[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 22, 2014)]
[House]
[Pages H6615-H6619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HINCHLIFFE STADIUM HERITAGE ACT
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the
bill (H.R. 2430) to adjust the boundaries of Paterson Great Falls
National Historical Park to include Hinchliffe Stadium, and for other
purposes, as amended.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
H.R. 2430
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage
Act''.
SEC. 2. PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.
Section 7001 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of
2009 (16 U.S.C. 410lll) is amended as follows:
(1) In subsection (b)(3)--
(A) by striking ``The Park shall'' and inserting ``(A) The
Park shall'';
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G) as
clauses (i) through (vii), respectively; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) In addition to the lands described in subparagraph
(A), the Park shall include the approximately 6 acres of land
containing Hinchliffe Stadium and generally depicted as the
`Boundary Modification Area' on the map entitled `Paterson
Great Falls National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary
Modification', numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014,
which shall be administered as part of the Park in accordance
with subsection (c)(1) and section 3 of the Hinchliffe
Stadium Heritage Act.''.
(2) In subsection (b)(4), by striking ``The Map'' and
inserting ``The Map and the map referred to in paragraph
(3)(B)''.
(3) In subsection (c)(4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C),
the Secretary''; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) Hinchliffe stadium.--The Secretary may not acquire
fee title to Hinchliffe Stadium, but may acquire a
preservation easement in Hinchliffe Stadium if the Secretary
determines that doing so will facilitate resource protection
of the stadium.''.
SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HINCHLIFFE STADIUM.
In administering the approximately 6 acres of land
containing Hinchliffe Stadium and generally depicted as the
``Boundary Modification
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Area'' on the map entitled ``Paterson Great Falls National
Historical Park, Proposed Boundary Modification'', numbered
T03/120,155, and dated April 2014, the Secretary of the
Interior--
(1) may not include non-Federal property within the
approximately 6 acres of land as part of Paterson Great Falls
National Historical Park without the written consent of the
owner;
(2) may not acquire by condemnation any land or interests
in land within the approximately 6 acres of land; and
(3) shall not construe this Act or the amendments made by
this Act to create buffer zones outside the boundaries of the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. That
activities or uses can be seen, heard or detected from areas
within the approximately 6 acres of land added to the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park by this Act
shall not preclude, limit, control, regulate or determine the
conduct or management of activities or uses outside of the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Montana (Mr. Daines) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Montana.
General Leave
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may
have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to
include extraneous materials on the bill under consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Montana?
There was no objection.
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Hinchliffe Stadium is a historic 10,000-seat municipal stadium in
Paterson, New Jersey, built between 1931 and 1932, surrounded by the
city's national historical landmark district. It is one of only a
handful of stadiums surviving nationally that once played host to Negro
League baseball.
H.R. 2430 adds the historic Hinchliffe Stadium into the boundaries of
the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, which was created in
2009.
This legislation amends the park's boundary to include the stadium,
but an amendment adopted by the Natural Resources Committee prohibits
Federal ownership. The stadium will remain as it is today, owned by
local government.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by commending my friend from New
Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) for his work--his persistent, diligent work on
H.R. 2430 and the preceding legislation that created this important
park site.
The Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act that we are looking at now, of
which I am pleased to be a cosponsor, enjoys the support of every
Member of the New Jersey congressional delegation--I should say the
enthusiastic support of every Member of the New Jersey congressional
delegation.
It will place within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park, which is one of the newest park service units in the country,
this historic Hinchliffe Stadium.
I would say by mistake or oversight or because of difficulties in the
first drafting of the original legislation, the park boundaries did not
include this historic stadium. This will correct that.
H.R. 2430 would adjust the boundaries of the current Great Falls
national historic site to include the 10,000-seat stadium, which is
currently listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one
of the most endangered historic places in the country.
As we have heard, this is one of the last remaining stadiums in the
Nation where Negro League baseball games were played and is home to the
New York Black Yankees and the New York Cubans.
Even though the names of these teams include New York, this area is
very much New Jersey and has tremendous importance to the people of New
Jersey and to the history of New Jersey, and it is of interest to the
entire country.
In preserving this historic stadium, we will be preserving a visual
reminder of an unfortunate, but not forgotten, era of racial
segregation. Segregation in America extended beyond the buses of
Alabama and the Deep South that was engrained throughout American
society, even into our national pastime--baseball.
The Hinchliffe Stadium will serve as an educational opportunity for
future generations to learn about this unfortunate past, so that we can
continue to move forward collectively as a Nation.
This historic site brings memories and history of the industrial
revolution, of the political and patriotic origins of our Nation, of
art and culture, and American industry. Now, it will also include this
historic sports site.
