4948 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 4 March 31, 2011 police department staff to help with all of the Hinkle, who bravely chose an honorable life of ican Muslims for scrutiny based on their reli- paperwork. military service. Each story is unique and gion goes against the core principles of reli- Bob loyally served his community in a distin- humbling for those of us who, far from the gious freedom and equal protection under the guished career. He was a strong, genuine, dangers they have faced, live our lives in rel- law. Moreover, the practice erodes trust in straight talking leader and he will be dearly ative comfort and ease. The day the Hinkle government and law enforcement at all levels, missed. Additionally, he will always be remem- family learned of the death of their son and which, in turn, undermines public safety. bered as a dedicated husband, father, and brother was probably the hardest day they The American Muslim community should be grandfather. Bob and his first wife Dorothy, have ever faced and our thoughts, prayers able to rely on the federal government to lead who had a long battle with cancer, had two and deepest gratitude go out to the family and the effort in fostering an open climate of un- sons Fred and Donald. friends of Airman Hinkle. There are no words derstanding and cooperation. These commu- Bob is survived by his wife, Sandi and his that can relieve their pain and what words we nities must be shielded from the threat of vio- son, Fred, his grandchildren, Erin and Robert, can offer only begin to convey our deep re- lence and suspicion that was at the heart of and Sandi’s daughter Kim and her husband spect and highest appreciation. last January’s thwarted attack against the Is- Jim, and their children Audrey, Robert, and Senior Airman Hinkle’s family have all given lamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michi- Lauren. His life was devoted to serving his a part of themselves in the loss of their loved gan. They should also be able to rely on law community. He will be remembered as a man one and we hope they know that his service enforcement’s fundamental integrity and re- of deep faith, a strong leader, and a role and the goodness he brought to this world will spect for First Amendment protected rights. model who remains respected by many. never be forgotten. Only through a balanced examination of the f f challenges facing the nation will we establish a strong policy framework for protecting secu- TRIBUTE TO SENIOR AIRMAN INTRODUCTION OF SENSE OF CON- rity, while respecting the Constitution and the MICHAEL J. HINKLE II GRESS THAT FEDERAL GOVERN- interests of affected communities. MENT SHOULD TAKE STEPS TO This sense of Congress is an attempt to set HON. KEN CALVERT COUNTER ANTI-MUSLIM SENTI- the record straight and counter the perception OF CALIFORNIA MENT of growing anti-Muslim rhetoric. Congress has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a solemn duty to ensure that its actions do not Thursday, March 31, 2011 HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. fuel misconceptions about, and prejudices to- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, we rise to pay OF MICHIGAN ward, any faith community, including the tribute to a hero from my congressional dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Muslim community and Islam. trict, Senior Airman Michael J. Hinkle II. Today Thursday, March 31, 2011 Scores of religious, civil rights, law enforce- we ask that the House of Representatives ment, and national security leaders and orga- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased nizations representing diverse Americans and honor and remember this incredible young to introduce this resolution expressing the man who died while serving our country. areas of expertise are concerned about mes- sense of Congress that the federal govern- sages which appear to target the American Hinkle grew up in my hometown, Corona, ment should take steps to counter anti-Muslim California, with his father Michael Hinkle Sen- Muslim community, sending counterproductive sentiment, along with additional cosponsors. messages both domestically and internation- ior and stepmother Cynna Hinkle. He spent Over the last decade, the American Muslim summers in Michigan with his mother and ally. It is essential that the federal government community has confronted a festering level of send the message that we all must work to- stepfather, Robert Jakowinicz. suspicion which has manifested itself in hostile Senior Airman Hinkle followed in his father’s gether to guarantee the security of our country government policies and bias from the general and that no community should be singled out footsteps joined the Air Force in December of public. A CBS/New York Times poll released 2005 and his first overseas post was in Oki- for suspicion. in mid-September showed that as many as 20 f nawa. In 2008, Hinkle reenlisted with the Air percent of Americans said they have negative Force and was stationed at Ellsworth Air feelings toward Muslims because of the Sep- RECOGNIZING DR. MARIE Force Base, SD, in November of 2008. Airman tember 11th terrorist attacks. While Congress ROSSMANN Hinkle deployed to the 386th ECS from the has confronted some of the more violent mani- 28th Communications Squadron at Ellsworth festations of this bias, the general climate HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS in November. At a memorial service held by faced by the community has continued to cre- the members of the 386th Air Expeditionary OF TEXAS ate barriers to full participation in public life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wing for a fallen Marauder on March 19, that should be addressed by official govern- Hinkle’s fellow service members paid tribute