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IN HONOR OF IBEW’S 100TH ber of the State House of Representatives in the American automobile industry. And finally, ANNIVERSARY Michigan and now as a Member of the United Chairman DINGELL’s work to establish a ‘‘Pa- States House of Representatives for more tient’s Bill of Rights’’ that means that doctors, HON. NANCY PELOSI than three decades. I know first-hand of the not insurance bureaucrats, make decisions for OF CALIFORNIA hard work and leadership of the long-term our health care. In more than half a century of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman Emeritus JOHN DINGELL. People out- service to all Americans, Chairman DINGELL Friday, February 13, 2009 side of the great State of Michigan, in which has a record of achievement that will not be I have been proud to serve as a Member of surpassed. It is a record that I respected as a Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, on February the State House of Representatives in Michi- Member of Michigan’s State legislature, and it 21, 2009 San Franciscans will celebrate the gan and now as a Member of the U.S. House is one that I continue to respect to this very 100th anniversary of the International Brother- of Representatives for more than three dec- day. hood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 6. ades know the long-time Chairman Emeritus I join my colleagues in congratulating Chair- Local 6 has a proud history of providing labor of the powerful Energy and Commerce Com- man JOHN DINGELL, along with all of Michi- and services to the citizens of San Francisco; mittee as JOHN D. DINGELL. In Michigan, we gan’s sons and daughters, regardless of race, with electrical lighting and power systems for know Chairman DINGELL as a dedicated, de- religion, or party affiliation, on his record more than 125 years and communications voted and dutiful public servant who continues length of service to our Nation. Chairman DIN- systems for more than 150 years. Electrical workers were the pioneers who to serve the people of Michigan’s 15th Con- GELL’s service has made a difference for us changed the face of society. Recognizing the gressional District and the United States su- all. I am proud to honor Chairman DINGELL for need for unity, fair compensation and safe perbly. As the Dean of the U.S. House of Rep- a lifetime of dedication to our country. working conditions, they organized and affili- resentatives, Chairman DINGELL has been a f fighter for the automotive industry; a protector ated with other electrical workers and were DTV DELAY ACT chartered by IBEW on February 21, 1895 and of our environment; a dogged investigator and leader of Federal oversight; and one of the newly chartered on February 21, 1909. From SPEECH OF helping to rebuild our fire-ravaged city after leading supporters of health care for all Ameri- the 1906 Earthquake to developing San Fran- cans. HON. MARCY KAPTUR cisco’s infrastructure, including schools, hos- Chairman DINGELL’s sense of public service OF OHIO pitals, civic buildings, bridges and transpor- goes beyond his service as a Member of Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress for more than the past five decades. tation, the Bay Area would not be the magnifi- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 cent area it is today without Local 6. Chairman DINGELL, who began learning his In our more recent history, Local 6 played skill as a legislator at the feet of his father, Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support an integral role in building the Bay Area Rapid John, the Chairman joined the U.S. Army at of S 352, the DTV Delay Act. Transit system (BART), seismic retrofitting of the age of 18 to fight in WWII. After grad- America is unready and as always, the poor City Hall, relocation of the main pubic library uating from college, working as a forest ranger and elderly are the most at risk. In my district building, the new municipal court and federal and becoming a lawyer, Chairman DINGELL alone, 4,569 people have requested vouchers buildings, Pacific Bell Park, University of Cali- became a member of our august body after for their analog televisions and have not yet fornia’s development of Mission Bay, and they winning the seat of his departed dad. received the coupons. Unless Congress acts, have made high-tech switching facilities and Chairman DINGELL’s influence upon the lives these televisions will flicker black. These con- modern communication systems available for of all Americans is broad and deep. As the stituents will not be able to hear news alerts, use. longtime Chairman of the Energy and Com- be notified of national emergencies and con- This is a great opportunity to recognize all merce Committee, to which more than two- tinue to be connected to the outside world the brave men and women who struggled and thirds of all legislation in Congress is referred, through their televisions because the Govern- sacrificed so that we can enjoy the quality and Chairman DINGELL has been at the forefront of ment didn’t follow through with a promise to life and standard of living that we have come legislation that has improved the health of mi- provide DTV vouchers. to cherish. norities, women, and men; improved the qual- It is the Federal Government that for years, I pledge to continue to fight in Congress for ity of the water we drink, the food we eat, and has been assuring these constituents that their economic opportunity, good jobs and good op- the very air that we breathe; and uncovered televisions will not turn black as long as they portunities for America’s working men and some of the worst fraud, waste and abuse of follow through with the instructions and submit women. I will work with President Obama and scarce American tax dollars. requests for digital television vouchers. It is Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to ensure fair Every Congress for more than the past five imperative that we delay implementation of the wages, safe workplaces and job training for decades, Chairman DINGELL has introduced digital transmission and fulfill the commitment working Americans. I join my constituents and legislation that would guarantee each and we have made to our constituents that have all those in the San Francisco Bay Area to sa- every American access to health care. This is followed the rules. lute Local 6’s success and unrelenting com- carrying on a family tradition that was begun The legislation being considered today has mitment to working Americans and to look for- by his father, and continued by the son. This important provisions which allow the FCC with ward to a bright future. is but one of the hundreds of bills and laws flexibility in implementing these requirements. f that Chairman DINGELL has directly influenced. The bill permits the FCC to approve full DTV HONORING JOHN D. DINGELL FOR Under Chairman DINGELL, we discovered that conversion in markets where the consumers HOLDING THE RECORD AS THE the Department of Defense were paying more are prepared for the transition before the hard LONGEST SERVING MEMBER OF than $600 for a toilet seat. The ‘‘Do Not Call’’ date in June. Where the transition does occur THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- law that restricted telemarketers from inter- before the June 12th date, this legislation al- TIVES rupting our homes. The recently-signed into lows first responders to take over the airwaves law State Children’s Health Insurance Plan, immediately once the analog signal space is SPEECH OF guaranteeing health insurance for millions of open. children of working families. Saving our be- While this delay is unfortunate, it is a nec- HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK loved Great Lakes from pollution. Preserving essary step to assure that the millions of OF MICHIGAN America’s forestry and animal heritage with Americans televisions will not go dark because IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Endangered Species Act. Ensuring that of a bureaucratic snafu. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 women and minorities are counted and con- In the multiple media markets in Ohio, 6.88 Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, sidered as we find cures for cancer, AIDS, percent of the Dayton market is unready for I have been proud to have served as a Mem- and other debilitating diseases. Fighting for the digital transition, 5.91 percent of the

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.001 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2009 Cleveland market, 4.4 percent of the Detroit HONORING THE NAACP ON ITS political talk show ‘‘Square-Off’’ and co-hosted market and 4.29 percent of the Columbus 100TH ANNIVERSARY the morning talk show ‘‘People Are Talking’’ market. I urge a Yes vote on this legislation with then up-and-comer Oprah Winfrey. because I cannot simply turn my back on this SPEECH OF In 2006, he graced the silver screen and many constituents. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH played himself in the movie Man of the Year OF OHIO featuring Robin Williams. In his stories, Rich- f ard had the ability to capture the true heart of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the people and places that make Baltimore so TRIBUTE TO SUSAN RITSCHEL Tuesday, February 10, 2009 unique. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Richard is home grown Baltimore. He went HON. KEN CALVERT recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the to St. Paul’s School and received bachelor’s NAACP, which was founded on February 12th, and master’s degrees from the University of OF CALIFORNIA 1909. For the past century, the NAACP has Maryland at College Park. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as the driving force behind the Amer- Richard began his broadcasting career as a radio disc jockey for WEAM in Arlington, Vir- Friday, February 13, 2009 ican civil rights movement, as its founders, leaders and members risked everything to tear ginia. He moved to Baltimore to become a Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today down the walls of ignorance and racism, de- News Director for WCBM and made the move to honor and pay tribute to an individual manding freedom, empowerment, opportunity to television news a short time later when he whose dedication and contributions to the and justice for all. joined WJZ in 1975. community of San Clemente, California, are With a membership of a half–million strong, Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I exceptional. San Clemente has been fortunate the NAACP membership represents commu- congratulate Richard Sher on his exemplary to have dynamic and dedicated community nities across the country. The organization career as a journalist in Baltimore. I wish him leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their was formed partly in reaction to the uncon- well in his much deserved retirement. time and talent and make their communities a scionable practice of lynching and also in re- f better place to live and work. Susan Ritschel sponse to the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illi- HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED is one of these individuals. On February 19, nois. Horrified at the violence aimed at African SERVICE OF MARY ATSMA-CAM- 2009, the San Clemente Chamber of Com- Americans, a small group of concerned citi- ERON merce will honor Susan as the ‘‘2008 Citizen zens met to discuss and find ways to address of the Year.’’ racial injustice and the NAACP was formed. I’ve known Susan for several years and can Founding members included Mary White HON. JIM COSTA attest to all that she does for the community Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villard, Dr. Henry OF CALIFORNIA of San Clemente. Susan served on the San Moscovitz, Jane Addams and Charles Darrow. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clemente Planning Commission as Commis- The stated goals included securing the rights Friday, February 13, 2009 sioner after which she served on the San of all people as guaranteed in the 13th, 14th Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Clemente City Council for two terms and was and 15th Amendments of the United States recognize, before my esteemed colleagues, an mayor of the city. Susan is a former president Constitution. exceptional woman whose contributions to the of the Orange County Division of the League The NAACP was the principle legal advo- California dairy industry epitomize the tena- of California Cities and a board member and cate for numerous groundbreaking civil rights cious spirit of industriousness and persistence chair of the San Diego Regional Water Quality advancements, including the 1930 anti-lynch- found often in our Agricultural communities Control Board and was the Orange County ing bill, the Dyer Bill, which passed the U.S. across this country. I would like to recognize planning commissioner. House of Representatives but not the U.S. Senate. Shortly thereafter, the NAACP pub- Mary Atsma-Cameron, who on February 10th, Susan’s accomplishments in 2008 are ex- 2009 was awarded the ‘‘2009 Outstanding traordinary. She was the honorary chair of the lished a report entitled, ‘‘Thirty Years of Lynch- ing in the United States,’’ which drastically de- Dairy Producer of the Year’’ award by Western Capital Campaign for the new Dorothy Visser Dairy Business magazine at the World Ag Senior Center in San Clemente. I was hon- creased the incidence of lynching after its re- lease. The impact of the NAACP’s support of Expo in Tulare, California. ored to join Susan for a short leg of her 1,000 This indeed is a great honor. In an industry miles to raise funds for the Senior Center. She the civil rights movement is evidenced in nu- merous landmark court decisions, most nota- predominated by male ownership, Mary has also planned and held a major fundraiser enti- distinguished herself as a force to contend tled ‘‘Cruising to our Destination’’ as well as bly, in Brown v. Board of Education, wherein the brilliant attorney, Thurgood Marshall, who with. According to her own words, ‘‘I’m a oversaw and coordinated outreach to founda- ’dairyman’ and I say that because I’ve always tions. Susan’s passion for helping seniors in later served as the NAACP’s Chief Counsel and also as a United States Supreme Court worked like a dairyman, right alongside the our community was the driving force in gath- men. I don’t ask for special favors because I’m ering support for the Dorothy Visser Senior Justice, argued his case against school seg- regation, and won. a woman.’’ Mary has been in the dairy busi- Center from legislators at all levels as well as ness now for 53 years and can still be found businesses, service clubs and other entities. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition of the members, past engaged in the day to day operations of the Susan developed and implemented a Capital business; from driving tractor to managing the Campaign, which raised over 2.1 million dol- and present, of the NAACP, as they celebrate 100 years of service and sacrifice focused on finances, purchasing feed and/or even assist- lars in pledges and payments to meet the ing in ‘‘pulling’’ calves for cows struggling to Campaign goal. protecting the rights of minority citizens, there- by raising our nation upon a platform where deliver. Mary estimates that she has assisted In short, there is nothing Susan cannot do human rights and civil rights are protected for in over 1,000 calf deliveries to date. once she puts her mind to it. Susan Ritschel all. Not only has Mary Atsma-Cameron been an is a model citizen and in 2008 she worked excellent hands-on ‘‘dairyman’’, Mary has also f untiringly to improve the lives of San Clemente been a very active spokesperson and advo- seniors. She is held in high esteem by the city TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SHER cate for the dairy industry. Those who know of San Clemente, the business community and Mary best, confirm that she is passionate and the many people that she impacts everyday in HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER outspoken when it comes to dairy issues. a positive way. OF MARYLAND Mary can be found continually urging local, Susan’s tireless passion for community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state and federal officials concerning policy service has contributed immensely to the bet- decisions affecting all dairy producers. From terment of the community of San Clemente, Friday, February 13, 2009 efforts to expanding the school milk programs California, and especially to the senior com- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I to addressing supply management issues, munity. I am proud to call Susan a fellow com- rise today to honor veteran broadcaster Rich- Mary has a lengthy resume of involvement. munity member, American and friend. I know ard Sher who is retiring from WJZ Television Mary is a member of Kings County that many community members are grateful after 33 years. Dairywomen serving as president in 1981–82. for her service and salute her as she receives Richard had a remarkable run in television She was a member of the National Dairy the much-deserved ‘‘2008 Citizen of the Year’’ news and worked as a news anchor and re- Board from 1994–2000 and was reappointed Award. porter in Baltimore. He anchored the popular in 2003 where she continues to serve. Mary

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.003 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E273 was the first, and thus far, the only woman di- Known to his many friends as ‘‘Bobby,’’ he their workforce are adversely affected by the rector to serve on the Board of Western was a lifelong resident of Citronelle. He grad- TWIC requirement, as the money employers United Dairymen Association. She has also uated from Citronelle High School and Spring pay for TWICs is money that cannot go into served as secretary of Dairy Management Hill College. He also served in the U.S. Army increasing their workers’ salaries. The costs of Inc., and as director of Dairy Council of Cali- and attained the rank of captain. the TWIC requirement may also cause some fornia from 1992–2004. Mary is presently on Bobby began his career in public service in employers to refrain from hiring new employ- the board of directors for the Kings County 1968 when he was elected to the Citronelle ees. Farm Bureau. Her awards include Kings Town Council. In 1970, he was appointed to Ironically, many of the employees whose County 2001 Agriculturalist of the year, the Citronelle’s Utility Board, which later became employers are unable to pay the TWIC are 2003 Woman of Distinction award by South Alabama Utilities. He served as chair- part-time or temporary workers at the lower Soroptomist International of Hanford, CA and man from 1972 until 1984 when he was end of the income scale. Obviously, the TWIC the 2003 Common Threads Honoree by Cali- named executive director, a position he held requirement hits these workers the hardest. fornia State University of Fresno. for more than 39 years. Under Bobby’s leader- According to Recana, an employer of port Mary is truly a remarkable woman; always ship, the local utility company encompassing workers in my district, the fee will have a ‘‘sig- persistent, always engaged. Mary is definitely one municipality grew to become one of the nificant impact’’ on port workers. the sort of advocate that the dairy industry most respected utilities in the South, expand- Unless Congress acts to relieve some of the needs on its side. So I congratulate Mary ing into Semmes, west Mobile County, and at economic burden the TWIC requirement Atsma-Cameron today on the receipt of this one time, southern Mobile County. places on those who work in the port industry, distinguished honor and to commend her be- In honor of his service and unwavering de- the damage done could reach beyond the port fore you, my colleagues, for her on-going con- votion to his city, Bobby was twice named employers and employees to harm businesses tributions the dairy industry of California, in- Citronelle’s Citizen of the Year. He was the that depend on a strong American port indus- deed, the nation. owner of two companies, Craft Auto Parts and try. This could be very harmful to both inter- f Craft Oil Company, and was a devoted mem- state and international trade. ber of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Regardless of what one thinks of the merits HONORING THE LIFE OF LOTTIE where he was a member for more than 70 of the TWIC card, it is simply not right for FOX years. Congress to make the port industry bear all Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join the costs of TWIC. I therefore urge my col- HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS me in remembering a dedicated community leagues to stand up for those who perform OF MISSISSIPPI leader and friend to many throughout south vital tasks at America’s ports by cosponsoring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alabama. Gilbert Robert Craft will be dearly the Tax Relief for Transportation Workers Act. Friday, February 13, 2009 missed by his family—his wife, Patricia; his f children, Gilbert Robert Craft Jr. and his wife Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL INVES- Deena, Patricia D’Nette Fagan, and Matthew today with deep sadness by the passing away TIGATION INTO WHITE HOUSE Reed Craft and his wife Kirsten; his five of such a wonderful, spiritual, gentle, native POLITICIZATION OF THE CENSUS grandchildren, Tiffani Marie Craft, Joshua Mississippian, Mrs. Lottie Fox. Mrs. Fox just BUREAU celebrated, remarkably, her 104th birthday on Robert Craft, Blakely Danelle Fagan, Reed Al- Thursday, February 5, 2009. She was the old- exander Craft, and Raleigh Connell Craft; and HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN est of fifteen siblings. his three brothers, Joseph P. Craft, James B. Craft, and William M. Craft—as well as the OF Lottie was dutiful and diligent and contrib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uted tirelessly as an agricultural farmer to her countless friends he leaves behind. native Calhoun County community for several Our thoughts and prayers are with them all Friday, February 13, 2009 years. Upon her retirement from farming, she during this difficult time. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, yes- made Water Valley, Mississippi, her home for f terday we learned of two important develop- over 30 years. INTRODUCTION OF THE TAX RE- ments as the White House plans to grab con- Lottie was a devoted wife, mother, grand- LIEF FOR TRANSPORTATION trol of the day-to-day management of the U.S. mother, great-grandmother and great-great WORKERS ACT Census Bureau: (1) The U.S. Senate’s chief grandmother. She is survived by her daugh- committee on government oversight scheduled ters, Opeal Trice; Ella Harris; Army Wood- its first hearing of the year to investigate the ward; Bernice Minor; Molly Simmons; Dolly HON. RON PAUL matter; (2) Senator GREGG withdrew his name Fant; Catherine Brown; Rudy Swift; her son, OF TEXAS for the consideration of the Commerce Sec- Willie Fox and Step-daughters; Ella Coleman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retary position, citing ‘‘irreconcilable dif- and Lela Doolittle. Lottie is also survived by 47 Friday, February 13, 2009 ference’’ with the President on the future of grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren and 14 Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- the U.S. Census. These developments solidify what we al- great-great grandchildren. Lottie was also a duce the Tax Relief for Transportation Work- ready know: a political grab of the Census will proud and devout member of Everdale Baptist ers Act. This legislation helps those who work jeopardize the non-partisan operations of the Church. in the port industry cope with the costs of Madam Speaker, with distinct honor and Bureau, and potentially disrupt the completion complying with Congress’s mandate that all pride, I along with the citizens of both of a competent, reliable census. those working on a port obtain a Transpor- Yalobusha and Calhoun County, sadly mourn My Republican colleagues on the Energy tation Worker Identity Card, TWIC. The Tax the death of such an inspirational Mississip- and Commerce Committee unanimously joined Relief for Transportation Workers Act provides pian, as the 104 year old, Mrs. Lottie Fox. I my call for an oversight hearing in the House. a tax credit to workers who pay the costs of want to personally thank her for her contribu- The Senate has heard our call. What do obtaining TWICs. The credit is refundable tions. Her memory will live on. House Democrats have to hide? Americans against both income and payroll tax liabilities. deserve a non-partisan and accurate census, f When Congress created the TWIC require- not one driven by partisan politics. Let’s hold ment, it placed the burden of paying the cost HONORING THE MEMORY OF a hearing and ensure that we give them that. GILBERT ROBERT CRAFT of obtaining the card on individual workers. Imposing the costs of obtaining TWICs on port f HON. JO BONNER workers has several negative economic im- RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDING OF pacts that Congress should help mitigate by OF ALABAMA THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA making the cost associated with obtaining a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TWIC tax deductible. According to the Depart- Friday, February 13, 2009 HON. DANNY K. DAVIS ment of Homeland Security, a port worker will OF ILLINOIS Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of have to pay between $100 and $132 to obtain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Citronelle and the state of Alabama recently a card. The worker will also have to pay a $60 lost a dear friend, and I rise today to honor fee for every card that is lost or damaged. Friday, February 13, 2009 Gilbert Robert Craft and pay tribute to his Even those employers whose employers pay Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I memory. the substantial costs of obtaining TWICs for wish to take a moment to acknowledge the

