March 5, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E241 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW CONNOLLY which is observed on the first Monday of Nancy Ann Daniel, of Mendota, California. For March. years, she served as a tireless advocate and HON. TOM LATHAM Born in Warsaw, Poland, on March 6, 1745, leader in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Mrs. OF IOWA Casimir Pulaski was a skilled commander who Daniel passed away on February 4, 2013 after fought against Russian forces in Poland. decades of service to our Valley’s most vul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Based upon his work fighting for freedom in nerable citizens. She will be sorely missed. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Poland, Pulaski was recruited by Benjamin Nancy and her husband, David, were labor Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Franklin to join in the American Revolution. In contractors who specialized in cantaloupe har- congratulate and recognize Matthew Connolly his first correspondence to George Wash- vesting. Using their own resources, they for being named a 2013 Forty Under 40 hon- ington, Pulaski famously wrote, ‘‘I came here, founded the Westside Youth Center in 1977 oree by the award-winning central Iowa publi- where freedom is being defended, to serve it, as a local boxing club for Mendota’s at-risk cation, Business Record. and to live or die for it.’’ In his first battle of youth. Over the years, the center added com- Since 2000, Business Record has under- the Revolution, the Battle of Brandywine on puters to help students with homework, a foot- taken an exhaustive annual review to identify September 11, 1777, Pulaski helped alter the ball team, and provided a safe place where a standout group of young leaders in the course of history by rallying a counterattack children could spend afternoons and week- Greater Des Moines area who are making an against advancing British forces that afforded ends with positive role models. impact in their communities and their careers. Washington and countless American troops Through her leadership and financial stew- Each year, forty up-and-coming community the time needed to successfully retreat. As a ardship, Nancy was able to ensure that the and business leaders under 40 years of age result, Washington promoted Pulaski to briga- services at the Westside Youth Center re- are selected for this prestigious distinction, dier general of the American cavalry. mained free of charge. Due to the economic which is based on a combined criteria of com- His influence on American independence downturn impacting many in the community, munity involvement and success in their cho- did not end there. Pulaski introduced some the Westside Youth Center has become an sen career field. The 2013 class of Forty modern military tactics to the American revolu- absolutely integral part of our Valley. Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster tionaries and led troops in numerous battles The many lives that have been impacted by of 560 business leaders and growing. and sieges up and down the eastern sea- the Westside Youth Center will ensure that Matthew Connolly is the president of his board. He organized the Continental Army’s Nancy’s legacy lives on for years to come. Her own green builder company, Generation first successful cavalry unit, often using his passion and dedication to her community pro- Green Builders Company, and resides in the own money to finance equipment for his men. vided an excellent example to the Mendota Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines with On October 9, 1779, during the Battle of Sa- community. She will be remembered for her his wife Jodi and their two children, Malaya vannah, Pulaski was struck by grapeshot while smile and her constant positive and upbeat at- Rose and Lane Matthew. Mr. Connolly’s path attempting to lead a secondary charge against titude. to being a successful businessman and family the entrenched British. He was taken aboard Mrs. Daniel was humble in her commitment man was anything but easy and required over- the USS Wasp and died from his wounds two and dedication to the City of Mendota. She coming a serious mental illness, schizo- days later. On October 15, he was buried at once reflected, ‘‘You can’t help them all, but it phrenia. Matt credits his ability to maintain his sea. Today Pulaski is remembered as the fa- makes a big difference when you help a cou- recovery since 2004 on five pillars of recov- ther of the American cavalry and one of the ple.’’ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ery—medication, therapy, social worker sup- heroes of the American Revolution. He has me and Mr. COSTA in remembering Mrs. port, family and friends, and support groups. been memorialized across America, through Nancy Ann Daniel for her invaluable service to Today, Mr. Connolly is running his own com- the naming of towns, counties, roads, and the San Joaquin Valley. pany and serving as an advocate for mental other landmarks. f illness awareness. Matt’s ability to not only In 2009, on the 230th anniversary of his survive, but thrive, amidst his mental illness is death, Congress honored Pulaski post- TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW HARRIS a testament to his unwavering work ethic and humously as an honorary citizen of the United commitment to bettering himself and those States, marking only the seventh time in HON. TOM LATHAM around him. American history that an individual has been OF IOWA Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- granted such an honor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent leaders like Matthew in the United This past Saturday, I joined the Polish High- Tuesday, March 5, 2013 States Congress and it is with great pride that