to ment policy. Thursday, March 31, 2011 his constant smile and easy going attitude. As a member who represents a district with Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Major James Hewitt, 386th ECS commander, on of the greatest concentrations of American recognize Dr. Marie Rossmann on being stated: Muslims in the nation, I believe that this sense named the Texas State Assistant Principal of ‘‘Even though Mike’s life was short, it was of Congress is a logical step toward sending the Year. Dr. Rossmann has worked diligently full of accomplishments and honor. Mike joined (the Air Force) and immediately head- the message that this group of proud citizens to promote the high educational standards of ed off to become a cyber transport systems should be able to enjoy the rights guaranteed the 26th District of Texas. She has been an journeyman. There could not have been a under the Constitution to the same extent as educator for two decades, and has maintained better career field for Mike to join. Mike all other Americans. Throughout diverse cities her passion and optimism. loved computers, networking and gaming. He and small towns across the country, American Most recently, Dr. Rossmann spearheaded loved being a COMM geek. Muslims have a long history of playing crucial the Yellow Project. With the Yellow Project, Airman Hinkle’s fellow Airmen fondly re- roles in law enforcement and the armed Dr. Rossmann seeks to ‘‘assist teachers with membered him for his positive attitude; Hinkle forces, and as business leaders, doctors, law- specific interventions which enable students to was known for stepping up to the plate and yers, and teachers. However, there exists in become more successful in the classroom.’’ helping out whenever he was needed. Airman our nation today a disturbing and dangerous This effort is unique in that it encourages Hinkle accomplished so much during his short trend of anti-Muslim rhetoric and bigotry, evi- teachers to take the entire child into account time and he will be dearly missed by his unit denced by attacks against individuals, reli- when coming up with a way to address his or and all who knew him. He was buried in Michi- gious institutions and entire communities. her particular needs. It is so easy to think gan earlier this week. Airman Hinkle was 24 The United States is a country founded on about the education system as one giant enti- years old. He is survived by his father, mother, the principles of tolerance and religious free- ty, but Dr. Rossmann reminds us that it is in stepfather, stepmother, five stepsiblings and a dom, as embodied in the First Amendment of fact a system composing many individual stu- brother. the Constitution. The protection of these prin- dents. As we look at the incredibly rich military his- ciples is vital to the ongoing sense of commu- It is this determination and insight that made tory of our country we realize that this history nity shared by the diverse peoples and reli- Dr. Marie Rossmann an obvious choice for the is comprised of men, just like Senior Airman gious groups of this nation. Targeting Amer- Texas State Assistant Principal of the Year. I

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Stribling was the tenacity and determination that were the hall- winningest coach in Mississippi Valley State TRIBUTE TO GERALDINE FERRARO marks of her professional career. I was privi- University history, with a record of 315–307. leged to be part of honoring Geraldine with the Coach Stribling’s accomplishments at Mis- HON. NITA M. LOWEY Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee’s 2009 sissippi Valley included taking a squad that OF NEW YORK Lifetime Achievement Award. She stirred the was down in the early 1980s and turning them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hundreds of women packed into a New York into conference champions. In 1985, his Delta City ballroom with her words of inspiration, her Devils team played on national television Thursday, March 31, 2011 grace, and her commitment to advancing the against the number one team in the nation, Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute health and well-being of others, even as she Duke University. The game, televised on and appreciation of Geraldine Ferraro, who faced the fight of her life. ESPN, saw Mississippi Valley fight a tough blazed a trail for all women, especially in gov- In 1984, Geraldine proudly proclaimed as contest against the Blue Devils. At halftime, ernment, and dedicated her life to public serv- the Vice Presidential nominee, ‘‘America is the the Delta Devils led by three. Early in the sec- ice. land where dreams can come true for all of ond half, they led by seven, only to see Duke Gerry and I shared many priorities, many of us.’’ She didn’t just believe this in her gut; she rally for an 85–78 victory. Though, the Delta which were grounded in our similar experi- did everything in her power to ensure that, Devils did not take home the win, their per- ences. As a former PTA president in Queens, through equal opportunity, every girl and boy formance very well may have earned them a New York, I felt a unique kinship with Gerry, throughout the United States and around the different type of victory. At the time, Mis- who taught elementary school in Queens. In world has the means to pursue their dreams sissippi Valley State University was facing clo- these capacities, we came to better under- of a productive and successful life. sure. After a strong performance from the stand the struggles families faced, the unmet I was privileged to know Geraldine Ferraro, Delta Devils, the national attention Stribling’s needs of children, and the opportunities—and, and she leaves a proud legacy of courage, squad received arguably may have breathed indeed, our