June 6, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1211 Joan Kuyper-Farver, Irene Ladas, LTC. Larry Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to recog- Vice President Steven Shapiro, Board Sec- H. Lang, USAF, Rep. Tom Lantos, Dr. Edwin nize Bill France’s contributions and ask all retary/Treasurer Adolph Zubia, Immediate Pak-Wah Leung, Dr. John M. Levinson, Hon. Members of the U.S. House of Representa- Past President of the Board Henry Green; Guillermo Linares, Harvey Mackay, Patrick J. tives of the 110th Congress to join me in re- Board members Gregori Anderson, Edwin Martucci, Thomas Mattia, CPT. Gary A. May- membering a great American. Berkel, James Brothers, John Darnall, William nard, USN, Mitchell Modell, Hon. Samuel Mok, f Dupler, Gerald George, Greg Johnson, Bar- Todd Morgan, C. Warren Moses, Dr. Vance bara Koffron, John LaTorra, Ronald Lynn, Moss, Dr. Vince Moss, Sharmin Mossavar- RECOGNIZING MR. WALLY BAILEY Doug Murdock, Ronald Piester, and James Rahmani, Maureen Murphy, Fereydoun FOR HIS NATIONAL LEADERSHIP Ryan; ICC Government Relations Advisory Nazem, Hon. Liet Nguyen, Col. Tracey E. IN BUILDING SAFETY AND FIRE Committee members Rebecca Baker, James Nicholson, USA, Fr. Michael O’Connell, Dr. PROTECTION Martin, Betts Nixon, Emory Rodgers, and Kiran C. Patel, Antonio M. Perez, Asst. Chief George Wiggins; ICC Chapter Leaders Paul Diana L. Pizzuti, L. Rafael Reif, PhD, RADM HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Aston, Roger Axel, Kurt Kasson, Sheila Lee, Stephen W. Rochon, USCG, James Rogers, OF ARKANSAS and Tina Rakes. Members of ICC’s profes- Michael Rogers, Hon. Carlos A. Romero- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional staff included its CEO Rick Weiland as Barcelo, Ali A. Saberioon, Carlos A. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 well as Dominic Sims, David deCourcy, Sara Saladrigas, Dominick M. Servedio, Smita N. Yerkes, James Tidwell, Mark Dinneen, Rich- Shah, Donald Soffer, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise ard Kuchnicki, Laura Scott, Peter Feldman, Toomas M. Sorra, MD, Debra Brown Stein- today to recognize Mr. Wally Bailey, a resident and International Accreditation Services Presi- berg, Esq., Daniel J. Sullivan, Daniel J. Thom- of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and his group’s re- dent Charles Ramani. cent visit to Capitol Hill during this year’s an- as, DDS, Gerald Turpanjian, Luis A. Valentin, f Tai Nin Wang, Richard J. Wolff, Mahvash nual recognition of Building Safety Week. On Yazdi, Dr. Gazi Zibari, Mira Zivkovich. May 9, Mr. Bailey led a delegation of mem- IN HONOR OF THE WELCOME bers of the International Code Council to meet HOME A HERO PROGRAM f with Congress to discuss nationally focused HONORING BILL FRANCE JR. concerns in building safety and fire prevention. HON. PETE SESSIONS This year ICC’s delegation focused specifically OF TEXAS on a proposal to create a Community Building HON. JOHN L. MICA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Code Administration Grant Program, and Mr. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bailey spoke to me persuasively of how this program would expand and support the quality Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise Tuesday, June 5, 2007 and effectiveness of building code and fire today to recognize the Welcome Home a Hero Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker. I rise today to code administration in underserved areas of program at Dallas/Fort Worth International Air- pay tribute to William Clifton ‘‘Bill’’ France, our country. port. Every day, more than a hundred troops who passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at Mr. Bailey serves as President of the Board come through DFW on their way home from his home in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was of Directors of the International Code Council, Iraq and Afghanistan for Rest and Recuper- my honor to have known and worked with Bill a volunteer role to which he was elected in ation. Since Welcome Home a Hero’s incep- France over the past years. Known by friends national leadership of a membership associa- tion in 2004, coordinated volunteers have as ‘‘Bill Jr.,’’ he was a legend in American mo- tion of over 42,000 building safety and fire gathered at the airport each day to greet our torsports. prevention professionals. It is this group that brave men and women serving our country The son of NASCAR’s founder, he was born develops the building and fire codes that are and to make sure they receive the warm in Washington, DC on April 4th, 1933. His in use all across our country for the construc- homecoming they have earned. family moved to Daytona Beach in 1934 tion and maintenance of our residential and Welcome Home a Hero is a result of the where his father, William France, Sr., began commercial buildings, including the homes and dedication of the North Texas Commission, establishing the world’s most famous racing the businesses, schools, and places of wor- the employees at DFW International Airport, circuit and a national sports phenomenon. ship we visit regularly. These codes, created the USO, the Boy Scouts of America, local Bill Jr. graduated from Seabreeze High and maintained through a voluntary consensus businesses and thousands of volunteers. This School in Daytona Beach in 1951 where he development process, are in use by over program is one of the largest and most effec- played on the basketball team. He attended 22,000 U.S. jurisdictions, including those who tive community initiatives in north Texas, and the University of Florida and served in the govern the quality, safety and energy effi- its positive impact on the morale of our troops United States Navy from 1953 to 1955. ciency of building construction at the local, has not gone unnoticed. After his