September 17, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6801 through the pages of the history of Alpha sition that—Life’s most persistent and ur- patiently helped me to learn from them. He Phi Alpha Fraternity, the world’s first Afri- gent question is ‘‘What are you doing for taught me to read, to speak, and to think, to can American collegiate fraternity founded others?’’ love and be loved. For all of this and so much in 1906. This Alpha history book depicted a Edward W. Brooke became an acknowl- more, I am forever grateful—grateful to him, plethora of role models and heroes, the likes edged national treasure by using his time, and to his mother Helen and father Edward of W. E. B. Dubois, Thurgood Marshall, Mar- talent, influence, power and intellect dem- for raising up a man so entirely and strik- tin Luther King, Jr., Jesse Owens and scores onstrating his commitment to uplifting oth- ingly unafraid to be the best possible version more, whose life and work inspires and ad- ers and assuring that in matters of fair hous- of himself; grateful to the ancestors who, vances a race of people and a nation. None ing, voting rights, education and justice that surviving hardship and desolation, held in- stood out more dramatically than the life the promise of America to equality under tact the sacred vitality of which my father’s and achievements of Edward William law became more of a practical reality rath- life is a profound expression; and grateful to Brooke. He was my hero; dignified, a scholar, er than just a lofty ideal. my mother, whose inspiring and uncondi- charismatic, accomplished and fearless. Reg- In one of his campaigns, a Boston political tional love made our lives together so beau- ular history books have yet to give him the writer wrote ‘‘Brooke was a carpetbagger tiful. credit he has earned. from the South, a Republican in a Demo- We know that he will always be with us, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is in its 109th cratic State, a black in a white state, a and pray for him eternal peace. year of existence and for 77 of those 109 Protestant in a Catholic state and he is poor. f years, Edward William Brooke stood in the Edward Brooke replied: I pleaded guilty to circle of our brotherhood. When Alpha Phi all indictments and I continued to persevere TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. LEHMAN Alpha Fraternity undertook the awesome in my campaign. Brooke won; America won. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise That’s what heroes do: They look reality twenty-seven year task of building the Mar- today to recognize a true American pa- tin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the Na- in the face and persevere! The Poet Robert Louis Stevenson aptly triot, a fellow naval aviator, and a tional Mall here in Washington DC., Edward sums up my journey of friendship and broth- close personal friend, former Secretary William Brooke was first to come forward erhood with Senator Edward W. Brooke with of Navy, the Honorable John F. Leh- with significant resources and the use of his these words: influence to help guide that process. man. He was an active, contributing and es- He has achieved success; Secretary Lehman served his country teemed member until his death. Who has lived well, laughed often, and loved for over 30 years both in uniform in the The law served as his instrument, tool and much; United States Navy and as Secretary of weapon with which he sought to advance the Who has enjoyed the trust and respect of in- the Navy during the Reagan Adminis- cause of justice in the face of prejudice, dis- telligent men and women and the love tration, from 1981–1987. His leadership of little children; crimination and segregation which sur- and dedication to our country and to rounded him as he grew up in the nation’s Who has filled his niche and accomplished capital not far from this place. his task; the Navy set a high mark unsurpassed He fought against the tyranny of the Axis Who has left the world better than he found to this day. It was Secretary Lehman powers as a commissioned officer in the U.S. it; who championed a ‘‘600-ship’’ Navy Army during World War II assigned to the Who has always looked for the best in oth- after the devastating post-Vietnam war segregated 366th all black infantry regiment ers; cutbacks. He knew how important this where he earned a Bronze Star for valor on And given them the best he had; naval investment was to rebuilding our the battle field. Whose life was an inspiration; global military and strategic power. Edward Brooke also served as an advocate Whose memory a benediction. Together with President Reagan, he of- for black soldiers who were charged with of- REMARKS BY EDWARD W. BROOKE IV fenses in his regiment even though he was fered the vision of strength that would On behalf of my family I would like to ultimately bring an end to the Soviet not then a trained, licensed attorney. thank the distinguished speakers who pre- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, using its ceded me for their thoughtful and deeply Union. His tenure stands as a lesson of members who were lawyers in the 1940s and moving tributes. As they have so eloquently history that peace comes through 1950s filed several major lawsuits seeking to stated, and as most of you well know: my fa- strength and commitment, not weak- dismantle segregation and battle racism in ther lived one of The Great American Lives. ness and retreat. America. Among those cases filed and fi- It was my privilege to know him and to be a Secretary Lehman’s impact on the nanced by the national fraternity was the part of his life. It is my honor to be his son, case of Elmer Henderson vs. The United country and our national security has and to be here with all of you today, in ap- not ended with the conclusion of his States; the Interstate Commerce Commis- preciation of a man whom I love so dearly. sion and the Southern Railway. The case The moments of the past are not