[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 51 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E586-E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RONALD J. DEL MAURO HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP BY MENTAL HEALTH 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 1996

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ronald J. 
Del Mauro, president and CEO of St. Barnabas Health Care System. On 
April 20, 1996, Mr. Del Mauro will be honored by the Mental Health 
Association of Essex County for his outstanding leadership and 
philanthropy in serving as head of the St. Barnabas Behavioral Health 
Care System. His worked has helped thousands of residents who are often 
the most vulnerable members of our population--the mentally ill.
  Mr. Del Mauro created the St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Network 
because, unfortunately, for many parents and their children, a number 
of health services are often separated for those with psychiatric 
problem and those with substance abuse problems. Mr. Del Mauro, 
recognizing this, created the St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Network to 
provide parents and their children with a place to turn get appropriate 
diagnosis and treatment.
  Mr. Del Mauro is also responsible for the St. Barnabas Health Care 
System which includes, in addition to St. Barnabas Medical Center, the 
201-bed Union Hospital, four nursing homes with 660 beds, 10 corporate 
affiliates and 20 for-profit business ventures. The St. Barnabas Health 
Care System operates in 13 facilities throughout New Jersey and the 
Behavioral Health Network has 17 locations in the tristate area. More 
than 7,000 employees, including 1,800 physicians, treat a total of 
59,000 inpatients, and provide treatment and services for more than 
300,000 outpatient visits annually.

  I recently had the opportunity to visit St. Barnabas and tour their 
facility in Livingston, NJ. The health care delivery system Mr. Del 
Mauro has developed is an outstanding one and I would strongly 
recommend any of my colleagues look to at St. Barnabas as a national 
model.
  Mr. Del Mauro is also an active and effective leader in other areas. 
He serves as chairman of the New Jersey Hospital Association, as well 
as being a member of the Center for Health Affairs, Inc., Life Sciences 
Advisory Committee of the CIT Group, Inc., Seton Hall University Center 
for Public Services Advisory Council, board of trustees of the Paper 
Mill Playhouse and the Essex/Hudson/Union Hospital Council.
  He is a graduate of Seton Hall University, where he served as a 
adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration from 
1983 to 1985.
  Mr. Speaker, today I honor Mr. Del Mauro for his leadership in 
helping to make our communities a healthier place to live and for his 
ongoing commitment to the mentally ill in New Jersey.

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                        TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS

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                               speech of

                           HON. WAYNE ALLARD

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, Congress has passed a new Taxpayers' Bill of 
Rights to help level the playing field between our citizens and the 
IRS.
  The Tax Code is long and complicated, and taxpayers make legitimate 
mistakes on their returns. When folks make honest mistakes, they 
shouldn't be exposed to what often boils down to bullying and 
harassment by the IRS.
  The Taxpayers' Bill of Rights reforms numerous tax collecting 
operations of the IRS to protect taxpayers. Foremost is the creation of 
a taxpayer advocate, who must assist taxpayers in resolving and 
preventing problems with the IRS. The advocate also can require the IRS 
to meet deadlines in performing tasks for taxpayers.
  Other important provisions include changes in terminating tax payment 
plans, waiving interest and penalties, and awarding costs and fees in 
legal disputes.
  Many people view the IRS as a massive bureaucracy that acts without 
proper authority. This important bill makes a number of changes to 
protect people who have legitimate grievances with the IRS, while 
ensuring that taxes are collected fairly.
  This bill was adopted just 1 day after the House unfortunately failed 
to approve a tax amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment 
would have required a full two-thirds of the House or Senate vote to 
approve any legislation that would increase personal, business, or 
other Federal taxes.
  Although I am disappointed the amendment failed, I am pleased by the 
broad support it did receive.
  Congress has proven time and again that it cannot control its urge to 
raise taxes. The amendment would have created more accountability and 
would have forced Congress to work in a more bipartisan manner on tax 
issues.
  Passage of the second Taxpayers' Bill of Rights helps take away some 
of the sting from the failure of the tax amendment.

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