the prevalence of federal land that is closed to economic activity has created a serious problem for many counties in Oregon and elsewhere in the West.

H.R. 974 would create a fund to allow students to attend public universities in other states at the in-state tuition rate, giving students from Washington, D.C. a better chance to succeed.

the federal government must be held accountable for the damage its land management policies have caused rural counties.

His successful completion has promoted him from recruit to private. I join with his proud family and the constituents of the 30th Congressional District of Texas in commending his achievements.

Mr. Speaker, Private Sherrod certainly has the motivation and the lineage to be a great marine and serve his country.

By preserving these sites, we should be able to preserve the history and culture embodied in these sites for future generations.

Protecting what remains of the early pueblo communities is important to New Mexicans and to those who seek an understanding of early Southwestern history.

I am confident that this chamber realizes the importance of this bill in preserving New Mexican history for current and future generations.

This legislation however, creates a program under the Department of the Interior to preserve twenty-six archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin.

Mr. Speaker, all these activities that I mentioned are demanding and challenging for any young man or woman.

Mr. Speaker, again, I join the constituents of the 30th Congressional District of Texas in congratulating the wonderful achievements of Pvt. Malcolm Barnes Sherrod.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Pvt. Malcolm Barnes Sherrod of Irving, TX, regarding his recent graduation of the Young Marine Training Course in Tarrant County sponsored by the Young Marine Corps League.

Let us not forget the goals of the VFW as noted in the 1936 congressional charter: 'To assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate their memory . . .; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to maintain and extend the institutions of freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.'

I am consistently awed by the great sacrifice committed by so many of behalf of this great nation.

In addition, the VFW provides $3 million annually for cancer research and $15 million for veteran-service programs.

Today, the VFW's 2 million veterans, and its auxiliaries' 750,000 members, provide $2.7 million annually in scholarships and awards to U.S. high school students.

In celebration of VFW's 100th anniversary, I want to recognize the efforts of this worthwhile organization that continues to assist tens of thousands of veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors.

To assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate their memory . . .; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to maintain and extend the institutions of freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.