18886 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 13 December 2, 2010 Tennessee and her contributions to the Mem- contributions to the passage of the landmark Bank of Odessa. Selected in the first Hall of phis community. Hers was a life well lived. Voting Rights Act; it observed that ‘‘JOHN Fame class of the Odessa R–7 Public School f LEWIS is an American hero and a giant of the Foundation, he was also a founding member Civil Rights Movement.’’ The medal will be of the Odessa Rotary Club, a longtime mem- HONORING TYLER WHITLEY FOR presented early next year. ber of the Odessa Lions Club, and a lifetime HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AT On the same day, Congressman LEWIS was member of the Odessa Veterans of Foreign THE RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH also honored by the Lyndon Baines Johnson Wars Post. I have no doubt that he has Foundation as the inaugural recipient of the touched the lives of every person in the Odes- HON. ERIC CANTOR LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award. The sa community, and his legacy will remain for OF VIRGINIA award marks Congressman LEWIS’s lifelong generations to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment to the founding principles that Madam Speaker, Mr. Oliphant has served our Nation well as a dedicated family man, a Thursday, December 2, 2010 were the watchword of the Civil Rights Move- ment. It also recognizes the determined legis- military veteran, and a community servant. I Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today lative leadership that enabled President John- trust my fellow members of the House will join to congratulate Tyler Whitley for his 50 years son to turn the movement’s moral vision into me in celebrating the life of an American of service at the Richmond Times-Dispatch political action. The LBJ Foundation honored treasure, Robert E. Oliphant. and the Richmond News Leader. Congressman LEWIS for ‘‘his dedication to the f After graduating from Hampden-Sydney Col- highest ethical standards and moral principles IN HONOR OF MR. ARMSTER lege, Tyler Whitley began his career with the [which] has won him the admiration of many of HINTON Richmond News Leader as an obituary writer his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the and then served as business editor for about United States Congress.’’ six years before becoming a political reporter I am among those colleagues who have HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. in 1980. He continued covering Virginia poli- taken regular inspiration from the force of OF GEORGIA tics for the Richmond Times-Dispatch when JOHN LEWIS’s example. He has my sincere IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the papers merged in 1992. A constituent of congratulations on these recent honors. Thursday, December 2, 2010 Virginia’s Seventh District and a veteran jour- f Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I nalist, Tyler Whitley has covered nine gov- rise today to join my constituents in cele- ernors, 14 national political conventions and IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. OLIPHANT brating the 124th Anniversary of Greater Saint four decades of the Virginia General Assem- Mark AME Church in Columbus, Georgia. As bly. part of this celebration, we honor the Church’s Known as the sage of the Virginia press HON. IKE SKELTON oldest living member, Mr. Armster Hinton, who corps, Tyler Whitley is highly respected by his OF MISSOURI is 96 years old and has spent the majority of colleagues for his hard work and dedication to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his life worshiping as a parishioner at Greater his craft. He is a familiar face at Virginia polit- Thursday, December 2, 2010 Saint Mark AME Church. ical events and a household name to his many Born April 16, 1914 in Hurtsboro, Alabama, readers through countless bylines. He is a fair Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with where his family owned a horse farm, Mr. Hin- and honest reporter who I’ve had the pleasure great sadness that I inform the House of the ton is the son of the late Merion and Daisy to work with since my days in the Virginia death of Robert E. Oliphant. Mr. Oliphant, who Hinton. He was educated at William H. Spen- House of Delegates and continue to work with passed away at the age of 88, is survived by cer High School, and graduated from that in- today. his wife Pearl; his two daughters Deborah and stitution in 1933. It is often said that reporters write the first Patti; and his two grandchildren, Justin and Mr. Hinton sought higher education, and version of history. In that case, Tyler Whitley Emily. The community of Odessa and the graduated from Albany State College with a has written more history than most. Please State of Missouri will sorely miss this remark- degree in business. He went on to honorably join me in recognizing Tyler Whitley as he able man’s leadership, generosity, and conge- serve his country during World War II. While marks a significant milestone in his distin- nial disposition. a soldier in the U.S. Army, his company in the guished career after 50 years of service at Born on June 22, 1922, in Cainsville, MO, Army made dog tags for the troops. He also Richmond’s paper of record. he was raised by Glenn and Cordia Oliphant instructed his fellow soldiers in reading and f in Princeton, MO. After graduating high school writing, helping many of them to attain a fourth in 1941, he attended Chillicothe Business Col- grade level education. