13, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E525 40 percent of these contracts were awarded to past several years to make April 10th the offi- IN HONOR OF STATE REPRESENT- businesses in the District of Columbia, where cial day we reflect upon the importance of our ATIVE V. GEORGE CAREY the project is located. . Regional Contracting Services began in July April 10th would mark the birthday of Ms. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE 2001 with a $7,000 investment and has grown Evart’s , Lisette, who died tragically in an OF DELAWARE significantly, reporting annual sales revenue of accident that also took the life of her in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $16 million last year, with a bonding capacity 1972. Lisette was only 19 years old. Just 14 Tuesday, April 13, 2010 of $2 million per job, and $10 million in total. years later, in 1986, Ms. Evart’s older , Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with Regional Contracting Services has 60 employ- Alan, died in an accident in his home at the great honor that I rise today to recognize the ees, and has been rated among the top 500 young age of 36. ‘‘Fastest Growing Companies in America’’ by career of The Honorable State Representative Siblings significantly affect our lives and Entrepreneur magazine. V. George Carey. A member of Delaware’s Regional Contracting Services has worked shape who we are. Siblings are a major part House of Representatives for the past 26 on some of the Washington area’s top of our , and often when our are years and president of Carey Farms, Inc., projects, including the Children’s National gone our siblings are the only family we have Representative Carey is a man who has given Medical Center, the Mandarin Hotel, the Pen- left. And sometimes we lose our siblings at an much to his community and his state, but most tagon, the National Museum of the American early age, as with Ms. Evart’s tragic experi- of all, has served his constituents of the 36th Indian, the Walter Washington Convention ence. A National Siblings Day would help us District with honor and humility. Representa- Center, the Washington Nationals’ Baseball honor and celebrate siblings and aid us in re- tive Carey is retiring after an accomplished Stadium, and the Washington Metro Area membering the siblings that we have lost. and unique career in the General Assembly, Transit Authority—Brentwood Yard Expansion. I applaud Ms. Evart’s hard work over the and his presence in the State House will be Receiving a contract for the DHS head- past 14 years to create a National Siblings greatly missed. quarters construction project is a testament to Day, and with it a loving tribute to her de- George was elected in 1984 to the State Regional Contracting Services’ success and ceased siblings. Her dedicated efforts are in- House of Representatives; the same year I motivation for other D.C. small businesses in spirational. Since 1998, 33 governors have was first elected of the State of competition for a share of the DHS head- issued gubernatorial proclamations in their Delaware. I had the privilege of working with quarters project. The early success of Re- states for Siblings Day: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, George for eight years while I was in Dover, gional Contracting Services stands as an ex- FL, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, and have fond memories of that time. George ample to our local businesses, that in a fair MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, RI, will leave behind an indelible legacy in the competition, they can win. Madam Speaker, I SC, VT, VA, WV, WA, WI and WY. I urge my General Assembly for his efforts with land ask the House of Representatives to join me colleagues to recognize the importance of sib- conservation, tax-ditch reform, and most of all, in honoring both Regional Contracting Serv- lings by adding their support to Ms. Evart’s en- an outstanding commitment to the constituents ices, LLC, in Washington, D.C., as the 2010 deavors, and to the goals of a National Sib- he represented. D.C. Small Business of the Year, and its lings Day. As one of only two active farmers serving in founder, Beverly Thomas. the General Assembly, George has built a rep- f f utation in the State House as an authority on agricultural issues, and has used that exper- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL HONORING THE LIFE OF DORIS tise to be a positive force on behalf of farmers DEBT MARIE THOMPSON throughout Delaware. He has been a member of the Agriculture Committee for more than HON. MIKE COFFMAN two decades, and his retirement will leave a OF COLORADO HON. TED POE void of leadership and knowledge that will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS extremely difficult to fill. Representative Carey Tuesday, April 13, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped create the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, noted to be among the Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- Tuesday, April 13, 2010 most successful initiatives of its kind in the na- er, today our national debt is Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today tion. His leadership with the program extended $12,826,379,456,286.85. beyond the halls of the General Assembly, On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th I commemorate the life and service of Doris Marie Thompson, a tireless victims’ rights ad- when he became one of the first farmers in Congress, the national debt was the state to enter his farmland into the pro- $10,638,425,746,293.80. vocate from San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on March 18, 2010. gram. Last