J. ALLEN FREAR BUILDING SEPTEMBER 16, 1976.-Ordered to be printed Mr. JONES of Alabama, from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany H.R. 4847] The Committee on Public Works and Transportation, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 4847) to designate the Federal office building located in Dover, Delaware, as the "J. Allen Frear Building", having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass. The former Senator J. Allen Frear was born on March 7, 1903, and dedicated his public career to serving both his community and his country. He served his community as a Commissioner of Delaware State College, was a Member of the Delaware Old Age Welfare Commission, was Director and then Chairman of the Board of the Federal Land Bank Board in Baltimore, was Director of Farmers Bank of Dover and Baltimore Trust Company of Camden, Delaware, and was President of Kent General Hospital in Dover. During World War II, Allen Frear achieved the rank of Major in the Army, with overseas service in the European Theater of Operations with the military government. His interest in national affairs resulted in his being chosen a delegate to three Democratic National Conventions. Allen Frear was elected to the United States Senate in 1948 and was re-elected in 1954. Senator Frear contributed to the course of government and nation by serving on the Banking and Currency Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the Joint Committee on Defense Production and the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation. After his service in the Senate, he was appointed to the Securities and Exchange Commision in 1961, from which he resigned in 1963. He was appointed to the office of Vice President of Wilmington Trust Company in Delaware. COSTS OF THE LEGISLATION Clause 7(a) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires a statement of the estimated cost to the United States which would be incurred in carrying out H.R. 4847, as reported. There would be no costs resulting from enactment of H.R. 4847, as reported. VOTE The committee ordered the bill reported by voice vote. COMPLIANCE WITH CLAUSE 2(1) OF RULE XI OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (1) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (A) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, no separate hearings were held on the subject matter of this legislation by the Subcommittee on Investigations and Review. However, the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds held hearings on this subject matter which resulted in the reported bill. (2) With respect to clause 2(1)(3)(B) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives the bill, as reported, does not provide new budget authority or increased tax expenditures. Accordingly, a statement pursuant to section 308 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act is not required. (3) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (C) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the committee has not received an estimate and comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 403 of the Congresional Budget Act. (4) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (D) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee has not received a report for the Committee on Government Operations pertaining to this subject matter. (5) With reference to clause 2(1)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. 4847, as reported, will not affect prices and costs since it does not authorize additional funds. Therefore, H.R. 4847, as reported, would not have an inflationary impact on the national economy. H.R. 1586 GLENN CUNNINGHAM FEDERAL BUILDING SEPTEMBER 16, 1976.-Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed Mr. JONES of Alabama, from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany H.R. 9444] The Committee on Public Works and Transportation, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 9444) to name the Federal Building in Omaha, Nebraska, the "Glenn Cunningham Federal Building" in Commeoration of the many contributions of former Congressman Glenn Cunningham, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass. Congressman Glenn C. Cunningham was born in Omaho, Nebraska on September 10, 1912. He was educated in the Omaha public schools and was graduated from the University of Omaha. Glenn Cunningham ran his own insurance agency and had an impressive list of leadership credits in Omaha civic organizations. In 1946, he was named Nebraska's Outstanding Young Man. Glenn was elected Mayor of Omaha and served from 1949 to 1954 with distinction in that job, having previously served the city on the City Council, the Board of Education and the Safety Council. Glenn Cunningham was elected to Congress in 1956 and served admirably through the next 14 years until his retirement at the end of the 91st Congress in 1971. His contributions to Omaha and the entire nation will be remembered in his accomplishments through and as a Member of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee. Designating the Federal building in Omaha, Nebraska for former Congressman Cunningham would be a most appropriate honor. COSTS OF THE LEGISLATION Clause 7(a) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires a statement of the estimated cost to the United States which would be incurred in carrying out H.R. 9444, as reported. There would be no costs resulting from enactment of H.R. 9444, as reported. VOTE The committee ordered the bill reported by voice vote. COMPLIANCE WITH CLAUSE 2(1) OF RULE XI OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (1) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (A) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, no separate hearings were held on the subject matter of this legislation by the Subcommittee on Investigations and Review. However, the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds held hearings on this subject matter which resulted in the reported bill. (2) With respect to clause 2(1) (3) (B) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives the bill. as reported, does not provide new budget authority or increased tax expenditures. Accordingly, a statement pursuant to section 308 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act is not required. (3) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (C) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the committee has not received an estimate and comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act. (4) With reference to clause 2(1) (3) (D) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee has not received a report for the Committee on Government Operations pertaining to this subject matter. (5) With reference to clause 2(1) (4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. 9444, as reported, will not affect prices and costs since it does not authorize additional funds. Therefore, H.R. 9441, as reported, would not have an inflationary impact on the national economy. О H.R. 1587 PHIL M. LANDRUM FEDERAL BUILDING AND SEPTEMBER 16, 1976.-Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed Mr. JONES of Alabama, from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany H.R. 12927] The Committee on Public Works and Transportation, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 12927) to designate a Federal building and United States Post Office in Jasper, Georgia, as the "Phil M. Landrum Federal Building and Post Office", having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass. Congressman Phillip M. Landrum was born in Merlin, Georgia on September 10, 1909. He attended Mercer University and was a graduate of Piedment College and Atlanta Law School. As a private citizen and a public servant he served his community and country admirably; he served three years in the United States Army Air Force in World War II; former assistant Attorney General of the State of Georgia; and served as Executive Secretary to the Governor of Georgia. Phillip Landrum was elected to the 83rd Congress on November 4, 1952 and was re-elected to eleven consecutive terms. Congressman Landrum will be retiring from Congress at the conclusion of the 94th Congress. He has been a leading sponsor and co-sponsor of legislative proposals enacting major tax reform as a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee. He has also served on the recently created House Budget Committee, a Committee whose purpose is and will be to control Federal spending and taxation. He has also served on the House Education and Labor Committee. In view of his long and distinguished career, and in view of his many years of outstanding service. to the people of his district and to his country, it is fitting and proper that the Federal building and United States Post Office in Jasper, Georgia, be named in his honor as the "Phil M. Landrum Federal Building and Post Office". |