February 28, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 2 2411 school was sponsored and operated by the HONORING JEANNE MILSTEIN ON into the dynamic, respected office that it has Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. THE OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- become. She leaves a lasting legacy that will She then entered the Daughters of Charity re- MENT FROM STATE SERVICE continue to influence public policy for years to ligious community and earned her BSN from come. I am proud to join all of those gathered Marillace College in St. Louis, Missouri. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO today to thank Jeanne Milstein for her out- standing service to our state and especially Her assignments from the Daughters of OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our children. I have no doubt that though she Charity took Sister Eileen across the country. is closing this chapter, she will find new oppor- Tuesday, February 28, 2012 In 1964, she started out as a staff nurse at St. tunities to continue her good work. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton, Illinois and contin- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep f ued on to Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, thanks and appreciation that I rise today to Texas as the supervisor of OB/GYN and pay tribute to my good friend, Jeanne Milstein, PERSONAL EXPLANATION emergency services. In 1968 she came back as she steps down after serving nearly twelve to California and worked as supervisor of years as Connecticut’s Child Advocate where HON. W. TODD AKIN emergency services at Mary’s Help Hospital— she oversaw the protection and care of Con- OF MISSOURI necticut’s most vulnerable and youngest citi- today’s Seton Medical Center—in Daly City. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens. 1978 she transferred to O’Connor Hospital in First appointed Child Advocate by former Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Campbell as patient advocate, then as admin- Governor John G. Rowland and, while the Of- Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 73, I istrative coordinator of the chemical abuse fice of the Child Advocate is an independent was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been unit, emergency and outpatient/OR services, agency, has been reappointed and served in present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ and subsequently as director of the pastoral three different administrations. Guided be the f care department. simple adage, ‘‘if you are not outraged, you HONORING RYAN THOMAS In 1984, Sister William Eileen moved south are not paying attention,’’ Jeanne has been an to Los Angeles and became the patient advo- outstanding advocate and has become one of cate at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Three Connecticut’s foremost authorities on issues HON. SAM GRAVES impacting children. years later she returned to the Bay Area as OF MISSOURI Jeanne has dedicated her entire profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the administrator of Laboure Residence in Los sional career to advocating for our young peo- Altos Hills and in 1992, she became chair of ple—giving a voice to those who all too often Tuesday, February 28, 2012 the board of directors at O’Connor Hospital. cannot be heard. In fact, in 2009, she served Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Simultaneously, she managed the St. Vincent as the representative from the United States proudly pause to recognize Ryan Thomas. de Paul free dining room in Oakland from at the 2008 Summit of Ombudsmen for Chil- Ryan is a very special young man who has 1992–2002. dren from G–8 countries. Prior to her service exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship In 2002, Sister William Eileen returned to as Child Advocate, Jeanne was Director of and leadership by taking an active part in the Seton Medical Center and the following year Government Relations for the Connecticut De- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 314, and earn- partment of Children and Families and Legis- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. started serving as Vice-President of Mission lative Director for the Connecticut Commission Ryan has been very active with his troop, Integration, a position she held until today. on Children. Earlier in her career, she was re- participating in many scout activities. Over the She will now move on to Villa Sienna in Moun- sponsible for child care in the Connecticut De- many years Ryan has been involved with tain View and serve as the mission leader at partment of Human Resources and previously scouting, he has not only earned numerous this Daughters of Charity assisted living facil- served as Executive Director of the Women’s merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ity. Center of Southeastern Connecticut and Leg- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Ryan This year she celebrates 50 years as a islative Director of the Permanent Commission has also contributed to his community through Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. of the Status of Women. his Eagle Scout project. Last year she was awarded the Lifetime With her extraordinary passion and commit- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Achievement Award from the Daly City/Colma ment, Jeanne has not only identified the fail- commending Ryan Thomas for his accom- ures of state agencies and public policies to Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, she received plishments with the Boy Scouts of America care for our children, but has authored numer- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the the Daly City Mayor’s Citizen of the Year ous reports on how to make them work for highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Award. those they are supposed to protect. During her f It may come as a surprise that Sister Wil- tenure, she oversaw the investigation and res- liam Eileen—or Sister Miscellaneous as she olution of thousands of complaints, concerns, IN RECOGNITION OF BRAD LEWIS calls herself—is an avid sports fan. She barely or reports by citizens about the welfare of chil- misses a game on TV. Every year she kicks dren in the community and in state or private HON. JACKIE SPEIER off the annual Seton golf tournament and is institutions. She has also spoken frequently on OF CALIFORNIA known to have promised divine intervention— many of the most difficult issues facing today’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children ranging from conditions at the state’s for a certain fee. