E976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 28, 2010 She earned her bachelor’s degree in politics troops that had died defending our nation. Madam Speaker, Central is proud to from Oberlin, where she cochaired the College That initiative has grown and now stretches have a strong community leader like Dr. Ying. Democrats’ club, competed as a finalist for the across the . In my home state of Dr. Nelson Ying’s priority to give back to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, received several , we have a great group of men and community by educating the next generation departmental prizes for her academic work, women who have picked up the flag to ride in of leaders reflects not only core American val- and was elected to the Soci- honor of our brave men and women. ues, but what should be the top policy priority ety. She immersed herself fully in the political I have had the distinct honor to meet and for our Nation. Dr. Ying’s service will compel life of Oberlin, Ohio as well—working on city spend time with the Ohio Patriot Guard Rid- young adults and be the catalyst for a better ballot initiatives for education, city council ers, and the State Captain, Robert ‘‘Bob’’ world of tomorrow. races, and get-out-the-vote efforts during sev- Woods, of West Chester, Ohio. In just a few f eral elections. During her summer and winter short years the membership of the Ohio Pa- breaks, she also worked at the triot Guard Riders has grown from 400 to over ROCKDALE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC Department of Education and served as Con- 4,000, who at the request of the family ride to PARTY gressional candidate Lois Herr’s deputy cam- honor our fallen heroes. And, when necessary, paign manager during the 2004 election cycle they shield them from people who would try to HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. in Lancaster County. tarnish the honor of their loved one. OF GEORGIA Following graduation, Renata came to Bob Woods is an American hero aside from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington to work at the political consulting his work with the Patriot Guard Riders. He Thursday, May 27, 2010 firm of Evans & Katz. Managing the daily op- served our nation in Vietnam. Bob has made Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker: erations of the Washington office, Renata rep- it his personal mission to ensure that every re- Whereas, since its founding, the Rockdale resented clients before the Federal Election turning member of the military knows that their County Democratic Party has been and con- Commission, helped coordinate fundraising for service to our nation is appreciated, and that tinues to be a worthy instrument for good; and several House and Senate candidates, and our fallen heroes are honorably remembered Whereas, the second annual black tie Gala prepared electoral compliance reports for the for their service in defense of liberty. is being held to celebrate community service Ohio’s Patriot Guard Riders have been firm. and honor excellence in government, busi- there to honor our men and women in uniform At the beginning of the 110th Congress, ness, education and health; and Renata joined the Judiciary Committee staff and the who came before them. And Whereas, the Rockdale County Democratic and became an invaluable member of the today as we approach this Memorial Day Party has always promoted the concept of committee’s oversight team. She took on an weekend, I ask all in Congress to honor and One Community-One Goal by working with incalculable number of tasks, staffing Mem- thank the Patriot Guard Riders for their devo- and for individuals of all walks of life to make bers of the committee and myself on adminis- tion to the ideas of freedom and liberty and Rockdale County a place where openness is tration oversight issues, voter suppression, ex- the men and women who defend it. seen as well as heard; and ecutive branch accountability, gaming issues, f Whereas, its members give of themselves health care, and most recently the committee’s tirelessly and unconditionally to serve our work on the liability issues related to the Gulf HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- MENTS OF DR. NELSON YING community through projects such as voter reg- Coast oil disaster. She has been instrumental istration, health walks, mentorships and schol- to the committee’s investigative work on Fed- arships; and eral Bureau of Investigation and the Depart- HON. ALAN GRAYSON Whereas, the lives of many in our district ment of Justice, including the firing of nine OF FLORIDA are touched by the leadership and service U.S. Attorneys and the resultant Contempt of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES given by the members of the Rockdale County Congress resolutions on the House Floor. She Thursday, May 27, 2010 Democratic Party, our nation and the world is also worked on large portions of the commit- a better place due to their commitment to ex- tee’s comprehensive staff report on the pre- Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the inspirational spirit of Dr. cellence in all of their endeavors; and vious administration: Reining in the Imperial Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Presidency: Lessons and Recommendations Nelson Ying in honor of Asian Pacific Amer- ican Heritage Month. Dr. Ying’s life story is Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Relating to Presidency of George W Bush. day to honor and recognize their outstanding Renata is leaving the committee and Wash- somewhat of a fairy tale demonstrating the passion and fortitude of the American dream. service to our District; ington to attend Yale Law School this fall. On Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Dr. Ying and his parents fled from at behalf of the Judiciary Committee, its staff, SON, Jr., do hereby proclaim April 24, 2010, as the height of the Communist takeover in 1955. and this distinguished body, I would like to Rockdale County Democratic Party Day in the The Ying family moved to City with thank her for her exemplary work, generosity, Fourth Congressional District. only $600. Dr. Ying’s father, James Ying, sense of humor, and boundless energy. She f will be sorely missed as a colleague and opened a chain of successful gift shops all friend, but we wish her the best of luck and over New York, from Chinatown into the New HONORING DR. JAMES C. ALLEN extend to her our deepest gratitude for her York suburbs. Dr. Ying learned at a young age service. from his father that in America hard work and HON. TAMMY BALDWIN perseverance can take you far. f OF WISCONSIN Dr. Ying epitomizes the character and integ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE PATRIOT GUARD rity that represent the Asian Pacific American RIDERS community. Dr. Ying is the founding chairman Thursday, May 27, 2010 of the Orange County Science Exposition. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. JEAN SCHMIDT Through this annual exposition, Dr. Ying con- today to honor the life and career of Dr. OF OHIO tinues to promote direct involvement from stu- James C. Allen of Madison, Wisconsin. There IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents in science. Every year he selects five is no more appropriate time than now, as we outstanding high school science scholars to approach Memorial Day, to recognize Dr. Al- Thursday, May 27, 2010 compete in his science competition. The len’s distinguished service to our country both Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise scholarship gives students an opportunity to as a of war and an advocate for his today to recognize a group of true American explore state of the art facilities at places like fellow servicemembers. His tireless work as patriots who selflessly give of themselves to Kennedy Space Center and Lockheed Martin. an ophthalmologist extends far beyond direct honor our men and women in uniform. The The ‘‘Ying Prize’’ has become a testament to clinical care to touch the lives of countless vet- Patriot Guard Riders have honored our sailors science achievement in Central Florida, erans across our great Nation. and troops who have made the ultimate sac- awarding a prestigious student up to $1,000 Dr. Allen began his service to our country rifice, given comfort and protection to their for the best physical science project. Dr. during the Korean war. After returning from grieving families, and proven themselves to be Ying’s involvement in the fields of education duty, he started practicing ophthalmology at more than worthy of our thanks. and community service has greatly contributed the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital The Patriot Guard Riders started in Kansas to the Central Florida community. Dr. Ying’s in Madison. During his 35 year career at the to protect grieving families from protestors investment in our next generation of leaders in VA Hospital, Dr. Allen discovered a significant who would attempt to disrupt the funerals of the field of scientific innovation is invaluable. problem with the VA compensation structure.

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