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The new Admin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible citizens of strong character. istration can make significant progress toward The Boy Scouts of America was rapid in its Friday, February 13, 2009 this goal by restoring the Office of Consumer initial growth; only two years after its founding, Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, with an Boy Scout troops were established in every Affairs to its rightful place in the Executive Branch. I strongly encourage President ever aging population, most families at one state. Time and time again the Boy Scouts of point or another are forced to make a decision America has proven its commitment to our na- Obama’s administration to do so, and I echo the New York Times and their call to action. regarding the future of a loved one who needs tion, with initiatives such as, ‘‘Every Scout assistance with everyday living. These deci- Feed a Soldier’’ and ‘‘A Good Turn for Amer- The editorial follows. sions are made upon few available options ica’’. The past 99 years have seen more than [From the New York Times, Jan. 4, 2009] and are very costly- many find themselves 112 million youth bear the traditions of excel- struggling between the high price of nursing lence rooted in the history of the Boy Scouts A VOICE FOR THE CONSUMER homes or informal family care. The financial of America. The time has come to give the American and emotional burden on families is vast and In the Chicagoland Area, Scouting is as consumer a much stronger voice in Wash- action such as the ‘‘Long-term Care Retire- prevalent of a force as it has always been. ington. President-elect Barack Obama has ment and Security Act of 2009’’ must be Currently, nearly 10,000 youth are actively in- already named what amounts to an energy taken. volved in the Scouting program of our local and environmental czar in the White House, Long-term care is a variety of services that council. In addition, through the Chicago Area and America’s beleaguered consumers de- includes medical and non-medical care to peo- Council’s involvement in Learning for Life Pro- serve no less. ple who have a chronic disability or illness. grams, over 35,000 additional youth are im- Mr. Obama should restore the White House This form of care may be provided at home, mersed as well in the principles of scouting. Office of Consumer Affairs, which vanished in the community, in assisted living or in nurs- Combining the two programs, nearly one in during the Clinton years, and appoint a di- ing homes. While long-term care is often used every seven youth in Chicago is in someway rector who has both the president’s ear and for the elderly, it is important to remember that involved in the Scouting program. the authority to rebuild the consumer pro- it could be needed at any age. I am sure that the spirit of Scouting is tection agencies that were undercut or It is important to note that families who present in this very body, as it has been in the hollowed out by the fiercely anti-regulatory choose to care for their loved ones are left re- past. A survey conducted by the Boy Scouts Bush administration. sponsible for otherwise costly services be- of America revealed that nearly 60 percent of There is no shortage of agencies ostensibly cause Medicare does not pay for long-term the membership of the 110th Congress had at designed to protect consumers. But without care. Adult children or grandchildren are cited some point participated in Scouting. an emergency like killer spinach or lead in I am grateful that the twin pillars of the as the main care givers to the elderly popu- children’s toys, the Bush administration has lation. According to research conducted by the Scout Oath and Scout Law have served to mostly failed to hear customers’ complaints. shape the character of both young men and American Association of Retired People The consumer safety net is simply far too (AARP), two-thirds of older people with disabil- women of all ages, colors, codes, and creeds. weak. With the continued contributions of the Boy ities relied solely on ‘‘informal’’ help; approxi- The Food and Drug Administration has Scouts of America and organizations like it, mately 75% of which was unpaid care from suffered cutbacks in expert personnel, and friends and family. The AARP Public Policy In- we can be sure that our youth are developing still relies too heavily on industry to police into good citizens. stitute reported that the annual economic itself. Credit-card holders who have been value of unpaid long-term care in the United f subject to all kinds of Dickensian tricks and States is approximately $354 billion, based IN SUPPORT OF RESTORING THE traps were finally told by the Federal Re- upon an estimation that 34 million adults pro- WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF CON- serve that relief is in sight—in 2011. Not so vided some type of long-term care in 2006. long ago, there was only one official toy SUMER AFFAIRS It is time to address the growing needs of tester at the Consumer Product Safety Com- our aging population and motivate younger mission, and oversight generally was so HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ weak that Congress was forced to step in generations to take the necessary steps to- OF FLORIDA with new protections, which still could be ward insuring their long-term care needs. For this reason, I have reintroduced the Long-term IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengthened. Care and Retirement Security Act, H.R. 897. Friday, February 13, 2009 It will be up to the Obama administration This legislation would encourage individuals to bring these agencies back to life. In part to plan for their own long-term care needs by Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam this means restoring the morale of govern- Speaker, over the past eight years, American ment workers who have too often been sty- amending the Internal Revenue Code to allow consumer safety has taken a back seat to the mied by the anti-regulators at the top. It a tax deduction for eligible long-term care in- special interests. As a result, many Americans will also mean stronger consumer protection surance premiums for a taxpayer and the tax- have been exposed to dangerous toys for their policies and hiring more skilled people. It payer’s spouse and dependents. This legisla- children, hazardous household products for will mean giving one official responsibility tion would also establish an applicable tax their families and even contaminated food, re- for coordinating the entire apparatus. credit for eligible caregivers caring for individ- uals with long-term care needs, multiplied by sulting in illness. Now is the time to support Presidents Johnson and Carter both recog- consumer advocates across the country by nized the need for a strong person to do that the number of individuals receiving care. The encouraging the new administration to restore job. Both chose Esther Peterson, who during Long-term Care and Retirement Security Act the White House Office of Consumer Affairs. about eight years in office pushed for then- would also permit long-term care insurance to Our country gave the government a clear radical ideas like nutritional labeling on be included in employee benefit cafeteria mandate for change in November. Without food and truth in advertising. As the Reagan plans and flexible spending arrangements, re- question, a new focus on consumer safety anti-government era began, the consumer sulting in more active employees participating should be part of this change. Under President protection job steadily lost clout until it was in long-term care policies. Finally, this long Clinton, consumers had an effective advocate shuttered in the late 1990s. overdue measure would establish consumer with a long record of commitment to protecting During his campaign, Mr. Obama promised protections based on the National Association consumers in Ann Brown, former Chairwoman consumers that he would help them get a of Insurance Commissioners’ recommenda- of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- fairer deal. As the victims of lead toys and tions for qualified long-term care policies. mission. Unfortunately, staff cutbacks suffered predatory lenders can attest, they certainly It is my hope that this legislation will encour- by the Food and Drug Administration and the need one. Restoring the Office of Consumer age more Americans to take personal respon- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Affairs and appointing a director as strong sibility for their long-term care needs through have undermined effective efforts to protect and capable as Mrs. Peterson would be an en- these incentives and help families afford long- consumers. couraging first step. term care insurance.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.007 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E275 TRIBUTE TO MARTHA PUTNEY Anyone who knew Mr. Petty knew he loved Action Team Leader, Equal Opportunity Offi- playing the trombone. In addition to the Excel- cer, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS sior Band, which has marched the streets of Program Manager, and Staff Action Officer. OF FLORIDA downtown Mobile for over 100 years, he had Major Flowers was assigned to directly sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been the lead trombonist with the E.B. Cole- port Operation Enduring Freedom upon her man Orchestra and the C.T. Jazz Ensemble. transfer to OARDEC in November 2007. She Friday, February 13, 2009 He was a longtime member and former presi- has performed myriad tasks with ease includ- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, dent of the Musicians Federation Union as ing ARB Case Research Officer, CRO, Lead I rise today to pay tribute and honor the life well as a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he Case Research Officer, and Tribunal Re- and legacy of Martha S. Putney, of Wash- also played in the band. corder. ington D.C. Mrs. Putney passed away Decem- Mr. Petty was a 1937 graduate of Dunbar Major Flowers’ professional military edu- ber 11, 2008, at age 92. High School and received his Bachelor of cation includes the Adjutant General Officer Mrs. Putney was one of the first black Science degree in history from Morehouse Advance Course, Combined Arms and Serv- women to serve in the Women’s Army Corps College in 1950. While he was at Morehouse, ices Staff School, and Command and General during World War II. She is also a renowned he played the trombone and was awarded the Staff College. She has applied to the Naval historian and made strong contributions to the Morehouse Service ‘‘M’’ in band for his out- War College. Her military decorations include African American history literature. standing performance. Mr. Petty was also a the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Com- Martha Settle was born in Norristown, Pa. retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. mendation Medal and the Army Achievement She attended Howard University in Wash- Madam Speaker, the Excelsior Band—and Medal. ington D.C. from which she earned a bach- Mobile Mardi Gras—will not be the same, and In keeping with one of the tenets that sus- elor’s degree in 1939 and a master’s degree I ask my colleagues to join me in remem- tains the Reserve Component, Major Flowers in history in 1940. bering this talented man. Robert C. Petty Sr. serves her community as a member of a 100 Martha encountered racial barriers when try- will be deeply missed by his family—his wife year old service organization, the Alpha Kappa ing to start a teaching career. Unable to find of more than 50 years, Gloria; his seven chil- Alpha Sorority. She is an 18-year employee of a job, she entered the government’s War Man- dren, Phyllis McArthur, Robert Petty Jr., Cyn- Lockheed Martin Corporation. She is married power Commission as a statistical clerk. In thia Taylor, Sharon Kuttner, Minda ‘‘Carol’’ to LTC Eric Flowers, who is currently deployed 1943 she was one of the first black women to Petty, Kenneth Petty, and Wendell Petty; his to the Horn of Africa, and they have one join the Women’s Army Corps, then less than 14 grandchildren, and his two great-grand- daughter. a year old. In the Army, she experienced seg- children—as well as the countless friends he Major Shelia Flowers is being promoted to regation and racial discrimination. leaves behind. Lieutenant Colonel today, and I would like to In 1946, Martha Putney left the women’s Our thoughts and prayers are with them all extend her my congratulations on the floor of Army Corps with the rank of first lieutenant. at this difficult time. the United States Congress and thank her for She married William M. Putney in 1948. She f an exemplary record of service to our nation. eventually began her dreamed teaching career The United States—and my home state of after earning a doctorate in European history HONORING MAJOR SHELIA FLOW- Georgia—are proud of Lieutenant Colonel from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955. ERS FOR HER PROMOTION TO Flowers’ commendable professional com- She became a history teacher at Bowie State LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN THE petence, sound judgment, and total dedication College in Maryland, where she chaired the UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE to duty. She has reflected great credit upon history and geography department until 1974. herself and upholds the highest traditions of She then taught at Howard University in HON. PHIL GINGREY the United States Army Reserve. I wish Shelia Washington D.C. until 1983. OF GEORGIA and her husband all the best in their future en- Dr. Putney wrote ‘‘Black Sailors: Afro-Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deavors, and I thank them once again for their ican Merchant Seamen and Whalemen Prior Friday, February 13, 2009 leadership in serving our nation. to the Civil War,’’ in 1987 and ‘‘When the Na- f tion Was in Need: Blacks in the Women’s Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Army Corps During World War II’’ in 1992. I rise today to honor a fellow Georgian, Major PERSONAL EXPLANATION She also published a number of scholarly arti- Shelia Flowers. Major Flowers hails from cles on African American history. Robersonville, North Carolina. In 1987, she HON. KAY GRANGER graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Madam Speaker, Mrs. Putney was an out- OF TEXAS Technical State University with a bachelor’s standing mother, soldier, teacher and author. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know the Members of the House will join me degree in Business Administration. After grad- Friday, February 13, 2009 in expressing our sincere condolences to Mrs. uating, she was commissioned a Second Lieu- Putney’s son, William M. Putney Jr. On behalf tenant and attended the Adjutant General Offi- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall of Congress, I thank Mrs. Putney for her great cer Basic Course at Fort Benjamin Harrison, No. 57, I was absent from the House. Had I contributions to our nation and for her role in Indiana. been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ educating our children. Major Flowers has held numerous chal- f lenging positions throughout her 21 years of f service in the Army Reserve. Her assignments HONORING THE MEMORY OF ALA- HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE as a drilling reservist have included: (1) Serv- BAMA STATE SENATOR W.H. MR. ROBERT C. PETTY SR. ing as a Civil Affairs Officer with the 407th ‘‘PAT’’ LINDSEY Civil Affairs Company at Fort Snelling, Min- HON. JO BONNER nesota; (2) Platoon Leader with the 342nd Ad- HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA jutant General Postal Company in Rome, OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia; (3) and a Lanes Training Observer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Controller with the 1st Battalion of the 347th Friday, February 13, 2009 Regiment located at Fort Gillem, Georgia. Friday, February 13, 2009 Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of While in her last drilling assignment, Major Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the state of Mobile and indeed the entire state of Alabama Flowers earned a Master of Science degree in Alabama recently lost a dear friend, and I rise recently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to Conflict Resolution from Kennesaw State Uni- today to honor Alabama State Senator W.H. honor him and pay tribute to his memory. versity. ‘‘Pat’’ Lindsey and pay tribute to his memory. Robert C. Petty Sr. was a musical legend in In 2003, she was mobilized in support of Considered by many to be a living legend in Mobile. Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom and Alabama politics, Sen. Lindsey was one of the As the senior member of Mobile’s Excelsior has spent the last six years of her career on most powerful members of the Alabama Sen- Band, Mr. Petty spent more than 50 years with active duty. Her parent command is the U.S. ate. At the time of this death, he held the sec- the band, performing its Dixieland and conven- Army Reserve Command Headquarters at Ft. ond longest active tenure in the state Senate. tional jazz in local Mardi Gras parades, at McPherson, Georgia. While mobilized to active Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Sen. Lindsey many Mobile weddings, and other special city duty, she served in the G–1 Directorate in graduated from Choctaw County High School, events. support of Operation Noble Eagle as a Crisis where he was a five-year letterman in football,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.010 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2009 basketball, and baseball. He received his than those affected by Autism or Down Syn- CONGRATULATING GEORGE Bachelor of Science degree in geology from drome. According to the March of Dimes, con- WERNETH ON THE OCCASION OF the University of Alabama. He served in the genital heart defect is the number one birth HIS RETIREMENT FROM MO- U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1958 until defect. In the U.S. alone, more than 25,000 BILE’S PRESS-REGISTER 1963 and in the Alabama Army National babies are born each year with a defect, many Guard’s 156th Military Police Battalion from of which are undetected and life threatening. HON. JO BONNER Chances are that you or someone you 1963 until he retired with the rank of captain OF ALABAMA in 1972. In 1963, he graduated from the Uni- know, including my family, has been affected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Alabama School of Law and, just by a similar circumstance. Although it is a dif- three years later, was elected to the Alabama ficult and fearful process, there are a lot of Friday, February 13, 2009 Senate and served two terms until 1974. families in our community who have been Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with Sen. Lindsey returned to the Alabama Sen- through it and are willing to offer their support. both pride and pleasure that I rise today to ate in 1990 and was reelected in 1994, 1998, In South Florida, we are fortunate to have the honor George Werneth on the occasion of his 2002, and 2006. He was a longtime member Holtz Children’s Hospital, where our son retirement from Mobile’s Press-Register. of the Senate Judiciary Committee and was Cristian was treated for a serious heart condi- Over the course of his career, George has well known for questioning his fellow law- tion, among other incredible hospitals. While played an influential role in honoring the serv- makers on how their bills would affect every- good medical care is critical, it is also impor- ice and actions of our nation’s servicemen and day people. With his background in geology, tant to have a strong support group. Hospitals women. After nearly four decades of reporting Sen. Lindsey was regarded by his colleagues often offer guidance in getting families in issues ranging from maritime operations to as an expert on oil and natural gas exploration touch, and there is also the Angel’s Pediatric military news, George has become the trusted and was often sought out by his colleagues for Heart House, which focuses on helping the voice for the news of Alabama’s veterans. his advice on related legislation. entire family cope with the diagnosis. Families In honor of his efforts, George was recently Described by the Choctaw Sun-Advocate as affected by heart disease do not have to feel made an honorary member of the Marine a ‘‘champion of education,’’ Sen. Lindsey was alone, because they are not. Corps League at the American Legion Post 88 well-known for his ‘‘staunch support, both fi- f in Mobile. One of George’s latest accomplish- nancial and otherwise, of K–12 and the col- OREGON’S NATIVE AMERICANS ments was a series of stories he wrote lege level education.’’ He played a key role in profiling a veteran from Eight Mile, Alabama, securing funds for the construction of the li- DURING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF OREGON who struggled to receive disability care after brary and adult education center at Alabama having been ‘‘waterboarded’’ in a 1975 Navy Southern Community College in Gilbertown. At survival course. Due in large part to George’s the opening of the W.H. ‘‘Pat’’ Lindsey Library HON. DAVID WU spotlight highlighting the oversight, the veteran OF OREGON and Adult Education Community Center in soon received his benefits. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March of 2005, Sen. Lindsey told the crowd, Madam Speaker, George Werneth’s distin- ‘‘There are two things that I have a passion Friday, February 13, 2009 guished career in journalism has provided a for: kids playing ball and libraries. I’ve had Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, on February 14, great service to the people of southwest Ala- other things named for me in other places, but 2009 we will mark the 150th anniversary of bama, and I know his colleagues, family, and this means more because this is home.’’ Oregon’s admission to the Union. We have friends join with me in praising him for his Beginning in 1993, Sen. Lindsey served for much to reflect upon and celebrate since Or- years of hard work. 12 years on the board of trustees of the Uni- egon became the 33rd state. As we com- George will surely enjoy the well deserved versity of South Alabama and, in that capacity, memorate this occasion, I would like to high- time he now has to spend with family and he was instrumental in helping to improve the light the role of Indian tribes in Oregon. loved ones. On behalf of a grateful commu- university’s academic and healthcare mis- We must not forget the original inhabitants nity, I wish him the best of luck in all his future sions. He was a member of the Alabama Bar of what we now call Oregon. Native Ameri- endeavors. Association, the American Bar Association, the cans have been living in this region for well f Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, and over 12,000 years. During this time tribes de- the University of Alabama Alumni Association. veloped strong cultures and economies, many INTRODUCTION OF THE ILLEGAL, Sen. Lindsey had also represented both the of which were well documented first via oral UNREPORTED, AND UNREGU- Choctaw County Commission and the town of histories, and later by white settlers. Many of LATED FISHING ENFORCEMENT Butler as chief legal counsel since 1965. the tribes were formally recognized by the ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join United States when treaties were signed in me in remembering a dedicated community 1855, four years before Oregon became a HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO leader and friend to many throughout Ala- state. OF GUAM bama. Senator W.H. ‘‘Pat’’ Lindsey will be We must not attempt to overlook the loss of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dearly missed by his family—his son, Patrick lives, culture, and well-being that tribes have Friday, February 13, 2009 Lindsey; his daughter, Lori Champion and her experienced during the last several hundred husband Jamey; his sister, Kay Kimbrough; years. However, what we can do, and must Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, today I and his two grandchildren, Kate and Sophie— do, is remember and celebrate the first Orego- have introduced a bill to strengthen enforce- as well as the countless friends he leaves be- nians; their history before Oregon; and their ment mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, hind. cultural, economic, and political contributions and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The difficulties Our thoughts and prayers are with them all during the last 150 years. of managing fish stocks that migrate across during this difficult time. Nine federally recognized tribes exist in Or- political boundaries are exacerbated by the in- f egon. Each tribe has its own history that is creased fishing power now available as a re- CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT interwoven with the history of Oregon. Today sult of modern technology. While the United HEART DISEASE many tribes are experiencing economic devel- States is recognized for its commitment to do- opment and cultural revitalization through self- mestic fisheries conservation and as an inter- determination. For others, more work needs to national voice in science-based ocean con- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART be done. Poverty in Indian country continues servation, the failure of other nations to adopt OF FLORIDA to be greater than in the rest of the United similar approaches has both economic and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States. But as we move into the next 150 conservation implications for U.S. industry and Friday, February 13, 2009 years of Oregon’s history, it is my hope that management. Additional action is needed from Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. the federal government, the state of Oregon, Congress if we are to be successful in com- Madam Speaker, In an effort to create aware- and the tribes can work together to improve bating IUU fishing and the depletion of fish ness about an issue that hits close to home, the lives of tribal members and others in their stocks worldwide. I want to share with you that February 7–14th communities. Recent reports have documented that IUU is National Congenital Heart Defect Aware- So on the occasion of Oregon’s sesqui- fishing accounts for between 11 and 19 per- ness Week. centennial, I recognize the Indian tribes for cent of the reported global fish catch, or $10– It is a little known fact that the number of their historical, cultural, political, and economic 25 billion in gross revenues each year children affected by heart disease is higher contributions to the state of Oregon. (MRAG, 2005, Sumaila et al., 2006 and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13FE8.008 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E277 Agnew et al., 2008). This undermines the IUU fishermen are ‘‘free riders’’ who benefit With all of these professional accomplish- United States’ conservation focused approach unfairly from the sacrifices made by U.S. fish- ments, Mr. Grant’s deep commitment to the to fisheries management and the efforts of its ermen and others for the sake of proper fish- community was unparalleled. Mr. Grant was a fishermen, and has implications for sustain- eries conservation and management. I look philanthropist who cared deeply about youth able international fisheries that benefit the forward to working with my colleagues on both and education. He regularly provided volunteer world’s marine ecosystems. Unsustainable sides of the aisle to advance this important bill services as a board member to entrepre- fishing practices by foreign fishing fleets ad- through the legislative process. neurial and youth focused not-for profit organi- versely affect stocks that migrate between the f zations such as the Marcus Foster Edu- U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the cational Institute, Oakland African American high seas. This problem can be particularly HONORING RALPH GRANT Chamber of Commerce, Eddie Walker Memo- acute in places like Guam, where the EEZ is rial Scholarship Fund, Donald McCullum Youth vast, and where the United States Coast HON. BARBARA LEE Court and the Oakland Private Industry Coun- Guard, despite its best efforts, will never have OF CALIFORNIA cil. With all of these activities, one of Mr. sufficient resources to patrol all of our waters. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grant’s favorite pursuits was coaching in the There are many ways to address the issue Friday, February 13, 2009 Oakland Metropolitan Babe Ruth Baseball of IUU fishing, including depriving fishers of League, and he often joked that this occupied the economic benefits of illegal fishing, in- Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I his ‘‘spare time.’’ creasing leverage on nations to effectively rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Mr. Several years ago I had the opportunity to monitor and control their fishing vessels, and Ralph Grant. An Oakland icon, loving father, work with Ralph to take the team to Cuba. My building capacity for enforcement and good husband, friend, and compassionate soul, he official duties prevented me from going, but governance in developing countries, all of will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ralph and I enjoyed many conversations which were addressed with the 2006 reauthor- Ralph passed away on February 2, 2009. about his experience in Cuba. He was truly a ization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- Ralph was my accountant but, more impor- Renaissance man who had dreams and servation and Management Act (MSA). The tantly, he was my friend; he was my brother. worked to make them come true. January 13th release of the National Oceanic Like many, I could totally trust him with my pri- Ralph showed us how to live life to its fullest and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) bi- vate business and I benefitted from his ‘‘tough and he showed us how to die with dignity and ennial report to Congress of identified IUU na- love.’’ As his client, he gave me solid advice with grace. For that we are deeply grateful. Al- tions was a positive first step in addressing on my personal matters. My former company, though we will miss him in our daily lives, his IUU fishing. Notwithstanding these and other the W.C. Parish Co., Inc., survived many ups spirit will be kept alive by embracing his man- efforts by NOAA, the Department of State, and and downs thanks to Ralph’s genius, his pa- tle of service, mentorship, strength, commit- the United States Coast Guard, further en- tience and his wise counsel. ment and compassion. forcement authorities could enhance the ability Mr. Grant was a graduate of McClymonds Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- of these agencies to address IUU fishing. High School in Oakland, CA. His educational trict salutes Ralph Grant, honoring his incred- The ‘‘Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fish- experiences included earning both his Bach- ible life and inspiring legacy. We thank his ing Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2009’’, elor of Arts (Accounting) and Masters of Busi- family for sharing this amazing human being which I have introduced today, will further en- ness Administration (MBA) degrees from San with us, especially his wife, Gloria Grant, his hance the enforcement authority of NOAA and Francisco State University, and his Doctor of two children, Casey Grant and Kimberley Hen- the United States Coast Guard to regulate IUU Jurisprudence (JD) degree from Golden Gate derson, his son-in-law Lee Henderson, and a fishing. This bill would amend the High Seas University. host of additional family members and friends. Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act Mr. Grant’s professional accomplishments May the Grace of God reassure his family that (HSDFMPA) and other international and re- are extremely impressive and span the areas his soul is resting in eternal peace. gional fishery management organization of law, accounting, taxation, investment bank- f (RFMO) agreements to incorporate in them ing, real estate, and professorship. Mr. Grant the civil penalties, permit sanctions, criminal was a J.D. as well as a CPA. He founded TRIBUTE ON THE 100TH YEAR offenses, civil forfeitures and enforcement sec- Grant & Smith, LLP, a certified public account- PASSING OF GOYATHLAY tions of the MSA. It would also strengthen the ing and management-consulting firm, located ´ enforcement authority of NOAA and the United in Oakland, California which has serviced the HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA States Coast Guard to inspect conveyances, San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty years. OF ARIZONA facilities, and records involving the storage, Prior to establishing Grant & Smith, LLP, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES processing, transport and trade of fish and fish Mr. Grant’s professional experiences included Friday, February 13, 2009 products, and to detain fish and fish products five years as an Internal Revenue Service Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise for up to five days while an investigation is on- Agent with the United States Treasury Depart- today to commemorate the 100th year passing going. ment, and three years as an instructor in tax- of Goyathlay. In addition, this bill makes technical adjust- ation and small business management at San Goyathalay or Goyaale´, also known as Ge- ments to allow NOAA to more effectively carry Francisco State University. He was also a real ronimo, was a Chiricahua Apache leader that out current IUU identification mandates, in- estate broker, an officer of RVS Realty & leader that led the Apache people through cluding extending the duration of time of iden- Mortgage Corporation, and a member of RVS some of the roughest times they would experi- tification of violators from the preceding two Investment Advisors of California, LLC, a reg- ence. years to the preceding three years. This bill istered investment advisory firm. Goyathlay is a strong figure in the history of also broadens data sharing authority to enable Mr. Grant was licensed with the California the Apache people. He was considered by NOAA to share information with foreign gov- State Bar, the California State Board of Ac- many a great spiritual and intellectual leader ernments and to clarify that all information it countancy, the Supreme Court of the State of and is recognized throughout the country as a collects may be shared with international orga- California, the United States Tax Court, Cali- military leader during the late 1800s. nizations and foreign governments, particularly fornia Department of Insurance, and the Cali- On this anniversary Apache Tribes from Ari- for the purposes of conducting enforcement. fornia Department of Real Estate. Mr. Grant zona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma will join in These amendments promote the conservation also passed the Series 7 and 66 examina- San Carlos, Arizona to begin a healing proc- and sound management of fish stocks inter- tions. ess. nationally and in a manner that is consistent Mr. Grant’s organizational affiliations in- Next week’s gathering will be a search for with the expectations placed on U.S. fisher- cluded memberships with the National Asso- answers for some and a healing for others. men. ciation of Black Accountants, American Insti- For all present it will be a reflection of what Finally, this bill would establish an inter- tute of Certified Public Accountants, California the Apache people endured and the strength national cooperation and assistance program Society of Certified Public Accountants and that lies within them. The Apache have over- to provide funding and technical expertise to Charles Houston Bar Association. Mr. Grant come great adversity, but they are strong as other nations to help them address IUU fish- was elected to and served as the 2004–2005 a culture, as a people and in what their future ing. It authorizes $5 million annually from 2010 Western Region Representative and San holds. to 2015 to carry out this program oriented to- Francisco Bay Area Chapter Director for the The Apache people are working to connect wards establishing a coordinated and effective National Association of Black Accountants Di- families, tribal members, and communities that global system to combat IUU fishing. vision of Firms. were separated while Goyathlay was alive.

