September 29, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 16 21713 than a year and a half. And, as if to save time, A TRIBUTE TO STUART PYLE Kinsey, who was wounded in Ramadi, Iraq, its fourth album, 4, entered the charts at num- earlier this year. ber one. HON. JIM COSTA Cleve, a native of Foley, Alabama, and a The magic of Fourplay is based on the inter- OF CALIFORNIA member of the Marines’ 3rd Battalion, 8th actions between keyboardist Bob James, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regiment, was injured on April 1, when an im- bassist Nathan East, guitarist Larry Carlton, provised explosive device was detonated next Thursday, September 28, 2006 and drummer Harvey Mason, each a pop to the Humvee in which he was riding. Sus- music icon in his own right. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to taining serious injuries to his left leg, Cleve Now in heavy rotation at radio throughout honor the memory of Mr. Stuart Pyle of Ba- faced the very real threat of losing his leg. the country, Fourplay X, the supergroup’s kersfield, California. Mr. Pyle was an exem- After undergoing at least 12 surgeries, which landmark tenth album, entered the Billboard plary advocate for effective water policy pri- included having muscle tissue transplanted Jazz Charts at the number one position and marily in California’s San Joaquin Valley. from his back to his leg, his leg was saved. has remained No.1 for five weeks. As a past manager of the Kern County A member of Foley High School’s track and Water Agency, Stuart is remembered by all football teams, Cleve joined the Marines upon Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent who knew him for his love and dedication to graduation. Throughout his career with the on this body to recognize the accomplish- his family, his commendable service to the Marines, Cleve has set a standard of excel- ments of Fourplay. The group’s phenomenal community, and his success in managing the lence and displayed the qualities of discipline, success makes them most worthy of our rec- second largest water contractor in the State of devotion, and dedication to country that are ognition today. California. the hallmarks of men and women throughout Mr. Pyle was born in 1925 in Napa, Cali- the long and distinguished history of the Amer- f fornia. He spent most of his adolescent years ican military. HONORING DAN SHANNON OF with his five siblings in Tahoe City and Au- Mr. Speaker, I am happy to note that Cleve LAGRANGE, IL burn, California. As a Naval Officer during returned home last month. I urge my col- World War II, Mr. Pyle earned a degree in civil leagues to take a moment to pay tribute to engineering in only three years. Following the Marine Lance Corporal Cleve Kinsey and his HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI war, he began his career in water as a devel- selfless devotion not only to our country and OF ILLINOIS oper of dams and canals for the California De- the freedom we enjoy, but to a people who are in the infant stages of a new life—a new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment of Water Resources. As his career in water was established, he met his wife Vir- freedom—in their own land. Thursday, September 28, 2006 ginia and married her in 1950. I ask my colleagues to join with me in rec- ognizing a true hero. I know Cleve’s parents, Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In 1967, the Pyle family moved to Pakistan, Jimmy and Penny, his brothers, Matthew and honor Dan Shannon, an exceptional citizen of where Stuart worked as a project manager for Christopher, his sister April, and his many the Third Congressional District of Illinois and water systems for three years. When the Paki- friends join with me in praising his accomplish- founder of Operation Homelink. Operation stani Civil War broke out they were forced to ments and extending heartfelt thanks for his Homelink seeks to establish a communication move back to the United States. Upon his ar- selfless efforts on behalf of a grateful Nation. link between deployed military personnel and rival to the states, Stuart was hired as the their families. The program not only serves as manager of National Water Issues for the Fed- f a means of contact for troops and their fami- eral Government in Washington DC. After three years in DC, he was offered a job as CONGRATULATIONS TO POINT lies, but as a strong show of support for Amer- COMFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ican soldiers stationed overseas. manager of the Kern County Water Agency. Stuart spent the next 17 years of his life dedi- Operation Homelink enables communication cated to advancing water policy in Kern Coun- HON. RON PAUL and encouragement by providing free refur- ty. OF TEXAS bished computers to both deployed military Throughout his life Mr. Pyle was extremely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES units and their spouses or parents. Troops on involved in his community. He served on the Thursday, September 28, 2006 the field then have the ability to e-mail their National Academies of Science, was a Mem- loved ones updates, while loved ones have ber of the Rotary Club, and was an active Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Point Comfort Ele- the ability to relate local news and send their supporter of the Bakersfield Assistant League. mentary School, of the Calhoun County Inde- best regards. This excellent program truly Even while enjoying retirement, he was active pendent School District, is among the 26 makes a difference in the lives of our soldiers, in the United States Committee on Irrigation Texas schools that have recently received the as well as their families and friends. and Drainage. In addition to being a life long Department of Education’s prestigious Blue I ask my colleagues to rise with me to ac- advocate of water policy, he was also a dedi- Ribbon Schools award. knowledge Dan Shannon for his highly suc- cated member of the Christian Science The No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon cessful and significant program that supports Church where he was a reader on the Board Schools Program recognizes outstanding pub- our armed forces. Dan shows all citizens the of Directors. lic and private schools that are either aca- importance of becoming involved to support Mr. Pyle is survived by his beloved wife of demically superior or have demonstrated dra- our troops and how one idea can touch the 56 years Virginia, their five children; Linda, matic and consistent gains in student achieve- lives of so many people. I commend him for Jennifer, Stuart, Marianna, and Tom, and his ment. The Department of Education selects his continued efforts and unyielding determina- nine grandchildren. Blue Ribbon Schools based on nominations tion. START HERE Stuart Pyle led a happy life full of love and submitted by the states. My colleagues may adventure. His professional achievements will be interested to know that every school nomi- f leave an eternal legacy for his family and nated by Texas received a Blue Ribbon community. Schools award. PERSONAL EXPLANATION f Schools can be nominated for a Blue Rib- bon Schools Award if at least forty percent of HON. JIM KOLBE IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL their disadvantaged students show dramatic CLEVE KINSEY improvement over three years on state tests in OF ARIZONA reading or English language arts and mathe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JO BONNER matics. Schools whose student bodies rank in Thursday, September 28, 2006 OF ALABAMA the top ten percent on state tests in reading or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES English language arts and mathematics may Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. also be nominated for a Blue Ribbon Schools 483, my vote was not recorded. Thursday, September 28, 2006 Award. Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to these two criteria, Blue Ribbon ‘‘aye.’’. pay tribute to Marine Lance Corporal Cleve Schools must meet Adequate Yearly Progress

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