E292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2015 and manage the WC Parish Co., DBA Lee As- munity and is on full display during the ice in 1948 and returned home to begin a suc- sociates until her second retirement in 1998 Kutztown Folk Festival. cessful 40-year career with IBM. Mr. when she moved to Sun City, Arizona until Over the years the Borough fostered numer- Massarone became one of the original mem- 2010. ous industries. The Borough gave rise to the bers of IBM’s electric typewriter division and In addition to her prolific career, Mrs. Mil- Kutztown Iron Company, a brickyard, bottling was instrumental in creating the ‘‘Selectric’’ dred Massey broke barriers and was a dedi- companies, and even competing cigar compa- typewriter, which helped pave the way for the cated civil rights advocate. Among her efforts, nies. use of typewriter keyboards as the primary she worked with Mary McLeod Bethune to In 1866 the Borough saw the founding of method for people to interact with computers. come to Southern University in Baton Rouge the Keystone Normal School, the forerunner of Mr. Massarone spent his life giving back to to change her University’s discriminatory pol- Kutztown University. Today the University has his community. He helped form the first Little icy surrounding sorority pledging. Mrs. Massey an enrollment of nearly 9,500 students. League baseball teams to play at the IBM was also an active member of the Easter Star Situated in the East Penn Valley, nestled Park in Lexington. He was particularly active Lodge, Phyllis Wheatley Club, the NAACP, between the Blue and South Mountains, the with his parish, St. Paul , and Myrtle Avenue Methodist Church. Borough of Kutztown and its people continue where he served as council president, chair- Mrs. Massey enjoyed traveling and visited to thrive. Kutztown is an outstanding American man of the school board, and later became Greece, , Spain, Hawaii, the Bahamas, town. Kutztown remains a great place to work, the oldest serving member of his church. Mexico, Grenada, St. Maarten, the Virgin Is- raise a family, to earn an education and to Rising to the leadership position of Grand lands, Cuba and Martha’s Vineyard, among enjoy the beauty of the surrounding country- Knight within the in Lex- her many trips. She was intrigued with the side. ington, Mr. Massarone devoted much of his beauty of butterflies and had a wonderful col- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House and time raising money for charities and helping lection of butterfly ornaments and personal my colleagues, I congratulate the people of others in need. As a member of the American items, which brought her a lot of joy. Kutztown on the occasion of the Borough’s Bi- Legion, Mr. Massarone committed himself to As Mildred’s daughters Barbara Lee, Mil- centennial. God bless them and may they supporting local programs to mentor youth and dred Whitfield, and Beverly Hardy mourn her know continued prosperity. provide support for service members and fel- death, they celebrate her life well-lived. They f low veterans. remember their mother as a kind and gentle CONGRATULATING ZACH BENNER soul, yet a strong woman who taught them to Mr. Massarone embodied the best of Amer- be confident, to be kind and to live life to its ica’s ideals, values, and ingenuity. His bravery fullest. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER and that of his fellow men and women in uni- At 90 years of age, Mildred stayed con- OF MISSOURI form liberated the world from tyranny and se- nected with her family and friends through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cured our American freedoms for future gen- texting and the use of technology. She played Tuesday, March 3, 2015 erations. He was truly an outstanding Amer- ican and an inspiration to us all. bridge, was very independent, and determined Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ‘‘do it her way’’ even while struggling with today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- f Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease gratulating Zach Benner, of the Fulton High (COPD). School Hornets Wrestling team, on his win in RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DRESS IN Today, The California Democratic Congres- the 195 Class 2 2015 State Wrestling Cham- BLUE DAY sional Delegation salutes and honors an out- pionship match. standing civil servant and individual, Mrs. Mil- This student and his coach should be com- dred Parish Massey. Her dedication and ef- mended for all of their hard work throughout HON. ALAN GRAYSON forts have impacted so many lives. We join all this past year and for bringing home the state OF FLORIDA of Mrs. Massey’s loved ones in celebrating her championship to their school and community. incredible life. She will be deeply missed. I ask you in joining me in recognizing Zach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Benner for a job well done. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 f HONORING THE BOROUGH OF Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to KUTZTOWN’S BICENTENNIAL HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. recognize March 6, 2015 as National Dress in THOMAS A. MASSARONE Blue Day, which was created to bring greater HON. CHARLES W. DENT awareness to colon cancer during National OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. ANDY BARR Colon Cancer Awareness Month. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY Dress in Blue Day and the month of March, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates unite to spread colon cancer awareness by Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to wearing blue, holding educational events, and rise today and congratulate my constituents Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- spreading the word about screening. residing in the Borough of Kutztown on the oc- brate the life, and mark the passing, of an out- Colon cancer is the second leading cause of casion of their Bicentennial. standing individual and a decorated World cancer death in the United States. Sadly, 1 in Kutztown, located in Berks County, Pennsyl- War II veteran, Mr. Thomas A. Massarone of 20 people will develop colon cancer and every vania, was incorporated as a borough on April Lexington, Kentucky. 10 minutes a life is lost to the disease. This 7, 1815. Kutztown is the second oldest munici- As a young man, Mr. Massarone began his year alone, 137,000 new cases of colon and pality in Berks County, after only the City of service in the and quickly rectal cancer will be diagnosed in America and Reading. rose to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. over 50,000 deaths are expected to result Kutztown’s roots can be traced to the pur- Mr. Massarone entered the war in 1944 by from the disease. chase of 130 acres of land made by Mr. fighting within the U.S. Pacific fleet and did not George Kutz on June 16, 1755. In 1779 Mr. stop until the Allies achieved victory. A simple screening test is recommended to Kutz laid out plans to turn his acreage into a Mr. Massarone participated in combat oper- individuals over age 50 and those with a fam- town and began selling lots. ations while assigned to the Navy’s Southern ily history to help combat the disease. Edu- Like many communities founded during the Attack Force ‘ship-to-shore’ detail, within the cation and increased awareness can help in- 18th and 19th centuries, Kutztown was ideally III Amphibious Corps (MA), in order to help lib- form the public about methods of prevention situated along a key road, in this case, the erate Guam. He was assigned a dangerous and the early detection of colon cancer. Easton Road. The area served as a conven- mission to search for and capture Japanese Through recommended screenings, this can- ient lodging place for those making the then soldiers still at large on the island and then to cer can be caught early when treatment is two-day trip between Allentown and Reading. guard the captured Japanese prisoners of war. most effective. Settled largely by people from the Palatinate In addition, Mr. Massarone was assigned National Dress in Blue Day will help bring region of Germany, an area bordering the the task of securing the Japanese Type C greater awareness to the disease and the im- Rhine River, Kutztown enjoyed growth and submarines located on the island of Guam. portance of regular screenings. I ask my col- prosperity. The Borough’s vibrant Germanic After helping the Allies achieve victory, he leagues to please join me in recognizing heritage remains an important part of the com- was honorably discharged from military serv- March 6, 2015 as National Dress in Blue Day.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise unteers serving. graduate school at Notre Dame, Hesburgh today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- As our world continues to struggle with nat- traveled to to study at the Gregorian gratulating Kyran Hagan, of the Eureka High ural disasters, diseases such as Ebola, conflict University. When war broke out, he returned School Wildcat Wrestling team, on his win in and instability, fledging transitions to democ- home and, in 1943, Father Hesburgh fulfilled the 120 Class 4 2015 State Wrestling Cham- racy, and poverty and hunger, the Peace his childhood dream when he was ordained at pionship match. Corps will be a vital part of the U.S. diplomatic his alma mater as a in the Congregation This student and his coach should be com- and development response and a sign of our of Holy Cross—a day he described as ‘‘the mended for all of their hard work throughout nation’s long term commitment to helping alle- happiest’’ of his life. He would go on to earn this past year and for bringing home the state viating suffering around the globe. a doctorate of theological studies at the championship to their school and community. I congratulate the Peace Corps and their Catholic University of America, but he returned I ask you in joining me in recognizing Kyran volunteers on this momentous occasion. It is to his beloved Notre Dame where he first Hagan for a job well done. an excellent example of the type of program served as chaplain following World War II and f we need to invest in as part of our efforts to would continue to say Mass throughout his promote development, peace, and stability whole life. IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL around the globe. Father Hesburgh was called to serve the fu- PEACE CORPS WEEK f ture of our country as a brilliant educator and administrator. He ministered to the Notre HON. GWEN MOORE PERSONAL EXPLANATION Dame community as a professor, chairman of OF WISCONSIN the Department of Religion, and executive vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID P. ROE president, and in 1952, at the age of 35, Fa- Tuesday, March 3, 2015 OF TENNESSEE ther Hesburgh became the 15th President of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the . Under his his- Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- toric 35 years of leadership, Notre Dame Tuesday, March 3, 2015 leagues and the over 6,800 Peace Corps vol- opened its doors to women, increased work- unteers around the globe in