service in the Navy, Bill Jr. found State and Federal levels. As the 500,000th soldier arrives at DFW the love of his life, Ms. Betty Jane Zachary, For the past three decades, Mr. Bailey has International Airport this month and the pro- who became the mother of his two children, been a tireless advocate for building safety gram approaches its 3-year anniversary, I and Lesa Kennedy. Both of his through superior building codes and effective want to thank all involved in this valuable ef- children and his wife were instrumental in the building code administration. As the Director of fort. The dedicated and selfless participants of success of what is now ‘‘the most watched Development and Construction for the City of this valuable program are what make our American sport,’’ NASCAR. Fort Smith, he supervises activities of a multi- country great. Bill Jr. did not begin his journey as CEO. He disciplined department that governs codes ad- The North Texas Commission, DFW Airport started working his way up the ranks holding ministration, inspections, plan review, property employees, the USO and all of the volunteers positions as a flagman, concierge, race scorer maintenance, historic preservation and land should be proud of their leadership and ac- and other jobs. In 1959, he even drove a bull- development. As a matter of note, 2 years ago complishments. I am extremely grateful for dozer and a grater during the construction of he celebrated a quarter century of service to their dedication to our troops and our country, the Daytona International Speedway before the City. Since 1999, in addition to his work and I applaud the people of north Texas for becoming Co-Chairman and Chief Executive with the City of Fort Smith, Mr. Bailey has taking the initiative to create this program. Officer. served in leadership positions with the ICC, f With the passing of Bill France, American culminating in his present role as President of motorsports has lost a great leader, our coun- the Board. Besides his being a distinguished A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL METTS try and State have lost an outstanding citizen citizen of my District, in my opinion, ICC’s and I have lost a wonderful friend. He will be membership elected a leader who is an out- HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY remembered as a patriotic American, a pillar standing public safety professional and a truly OF CALIFORNIA of our community, a respected businesman, a dedicated public servant. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compassionate husband and a loving father. I would also like to take this opportunity to To his wife Betty Jane, his son Brian, his recognize the rest of the ICC delegation who Wednesday, June 6, 2007 daughter , his brother visited Capitol Hill during Building Safety Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I would like James, his three grandchildren and the all of Week 2007, and thank them for their efforts to to bring to your attention today the many out- the , we offer our deepest sym- promote and defend a safe and sound built- standing achievements of Mr. Michael Metts, pathy. environment. Those individuals include: Board the outgoing president of the Carlsbad Hi-

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Since its in- vehicles in the industry, traveling a combined Noon Rotary Club awarded $28,000 for high ception 16 years ago, the Foundation has sup- 126 million miles since the year 2000. school scholarships. In addition, under his plemented the Marine Corps’ local toy collec- Through all of its growth and innovation, UPS leadership the Carlsbad Hi-Noon and Carlsbad tions with more than 70.2 million toys valued remains true to its founder, Jim Casey’s slo- Evening Rotary clubs partnered to sponsor the at more than $387 million and has provided gan, ‘‘best service and lowest rates.’’ annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, a community valuable promotion and support materials. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join event which provided over $26,000 to the I commend young Vincent Giacalone for me in congratulating the management and Carlsbad Women’s Resource Center, The being a part of a program that helps so many employees of UPS as they celebrate their Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad and Commu- children his own age share in the spirit and joy 100th anniversary. nity Youth Services. of the holidays each year. During his presidency, a number of other f projects were completed. These projects in- f cluded providing volunteers to help maintain HONORING THE 100TH public and private property, provide food and ANNIVERSARY OF UPS IN RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM clothing for the needy and the homeless and DAY assist in the distribution of food, clothing and HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO toys to needy Carlsbad families in conjunction OF ILLINOIS with the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau. A Chil- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS dren’s Christmas party and dinner for very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needy elementary school students was also Wednesday, June 6, 2007 OF NEW YORK provided. In an effort to improve literacy, badly Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needed bilingual dictionaries were provided today to ask my colleagues to join me in hon- Wednesday, June 6, 2007 and distributed in English and Spanish speak- oring the 100th anniversary of UPS. ing elementary schools. In addition a book a In 1907, Jim Casey founded the American week was contributed to a school library and Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker. I rise today Messenger Company, in Seattle Washington, to join the Jewish people in Jerusalem and mentors