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Today, for the Advancement of Colored People ereignty of his nation, a struggle he had regu- these genealogies provide accurate histories, (NAACP) since 1983, He has also held office larly with the representatives of the US Gov- not only of the families of which Juan on the regional level, representing 20 NAACP Pangelinan was a part of, but also of the com- branches in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, ernment at the time that did not understand Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. the Apache ways or homelands. munities of Agana, Agana Heights, Anigua, His affiliations are numerous as he has Madam Speaker, I would hope that our Sumay and other villages on Guam. served on boards of directors for the Greater country has learned and corrected its ways My thoughts and prayers are with his sur- New Bedford YMCA, the Salvation Army of since the passing of Goyathlay. That we as a viving siblings Sister Mary Alma, RSM, and New Bedford, United Front Housing, South nation commit to ensuring families are kept to- Luisa and Antonio, his children, Frank, Toni, Shore Minority Business Circle, People Act- gether, not separated. And that we as a nation Tita, Loling, John, Gerianne, and Joseph and ing in Community Endeavors, New Bedford Historical Society, South Center Community do not negate the culture and tradition of oth- his grand children and great grand children. We honor his life’s work as a civic leader and Development Corp. and New Bedford Eco- ers. nomic Development Council, among many I believe that we all join with the Apache his contributions to our community. Most of all, others. people in working to find answers and heal. he will be remembered by many as a gen- Prior to his retirement, he was plant engi- I commend the Apache people for their erous and giving man. We are grateful for his neer at both New Bedford High School and strength and work in uniting. We must care for public service and we will miss him dearly. later at Greater New Bedford Regional Voca- our elders and provide them peace. We must f tional Technical High School. Previously, he was employed with IBM and at the Job Corps remind our children of our past and educate LEE V. CHARLTON PRESENTED Center of New Bedford. He served for eight them to pursue a just future of respect and to WITH THE MARTIN LUTHER KING years in the United States Air Force in civil not allow atrocities to occur anywhere. JR. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE engineering in the field of steam engineer- f AWARD ing, HVAC and plumbing. He has earned numerous professional and RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND PUB- community awards in recognition and appre- LIC SERVICE OF JUAN LUJAN HON. BARNEY FRANK ciation of his service and contributions, es- PANGELINAN OF MASSACHUSETTS pecially in the arena of social justice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native of West Virginia, he is the hus- Friday, February 13, 2009 band of Francisca (Britto) Charlton. They HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO have two children, Kenneth L. Charlton, and OF GUAM Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam Karen L. Charlton, and a great-grandchild, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, while I very much enjoyed attending Lee V. Charlton II. Mr. Charlton is a grad- the Democratic Retreat and found it very valu- uate of Huntington High School in Hun- Friday, February 13, 2009 able, it did have one downside for me: It tington, WVa, the Steam Engineering/ Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise meant that I had to miss the ceremony held at Utilitiesman School of the United States Air today to honor the life and service of Juan the Public Library in New Bedford on Satur- Force and the United States Navy in Oxnard, Lujan Pangelinan, who passed away on Janu- day, February 7th, recognizing Lee V. CA; Customer Engineering School at IBM in Boston; and the Refrigeration/Air Condi- ary 23, 2009. Juan was a dedicated public Charlton for the great work he has performed tioning Services Engineers in Boston. servant who served as a Commissioner of on behalf of equality for all in Southeastern Agana Heights, an elected position now called Massachusetts, and indeed for all that he has LEE V. CHARLTON Mayor. done in a wide variety of ways to improve the Lee V. Charlton was born in Coalwood, Juan was born on May 18, 1922 to Fran- quality of life in the Greater New Bedford area. West Virginia, the son and grandson of bitu- cisco Borja and Natividad Lujan Pangelinan in In recognition of his leadership role, includ- minous coal miners. Charlton attended all- Anigua, a district of Hagatna, Guam’s capitol. ing his longtime presidency of the New Bed- black segregated schools until 1956 when he Experience he gained working with his family ford branch of the NAACP, his work in the transferred from Frederick Douglass High School to his neighborhood school, the pre- businesses in Sumay, the pre-war economic YMCA, his efforts on behalf of United Front Housing, the leadership he has shown in our dominantly white, Huntington High School center of Guam, paved the way for his entre- in Huntington, West Virginia. Charlton made preneurial spirit and establishment of his own community action agency, People Acting in local history by being the first African to commercial ventures after World War II. Community Endeavors, and many other areas, show up and play for the school’s football He co-founded Kotla’s Store, and as one of he was presented with the Martin Luther King team. While stationed in at Keno Air Force the island’s first village retail stores, Kotla’s Jr. Distinguished Service Award by Bridge- Station in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Charlton Store prospered for over forty years as a com- water State College at this year’s Martin Lu- and two other airmen from Kingsley Field munity corner store and laundromat. He estab- ther King Breakfast. I very much regret the requested the assistance of the local NAACP. lished the ‘‘Villa Kotla’’ where many of his fam- fact that the Inauguration of our new President The Klamath Falls Branch of the NAACP also kept me from attending that event, be- met in private homes and was at least 60% ily members reside today. He was known for white. The Klamath Falls Branch inspired using his personal resources to help families cause I would very much have liked to have been there to pay a very well-deserved tribute Charlton to ‘‘pay back the support when- in his village during their time of need. ever possible.’’ Charlton was quoted as say- to Lee Charlton. As a Member of Congress For his commitment to his village, the com- ing ‘‘because the NAACP and the state of Or- munity of Agana Heights elected Juan as representing New Bedford since 1993, I have egon upheld my civil rights, while the mili- benefitted enormously from Lee Charlton’s Guam’s first write-in village commissioner in tary denied three career airmen the right to commitment, wisdom and thoughtful approach 1952 and re-elected him to four consecutive wear their military uniforms to the discrimi- to public policy. four-year terms. As the elected leader of his nation hearing. I will forever grateful and in- Madam Speaker, as a dedicated public debted to the cause of the NAACP. village, Juan avidly involved himself in various servant, serving as plant engineer at New Charlton’s expressed indebtedness to the community organizations. He founded the Bedford High School and the Greater New NAACP proved to be no idle declaration. Agana Heights Drum and Bugle Corps, Major- Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High Charlton served as 2nd Vice and 1st Vice ettes and Armed Drill Team to provide the School, and as a citizen activist, Lee Charlton President from 1978–1982. In 1983 Lee V. youth of the village the spirit and pride of com- Charlton began the first of twelve consecu- has been a source of strength on whom oth- tive terms of President of the New Bedford munity. In the aftermath of the devastation of ers have relied. Super typhoon Karen in 1962 Juan helped in Branch, twenty four years of stellar leader- It is entirely fitting that he was given the ship to the organization that he held so dear finding shelters for families whose homes Martin Luther King Award, and that the people to his heart. In addition to service to the were destroyed. of his home city of New Bedford honored him New Bedford Branch, he has served in numer- Juan’s community spirit extended beyond on February 7th. Lee Charlton is an example ous capacities with the NAACP New England his village as a member of the Helping Hands of the kind of citizenship we should be pro- Area Conference of Branches. This including of Guam, the Young Men’s League of Guam, moting and I ask that the information about being elected three times as 1st Vice Presi- the Agana Heights Holy Name Society, and Mr. Charlton and the award he won be printed dent to NEAC/NAACP. His contributions and the Agana Heights Association. Juan retired here. impact have been realized throughout the re- after thirty years of dedicated public service to gion. During those twenty four years THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DISTINGUISHED Charlton served with distinction, raising the our island community. SERVICE AWARD stature, stability, and accomplishments for With a passion for family genealogy, Juan MR. LEE V. CHARLTON and through the Branch. published two books, Familian Kotla and Mr. Charlton has been president of the New In 1996, Lee Charlton joined with former Familian Haniu and began working on Bedford branch of the National Association City Councilor, George Rogers to move the

