May 25, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E735 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

AMBASSADOR FAITH WHITTLESEY Philip Saharchuk is a student at Two Roads well as her concern for the veterans appearing Charter School and received this award be- before her bench, served as the motivation for HON. DONALD NORCROSS cause his determination and hard work have Judge Jent to establish a Veterans Treatment OF NEW JERSEY allowed him to overcome adversities. Court in Porter County. Recognizing many of The dedication demonstrated by Philip our veterans struggle with addiction, mental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saharchuk is exemplary of the type of health, and other issues after their time in the Friday, May 25, 2018 achievement that can be attained with hard service of our nation, Judge Jent knew a more Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today work and perseverance. It is essential stu- effective solution to address the nonviolent to honor the legacy of the late Ambassador dents at all levels strive to make the most of criminal charges veterans faced as defendants Faith Whittlesey, a distinguished public serv- their education and develop a work ethic was to create a framework based on partner- ant and a native of New Jersey. I have also which will guide them for the rest of their lives. ships to focus on the root problem, rather than been asked to express the condolences of my I extend my deepest congratulations to Phil- incarceration, and the Veterans Treatment colleagues Congressmen , JOA- ip Saharchuk for winning the Arvada Wheat Court was established in 2011. This court sys- QUIN CASTRO, CHARLIE CRIST, BILL HUIZENGA Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. tem allows defendants to participate in pro- and ALEX MOONEY as well as Senator BAR- I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- grams, including treatment and mentoring, that RASSO, whose lives have all been touched by cation and character in all of his future accom- will meet their individual needs and take one the work of Ambassador Whittlesey. plishments. to two years to complete before their record is Ambassador Whittlesey was the U.S. Am- f expunged. The numerous graduates of this bassador to Switzerland for nearly five years program attest to its success, and to it saving during both 1981–1983 and 1985–1988, and RETIREMENT OF JUDGE JULIA their lives, thanks to the dedicated profes- during the Reagan Administration she served JENT sionals who share Judge Jent’s vision and her as the Director of the . compassion and who work together to improve Her many roles in public life included time HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the lives of those in their community. as the Chairwoman and President of the OF INDIANA Personally, I have been blessed by the American Swiss Foundation in New York, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES depth of Marge’s kindness. I first met the Judge in early 1983 when I was an unem- her service as a member of the Pennsylvania Friday, May 25, 2018 House of Representatives. ployed lawyer beginning to seek my way in During her influential career, Ambassador Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the world. From the first time I met her and Whittlesey was a pivotal figure in building and great respect and admiration that I take this Jack, I was enveloped in their friendship and developing Swiss and American relations, both time to honor Judge Julia Jent and to wish her constant assistance. I could not have been domestically and abroad. well upon her retirement. For her lifetime of successful without it. But my story is not Ambassador Whittlesey was a graduate of service, and truly inspiring career, Judge Jent unique, but only one of innumerable instances Wells College and received her Law Degree is worthy of the highest praise. Among her nu- of Judge Julia Jent’s empathy and kindness. from the University of Pennsylvania, earned a merous contributions to the community of I am honored to call Julia Jent a friend. Ford Foundation Grant to attend the Academy Northwest Indiana, most impressive is her More importantly, Marge has been a friend to of International Law in The Hague, The Neth- compassionate and unwavering commitment all, and the epitome of a public servant. Hers erlands. to our veterans. The Judge will oversee her is a life we should all seek to emulate. During her career, she received honors final Veterans Treatment Court graduation on Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other such as the Reagan Revolution Medal of May 30, 2018, at Woodland Park in Portage, colleagues join me in honoring Judge Julia Honor, the Congress of Racial Equality Public Indiana. Jent for her outstanding service to the people Service Award, the Christian Freedom Inter- Judge Julia Jent was born in Germany and of Northwest Indiana and to wish her well national Freedom Award, the Stratton Prize, came to the United States in 1957 when she upon her retirement. Judge Jent’s impact on and the William Tell Award. A book written by was adopted by a military family from Texas. the region will be witnessed by generations to Thomas Carty centered on her career, entitled At the age of eighteen, she joined the United come, and for her many contributions, she is ‘‘Backwards, in High Heels: Faith Whittlesey, States Army. It was during her time in the worthy of our gratitude and admiration. ’s ‘Madam Ambassador’ in service that she met her husband, Jack Jent, f a fellow servicemember. Following their time Switzerland and the West Wing’’. Lastly, the HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOHN in the military, the couple eventually moved to Ambassador had the ‘‘Faith Whittlesey rose’’ BABER named in her legacy. Northwest Indiana where they raised four chil- These awards are a mere testament to Am- dren. After years of working a few different bassador Whittlesey’s commendable dedica- jobs, Julia decided to continue her education. HON. ANDY BARR OF KENTUCKY tion and leadership on behalf of our nation In 1979, she received a Bachelor’s degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the Swiss-United States relationship. from Indiana University Northwest, and in Mr. Speaker, we have lost an extraordinary, 1982, she earned a law degree from Friday, May 25, 2018 devoted person in Ambassador Faith Valparaiso University. Judge Jent worked thir- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- Whittlesey. I invite you to join me in thanking teen years in private practice law, before she brate the life of a distinguished World War II her for many contributions to our country. was appointed by former Governor Evan Bayh veteran, Mr. John Baber, of Bath County, Ken- f as Judge of the Porter Superior Court to fill tucky. the remainder of the term vacated by Judge As a young man, Mr. Baber answered the PHILIP SAHARCHUK Mary Harper, in 1997. She was then elected call and served in the United States Navy from to a six-year term in 1998, and has presided 1944 to 1946. He was stationed in the South HON. ED PERLMUTTER over Porter Superior Court III for the past Pacific on the USS Clermont. Mr. Baber re- OF COLORADO twenty-one years. In addition to her remark- turned home after helping the Allies achieve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able career, the Judge gives much of her time victory. Upon his return, he finished school. and efforts to numerous charitable and civic Mr. Baber married Rene Hornbeck on July Friday, May 25, 2018 organizations, and for that she is to be com- 23, 1949. He moved to Platte City, Missouri to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise mended. work at Texas Eastern. After a long career, he today to recognize and applaud Philip Presiding as a Superior Court Judge, values retired in 1986. Saharchuk for receiving the Arvada Wheat such as respect for others, loyalty, and patriot- Mr. Baber went on to become a member of Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ism, instilled during her military service, as the Gideons in 1986. He has always been an

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