April 3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E503 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

REMEMBERING BOB CASALE OF HONORING MR. NICHOLAS P. a $22 million 125,000 square foot campus in DEVO DINAPOLI Westminster, Colorado, creating an additional 100 high paying jobs. HON. STEVE ISRAEL I extend my deepest congratulations to Trimble Navigation for receiving the Business HON. TIM RYAN OF NEW YORK Recognition Award from the Jefferson County OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development Corporation. I thank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 3, 2014 you for your commitment to innovation, high standards and quality products. Thursday, April 3, 2014 Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Nicholas P. DiNapoli, an esteemed f Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today citizen of my congressional district who holds NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH to honor the remarkable life of Bob Casale, the distinction of being a lifelong resident of PROGRAM who passed away on February 17, 2014, at the Town of North Hempstead. Mr. DiNapoli the age of sixty-one. Bob was raised in Akron, was born on April 6, 1924, to Pete and Jea- HON. TED POE nette DiNapoli in Roslyn Heights, New York, Ohio. He led an exemplary life while in pursuit OF TEXAS of his dream of writing, producing, and per- and has resided in Albertson, New York since IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forming music. Bob helped create a body of 1953. He is a New Yorker, born and bred. Thursday, April 3, 2014 work with his band Devo that put the ‘‘new’’ in After graduating from Roslyn public schools, new wave music. He ultimately changed the Nicholas served our country in World War II Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, way a lot of people viewed both music and as a member of the Army Air Force. I thank Ev’ry day we say our prayer, Will they culture at the time. him for his service during this historic time and change the bill of fare, Still we get the same for his contribution to a United States victory. old gru . . . el, There’s not a crust, not a As one of the original members of the band crumb can we find, Can we beg, can we bor- When he returned home, he built a model Devo, Bob came of age in the middle of a row, or cadge, But there’s nothing to stop us life for himself and his family. He married huge cultural war in Akron, Ohio. There, Bob from getting a thrill, When we all close our Adeline, his late wife of 43 years, and raised and his fellow band members Mark eyes and imag . . . ine, Food, glorious food! two sons, Thomas and James. As the years Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Alan There is no limit to how far the federal gov- passed, he has also been able to enjoy Myers, and his brother Gerald Casale were in- ernment arms can reach. spending time with his two grandchildren, Vic- spired to form Devo after witnessing the Kent ‘‘Please, sir, I want some more,’’ is not just toria and Nicholas. Mr. DiNapoli served a forty State massacre in 1970. a quote from the movie Oliver, but a phrase year career at the New York Telephone Com- that I am sure has been heard throughout In remembrance of his late brother, Gerald pany, where his hard work enabled him to rise schools by students from 2012 till just re- stated that, ‘‘as an original member of Devo, all the way from a splicer’s helper to foreman. cently. Bob Casale was there in the trenches with me What is truly inspirational is Mr. DiNapoli’s Through the Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, from the beginning. He was my level-headed devotion to his community. Over the years, he the federal government’s arms have become brother, a solid performer and talented audio has served as a volunteer firefighter with the stronger and longer, allowing them to snatch engineer, always giving more than he got.’’ Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, and has kids’ lunch bags and replace it with what they In more recent years, Devo actively toured been involved with the American Legion, Al- believe our kids should be eating. around the country and performed at the 2010 bertson Little League, Boy Scouts of America So long gone are the days of parenting, we Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. ‘‘He Troop 481 and St. Aidan’s Parish. have the government to do it for us. Now it’s the USDA who teaches our children was excited about the possibility of Mark Mr. DiNapoli will turn 90 on April 6, 2014, about what they should and should not be eat- Mothersbaugh allowing Devo to play shows and his positivity, independence and gen- ing. again,’’ stated Gerald. ‘‘His sudden death from erosity has cemented his legacy as a devoted and loving family man, and as a strong role Children are more likely to choose a peanut conditions that led to heart failure came as a butter and jelly sandwich over a salad or total shock to us all.’’ model for his children and grandchildren. I am honored to be able to represent him here in vegetables, but the USDA determined that the In addition to performing with Devo, Bob Congress. best way to have the kids make the ‘‘healthy’’ Casale worked for twenty years at Mutato cre- choice is to eliminate their options altogether. ating and developing the sounds on various f Although the USDA recently eliminated the films and television shows. Prior to Bob’s TRIMBLE NAVIGATION grain and protein limits under the National passing, he and his brother Gerald were work- School Lunch Program, they should have ing on what Gerald calls a ‘‘Devo online HON. ED PERLMUTTER never had that kind of power to begin with. school.’’ The trade school project would teach The federal government may have decided OF COLORADO participants how to write music with digital to stop telling our children whether to have a tools or how to score a commercial. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whole or half sandwich, but its influence is still school would be taught by professionals who Thursday, April 3, 2014 strong. The feds force our children to pick 1/2 cup work in the field and have a track record of Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise success, including former band member Mark serving of fruits or vegetables with their break- today to recognize and applaud Trimble Navi- fast or lunch—whether they eat it or not. Mothersbaugh. Though Bob is no longer gation for being honored with the Business around to see the project through, his family In their attempts to make our young stu- Recognition Award given by the Jefferson dents healthier, the USDA has unmasked the and friends will continue to spearhead the County Economic Development Corporation. project in his name. myth that drinking whole and 2% milk is bad The Business Recognition Award is given to because of the vitamins and nutrients. Bob Casale was an extraordinary man with a Jefferson County company which shows Apparently it is so bad that USDA has re- a great set of values who will live on in the growth in employment, sales and capital in- moved them from being available at schools hearts and minds of his friends, family, and vestment in the last year. altogether. fans. Bob is survived by his son Alex, his Trimble Navigation is a leading provider of Even though the USDA believes the Na- daughter Samantha, and his wife, Lisa. His advanced location based solutions found in tional School Lunch Program changes are long and productive life set an example to all everyday products from commercial vehicles, sensible, they ignore the additional costs on of us and all who knew him. Bob’s memory construction equipment to cell phones. Their schools and disregard concerns that the man- will continue to live on through the revolu- products reach over 150 countries around the dated fruit and vegetables serving will go to tionary music he left behind. Whip it! world. Trimble Navigation recently invested in waste.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03AP8.001 E03APPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 3, 2014 There goes common sense right out of the been possible without the grace of God and fice, the national debt was window. his loving wife, Janice, and their two beautiful $10,626,877,048,913.08. But then again what does the state, local daughters. Today, it is $17,578,141,920,035.68. We’ve school boards, individual schools, or parents Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me know? today in thanking Dr. Maurice Watson for ten added $6,951,264,871,122.60 to our debt in 5 The federal government knows best or at wonderful years of changing Middle Georgia years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- least that’s what they think. for the better, thirty-seven remarkable years of tion, our economy, and our children could Time to let local schools and parents decide ministry, and a lifetime of selfless service to have avoided with a balanced budget amend- what children should eat—not Washington, DC God, the church and to humankind. ment. bureaucrats. f And that’s just the way it is. f f TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY D. BUSH IN HONOR OF DR. MAURICE HONORING DON GEAN FOR HIS WATSON HON. TODD ROKITA SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF OF INDIANA MAINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Thursday, April 3, 2014 OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. CHELLIE PINGREE Thursday, April 3, 2014 recognize and salute a remarkable Hoosier, OF MAINE Beverly D. Bush, who passed away on Satur- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise day, March 29, 2014. I wish to express my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to pay tribute to an outstanding Man of heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for her Thursday, April 3, 2014 God, Dr. Maurice Watson, who will celebrate leadership and service to our community, his 10th anniversary as the distinguished pas- state, and country. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I tor of Beulahland Bible Church as well as thir- Mrs. Bush was a lifelong Hoosier and she would like to recognize a tireless and visionary ty-seven remarkable years in the gospel min- served as the Clinton County Republican istry. A celebration will be held on Thursday, leader in my state who is retiring after several Chairwoman from 1994 to 2009 and served as decades of working to improve the lives of April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Beulahland Bible Vice Chair of the party for eight years. She homeless Mainers. Church in Macon, Georgia. served as a Delegate to the Republican State On July 21, 1960, Dr. Watson was born the Convention from 2002–2012 and was a 2004 In 1985, Don Gean took over as director of seventh of eight children to Ulysses and Jua- Delegate to the Republican National Conven- the York County Alcoholism Center, which nita Watson in Little Rock, Arkansas. He ac- tion. She received the honor of being an elec- was housed in a crumbling former jail. Today, cepted the call to preach the Word of the Lord tor for the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presi- that