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Charlton and Rogers were instrumental in getting a Hanna, the deadliest storms of the 2008 hurri- honor his life’s work as a journalist and his marvelous monument to Frederick Douglass cane season, along with hurricanes Ike and contributions to our community. Most of all, he erected in front of City Hall. More than Fay responsible for approximately 14 deaths will be remembered by many as a gifted writer erecting the monument, the effort served to and the displacement of more than 20,000 who had an enormous impact in our island bring greater attention and awareness of people in the Dominican Republic. community. We are grateful for his contribu- people of New Bedford to the historical con- The Dominican people are known to triumph tions and we will miss him dearly. tributions of New Bedford’s people of color. in the face of tragedy. They first began their To enhance his effectiveness as President of campaign for the independence of the Domini- the NAACP Carlton has volunteered to serve f on many community executive boards or can Republic in 1831 under the leadership of Committees. The following is a partial list: Juan Pablo Duarte, who formed a secret soci- RECOGNIZING THE FOOD BANK OF Chairman; New Bedford Title I Parents Advi- ety named The Trinity. Thirteen years later, he CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH sory Council, Moby Dick Boy Scouts/OLOA succeeded in commanding a decisive uprising, CAROLINA Church; Chairman, webelo Leader, Scout- which resulted in independence for the Domin- master, Executive Boards; SouthCoast ican Republic. After the long and hard cam- HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD YMCA, Salvation Army, People Acting in paign for freedom had ended, a ceremonial Community Endeavors (PACE), United Front musket shot fired on February 27, 1844, OF NORTH CAROLINA Homes Board of Directors, New Bedford Eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic Development Council, Cooperator marked the Dominican Republic’s first official Independence Day. Compass Bank, Garden Of Peace (Boston), Friday, February 13, 2009 New Bedford District Wide School Improve- Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my dis- ment Council, South Central Community De- tinguished colleagues join me in marking this Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise velopment Corporation, First Vice Presi- celebration of not just the independence and to recognize the dedication and labors of the dent; South Shore Minority Business Circle. triumphs of the Dominican people, but also the people at Greenville branch of the Food Bank f invaluable impact that this small island nation of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The has had on our country and the world. Greenville branch of the Food Bank has dis- TRIBUTE TO DOMINICAN HERIT- f tributed more than 50 million pounds of food AGE MONTH ON THE 165TH ANNI- to people in 10 counties since 1999. While this VERSARY OF THE INDEPEND- HONORING THE LIFE AND reflects a tremendous amount of success and ENCE OF THE DOMINICAN RE- ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOSEPH C. effort, it also highlights the intensity of hunger PUBLIC MURPHY facing families in eastern North Carolina. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO North Carolina was established in 1980 to pro- OF NEW YORK OF GUAM vide food to people at risk of hunger in 34 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counties in central and eastern North Carolina. Friday, February 13, 2009 Friday, February 13, 2009 In 2006–07, the Food Bank distributed over 32.6 million pounds of food through 870 part- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, today I join Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise ner agencies including soup kitchens, food with the hundreds of thousands of Dominican today to honor the life and achievements of pantries, shelters and afterschool programs for residents of my congressional district and Joseph C. Murphy, who passed away on Feb- children. across our Nation to commemorate February ruary 5, 2009. Joe will be remembered as a Nearly 30 percent of the people served by 27th, the 165th anniversary of the Dominican former editor of the Pacific Daily News and as the Food Bank’s network are children, and an- Republic’s Day of Independence. This celebra- a sharp-witted columnist. other 18 percent are elderly. Thirty-eight per- tion comes at the tail end of Dominican Herit- Joe was born on February 23, 1927, in Ap- cent of the families served are the ‘‘working age Month. pleton, Wisconsin. At the age of 17 he joined poor’’—people who work hard and still have to Dominican Heritage Month gives us the op- the United States Navy and spent a year in choose between eating and other basic neces- portunity to acknowledge and applaud the combat during World War II. He returned sities such as medicine and housing. economic, cultural, and social contributions home to finish high school and later obtained Even before this severe economic downturn, Dominican Americans have made to this great a degree in journalism from the University of families were struggling to put food on the nation. Dominicans living in our shores have Wisconsin at Madison. After graduation, Joe table. And as the crisis deepens, it is inten- been motivated by the value of hard work and worked as a reporter, editor and columnist in sifying the struggle for millions of Americans to the bonds of family—the same pillars of our Wisconsin, Oregon, and California before keep from going hungry. society that have built this great Nation for moving to Guam in 1965. over 230 years. Joe was the editor of the Guam Daily News, Food banks across the country are seeing It also gives us an opportunity to consider the precursor to the Pacific Daily News, a appreciable increases in requests at a time the many Dominican achievements, on the is- Gannett newspaper. He wrote an insightful when the U.S. Department of Agriculture re- land and in the United States. Many of our column called ‘‘Pipe Dreams’’ which made us ports that more than one in ten American hemisphere’s first institutions were established laugh, think and debate. His writings were ob- households are struggling to get enough food. on the shores of Quisqueya, including the first servations and musing on island life, our In the nation with the safest, most abundant cathedral and the oldest university. unique community, and local politics. food supply in the world, it is unconscionable Since the initial wave of Dominican migra- Over the years he developed the concept of that so many people go hungry. There is a tion in the 1960s to the most recent arrivals of ‘‘OOG’’, ‘‘Only On Guam’’, a phrase that be- moral obligation and a necessary responsibility today, Dominicans have worked hard to con- came synonymous with island life and oddities we have as Americans to ensure a strong tribute to our national identity, educating us all about our community. His humorous OOG country for future generations. I am proud that on their culture and traditions and enriching anecdotes were later consolidated into two the good people at the Food Bank of Central the quality of our shared futures. Their con- publications, Guam Is a Four Letter Word and and Eastern North Carolina have answered tributions can also be found in every facet of Son of a Four Letter Word. that call. U.S. life—from the many baseball stars in our Joe loved Guam and his columns often Madam Speaker, today I ask that my col- national pastime, to fashion legend Oscar de urged our community and our leaders to tackle leagues join me in celebrating and acknowl- la Renta to the thousands of professionals that the challenges of a developing island. He edging the efforts of the Food Bank of Central do battle as soldiers, doctors, lawyers, journal- often wrote retrospective pieces where he ob- and Eastern North Carolina, which embodies ists, educators, and public servants. served the progress and changes that our is- the essence of what we believe in: local citi- This past year, the Dominican community land has undergone since his arrival forty four zens and businesses pulling together to help and I shared the loss of our fallen soldier, years ago. solve a local problem.

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From these arrests, he was able to ‘‘flip’’ century. some of them and arrest several suppliers. In 2007, new investment in clean energy Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, it is Upon making his last arrest, he seized over technology worldwide increased 60 percent with a sense of urgency that I reintroduce the seven ounces of crack cocaine, as well as at over 2006, but vast markets remain untapped Keep Our Promises to America’s Children and least $5,000 in cash. Due to his diligence and and not included in the green economy. Over Teachers Act at the beginning of the 111th hard work, approximately nine mid-level deal- the next two decades, greenhouse gas emis- Congress. ers and suppliers were arrested, making our sions from developing countries are projected I offer the Keep Our PACT Act today to help streets safer. to grow at more than twice the rate of those meet the aspirations of our nation’s school For these reasons Officer Via deserves our in developed countries. Encouraging growth of children—and to help provide all of their gratitude and special thanks. renewable energy in developing countries re- teachers and schools with the resources they f duces the extent and likelihood that these need to help them achieve those aspirations. economies will follow a carbon-intensive, fossil Additionally, I offer this bill as a reminder to INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION energy development path. It also opens a val- those of us in government of the importance CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF uable market for the clean energy companies of keeping our promises and of truly making THE UNITED STATES IN THE that developed economies will rely on for education a priority. INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE growth over the coming century, a market that Put simply, the Keep Our PACT Act would ENERGY AGENCY American businesses and American workers put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to can benefit from. The International Renewable fully funding the No Child Left Behind Act and HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY Energy Agency will have the independence, the Individuals with Disabilities Act—on a OF MASSACHUSETTS credibility, and expertise necessary to assist mandatory basis, once and for all. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES governments at the national, state, and local Madam Speaker, since 2002, Title I of level implement renewable energy policies and NCLB—the funding that goes to our highest- Friday, February 13, 2009 projects. need students—has been funded at $54.7 bil- Mr. MARKEY. Madam Speaker, I am intro- Other international energy agencies were lion below its authorized level. Currently, ap- ducing a resolution expressing the sense of formed to address narrow problems. The Inter- proximately 4.3 million students are not getting the House of Representatives that the United national Energy Agency (IEA): oil security and the extra Title I help they were promised. States seek membership in the International fuel supply disruptions. The International Furthermore, since IDEA’s reauthorization in Renewable Energy Agency because our en- Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): nuclear pro- 2004, IDEA Part B has been funded at $20.3 ergy security, the health of our planet, and the liferation and safety. With the aid of institu- billion below its authorized level and funding strength of our economy have reached a crit- tional support, these energy resources be- has never reached even half of the 40 percent ical juncture. With volatile energy prices, emis- came foundations of modern economies. An average per pupil expenditure the government sions of heat-trapping gases continuing to International Renewable Energy Agency is originally promised states more than 30 years climb to dangerous levels, and the U.S. econ- needed to support the unique problems facing ago. omy in turmoil, two things have become clear. renewable energy: marketplace failures, polit- We need to keep our commitments to edu- First, a fundamental change is needed in the ical inertia, and information gaps. Our mem- cation, support our schools and provide all of way we generate and use energy here at bership in the organization will allow us to help our students with resources they need to suc- home. Secondly, the rest of the world must be shape the direction of this agency. To this ceed. also part of this new energy future. The reso- end, IRENA will: Madam Speaker, once again I am proud to lution I am introducing today calls for the make the Keep Our PACT Act the very first Support governments in drafting policies United States to seek membership in the Inter- and programs for the promotion of renewable piece of legislation I introduce this Congress. national Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Additionally, I want to thank my colleagues energy and energy efficiency measures. to address both of these challenges. Assist governments in conducting studies joining me as original cosponsors on this bill On January 26, 2009, 75 countries signed that analyze the potential of renewable ener- today. We pledge to stand for the fundamental the statute to establish IRENA, marking a gies and the appropriateness of different tech- values this bill represents and invite Members promising step towards international collabora- nologies. from both sides of the aisle to embrace those tion and mitigating climate change. This col- Provide long-term projections and scenarios values and get this bill passed. laboration was a good start, but the urgency of based on existing data and policy in order to f global warming and our dependence on fossil identify opportunities as well as gaps, barriers, TRIBUTE TO OFFICER JASON D. fuels require that we take the lead in the per- and failures in markets and policies. VIA manent international agency to drive the de- Organize training programs, information velopment and deployment of renewable en- campaigns, and courses for civil servants, sci- ergy in all countries, including ours. The entists, businesses, and non-government or- HON. STEVE AUSTRIA United States still has a chance to be a found- OF OHIO ganizations. ing member of the body if it signs on by April Supply curriculum for schools and univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 30th of this year. As a founding member coun- sities on relevant renewable energy topics. Friday, February 13, 2009 try, the United States would be eligible to Work with financial institutions to support in- Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today nominate a Director General and bid to host novative financing mechanisms for renewable to congratulate Officer Jason D. Via, who was the IRENA headquarters on American territory. energy projects. named the 2008 Springfield Police Patrol- Despite the enormous strides renewable en- Develop international norms and quality man’s Association Patrolman of the Year. ergy and energy efficiency technologies have standards. Officer Jason D. Via began his career with made over the last several years, hurdles re- Gather and disseminate data, statistics, and the Springfield Police Division on November main to major and rapid scale-up on the level reports on renewable energy deployment, pol- 17, 2003. After completing his recruit training, needed to meet the world’s need for energy icy approaches, and technology development. he was assigned to the uniform patrol, where while also addressing global warming. IRENA The status quo is not working for America or he continues to serve today. He is an ex- is the first international organization to focus the planet. The environmental, energy, and tremely dependable, well respected officer solely on renewable energy and include a economic problems we are facing are largely who is a person his fellow officers and citizens broad constituency of industrialized and devel- due to a failed energy policy. The International can rely upon. Jason was nominated for the oping countries. It will provide the institutional Renewable Energy Agency represents an op- Patrolman of the Year Award for 2008 be- support needed to address the technological, portunity for America to change its energy cause of these exceptional traits. financial, informational, and policy barriers that path and confront global warming while rees- During 2008, Officer Via was selected to keep renewable energy and energy efficiency tablishing its leadership role and reputation in participate in the Safe Streets Task Force with technologies from reaching their full potential. the international community.

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More than 650 local nonprofit OF GUAM country has faced and our ability to overcome agencies associated with NIB and NISH em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them. ploy people who are blind or disabled to As part of their long and continuing efforts produce the quality products and offer the Friday, February 13, 2009 to preserve and celebrate our history, the Es- services authorized for sale to the federal gov- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise ther Reed Chapter of Daughters of the Amer- ernment under the ABILITYONE Program. today to honor the life and service of Alfred ican Revolution has organized a week long The ABILITYONE Program is a great illus- San Nicolas Flores, a former Guam Senator celebration to honor this great man. The cele- tration of a successful partnership that has the who passed away on February 6, 2009 at the brations will include several lectures by promi- ability to continuously grow with the changing age of 93. Alfred, known as ‘‘Davy Crockett’’ nent Lincoln historians, a concert, and an on- procurement environment within the federal to family and friends, was devoted to his com- going art show featuring Lincoln-related works. government. This is a Program that works for munity and will be remembered for his public Madam Speaker, I believe the dedication America. service and his love of farming. shown by the Daughters of the American Rev- f Born on June 20, 1916 to Jose Duenas Flo- olution and their ongoing efforts to celebrate res and Rafaela San Nicolas, Alfred was our leaders and history is worthy of recogni- PERSONAL EXPLANATION raised by his step-mother Margarita Flores in tion before this body. I invite my fellow mem- the village of Inarajan. He became a bers in joining with me to honor a past presi- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Lancheru, or ‘‘rancher,’’ farming his family’s dent’s birthday and the efforts by the Daugh- OF FLORIDA land and raising cattle. He later established ters of the American Revolution to observe it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Flores Poultry Farm which became a f Friday, February 13, 2009 major supplier of fresh eggs to Guam’s civilian and military communities. ABILITYONE, FORMERLY JAVITS- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Alfred entered public service, first as an As- WAGNER-O’DAY, PROGRAM Speaker, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, I semblyman in the Guam Congress, and later missed Rollcall Vote 55, Supporting the goals as a six term Senator in the Guam Legisla- HON. VIRGINIA FOXX and ideals of National Girls and Women in ture. He promoted agriculture by establishing OF NORTH CAROLINA Sports Day, because I was attending to official a special water rate for farmers and estab- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES events in my home state of Florida. If present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ lishing a crop insurance program. He also au- Friday, February 13, 2009 thored legislation to create low and moderate f income housing subdivisions. In 1976 he was Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, for the past 70 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND elected to the office of Commissioner (Mayor) years the AbilityOne formerly Javits-Wagner- SERVICE OF MONIQUE YVE’TTE of Inarajan. Senator Flores was a founding O’Day (ABILITYONE) Program has empow- PORTUSACH-CEPEDA member of the Democratic Party of Guam and ered Americans who are blind or severely dis- he was known for his fiery campaign speech- abled by providing them with a diverse set of es. employment opportunities. Today over 40,000 HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Alfred Flores served on the Selective Serv- disabled Americans are realizing their potential OF GUAM ice Board, the Guam Housing and Urban Re- by working in their local communities across IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the country under this program. These Ameri- newal Authority Board of Directors, the Guam Friday, February 13, 2009 Farmers Cooperative Association, and the Soil cans are proud to provide federal and military and Water Conservation District. He was ac- customers with a wide array of SKILCRAFT Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise tive in his village church, St. Joseph’s Parish and other ABILITYONE products and services. today to recognize and honor the life and in Inarajan. He also mentored young men by The ABILITYONE Program prides itself on de- service of Monique Portusach-Cepeda, a dedi- volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. livering high quality products and services at a cated community leader who continually gave Senator Alfred Flores was a dedicated pub- competitive price in the most convenient way back to the people of Guam. Monique passed lic servant who made many lasting contribu- possible. away on January 3, 2009 after a battle with tions to our community. He was recognized Some of the product categories offered by cancer. She is survived by her husband, Na- later in life as a Master Lancheru for his con- the ABILITYONE program include office sup- thaniel Fejeran Ulloa, her mother Frances tributions to preserving traditional farming. My plies, military specific, safety, maintenance, re- Portusach Hudgens, and her father Anthony heartfelt condolences are with his wife Ester, pair, medical-surgical, janitorial-sanitation, and Calvo Cepeda. their children Lucille, May, Fred, and Roy and customization. The services that are provided Monique graduated from George Wash- his extended family and friends. He will be to the federal and military customer include ington High School as valedictorian in 1996. dearly missed. but aren’t limited to call center and switch- Monique enrolled in Brown University in Provi- board operation, military base and federal of- dence, Rhode Island and in 2001 graduated f fice building supply centers, CD-Rom duplica- with a degree in American Civilization and Bio- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN tion-replication, data entry, document imaging Medical Community Health. While at Brown REVOLUTION CELEBRATE LIN- and grounds care. I rise today in support of University, Monique was awarded the Presi- COLN’S 200TH BIRTHDAY the AbilityOne Program and the opportunities dent Harry S. Truman Fellowship before con- it provides for an underemployed population of tinuing her education at Harvard University. In HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS hard working Americans. Furthermore, I urge 2002, Monique graduated from Harvard Uni- OF WASHINGTON my colleagues to purchase SKILCRAFT and versity with a Master’s Degree in Public Pol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ABILITYONE products from the House-Senate icy. Monique was also selected as a Presi- Stationary stores not only because of their dential Management Fellow, a program for in- Friday, February 13, 2009 quality and value, but also because of the so- dividuals dedicated to promoting sound policy Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam cioeconomic benefits that can come from sup- and programming in government agencies. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts porting the program. By purchasing these Monique worked with the Social Security of the Esther Reed Chapter of the Daughters products and using these services we are en- Administration on Guam as a Federal Dis- of the American Revolution. In honor of the abling more disabled Americans to have the ability Examiner where she helped residents of 200th anniversary of the birthday our Six- opportunity to become taxpayers. Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern teenth President these women will conduct a Today in Winston Salem, North Carolina Mariana Islands, and American Samoa wreath laying ceremony at the base of a stat- 156 blind Americans are employed under the through the disability claims process. She con- ue of President Lincoln in downtown Spokane, ABILITYONE Program and are producing high tinued to give back to her community through WA. quality items or services for us. The participation in organizations such as Youth This 12-foot bronze statue was dedicated in ABILITYONE Program is administered by the for Youth, Democrats for a Better America, Spokane on November 11, 1930 before a Presidentially-appointed Committee for Pur- and Young Government Leaders. Monique

