E1232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2007 HONORING THE LIFE OF TOM joined Fairfax County Public Schools in 1989, the legislative process. H.R. 2316 shines a KOSSORIS piloting the Technology Tools class for Lanier bright light on lobbyists’ activities in order to Middle School in Fairfax, Virginia. Mrs. Siegel end the illegal practices that waste taxpayer HON. PAUL RYAN has been a dedicated educator at Lanier for dollars and bring disgrace to this institution. OF WISCONSIN the past 21 years. Under Democratic leadership, this Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teaching students for over three decades is moving America in a New Direction. Our pri- and on two continents, she has demonstrated orities put the interests of American families Thursday, June 7, 2007 her unequivocal passion for education. Over ahead of special interests. I am proud to sup- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, her career, Mrs. Siegel found opportunities to port this legislation today and urge my col- Southeastern Wisconsin lost a truly dedicated actively serve in different educational systems leagues to do the same. teacher last week—Tom Kossoris, who taught in Virginia, New York and Europe. A proud f at Mukwonago High School over the past mother and grandmother, Mrs. Siegel will con- three decades. He passed away after a tinue her service to young people during her PERSONAL EXPLANATION lengthy battle with illness brought on by a retirement. She has fondly exclaimed, ‘‘my brain tumor. I would like to take a moment to role as an educator will remain, only my title HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY honor his memory and reflect on the lessons will officially shift from Mrs. Siegel to grand- OF CALIFORNIA he passed along to his students and others ma.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who knew him. Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to Thursday, June 7, 2007 Tom taught history, political science and ec- take the opportunity to recognize Mrs. Cynthia onomics. He demanded a lot from his stu- Siegel for her enduring service as a teacher in Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on June dents—setting high standards that challenged Fairfax County and abroad. I call upon my col- 5th, I was unavoidably detained and was un- them to excel. In an account that appeared in leagues to join me in applauding Cynthia able to vote on rollcalls Nos. 426–430. the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, his fellow Siegel for her efforts and wishing her many Had I been present, I would have voted in teacher, Bruce Lammers put it well, saying: happy years in retirement. the following: ‘‘Tom taught me to have students meet your f Rollcall No. 426, H. Res. 327—‘‘aye.’’ expectations. Challenge the kids academically, Rollcall No. 427, H. Res. 422—‘‘aye.’’ and the kids rise to your standards.’’ Tom PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Rollcall No. 428, H. Res. 430—‘‘aye.’’ combined this toughness with a dry sense of OF H.R. 2317, LOBBYING TRANS- Rollcall No. 429, H. Res. 451—‘‘aye.’’ humor and an unfailing commitment to his stu- PARENCY ACT OF 2007 AND PRO- Rollcall No. 430, H. Res. 452—‘‘aye.’’ dents’ education. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF f Every year, Tom brought students to Wash- H.R. 2316, HONEST LEADERSHIP TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL ington to enhance and expand on what they AND OPEN GOVERNMENT ACT OF PATRICK HENRY BRADY had learned—showing them their government 2007 in action, as well as the site of so many water- SPEECH OF sheds and debates over the course of our na- HON. JOHN P. MURTHA tion’s history. I could count on hearing from HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF PENNSYLVANIA Tom, who would ask for assistance with get- OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ting tours of the Capitol or other opportunities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 7, 2007 to make his students’ trip memorable. He held Thursday, May 24, 2007 himself to the same high standards he ex- Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I would like pected of others—working tirelessly to make Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam to take this opportunity to congratulate Major sure students got the most out of their experi- Chairman, I rise in support of the Honest General Patrick H. Brady for his relentless and ence in Washington. Leadership Open Government Act and con- selfless service to this country. Major General Over the years he retained a love of teach- gratulate Speaker PELOSI for taking this impor- Brady should be remembered for his heroic ing, as well as an intellectual energy and en- tant step in changing the way business is display while serving in the Republic of Viet- thusiasm that he passed on to others. On top done in Washington. nam, where he went above and beyond his of his other teaching duties, Tom became a H.R. 2316 will bring real transparency to call of duty flying multiple missions into hostile driver’s education instructor, giving lessons lobbyists’ activities in order to break the cor- territory to evacuate severely wounded sol- before school on weekdays and on Saturdays. rupting influence that has been present over diers as an air ambulance pilot. It is estimated His sharp mind, his wit, and his determination the last decade in Congress. This bill requires that Major General Brady may have evacuated to bring out the best in students will be greatly disclosure of lobbyists’ contributions to mem- more wounded from the battlefield than any- missed by the whole community. bers, doubles the frequency of lobbyists’ re- one in American history, over 5,000. Major General Brady’s gallantry and her- f