CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1837 were primarily supplied by the residents of sionally for six months, Berry had a gift for JERRY BUTKIEWICZ, 1999 LABOR Cahokia. performance and a way with words that LEADER OF THE YEAR Cahokia has long been recognized as a sig- caught the attention of audiences. Johnnie de- nificant force in Illinois politics. In the 18th and cided to keep him on as a singer/guitarist, and HON. BOB FILNER 19th centuries, the Cahokia Courthouse for the next two years, The Johnnie Johnson OF CALIFORNIA served as an important center of activity in the Trio rocked the Cosmopolitan every weekend. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Northwest. At one point it was both the judicial In 1955, while still performing as The Thursday, September 9, 1999 and administrative center for a massive area Johnnie Johnson Trio, Johnnie, Chuck Berry which rose up to the borders of Canada. and Ebby Hardy traveled to Chicago and, Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Today, I am honored to represent Cahokia, along with Chess studio stalwart Willie Dixon, recognize my friend Jerry Butkiewicz as he is which has embraced its heritage of both Na- recorded ``Maybellene'' for Chess Records. honored at the September 11, 1999, John S. tive-American history, as well as the influx of The record was a hit and quickly reached Lyons Memorial Banquet as the 1999 Labor French and other ethnicities, spurred by west- number five on the charts. It was then that Leader of the Year Award. ward expansion. This close community of Berry approached his partner about taking As the Secretary-Treasurer of the San churches, civic groups, and businesses in- over the band. Confident of Berry's business Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, Jerry spires us to remember the legacy of our fore- acumen, and yearning simply to ply his craftÐ Butkiewicz has achieved an outstanding fathers, while also celebrating the future. the pianoÐJohnnie entrusted Berry with his record of contributions on behalf of working Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me band. And so it was that Johnnie became the women and men. in recognizing the Village of Cahokia in com- silent partner in the first writing/performing Mr. Butkiewicz began his involvement in the memoration of its 300th Anniversary. team in the history of rock and roll. Together, labor movement while working for the United f with Johnnie's musical inspiration and Berry's States Postal Service in Arizona where he gift of poetry, they collaborated over the was elected Shop Steward and then President HONORING PIANO LEGEND of the local American Postal Workers Union JOHNNIE JOHNSON course of the next 20 years to create the songs that defined the genre, including ``Roll (APWU). He continued his involvement when Over Beethoven,'' ``School Days,'' ``Back in the he relocated to California and was promptly HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. U.S.A.,'' ``Rock and Roll Music'' and ``Sweet elected President of the Oceanside, California OF MICHIGAN Little Sixteen'' among many, many others. In APWU Local. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fact, the song that may consider the ``national Soon after, he was appointed the Labor Li- Thursday, September 9, 1999 anthem'' of rock and rollÐ``Johnny B. aison to the United Way of San Diego County. Goode''Ðwas a tribute written by Berry to his In 1996, he was the unanimous choice to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise on be- serve as the Secretary-Treasurer of the San half of the Congressional Black Caucus to musical partner and collaboratorÐJohnnie Johnson. Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council. In this honor one of the most influential musicians in role, he has worked hard for the cause of American history, Mr. Johnnie Clyde Johnson. Johnnie and Berry performed and recorded working families and has given union mem- Johnnie was born the son of a coal miner in together through the 1970s. However, as Ber- bers reasons to be proud of their union mem- Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 8, 1924. He ry's popularity grew, and he began traveling bership. began playing the piano at the age of 5, on a internationally, Johnnie elected to stay home Mr. Butkiewicz has also been very active in second-hand upright his mother had pur- in St. Louis. During this time, Johnnie also re- his community and has served on the Boards chased as a decoration. Unable to afford les- corded with the legendary Albert King, for of the United Way, the Neighborhood House