[House Report 104-416]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



104th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 1st Session                                                    104-416
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                      VEACH-BALEY FEDERAL COMPLEX

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  December 18 (legislative day, December 15), 1995.--Referred to the 
                House Calendar and ordered to be printed

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 Mr. Shuster, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                        [To accompany H.R. 2504]

    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 
was referred the bill (H.R. 2504) to designate the Federal 
Building located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Otis 
Street, and the United States Courthouse located on Otis 
Street, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the ``Veach-Baley 
Federal Complex'', having considered the same, report favorably 
thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass.
    Veach-Baley is a combination of the names of two 
distinguished individuals from Western North Carolina who 
committed their lives to public service: Judge James M. (Jim) 
Baley, Jr. and John B. ``Jack'' Veach.
    Jack Veach was a pioneer in North Carolina's timber 
industry and one of the great leaders of the community. He 
served as the president of Appalachian Hardwood Manufactures 
Inc., American Forest Products Industries, National 
Manufactures Association, North Carolina Forestry Association, 
and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
    His most enduring efforts were focused on the regeneration 
of the forests in Western North Carolina and increasing public 
awareness of the importance of forests. These efforts led to 
the creation of the Cradle of Forestry Discovery Center, where 
students learn forestry and environmental stewardship.
    Mr. Veach was also a community leader. He was co-founder 
and chairman of Western Carolina Bank, a past director of 
Carolina Power & Light Company, and served as chairman of the 
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.
    Judge James Baley, another Western North Carolinian, is a 
name which invokes great respect. As a lawyer, state 
representative, naval officer, deacon, United States Attorney 
and judge, Judge Baley was a dedicated public servant.
    Judge Baley began practicing law in 1933, after graduating 
from the University of North Carolina. In 1937, he was elected 
to the North Carolina General Assembly. In 1942, he was called 
to duty and served actively in World War II in the United 
States Naval Reserve, earning the rank of Lt. Commander by 
1946.
    Judge Baley returned to public service in 1953 as a United 
States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, a 
position he held until 1961. In 1973, he was elected as a judge 
to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and then elected to 
Special Judge for the Superior Court in 1975. He also served as 
Commissioner for the National Conference on Uniform State Laws.
    In addition to his public duties, Judge Baley contributed 
to his community through various church and civic activities. 
He served as a deacon for his church and president of the 
Asheville Civitan Club, he was also a member of the Daniel 
Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America and an honorary 
member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
    Both Mr. Veach and Judge Baley espouse the spirit of 
sacrifice and public servitude so prevalent in residents of 
Western North Carolina. H.R. 2504 is a fitting tribute to honor 
these two dedicated citizens.

                        compliance with rule xi

    With respect to the requirements of clause 2(l)(3) of rule 
XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives:
          (1) The Committee held hearings on this legislation 
        on December 13, 1995.
          (2) The requirements of section 308(a)(1) of the 
        Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are not applicable to 
        this legislation since it does not provide new budget 
        authority or new or increased tax expenditures.
          (3) The Committee has received no report from the 
        Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of 
        oversight findings and recommendations arrived at under 
        clause 4(C)(2) of rule X of the Rules of the House of 
        Representatives.

                     inflationary impact statement

    Under clause 2(l)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure estimates that enactment of H.R. 2504 will have 
no significant inflationary impact on prices and costs in the 
operation of the national economy.

                          cost of 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 will be incurred in carrying out H.R. 
2504, as reported, in fiscal year 1996, and each of the 
following five years. Implementation of this legislation is not 
expected to result in any increased costs to the United States.

                       committee action and vote

    In compliance with clause (2)(l)(2) (A) and (B) of rule XI 
of the Rules of the House of Representatives, at a meeting of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 
14, 1995, a quorum being present, H.R. 2504 was unanimously 
approved by a voice vote and ordered reported.