Again, I applaud my colleague, Mr. Pascrell, for his efforts, and I
urge support of this bill.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my
time.
Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield as much time as he may
consume to my colleague from Paterson, New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank both managers.
Hinchliffe Stadium overlooks the Great Falls of Paterson, New Jersey,
one of the largest waterfalls on the east coast in the United States.
It was built by the citizens of Paterson as a public works project
during a very difficult financial situation in the United States, 1932.
It was named for the mayor at that time, Judge John Hinchliffe.
The stadium site sits directly adjacent to the Great Falls National
Historical Park. The New York Black Yankees played there and the New
York Cubans. These games featured baseball Hall of Famers such as
Paterson's own hometown hero, Larry Doby, the first player to integrate
the American League.
Other greats such as Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Judy Johnson also
made appearances here. Besides baseball, the stadium hosted events in
professional football, boxing, wrestling, soccer, even auto racing,
throughout its long and storied history.
They also were the home of the Paterson Panthers, a professional
football team, and the great concerts that went on there. Recently, it
played host to all high school sports under the stewardship of the
Paterson Public Schools.
Sadly, the stadium has sat in a state of disuse since 1997, when the
school system could no longer afford to keep up with the maintenance.
However, this legislation would not place the burden of restoration or
maintenance on the National Park Service.
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This bill would spur private donations as well as the State and local
investments to make the necessary improvements at Hinchliffe Stadium.
The stewardship of the National Park Service will simply provide
certainty about Hinchliffe's future.
Mr. Speaker, we are not talking about putting purple ropes around an
edifice. We want this stadium to be functional again. I think,
therefore, Hinchliffe Stadium provides a golden opportunity for the
Park Service to meet its goal of reaching out to urban communities,
minorities, and immigrant groups.
This legislation would vastly enhance the significance of the Great
Falls National Park, which this body voted on a few years ago. Although
the Great Falls Park's current historic assets focus on Paterson's role
as the birthplace of American industry, Hinchliffe Stadium shows us the
human side of blue collar workers who came to Paterson to work in mills
through waves of immigration and the Great Migration. Their descendants
are the Patersonians, New Jerseyans, and Americans of today, and new
immigrants continue to seek the American Dream.
As it was originally introduced, the legislation establishing the
Paterson Great Falls National Park included Hinchliffe Stadium within
the park boundaries. However, the stadium's historic significance was
found to be in need of further study. That study was completed last
year, reaching a conclusion that the people of New Jersey have long
known: Hinchliffe Stadium has played a vital role in our history. As a
result, Hinchliffe Stadium was designated as a National Historic
Landmark. The importance of this effort to the people of New Jersey is
evidenced by the fact that the entire New Jersey delegation has joined
together as original cosponsors in a bipartisan way.
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We have the support of a broad group of stakeholders, from local
community organizations to large national advocacy organizations. I
will enter in the Record letters of support from the National Baseball
Hall of Fame; the National Trust for Historic Preservation; the
National Parks Conservation Association; the New Jersey Community
Development Corporation; the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson; Friends
of Hinchliffe Stadium; former Paterson mayor and current chair of the
Great Falls Advisory Commission, Pat Kramer; and the current property
owner, the Paterson Board of Education.
National Baseball Hall of
Fame and Museum,
Cooperstown, New York, November 19, 2013.
Hon. Bill Pascrell, Jr.,
Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: On behalf of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, I am writing to express our
support for H.R. 2430, Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act of
2013. This legislation would expand the boundaries of the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to include
historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
As you know, Hinchliffe is historically significant as one
of the last remaining stadiums in the nation to have hosted
Negro League baseball. These games featured future Baseball
Hall of Famers such as Paterson's own Larry Doby--the first
player break the color barrier in the American League. Sadly,
the Stadium has been closed since 1997 and is falling into
disrepair.
With the progress being made in the area through the
creation of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park, now is our opportunity to bring further attention and
resources to Hinchliffe. Future generations of visitors and
Patersonians alike deserve the opportunity to enjoy
Hinchliffe and learn about the amazing role that the Stadium
has played in our history. This legislation is an important
step towards making that vision a reality.
Thank you for your leadership in bringing national
attention to Hinchliffe Stadium and its important role in our
nation's cultural history. We look forward to assisting you
in your efforts.
My Best,
Ken Meifert,
Vice President,
Sponsorship and Development.
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National Trust for
Historic Preservation,
Washington DC, May 31, 2013.
