[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2100]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF KENNETH GUNSALUS

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                           HON. SAM GEJDENSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kenneth 
Gunsalus upon his 75 years of service with the Boy Scouts of America. 
Mr. Gunsalus is a distinguished resident of Putnam, Connecticut, and an 
extraordinary example for us all.
  Mr. Gunsalus has been a Boy Scout since first joining Troop 1 in 
Putnam, Connecticut in 1925. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 
1933. During his 40 years as a Scoutmaster, Mr. Gunsalus mentored over 
1800 scouts. Even after his ``retirement'' as a Scoutmaster, Mr. 
Gunsalus has continued to advise young scouts as a Scout committeeman. 
Thanks to Mr. Gunsalus, hundreds of young men have had the opportunity 
to benefit from his wisdom and guidance for over seven decades.
  Mr. Gunsalus is more than just a dedicated volunteer. He is also a 
veteran with 4\1/2\ years in the Pacific theater in World War II. In 
his professional life, he worked for Connecticut Light and Power for 43 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I join residents from Putnam in congratulating Mr. 
Kenneth Gunsalus on his decades of service to his community and 
country. His dedication is a tribute to his family, his society, and 
serves as a shining example to volunteers across America.

                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Taiwan's National Day, I 
wish to express support for President Lee Teng-hui, Vice President Lien 
Chan and Premier Vincent Siew as they take the difficult steps to 
rebuild their nation in the aftermath of last month's devastating 
earthquake. As someone who has visited the Republic of China on several 
occasions since becoming a member of the United States Congress, I have 
gained a tremendous appreciation for Taiwan and its 21 million 
citizens.
  Taiwan has developed into a world manufacturing and commercial 
center. Furthermore, their geographic presence in the Pacific is vital 
to our national security interests. As a consequence, the bonds between 
our nations are extensive and deep. Hence our nation listened with 
great concern and sadness as we heard of the devastating earthquake on 
September 21st. The cost of this natural disaster is unimaginable, with 
millions of dollars in damage and over two thousand fatalities.
  As this tragedy unfolded, our country immediately responded to assist 
in Taiwan's recovery. The United States government has mobilized search 
and rescue teams and emergency personnel to assist Taiwan in recovering 
and rehabilitation efforts. With this assistance, along with additional 
rescue teams from around the world, some of the pain of this crisis has 
been alleviated.
  Certainly the road to recovery will neither be quick nor easy, 
however, I am confident that the resilience and strength of the 
Taiwanese people will allow them to overcome the challenges of 
reconstruction.
  During Taiwan's National Day, I wish to offer my condolences to the 
Taiwanese government and all Taiwanese citizens. The United States 
stands ready to assist them during this difficult time.

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