May 15, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E803 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO HANK KETCHAM was produced from 1959 to 1963 is still widely of the Old Testament and the many creative seen around the country and was updated into and imaginative themes that flow from it. It HON. SAM FARR a popular animation series by the CBS tele- was his early upbringing by his mother that OF CALIFORNIA vision network. A 2-hour prime-time live action endowed him with a rich blend of talent and insight that would be brought to fruition by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ``Dennis the Menace'' broadcast was aired in September 1987 and in 114 television markets many religious building challenges he under- Wednesday, May 15, 1996 the following month. took. Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, it is Over the past 46 years, Mr. Ketcham has In rising to the challenge of bringing to the my great honor to rise in recognition of a man sold more than 50 million ``Dennis the Men- synagogue a sense of love, understanding who has brought both smiles and laughter to ace'' books, including a four-part anthology, a and compassion, Mr. Wood succeeded grand- countless Americans. Henry (Hank) Ketcham, series of comic books from Marvel Comics ly. It is with great pride and love that the trust- who created the famed ``Dennis the Menace'' and a favorite of Ketcham's, ``Dennis and the ees of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck de- cartoon strip, is being honored Friday with a Bible Kids.'' clared Sunday, May 5, as Emanuel day. As Lifetime Achievement Award at the Carmel Throughout the years, Dennis' civic-minded- the hundreds of congregants of Temple Eman- Arts Festival. ness has also made him a popular spokesman uel gathered on that day, it was most exciting A resident of my congressional district, Mr. for a number of worthy causes, including the and reaffirming that in the truest tradition of Ketcham has led a distinguished, artistic life Boy Scouts of America, UNICEF, and the the American spirit, this beautiful congregation continues to so willingly give of itself, to its that we all can celebrate. Born in Seattle in International Red Cross. He has had a starring members and the community. 1920, he first became interested in drawing at role in two important public service messages the age of 7 when a local art director and fam- through comic books entitled ``Dennis Takes a f ily friend drew cartoon sketches to make him Poke at Poison'' and ``Coping with Family TRIBUTE TO SARA J. WHITE laugh. With considerable talent, he parlayed Stress.'' this love of cartooning into a number of im- To this day, ``Dennis the Menace'' continues HON. ANNA G. ESHOO pressive positions throughout his career. to bring joy to children and adults alike. The OF CALIFORNIA After entering the University of Washington comic strip is widely read throughout the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as an art major in 1937, Mr. Ketcham moved and, in fact, is delivered to my doorstep every Wednesday, May 15, 1996 to Hollywood 1 year later where he worked at day I am in Washington in the Washington the Walter Lantz animation studio, home of Post. Though 46 this year, Dennis remains as Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great the ``Woody the Woodpecker'' cartoon series. youthful and entertaining as ever. Of course, pleasure that I call to the attention of my col- Soon after, Mr. Ketcham was lured by the this is a tribute to Hank Ketcham and his con- leagues the installation early next month of Walt Disney studios, where he worked on siderable talent. It is my great honor to salute Sara J. White, M.S., as president of the Amer- ``Pinocchio,'' ``Fantasia'' and many other fa- him as he receives this well-deserved Lifetime ican Society of Health-System Pharmacists mous Disney productions until the outbreak of Achievement Award. [ASHP] at the society's 53d annual meeting in World War II. f San Diego. Desiring to serve his country, Mr. Ketcham ASHP is the 30,000-member national pro- enlisted in the U.S. Navy and, as a chief pho- TEMPLE EMANUEL OF GREAT fessional association representing pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance tographer specialist, developed a variety of NECK IS REDEDICATED organizations, long-term care facilities, home- cartoons, magazines, posters, and animated care agencies, and other components of film spots to encourage his fellow Americans HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN health care systems. The society has exten- to purchase war bonds. To help supplement OF NEW YORK sive publishing and educational programs de- his military pay, Mr. Ketcham also started IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES signed to help members improve their delivery cartooning for magazines, including the Satur- Wednesday, May 15, 1996 of pharmaceutical care, and it is a national ac- day Evening Post, which bought a weekly crediting organization for pharmacy residency panel. Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and pharmacy technician training programs. After the war, Mr. Ketcham fully launched to commemorate the rededication of Temple Since October 1992, Professor White has himself into the highly competitive world of Emanuel of Great Neck, which occurred on been director of pharmacy at Stanford Univer- freelance cartooning. Because of his immense May 5, 1996. This day, hereby known as sity Hospital, a 500-bed academic health talent, he quickly became one of this country's Emanuel day, culminates a 10 year effort that science center, which I am privileged to rep- most successful artists, selling his work regu- has served to beautify the synagogue, and en- resent. She now holds this position with Stan- larly to Collier's, the Saturday Evening Post, hance it as an ongoing source of inspiration to ford Health Services, a health care system Ladies' Home Journal, Liberty, the New York- its congregants and the Great Neck commu- formed last September. The Stanford Health er, as well as to advertising agencies. By this nity. Conceived by Rabbi Robert Widom, spir- Services Pharmacy has five inpatient sat- time, Mr. Ketcham was also married and the itual leader or Temple Emanuel, the project ellites, three outpatient pharmacies, an operat- father of a son named, you guessed it, Den- evolved into the design of six stained glass ing room satellite, and a home pharmacy serv- nis, whom my sister Francesca, frequently windows for the synagogue's sanctuary, a new ice. As director of pharmacy, she directs all fi- babysat. ark and eternal light. The initial project, under nancial, operational, and human resource In October 1950, the ``Dennis the Menace'' the direction of Rabbi Widom, undertook a components of a service with 100 full-time cartoon strip was created and, less than a search that would last for 10 years until the personnel serving the health care needs of year later, it was syndicated to 18 news- appropriate artist was selected and the cre- more than 2 million people. She is also clinical papers. Mr. Ketcham received the prestigious ative plans were developed. professor of pharmacy at the University of Billy deBeck Trophy as the outstanding car- Through the combined efforts of the con- California-San Francisco School of Pharmacy. toonist of 1952. Within the past 10 years, gregation's leadership team of president Lloyd Prior to her current position, Professor White ``Dennis the Menace'' has been read in more Goldfarb, chair of the refurbishing committee, was associate director of pharmacy at the Uni- than 1,000 different newspapers in 48 coun- Paula Held Scharf, brotherhood president, versity of Kansas Medical Center from 1975 to tries and has been translated into 19 different John Holzer and sisterhood president, Carol 1992. languages. Cohen, an extensive search was launched A prolific author on topics of pharmaceutical In the following years, Mr. Ketcham ex- that yielded Paul Winthrop Wood, a Canadian management and human and financial re- panded his lovable character's popularity born artist. Mr. Wood comes from a family of source management, Professor White's re- through a variety of other media, including renowned architects and builders and brought search has appeared in more than 100 phar- books and television. The hit TV show that to Temple Emanuel an innate understanding macy, nursing, and medical journal articles

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 1996 and textbook chapters. She has been an ac- The fiscal year 1997 defense authorization tened a new legacyÐthe Yocum Sailing Cen- tive leader and office holder in several State provides a much needed reprieve for the U.S. ter. The Yocum Sailing Center is the center- and national pharmacy organizations and par- military from President Clinton's ill conceived piece of what will ultimately be a fully en- ticipates in her community through the budget cuts. My Republican colleagues and I dowed midshipmen sailing and waterfront pro- RotaCare Free Clinic. Professor White re- remain committed to ensuring that our armed fessional development program. The building, ceived the degree of bachelor of science in services are equipped with decent living quar- located at the water's edge with a spectacular pharmacy from Oregon State University. Both ters and the best, most cost efficient equip- view of the Long Island Sound and the Man- her master of science and residency in Hos- ment, so that when they are called upon to hattan skyline, was named in recognition of pital Pharmacy came from Ohio State Univer- defend their country, they have what they the unprecedented support and service of sity. need to get the job done. James H. Yocum, a resident of Reading, PA. Mr. Speaker, Professor White has served f Mr. Yocum graduated from the Academy in her profession with distinction. I extend my 1947. As a cadet midshipmen, he sailed with best wishes to her as she takes over the lead- AN ARTISTIC DISCOVERY Alcoa Steamship Co., American Export Lines, ership of the ASHP. and Grace Line. After graduation, he sailed as f HON. DAN FRISA a deck officer with Moor-McCormack Lines OF NEW YORK and Grace Line. A veteran of the Korean War, IN MEMORY OF THE SILENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Yocum served active duty in the U.S. SERVICE Navy from 1952±54 in both Korea and Japan. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Having become involved with the Merchant HON. CARLOS J. MOORHEAD Mr. FRISA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec- Marine Alumni Association in 1955, Mr. OF CALIFORNIA ognize five very talented high school students. Yocum holds the record for the longest contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These students participated in my first annual uous service to this association. He has been Wednesday, May 15, 1996 congressional arts competition, ``An Artistic awarded the alumni association's Outstanding Discovery.'' Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, as Memorial Professional Achievement Award, the Meritori- Nur-e-alam Chisty of Herricks High School, ous Alumni Service Award and, in 1992, was Day approaches, I rise to pay tribute to the Suneet Sethi of East Meadow High School men of the silent service and their organiza- chosen the ``Kings Pointer of the Year.'' and Melissa Guimaraes of Sacred Heart Acad- Thanks to Mr. Yocum's enthusiasm and phi- tion, the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. emy, submitted exceptional works of art that The goal of this organization is ``to perpet- lanthropy to Kings Point, the Yocum Sailing were chosen as first, second, and third place uate the memory of our shipmates who gave Center was completed and opened in 1994. It winners. their lives in the performance of their duties houses the classrooms for seamanship in- Although everyone who participated in the while serving their country.'' struction, a large boat bay for year round competition displayed artistic talent, two stu- These submariners, in the true tradition and maintenance and repair of sail and power dents deserve special recognition. These stu- fighting spirit of the U.S. Navy, have lived in boats, a crew rowing tank, offices for the sail- dents are Kenneth Grossman of Lawrence silence, fought in silence, and died in silence ing master, the master of the T/V Kings Point- High School and Clarie Thomas of East Mead- in the cold depths. Through their dedication, er and midshipmen staff of the Department of ow High School. deeds, and supreme sacrifice, they have left Waterfront Activities. The Yocum Sailing Cen- I would like to congratulate these students behind a legacy of the highest standards of ter is dedicated to the beloved memory of Mr. and wish them the very best in their future en- performance and conduct. Their actions will al- Yocum's grandparents, William H. Yocum and deavors. ways inspire emulation and praise. Emma Kate ``Bright'' Yocum, his parents, The U.S. Submarine Veterans, which en- f George Lehman Yocum and Helen Yocum and, his two brothers, William Yocum II and sures the honorable tradition of the submarin- SAILING CENTER NAMED FOR George L. Yocum, Jr. At both the north and ers in our society, is represented in southern YOCUM FAMILY California by Mark James Denger, a sub- south entrances to the building there is a marine veteran, reservist, and active supporter beautiful plaque that eloquently pays tribute to and participant in a number of significant, pa- HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES the Yocum FamilyÐ``So they gave their abun- triotic military organizations. OF NEW YORK dance to education and for that, each received Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition, reward and remembrance that will Mr. Denger and the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Wednesday, May 15, 1996 never die.'' Inc. They do honor to themselves, our Nation I would like to offer my congratulations to Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kings Point on its newest acquisition and to and the memory of Memorial Day. honor and celebrate one of our country's most f Mr. Yocum for his generosity and dedication to valuable educational institutions, the U.S. Mer- the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. May God ENHANCING OUR MILITARY chant Marine Academy, also known as Kings bless all who pass through her portals. Point. Few realize that this Nation came very f HON. RON PACKARD close to losing this vital service academy that has served this Nation in times of war and HONORING ROSALIND AND JOSEPH OF CALIFORNIA peace. Under the masterful stewardship of GURWIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adm. Thomas Matteson, Kings Point is be- Wednesday, May 15, 1996 coming the premier maritime education institu- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, under Presi- tion in the world. I fought hard throughout the OF NEW YORK dent Clinton's latest budget proposal, defense appropriations process to ensure that the Mer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spending would remain on a dangerously chant Marine Academy received its full funding steep decline. H.R. 3230 moves to counter the of $30.9 million for 1996 and I am prepared to Wednesday, May 15, 1996 effects of the Clinton administration's cuts in take up that fight again. Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today defense spending within the framework of a For too long the extraordinary contributions to join with my colleagues and the members of balanced budget. of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy have the New York Metropolitan Region Chapter of After a 10-year decline in military spending, been overlooked. The Academy has always the American Society for Technion, the Israel this measure revitalizes our Nation's defense, been connected to national defense as well as Institute of Technology, as they gather on bolstering our national security interest at maritime commerce in peace and war. Today, Wednesday, May 15, 1996, to pay tribute to home and abroad and turning back the hollow the Academy still promotes a ``can do'' ap- Rosalind and Joseph Gurwin. military policies of the Clinton administration. A proach to tasks that is reminiscent of the war The Gurwins have devoted a good part of strong, prepared military is vital for the secu- days, when cadets and ships were ordered to their lives to the welfare of the Jewish people rity of this country. In this era of fiscal re- deliver, no matter how dangerous the condi- and the State of Israel. Recognizing the impor- straint, it is equally important to get the big- tions. tance of technological development in Israel's gest bang for the buckÐbut not at the ex- Thanks to the continued support and dedi- future, Ros and Joe have been long time sup- pense or readiness, modernization, or quality cation of the faculty, graduates, alumni, and porters of Technion, Israel's only comprehen- of life for our service personnel and their fami- midshipmen, the tradition of Kings Point con- sive scientific university and center for applied lies. tinues. On May 3, 1996, Kings Point chris- research. In this vein, they have provided