as "progress." Human life should be nurtured in families by a father and mother. not created in a laboratory to ensure certain predetermined genetic traits. From experiments .with animals. we know that 95 to 99 percent of cloned embryos die. Those that survive are often stillborn or die shortly after birth. Those that survive beyond birth face unpredictable and terrible health problems. The prospect of similar results in the cloning of human beings is chilling. and the other body needs to move quickly and decisively to prevent scientists from proceeding with such unethical and shameless experimentations. Now is the time to act. We urge the other body to take a stand on this issue.
Date: 2001-12-04
Speaker: JEFF MILLER (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Florida

Madam Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. and I rise today in support of H.R. 298. In respect and recognition of the contributions our servicemen and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around this world. the laws of the United States make November 11 a Federal holiday in honor of every American who has served this country. While we always appreciate the men and women of the military. it is altogether fitting that we set a time aside to do so publicly. Veterans Day was established for this reason. and November 11 should be set aside for this reason alone. Throughout the course of American history. nearly 48 million men and women have stepped forward to defend our land. our people. and our principles. Today. there are more than 25 million living veterans who served our Nation. many of them willingly entering harms way to preserve. protect. and defend our freedom. The strength of the United States is a direct result of \their courageous. patriotic. and dedicated service for which we can never fully thank them. Because of their service to the United States in the cause of freedom and liberty. we are citizens of the greatest Nation in the history of the world. I thank our veterans for their dedicated service to our country. and I also thank their families for sharing their loved ones throughout the years. The excellence of our veterans is a model for men and women everywhere who are asked to defend our country. At this moment. men and women of the Army. the Navy. the Air Force. Marines. and Coast Guard are serving around the world. and they could have no better example to follow or tradition to live up to. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this resolution and to retain this fitting honor for all of our veterans.
Date: 2001-12-05
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. -Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 65 North Main Street in Cranbury. New Jersey. as the "Todd Beamer Post Office Building".
Date: 2001-12-05
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 3248.
Date: 2001-12-05
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3248 introduced -by our distinguished colleague. the gentleman from New Jersey . This measure designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 65 North Main Street in Cranbury. New Jersey. as the "Todd Beamer Post Office Building.. Members of the entire House delegation from the State of New Jersey are cosponsors of this legislation. Mr. Speaker. many heroes emerged on September 11. from firefighters and policemen to military personnel at the Pentagon to citizens such as Todd Beamer. Todd Beamer. a resident of Cranbury. was one of the passengers on the hijacked United Flight 93 who gave their lives fighting the hijackers and denying them their deadly mission on Mr. Beamer was a husband. father. a businessman and a citizen. He is survived by his wife. Lisa. and their two children anda third child who is expected in about 2 weeks. His courageous acts and the acts of all of the passengers on Flight 93 are an inspiration to all Americans. Their acts saved countless lives. Mr. Speaker. I urge adoption of H.R. Mr. Speaker. I reserve the balance of my time.
Date: 2001-12-05
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I commend the gentleman from New Jersey for introducing this legislation and for working so hard to ensure its passage. I encourage all Members to support this resolution. Mr. Speaker. to quote Todd Beamer. "Lets roll."
Date: 2001-12-05
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. today I would like to again take up the effort to pay tribute and honor the fallen who perished as a result of the attacks on September 11. This growing list of over 3.000 names is comprised of many of the victims of the recent horrific attacks on our Nation. including the firefighters and policemen who willingly gave their lives in an attempt to rescue others. I intend to read these names for as many days as it takes to bring honor and recognition to those individuals who lost their lives or axe still missing: Alok Mehta. Raymond Meisenheimer. Manuel Emilio Mejia. Antonio Melendez. Mary Melendez. Manny Melina. Christopher D. Mello. Yelena Melnichenko. Stuart Todd Meltzer. Diarelia J. Mena. Dora M. Menchaca. Charles Mendez. Lizette Mendoza. Shevonne Mentis. Wolfgang Menzel. Steve Mercado. Wesley Mercer. Ralph Mercurio. Alan H. Merdinger. Yamel Merino. George Merino. Michael Dermott Mullan. Dennis Michael Mulligan. Peter Mulligan. Michael Joseph Mullin. James Donald Munhall. Nancy Muniz. Carlos Mario Munoz. Theresa "Terry" Munson. Robert M. Murach. Cesar Augusto Murillo. Marc A. Murolo. Raymond E. Murphy. Patrick Jude Murphy. Christopher William White Murphy. James Francis Murphy. IV. Brian Joseph Murphy. James Thomas Murphy. Edward C. Murphy. Kevin James Murphy. Charles Murphy. Robert Murphy. Susan D. Murrary. John Murray. Susan D. Murray. John "Jack" Murray. Fall Mustafa. Richard Todd Myhre. Louis J. Nacke. Robert Nagel. Mildred Naiman. Takuya Nakamura. Alexander J.R. Napier. Jr.. Frank Naples. John Napolitano. Catharine Nardella. Mario Nardone. Manika Narula. *Shawn Nassaney. Narendra Nath. Karen S. Navarro. Joseph Michael Navas. Mr. Speaker. today I heard as others were honored who were on United Flight 93. and it did my heart good to know we have them all in the CONGRES-
Date: 2001-12-06
Speaker: TOM DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I rise in sppport of the conference report. Let me just say I Want to thank the gentleman from Michigan
Date: 2001-12-06
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I come to the floor this afternoon to call attention to yet another trash truck accident on Interstate 95. On Tuesday. a possibly overloaded 18wheeler hauling trash almost snapped in half on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge because of its cargo shifting en route. and it consequently snarled Washington rush hour traffic for several hours and caused a 9mile backup. Fortunately. it appears no one was hurt. This incident is only a symptom of a larger problem.. Specifically. millions of tons of garbage are being shipped across State lines without States having the right to limit its importation. It makes our highways. less safe and fouls the land and air in the communities surrounding the landfills. It is a health and safety matter that Congress should empower States to regulate. Currently. the hands of the States are tied. I urge the 107th Congress to enact meaningful interstate waste legislation that will enable States to protect their citizens and their environment from this continuous flood of outofstate trash.