year, George was given the Dela- This means the national debt has increased ware Association of Conservation Districts’ Doris began her life of service to the cause by $2,187,953,709,993.00 so far this Con- Legislative Award for his career service and of victims’ rights following the murder of her gress. devotion to conservation efforts. In addition to This debt and its interest payments we are 26-year-old , J’Anna Marie Tebbs. land conservation, George was instrumental in passing to our children and all future Ameri- Over the course of two decades, Doris spent reforming Delaware’s tax-ditch system. He cans. countless hours counseling fellow parents and served on the Tax Ditch Right-of-Way Task using her own tragedy to discourage other vio- f Force, and sponsored House Bill 452, which lent crimes. IN SUPPORT OF THE GOALS OF A addressed and corrected many issues that NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY In 1999, Doris worked with Raven Kazen had resulted from a confusing and archaic Hauge to establish the first Victim Services Di- system. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY vision in the Texas Department of Criminal Throughout the past two and half decades Justice. The division allows a victim’s family as the Representative for the 36th District, OF NEW YORK and friends to be notified of the offender’s pa- George has worked diligently as a delegate for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role hearings and to directly petition parole his constituents, ensuring that they have a Tuesday, April 13, 2010 board members. Doris was also heavily in- voice in the General Assembly. He has Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise volved with a branch of the division known as pushed for reform when needed, as shown by today in support of establishing a National Sib- the Victim Impact Panel. There, she would re- his efforts to develop a solution for the tax- lings Day, a day in which we all reflect upon tell the story of her daughter’s murder to ditch issue. And when common sense calls for the ways siblings have enriched our lives. We groups of probationers in hopes that hearing it conservation, he has tirelessly advocated for have a ’s Day to celebrate our , would dissuade them from committing violent such measures. As a long-time member of the and a Father’s Day to celebrate our . crimes. Joint Bond Bill Committee, he has been instru- Establishing a Siblings Day would allow us an Doris Marie Thompson dedicated her life to mental in improving and enhancing the com- opportunity to celebrate and honor our siblings pursuing justice and care for victims. These munity he serves. George has secured fund- and would give every family member a day to are the values that the Victims’ Rights Caucus ing to bring a variety of projects to his district, be celebrated. seeks to emulate and celebrate. I thank Doris such as the Milford and Milton Riverwalks, the Claudia Evart is a constituent of mine in for her work and honor her life as a shining Milford Library, the Greater Milford Boys & New York. She has worked tirelessly over the example of tireless advocacy for victims. Club, and the Milton Museum.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 great honor that I rise today to recognize the career of Mr. Richard Citron, who is retiring f Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today after 42 years of federal service. Mr. Citron to honor the Reverend Dr. Henry L. Fuller, Jr. has developed a reputation of expertise in de- RECOGNIZING MICHELLE ALYSSA and his Marilyn W. Fuller as they cele- livering state-of-the-art healthcare throughout CARILLI AS THE NATIONAL VOL- brate 12 years leading the congregation of Mt. his 38 years working in Veterans Affairs, and UNTEER FIRE COUNCIL JUNIOR Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in my his well-earned retirement will leave a void in FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR hometown of Flint, Michigan. A dinner was the field. held on Saturday, April 10 to honor the occa- Mr. Citron has served as the Director of the sion. Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center HON. JOE COURTNEY since August of 2007. Richard served in the Pastor Fuller received his Bachelor’s degree Army from 1968 to 1971, and OF CONNECTICUT from the United Bible Institute of the United began his career in healthcare by working for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Theological Seminary—Flint Branch. He re- a year at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in ceived an honorary doctorate from United Chu Lai, Vietnam during the war. His career Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Bible Institute of the United Theological Semi- has taken him all over America, including nary in Monroe Louisiana. He preached his Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise stints as Assistant Director of the University first sermon on December 12, 1971 at Mt. Cal- today to recognize Michelle Alyssa Carilli, the Drive VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Penn- vary Missionary Baptist Church. He was in- recipient of the National Volunteer Fire Coun- sylvania, and terms as Director of both the spired to organize a Mission in Holly, Michigan cil’s Junior Firefighter of the Year Award. Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, Illinois, and in 1973. The Mission became Faith Baptist Michelle is currently a senior at Coventry High VAMC in Wilmington, Delaware. In addition to Church. Between the years 1983 to 1998, his nearly four decades working as a Veterans School, which is located in Coventry, Con- Pastor Fuller headed the Calvary Missionary healthcare professional, Mr. Citron is a Fellow necticut. Baptist Church in Muncie Indiana. in the American College of Healthcare Execu- Each year the National Volunteer Fire Coun- On April 18, 1998, Pastor Fuller returned to tives, a defining credential for those in his pro- cil conducts a national search to honor a jun- his roots and became the Pastor at Mt. Cal- fession. ior firefighter who has gone above and beyond As Director of the Philadelphia VAMC, Rich- vary Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to the normal call of duty in his or her commit- ard oversaw operations of the medical facili- leading the congregation, Pastor Fuller has ties that serve the sixth largest metropolitan ment to the fire and emergency services. held several positions with the church and in Michelle’s outstanding contributions to the area in the nation, including the city of Phila- the community. He has served as president of delphia and surrounding six counties in Penn- Coventry Volunteer Fire Association truly em- the Northeastern District Sunday School and body what it means to be a junior firefighter. sylvania and New Jersey. He was responsible BTU Congress of Christian Education of the for a staff of more than 2,000 dedicated indi- Michelle’s family is no stranger to public serv- Northeastern District Missionary Baptist Asso- ice, with her father serving as chief of the viduals working at the main campus in West ciation in Muncie; president of Indiana Con- Philadelphia and community-based outpatient Coventry Volunteer Fire Department, along- solidated Congress of Christian Education of side numerous other relatives. clinics at Fort Dix, in Gloucester County and the Indiana Consolidated State Convention; Camden, New Jersey, as well as Center City For almost four years, Michelle has dedi- served on the Finance Board of the National Philadelphia, and Horsham, Pennsylvania. cated herself to public service in her commu- Baptist Convention of America, Inc.; was a Richard takes particular pride in the advance- nity. During that time, she raised almost writer with the Publishing Board Sunday ments made within the Behavioral Health and $2,000 so that the Coventry Fire Department School and BTU Literature National Baptist Women’s programs instituted or strengthened could sponsor the Coventry Special Olympics, Convention of America, Inc.; as an instructor during his time as Director at the Philadelphia organized the Volunteer for Life program for at the Central Baptist Theological Seminary of VAMC. her fellow high school students to become first Indiana; and served as moderator of the Great Having left an indelible legacy in Veterans aid certified and led a recruitment campaign to Lakes Baptist District Association 2000–2007. healthcare, Richard can rest assured that we get more students involved with the depart- Marilyn W. Fuller has worked by her hus- are indebted to him for his service to our country. I wish him the best in retirement, and ment which resulted in many of their parents band’s side in the Flint community and at Mt. thank him for his dedication to assisting those becoming volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. A retired who have sacrificed so much in defense of She holds the rank of Junior Firefighter Cap- registered nurse specializing in substance this great nation. tain and was the first junior firefighter to be abuse and addictions counseling, Mrs. Fuller named the Coventry Volunteer Fire Associa- currently serves on the Board of Managers of f tion’s Emergency Medical Service Provider of Hurley Medical Center. She works with the IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 the Year. Genesee County focus group for the National VALOR AWARD RECIPIENT IN Michelle’s performance as a Junior Fire- Coalition of Pastors’ committed to THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE fighter is mirrored by her success as a scholar decreasing HIV/AIDS infection in African and an athlete. She is an honor roll student at American Women. She is active in several HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Coventry High School and a captain of the ministries at Mt. Calvary and at the Great OF VIRGINIA school’s State Champion volleyball team. She Lakes District level, the Wolverine State Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is also a Varsity basketball player and track gress level and the National Baptist Congress Tuesday, April 13, 2010 athlete. level. Pastor and Mrs. Fuller have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Madam Speaker, public safety in our com- er, I rise today to recognize an outstanding munities is dependent on outstanding volun- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- member of the Virginia State Police. This indi- teers like Michelle Carilli. Her selfless service resentatives to rise with me and honor the vidual has demonstrated superior dedication to to her town, her department, and her school work of Reverend Dr. Henry L. Fuller, Jr., and public safety and has been awarded the pres- makes her truly deserving of the distinction of his wife, Marilyn W. Fuller. Their enthusiasm tigious Valor Award by the Prince William Re- Junior Firefighter of the Year. I ask my col- and witness have inspired the Mt. Calvary gional Chamber of Commerce. leagues to join with me and my constituents in family. May Our Lord, Jesus Christ, continue The Valor Awards recognize remarkable recognizing Michelle’s contributions and cele- to bless our community with their service for heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- brating her award. many, many more years. plified by our public safety agencies and their

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