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was also a representative for the San Diego friend RICK BOUCHER of Virginia to introduce the changing nature of our economy by ex- area to the Pacific Asian Advisory Council. this legislation in order to provide a ‘‘bright panding the scope of the protections in P.L. My prayers are with Monique’s family and line’’ test to clarify state and local authority to 86–272 from just tangible personal property to friends whose hearts she so deeply touched. collect business activity taxes from out-of-state include intangible property and services. Her contributions towards our island commu- entities. In addition, our legislation sets forth clear, nity will be remembered and honored always. Many states and some local governments specific standards to govern when businesses f levy corporate income, franchise and other should be obliged to pay business activity taxes on out-of-state companies that conduct taxes to a state. Specifically, the legislation HONORING COACH GENE business activities within their jurisdictions. establishes a ‘‘physical presence’’ test such PINGATORE OF ST. JOSEPH HIGH While providing revenue for states, these that an out-of-state company must have a SCHOOL ON HIS RECORD-BREAK- taxes also serve to pay for the privilege of physical presence in a state before the state ING 827TH WIN IN ILLINOIS doing business in a state. can impose corporate net income taxes and However, with the growth of the Internet, other types of business activity taxes. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI companies are increasingly able to conduct In our current, challenging economic times, OF ILLINOIS transactions without the constraint of geo- it is especially important to eliminate artificial, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES political boundaries. The growth of the high government-imposed barriers to small busi- tech industry and interstate business-to-busi- nesses. Small businesses are crucial to our Friday, February 13, 2009 ness and business-to-consumer transactions economy and account for a significant majority Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today raises questions over where multi-state com- of new product ideas and innovation. Small to honor Coach Gene Pingatore for his out- panies should be required to pay corporate in- businesses are also central to the American standing and inspirational career as head come and other business activity taxes. dream of self-improvement and individual coach of the St. Joseph High School boys Over the past several years, a growing achievement, which is why it is so vital that basketball team in Westchester, Illinois, as number of jurisdictions have sought to collect Congress enact legislation that reduces the well as to recognize his achievement as the business activity taxes from businesses lo- tax burdens that hinder small businesses and all-time winningest boy’s basketball coach in cated in other states, even though those busi- ultimately overall economic growth and job Illinois high school history. nesses receive no appreciable benefits from creation. Always considered one of the most fabled the taxing jurisdiction and even though the Su- Unfortunately, small businesses are often coaches in the storied history of Illinois bas- preme Court has ruled that the Constitution the hardest hit when aggressive states and lo- ketball, Coach Pingatore’s legacy reached a prohibits a state from imposing taxes on busi- calities impose excessive tax burdens on out- new level on January 16th, 2009 when his St. nesses that lack substantial connections to the of-state companies. These businesses do not Joseph’s squad faced Carmel Catholic High state. This has led to unfairness and uncer- have the resources to hire the teams of law- School. Their 49–26 victory gave Pingatore his tainty, generated contentious, widespread liti- yers that many large corporations devote to record-breaking 827th win as a head basket- gation, and hindered business expansion, as tax compliance, and they are more likely to ball coach in Illinois. businesses shy away from expanding their halt expansion to avoid uncertain tax obliga- What especially sets Gene Pingatore apart, presence in other states for fear of exposure tions and litigation expenses. however, is not his incredible record but rather to unfair tax burdens. The clarity that the Business Activity Tax his winning philosophy and his perseverance. In order for businesses to continue to be- Simplification Act will bring will ensure fair- His legendary program was not built overnight. come more efficient and expand the scope of ness, minimize litigation, and create the kind In 1969–1970, Pingatore only managed three their goods and services, it is imperative that of legally certain and stable business climate wins in his first season as a coach. The next clear and easily navigable rules be set forth that frees up funds for small businesses to year St. Joseph’s managed seven wins, and regarding when an out-of-state business is make investments, expand interstate com- Coach Pingatore only enjoyed 3 winning sea- obliged to pay business activity taxes to a merce, grow the economy and create new sons in his first 7 seasons. Coming through state. Otherwise, the confusion surrounding jobs. that difficult stretch, however, Pingatore’s work these taxes will have a chilling effect on e- At the same time, this legislation will protect ethic and undeniable coaching ability spawned commerce, interstate commerce generally, the ability of states to ensure that they are a dynasty. Since 1976, St. Joseph’s has only and the entire economy as tax burdens, com- fairly compensated when they provide services suffered once losing season. pliance costs, litigation, and uncertainty esca- to businesses that do have physical presences Only two other coaches in Illinois men’s late. in the state. basketball history have passed the elusive 800 Previous actions by the Supreme Court and I urge my colleagues to support this impor- win barrier. Even before setting the all-time Congress have laid the groundwork for a tant legislation. wins mark, Pingatore’s outstanding accom- clear, concise and modern ‘‘bright line’’ rule in f plishments were recognized by the East Sub- this area. In the landmark case of Quill Corp. IN RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF urban Catholic Conference as they made him v. North Dakota, the Supreme Court declared MARGARET MIMS AND SUPER- a member of their inaugural Hall of Fame that a state cannot impose a tax on an out-of- VISOR JUDY CASE class in 2006. state business unless that business has a Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Gene ‘‘substantial nexus’’ with the taxing state. How- HON. JIM COSTA Pingatore for the positive role model that he is ever, the Court did not define what constituted OF CALIFORNIA a ‘‘substantial nexus’’ for purposes of imposing to the young men of St. Joseph High School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and for his continuing commitment to excel- business activity taxes. lence from his players, both on and off the In addition, fifty years ago, Congress Friday, February 13, 2009 court. As the Representative of the 3rd District passed legislation to prohibit jurisdictions from Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of Illinois, I would like to say that we are proud taxing the income of out-of-state corporations recognize Fresno County Sheriff Margaret to be home to the state’s winningest coach, in whose in-state presence was nominal. Public Mims and County Supervisor Judy Case for every sense of the word. Law 86–272 set clear, uniform standards for their heroic actions taken on Wednesday Feb- f when states could and could not impose such ruary 11, 2009, to save the life of a heart at- taxes on out-of-state businesses when the tack victim in the Capitol South Metro stop. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE businesses’ activities involved the solicitation When Sheriff Mims and Supervisor Case ‘‘BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX SIM- of orders for sales. However, like the economy came upon the victim who had collapsed on PLIFICATION ACT’’ of its time, the scope of Public Law 86–272 the floor of the Metro station, they immediately was limited to tangible personal property. Our leapt into action by organizing an emergency HON. BOB GOODLATTE nation’s economy has changed dramatically response from the surrounding onlookers. OF VIRGINIA over the past fifty years, and this outdated Sheriff Mims who is trained in first aid and Su- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statute needs to be modernized. pervisor Chase, a registered nurse, then The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act began giving chest compressions and breaths Friday, February 13, 2009 of 2008 both modernizes and provides clarity to the victim for fifteen minutes until para- Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I rise to an outdated and ambiguous tax environ- medics arrived. Their heroic efforts were cap- today in strong support of the Business Activ- ment. First, the legislation updates the protec- tured by Fresno news stations as well as The ity Tax Simplification Act. I joined my good tions in P.L. 86–272. This legislation reflects Fresno Bee and McClatchy newspapers.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13FE8.014 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E283 While the life-saving actions of Sheriff Mims CONGRATULATING HAMILTON unable to receive traditional financing, allowing and Supervisor Chase were both courageous STEPHENS WINTER them to purchase and maintain a home of and heroic, they were not unfamiliar—in both their own. His belief was that honest people their careers, they have never hesitated to HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER with limited opportunities could indeed thrive if help those in need. While the victim remains OF LOUISIANA they had help. anonymous to them, Margaret and Judy have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is very active in his local church, touched the life of an individual in a most pro- Sylvannah Baptist Church, in Spotsylvania. found way and I commend them for it. Friday, February 13, 2009 One example of his philanthropy is the brick Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise enclosure of the church’s cemetery. It was de- f today to congratulate Hamilton Stephens Win- signed, constructed and donated in honor of ters, who was recognized as the Overall Mid- his parents. HONORING COMMANDER CON- dle School Student of the Year by the Mr. Fairchild married the former Bertha Pratt STANTINE TSOUKATOS OF OAK Ouachita Parish School System. in 1945 and together they had four daughters LAWN, ILLINOIS Hamilton was nominated by his school, and one son. Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild are also West Ridge Middle, to compete in the annual the foster parents of three boys they raised competition. and provided for as their own. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI It is always outstanding to see the diligence Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me and OF ILLINOIS with which the young students of Louisiana countless others as we recognize the many work to better their schools and communities. contributions of Layton Roy Fairchild, Sr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I have the highest confidence that Hamilton f Friday, February 13, 2009 will succeed in whatever endeavor he pur- sues. COMMEMORATING ABRAHAM LIN- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Earning this recognition is a tremendous COLN ON THE BICENTENNIAL OF to honor Commander Constantine Tsoukatos honor, and I am grateful the 5th Congressional HIS BIRTH on the occasion of his promotion to Com- District can list Hamilton among our own. SPEECH OF mander of the 314th Maintenance Operations I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Squadron. lating Hamilton Stephens Winters for receiving HON. JEB HENSARLING Commander Tsoukatos was raised by his this remarkable recognition. OF TEXAS parents Helen and Emanuel Tsoukatos in Oak f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lawn, IL. In Oak Lawn, Constantine attended RECOGNIZING LAYTON ROY Thursday, February 12, 2009 Richards High School, before moving on to FAIRCHILD, SR. Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, it is the University of Illinois where he studied En- with profound admiration and respect that I gineering Mechanics. Upon receiving his commemorate the 200th anniversary of Presi- Bachelor’s degree, Constantine continued his HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN dent Abraham Lincoln’s birth. From humble schooling and obtained his Master’s degree in OF VIRGINIA beginnings in a one room log cabin in the Human Resource Development from Webster IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES backwoods of Kentucky, Lincoln, a self-taught University in 1999. Friday, February 13, 2009 lawyer, went on to win a narrow victory in Constantine began his service in 1997 when Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise 1860 to become our 16th president. he was commissioned as a second lieutenant today to recognize Layton Roy Fairchild, Sr., Not long after he took office, our country following Officer Training School. Serving as of Spotsylvania, Virginia on his achievements was plunged into a war between the states an aircraft maintenance officer, he has held a and contributions to his community. Mr. Fair- that threatened to destroy everything our variety of flightline and backshop positions. child was born March 22, 1927 to the late Founding Fathers had fought so hard to estab- His first tour began at Scott AFB, on the C– master carpenter Alfred Linwood Fairchild and lish. As the war raged, Lincoln led the Union 9 Aircraft. Commander Tsoukatos then taught homemaker Rose Anna Lewis Fairchild. He is through the maelstrom to save our Republic. in the Reserve Officer Training Corps as an part of the second generation of Fairchilds At the same time, he paved the way to free- Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at born in Spotsylvania. His father, Alfred dom for millions who had never known it. Detachment 560, Manhattan College in Bronx, Linwood Fairchild, was the second individual Sadly, an assassin’s bullet stole Lincoln from New York, where he also served as the Com- and first generation Fairchild born in Spotsyl- his people just days after the Civil War ended. mandant of Cadets. He was next stationed at vania, and the first to remain in the county, Madam Speaker, as we commemorate his Osan AB, ROK, serving both as maintenance start a family and a very successful carpentry 200th birthday, I reflect upon the life of Presi- flight commander and then as the A–10 AMU business. dent Lincoln and the sacrifices he made to IOC. Commander Tsoukatos spent the fol- Mr. Fairchild is a U.S. Army veteran of protect the principles of freedom we cherish lowing 3 years at RAF Mildenhall with the World War II. While on duty in Japan, he was so deeply. A man of great wisdom and cour- 100th Air Refueling Wing, before moving to his the captain of the baseball team that traveled age who guided our country through some of current position within HQ AFMC in June of the country playing against native teams in an its darkest hours, President Lincoln embodies 2006. effort to develop goodwill after the bombing of the true meaning of what it is to be an Amer- Commander Tsoukatos has been recog- Hiroshima and Nagasaki. ican. nized previously with the following commenda- Mr. Fairchild worked for 33 years at FMC, While, in the words of Secretary of War tions: the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air the largest industry employer in Fredericks- Edwin M. Staunton, Lincoln ‘‘belongs to the Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf burg, Virginia. For the first 15 years, he was ages,’’ he lives in the hearts of freedom loving clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award a machine operator. He was promoted in 1957 people in the United States and around the with three oak leaf clusters, the National De- to control lacquer operator-inspector. During world. fense Service Medal, the Global War on Ter- his more than 30 years at the FMC plant, he f rorism Service Medal, and the Korean De- worked all three shifts. After his shift, regard- HONORING THE CENTENNIAL AN- fense Service Medal. less of which shift it was, he would come home and farm. Many days his wife brought NIVERSARY OF EAST NORRITON Aside from his military service to our nation, his meals out to the field for him to eat while TOWNSHIP Commander Tsoukatos is dedicated to his he was on his tractor. family as a loving father and husband. He and He started his own business, Fairchild HON. JIM GERLACH his wife, Jazmin, have two sons, Manuel and Trucking Inc. in 1975. For more than 30 years, Joaquin and one daughter, Gabriela. OF PENNSYLVANIA he provided employment and benefits for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in county citizens. Showing appreciation for his recognizing the outstanding service and two longest working employees, he recently Friday, February 13, 2009 achievements of Commander Constantine purchased two 24-ton trucks for each to use to Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise Tsoukatos. We acknowledge his accomplish- earn a living on their own. today to honor an outstanding southeastern ments and express our gratitude for his dedi- Mr. Fairchild was the first mortgage lender Pennsylvania municipality celebrating its cen- cated service. to numerous individuals and families who were tennial anniversary.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.027 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2009 East Norriton Township, Montgomery Coun- neral rites deserving of any American hero re- With only a few choices . . . ty, is a 6.1-square mile municipality that was gardless of his origin’’. Listening, to their most inner voices . . . established on March 9, 1909. However, East Just recently founded during that time on A lifetime of training . . . March 26, 1948, the American GI Forum and All for this one moment counting . . . Norriton’s roots can be traced back to the With the time to live or die, so waning early days of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- its founder, Dr. Hector P. Garcia launched a Most precious moments in time which lie vania. civil rights movement to help the Longoria ... The vast tract where East Norriton is lo- family. Now remaining . . . cated was one of William Penn’s early manors Then a junior United States Senator, Lyn- Determining, who lives and dies . . . known as Williamstadt. The Township’s long don B. Johnson, on January 11, 1949, sent a With but no room for error . . . history includes a direct connection to Amer- telegram to Dr. Hector P. Garcia that read As born, all in this moment such heroes . . . ica’s courageous fight for independence. ‘‘...I have today made arrangements to While, all around them crisis looms . . . George Washington visited his wounded have Felix Longoria buried with full military As they must keep their cool . . . as their fine hearts must swoon . . . troops at Bartle Bartleson’s Tavern along Ger- honors in Arlington National Cemetery here in While, against all odds . . . they give to this mantown Pike during the Revolutionary War, Washington where, the honored dead of our our world this jewel . . . according to historians. nation’ war rest. . .This injustice and prejudice This gift, which will now forever over our As the region grew, a number of additional is deplorable. I am happy to have a part see- hearts so rule . . . municipalities did as well. Eventually, East ing that this Texas hero is laid to rest with the This moment, when they stood strong . . . Norriton was formally incorporated in 1909 honor and dignity his services deserve’’. with hearts full . . . when it was carved out of the larger munici- Thanks to the AGIF, Dr. Garcia and Senator Full of courage and might, to win the day pality known as Norriton Township. Johnson, Private Felix Longoria became the . . . to win that night . . . To carry with us until we grow old . . . Residents have been commemorating the first Mexican American serviceman to be As God was with them on that day, in this 100th anniversary with events throughout the awarded this honor. On February 16, 1949, miracle on 48th street in so many ways past year and will continue their celebration on Private Felix Longoria was given a full military ... Friday, February 20, 2009 with a Centennial burial with honors in Arlington National Ceme- On A Wings of A Dove, as he helped bring Celebration Dinner. tery. The Longoria family was joined at the them down so safe . . . Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues service by United States Senator Lyndon B. As City, once again must unite . . . join me today in congratulating the Township Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Congressman Police Officers, Firefighters, Citizens, Coast on its momentous anniversary and extending John Lyle and President Harry Truman’s’ mili- Guard, Ferry Boat Captains bringing the light . . . best wishes for continuing prosperity, harmony tary aide, General Harry H. Vaughan. As the echoes of a past were all heard in and quality of life. The work and legacy of the late Dr. Hector their hearts that night . . . f P. Garcia and the American GI Forum that he A Gotham City, with Gotham Hearts . . . as founded, still continues to this day, in the on this day, all did their part . . . TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FELIX name of all Veterans and Hispanics in the And what child will be born? LONGORIA United States. Who might save the world, or upon it such February 16, 2009 marks the 60th anniver- great things unfurled . . . HON. JOE BACA sary of the burial of Private Felix Longoria, the Because of that moment! And what loves will be worn? Given that sec- OF CALIFORNIA first Mexican American servicemen to be ond chance now to now continue on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awarded this honor. On this day, I encourage ... Friday, February 13, 2009 all Americans to remember the great sacrifices For only a future knows . . . made by our American heroes in all the con- From these moments as time will tell us . . . Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here flicts in the history of the United States. will show . . . today to honor the 60th Anniversary of WWII f When in that moment . . . Quiet Heroes so Private Felix Longoria, the first Mexican Amer- ... ican to be buried at the Arlington National IN THAT MOMENT We would discover, the true meaning of that Cemetery in Washington, DC. word heroes . . . our new lovers . . . Private Felix Z. Longoria was drafted into HON. DIANE E. WATSON Bless them, bless them all . . . the United States Army on November 11, For each and everyday, our lives on them so OF CALIFORNIA depend so all . . . 1944, at the age of 25 from Three Rivers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For we will long remember . . . Texas. Friday, February 13, 2009 This winter day, all in the embers . . . of our While on a voluntary patrol on June 1945, hearts . . . Private Longoria was killed in action by a Jap- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, to com- When, in the moment of truth . . . anese sniper in Cagayan Valley, Luzon, Phil- memorate the heroism of the Captain and A Magnificent Captain and Crew gave us the ippines. He posthumously received the Purple crew of US Airways Flight 1549, as well as the proof . . . Heart, the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct emergency personnel of the New York fire and That miracles do come true . . . Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge for police departments, Congresswoman DIANE E. And how courage can come shining through ... WATSON would like to submit this poem to the his service and sacrifice. In That Moment . . . Sadly in 1945, when the remains of Private CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Longoria were finally identified and returned This poem is dedicated to the valor and her- f back to the United States, Beatrice Longoria, oism of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III; HONORING EASTERN MICHIGAN the widow of Private Felix Longoria, was First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles; flight attendants UNIVERSITY AS A RECIPIENT OF turned away and unable to hold a funeral Sheila Dail, Doreen Welsh, and Donna Dent; THE 2008 COMMUNITY ENGAGE- service for her deceased husband at a private the fine men and women of the New York fire MENT CLASSIFICATION funeral home in Three Rivers, Texas. At the and police Departments; the Coast Guard; time, the city of Three Rivers’ sole cemetery ferry boat captains; and the citizens of New HON. JOHN D. DINGELL York. was divided by a barbed wire fence, into two OF MICHIGAN sections, one for whites and another for non- IN THAT MOMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whites. In . . . Friday, February 13, 2009 This act of discrimination moved Beatrice In that moment . . . Longoria to contact Dr. Hector P. Garcia a When who lives or dies! Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today surgeon general of the area, and the founder But, to see another sunrise . . . to honor Eastern Michigan University for being of the newly created American GI Forum. All in their hand’s which lies . . . selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia sent out seventeen All of those most precious lives . . . Advancement of Teaching to receive its 2008 telegrams to elected and government officials, Whose loved ones, upon them rely Community Engagement Classification. Who will be left to cry . . . which stated ‘‘the denial was a direct con- When high above, up in those blue skies . . . The Carnegie Foundation for the Advance- tradiction of those same principles for which With just seconds to react . . . ment of Teaching, founded by Andrew Car- this American soldier made the supreme sac- Just moments from the black . . . negie in 1905, is a highly regarded, inde- rifice in giving his life for his country, and for With eminent death approaching, the facts pendent higher education policy and research the same people who deny him the last fu- ... center. Of the 217 institutions who declared an