Date: 2001-12-06
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. today I would like to pick up where I left off yesterday in reading the names and paying tribute to those who perished as a result of the attacks on September 11. 2001. The fallen deserve our recognition. our remembrance. and our respect. Reading these names cannot make up for the pain and the devastation that the families of the victims have experienced. But I hope that by reading these names. we will show that we honor the victims. we will not forget: Francis Nazario. Marcus Neblett. Glenroy Neblett. Jerome 0. Nedd. Laurence Nedell. Luke Nee. Pete Negron. Laurie Ann Neira. Yu Neixing. Peter A. Nelson. James Arthur Nelson. Ann Nicole Nelson. David William Nelson. Michelle Ann Nelson. Oscar Nesbitt. Gerard Terence Nevins. Renee Newell. Christopher Newton. Christopher NewtonCarter. Nancy Yuen Ngo. Khang Nguyen. Jodie Nicolos. Kathleen Nicosia. Alfonse Joseph Niedermeyer. I. Martin Stewart Nierderer. Frank John Niestadt. Jr.. Juan Nieves. Jr.. Gloria Nieves. Troy Nilsen. Paul R. Nimbley. Mark Nindy. John Ballantine Niven. Curtis Noel. Michael Allen Noeth. Daniel Robert Nolan. Robert Walter Noonan. Jacqueline Norton. Robert Norton. Daniela R. Notaro. Brian Novotny. Soichi Numata. Jose R. Nunez. Brian Nunez. Jeffrey Nussbaum. Timothy Michael OBrien. Michael OBrien. Scott J. OBrien. James OBrien. Daniel OCallaghan. Keith Kevin OConnor. Diana J. OConnor. Dennis J. OConnor. Jr.. Richard J. OConnor. Marni Pont ODoherty. Amy ODoherty. James Andrew OGrady. Thomas OHagan. William OKeefe. Patrick J. OKeefe. Leslie Thomas OKeefe. Gerald OLeary. Matthew Timothy OMahony. Seamus L. ONeal. Mr. Speaker. I will continue this effort when the House convenes next week. and I intend to read these names for as many days as it takes to bring honor and recognition to those individuals who lost their lives or are still missing. I invite my colleagues to join me in this effort.
Date: 2001-12-13
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize Major James Hensien of the United States Marine Corps. who has spent the past year working in my office as Marine Corps Fellow. As part of the fellowship program. * Major Hensien has exemplified the impeccable characteristics that one would expect from an officer of the United States Marines. Major Hensien has played a key role in my office. advising me on military affairs. both nationally and within my Virginia district. As Major Hensiens 1year fellowship comes to a close. I would be doing our Nation a disservice if I failed to recognize Major Hensien and the Marine Corps Fellowship Program for the outstanding service and contributions they have given to Congress and America. I would like to thank Major Hensien for his service this past year and extend my compliments to the United States Marine Corps Fellowship Program for their continued pursuit of excellence. Major Hensien is a credit to the Marine Corps. and an example of the quality of our men and women in uniform. Once again. I would like to thank Major Hensien for his service and wish. him God speed in- all of his future endeavors.
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 308) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a National Motivation and Inspiration Day. as amended.
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous matter on House Resolution 308. as amended.
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong support of House Resolution 308. expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the goals of a National Motivation and Inspiration Day. Furthermore. I commend my distinguished colleague. the gentleman from New York . for introducing this important resolution. Mr. Speaker. motivation and inspiration have played important roles in the greatest achievements of civilized society. and are characteristics common to all great leaders. Both children and adults need motivation and inspiration in order to achieve success and happiness in their lives. Children and young adults need mentors to inspire them to achieve their goals. and to motivate them to direct their energies toward positive and constructive activities and goals. Furthermore. the adults who mentor the children and young adults become inspired and motivated themselves. Mr. Speaker. a renewed focus on -motivation and inspiration is particularly important in the wake of September 11 tragedies. The inspiration to define goals at school. home. anc work. and the motivation to achieve those goals is critical to achieving success and happiness in our current trying circumstances. Mr. Speaker. the beginning of the year is often a time of reflection. planning. and goalsetting. For that reason. prominent citizens of Long Island. New York. are attempting to establish January 2 as National Motivation and Inspiration Day. This would set a good example for the rest of our Nation. and provide all with the focus of maintaining motivation and inspiration in their lives. If successful. their efforts would provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to" focus on the importance of maintaining motivation and inspiration in their lives. Mr. Speaker. I urge all Members to support this important resolution. and I reserve the balance of my time.
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker. I wish to thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. the. gentleman from Florida . and the ranking member. the gentleman from Illinois . along with the. chairman of the Committee on Government Reform. and ranking member. the gentleman from California . for expediting consideration of this resolutibn. I commend my colleague. the gentleman from New York . Mr. Speaker. I urge all Members to support House Resolution 308. Mr. Speaker. I have no further requests for time. and I yield back the balance of my time.
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Main Street in Forest City. North Carolina. as the "Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building".
Date: 2001-12-18
Speaker: JO ANN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 3072.