sons, Johnnie practices and absorbed the whom he contributed a great number of musi- Association, the Economic Development sounds of big band jazz and swing, barrel- cal arrangements. But through it allÐthe birth Board of San Diego County and the Labor Ad- house boogie and country western that he of rock and roll with Chuck Berry and the in- visory Committee of Kaiser Permanente. He heard on the radio. His heroes were the piano spired recordings with Albert King, Johnnie has also committed his time and energies to players: Count Basie, Art Tatum, Earl Hines, toiled largely unrecognized by the public. the San Diego Food Bank, Youth Baseball, Pete Johnson and Meade Lux Lewis. Johnnie That is, until 1986, when Rolling Stones and Pop Warner Football. studied each man's repertoire, mixing and guitarist Keith Richards sought out Johnnie for His leadership exemplifies the high values, matching until he found his own unique style. the documentary Hail! Hail! Rock `n' Roll. standards, and principles exemplified by the In 1943, with the War in full tilt, Johnnie en- Richards observed that many of Chuck Berry's late John S. Lyons. listed in the Marines and became one of the songs were written in piano keys and that My congratulations go to Jerry Butkiewicz first 1,500 black soldiers in this branch of serv- without Johnnie's melodies, the most influen- for these significant contributions. I can per- ice. He later had an opportunity to join the tial songs in rock and roll history would be sonally attest to Jerry's dedication and com- company bandÐThe BarracudasÐan elite ``just a lot of words on paper.'' Moreover, mitment and believe him to be highly deserv- group made up of some of the finest jazz mu- Johnnie's performance during the film left no ing of the 1999 Johns Labor Leader of the sicians in the world, including members of doubts as to his unequaled prowess at the Year Award. Count Basie's, Lionel Hampton's and Glenn keyboard. f Miller's bands. It was a dream come true to play alongside his radio idols at U.S.O. shows, Since the film, Johnnie has begun to receive FEDERAL LANDS IMPROVEMENT and by the time he returned home in 1946, the public acclaim he so justly deserves. ACT Johnnie had decided to make music his life. Widely recognized by the industry as the Over the next few years, Johnnie honed his world's greatest living blues pianist, he has re- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. craft studying under the masters. After hearing leased six solo albums and contributed his considerable talent to recordings by John Lee OF TENNESSEE T-Bone Walker in a Detroit club, he decided to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES move to Chicago, where the post-War blues Hooker, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley scene was at it's height. Befriending and sit- and the late Jimmy Rogers. Thursday, September 9, 1999 ting in with legends like Muddy Waters, Mem- Johnnie Johnson has suffered for his art. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, the Bureau of phis Slim and Little Walter sharpened John- Yet, through it all, he has never lost the Land Management [BLM] has 264 million nie's skills. When he finally settled down in St. gentle, self-effacing demeanor that causes ev- acres that it manages for the federal govern- Louis in March of 1952, he formed a bandÐ eryone he meets to love him. He has no bitter- ment. None of this land is national park or na- The Johnnie Johnson TrioÐand soon there- ness, no regrets. Equally at home playing in tional forest land. after procured a regular gig at one of the big- front of thousands, or in a tiny club with a The BLM has identified three million acres gest night spots in townÐthe Cosmopolitan local band, Johnnie plays for the sake of play- that it would like to sell, because it is not envi- Club. ing. ``All I want to do is play my piano,'' he ronmentally significant, surrounded by private Then fate stepped in. On New Year's Eve of says. ``I'm just glad that I have the chance to land, difficult to manage, or isolated. 1952, Johnnie's saxophonist fell ill and was make people happy.'' I am honored, Mr. Today, I have introduced the Federal Lands unable to make the show. Desperate for a re- Speaker, to present to the 106th Congress, a Improvement Act which will allow the sale of placement, Johnnie hired a fledgling guitarist man who has never lost touch with what it this land, with proceeds to go; one-third to the named Chuck Berry to fill in for the night. Al- means to be a musicianÐthe Father of Rock counties where the land is located for schools though he had only been playing profes- and Roll, Mr. Johnnie Johnson. and other needs; one-third to the national E1838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1999 debt; and one-third back to the BLM for envi- A SALUTE TO HANK JONES morial Banquet for his contributions to the ronmental restoration projects on its remaining labor movement, his community and his State. land. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Timothy Galloway's role in the labor move- As I have already stated, this bill would not OF MICHIGAN ment began in 1976 when he began his sec- ond career working for the United States Post- sell any national parks or wilderness areas. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only proposed to sell lands that have already al Service repairing optical scanners and com- Thursday, September 9, 1999 been identified for disposal by the BLM. puters. He joined the American Postal Work- Currently, the federal government owns 30 Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, as the dean of ers Union (APWU) and quickly became in- percent of all the land in the United States. the Congressional Black Caucus, I rise to sa- volved in union operations becoming an Alter- This is roughly 650 million acres. In compari- lute the lifetime achievements of pianist Hank nate Steward. Eventually, Mr. Galloway was son, the State of Tennessee is only 26 million Jones. The eldest of the three illustrious elected Secretary of the Local's Executive acres total. ``Jones Brothers,'' including trumpeter Thad Board and then Executive Vice President. His and drummer Elvin, Hank Jones was born in efforts in video work for the Postal Service It only makes sense that the federal govern- prompted his promotion to a Regional position ment consolidate its holdings so that it can Pontiac, Michigan in 1918. Hank Jones played in territory bands around Michigan and Ohio and the creation of a Video Department for the better manage those areas which are truly en- Western Region of the Postal Service. vironmentally sensitive. while a teenager, and in 1944 he moved to New York to play with Oran ``Hot Lips'' Page's In 1985, Mr. Galloway became Assistant Di- I hope my colleagues will join me by co- combo at the Onyx Club on 52nd Street. He rector of the United Way's Department of sponsoring this legislation so that we can take was the first of the great Detroit pianists (in- Labor Participation. He has continued to give a step forward in protecting our federal lands. cluding Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris and his time, talent and expertise to help working Roland Hanna) to emerge as a major talent on men and women in times of hardship. His f the New York jazz scene after World War II. commitment extends to the non-labor commu- nity as well, and he is involved with numerous A CHANGE OF COMMAND AT THE During the remainder of the 40s, Hank organizations. He was a Member of the San DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Jones had stints with John Kirby, Howard McGhee, Coleman Hawkins, Andy Kirk and Diego Food Bank Operating Board and serves Billy Eckstine. Influenced by Fats Waller, as a Member of the Neighborhood House As- HON. JULIAN C. DIXON Teddy Wilson, and Art Tatum, Jones' style sociation, the Federal Emergency Manage- OF CALIFORNIA was also open to the emerging bebop style ment Agency and the Emergency Resource Group. Additionally, Mr. Galloway has dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his playing was flexible enough to fit into many genres. cated eleven years coaching Little League and Thursday, September 9, 1999 He was on several Jazz at the Philharmonic Bobby Sox Baseball. Timothy Galloway exemplifies the high val- Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, on July 27, Lieu- tours (starting in 1947), worked as accom- ues, standards and principles of the late John tenant General Patrick M. Hughes relinquished panist for Ella Fitzgerald (1948±53) and re- S. Lyons and is truly deserving of the 1999 command of the Defense Intelligence Agency corded with Charlie Parker. In the 1950s Johns Distinguished Service Award. (DIA). A few days later, General Hughes re- Jones performed with Artie Shaw, Benny f tired, ending 24 years of distinguished service Goodman, Lester Young, Cannonball Adderley with the Army. and many others. He was on the staff of CBS RECOGNIZING THE BRAZOSPORT General Hughes began his career as a during 1959±1976, performing with the net- REHABCARE CENTER AND NA- combat medic and, after receiving his commis- work's orchestra on a variety of shows, but al- TIONAL REHABILITATION sion, served