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13FE8.020 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E285 interest in applying for the classification, East- law enforcement, court services, schools, so- services organizations. Sec. 403 also estab- ern Michigan University was one of the select cial services, health and mental health pro- lishes a Center for Youth Oriented Policing, few institutions to receive this high distinction. viders, foster care providers, Boys and Girls which will be responsible for identification, de- As an institution receiving this Carnegie Clubs and other community-based service or- velopment and dissemination of information classification, EMU is recognized as a national ganizations, including faith-based organiza- related to strategic policing practices and tech- model for community engaged campuses. tions. These key players will form a council to nologies to law enforcement agencies related Eastern Michigan University has always pro- develop a comprehensive plan for imple- to youth. moted and supported involvement in the com- menting evidence-based prevention and inter- Title V: Enhancing Federal Support of Local munity and this is evident in their mission, as vention strategies. These strategies will be tar- Law Enforcement—Mynisha’s Law. Mynisha’s they seek to ‘‘extend our commitment beyond geted at young people who are involved, or at Law provides appropriate federal coordination our campus boundaries to the wider commu- risk of becoming involved, in gangs or the ju- and collaboration by requiring the placement nity through service initiatives and partner- venile or criminal justice system to redirect of an interagency task force—consisting of ships of mutual interest addressing local, re- them toward productive and law-abiding alter- representatives from the Departments of Jus- gional, national, and international opportunities natives. The Youth PROMISE Act will also en- tice, Labor, Education, HUD and HHS—to pre- and challenges.’’ hance state and local law enforcement efforts vent and address gang activity in specific des- Eastern Michigan University and its students regarding youth and gang violence. ignated high intensity gang areas. The inter- reach out a helping hand to the community in Title I: Federal Coordination of Local and agency task force would be responsible for so many different ways, from fundraising for Tribal Juvenile Justice Information and Efforts. identifying and coordinating access to federal Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, and St. Sec. 101 creates a PROMISE Advisory Panel. gang prevention resources, such as after- Jude’s Hospital to the students’ partnerships This Panel will assist the Office of Juvenile school programs, Job Corp programs, and low with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, S.O.S. com- Justice and Delinquency Prevention in select- income affordable housing. munity services, and Upward Bound. Even ing PROMISE community grantees. The Panel Sec. 511 authorizes the COPS Office to with all their academic commitments, students will also develop standards for the evaluation make grants to local and tribal governments at EMU still managed to provide over 38,000 of juvenile delinquency and criminal street with a PROMISE Council to develop commu- volunteer hours in the community through VI- gang activity prevention and intervention ap- nity-based programs that provide crime pre- SION and student organizations. This is a tes- proaches carried out under the PROMISE Act. vention, research, and intervention services tament to the great students and community Sec. 102 provides for specific data collection designed for gang members and at-risk youth. outreach programs at Eastern Michigan Uni- in each designated geographic area to assess Sec. 522 authorizes the Attorney General, in versity. the needs and existing resources for juvenile consultation with the Secretary of Health and Madam Speaker, the Carnegie Foundation delinquency and criminal street gang activity Human Services to award grants to partner- of Advancement of Teaching has bestowed its prevention and intervention. This data will then ships between a state mental health authority 2008 Community Engagement Classification facilitate the strategic geographic allocation of and one or more local public or private entities upon Eastern Michigan University because of resources provided under the Act to areas of to prevent or alleviate the effects of youth vio- its remarkable work to interact with, aid and greatest need for assistance. lence in urban communities with a high or in- improve its surrounding community. This is a Title II: PROMISE Grants. Sec. 201 estab- creasing incidence of such violence by pro- tremendous honor and it speaks to the fine lishes grants to enable local and tribal commu- viding violence-prevention education, men- character and great dedication of the univer- nities, via PROMISE Coordinating Councils, toring, counseling, and mental health services sity’s faculty, administration, and students. PCCs, Sec. 202, to conduct an objective as- to children and adolescents. Priority is given to EMU truly serves as a model for community sessment, Sec. 203, regarding juvenile delin- grant applicants that agree to use the grant in engagement between this nation’s higher edu- quency and criminal street gang activity and communities that lack the resources to ad- cation institutes and their respective commu- resource needs and strengths in the commu- dress youth violence. nities. I ask that you and all of my colleagues nity. Based upon the assessment, the PCCs Title VI: Precaution Act. To coordinate the join me in congratulating EMU on this remark- then will develop plans that include a broad volumes of data and research on crime pre- able accomplishment. array of evidence-based prevention and inter- vention and intervention, this Title creates a f vention programs. These programs will be re- national commission on crime prevention and sponsive to the needs and strengths of the intervention strategies to identify those pro- THE INTRODUCTION OF THE community, account for the community’s cul- grams that are most ready for replication YOUTH PROMISE ACT tural and linguistic needs, and utilize ap- around the country, and to provide guidance in proaches that have been proven to be effec- a direct and accessible format to state and HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT tive in reducing involvement in or continuing local law enforcement on how to implement OF VIRGINIA involvement in delinquent conduct or criminal those strategies. The commission also would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES street gang activity. The PCCs can then apply identify those promising areas of crime pre- for federal funds, on the basis of greatest vention and intervention programming that Friday, February 13, 2009 need, to implement their PROMISE plans, would benefit from further research and devel- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I Sec. 211–213. Title II also provides for na- opment, and would report to federal, state, rise today, along with the gentleman from tional evaluation of PROMISE programs and and local law enforcement on the outcomes of Delaware, Mr. CASTLE, to introduce the ‘‘Youth activities, Sec. 222, based on performance a grant program administered by the National Prison Reduction through Mentoring, Interven- standards developed by the PROMISE Advi- Institute of Justice to pilot programs in these tion, Support and Education Act’’, or ‘‘Youth sory Panel. areas and test their effectiveness. The use of PROMISE Act,’’ a bill we believe will greatly Title III: PROMISE Research Center. Sec. this information would ensure that the criminal reduce crime and its associated costs and 301 establishes a National Research Center justice community is investing its limited re- losses. Companion legislation to this bill is for Proven Juvenile Justice Practices. This sources in the most cost-effective way pos- also being filed today in the Senate by Sen- Center will collect and disseminate information sible. ator CASEY of Pennsylvania, and Senator to PROMISE Coordinating Councils and the Title VII: Additional Improvements to Juve- SNOWE of Maine. public on current research and other informa- nile Justice. Sec. 701 provides additional im- The Youth PROMISE Act implements the tion about evidence-based and promising provements to current laws affecting juvenile best policy recommendations from crime pol- practices related to juvenile delinquency and delinquency and criminal street gang activity, icy makers, researchers, practitioners, ana- criminal street gang activity and intervention. including support for youth victim and witness lysts, and law enforcement officials from Sec. 302 provides for regional academic re- protection programs. Sec. 702 provides for an across the political spectrum concerning search partners to assist PCCs in developing expansion of the Mentoring Initiatives program evidence- and research-based strategies to re- their assessments and plans. for system-involved youth. And Sec. 703 calls duce gang violence and crime. Under the Title IV: Youth-Oriented Policing Services. for a study on adolescent development and Youth PROMISE Act, communities facing the Sec. 402 provides, within the office of Com- the effectiveness of juvenile sentences in the greatest youth gang and crime challenges will munity Oriented Policing Services, for the hir- Federal system. be able to enact a comprehensive response to ing and training of Youth Oriented Policing, During my more than 30 years of public prevention and intervention of youth violence YOPS, officers to address juvenile delin- service, I have learned that when it comes to through a coordinated response that includes quency and criminal street gang activity in co- crime policy, we have a choice—we can re- the active involvement of representatives from ordination with PCCs and other local youth duce crime or we can play politics. For far too

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.029 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2009 long, Congress has chosen to play politics by dren from a cradle to prison pipeline to a cra- Fight Crime: Invest in Kids enacting so-called ‘‘tough on crime’’ slogans dle to college, or jobs, pipeline. All the credible Girls Inc. such as ‘‘three strikes and you’re out’’ , ‘‘man- research and evidence shows that a con- Human Rights Watch datory minimum sentencing’’, ‘‘life without pa- Immigrant Justice Network tinuum of evidenced-based prevention and Institute for Community Peace role’’, ‘‘abolish parole’’ or ‘‘you do the adult intervention programs for youth identified as International Community Corrections As- crime, you do the adult time’’. My personal fa- being at risk of involvement in delinquent be- sociation vorite is ‘‘no cable TV.’’ You can imagine the havior, and those already involved, will greatly Justice Policy Institute cable guy disconnecting the cable and then reduce crime and save much more than they Juvenile Justice Trainers Association waiting for the crime rate to drop. As appeal- cost when compared to the avoided law en- Legal Action Center ing as these policies may sound, their impacts forcement and social welfare expenditures. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Serv- range from a negligible reduction in crime to ice There are programs for teen pregnancy pre- Mennonite Central Committee Washington an increase in crime. vention, pre-natal care, new parent training, However, over the past two decades, we Office nurse home visits, Head Start, quality edu- Mental Health America continued to enact slogan-based sentencing cation, after-school programs, Summer recre- Mexican American Legal Defense & Edu- policies. As a result, the United States now ation and jobs, guaranteed college scholar- cational Fund (MALDEF) has the highest average incarceration rate of ships, and job-training that have been scientif- National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of any nation in the world. At over 700 persons ically proven to cost-effectively reduce crime. the Good Shepherd incarcerated for every 100,000 in the popu- And the research reveals that these programs National African-American Drug Policy lation, the U.S. far exceeds the world average Coalition, Inc. are most effective when provided in the con- National Alliance to End Homelessness incarceration rate of about 100 per 100,000. text of a coordinated, collaborative local strat- Russia is the next closest in rate of incarcer- National Alliance for Faith and Justice egy involving law enforcement, social services National Association for the Advancement ation with about 600 per 100,000 citizens. and other local public and private entities of Colored People (NAACP) Every other major incarcerator is much below working with children identified as at risk of in- National Association of Blacks in Criminal that. Among countries most comparable to the volvement in the criminal justice system. This Justice U.S., Great Britain is 146 per 100,000, Aus- is what the Youth PROMISE Act provides for. National Association of Criminal Defense tralia is 126, Canada is 107, Germany is 95, Lawyers Aside from reducing crime and providing France is 85, and Japan is 62. India, the National Association of Juvenile Correc- better results in the lives of our youth, many world’s largest Democracy, is 36 per 100,000 tional Agencies of these programs funded under the Youth and China, the world’s largest country by pop- National Association of Secondary School PROMISE Act will save more money than they ulation, is 118 per 100,000. Since 1970, the Principals cost. The state of Pennsylvania implemented National Black Caucus of Local Elected Of- number of individuals incarcerated in the U.S. in 100 communities across the state a process ficials (NBC–LEO) has risen from approximately 300,000 to over very similar to the one provided for in the National Black Police Association 2 million. Youth PROMISE Act. The state found that it National Center for Youth Law All this increase in incarceration does not National Consortium of TASC (Treatment come for free. Since 1982, the cost of incar- saved, on average, $5 for every $1 spent dur- Accountability for Safer Communities) Pro- ceration in this country has risen from $9 bil- ing the study period. grams lion annually to over $65 billion a year. The bill is supported by 69 original co-spon- National Council for Community Behav- And the U.S. has some of the world’s most sors. A coalition of over 200 national, state ioral Health severe punishments for crime, including for ju- and local organizations, listed below, sup- National Council of La Raza veniles. Of the more than 2400 juveniles now ported the Youth PROMISE Act last Congress, National Council on Crime and Delin- quency serving sentences of life without parole, all are and we expect that list to continue to grow this Congress. We know how to reduce crime and National Council on Educating Black Chil- in the U.S. Some were given their sentence as dren first-time offenders under circumstances such we know that we can do it in a way that saves National Council for Urban (Gang) Peace, as being a passenger in a car from which much more money that it costs. Our children, Justice and Empowerment there was a drive-by shooting. victims of crime, taxpayers and our economy National Education Association The impact of all this focus on tough law en- can no longer afford for us to delay adoption National Federation of Families for Chil- forcement approaches falls disproportionately of the Youth PROMISE Act. So, I ask my col- dren’s Mental Health on minorities, particularly Blacks and His- leagues to join me in passing and this bill and National Head Start Association seeing to it that it is quickly enacted into law. National Hire Network panics. While the average incarceration rate in National Immigration Project of the Na- the United States is 7 times the international ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE YOUTH tional Lawyers Guild average, for Blacks the average rate is over PROMISE ACT National Juvenile Defender Center 2200 per 100,000, and the rate in some juris- NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS National Juvenile Detention Association dictions exceeds 4,000 per 100,000 Blacks, a Alliance for Children and Families National Juvenile Justice Network rate 40 times the international average. For American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Network for Youth Black boys being born today, the Sentencing American Correctional Association National Organization of Concerned Black Project estimates that one in every three will American Council of Chief Defenders Men, Inc. end up incarcerated in their lifetime without an American Federation of School Adminis- National Partnership for Juvenile Services trators, AFL-CIO National Parent Teacher Association appropriate intervention. These children are on American Federation of Teachers (AFT) (PTA) what the Children’s Defense Fund has de- American Jewish Congress National Trust for the Development of Af- scribed as a ‘‘cradle-to-prison pipeline.’’ American Psychological Association rican-American Men Despite all of our concentration on being Asian American Justice Center National Urban League tough on crime, the problem persists and re- ASPIRA, Inc. National Women’s Law Center ports suggest that it is growing in some juris- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Penal Reform International dictions. While nothing in the Youth PROMISE Campaign for Youth Justice Presbyterian Church (USA), Washington Act eliminates any of the current tough on Catholic Charities USA Office Center for Children’s Law and Policy Prison Legal News crime laws, and while it is understood that law Child Welfare League of America Prisons Foundation enforcement will still continue to enforce those Children’s Defense Fund Southeast Asia Resource Action Center laws, research and analysis, as well as com- Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Southern Poverty Law Center mon sense, tells us that no matter how tough Errants (CURE), International The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, we are on the people we prosecute today, un- Coalition for Juvenile Justice Public Policy Section less we are addressing the underlying reasons Coalition on Human Needs The Rebecca Project for Human Rights for their developing into serious criminals, Correctional Education Association The School Social Work Association of nothing will change. The next wave of offend- Council for Educators of At-Risk and De- America ers will simply replace the ones we take out linquent Youth The Sentencing Project Council for Opportunity in Education Therapeutic Communities of America and the crimes continue. So, just continuing to Council of Juvenile Correctional Adminis- (TCA) be ‘‘tough’’ will have little long term impact on trators (CJCA) Time Dollar Youth Court crime. Covenant House International Head- TimeBanks USA There is now overwhelming evidence to quarters Unitarian Universalist Association of Con- show that it is entirely feasible to move chil- Federal CURE gregations