Re Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Boundary
Expansion
Hon. Bill Pascrell, Jr.,
Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: The National Trust for Historic
Preservation enthusiastically supports your legislation to
expand the boundaries of the Paterson Great Falls National
Historic Park to include Hinchliffe Stadium. Your legislation
is an important step toward a more comprehensive celebration
of Paterson's past. Interpretive themes presented in
industrial heritage, the labor movement, the Great
Depression, recreation, and social progress are intertwined
by the contributions to Hinchliffe Stadium's legacy in the
Great Migration story, American sports, and Negro League
Baseball.
We support the inclusion of 6 acres of land commonly known
as Hinchliffe Stadium into the Park. We also support the
continued ownership and management of the stadium by the
local school district and look forward to its rehabilitation
and use for school sports and other community activities. We
also support the fact that the bill does not provide for the
National Park Service to acquire the property.
The National Trust has been proud to partner with the City
and the school district to preserve Hinchliffe Stadium. Since
2009 we have been working to raise national awareness of
Hinchliffe Stadium. For example, the stadium was featured in
the November/December 2009 issue of Preservation Magazine. In
2010, partnering with the 1772 Foundation, we enhanced the
capacity of the Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium with board
management and fundraising training, and granted $40,000 for
the stadium's planning and stabilization. Hinchliffe Stadium
was also named to the 2010 list of America's 11-Most
Endangered Historic Places, and was included in our inaugural
list of National Treasures. The site is one of 32 National
Treasures identified by the National Trust as endangered
places of national significance, where our on-the-ground
success can have positive implications for preservation
nationwide. We continue to invest our resources to help
secure Hinchliffe Stadium's future and are proud of our
recent and successful outreach to the City and school
district facilitating support for your legislation.
Our work at the stadium is an active partnership with the
Paterson City Schools, City of Paterson, and Friends of
Hinchliffe Stadium. Together, we are beginning the process to
stabilize and return Hinchliffe Stadium to use as a fully-
rehabilitated community asset. For more details about this
project, please visit: http://savingplaces.org/treasures/
hinchliffe-stadium. We support additional measures to
safeguard the stadium through the National Park Service
system. We anticipate that inclusion in the Park will provide
Hinchliffe Stadium:
Strategic support when the National Park is fully-
functioning and operational.
An enhanced national profile and increased visibility
through marketing and heritage tourism.
Scholarship and interpretation that showcase the story of
Paterson's diverse cultural past, and its connection to
broader narratives in American history.
An expanded network of partners that champion the National
Historic Landmark's protection and preservation.
Increased possibilities for future public and private
investments.
We look forward to continuing our collaborative work with
the Paterson City Schools, City of Paterson, Friends of
Hinchliffe Stadium, National Park Service, and your office so
that together we may increase opportunities to preserve and
interpret the role of Paterson's significant historic
resources, including African American baseball players,
business owners, and the development of Negro League
Baseball.
With warmest regards,
Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr.,
Vice President, Government Relations and Policy.
Brent Leggs,
Field Officer, Project Manager.
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National Parks
Conservation Association,
New York, NY, March 3, 2014.
Re Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Boundary
Expansion
Hon. Bill Pascrell, Jr.,
Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: The National Parks Conservation
Association supports H.R. 2430, which would expand the
boundaries of the Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park
to include Hinchliffe Stadium. Paterson Great Falls National
Historical Park is home to one of the country's most
spectacular waterfalls--a 260-foot-wide, 77-foot drop that
rushes through the Passaic River Gorge and is recognized as a
National Natural Landmark. These astounding falls made
Paterson the ideal site for one of America's earliest
industrial parks--a thriving manufacturing district developed
in part by founding father Alexander Hamilton and run for
decades on the area's abundant hydropower.
NPCA supports the inclusion of 6 additional acres of land
to the park's jurisdiction, which encompasses Hinchliffe
Stadium. This historic 10,000 seat municipal stadium, built
in 1931 above the Great Falls is an important historic
structure who's history would fit nicely with the
interpretive skills of our national park rangers. During the
1930's it was rare for a Negro League team to have a home
ballpark, but at Hinchliffe, the New York Black Yankees and
the New York Cubans were permanent residents. The cultural
significance of this National Landmark should be preserved
and interpreted.
NPCA supports the continued ownership and management of the
stadium by the local school district and understands a local
effort will be undertaken to restore the stadium for school
sports and community activities.
Sincerely,
Oliver Spellman,
Senior Manager, Northeast Regional Office, National Parks
Conservation Association.
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New Jersey Community
Development Corporation,
Patterson, NJ, May 3, 2013.
Re Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act of 2013
Dear Congressman Pascrell: On behalf of New Jersey
Community Development Corporation (NJCDC), I am writing to
express our support for the Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act
of 2013. This legislation would expand the boundaries of the
newly created Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
to include historic Hinchliffe Stadium within the park.