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LEWIS lege for a year before heeding the call to serv- In 1934, Mr. Hinton was married to the love ice and entering the United States Army. He of his life, the late Mrs. Nell Blanchette Gibson HON. STENY H. HOYER began basic training in the spring of 1944 and Hinton. They were married for 71 wonderful OF MARYLAND was shipped off to Europe where he served years and were blessed with a beautiful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the 103rd Infantry Division. During the daughter, Mrs. Beverly Gaynell Hinton Hugle. Battle of the Bulge in late 1944, he suffered Thursday, December 2, 2010 Mrs. Hugle is married to Mr. Kenneth Hugle, injuries to his shoulder and arm and was who Mr. Hinton considers a son. Mr. Hinton’s Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, Congress- awarded the Purple Heart. family also includes his precocious grandson, man JOHN LEWIS of Georgia is an icon of cour- After recovering from his injuries, Mr. Oli- Master Destin Hinton Hugle. age, dignity, and perseverance. He risked his phant began working for Clarence H. Goppert Along with his immediate family, Mr. Hin- life in the struggle for civil rights for all Ameri- at the People’s Bank in Kansas City. In 1948, ton’s great love has impacted countless lives, cans, he stood with Dr. King as one of that Mr. Goppert acquired the Bank of Odessa and namely those of his god-children: Mrs. Doris movement’s most eloquent and inspirational Mr. Oliphant was named executive vice presi- Burton Upshaw; Mrs. Frances Jones Walker; leaders, and he has held steadfast to the prin- dent of the bank. After being promoted to Mrs. Rose Marie Wilson Arnold; Rev. Paul ciple of equal justice in every part of his public president in the early 1960s, he became chair- Berry, III; Mrs. Jasper Dawkins, Jr.; and Mrs. life, from the Freedom Rides to his service in man of the board of the Bank of Odessa and Jasmine Dawkins Jones. the House. I am proud to call him a dear remained in that position for more than 40 A master tailor, he is retired from Tillman’s friend—and I am proud that his leadership has years. Under his leadership, the Bank of Men’s Clothing in Columbus. In his retirement, recently been honored with two prestigious Odessa provided invaluable assistance to area he has utilized his many talents as an avid awards. churches, civic groups, and volunteer organi- cook and a consummate gardener. Mr. Hinton On November 17, President Obama an- zations. This assistance and Mr. Oliphant’s also has been the recipient of numerous rec- nounced Congressman LEWIS as one of the personal philanthropy allowed these organiza- ognitions from Greater Saint Mark AME next recipients of the Presidential Medal of tions to thrive, prosper, and serve countless Church, where he has been a life-long mem- Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. individuals. ber since childhood. The award citation noted his courage on Mr. Oliphant’s leadership in the Odessa He is known throughout the community for ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’ in Selma, Alabama, and his community goes far beyond his work at the his resplendent appearance. When asked

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:18 Sep 17, 2013 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR10\E02DE0.001 E02DE0 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD December 2, 2010 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 13 18887 about it, his favorite expression is, ‘‘I can’t taking. Without his understanding of our stra- now must demonstrate our commitment to help that; I was born looking good.’’ He at- tegic importance and for his love of the people high ethical standards by voting to censure tributes his longevity to a powerful faith in of Guam this would not have been possible. Congressman RANGEL. It has been one of the greatest pleasures of God, along with ‘‘having a ball’’ with family f and friends. serving in Congress to work with a man of Madam Speaker, from his service in the such intellect, honor and passion. On behalf of TRIBUTE TO GENERAL CARROL H. U.S. Army to his life-long dedication to his the people of Guam, I extend a heartfelt Un CHANDLER community, our country, the State of Georgia, dangkulo na Si Yu’os Ma’ase for his personal and the City of Columbus, Mr. Armster Hinton friendship, support of the people of Guam, and HON. IKE SKELTON has led a life of purpose. He is a kind-hearted service to our Nation. OF MISSOURI and compassionate man who upholds the true f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meaning of Christianity. Today I join Greater Saint Mark AME Church in honoring Mr. Hin- CONSIDERATION OF RANGEL Thursday, December 2, 2010 CENSURE RESOLUTION ton’s longevity. May he continue to inspire Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me generations to come. take this means