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.031 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 13, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E287 United Church of Christ, Justice and Wit- Midwest Juvenile Defender Center (IL) HONORING THE LIFE AND MEM- ness Ministries Minnesota Juvenile Justice Coalition (MN) ORY OF CHIRICAHUA APACHE United Methodist Church, General Board of Mississippi CURE (MS) LEADER GOYATHLAY, ALSO Church and Society United Neighborhood Centers of America Mississippi Youth Justice Project (MS) KNOWN AS GERONIMO, ON THE VOICES for America’s Children New Hampshire Association of Criminal 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS W. Haywood Burns Institute Defense Lawyers (NH) DEATH Washington Office on Latin America New Jersey Association on Correction (NJ) World Vision New Mexico Council on Crime and Delin- HON. TOM COLE Youth Law Center quency (NM) OF OKLAHOMA Youth Matter America New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE ORGANIZATIONS sociation (NM) Friday, February 13, 2009 ACLU of Illinois (IL) Pacific Juvenile Defender Center (CA) ACLU of North Carolina (NC) Parents Who Care Coalition (SD) Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, as the Repub- ACLU of Ohio (OH) lican Co-Chair of the Native American Caucus Action for Children North Carolina (NC) Parents, Youth, Children and Family Training Institute (AL) and as the only enrolled tribal member in Con- Advocates for Children and Youth (MD) gress, I rise today in recognition of the 100th Alabama Youth Justice Coalition Partnership for Safety and Justice (OR) Anniversary of the passing of a Native Amer- Alston Wilkes Society (SC) Puerto Rico Association of Criminal De- Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Office of Re- fense Lawyers (PR) ican hero, Goyathlay, more commonly known storative Justice (CA) Public Justice Center (MD) as Geronimo. Asian Law Caucus (CA) Born into one of the most dangerous eras in ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. (WI) PTA of Illinois (IL) Native American history in 1829, this Apache Barrios Unidos—Santa Cruz Chapter (CA) Southern Juvenile Defender Center (AL) leader devoted his life to leading his people Barrios Unidos—Virginia Chapter (VA) Texas Criminal Justice Coalition (TX) both spiritually and militarily. Though out- CASA of Maryland, Inc. (MD) The Fortune Society (NY) Center for Community Alternatives (NY) numbered and less armed, Goyathlay valiantly The Law Offices of Public Defender Ben- Central American Legal Assistance (NY) and successfully fought both Mexican and nett H. Brummer (Miami-Dade Public De- Chicago Area Project (IL) American troops in order to maintain the inde- fender’s Office) (FL) Children’s Action Alliance (AZ) pendence of his own people for decades. Children’s Campaign, Inc. (FL) The Pendulum Foundation (CO) Even when his own wife and children were Citizens for Juvenile Justice (MA) The Poor People’s Alliance, Connecticut killed by attacking soldiers, his resolve never Columbia Heights Shaw Family Collabo- Chapter (CT) ended to keep his people free and safe. rative (DC) The S.T.O.P. Family Investment Center at Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance (CT) In 1886, when the United States govern- Oakmont North (VA) ment launched an expedition to capture Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Of- Southern Poverty Law Center (AL) fice (CA) Goyathlay, he never rested. Constantly mov- Correctional Association of New York (NY) Tennessee Commission on Children and ing, and exhausted, he demonstrated true Council for Children’s Rights (NC) Youth (TN) leadership and resolve by and preventing his DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (DC) UNC Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of band of Apaches from resigning their sov- DC NAACP Youth Council (DC) North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (NC) ereignty to the United States government. Delaware Center for Justice (DE) When Goyathlay and his band were finally Equal Justice Initiative (AL) United Church of Christ, Justice and Wit- Facilitating Leadership in Youth (FLY) ness Ministries (OH) captured, they were moved as prisoners of (DC) Virginia Coalition for Juvenile Justice war to several different bases in Florida, Ala- Faith Communities for Families and Chil- (VA) bama and Oklahoma. Finally, Goyathlay was dren (CA) Virginia Commonwealth University School transferred to Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma Families & Allies of Virginia’s Youth (VA) of Education (VA) were he is buried today. Families & Friends of La.’s Incarcerated On this 100th Anniversary of his death, it is Children (LA) Virginia Commonwealth University Center for School-Community Collaboration (VA) my sincerest hope, that his descendants might Families Moving Forward (CT) find healing and peace as they heal from the Florida Public Defender Association, Inc. Virginia C.U.R.E. (VA) (FL) VOICES for Alabama’s Children (AL) tragedies suffered by their ancestors. Today, Florida Public Defender, Fourth Judicial VOICES for Children in Nebraska (NE) Goyathlay can serve as an example for all of Circuit (FL) VOICES for Ohio’s Children (OH) Indian Country. Though the United States pol- Florida Families for Fair Sentences (FL) Washington Association of Criminal De- icy toward Indian Country has drastically im- Franklin County Public Defender (OH) fense Lawyers (WA) proved since the time of Goyathlay, the fight Fusion Partnerships, Inc. (MD) Washington Defender Association (WA) for tribal sovereignty is far from over. His Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism and strong dedication to this principle as well as Drug Abuse Outreach Program (OH) Washington Defender Association’s Immi- Homies Unidos (CA) gration Project (WA) his determined leadership is truly inspirational H.O.P.E., Inc (KS) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (PA) for all those fighting for Native Americans Identity, Inc. (MD) Youth Advocacy Project of the Committee today. John Howard Association of Illinois (IL) for Public Counsel Services (MA) Again, Madam Speaker, I am proud to JustChildren (VA) speak today to honor one of the greatest Na- Young America Works Public Charter Justice for DC Youth (DC) School (DC) tive American heroes in history. As the San Juvenile Justice Center of Suffolk Univer- Carols Apache Tribe and others throughout In- sity Law School (NY) ELECTED OFFICIALS AND ACADEMICS dian Country gather to honor the life of this Juvenile Justice Coalition (OH) Donna M. Bishop, Northeastern University great leader, I wish them all the best and hope Juvenile Justice Initiative of Illinois (IL) (MA) Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana (LA) that this anniversary is a marker of healing for Kansas CURE (KS) Susan J. Carstens, Psy.D., L.P. Juvenile the Apaches and all Native peoples. Specialist, Crystal Police Dept. (MN) L.A. Youth Justice Coalition (CA) f Latin American Youth Center (DC) The Honorable Toni Harp, Connecticut Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc. State Senator 202ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE (CA) The Honorable Alice L. Bordsen, North WESTERN STAR Life Pieces to Masterpieces, Inc. (DC) Carolina State Representatives Law Office of Anthony J. Keber (MA) Jolanta Juszkiewicz, Ph.D., American Uni- HON. JEAN SCHMIDT Maryland Juvenile Justice Coalition (MD) versity (D.C.) OF OHIO Maryland Office of the Public Defender The Honorable Kelvin Rolda´ n, Connecticut IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (MD) State Representative Mental Health Association in Pennsyl- Friday, February 13, 2009 Tony Roshan Samara, George Mason Uni- vania (PA) Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise Michigan Council on Crime and Delin- versity (VA) quency (MI) Earle Williams, Psy.D. Hampton Univer- today to honor the oldest weekly newspaper in Mid-Atlantic Juvenile Defender Center, sity, (VA) Ohio. The Western Star, published in Leb- Juvenile Law and Policy Clinic, University Aaron Kupchik, Ph.D., University of Dela- anon, Ohio is celebrating its 202nd anniver- of Richmond School of Law (VA) ware sary today. This newspaper also holds the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:38 Feb 14, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.033 E13FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2009 proud record of being the second oldest news- She was born on February 8, 1904 in Bar- Lenawee County AFL–CIO Central Labor paper of any kind to be published in Ohio, and bados, West Indies. She migrated to the Council (CLC). On January 28, 1959, nine the oldest newspaper bearing its original name United States in 1924 and resided with family local unions from the American Federation of west of the Appalachian Mountains. in Harlem. A few years later, she married Labor, known as the Monroe Central Labor The Newspaper was first published on Feb- Samuel Lovell and relocated to Brooklyn, New Union, and sixteen local unions from the Con- ruary 13, 1807 by John McLean, a former York. gress of Industrial Organizations, known as member of this great body. Mr. Mclean also Mrs. Lovell is the mother of the late Muriel the Monroe County CIO Industrial Union served our nation as United States Postmaster Lovell Sealy and the mother of Dr. Alvin Council, held a merger convention in the his- General, and an Associate Justice on the Ohio Lovell. She has three grandchildren, Angela toric Philip Murray Building in downtown Mon- and United States Supreme Courts. Graham and Kelley Sealy and Alison Lovell; roe, Michigan. Currently, the paper is owned and published two great grandchildren, Philip and Amanda The purpose of this convention was to dis- by Cox Communications, which was founded Graham; one great great granddaughter, solve their Charters of the Monroe Central by James Middleton Cox, who also served as Angelique; nephews, nieces and cousins, in- Labor Union and the Monroe County CIO In- a Member of this House. cluding New York State Supreme Court Jus- dustrial Union Council and adopt a new con- Madam Speaker, The Western Star is an tice Valerie Brathwaite Nelson. stitution under which the two organizations award winning weekly newspaper that exem- She enjoys reading, history, the company of would merge and form one new organization. plifies the ideal of a free press, one of this na- family and friends and participating in lively On February 9, 1959, the National AFL–CIO tion’s greatest rights. Today, I ask my col- social and political discussions. She was a granted a charter to the Monroe County AFL– leagues to join me in recognizing the 202 year strong supporter of Barack Obama during the CIO Central Labor Council tradition of the Western Star and in wishing recent campaign and was proud to witness the The Central Labor Council has worked for the newspaper continued success in the fu- historic occasion and celebrated his Inaugura- 50 years to secure a united action of union ture. tion as the 44th President of the United Locals to protect, maintain and advance the interest of all working people. These efforts in- f States. Mrs. Lovell was an avid gardener until re- clude building support and advocacy for work- TRIBUTE TO THE DAUGHTERS OF cently; she was the recipient of the 2003 er friendly legislation, furthering the accept- SUNSET Award for the Greenest Block in Brooklyn. ance of collective bargaining in the workplace As we celebrate the various events honoring and educating the general public on the impor- HON. JO ANN EMERSON African Americans during the month of Feb- tance of the American Labor Movement. The OF MISSOURI ruary, I truly believe we should include the CLC’s commitment to the betterment of their community has never waivered, and their un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name of Ms. Edith Lovell. I am proud to join the United States Congress and our nation in selfish willingness to lead by example has un- Friday, February 13, 2009 honoring this great trailblazer. doubtedly contributed to a higher standard of Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise f living for—not only union members, but for all today to commend the Daughters of Sunset, people in Monroe, Lenawee, and the sur- an active group of leaders in Sikeston, Mis- TRIBUTE TO LIBBY GREER rounding communities. souri, devoted to the improvement of our com- The Monroe County AFL–CIO Central Labor munity. The Daughters of Sunset were found- HON. ALLEN BOYD Council mission statement has not strayed ed in 1984, and this year they celebrate their OF FLORIDA from its original purpose and remains com- 25th anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitted to education, organizing, mobilizing and In southern Missouri, we are very fortunate Friday, February 13, 2009 creating activities for the common good and to have many organizations that serve their welfare of their community. Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I rise today neighbors and create opportunities for young Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues with mixed emotions to pay tribute to my de- Americans. One of the cornerstones of the rise and join me in commending the Monroe/ parting Chief of Staff, Libby Greer. Libby has Daughters of Sunset is a scholarship program Lenawee County AFL–CIO Central Labor spent the last 71⁄2 years with my office, where that enables young people in Sikeston to Council on 50 years of advocacy for workers she has served as my trusted advisor, my achieve the dream of attending college. It’s and tremendous service to the community. right arm, and my friend. f truly a program that opens doors to talented As people who know her will tell you, Libby students that would never be available to them has a knowledge of policy and a political acu- HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVER- otherwise. Even better, the recipients of the men that have made her a compelling force. SARY OF AMHERST, MASSACHU- Daughters of Sunset scholarship often take She has been a steadfast leader in both my SETTS the lesson of this local support to heart; they office and within the Blue Dogs, while serving stay in southern Missouri to put their edu- as a mentor to countless folks. Her contribu- cations to work and give back to the commu- HON. JOHN W. OLVER tion to my public service and commitment to OF MASSACHUSETTS nity that sent them to college. the people of North Florida have made a last- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The philosophy of the Daughters of Sunset ing impression from Washington, D.C. all the Friday, February 13, 2009 is grounded in community service. They seek way down to Florida. out opportunities to recognize the service of It is with immense gratitude that I thank Mr. OLVER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to others, and they are recognized throughout Libby for her years of service and friendship. celebrate the founding of Amherst, Massachu- the community as a reliable friend to any Words simply cannot express how much she setts 250 years ago on February 13, 1759. neighbor in need of a helping hand. has meant to me, to my family, and to my The following history provided by the Amherst We are fortunate to have the Daughters of Historical Society paints a fascinating picture public service efforts for the past 71⁄2 years. Sunset in Sikeston, and I am very proud to Today, I join my wife, Cissy, in wishing her of a town I have been honored to represent congratulate them on 25 years of service to much happiness and the best of luck in this my entire legislative career. the Eighth Congressional District and to com- new chapter of her life. Two hundred fifty years ago, a section of mend them to the U.S. House of Representa- Hadley, Massachusetts became the district of f tives for all of their good works. Amherst when local men petitioned the gov- f IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH AN- ernment of Massachusetts Bay to incorporate NIVERSARY OF MONROE/ Hadley’s Second Precinct (as Amherst was of- TRIBUTE TO MRS. EDITH LOVELL LENAWEE COUNTY AFL–CIO CEN- ficially called) as a district which could hold TRAL LABOR COUNCIL town meetings and govern itself. On February HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS 13, 1759, a bill was passed and the royal gov- OF NEW YORK HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ernor, Thomas Pownall, named the new dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN trict ‘‘Amherst’’ to honor his friend General Jeffery Amherst, who had recently led a suc- Friday, February 13, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessful military expedition against the French Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, on February Friday, February 13, 2009 in Canada. 8, 2009, Mrs. Edith Lovell, a resident of Brook- Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker. I rise today Hadley famers, who had been grazing their lyn, New York, celebrated her 105th birthday. to honor the 50th anniversary of the Monroe/ cattle on Amherst lands since the late 1600s,

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The richer soils closer to the Connecticut River, but and services and a tax base largely funded by Truman Benedict School is named after him the Amherst land was fertile enough and, dur- property tax on private residences. Slightly and Truman was named the 1990 San ing a brief peaceful period in the late 1720s, more than half of Amherst’s land is in use by Clemente Citizen of the Year. a few farmers ventured to establish Amherst the colleges and university or remains under Truman’s tireless passion for community homesteads. conservation or agricultural restriction. Towns- service and education has contributed im- In the 1750s, more farms sprang up and the people watch and wait as the resolutions to mensely to the betterment of the community of population of ‘‘East Hadley’’ topped that of the these economic issues evolve and define Am- San Clemente, California. I am proud to call original settlement, but inhabitants were still herst’s future. Truman a fellow community member, Amer- required to travel to Hadley to conduct town Once again, I am proud and honored to rep- ican and friend. I know that many community business and pay taxes, for which they re- resent this town rich in history and community. members are grateful for his service and sa- ceived little in return. This led, naturally, to the Please join me in congratulating the Town of lute him as he receives the ‘‘Outstanding Life- locals desire to govern themselves. Amherst as it celebrates its 250th Founders time Achievement Award.’’ But Amherst’s history goes back much far- Day. f ther. About 1,000 years ago, native peoples f who lived and fanned all over Southern New IN REMEMBRANCE OF TOM TRIBUTE TO TRUMAN BENEDICT England, including the area that became Am- CLIFFORD, PRESIDENT EMER- herst, met regularly at sites along the Con- ITUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF necticut River for fishing, feasting, and social- HON. KEN CALVERT NORTH DAKOTA izing. The Norwottucks, one of those groups, OF CALIFORNIA traveled through Amherst and probably set up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EARL POMEROY temporary campsites along the Fort and Mill Friday, February 13, 2009 OF NORTH DAKOTA Rivers. They used two major trails, a path that Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later became Bay Road and one in the area to honor and pay tribute to an individual Friday, February 13, 2009 of Pulpit Hill and East Leverett Roads. whose dedication and contributions to the The beginnings of the town we know today community of San Clemente, California are Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, Tom were not only built by those original farmers exceptional. San Clemente has been fortunate Clifford was the most influential leader of the from Hadley and surrounding communities but to have dynamic and dedicated community University of North Dakota in its entire history. by Africans who were brought here as slaves, leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their I feel fortunate that he was president during torn from their homelands and families. Up time and talent and make their communities a my years there. I had the opportunity to work through the 1770s, slaves were bought, sold, better place to live and work. Truman Benedict with him as a student senator, state legislator leased, and traded in Amherst. They worked is one of these individuals. On February 19, and member of the U.S. Congress. He was on their owners’ houses and farms and were 2009, the San Clemente Chamber of Com- one of the finest people I’ve ever known. always subject to being sold away from their merce will honor Truman with their ‘‘Out- Tom Clifford was a giant in every aspect of families. During this same period, several free standing Lifetime Achievement Award.’’ his life, from his service as a decorated Ma- blacks also lived in Amherst. Truman Benedict moved to San Clemente in rine Corps veteran during World War II to his Today, descendants from every group rep- 1949, along with his wife Betty. A credentialed lasting legacy at the University of North Da- resenting Amherst’s ‘‘First Comers’’ can be teacher educated at Whittier College in Los kota. found living in town and throughout the Con- Angeles, Truman first began teaching seventh During his 21-year tenure at the helm of necticut River Valley. graders at Las Palmas. A Superintendent who UND, President Clifford oversaw a period of What distinguished Amherst from other Con- had originally come to the ‘‘village,’’ as San tremendous growth, in everything from enroll- necticut Valley farming towns was an early in- Clemente was known, in 1944, selected Tru- ment—from 8,400 to more than 12,000 stu- terest in education. Between 1814 and 1821, man for the job of seventh grade teacher. dents—to research grants and contracts—from Amherst citizens established both Amherst While renting a place on Avenida Pelayo, $6.4 million to $40 million—to evolving the uni- Academy and Amherst College. As early as Truman continued for five years to teach at versity through the amazing growth of the 1847, Massachusetts citizens began thinking Las Palmas School where he worked for $180 aerospace program and the Center for Innova- about the need for agricultural education, a month. Truman Benedict became Principal tion. which paved the way for the founding of the of Las Palmas School, and in 1956 was Tom Clifford’s influence extended far be- Massachusetts Agricultural College in Amherst named Superintendent of the San Clemente yond education. When it came to diversifying in 1863. In this same period, Amherst boasted Elementary School District, which included Las the region’s economy and creating new high small-scale manufacturing (and later large- Palmas and Concordia schools. paying jobs and rewarding careers, Tom scale hat factories) but without a large, power- In 1965 when the Capistrano Unified School Clifford was viewed by all parties as North Da- ful river, manufacturing never blossomed as it District, encompassing San Juan Capistrano, kota’s ‘‘wise man.’’ His counsel was often did in other Massachusetts communities. Am- Capistrano Beach and San Clemente, was sought and freely given. His creative contribu- herst remained an agricultural and educational formed, Truman was named Assistant Super- tion will live on in our region through the new community. intendent in charge of curriculum and the certi- opportunities he helped grow. It was the establishment of the University of fying of teaching personnel. He eventually be- Tom Clifford never stopped being an excel- Massachusetts in 1947 and its post-World War came Superintendent, then Deputy Super- lent athlete and the number one fan of the II expansion, the opening of Hampshire Col- intendent of the district. From there Truman Fighting Sioux. When I was a student he was lege in 1970, and the attendant population in- went on to serve as a San Clemente City the best handball player at the university— crease and development boom that threatened Councilman, City Mayor and member of and turning back challengers decades younger Amherst’s small town character and natural volunteer for many civic groups. than he was. beauty. Citizens responded with local laws to Teaching came natural to Truman Benedict. One particularly fond memory I cherish preserve agricultural land and to limit develop- As the smallest person in Los Angeles to ever came from a trip I took with Tom to the NCAA ment. By the late 1960s, the town was noted play varsity basketball, Truman expected a lot Division H national championship in Alabama for being progressive and socially conscious, of himself, and said that he was inspired by in 2001. The Fighting Sioux slugged it out for with outspoken citizens bringing national and teachers who expected a lot out of him in re- 4 quarters but trailed by 4 points with time al- international issues to the local level. This turn. Truman became a teacher because he most done. The Sioux connected on a short independent spirit, combined with good enjoyed school and working with kids. It fol- pass, but suddenly the runner broke free and schools, open spaces, and a vibrant intellec- lows that in his career he was most often scampered nearly 80 yards for the winning tual life, has made Amherst a magnet for new- called upon to handle the older and brightest touchdown. Although Tom was seated in the comers. children. president’s box along side the president and a There are also other Amhersts: a home to In addition to his distinguished career as an few boisterous alumni from the other team, immigrants from all over the world; a place educator and public servant, Truman is also a Tom didn’t shout or say much, but his deep