Hinchliffe is historically significant as one of the last
remaining stadiums in the nation to have hosted Negro League
baseball. These games featured future baseball hall of famers
such as Paterson's own Larry Doby--the first player break the
color barrier in the American League, sadly, the Stadium has
been closed since 1997 and is falling into disrepair.
NJCDC is committed to the revitalization of the area we
call the Great Falls Promise Neighborhood, within which
Hinchliffe is located. With the progress being made through
the creation of the new national park, this is the most
appropriate time to include Hinchliffe Stadium in the overall
efforts to remake this historic area. Future generations of
visitors and Patersonians alike deserve the opportunity to
enjoy Hinchliffe and learn about the amazing role that the
Stadium has played in our history. This legislation is an
important step towards making that vision a reality.
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Thank you for your leadership in bringing national
attention to the fascinating history of Hinchliffe Stadium
and the City of Paterson. We look forward to assisting you in
your efforts.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Guarasci,
Chief Executive Officer.
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Hamilton Partnership
for Paterson,
Paterson, NJ, May 31, 2013.
Hon. Bill Pascrell, Jr.,
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: I am proud to express the
Hamilton Partnership for Paterson's support for a boundary
amendment to the Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park to include Hinchliffe Stadium. The Department of the
Interior recently designated Hinchliffe Stadium a National
Historic Landmark--the culmination of a major study Congress
authorized in the Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park Act.
Hinchliffe is a former Negro Leagues baseball venue of
enormous national importance that regularly drew racially-
diverse crowds that included Paterson mill workers. Expanding
the boundary of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park to include Hinchliffe Stadium would enhance the National
Park's interpretation of social movements and Paterson's
immigrant past by connecting the National Park to the Great
Migration and African American history.
Adding Hinchliffe Stadium would provide critical context to
other aspects of the National Park by showing the broader
experiences of workers and the evolution of a manufacturing
city. Workers in Paterson mills played at Hinchliffe Stadium
on racially-integrated teams such as the Doherty Silk Sox,
the Wright Aeros, and the Uncle Sams. Without Hinchliffe, the
Paterson National Park cannot capture the full story of
diverse movements of people and cultures to Paterson.
The professionalism, integrity, and permanence of the
National Park Service are essential for securing private
financial support for Hinchcliffe's renovation. Expanding the
Paterson National Park boundary to include Hinchliffe will
also increase the likelihood of attracting non-Park Service
federal and state funding for such purposes as environmental
remediation, parking, and transportation improvements.
Ownership of Hinchliffe Stadium need not change. Hinchliffe
could remain owned by the Paterson Board of Education and,
after renovation, could be used for school sports and other
activities much as it was for decades.
We very much appreciate your vigorous efforts and strong
leadership in honoring this important part of the history of
Paterson and our nation.
With all good wishes,
Leonard A. Zax.
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Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium,
Paterson NJ, June 4, 2013.
Hon. Congressman Bill Pascrell,
Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: Though it has taken a decade to
give official and unequivocal recognition to Paterson's
Hinchliffe Stadium as a National Historic Landmark, our
research had always shown Hinchliffe Stadium to be nationally
significant. This honor reinforces the unwavering commitment
of the Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium to help save such a
remarkable monument to the courage, dignity and perseverance
of African-Americans in the quest for civil rights.
We are confident that Hinchliffe Stadium's inclusion in the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, through the
``Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act,'' can play a role in
realizing the longer-term objective of seeing the stadium
preserved and restored to active use by and for the local and
regional communities, and as a future educational resource
for everyone who cares about freedom.
We had expressed our prior support of this inclusion as
conditional on its acceptance by our project partners: the
Paterson Public Schools (deed holders) and the City of
Paterson (management partners through a Shared Services
Agreement). Since it has now met with their approvals, we are
proud to add our voices in support of this critical
legislation.
If Hinchliffe Stadium is included in the Great Falls
National Historical Park, it will be another measure in
correcting the unfortunate National Register of Historic
Places error, which incorrectly labeled Hinchliffe Stadium as
only ``locally significant.''
Please keep us apprised of progress, and of any further
service we can be to this effort.
Sincerely,
Brian LoPinto and Flavia Alaya,
Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium.
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The Hon. Bill Pascrell, Jr.,
Rayburn Building,
Washington, DC.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: I write today to express my
enthusiastic support for the Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act
of 2013, which would expand the boundaries of the Paterson
Great Falls National Historical Park to include Hinchliffe
Stadium.
