3268 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 3 March 8, 2012 service to, a free and democratic Cuba. Her the ability to give individualized attention to HONORING DR. BARBARA DAVIS work began with the International Rescue each one of its students with a 15:1 student to Committee (IRC), the first agency in Miami to faculty ratio. HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE provide assistance to thousands of Cuban ref- UNC Pembroke has achieved national rec- OF NEW YORK ugees fleeing Castro’s communist regime, and ognition for its diversity as well as its strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the State Department of Public Welfare— ties with the community. U.S. News and World Cuban Refugee Emergency Center. Sylvia Thursday, March 8, 2012 Report has deemed the University ‘‘the most continues fighting relentlessly for Cuba’s free- Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to diverse University in the South,’’ the Princeton dom today, as a co-founder of M.A.R. por recognize Dr. Barbara Davis for 25 years of Cuba (Mothers & Women Against Oppres- Review has named UNC Pembroke among service to the Hebrew Day School in Syra- sion), and the Assembly of the Cuban Resist- the ‘‘Best in the Southeast,’’ and the University cuse, New York. ance. This organization is committed to the was named to President Obama’s Community Dr. Davis earned her Bachelor’s Degree defense of human rights and freedoms of Service Honor Roll for three consecutive from Barnard College and received an M.A. Cuban people, the support of Cuban political years. Additionally, the Carnegie Foundation and Ph.D. from Columbia University. She prisoners and their families, and advocating awarded the University the Carnegie Elective began her relationship with the Syracuse He- for measures and sanctions against the Castro Classification for Community Engagement, brew Day School in the mid-1980’s. She was regime. Sylvia works daily to accelerate demo- one of its most prestigious awards. a parent volunteer and served as chair of the cratic change in Cuba; her solidarity to the I am especially pleased by the naming of Education Committee. Her service escalated Cuban people is truly inspiring and admirable. the University as a ‘‘Military Friendly School’’ in 1986 when she agreed to serve as co-prin- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to by G.I. Jobs Magazine for a fifth consecutive cipal of the school along with Dr. John Blasi, Ms. Sylvia G. Iriondo for her continued service year. Access to education for our military vet- a position she would hold for the next 25 to the Miami community. She is a woman of erans is something I am passionate about, years. unmatched compassion and dedication, serv- and I am encouraged that UNC Pembroke has For two and a half decades, Dr. Davis was ing as a mother, grandmother, great grand- embraced our veterans and supported their the leader of the Syracuse Hebrew Day mother, businesswoman, leader, activist and pursuit of higher education. School. During her tenure there she was in- philanthropist. Sylvia’s impression upon the strumental in the school’s growth; a new wing Miami community will last for decades to Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the was constructed, student enrollment hit record come, and she will surely inspire countless University of North Carolina at Pembroke as it high numbers, and the endowment fund grew young women to follow in her footsteps. I ask celebrates 125 years. May it continue its tradi- to nearly $500,000. my colleagues to join me in recognizing this tion of excellence and its development of the In addition to her work at the Syracuse He- outstanding individual, and I wish her contin- future leaders of North Carolina and our na- brew Day School, Dr. Davis serves as a Pro- ued success and happiness in the future. tion. fessor Emerita of Modern Languages at Onon- f daga Community College. She was also a f member of the first Lookstein Center Prin- PERSONAL EXPLANATION cipals’ Seminar at Bar Ilan University, a selec- HONORING VOLUNTEER FIRE tive intensive program combining seminars in HON. CHIP CRAVAACK CHIEF M.L. ‘‘PUG’’ WELLS Israel and America. OF MINNESOTA Dr. Davis’ dedication to her community is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only seen in her role at the Syracuse He- HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH brew Day School, but also in her countless Thursday, March 8, 2012 OF VIRGINIA hours of volunteerism and participation in nu- Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall merous organizations. She serves on the No. 95 for H.R. 3637, to designate the ‘‘Roy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES board of RAVSAK, the Jewish Community Day Schallern Rood Post Office Building’’ in Jupi- Thursday, March 8, 2012 School Network, she is executive editor of the ter, Florida, I originally intended to vote ‘‘yes,’’ quarterly journal of Jewish education, Ha however, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no.’’ Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Yidion, and has co-authored a forthcoming f submit these remarks in honor of Volunteer history of the Syracuse Jewish Community. Dr. Davis has played a significant role in the A TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY Fire Chief M.L. ‘‘Pug’’ Wells, a devoted public servant to the people of Elliston and Mont- lives of so many people, especially youths, OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEM- with her dedicated service to our community. BROKE gomery County, who passed away unexpect- edly on March 7, 2012. Her passion and leadership have made the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and the area it HON. MIKE McINTYRE For nearly 55 years, Pug was a member of serves a better place. I thank Dr. Davis for her OF NORTH CAROLINA the Elliston Fire Department. He led as Chief service and am proud to honor her here today. for 48 of those years. Pug was a founding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f member of both the department in 1957 and Thursday, March 8, 2012 of the New River Valley Swift Water Rescue FORTNEY H. ‘‘FISH’’ STARK III Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and Recovery. Never tiring, Pug even found pay special tribute to the University of North time to assist the Shawsville Rescue Squad. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Carolina at Pembroke on the 125th anniver- In a recent interview, Pug said his greatest OF CALIFORNIA sary of its founding. enjoyment came from ‘‘being able to help peo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1887 the General Assembly of North ple.’’ His selfless sacrifice is truly admirable. A Thursday, March 8, 2012 Carolina chartered the Croatan Normal committed family man, a noble community Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the School, created to train American Indian public leader, and a friend of many, Pug will be school teachers. This school, with a total of fif- RECORD a statement written by my 16-year-old greatly missed by his colleagues and those he teen students enrolled and only one instructor, son, Fortney H. ‘‘Fish’’ Stark III. served. My thoughts and prayers go out to his was the foundation for what has now become In 2004, I visited the Democratic National wife, Mary Lee; his four children; his family; one of the 17 campuses in the greater Univer- Convention with my dad. I don’t remember and his friends. sity of North Carolina system. much, being 8, but I do remember my visit UNC Pembroke is a center of higher learn- Well known for his exceptional goodwill and with Dennis Kucinich. He was a little dedication to the Montgomery community, I quirky, in a Ron Paul kind of way, but he ing for over 6,000 students, boasting 41 un- was earnest, he was friendly, he was sincere, dergraduate Programs and 17 graduate pro- am honored to pay tribute to this man’s many and he believed in what he was doing. Some- grams. I am impressed by how much this insti- contributions. His legacy and influence will be one took a photo of us that night—I was al- tution has grown since its beginnings. Yet, de- long remembered in Montgomery County and most as tall as him, even at 8—and he sent spite this growth, the University prides itself on throughout Southwest Virginia. me a copy, signing it:

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At times he’s more concerned The Soviets banned journalists from entering Each fall, my Service Academy Review with taking a principled stand than trying to the area and, for two decades, Azerbaijani au- Board interviews several dozen young men negotiate a principled compromise. But even thorities relentlessly covered up, ignored and and women to determine who merits nomina- though he was quirky and at times obsti- whitewashed these tragic events. tions to our nation’s Service Academies. Chair nate, he stood out in Congress because he Even worse, many believe the atrocities of the SARB for my first 22 years in the House truly believed in what he was doing, because were officially sanctioned by Azerbaijani au- of Representatives, from 1989 until his retire- he was passionate and never said die, because thorities to send a clear message to the Arme- ment last year, as well as serving in the same he was willing to stand up and say something nians, who were peacefully demonstrating role for my two predecessors, Mr. Murphy self- that he believed needed to be said when no lessly devoted thousands of hours to the com- one else would stand up with him, because he against Azerbaijani repression and discrimina- believed strongly that our children needed to tion in Nagorno Karabakh just days before the prehensive review process, from meeting with live in a word free from war, enjoy lives free massacre. every applicant to advocating with the Acad- of hunger, in families free from poverty. The anniversary of this horrifying moment in emies on their behalf. As a result of his ef- Congressman Kucinich looks like he’s history serves as yet another call to action to forts, several hundred topnotch young people going to lose in his primary campaign to- build a more peaceful and just world. The from the 18th Congressional District have re- night. Congresswoman Kaptur is a great United States must stand firmly against re- ceived outstanding college educations and lady, even if she does have a penchant for pression and human rights abuses. leadership training that prepared them to ad- needless military spending and has been mirably serve our country. A retired Naval Offi- flimsy on pro-choice issues. She’ll do great f things for the district, I know it. cer himself, he has followed the careers of But I want to honor Congressman Kucinich NATIONAL BREAKFAST WEEK many of these Academy graduates, continuing by sharing what he taught me—that it’s OK, as their mentor and friend. even when you’re alone, to stand up for HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE Joe Murphy’s volunteer efforts extend well something if you feel it is right. I don’t OF OHIO beyond the Service Academy Review Board. think—few do—that we should run the coun- He is a former school