responsibility—to exercise our pre- principled advocacy, and greater opportunity. life back into Mississippi Valley State Univer- cious rights to improve our communities for all All Americans owe her a debt of gratitude for sity, forcing state legislators to reconsider our fellow citizens. her service and leadership. closing its doors. In 2005, Coach Stribling retired from Mis- One of only three women in her law school f sissippi Valley State University as head coach class, she advocated for women and children HONORING LAFAYETTE STRIBLING of the Delta Devils. Soon, thereafter he came in countless pro bono cases in family court, in- out of retirement and began coaching the cluding during the years she spent at home CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING BAS- KETBALL COACH Tougaloo College Bulldogs. In 2007, under the raising her own children. Gerry’s sense of tutelage of Coach Stribling, the Bulldogs won commitment to justice and opportunity for HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON their first conference championship in the abused women and children was rivaled only school’s history. That same year, Coach by her success. In the Queens District Attor- OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stribling was named Gulf Coast Athletic Con- ney’s office, she led the Special Victims Bu- ference Coach of the Year and the bulldogs reau, prosecuting domestic violence, child Thursday, March 31, 2011 went on to play in the National Tournament. abuse, and sex crimes. She gave voice to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- At 76 years-old, Coach Stribling still be- thousands who desperately needed an advo- er, I rise today to honor Coach Lafayette lieves his players should ‘‘work hard and play cate and improved the quality of life and safe- Stribling, Championship Winning Basketball even harder’’—that is in the classroom and on ty for all New Yorkers. Coach and Southwestern Athletic Conference the court. His firm concept of ‘‘academics be- Then as a member of the U.S. House of (SWAC) Hall of Famer. fore athletics’’ left the 54 year coaching vet- Representatives, Geraldine Ferraro fought Lafayette Stribling, a native of Carthage, eran with only seven of his original thirteen day-in and day-out in the continuing struggle Mississippi in Leake County graduated from players in the 2011 National Tournament for women’s rights, especially in the work- Harmony High School in Carthage. He at- when some of his players became academi- place. Before any of us knew the injustice Lilly tended Mississippi Industrial College in Holly cally ineligible. In essence, Coach Stribling Ledbetter faced in a tire manufacturing plant Springs, Mississippi where he received a says, ‘‘You can look at it two ways. I always 900 miles from New York, Gerry was working Bachelor of Science Degree and later a Mas- look at my glass as half full, not half empty. to ensure women received wages, benefits, ter of Science Degree from Mississippi State All seven of my guys know they are going to and pensions equal to their male counterparts. University in Starkville, Mississippi. Coach play every night. They are ready. I tell them She laid the groundwork for the Lilly Ledbetter Stribling has also studied at the University of we have seven players. That’s two too many. equal pay legislation we passed only two Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mis- You can’t use but five at a time.’’ To date, The years ago. sissippi. Tougaloo Bulldogs have won three champion- The first Italian-American and the first Stribling coached high school boy’s basket- ships in just five seasons. woman on a major-party presidential ticket, ball for 26 years winning 741 games and 17 Coach Lafayette Stribling has inspired his Geraldine Ferraro crystallized for millions of out of 19 Conference Championships. He was players to never give up on or off the court. women and girls that gender should be no ob- named Coach of the Year of the Choctaw He has survived prostate cancer and conges- stacle to public service and national leader- Conference six consecutive years, and his tive heart failure and continues to enjoy every ship. Hillary Rodham Clinton, NANCY PELOSI, team was Class BB State Champions in 1980. moment of the game. and other strong women in government have In addition to coaching boy’s basketball, Again, I ask that my colleagues join me in benefited from the foundation she laid as the Stribling coached girl’s basketball for four saluting Coach Lafayette Stribling, a living leg- Democratic Party’s Vice Presidential nominee years. In the 1981 regular season, both the end and an inspiration to all Mississippians. in 1984, and she inspired countless women to boys and girls teams were undefeated winning f pursue elected office and assert their power 67 consecutive games. He coached baseball TRIBUTE TO COACH PAUL BRIGGS as voters and active civic participants. Thanks for 15 years and won the 1971 State Cham- to her efforts, the United States is stronger pionship. Subsequently, three players from HON. KEVIN McCARTHY and more representative of our diverse and vi- that championship team went on to play base- OF CALIFORNIA brant population. ball professionally. Throughout his 26 year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her leadership did not end when she left the high school sports career, Coach Stribling halls of Congress. As U.S. Ambassador to the never had a losing season. Thursday, March 31, 2011 U.N. Commission on Human Rights, she was Coach Stribling spent over 20 years as the Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, a highly effective voice for women and families coach of the Mississippi Valley State Univer- I rise today to honor Coach Paul Briggs, a

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