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 juvenile corrections and residential facilities to About four years ago, Sister William Eileen the quality of child protection and the delivery Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- and Kathy King, executive director of Seton, of children’s mental health services as well as mend San Carlos City Council Member Brad got wind that Jerry Rice would be playing a services to children with special health care Lewis who is leaving the council after filling golf tournament at the Ritz Carlton in Half needs or disabilities. Jeanne has been a the remaining time in the term of the late and Moon Bay. They may have had some heav- champion in every sense and we have been much-beloved Mayor Omar Ahmad. Council- enly help and found out exactly when Jerry fortunate to benefit from her outstanding serv- man Lewis is an idealist, an artist and a prag- Rice was playing. Both of them literally ran up ice. matist all rolled into one. a hill, chasing him and asking to have their On a more personal note, I am glad to have Mr. Lewis is an idealistic community leader. picture taken with him. It’s a true story! Sister this opportunity to extend my thanks and ap- For example, he served for five years on the has the photo to prove it. preciation to Jeanne for her many years of Parks and Recreation Commission wrestling friendship and support. I have often sought with exploding participation in youth sports ac- Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to rise with me her expertise and her door has always been tivities. The city has little ability to find new to honor the selfless service of Sister William open. fields or play space, but Mr. Lewis worked dip- Eileen Dunn, a guardian angel for every per- Jeanne was the third person to serve as lomatically with residents to ensure that chil- son she befriends, and wish her the best for Child Advocate in Connecticut but it can be dren had a chance to participate in sports de- her new assignment at Villa Sienna. said that she has helped shape the position spite the constraints.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:12 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\E28FE2.000 E28FE2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 2412 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 2 February 28, 2012 In part due to his skills as a Commissioner, HONORING CATHY HUGHES AS A recognize a pioneer in the media industry, a he was elected to serve four years on the San DISTINGUISHED RECIPIENT OF leader in the African American community, Carlos City Council from 2005 through 2009. THE 2012 NAACP CHAIRMAN’S and my dear friend, Ms. Cathy Hughes. I com- In 2006 his colleagues elected him as Vice AWARD mend her for her tireless dedication to empow- Mayor, and in 2007 they elected him Mayor. It ering the disenfranchised and for continuing to was in these positions that he showed his HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS be a powerful voice for those who too often remain unheard. Cathy, I wish you all the best skills as a pragmatist. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for many years to come. For example, during his first term on the city Tuesday, February 28, 2012 f council San Carlos took a major step forward IN RECOGNITION OF HERBERT in meeting regional medical needs with the ap- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I ADAMS proval of a new hospital. When the economy rise today to recognize and congratulate an nosedived in the wake of the global credit outstanding human being and my dear friend, Ms. Cathy Hughes, on receiving this year’s HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN crunch of 2008, Mr. Lewis and his colleagues National Association for the Advancement of OF MASSACHUSETTS on the council took prudent, painful and nec- Colored People, NAACP, Chairman’s Award, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary steps to balance the city’s budget. He the highest honor the NAACP has to offer. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 also participated in many other decisions lead- Cathy is a true symbol of American entrepre- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing to economic development within the city, neurship and success. From her humble be- to ask the House of Representatives to join resulting in projects that will bear fruit in the ginnings growing up in an Omaha housing me in recognizing Herbert Adams of Worces- years ahead. project to becoming a leader in the media in- ter, MA. Herbert is being honored on March dustry, Cathy embodies the spirit of deter- In 2011, San Carlos’ Mayor passed away 13, 2012 by the Worcester City Council Cham- mination and hard work. unexpectedly and the city council reached out Cathy’s story is nothing short of remarkable. ber for his volunteer service to his community. to a seasoned resident—Brad Lewis—to fill Born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in 1947, Herbert was born in Maine, where he was the remaining months of Mayor Ahmad’s term. Cathy was the eldest of four children. By the adopted by an uncle after the tragic deaths of There is no question that the council chose age of 17, Cathy had dropped out