board member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try exactly as Congressman Kucinich be- Rye City School District; Commander of the lieves we should, but there always needs to Thursday, March 8, 2012 American Legion Post 128 in Rye; lector and be someone to say the things that he is say- ing—to have the bold ideas, even if they’re Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, this week is Na- CCD instructor at the Church of the Resurrec- not always feasible, to have the idealism and tional Breakfast Week, and every child should tion in Rye, and vice president of the West- hope, even if it’s sometimes fleeting. start the day with a healthy breakfast—wheth- chester Chapter of the National Association of ‘‘Courage is when you know you’re licked er it’s served at home or at school. Social Workers. before you begin, but you begin anyway and A healthy breakfast provides the fuel a A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) you see it through no matter what’’—Atticus young body needs to stay alert. Studies have and certified social worker (CSW) of the State Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird consistently shown that children who eat of New York, Mr. Murphy has had a distin- Congressman Kucinich made this quote guished professional career working in sec- come alive for me. He stood up for peace, for breakfast do better in school than those that health care, for the environment, for reform, go to school hungry. tarian and United Way agencies, civil rights or- even when he knew he wasn’t going to win— Eating breakfast not only can help children ganizations, child care agencies, court-affili- because he believed in it. And while he never improve their academic performance, but sta- ated programs, a settlement house, health re- should have (and never did) run the table, he tistics show it improves their behavior and re- lated/skilled nursing facilities and mental always brought something to our national sults in fewer school absences. health settings throughout New York State. He discussion that contributed. It was a light, Unfortunately, breakfast is not always on the currently is focusing on developing, admin- an optimism, a compassion, and a human- menu for millions of American children. istering and implementing eldercare services ism. that combine high standards for consumers He was willing to take a political bullet to According to the U.S. Department of Agri- spread that message. Tonight, that’s what culture, one in five children live in a home and resource development to enhance quality happened. Here’s to a courageous man who where food is not always available. Finding care. stood up for what he believed in, who stood workable solutions to the problem of hunger in I urge my colleagues to join me in paying up for helping others, and who would rather America, and feeding America’s children is a tribute to Joseph P. Murphy for his exceptional lose an election than lose his principles. A top priority. accomplishments and thanking him for his tre- man who taught an 8-year-old that believing The ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ program—a mendous contributions to our community and in yourself held a far greater reward than country. selling yourself. partnership between Kellogg’s and Action for Rock on, Dennis. Healthy Kids—is working to achieve this goal. f f The ‘‘Share Your Breakfast’’ campaign seeks HONORING THE LIFE OF ‘‘STEREO’’ to provide one million breakfasts to kids by in- SAM HUPPIN, AN EASTERN RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY creasing participation in school breakfast pro- WASHINGTON LEGEND OF MASSACRES AGAINST ARME- grams across the country. NIANS IN SUMGAIT I encourage my colleagues and all Ameri- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS cans to Celebrate National Breakfast Week by OF WASHINGTON sharing their breakfast with a child in need. HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA f Thursday, March 8, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING JOSEPH P. MURPHY Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, Thursday, March 8, 2012 it is with a very heavy heart that I rise today Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, once again I rise HON. NITA M. LOWEY to honor the life of a great friend and Eastern on behalf of the thousands of Armenian Amer- OF NEW YORK Washington legend, Mr. Sam M. Huppin. His icans in my congressional district to remember IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eighty-five years on this Earth were marked by the evening of February 27, 1988, when a infectious vivacity, a uniquely entrepreneurial Thursday, March 8, 2012 murderous campaign began against Christian spirit, and a genuine desire to help those Armenian civilians living in Sumgait, Azer- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to around him. Sam exuded such an extraor- baijan. Tragically, police in nearby Baku ig- pay tribute to Joseph P. Murphy of Rye, NY. dinary love of life that his legacy will live for- nored the atrocities and allowed the rampage Leaders of local veteran groups, as well as ever in the hearts of those who knew him. to continue for three days. students and graduates of the United States As a Spokane native, Sam received his de- Azerbaijani rioters murdered, raped and Service Academies and their families, will join gree in aeronautic engineering from Wash- maimed Armenians, throwing women and chil- me Tuesday, March 13 in honoring Mr. Mur- ington State University and, in the 1950s, he

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