E690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 13, 2015 community. He is one of the finest Mississip- Society, Honor Roll, and received scholastic sier business leader, military veteran and long- pians, and he will be missed. honors. In addition, she was actively involved time philanthropist. Danny leaves behind his f in her church choir and youth group. three daughters and eight grandchildren and Throughout high school, Mary was a mem- was preceded in death by his wife of more COMMENDATION FOR THE LIFE OF ber of her school’s cross country and basket- than six decades, Patricia. CALVIN PEETE ball teams, earning her varsity letters in each. Danny attended Indiana University and I am confident that Mary will carry the lessons graduated with a bachelor’s degree in edu- HON. CORRINE BROWN of her student and athletic leadership to the cation in 1942. But, instead of launching a ca- OF FLORIDA Military Academy. reer in education, Danny decided to enlist in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the U.S. Navy, right in the middle of World Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in congratulating Mary Bahr on the offer of her War II. He served in both the Pacific and At- appointment to the United States Military lantic Theaters until 1946, when he was dis- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Academy. Our service academies offer the fin- charged with the rank of Lieutenant. today to commemorate the life and work of est military training and education available. I After his service in the military, Danny was Calvin Peete. Mr. Peete was one of the most am positive that Mary will excel during her ca- invited to attend training camp with the Brook- successful black professionals in the history of reer at the Military Academy, and I ask my lyn Dodgers, but instead, he took a different the PGA. Mr. Peete won 12 PGA tournaments colleagues to join me in extending their best route. He worked for the Alumni Association at over a 25-year career on the tour that began wishes to her as she begins her service to the IU for a while before starting his career at City in 1976, and continued on the Champions Nation. Securities in 1976. By 1981, Danny was elect- Tour until 2001. His most successful year was f ed Vice Chairman of the board there. 1982, when he won four tournaments. Although busy in his professional and per- Calvin did not begin playing golf until he HONORING 22 TEACHERS OF THE sonal life, Danny was a big believer in the im- was in his 20s, but immediately excelled at a GREATER BOCA RATON AREA portance of community service and giving game most pros learn as young children. He AWARDED TEACHER OF THE back. He spent a lot of his time and money learned the game while peddling goods to mi- YEAR AWARD working to make Henry County and the state grant workers in Rochester, New York, playing of Indiana a better place for its residents. He on the public course at Genesee Valley Park. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH and his wife led the effort to relocate the Indi- He was in the top 10 of the Official World Golf OF FLORIDA ana Basketball Hall of Fame to New Castle in Ranking for several weeks when they debuted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1990, and they also championed for the devel- in 1986. He was the leader in driving accuracy opment of the new Henry County YMCA in Wednesday, May 13, 2015 for 10 straight years. This is even more in- 2003. Danny also served on the IU board of credible due to the fact that he could not Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in trustees for many years and donated $1.3 mil- straighten his left arm. honor of the 22 outstanding teachers from my lion to the Indiana University School of Medi- In addition to his playing accomplishments, district who have been awarded the Teacher cine. He was also chairman of the Walther Mr. Peete supported The First Tee and junior of the Year award from the Rotary Club of Cancer Foundation for a time, chaired the Fel- golf in Jacksonville, in addition to other char- Boca Raton Sunrise. These exemplary teach- lowship of Christian Athletes’ national board, ities. ers continue to make a profound impact on and served as a director of New Castle’s Mr. Peete passed away after a long battle our students through their caring, commitment, Americana Bancorp. with lung cancer on April 29, 2015. He was and professionalism. They are a cohort de- Because of his outstanding leadership and exemplary as a golfer and even more as a fined by integrity, excellence, and the highest service to his community, Danny received the person. Throughout his life, he displayed grit marks in all they do. Sachem award in 2009, which is the highest and determination in relentless pursuit of his For the past 28 years, the Rotary Club of honor given by the great state of Indiana. He goals. Calvin is survived by his wife, Pepper, Boca Raton Sunrise has offered this annual also received the prestigious Sagamore of the and seven children. distinction to a teacher at each of the 22 Wabash award and was named a ‘‘Living Leg- f schools in the Greater Boca Raton area. Each end’’ by the Indiana Historical Society in 2014. awardee is selected by his or her school’s Danny was also my friend. I will always be IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF principal. These teachers have dedicated grateful for the encouragement and support he MARY BAHR ON HER OFFER OF themselves to inspiring and empowering the gave me early in my political career. And, I APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE next generation of young South Floridians. know the city of New Castle and the State of UNITED