E1168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 30, 2000 HONORING DR. ORAN LITTLE’S 12 People (NAACP), and Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, edi- ty. He is a Councilman in the Borough of Cliff- YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE UNI- tor of the Crisis magazine pressured the War side Park, and is also Vice-President of the VERSITY OF KENTUCKY’S DEAN Department to establish a training camp that Bergen County 200, Trustee to the Greater OF AGRICULTURE resulted in the commissioning of more than Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, and 1,300 black officers; Legal Counsel for the Italian-American Police HON. ERNIE FLETCHER Whereas today, the NAACP notes signifi- Society of New Jersey. OF KENTUCKY cant improvement in the status of African Brian has given much to the State of New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans serving in the defense of the Na- Jersey and to his community, and he well de- tion; substantial portions of America's working serves the honor of the ``Christopher Colum- Thursday, June 29, 2000 population are directly or indirectly employed bus Citizenship Award'' that has been be- Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it's an honor by the Department of Defense as uniformed stowed upon him by the Italian-American Po- to speak today on behalf of Dr. Oran Little military personnel, Federal employees, or De- lice Society of New Jersey. My congratulations who is stepping down from his position at The partment of Defense contractors/sub-contrac- and appreciation go out to Brian and his won- University of Kentucky as the Dean of Agri- tors and African Americans compose signifi- derful family, and I take great pleasure in rec- culture. For twelve years Oran Little, has been cant percentages of this work force; these sta- ognizing him today. not only the Dean of Agriculture at the Univer- tistics represent employment, training, and f sity of Kentucky but also the Director of the educational opportunities for African American Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station, the youth; INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Exten- Whereas July 12, 2000, the Silver Anniver- TO RENAME THE FEDERAL sion Service and a Professor of Animal sary of the Armed Services and Veterans Af- COURTHOUSE IN ROME, GA, Science. For Dean Little's commitment to edu- fairs Military Awards Dinner marks the untiring AFTER THE HONORABLE LAW- cation and his many years of service, I salute efforts of the NAACP to ensure equal oppor- RENCE PATTON McDONALD him. tunity in the Department of Defense through a Oran Little is a leader in the Lexington com- national recognition program to award individ- HON. BOB BARR munity and his dedication to the youth of the uals within the Department of Defense who OF GEORGIA University of Kentucky will never be forgotten have made significant contributions to pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the many people he has touched over the moting equal opportunity and civil rights; Thursday, June 29, 2000 years. I commend Dean Little and thank him Whereas the NAACP does not hesitate to for his outstanding service to Fayette County. confront the Defense Department whenever Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I During his tenure, the University of Kentucky's issues involving civil rights are in question; the rise to introduce legislation to rename the fed- academic, research, and extension programs national awards program testifies to the efforts eral courthouse located in Rome, GA, in the have provided invaluable services to the Com- of the Department of Defense and the Uni- 7th District, after the Honorable Lawrence Pat- monwealth of Kentucky and have gained sub- formed Services to stay the course and im- ton McDonald. Several members in this stantially in national and international recogni- prove upon the Department of Defense and Chamber today had the privilege of serving tion. the Uniformed Services to become introspec- with Congressman McDonald and I have the Dean Little's determination to constantly im- tive and as equal opportunity-related issues distinct honor to represent his congressional prove the University of Kentucky's facilities emerge, to remain vigilant and keenly aware district. has led to many new competitive research and of the civil rights implications. Lawrence Patton McDonald was born on technology capabilities which will eventually Be it Resolved finally That this NAACP na- April 1, 1935, in DeKalb County, GA. After re- result in new opportunities for crop diversifica- tional recognition program continue to cul- ceiving a doctorate in Medicine from Emory tion, as well as new science based information minate in an awards banquet and ceremony University in 1957, Lawrence, or ``Larry,'' on agricultural techniques. I thank you Oran with pageantry commensurate with the high McDonald courageously served his country for Little for helping to mold and develop the Uni- honor and dignity bestowed upon the award four years, primarily as an overseas flight sur- versity of Kentucky's Agriculture Department recipients. geon. In 1966, he settled in Cobb County into what it is today. f where he practiced medicine. During his med- f ical career he was a member of the State HONORING BRIAN R. MARTINOTTI Medical Education Board, the National Historic SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF THE Society, and the Cobb County Chamber of ARMED SERVICES AND VET- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN Commerce. ERANS AFFAIRS MILITARY OF NEW JERSEY On January 1, 1975, Larry McDonald began AWARDS DINNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his first term in Congress. Congressman McDonald dedicated his political life to the de- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS Thursday, June 29, 2000 fense of the United States Constitution. OF MARYLAND Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During his congressional career, Congress- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES offer my congratulations to a remarkable cit- man McDonald was presented with the De- izen, Brian R. Martinotti of Cliffside Park, New fender of Individual Rights award by the Na- Thursday, June 29, 2000 Jersey, who on May 16, 1999 was honored tional Rifle Association. He was also a mem- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, whereas the with the ``Christopher Columbus Citizenship ber of the American Pistol and Revolver Asso- leaders of America's Revolutionary War as- Award'' by the Italian-American Police Society ciation, Advisory Board of the National Com- cribed honor, gallantry and patriotism to the of New Jersey. mittee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, performance of military duty reserved for free I have know Brian for many years and I Gun Owners of America, National Advisory white men to garner independence, freedom, have always found him to be an outstanding Council of the Second Amendment Founda- liberty and equality from the British Crown; attorney, family man, and a trusted friend. tion, and Citizens Committee for the Right to Whereas Crispus Attucks, a black slave, After earning his undergraduate degree in Keep and Bear Arms. was the first to die while confronting British Business Administration from Fordham Univer- Congressman McDonald was a strong sup- soldiers in the Boston Massacre; 5,000 of sity, Brian received his Juris Doctor from porter of the right to life. He was an active those who fought during the Revolutionary Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Right to Life Com- War were black; member of the New Jersey State Bar, and has mittee, Board of Advisors for American Life Whereas the military heritage of African also been admitted to the United States Su- Lobby, Congressional Advisory Council of Americans is as long as the history of a black preme Court Bar and the New Jersey Federal Christian Voice, Advisory Council of Birthright presence in North America; black participa- District Court Bar. of Atlanta, and the National Pro-Life Political tionÐin military actionsÐhas not received ex- In addition to being a partner in the law firm Action Committee. tensive popular support nor has such partici- of Beattie Padovano, where he specializes in Throughout Congressman McDonald's eight pation been undertaken without difficulty; civic litigation, Brian is a tax attorney for the years as a Member of Congress, he received Whereas in 1917, when America entered Boroughs of Fairview and Little Ferry and also many awards and acknowledgments. In 1977, World War I, Dr. Joel Spingarn, then-chairman serves as a public defender in the Borough of he was presented with the Bernardo O'Higgins of the Executive Committee of the National Moonachie. Further, Brian has dedicated Award by the government of Chile. In 1978, Association for the Advancement of Colored many hours to civic activities in Bergen Coun- he was given a certificate of appreciation for
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