[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 50 (Thursday, April 18, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF DETROIT

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
city of Detroit for its efforts to beautify its neighborhoods and 
improve its natural environment. The city of Detroit on Earth Day/Arbor 
Day, Monday, April 22, 1996, is holding a ceremony kicking off a week 
long program to plant trees in parks around the city.
  For its tree planting efforts, Detroit, for the ninth time, has been 
named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Detroit 
recognizes the importance that trees play in not only making our 
communities more attractive, but by providing tremendous environmental 
benefits as well. Trees produce oxygen, help clean the air, provide a 
habitat for wildlife and provide humankind with great visual beauty.
  The city of Detroit recognizes the importance of tree planting and is 
committed to the continuation of its exemplary reforestation programs. 
I am proud of the efforts of my home city and I ask that my colleagues 
join me in congratulating the city of Detroit. 


                         the antiterrorism bill

 Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I wish to apologize for my absence 
during consideration of the conference report to S. 735 due to the 
passing of my father. I believe that this is an essential piece of 
legislation to address the current deficiencies in our judicial system 
which made it that much easier for the tragedy in Oklahoma City to take 
place. In addition, this bill makes much-needed revisions to the 
current habeas corpus system in our country.

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