As you know, Hinchliffe Stadium was completed in 1932 and
named for John Hinchliffe, the Paterson mayor who fought to
bring the stadium into being. Hinchliffe is one of just a
handful of stadiums remaining in the United States to have
played host to Negro League baseball, with games featuring
future hall of famers such as local hero Larry Doby. Doby
bravely cemented his name in history as the first player to
break the American League color barrier.
Unfortunately, the Hinchliffe has sat abandoned since its
closure in 1997 and has begun to deteriorate. We need to
bring awareness to this vital landmark before it is too late
to save Hinchliffe. With the establishment of Paterson Great
Falls National Historical Park in Paterson's historic
district, we have an opportunity to elevate Hinchliffe's
status. Patersonians and other visitors to the National Park
deserve the chance to enjoy Hinchliffe and learn about the
incredible role that it has played in our nation's history.
As a fellow former mayor of Paterson, I would like to thank
you for your work in bringing long overdue attention to our
hometown's fascinating history. Adding the Stadium to the
National Park would reaffirm Hinchliffe's vital role in that
history. I look forward to working with you to make the
revitalization of Hinchliffe Stadium a reality.
Sincerely,
Lawrence ``Pat'' Kramer.
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Paterson Public Schools,
Paterson, NJ, May 30, 2013.
Hon. William J. Pascrell, Jr.,
Congressman, U.S. Representative,
Patterson, NJ.
Dear Congressman Pascrell: The Board of Education received
your letter dated April 23, 2013, requesting the Board's
support of legislation to expand the boundaries of the
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to include
Hinchliffe Stadium.
At a special meeting held on May 15, 2013, the Board
unanimously adopted the attached resolution expressing its
support of your efforts to include Hinchliffe Stadium within
the boundaries of the Paterson Great Falls National
Historical Park. As indicated in your letter, this support is
with the understanding that the Board would not in any way
relinquish control of the stadium property.
The Board looks forward to working with you in this effort.
Regards,
Christopher C. Irving,
President, Paterson Board of Education.
Attachment.
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PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION FORM
1. All Board Resolutions must clearly state how that
program/initiative relates to or is specifically connected to
the Priorities and Goals contained in the Strategic Plan.
2. This Action Form must be in the State District
Superintendent's office according to cutoff date before the
meeting of the Board of Education.
Recommendation/Resolution
Whereas; Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., member of the
House of Representatives representing the City of Paterson,
has informed the Board of Education, Paterson Public Schools
District of his legislative efforts to expand the boundaries
of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to include
Hinchliffe Stadium. This proposed expansion is based upon the
Stadium's significant place in the history of the City as
well as its place in the struggle for economic opportunity
and racial quality by African Americans; and
Whereas; Since Hinchliffe Stadium is owned by Paterson
Public Schools District, Congressman Pascrell has asked for
the support of the Board of Education in his efforts to
mobilize the resources of the National Park Services and
other stakeholders in developing plans for the National
Historical Park, including Hinchliffe Stadium and
Whereas; Congressman Pascrell has committed to the Paterson
Public Schools District that the proposed legislation would
not in any way (1) require Paterson Public Schools District
to relinquish control of the Stadium; (2) require the
National Park Services to acquire the Stadium; or (3) permit
the National Park Service to acquire or manage the Stadium
without the express support of the Paterson Public Schools
District.
Therefore be it Resolved, that the Paterson Public Schools
District Board of Education does hereby express its support
for the efforts of Congressman Pascrell to include Hinchliffe
Stadium within the boundaries of the Paterson Great Falls
National Historical Park.
APPROVALS REQUIRED
1. Submitted by Dr. Donnie W. Evans, State District
Superintendent, May 15, 2013.
2. Approval by Divisional Administrator (State District
Superintendent, Deputy, Assistant Superintendent or Business
Administrator), Date.
3. Account No:
Certification of Funds--Business Administrator, (Signature)
Date.
Funds Available--Funds Not Available--Funds Not Needed--
Non-Budget Item.
4. Verification by Legal Department, if required: Date.
5. Approval--State District Superintendent: Donnie W.
Evans, 5/28/13.
6. Board Adoption Date: May 15, 2013, Resolution Number 6.
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, our Nation has recognized the significance
of Hinchliffe Stadium's contributions to our country and our history.
This is
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a vital part of the history of our State and our Nation. Now is the
time to ensure that the story has a place in our National Park System
for generations to come. Therefore, I would urge my colleagues to join
in supporting this legislation.
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, again, this has the unanimous support of the
New Jersey congressional delegation. This is of national historic
importance, and I urge support of this legislation to expand the
boundary of this national historic site.
I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bentivolio). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Daines) that the
House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2430, as amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the
rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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