STATES MILITARY The amount of time and effort these individ- Indiana will always be grateful for his selfless ACADEMY uals have expended for the betterment of their contributions. community is truly admirable and exhibits a Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of HON. ROBERT E. LATTA level of passion worthy of recognition. Danny Danielson. My thoughts and prayers go OF OHIO Congratulations to Chris Amico, Jonathan out to Danny’s family, and may God comfort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Benskin, Charisse Cason, Katie Delucia, Lisa those he left behind with his peace and Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Drescher, Lori Eaton, Dawn Esposito, Jennifer strength. Hammer, Alicia Kaucher, Alexandra Laing, f Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Courtney Lockhart, Ana Millet, Suzette Milu, pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- Charna Rosenfeld, Beth Rubin, Denise Rudy, HONORING THE MARSHALL CHRIS- standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- Jane Simonsen, Doris Vaillancourt-Milano, TIAN ACADEMY TCAL 1A STATE sional District. I am pleased to announce that Kristy Verzaal, Lori Vetter, Cheryl Walling, and FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Mary Bahr of Waterville, Ohio has been of- Ellen Winikoff on receiving this year’s Teacher fered an appointment to the United States Mili- of the Year Award. I am happy to honor them, HON. LOUIE GOHMERT tary Academy in West Point, New York. and I know that they will continue to inspire OF TEXAS Mary’s offer of appointment poises her to at- South Floridians to live by their example. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tend the United States Military Academy this f fall with the incoming Class of 2019. Attending Wednesday, May 13, 2015 one of our nation’s military academies not only TRIBUTE TO DONALD ‘‘DANNY’’ Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great offers the opportunity to serve our country but DANIELSON pride to come before you in acknowledgement also guarantees a world-class education, while of the exceptional performance of the Marshall placing demands on those who undertake one HON. LUKE MESSER Christian Academy Guardians varsity boys of the most challenging and rewarding experi- OF INDIANA basketball team, who recently claimed the ences of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2015 Texas Christian Athletic League 1A state Mary brings an enormous amount of leader- title. This achievement makes this the third ship, service, and dedication to the incoming Wednesday, May 13, 2015 consecutive season that the Guardians have Class of 2019. While attending Anthony Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dominated the state championship. Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, pay tribute to the life of Donald ‘‘Danny’’ Dan- Marshall Christian Academy began its play- Mary was a member of the National Honor ielson, a devoted family man, respected Hoo- off performance with an impressive display of

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By pass- games. been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ ing this legislation and allowing Rockingham The second playoff game proved to be a dif- Roll Call vote No. 219, passage of H.R. County more authority over the land, it will en- ficult obstacle for the Guardians, who were 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act sure that more children and more of the com- challenged by their 2014 rivals and toughest of 2015. Had I been present, I would have munity will be served by this land. opponents from Stephenville Faith High voted ‘‘yes.’’ I urge swift consideration of this bill in the School. The score remained close until the Roll Call Vote No. 220, passage of H.R. 114th Congress. final moments of the game. In the last minute 2146, the Defending Public Safety Employees f of the game, the Guardians proved their com- Retirement Act. Had I been present, I would mitment and skill by scoring and winning the have voted ‘‘yes.’’ IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MI- CHAEL GRINDLE ON HIS OFFER game with a final score of 52–46. This hard- f won victory earned the Guardians a spot in OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND the final playoff game. INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO RE- THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE The Guardians began the final playoff game MOVE THE RESTRICTIONS ON ACADEMY confident in both the team’s ability and as indi- CERTAIN LAND TRANSFERRED vidual team members. The championship TO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIR- HON. ROBERT E. LATTA game pitted the Guardians against the San GINIA OF OHIO Antonio Sunnybrook Lions. Working together, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Guardians were able to effectively HON. BOB GOODLATTE Wednesday, May 13, 2015 outscore the Lions, and ultimately, Marshall OF VIRGINIA Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Christian completed the quest for a third IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- straight state championship title with a score Wednesday, May 13, 2015 standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- of 61–53. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to in- sional District. I am pleased to announce that The skilled and committed players who Michael Grindle of Holland, Ohio has been of- worked so diligently to earn this esteemed troduce legislation to transfer land from the U.S. Department of Interior to Rockingham fered an appointment to the United States Air honor were David Florence, Dylan Alford, Ste- Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo- phen Florence, Andrew Stokell, Ryan Stokell, County, Virginia. For over 25 years, Rocking- ham County, Virginia has managed a small rado. Jordan Sammons, Dawson Rapsilver, Jairus Michael’s offer of appointment poises him to Allen, Joshua Florence, William Hency, Mat- area of land in my congressional district as if it belonged to the County to meet the needs attend the United States Air Force Academy thew Stokell, and Caleb Beesinger. In addition this fall with the incoming Class of 2019. At- to playing on the state champion team, four of the community and serve the public good. Although this land was already transferred tending one of our nation’s military academies players were selected for the All-Tournament not only offers the opportunity to serve our Team, and the Guardians were able to count from the Federal Government to the County, it was not done effectively. This legislation will fi- country but also guarantees a world-class the Tournament MVP within its ranks. Also, education, while placing demands on those the team was honored to have three of its nalize the efforts of a previous Congress and fully transfer this land to the County, while who undertake one of the most challenging players selected for the All-Star Team. and rewarding experiences of their lives. The coaches and staff who led this accom- continuing to meet public needs. Since 1989, a little over 3 acres of land and Michael brings an enormous amount of plished team to victory were Head Coach Jeff leadership, service, and dedication to the in- Arrington, Assistant Coach James Allen, As- its associated buildings, previously wholly held by the Federal Government, have been main- coming Class of 2019. While attending Spring- sistant Coach Robert Stokell, High School field High School in Holland, Ohio, Michael Principal Duane Shultz, Junior High School tained by Rockingham County and the Plains Area Daycare Center. In that year, the Depart- was a member of the National Honor Society, Principal Raymond Bade, along with Athletic Principal’s Honor Roll, Foreign Language Director and Elementary Principal Guy Barr III. ment of the Interior deeded this land, which it no longer used, to Rockingham County for Club, and served as class secretary. The Guardians’ success has been attributed Throughout high school, Michael was a public good. to their exceptional ability to work as a cohe- member of his school’s swim team, cross Prior to this official declaration, Rockingham sive unit, and through an incredible display of country team, and football team. He was also County had already been maintaining the this teamwork combined with the team’s expe- a member of men’s gymnastics at the Toledo lands around the facility. The land and building rience and passion, the Guardians prevailed YMCA. I am confident that Michael will carry had been used as a garage and maintenance over their skilled opponents and ultimately fin- the lessons of his student and athletic leader- facility for the National Forest Service. How- ished the season with an outstanding record ship to the Air Force Academy. ever, it was no longer being utilized, and the of 22–6. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me County was performing upkeep on the land. Please join me and all of the First District of in congratulating Michael Grindle on the offer PL 101–479 was approved in the 101st Texas in congratulating the achievements of of his appointment to the United States Air Congress to allow the buildings on this land to the Marshall Christian Academy Guardians. Force Academy. Our service academies offer be used for the particular use of a non-profit This exceptional illustration of teamwork and the finest military training and education avail- day care that serves the County. Unfortu- sportsmanship should be praised and emu- able. I am positive that Michael will excel dur- nately, because of the narrow way Public Law lated. It is a distinct honor to share the story ing his career at the Air Force Academy, and 101–479 was drafted, any extension or main- and example of these outstanding young men, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending tenance of the physical structures has re- a story which is now recorded in the CON- their best wishes to him as he begins his serv- quired approval by the Department of the Inte- GRESSIONAL RECORD which will endure as long ice to the Nation. rior. Given that the building is used for a child as there is a United States of America. f f care facility, this impedes the ability of the day care to move efficiently to make any nec- PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION essary upgrades. The building is currently in need of repairs; however, because of the HON. LOIS CAPPS HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS terms of the deed, the daycare center has OF CALIFORNIA OF TENNESSEE been unable to get a loan to complete the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needed renovations. To be clear, the center and the playground Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 are the sole reason that this previously aban- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I was not able to Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, due to air- doned government land is being used by the be present for the following Roll Call vote on plane equipment problems, I was unavoidably public today. The Federal Government no May 12, 2015 and would like to reflect that I detained and I missed the following votes: longer has a vested interest in the land. would have voted as follows:

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