in the infantry. Observing first ways remained active in jazz as an inde- AWARENESS WEEK hand in battle in Vietnam how soldiers under pendent artist. In the late '70s Jones was the fire need reliable and timely intelligence, and pianist in the Broadway musical ``Ain't HON. RON PAUL Misbehavin'' and he recorded with a pickup the terrible consequences if they do not re- OF TEXAS unit dubbed the Great Jazz Trio which at var- ceive it, he transferred to military intelligence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ious times included Ron Carter, Buster Wil- For the rest of his career General Hughes Thursday, September 9, 1999 worked to ensure that intelligence was respon- liams or Eddie Gomez on bass and Tony Wil- sive to the needs of those Americans asked to liams, Al Foster or Jimmy Cobb on drums. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take take the biggest risk in times of conflict. Hank Jones is widely regarded as a master- this opportunity to recognize and join with the ful piano player, known especially for his sen- Brazosport RehabCare Center in Lake Jack- As Director of the Defense Intelligence sitivity and musical intelligence. His lasting son, Texas in observing and celebrating Na- Agency, General Hughes presided over three success lies in his ability to assimilate different tional Rehabilitation Awareness Week begin- and one-half years of constant challenges for styles, while retaining his own identity and ning September 12 through September 18, military intelligence. Supporting U.S. forces in temperament. He can be heard on thousands 1999. combat in the skies over Iraq and Kosovo, en- of recordings, both as a leader and an accom- The Brazosport RehabCare Center opened suring that the Defense HUMINT Service was panist. He has also performed in numerous its doors on December 31, 1992. Construction on a sound footing, and trying to provide clubs worldwide. Having reached the age of was completed at the end of April 1993, for a enough trained analysts to make sense out of 81, Hank Jones is still booking dates for his total of 14 acute rehabilitation beds. the vast amount of information collected by in- trio, which includes George Mraz on bass, and The Brazosport RehabCare center is lo- telligence systems, were but a few of the Dennis Mackrel on drums. cated in Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake issues with which he had to deal. General Among the many labels that Hank Jones Jackson, Texas. The primary service areas in- Hughes turned over to his successor an agen- has recorded for as a leader are Verve, clude the cities of Lake Jackson, Clute, Free- cy well positioned for the future, and one with Savoy, Epic, Golden Crest, Capitol, Argo, port, Angleton, Danbury and Brazoria. This a role in the intelligence community better de- ABC-Paramount, Impulse, Concord, East service area has a combined population of ap- fined than it has been for some time. Wind, Muse, Galaxy, Black & Blue, MPS, proximately 95,000. The secondary service General Hughes has a gift for directness Inner City and Chiaroscuro. area includes the cities of Sweeny, West Co- that served him well in his dealings with the f lumbia and Old Ocean with a population of ap- Intelligence Committee. His candor and judg- proximately 16,000. The RehabCare Center ment were highly respected, and the depth of TIMOTHY GALLOWAY, 1999 JOHNS has also attracted patients from Bay City and his military experience gave him a perspective DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Alvin. that was extremely valuable to the committee. Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation serv- His many contributions to the nation, not just HON. BOB FILNER ices are provided to individuals with ortho- in his last assignment, but throughout this mili- OF CALIFORNIA pedic, neurological and other medical condi- tary career, are greatly appreciated. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions of recent onset or regression. These pa- Mr. Speaker, General Hughes' selflessness tients have experienced a loss of function in in the service of the country is a fine example Thursday, September 9, 1999 activities of daily living, mobility, cognition or for others to emulate. He had a career of dis- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to communication. Types of patients admitted tinction and it should be a source of great recognize Timothy Galloway as he is honored into the Brazosport RehabCare Center may in- pride for himself and his family. at the September 11, 1999 John S. Lyons Me- clude those with a diagnosis of stroke, spinal