to recognize and pay tribute f HON. CHARLES W. DENT to General Carrol H. Chandler for over 36 OF PENNSYLVANIA years of service and dedication to the United HONORING CONGRESSMAN IKE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SKELTON States Air Force. He currently serves as the Thursday, December 2, 2010 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and will HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, as a member retire from active duty on March 1, 2011. He of the Ethics Committee, I have carefully re- will be sorely missed. OF GUAM A native of Carthage, Missouri, General IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viewed evidence in the matter of Congress- man RANGEL and believe the Committee’s rec- Chandler graduated from the United States Air Thursday, December 2, 2010 ommendation for censure is appropriate. While Force Academy in 1974. Following graduation, Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise the censuring of a Member of Congress is a he earned his wings after attending Under- today to recognize my good friend, Chairman rare and significant action, I am confident this graduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force IKE SKELTON of Missouri, for his many con- is the proper penalty for the House to impose Base. General Chandler later earned a mas- tributions and service to our country, the peo- on Mr. RANGEL, given the accumulation and ters degree in management, attended the Ex- ple of Missouri, my home district of Guam, totality of his offenses. ecutive Program for General Officers at the and the United States House of Representa- On November 16, a bipartisan adjudicatory John F. Kennedy School of Government at tives. subcommittee on which I served found 11 of Harvard, and the Navy Senior Leader Busi- Chairman SKELTON has represented the the 13 counts Mr. RANGEL faced were sup- ness Course at the University of North Caro- fourth district of Missouri in this body for thirty- ported by clear and convincing evidence. I be- lina at Chapel Hill. four years, and he has been a champion of lieve the most egregious of these offenses in- A command pilot with more than 3,900 fly- our country’s armed forces. It is safe to say cluded violating the Ethics in Government Act ing hours in the F–15, F–16, and T–38, Gen- that if it were not for Chairman SKELTON, pro- by submitting numerous inaccurate financial eral Chandler has commanded a major com- fessional education in our military would be in- disclosure statements and violating the Code mand, a numbered air force, two fighter wings, adequate. Further, he has always been a of Ethics for Government Service by running a a support group and a fighter squadron—a champion of inter-service cooperation in our campaign office from a property leased as a true testament to his exceptional Airmanship, military and has worked to ensure successful rent-stabilized residential apartment. leadership, and judgment. His staff assign- implementation of the Goldwater-Nichols Act. I also believe it is appropriate for Mr. RAN- ments include tours at Headquarters Pacific He has been a member of the House Armed GEL to provide restitution for his failure to pay Air Forces, the Pentagon, Headquarters U.S. Services Committee since 1981 and consist- taxes. As long time member and former Chair- Pacific Command, Headquarters U.S. Military ently been an advocate for our men and man of the House’s tax-writing committee, Mr. Training Mission in Saudi Arabia and Head- women in uniform. He consistently worked in RANGEL’S tax violations cannot be ignored. quarters Allied Air Forces Southern Europe. a bi-partisan fashion to use the annual de- Violations like those committed by Mr. RAN- Throughout his career, General Chandler re- fense authorization bill to take care of the GEL, individually and cumulatively, damage the ceived many well-deserved awards and deco- pressing needs of our servicemembers. public’s trust in their elected officials and this rations, and his commitment and dedication to In addition, Chairman SKELTON has been a institution. However, the House has the oppor- the mission of the Air Force will be remem- tremendous partner and advocate for the peo- tunity today to restore the American people’s bered for many years to come. ple of Guam. He has worked closely with me confidence in this body by illustrating that Madam Speaker, General Chandler has dis- to ensure that the military build-up on Guam is Members of Congress are accountable for tinguished himself during his career with the done right and is a win-win for our military and their transgressions and will face appropriate United States Air Force. I trust my fellow local community. He supported me in efforts to penalties for their misconduct. Members of the House will join me in wishing ensure that we have a robust statutory frame- Madam Speaker, while this difficult occasion the very best to the good General; his wife work that ensure proper implementation and is by no means a pleasant duty for any of us, Eva-Marie; and their three children, Carl, oversight of this strategically important under- it is nonetheless a necessity. Therefore, we Rose-Marie, and Thomas.

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