porting, and establishes a searchable public database of this disclosure information. It also oism has been well documented and he is the HONORING CYNTHIA SIEGEL increases criminal and civil penalties for those recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, who violate the Lobby Disclosure Act and our Nations second highest award; two Distin- HON. TOM DAVIS bans the K street project. guished Service Medals; the Defense Superior OF VIRGINIA The Honest Leadership Open Government Service Medal; the Legion of Merit; six Distin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act includes new requirements for Members of guished Flying Crosses; two Bronze Stars, Congress, including required disclosure of job one for valor; the Purple Heart; 53 Air Medals, Thursday, June 7, 2007 negotiations for post-Congressional employ- one for valor; and the Medal of Honor, the Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- ment, and establishes a public database for military’s highest decoration. While Major Gen- er, I rise today to honor Mrs. Cynthia Siegel Members’ travel and financial disclosure infor- eral Patrick Brady had a distinguished and for over 30 years of educational service to stu- mation. honorable military career, I speak today not dents in Virginia, New York, and Germany. This legislation is the second step in fulfilling only to honor those achievements and his 34- Originally from Long Island, Mrs. Siegel the Democrats’ promise to clean up Wash- year military career, but to recognize his serv- began her career in education in New York, ington. In the first 100 hours of the 110th Con- ice to our country while not wearing the uni- teaching for six years on the high school level gress we passed new House Rules imposing form. and two years for an education program at the toughest ethics standards ever. These Soon Major General Brady will step down CitiBank. Mrs. Siegel’s calling as a teacher rules banned gifts, meals and trips paid for by as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of didn’t leave her because of a geographic loca- lobbyists. The House has also voted to deny the Citizens Flag Alliance, after more than a tion. As the spouse of an Army officer, she pension benefits to Members of Congress decade of phenomenal service. Major General found herself in Germany and confronted with convicted of corruption. Brady’s outstanding ability enabled him to or- a base that lacked a teacher for the military The House of Representatives is the Peo- ganize and motivate nearly 150 organizations school there. She gladly stepped up and filled ple’s House. In order to ensure that we are whose sole focus is on passing a Constitu- that need. Upon her return to the U.S., Mrs. truly responsive to and representative of the tional amendment that would return to the Siegel worked for six years at the Washington people, it is critical that lobbyists’ do not have American people the right to protect their flag. Business School of Northern Virginia. She undue access to Members or influence over He has testified before Congress and worked

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Thursday, June 7, 2007 Robles Emergency Services coordinated initial I extend my best wishes to Major General Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today rescue and recovery efforts. Later, the building Brady as he turns his attention toward his in honor and memory of Mr. Wayne Stevens, was used by many different agencies brought family. America will be forever indebted to him a proud member of the San Diego community in to assist with recovery. for his altruistic service to this great Nation. and a fellow paratrooper who recently passed Chief Cassidy has been in the forefront of f away at the age 64 from the effects of cancer. exploring new technologies, which has re- Wayne’s distinguished record of military sulted in the Paso Robles Police Department TRIBUTE TO MOHAMMED H. service to this Nation is one of the finest ex- being equipped with innovative technology to QAYOUMI, PH.D., FOURTH PRESI- amples of selflessness and courage. He help combat crime and ensure the safety of DENT OF CALIFORNIA STATE served in Vietnam with Charlie Company, 2nd the community and residents. Specifically, UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY Battalion of the 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Chief Cassidy was responsible for the Depart- Brigade, and was among the first soldiers to ment obtaining its Computer Aided Dis- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK arrive in country from Okinawa in 1964. For patching and Records Management Systems, OF CALIFORNIA his heroism in Vietnam, Wayne was awarded as well as Livescan fingerprinting and digital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the Re- in-car video with wireless station-server download capability. Thursday, June 7, 2007 public of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Madam Speaker, Ronald Reagan once said, Serving his community is not something Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay ‘‘the willingness of our citizens to give freely Chief Cassidy only does on-duty; he is very in- tribute to Mohammed H. Qayoumi, Ph.D., who and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, volved while he is off-duty. Chief Cassidy is a assumed the presidency of Cal State Univer- in defense of our democratic principles, gives past commissioner of the Children and Fami- sity, East Bay on July 1, 2006. Dr. Qayoumi this great nation continued strength and vital- lies Commission of San Luis Obispo County, is the fourth president of the university and his ity. From Valley Forge to Vietnam, through the local agency administering State tax rev- formal investiture will take place at the Hay- war and peace, valiant Americans have an- enue to fund education, childcare, health and ward, CA, campus of Cal State University, swered the call to duty with honor and dig- other programs for expectant parents and tod- East Bay on June 1, 2007. nity.’’ In making these remarks, President dlers. He also served as president of the Prior to his employment at Cal State Univer- Reagan was speaking directly to Americans North County Women’s Resource Center, sity, East Bay, President Qayoumi served as like Wayne, who have so bravely and self- which assists women and families against do- vice president for administration and finance lessly put their country before themselves and mestic violence and abuse. Finally, he is ac- and chief financial officer at California State were always willing to make the ultimate sac- tive as a Paul Harris Fellow in the local Ro- University, Northridge. He was also a tenured rifice when they were needed most. tary, and a member of the San Luis Obispo professor of engineering management at the My prayers are with Wayne’s devoted wife Cattlemen’s Association. university. of 42 years, Donna, his daughter Jessica and Chief Cassidy exemplifies how one can an- President Qayoumi has also served as vice two grandchildren, Sophia and Adolph, and I swer the call of duty to protect and serve his chancellor for administrative services and as ask that my colleagues join me today in pay- fellow neighbors, and do it with great passion, adjunct professor at the University of Missouri- ing tribute to the life and memory of this true strength, and devotion to his community. His Rolla and was associate vice president for ad- American hero. shoes will be tough to fill as he raised the po- lice department’s level of excellence and out- ministration and an adjunct professor at Sari f Jose State University. He has more than 27 standing conduct, and has forged a relation- years of experience in the service of higher TRIBUTE TO DENNIS CASSIDY ship of trust with the community his officers education and industry. serve and protect. I know Chief Cassidy looks He has a B.S. degree in electrical engineer- HON. KEVIN McCARTHY forward to his retirement and spending time with friends and family. I commend his service ing from American University of Beirut, and OF CALIFORNIA to the city of Paso Robles and wish him the MS. degrees in nuclear engineering, electrical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and computer engineering, a well as an best as he enters into the next stage of his M.B.A. in finance and a Ph.D. in electrical en- Thursday, June 7, 2007 life. gineering from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam f When President Qayoumi came to the Speaker, I rise today to honor a community HONORING THE LIFE OF UNITED United States in 1978, he was first employed leader, my friend, Dennis Cassidy, on his re- STATES ARMY CORPORAL VIC- as staff engineer at the University of Cin- tirement after over 30 years of serving the TOR TOLEDO PULIDO cinnati, where he also held positions as direc- people of Paso Robles, CA, most currently as tor of technical services, director of utilities chief of police. and engineering services and adjunct pro- Chief Cassidy began his law enforcement HON. JIM COSTA fessor. Prior to 1978, President Qayoumi was career with the Paso Robles Police Depart- OF CALIFORNIA employed as a communications engineer in ment in 1974. In 1985, Cassidy was promoted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and as a project elec- to patrol sergeant and in 1988, he became Thursday, June 7, 2007 trical engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Detective Bureau commander. In 1990, he Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Emirates. was promoted to Lieutenant, and was respon- honor and pay tribute to the life of CPL Victor President Qayoumi has published eight sible for seeking grants to further the depart- H. Toledo Pulido, who lost his life defending books, more than 85 articles and several ment’s Community Outreach Program through our Nation in support of Operation Iraqi Free- chapters in various books. He has made pres- the early 1990s. His success led to the estab- dom. entations at numerous conferences across the lishment of a satellite police office, in coopera- After attending high school in California’s United States and in 10 other countries on tion with the Housing Authority, where two offi- Central Valley, Victor joined the Army Re- various topics in his areas of academic exper- cers were assigned to work full-time. The re- serves in 2005. A year later, he signed up for tise. sults were remarkable. Criminal activity active duty and was stationed at Fort Benning, He has served his native country of Afghani- dropped, community and police relationships GA. Victor was proud to serve in the military. stan in various financial capacities, including strengthened, and a safer Paso Robles gave While serving with the 1st Calvary Regiment minister of finance, and remains on several families increased peace of mind. In 1997, based out of Fort Benning, Victor wore his boards of directors, including the Central Bank Cassidy was named chief of police, a position green camouflage uniform with pride. Unfortu- of Afghanistan. he has held since, until his retirement. nately, on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, the ve- I am confident President Qayoumi will pro- During his tenure as chief, Cassidy was in- hicle in which Victor traveled was hit with an vide exemplary leadership to Cal State Univer- strumental in planning the new Public Safety improvised explosive device. Victor and an- sity and I join in wishing him every success. Center in Paso Robles. This center was put to other solider were killed in the incident.

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