of high his parents. When the United States entered wisely because it took no time at all for Brad school and become a single mother. Although WWII, he repeatedly attempted to volunteer Lewis to learn the status of current issues and she attended two universities in Nebraska, she for the service, finally discovering that he was exempted from the military due to his job in to adapt to council business. He is to be high- did not have the opportunity to graduate. De- the shipyards. Herbert applied just one more ly commended for serving these past few spite these challenges, Cathy knew that she wanted a career in radio from a very young time—this time claiming to be unemployed. months in this challenging, basically volunteer Once in the Army, Herbert again tenaciously position. age and, in 1969 at the age of 22, began vol- unteering at KOWH, an African American fought his way into the line of fire. With deter- Mr. Lewis is an artist at heart and as a pro- owned radio station based out of Omaha, Ne- mination and a little luck, he qualified as a fessional. While Mayor in 2007, he found time braska. There, she excelled in the radio busi- paratrooper in time to take part in some of the to win an Oscar for producing the Pixar film ness and caught the attention of the Howard most ferocious fighting of the war. Like many paratroopers, Mr. Adams time Ratatouille. He co-directed the 2011 Pixar hit University School of Communications in and time again found himself in crucial battles. Cars 2 and has to his credit two Emmys and Washington, D.C., where she was offered a From North Africa he was shipped to Italy and position as a lecturer and assistant dean. By two Clio Awards. This is a man of unusual tal- fought on the beaches at Anzio. After Italy he 1978, Cathy had become the vice-president ents, and obviously one who cuts ribbons went to the Western Front and took part in and general manager of WYCB–AM and, a opening new businesses in town all the while Operation Market Garden, where he was tem- year later, along with her former husband, cutting a swath through Hollywood. porarily reported as missing in action to his founded Radio One and purchased her first wife, Beverly. A month later he fought in the In fact, Mr. Lewis’ career has spanned dec- radio station in Washington D.C., WOL 1450. ades in the television and animation business, Times were not easy at WOL 1450. Be- Battle of the Bulge, playing a key role in the having worked for Pacific Data Images, PDI, cause of the lack of funding, Cathy had to give capture of an entire German company. After the German surrender Herbert was assigned for over 13 years as vice president of produc- up her apartment and live with her son at the as a personal bodyguard to General Dwight D. tions, Pixar Animation Studios starting in No- station. She also filled several roles as owner, producer, radio personality, and DJ, since she Eisenhower. He would meet President Eisen- vember 2001, and Digital Domain’s Tradition hower once more, when he visited Worcester Studios division in Florida as of July 2011 could not afford to pay personnel. But her per- severance and determination to see her during his presidential campaign. where he is serving as director for a project Mr. Adams’ military service, for which he dream succeed kept her going. Today Radio set to release in 2014. was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Purple One is the largest African American owned Heart, is deserving of recognition on its own. As Mr. Lewis said in an interview just a few and operated radio broadcast network, with But he has also carried his lifetime of public weeks ago, he moved to San Carlos because over 65 radio stations in every major market in service into his civilian life. Herbert has been a close friend lived in the city and because as the United States and the seventh largest net- recognized for his exemplary four decades work in the nation. In 2004, Cathy launched a father he wanted to reduce a lot of the un- with the scouts and works endlessly to main- TV One, a cable television channel dedicated knowns related to raising a child. He has two tain Worcester’s parks and monuments. Every 1 to capturing the rich and diverse experience of children, Jackson, age 22, and Ella, age 8 ⁄2. American can aspire to imitate his lifetime of African American life, history, and culture. His wife, Regina, has been an enormous heroism and sacrifice. Today I ask the House On February 17, 2012, Ms. Hughes was source of support to him during his public of Representatives to join me in honoring Mr. honored at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, Herbert Adams. service. the premier multicultural awards show that Mr. Speaker, San Carlos is a wonderful recognizes the achievements of people of f place to raise children, and Mr. Lewis has di- color in the fields of television, music, lit- HONORING CHRISTOPHER MORGAN rectly contributed to that family spirit through erature, film, and creative social justice. his leadership. He is now leaving the council Cathy’s name has been added to an illustrious HON. SAM GRAVES and, at least for a time, leaving San Carlos as list of past honorees, such as U.S. Surgeon OF MISSOURI General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, Former Vice- he makes his way in this next phase of his ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Al Gore, then Senator Barack reer. We have no doubt that he will return, Obama, and Aretha Franklin. And no one Tuesday, February 28, 2012 however, to full-time residence and to the city could be more deserving. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I that he has helped to shape for the betterment Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Black History proudly pause to recognize Christopher Mor- of all. Month, it is my distinct honor and privilege to gan. Christopher is a very special young man

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