landers Alliance at their headquarters in Chi- I recognize and applaud Mr. Connolly for uti- cago’s Archer Heights community to celebrate Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lizing his talents to better both his community Pulaski Day. In my address to the group gath- congratulate and recognize Matthew Harris for and the great state of Iowa. I invite my col- ered to remember Casimir Pulaski, I praised being named a 2013 Forty Under 40 honoree leagues in the House to join me in congratu- the long friendship between the United States by the award-winning central Iowa publication, lating Matthew on receiving this esteemed and Poland, and pledged my continued sup- Business Record. designation, thanking those at Business port for bringing Poland into the Visa Waiver Since 2000, Business Record has under- Record for their great work, and wishing each Program. taken an exhaustive annual review to identify member of the 2013 Forty Under 40 class Today, I ask all Americans to remember a a standout group of young leaders in the continued success. true Polish and American hero who devoted Greater Des Moines area who are making an f and ultimately sacrificed his life to the pursuit impact in their communities and their careers. of freedom. Each year, forty up-and-coming community HONORING CASIMIR PULASKI DAY f and business leaders under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious distinction, HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI HONORING NANCY ANN DANIEL which is based on a combined criteria of com- OF ILLINOIS munity involvement and success in their cho- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID G. VALADAO sen career field. The 2013 class of Forty Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster Tuesday, March 5, 2013 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 560 business leaders and growing. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Matthew Harris is an Iowa native and alum- honor the life of Polish and American freedom Tuesday, March 5, 2013 nus of the University of Northern Iowa. In fighter Casimir Pulaski. In my home state of Il- Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, March of 2011, Matthew was appointed Ad- linois, we celebrate Casimir Pulaski Day, along with my colleague Mr. COSTA, to honor ministrator of the Iowa Arts Council, a division

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:05 Mar 06, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05MR8.015 E05MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 5, 2013 of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. to represent all of the children throughout our HONORING LARRY DOBKIN AND Professionally, Harris is charged with leading region who suffer from epilepsy. Through this ‘‘TUNED IN: THE LARRY DOBKIN the state arts agency’s staff, grant-making ini- designation, Fiona and Angelina will attend MUSIC SHOWCASE’’ tiatives and programming while helping ad- special events and fundraisers to raise aware- vance the agency’s mission of enriching the ness of and to fight this terrible disorder. Addi- HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER quality of life in Iowa through support of the tionally, both will receive a scholarship to the OF ILLINOIS arts. Outside of work, Matthew is heavily in- summer camp of their choosing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved with the Character Counts in Iowa pro- These two young ladies are incredible indi- Tuesday, March 5, 2013 gram and the Les Hale Endowment Fund. In viduals and should serve as role models for us both facets of his life, Matt is an example of all. Fiona is an avid recreationalist and nature Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hard work and service that our state can be enthusiast. She also participates in the Girl to honor my friend Larry Dobkin. The world proud of. Scouts of America, the Averill Park Youth Soc- sometimes has a cruel way of taking the best Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- cer League travel team, and uses her spare among us, and Larry was one of the best. In resent leaders like Matthew in the United time to try to help others who are less fortu- September, he succumbed after a noble battle States Congress and it is with great pride that nate, including recently cutting and donating with cancer. He left behind a wife, Nanci and I recognize and applaud Mr. Harris for utilizing her hair to the charity Locks of Love. Angelina three kids, Alex, Carlie and Sydnie. But Larry’s his talents to better both his community and is also an unbelievably driven and hard- loss was felt far beyond his immediate family. the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues working individual. She plays various sports That was Larry’s gift—we all felt like family. in the House to join me in congratulating Mat- and trains in martial arts while attending the Perhaps never have I met another person thew on receiving this esteemed designation, 4th grade at the Windham-Ashland-Jewitt so fiercely loyal, devoted and loving. If you thanking those at Business Record for their School. were a friend—and Larry considered pretty great work, and wishing each member of the I am very proud to have such extraordinary much everyone a friend—then Larry would 2013 Forty Under 40 class continued success. individuals as constituents of the 19th Con- work himself to exhaustion for you. He made a recruiting visit to his beloved University of Il- f gressional District. Congratulations Angelina and Fiona. I look forward to working with you linois law school even as he was battling late- HONORING THE PEOPLE OF both and the Epilepsy Foundation of North- stage cancer. From his hospital bed, Larry still NAGORNO KARABAKH eastern New York to combat epilepsy. advocated on behalf of young lawyers in his firm and the children of friends. HON. DEVIN NUNES f I had the privilege of knowing Larry through OF CALIFORNIA TRIBUTE TO CURTIS BROWN many lenses, from Aitz Hayam, to the Jewish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federation, to Response Center and Nachshon. His passion for Israel was second Tuesday, March 5, 2013 HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA to none. On countless trips to Israel, Larry Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today touched countless more people overseas. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alongside my colleague, Representative DAVID Jewish community lost a giant. We all did. VALADAO, to pay tribute to the people of Tuesday, March 5, 2013 He thought deeply about the world and reli- Nagorno Karabakh. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gion and family and community. Conversations Armenians have suffered some of the worst congratulate and recognize Curtis Brown for with Larry always sought the highest ground, savagery of recent history, from the massacre being named a 2013 Forty Under 40 honoree and they always focused on making the world of more than a million people in the Armenian by the award-winning central Iowa publication, safer, making it better for the next generation. Genocide, to the cruel repression of Soviet Business Record. One of Larry’s greatest endeavors was his rule, to Azerbaijan’s war against Nagorno Since 2000, Business Record has under- support for Response Center, which provides Karabakh and the ongoing siege of that re- taken an exhaustive annual review to identify outreach, counseling and sexual health serv- gion. Through these trials and tribulations, the a standout group of young leaders in the ices to teens and their families. For those of Armenian people have paid a steep price for Greater Des Moines area who are making an us who knew Larry, this isn’t a surprise: it’s their freedom. The hero’s welcome Azerbaijan impact in their communities and their careers. helping kids. In recognition of his peerless ef- recently afforded to Ramil Safarov, an Azer- Each year, forty up-and-coming community forts, Response Center has created an en- baijani military officer who murdered a sleep- and business leaders under 40 years of age dowment in his honor and—perhaps even ing Armenian officer during a NATO-spon- are selected for this prestigious distinction, more to Larry’s liking—they renamed their an- sored program in Hungary, is a stark reminder which is based on a combined criteria of com- nual teen music showcase in his memory. of the unrelenting hostility Armenians face munity involvement and success in their cho- From this year forward, it will be ‘‘Tuned In: today. sen career field. The 2013 class of Forty The Larry Dobkin Music Showcase.’’ In this year, which marks the twenty-fifth an- Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster Now, Larry will be responsible for helping niversary of another anti-Armenian atrocity— of 560 business leaders and growing. support young people and their families. I the Sumgait pogroms—we pay homage to the Curtis Brown lives in Ankeny, Iowa with his can’t think of anything he’d want more, and I Armenian people and particularly the people of wife Rachel and sons Maximilian, Adrian know that somewhere Larry is bear-hugging Nagorno Karabakh, who bravely struggle to Benet, and Jude, and serves as Economic De- everyone in sight, not because he’s proud of maintain their right to self-determination. velopment Director for the city. Professionally, a personal achievement, but because his mis- f Curtis serves the people of Ankeny by building sion continues. relationships with business leaders and eco- Though we miss him with all our hearts, our COMMEMORATING THE EPILEPSY lives are immeasurably better for having FOUNDATION nomic development leaders. Privately, Mr. Brown is an active member of Our Lady’s Im- shared a lot of his life together. We have to HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON maculate Conception Church and volunteers dedicate ourselves to working tirelessly, every as a Spanish interpreter for the Make-A-Wish single day, working ourselves to exhaustion OF NEW YORK Foundation of Iowa. Both personally and pro- and beyond because there’s a void that Larry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessionally, Curtis is an example of hard work left. As we continue to grieve, we continue to Tuesday, March 5, 2013 and service that our state can be proud of. work. Larry never stopped and neither can we. Larry, I miss you. We all miss you. Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- commemorate the Epilepsy Foundation and resent leaders like Curtis in the United States f two remarkable constituents of New York’s Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- TRIBUTE TO DESMUND ADAMS 19th Congressional District. Recently, Fiona ognize and applaud Mr. Brown for utilizing his Carroll of Averill Park and Angelina Dutcher of talents to better both his community and the HON. TOM LATHAM great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in Glasco had the distinction of being named OF IOWA the House to join me in congratulating Curtis Northeastern New York’s Winning Kids of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2013. This is a noteworthy accomplishment on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- and shows their dedication to fighting epilepsy. ing those at Business Record for their great Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of work, and wishing each member of the 2013 Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Northeastern New York names two individuals Forty Under 40 class continued success. congratulate and recognize Desmund Adams

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