were also provided for the ‘‘City Stuff’’ with $100 borrowed from a friend. Within its program. This program promoted an under- throughout the world in celebration of Yom first 12 years in business, the company would Yerushalyim, Jerusalem Day. standing of the working of city government for change its name to Merchants Parcel Delivery young Carlsbad school children. and then to United Parcel Service. That name On June 7, 1967, the 28th of Iyar 5727, the Michael’s leadership also contributed to the lasted until 2003 when the company adopted Israel Defense Forces in the heat of the Six- hosting of exchange students from 11 foreign the acronym, UPS, familiar to customers Day War unified the city of Jerusalem under countries, the sponsorship of a Model UN worldwide, as its official corporate name. Jewish control. At approximately 10 a.m. on Project, the building of a house for a needy The world has changed drastically in the that day, the earth shattering proclamation family and dental care and financial aid for im- 100 years since Jim Casey started his delivery ‘‘The Temple Mount is ours. It is in our hands’’ poverished children in Mexico. Support was business in Seattle. UPS has not only adapted reverberated in the hearts of Jews across the also provided to our deployed service per- to those changes but it has been an industry globe. The dream of once again being able to sonnel overseas. leader through the innovative ways it conducts visit the Kotel, the Western Wall, and other I hope my colleagues will join me in recog- its business. In 1907, most deliveries of the previously inaccessible holy sites of Jeru- nizing the many fine achievements of Michael American Messenger Company were on foot. salem, had become a reality. In the subse- Metts. Without question, his leadership and quent years to follow, Jewish people from the fine work of the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Longer distances required the use of bicycles for transportation. Deliveries included, as the every nation on earth would make pilgrimages Club are worthy of recognition by the House to the holy city of Jerusalem to visit its revered today. initial company name implied, messages as well as parcel deliveries from merchants and sites and offer their heartfelt prayers. f meals from local restaurants. Every stone in Jerusalem is saturated with HONORING THE ARTISTIC ACCOM- The reputation of the American Messenger Jewish history, every street contains a story PLISHMENT OF VINCENT Company grew because of the guiding prin- and saga from biblical times, as well as mod- GIACALONE OF EMERSON, NEW ciple of the founder, ‘‘best service and lowest ern times. Even though Jerusalem is a city JERSEY rates.’’ As their reputation and business ex- laden with rich archeological artifacts, and panded, the company also increased its terri- remnants of ancient times, it has become a HON. SCOTT GARRETT tory, first to include the entire west coast, then thriving city that has preserved its historic na- to the New York City market in the 1930’s. OF NEW JERSEY ture and adapted to modern life. Beautiful Through aggressive battles with regulating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shopping malls, fresh food markets and res- agencies, UPS finally expanded its territory taurants are commonplace in Jerusalem, Wednesday, June 6, 2007 nationally to be the first package delivery com- which emphasizes the enormous cultural ad- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam pany to have access to every address in the vancements that the modern State of Israel Speaker, I rise today to commend twelve-year- 48 contiguous states in 1975. has made in its short existence. old Vincent Giacalone of Emerson, NJ, whose As the company’s territory expanded, it had to also adapt to the evolution of its core busi- Perhaps one of the most moving aspects of artistic submission to the UPS Store Design modern day Jerusalem is its abundance of Ye- Dale’s New Ride contest took the top prize. ness. As the landscape of transportation and shivas, Kollels and the prominence of Jewish The contest was sponsored by UPS to raise communication improved dramatically in the religious life. It is truly inspiring to see Jews, awareness and funds for the U.S. Marine early part of the 20th Century, the need for young and old immersed in the deep study of Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program, which messenger service declined. With gas and Jewish texts. Many Hasidic sects and other distributes toys to needy children across the rubber rationing imposed during World War II, Orthodox institutions based in my district have nation each year. Since its beginning in 1947, many stores cut back on their customer deliv- satellite branches in Jerusalem and quite a when Major Bill Hendricks led a group of Ma- eries. Customer demand for rapid service ne- few of my young constituents study Judaism in rine Reservists in Los Angeles to collect and cessitated the need for air transportation. The Jerusalem and return to the United States in- distribute 5,000 toys to needy children to need for real-time information on delivery sta- vigorated from their experiences. brighten up their Christmas, Toys for Tots has tus required new technologies and information grown to be a program almost synonymous systems. With each of these developments, Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize with the holidays. Over its 59-Christmas-his- UPS not only adapted, but led the industry. this very jubilant day and reaffirm my unflinch- tory, Toys for Tots has distributed 370 million Today, UPS is a global corporation that not ing support for the city of Jerusalem and the toys to more than 173 million needy children. only delivers packages but provides manage- State of Israel.

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