organization is called the York County at the young age of sixteen and two years dential election. Mrs. Bush, also known by her Shelter Programs, an innovative network of fa- later, he was ordained. friends and fellow party members as ‘‘Mrs. Re- Dr. Watson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in cilities and services that serves 400 clients. publican’’ mentored several people in party Among its facilities are a bakery where clients Education from Philander Smith College in Lit- politics. Mrs. Bush also served as the Kirkland tle Rock, where he was Valedictorian of his learn vocational skills while preparing the food Precinct Committeeman for many years and served at several shelter sites; a working farm class. He earned a Master’s in Theology from was past treasurer of the Indiana Federation Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and that produces eggs for the bakery and houses of Republican Women. She also attended the one of the largest solar arrays in the state; a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Beeson Di- inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and 36 residences for transitional housing. vinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. and George H. W. Bush. Dr. Watson’s first pastorate was at St. Mark Mrs. Bush was one of the first people I met Under Don’s leadership, the organization has Baptist Church in Little Rock, where he served in politics. As a friend of my mentor, Sue Anne come a long way from a condemned jail. for seven years. In November 1988, Dr. Wat- Gilroy, Mrs. Bush was always helpful and will- Early on in his tenure, Don resolved that his son was called to pastor the Salem Baptist ing to share her gentle wisdom to this young organization needed to do more than provide Church in Omaha, Nebraska, where he served inexperienced candidate. Even after many beds and meals if it was going to make a last- for fifteen and a half years. During his tenure, years of public service, she still was able to ing impact on its clients. To that end, he de- the church’s membership almost tripled from teach me a thing or two about the business 1,200 to 3,500 souls. veloped a range of vocational, medical, mental and life. health and substance abuse programs to give Middle Georgia gained an extraordinary Mrs. Bush will be greatly missed by the leader when Dr. Watson accepted the senior Clinton County Republican Party, the entire people the support, tools, and self-confidence pastorate of Beulahland Bible Church in early Clinton County community, and many leaders they needed to turn their lives around. Today, 2004. With the vision of ‘‘Changing the World across the state both past and present. Mrs. the shelter’s recidivism rate is an astonishingly from Middle Georgia,’’ Beulahland opened a Bush was a kind and caring woman. She was low 5.3 percent. It has become a model pro- second location of worship in Warner Robins, someone who would do whatever she could to gram for dealing with the challenges of home- Georgia in February 2005 under Dr. Watson’s help a friend or stranger in need and she vol- lessness. leadership. The church also constructed a unteered as a member of the St. Vincent Hos- But the best way to mark Don’s legacy is in second worship facility on its Macon campus. pital Pink Ladies organization. the words of the people he served. One man The congregation now enjoys a state-of-the-art Mrs. Bush leaves her loving husband, Dr. who first came to the shelter in 2007 now 3,000 seat sanctuary in which to rejoice the Charles Bush, children, grandchildren and owns his own home and regularly volunteers Word of the Lord. Using Dr. Watson as a ves- great grandchildren and her extended Clinton for the organization. ‘‘This is a lifesaving orga- sel, God has reached into the hearts of many County Republican family. Her legacy is one so that Beulahland has welcomed thousands that will be remembered and honored by those nization,’’ he said. ‘‘Don is a big part of saving of souls to this prolific ministry. who knew and loved her. Rest in peace my people’s lives, but he won’t tell you that. He’ll Dr. Watson’s vision of ‘‘Faith on the Fast friend, and thank you for your leadership and take no credit.’’ Track’’ has taken Beulahland Bible Church to service. I had the pleasure of serving with Don in the greater heights than ever before. A dynamic f Maine State Legislature in the early 1990s, and ever faithful pastor, his ministry has where he became a statewide leader on the stretched across the globe. As one of the pre- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL DEBT issue of homelessness. He was then and con- mier preachers of our generation, Dr. Watson tinues to be a practical, shrewd, and effective is well-known and sought after for his anointed advocate, but above all a kind, good-hearted sound and understandable proclamation of HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF COLORADO person who reminds us that no one in our so- God’s Word. He is motivated by his love for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciety should ever be written off. people, his love for preaching, and his belief that no one is beyond God’s reach. Thursday, April 3, 2014 I wish Don all the best in his retirement and Dr. Watson has achieved numerous suc- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January thank him wholeheartedly for his incredible cesses in his life, but none of this would have 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- work.

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