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Ms. Knott has also received the Vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success in the lives of his students and the President’s ‘‘Hammer Award’’ for business re- Friday, February 13, 2009 ongoing economic activity he helped create in engineering in 1996 and has been confirmed our region. into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin, Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise President Tom Clifford was one of the great- the patron saint of Logistics. today to remember a good man and a great est North Dakotans we have ever known. I am Madam Speaker, I wish to commend Ms. American, the Honorable Donald C. Alex- proud to have been his friend, and I will never Claudia S. Knott on her retirement from Fed- ander. Don’s recent passing was a great loss forget his sterling example of integrity and eral civil service. She epitomizes the dedica- to those who loved him and to our Nation as strong leadership. tion and professionalism that make our Fed- a whole. He was a man of dignity and integrity f eral government a model all over the world. whose brilliance was exceeded only by his kindness and generosity of spirit. RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- f Don is perhaps best remembered for his MENTS OF CLAUDIA S. KNOTT distinguished tenure as head of the Internal A TRIBUTE TO A.V. JONES, JR. Revenue Service (IRS) in the 1970s. Don al- HON. JAMES P. MORAN ways stood firmly on the side of right, and fa- OF VIRGINIA HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER mously resisted President Nixon’s attempts to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES use the IRS to persecute his political enemies. OF TEXAS Friday, February 13, 2009 This was utterly in character for Don—he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hated injustice in any form, and fought against Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I it his entire adult life. He was a dedicated pub- Friday, February 13, 2009 rise today to honor the accomplishments of lic servant, and served on numerous Federal Ms. Claudia ‘‘Scottie’’ Knott, who will retire Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I commissions, including the Martin Luther King, from the Defense Logistics Agency, Fort would like to take this time to recognize A.V. Jr., Federal Holiday Commission. Belvoir, Virginia, on March 1, 2009. Ms. Jones, Jr. for his dedication to the West Cen- Don never bragged about his distinguished Knott’s distinguished government career spans tral Texas Municipal Water District. A.V. re- military service, but he was a true American 31 years, and her record of achievement dur- tired last year after 46 years of continuous patriot who loved his country deeply. He was ing this period reflects greatly upon herself service to the District, which includes the cities a twice-decorated veteran of World War II who and upon the organizations with which she of Abilene, Albany, Anton, and Breckenridge. served in Europe as a forward artillery ob- has served. A.V. Jones, Jr. was born in Wichita Falls, server and received the Silver Star and the Ms. Knott has served as DLA’s Senior Pro- Texas in 1932 and moved shortly after to Al- Bronze Star. curement Executive/Component Acquisition bany, Texas, where he has lived ever since. Don was an honors graduate of Yale and Executive (SPE/CAE) since 2001. Under this After graduating from Oklahoma University Harvard Law School and one of the smartest position Ms. Knott was responsible for the de- with a Bachelors of Science in Petroleum Ge- tax lawyers our country has ever seen. His velopment, application, and oversight of DLA ology, A.V. settled in Albany with his wife, Pat. wise counsel on tax policy was sought by acquisition, policy, plans, programs, functional They have two children, Patti Holloway of Abi- Members of Congress across the political systems and operations. She has overall ac- lene, Texas and K.C. Jones of Albany, Texas. spectrum, including myself. Don believed that quisition management responsibilities for the A.V. joined the West Central Texas Munic- the tax code could be an instrument of justice, Agency including an annual Agency acquisi- ipal Water District in 1962. During his nearly and worked his entire adult life to make it tion program exceeding $38 billion. half-century of service, A.V. served twice as more simple and more fair for every American. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Ms. Knott has President of the District. Under his leadership, Don never quit trying to make this country followed a wide-ranging career of increasing the District oversaw and completed the con- better. He came to work every day well into responsibility culminating in her appointment struction of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir and his eighties. His thorough knowledge of the as Director of Acquisition Management. In its pumping system and pipeline that provides tax code on a technical level, the legislature 1978, she entered the Federal service as a water to the District’s four member cities. A.V. process on a practical level, and the context of program assistant for the Department of Agri- worked to maintain and preserve the Hubbard the times on a historic level made his counsel culture and in 1981 was selected into the De- Creek Reservoir as a secure long-term water and guidance second to none. fense Logistics Agency Intern Program. In In addition to his many professional accom- source for the District by exploring and pur- 1993 she was accepted into the Industrial Col- plishments, Don was a loyal and loving friend. suing alternate sources for the cities. lege of the Armed Forces (ICAF), Defense Ac- He was the consummate gentleman, and his quisition University. After ICAF Ms. Knott went A successful entrepreneur in the oil and gas unstinting generosity and courtesy were widely to work for the Assistant Deputy Under Sec- industry, A.V. and his family founded several admired. Don had a sharp wit, a ready charm, retary of Defense (Acquisition Reform/Elec- oil and gas exploration companies. He is a and a perpetual twinkle in his eye. He was al- tronic Commerce). In 1997, Ms. Knott became Vice President of the Texas Oil and Gas As- ways humble, kind, and loving to those around the Assistant Executive Director, Procurement sociation, is on the Board of Directors of the him. He will be dearly missed, but never for- at the Defense Logistics Agency. American Petroleum Institute, and is a past gotten. President of the Independent Petroleum Asso- In 2003, Ms. Knott was selected by the Di- f rector, Defense Logistics Agency, to be the ciation of America. Moreover, A.V. is a former Deputy Director, Logistics Operations. As the President of the Board of Trustees of the Al- BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION CON- deputy, she was responsible for DLA’s supply, bany Independent School District. DEMNING IRAN’S PERSECUTION distribution and reutilization and marketing A.V. brought his spirit of leadership and his OF BAHA’IS business areas which resulted in over $30 bil- knack for success from the oil and gas indus- lion in sales and services to the United States try to the Water District. As a Director and Of- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK military and federal customers. Ms. Knott ficer, A.V. had a profound impact on reaching OF ILLINOIS served as the Deputy Director, Logistics Oper- the District’s goal of providing a safe and reli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able source of water through the management ations until her appointment to Director, Acqui- Friday, February 13, 2009 sition Management in 2007, a principal staff of existing resources and the pursuit of addi- code in DLA, as part of a reorganization to tional sources of water. ‘‘In Germany, they first came for the gyp- elevate contracting and contract management. Many people in West Texas can attribute sies, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a gypsy. Then they came for the Bolsheviks, Ms. Knott attended Florida Institute of Tech- the running water in their homes to the hard and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Bol- nology, Chapman College and the National work and commitment of A.V. Jones. Those in shevik. Then they came for the Jews, and I Defense University and is the recipient of nu- District 19, including myself, would like to didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then merous special achievement and performance thank him for a job well-done and extend to they came for the trade unionists and I awards including the Distinguished Civilian him our best wishes for his future endeavors. didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade

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Government of Iran to immediately release the WITH THE RECENT RISE IN The Baha’i Faith is the youngest of the seven Baha’i leaders and all others impris- ANTI-SEMITISM IN SOUTH AMER- world’s independent monotheistic religions. oned solely the basis of their religion. ICA Founded in Iran in 1844, it now claims more I urge President Obama and Secretary Clin- than 5 million adherents in 236 countries and ton, in concert with the international commu- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS territories. Gathering worshipers from nearly nity, to publicly condemn Iran’s persecution of OF FLORIDA every national, ethnic and religious back- its religious minorities and demand the release IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ground, the Baha’is preach tolerance, diversity of these seven community leaders. and equality. Friday, February 13, 2009 To an Islamic dictatorship that denies its f Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, people basic political and human rights, this PERSONAL EXPLANATION I rise today to introduce a resolution express- religion founded in Iran on the tenets of reli- ing growing concerns about the recent rise of gious tolerance remains an anathema to the anti-Semitism in South America, and the ac- Supreme Leader. And the world is standing by HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE companying acts of violence and hatred as Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its OF NEW YORK against members of the Jewish community Baha’i minority nears its final stages. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there. In 2006, Iran’s Armed Forces Command Friday, February 13, 2009 Throughout my life, and throughout my ten- Headquarters ordered the Ministry of Informa- ure in Congress, I have always condemned tion, the Revolutionary Guard, and the Police Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I re- the unconscionable spread of anti-Semitism Force to identify members of the Baha’i Faith gret that I do not have the opportunity to par- wherever it has raised its ugly head. There is in Iran and monitor their activities. ticipate in today’s debate due to the need to never an excuse to single out members of the In that same year, we saw the largest be back in my district. I sincerely appreciate Jewish community for attack, to destroy their roundup of Baha’is since the 1980s. The Ira- the Members of the House engaging in a mo- sacred property, to boycott their businesses, nian Interior Ministry ordered provincial offi- ment of silence to honor the memory of those or to perpetuate physical harm. cials to ‘‘cautiously and carefully monitor and who lost their lives in last night’s tragic acci- From Asia to Africa to Europe to the Middle manage’’ all Baha’i social activities. The Cen- dent in Clarence, NY. East, too many leaders have too often used tral Security Office of Iran’s Ministry of America’s current economic crisis has hit anti-Semitism to deflect attention from their Science, Research and Technology ordered western New York hard, and from the outset own failings, or to stir up their domestic popu- 81 Iranian universities to expel any student of this debate, I have expressed the need for lations for political gain. discovered to be a Baha’i. a timely, fiscally responsible recovery plan that We see the pernicious tidings of anti-Semi- In 2007, the situation worsened. More than provides the economy with the jumpstart it tism, this time in South America. In Ven- two-thirds of the Baha’is enrolled in univer- needs to create jobs. ezuela, Bolivia and Argentina, Jewish commu- sities were expelled once identified as Baha’is. This new Washington spending plan simply nities in recent weeks and months have been Police entered Baha’i homes and businesses fails to meet this common-sense standard of the subject of vicious attacks, verbal abuse, to collect details on family members. economic growth. It is far more focused on and government-supported expressions of ex- Twenty-live industries were ordered to deny growing Washington than it is on stimulating treme intolerance and intimidation. My resolu- licenses to Baha’is. Employers were pressured job creation and had I been present I would tion highlights some of these recent attacks, to fire Baha’i employees and banks were in- have voted no. including the January 30th assault on the structed to refuse loans to Baha’i-owned busi- In many ways, this spending bill is inferior to Tiferet Israel synagogue in Caracas, Ven- nesses. Baha’i cemeteries were destroyed. its predecessor. It creates nearly just as many ezuela, in which armed men using tear gas In November 2007, three Baha’i youths and expands more government programs violently ransacked this house of worship. were detained for educating underprivileged while severely limiting tax relief for small busi- While I am pleased that eleven suspects children. nesses, which create most of our economy’s have been arrested, I am disturbed to learn The following month, the Iranian Parliament new jobs. In fact, for every one dollar this that a majority of these men are police offi- published a draft Islamic penal code, requiring spending bill devotes to small-business tax re- cers. Indeed, the Venezuelan government of the death penalty for all ‘‘apostates’’—a term lief, Washington gets to keep more than 32 late has fostered a climate of hatred, openly applied to Baha’is and any convert away from dollars for itself to create new government pro- questioning the loyalties of Venezuela’s Jew- Islam. grams. ish community, and using recent events in On May 14. 2008, seven members of Iran’s Creating jobs in western New York has Israel to score cheap political points by assail- national Baha’i coordinating group were ar- been at the top of my ‘‘to-do’’ list since before ing members of the Jewish community. rested. This is reminiscent of the mass dis- I ran for Congress, when I was helping run a Madam Speaker, I could tell a similar story appearance and assumed murder of all the family manufacturing business. about events in Bolivia and Argentina, where members of the National Spiritual Assembly of That’s why I helped craft a timely, fiscally Jewish children have arrived at their schools the Baha’is of Iran in August, 1980. responsible economic recovery plan that cre- to find swastikas painted on walls and graffiti On August 1, 2008, the U.S. House of Rep- ates twice the jobs at half the cost of this admonishing Jews to leave the country. resentatives passed H. Res. 1008, con- Washington spending bill. Additionally, my re- These attacks are not isolated incidents of a demning the persecution of Baha’is in Iran and covery plan creates 184,000 more jobs for few bad apples, but rather reflect the system- calling for the immediate release of all Baha’is New Yorkers than this spending bill. atic use of violence and intimidation in the imprisoned solely on the basis of their religion. The plan I helped put together spurs job place of dialogue and debate. Anti-Semitism is Our bipartisan voice bought the Baha’i lead- creation right now by providing relief for 100 not a legitimate form of public protest. It never ership some time—but it appears only 6 percent of income taxpayers, preserving ‘‘net has been and it never will be. We cannot, in months. operating loss carryback’’ reforms that help good conscience, allow these acts of hatred to This week, the Government of Iran charged small business weather tough economic times, go unnoticed and unreported. I ask my col- the seven Baha’i leaders with ‘‘espionage for and implementing a tax deduction equal to 20 leagues to support this resolution to condemn Israel, insulting religious sanctities and propa- percent of income for those small businesses these acts of violence and to encourage the ganda against the Islamic republic.’’ Deputy with 500 or fewer employees. Venezuelan, Bolivian, and Argentinean gov- Tehran Prosecutor Hassan Haddad declared, Washington’s refusal to reform its spending ernments to take all necessary steps to en- ‘‘The charges against seven defendants in the habits and focus its efforts on job creation sure that anti-Semitism is not tolerated in case of the illegal Baha’i group were exam- puts significant taxpayer dollars at risk. In fact, South America.

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Madam Speaker, on rollcall guished House. involvement politically has contributed to the Nos. 54, 55, 56, 58, and 59, I was absent I salute Congressman DINGELL’s long com- progress of America by saving lives and em- from the House. Had I been present, I would mitment to public service, his impressive powering minority communities. have voted ‘‘yea.’’ record of accomplishment, and his defense of Ida B. Wells, a prominent civil rights activist working Americans. I urge my colleagues to f and resident of Illinois, was the co-founder of join me in honoring his service by voting for H. the NAACP. Wells is most known for her jour- HONORING JOHN D. DINGELL FOR Res. 154. nalism. Her writing received the interest of HOLDING THE RECORD AS THE f both blacks and whites. After being banned LONGEST SEVING MEMBER OF from the South for speaking out about lynch- THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- HONORING THE NAACP ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY ing and the government’s refusal to stop the TIVES violence, Ms. Wells moved to Chicago. While SPEECH OF in Chicago, she married Ferdinand Barnett SPEECH OF HON. DANNY K. DAVIS and together they had four children. Her nick- name, ‘‘the Constant Star’’ provides a testa- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE OF ILLINOIS OF NORTH CAROLINA ment to her relentless fight for social justice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and equality. The NAACP has embodied her Tuesday, February 10, 2009 nickname by remaining constant in its efforts Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as we in promoting equality for all. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognize February as Black History Month, I The NAACP has grown considerably since honor of JOHN D. DINGELL’s distinguished serv- wish to take a moment to celebrate the its inception. Today, the NAACP has over ice in the House of Representatives, and in NAACP on the occasion of its 100th anniver- 500,000 members with more than 1,300 na- support of H. Res. 154. As many of the other sary. Over the past century, the National As- tional and international branches, and over 45 speakers have noted, we do not just honor sociation for the Advancement of Colored branches in the State of Illinois. him for this longevity in this institution, but for People, or NAACP, has played a vital role in what he has done while he has served here. the progress of the African American commu- Recently, three students from the Chicago For more than 50 years, he has represented nity. This organization has advocated faithfully Westside Branch, located in the Seventh Con- the interests of working Americans from for decreasing racial disparities in the areas of gressional District, won at the 2008 National across this country, and particularly from his healthcare, education, employment, criminal ACT–SO competition. The ACT–SO program, home district in Michigan. He has been a justice, and poverty. founded by the NAACP, is a year-long pro- strong defender of rights: a strong voice for The NAACP is the Nation’s largest and old- gram that is used to enrich African American civil rights and civil liberties, and a leader in est civil rights organization. Through grass high school students’ lives by encouraging environmental protection. He has brought his root efforts, the organization has influenced high academic and cultural achievement. This intellect and passion to bear to address the policy from the homes and communities of citi- program allows students to compete in various challenge of health care access, helping es- zens to the voting booths and the classrooms areas ranging from the sciences to visual and tablish Medicare in 1965, the Children’s Health around America. The NAACP has involved performing arts. Thus, I would like to recog- Insurance Program in 1997, and many other many, from children and ordinary citizens, to nize Terrence George, Eric Clark, and Aeriel health initiatives since and between. He un- our Nation’s elected officials and Presidents. Robinson for their brilliance and hard work. derstands the urgency that remains on this The dedication of the NAACP and its fight for I commend the NAACP on its commitment issue, and I can think of no person better posi- social justice has involved great leadership. to the African American community and its po- tioned to make expanding health coverage for The NAACP has played a significant role in litical, economic, social, and educational ef- all Americans a reality. many civil rights victories. Its persistent pro- forts in promoting social change. I tip my hat One of the things I really respect about tests and steadfast support for anti-lynching to the first centennial anniversary and look for- JOHN, beyond his commitment and dedication legislation was critical to making this horrible ward to its second.

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