commemorating Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I was force diversity, doubled its enrollment, ex- National Peace Corps Week which coincides unable to vote yesterday because of a serious panded its endowment, and cemented its with the 54th Anniversary of the Peace Corps. illness in my family. Had I been present, I place as one of the greatest universities in the Since its beginning in the Kennedy Administra- would have voted: world. tion, nearly 220,000 Americans have served in Roll Call #107—YEA. Yet President Hesburgh’s imprint extended 140 developing nations around the world. f further than a single campus. He dem- These volunteers serve as teachers, health onstrated how to transform Catholic univer- care service providers and educators helping CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF sities into exemplary institutions of higher edu- to bring needed care to communities that lack FATHER THEODORE HESBURGH cation in modern times. He championed aca- access. Their vision and commitment to demic freedom and the pursuit of academic bettering the world around them has helped HON. NANCY PELOSI excellence. In recognition of his extraordinary make enduring contributions in agriculture, OF CALIFORNIA leadership, he was entrusted with 16 presi- education, health and HIV/AIDS, youth, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential appointments, including service on the technology in developing countries. Addition- Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Presidential Clemency Board, the National ally, returned Peace Corps volunteers are the Science Board, and as ambassador to the type of leaders we need in all sectors of our Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to praise a United Nations Conference on Science and society to help face the many challenges in great man, Father Theodore Hesburgh, on Technology for Development. He served as our own country. whom Congress proudly bestowed the Con- the ’s permanent representative to And as a strong reminder that growing num- gressional Gold Medal in 2000. On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency under bers of young Americans want to go and February 26, America lost a dedicated mem- three popes. In 1999, he received his 150th make a difference in this world, in 2014, the ber of the clergy, an exceptional educator, a , more than any other person Peace Corps received a 22-year high of caring humanitarian, a civil rights champion, in history. 17,336 applications. But it is not only young and one of the most outstanding leaders of In every position, after every honor, Father Americans making a difference in the Peace our era: Reverend Theodore Martin Hesburgh, Hesburgh never lost sight of his purpose. As Corps. A growing number of volunteers are former president of the University of Notre he once told a group of graduates, ‘‘We will over age 50. Dame, who passed away last week at the age not be judged by our degrees, but by our A total of 5,800 volunteers from my home of 97. Father Hesburgh leaves behind a tow- lives.’’ By any standard, President Hesburgh state of Wisconsin have served in the Peace ering legacy that inspires all of us to keep was exceptional. Corps since its founding, including my distin- fighting for a world that honors the spark of di- Father Hesburgh’s career illustrates the guished former colleague from Wisconsin, vinity in each one of us. quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, Congressman Tom Petri. On a per capita Father Hesburgh encouraged those he en- ‘‘preach the Gospel and sometimes use basis, Wisconsin ranked 9th in the nation in countered to ‘‘be the kind of person who not words.’’ As a patriot of our country, as a lead- sending Peace Corps Volunteers in 2013 with only understands the injustices of this life, but er of his church, as a teacher and mentor, he the University of Wisconsin-Madison among is also willing to do something about them.’’ lived the Gospel each and every day of his the tops in the nation among large colleges He lived his life by that standard—never failing storied life. and universities in sending Peace Corps vol- to answer the call to serve in any capacity. On the streets, in classrooms, and in board- unteers overseas. Throughout his life, Father Hesburgh was rooms, Father Ted—as he was known by his Over 200 Wisconsinites are currently serv- called to serve and advance the cause of friends and his students—was courageous ing. I want to personally thank the seven vol- human dignity and justice in our society. He enough to speak out against injustice, com- unteers from my district who are currently was named to the U.S. Commission on Civil passionate enough to bring healing to the serving in the Peace Corps. Caitlin Connolly, Rights by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He downtrodden, and creative enough to propose Adam Coonen, Sarmeera Hassan, Casimir marched arm-in-arm with Dr. Martin L. King, ideas that improved the lives of all people. Korducki, Jodi Lemmer, Daniel Pologe, and Jr. He was an insistent champion for the land- Today and forever more, the legacy of Father Lindsey Powell. From Belize to Zambia, these mark , and his con- Ted will live on in the lives he touched, the in- young people are representing the best of Mil- tributions to that effort earned him the Medal stitutions he influenced, the Church he loved, waukee and of America. I am very proud of of Freedom from President Lyndon Baines and the nation he was proud to call home. We them. Johnson. Time and again, he stood up and are grateful for his courage, in awe of his

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