gone from tour in the Pentagon. He continues to challenged the Commerce Commission regu- us, nor we from them. The light of each mo- offer essential and trusted advice to de- lation which allowed segregation and dis- ment shines on through eternity as the light cision makers throughout our national crimination in railroad dining cars in inter- of distant stars travels through space and leadership. I am proud to call Sec- state commerce. In the dining car, black pas- time to reach our eyes and touch our minds. retary Lehman my friend, and I am sengers were only allowed to occupy two ta- And so the brilliant light of his great life honored to recognize him today. For bles nearest the kitchen and when occupied shines on for us, that we may better find our these and many other reasons, I ask by black travelers a curtain had to be drawn way in the dark unknown. to hide their presence from white passengers. When I was but a child, not so long ago, my unanimous consent to have printed in If white passengers needed the two tables as- father would always say, ‘‘Waste not; want the RECORD the citation in honor of signed to black passengers, the black pas- not.’’ Usually he would do this as he walked Secretary Lehman’s recently awarded sengers had to wait until the white pas- around turning off the lights in vacant National Defense Industrial Associa- sengers vacated the tables assigned to rooms or pointing out the unused excess tion Gold Medal. blacks. ketchup on my dinner-plate. I thought I un- There being no objection, the mate- Edward Brooke was recruited to join the derstood what he meant. Though when I now rial was ordered to be printed in the Alpha legal team headed by then General consider the familiar saying in the full con- RECORD, as follows: President of Alpha Belford Lawson in filing text of his life, it reveals a far more powerful briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court attack- truth: That if we never waste the oppor- GOLD MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IS ing these racial barriers and on June 5, 1950, tunity to help each other live better lives, PRESENTED TO THE HONORABLE JOHN F. four years before Brown v. the Board of Edu- none among us would ever have to want for LEHMAN cation major decision, after an eight year a life that could not be attained. For a lifetime of extraordinary leadership battle through the lower courts, the In this generous spirit, and leading by ex- and dedication to a strong national security U.S. Supreme Court struck down the regula- ample, my father constantly strived toward of the United States of America, the Honor- tion which allowed segregation and discrimi- the realization of a better world—a world in able John F. Lehman is hereby recognized nation in railroad dining cars due in part to which the apparent differences between indi- for his superb service to our country, both in the heroic efforts of Edward Brooke. Edward viduals would never again be mistaken as and out of uniform, and in both the United Brooke was a champion for equality and fair- cause to deny justice, humanity, or dignity, States Air Force and the United States ness, his standard and measure of a person nor to justify violence, exploitation, or dis- Navy, serving with great distinction for over was the world’s standard of excellence. He respect. We must continue to work as he did, three decades in a succession of demanding wanted only to be judged by the content of with faith in the possibility of the best imag- leadership positions of ever-increasing au- his character and his abilities rather than inable outcome, and the assurance that fear- thority and responsibility, including serving his racial background. fulness and cynicism cannot withstand the as the 65th Secretary of the Navy for six Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was initi- immeasurable kindness of which we are ca- years, beginning at the age of 38. Never one ated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity by Ed- pable. to hold himself apart from those he leads, ward Brooke while King was a graduate stu- My father was a truly tender, sweet, and Secretary Lehman continued to concur- dent at Boston University stated the propo- lovely man. He forgave my many errors and rently serve as a Naval Aviator while serving

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In rec- National Security Council, as a delegate to ognition of this momentous occasion in colleges or universities where total the Force Reductions Negotiations in Vi- American history and in honor of Con- Hispanic enrollment constitutes a min- enna, as Deputy Director of the U.S. Arms stitution Day, I encourage all Geor- imum of 25 percent of the student body, Control and Disarmament Agency, and as a gians and all Americans to read, study, and they serve more than half of all member of the 9/11 Commission. A lasting and learn the contents of the U.S. Con- Latino students in the United States. hallmark of Secretary Lehman’s commit- stitution. As a product of a Hispanic-Serving In- ment to national security was his out-front I appreciate the efforts of our edu- stitution in my home State of New Jer- leadership for the ‘‘600–ship Navy.’’ This plan cators, elected officials, community sey, my experience is a living testi- was integral to President Reagan’s goal of mony of the important role that HSIs winning the Cold War against the Soviet leaders, and parents who teach our Union and to rebuilding the Navy’s fleet of youth about the foundations of justice, play in expanding opportunities for ships following post-Vietnam War cutbacks. strength and equality upon which our Latino students in 21 States across the Secretary Lehman also developed a critical great Nation was built. I never cease to U.S. and in Puerto Rico. strategic concept known as the ‘‘Lehman be amazed at how the principles of the With these resolutions, we celebrate Doctrine.’’ His plan, which called for a mili- Constitution play out in our daily lives the contributions of all Latinos and tary response to any Russian invasion in Eu- as Americans. the institutions that serve and enrich rope by invading the Soviet Far East, was an Today is an appropriate occasion for the Latino community in the United innovative strategic concept essential to our States. I look forward to celebrating conventional deterrence of the Soviet Union. we the people of the United States, as well as the people’s elected representa- the heritage and culture of Hispanic Even after so many accomplishments in pub- Americans who have and will continue lic service, Secretary Lehman has continued tives in Congress, to renew our com- to offer his advice and support to national mitment to the principles of the U.S. to positively influence and enrich our security leaders to this day. In addition to Constitution. The Constitution’s val- Nation—not only during this special his national security credentials, Secretary ues—liberty, separation of powers, con- month and week, but throughout the Lehman holds a B.S. degree from St. Jo- sent of the governed, and the principle year. seph’s University, B.A. and M.A. degrees that no one is above the law—are just f from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has as true and just as relevant today as RECOGNIZING GROWTH DISORDER enjoyed great success in business as a found- they were when they were set to parch- AWARENESS WEEK ing partner and Chairman of J.F. Lehman & ment more than two centuries ago. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, on Company, as the president of an aerospace f behalf of every child currently living consulting firm, and he is currently a direc- tor on a variety of corporate boards. He has HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND with a growth disorder I wish to recog- authored numerous books, including ‘On HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITU- nize this week—September 13–19, 2015— Seas of Glory’, ‘Command of the Seas’, and TIONS WEEK as Growth Disorder Awareness Week. A child’s growth is a strong indicator ‘Making War’, and continues to write for the Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, ear- National Review on American Seapower for of that child’s overall health status. lier this week I introduced two bipar- the 21st Century. Secretary Lehman serves According to the Pictures of Standard as a member of a number of influential tisan resolutions that were adopted by Syndromes and Undiagnosed Mal- American think tanks to include serving as unanimous consent: S. Res. 254, recog- formations, POSSUM, database, more the Chair of Foreign Policy Research Insti- nizing September 15 to October 15 as than 600 serious diseases and health tute’s National Security Program. His vi- Hispanic Heritage Month, and S. Res. conditions can cause growth failure. sionary leadership, wise counsel and unparal- 255, designating the week of September These diseases range from nutritional leled service over the last 40 years in govern- 14, 2015 as National Hispanic-Serving ment and business have contributed immeas- disturbances and hormone imbalances Institutions Week. to far more serious conditions that af- urably to sustaining a strong and successful These resolutions celebrate the im- U.S. national security posture. Secretary fect the kidneys or even lead to brain Lehman’s extraordinary devotion to duty, mense contributions of Hispanic Amer- tumors. While these conditions affect a clarity of purpose, and record of remarkable icans to our great Nation and honor child’s growth progress, a stunning 48 achievements are in keeping with the high- the critical work of more than 400 non- percent of children with the most com- est traditions of public and private service profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions for mon growth disorders go undiagnosed. and reflect great credit upon him, the men their important role in educating and To make matters worse, the longer a and women in uniform, and the United empowering Hispanic youth. States of America. child with growth failure goes Latinos have a long and decorated undiagnosed, the greater the potential Given this day September 18, 2015 by: history in the United States, full of ex- ARNOLD L. PUNARO, for long-term health issues and higher Major General, USMC traordinary contributions to America’s costs of treatment. Early detection and (RET), Chairman of past, present, and future. Latinos have diagnosis are, therefore, critical to en- the Board. proudly served, helped build, and de- suring a healthy future for these chil- CRAIG R. MCKINLEY, fended our country for hundreds of dren. General, USAF (RET), years, honorably serving in every ac- This week, as we recognize Growth President & CEO. tion since before the founding of the Awareness Week, I applaud the MAGIC f Nation. Foundation for the tremendous work Hispanics fought alongside patriots CONSTITUTION DAY they do to further public awareness of in the American Revolution and rallied growth failure and to improve the lives Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I wish in the Civil War, serving bravely in and health of the children whom they to commemorate in the RECORD the an- both the Union and Confederate ar- affect. niversary of the signing of the U.S. mies. Latinos rode in Teddy Roo- f Constitution. sevelt’s Rough Riders during the Span- On this day in 1787, the delegates to ish-American War, received Congres- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL LOBSTER the Constitutional Convention met for sional Medals of Honor in both World DAY the last time to sign the U.S. Constitu- Wars, and made the ultimate sacrifice Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, this tion. In the pursuit to form a more per- for our country in Korea and Vietnam. August the Senate unanimously passed fect union, the Framers of the Con- As of July 31, 2015, more than 164,000 a resolution designating September 25, stitution created a document that not Hispanic Americans are actively serv- 2015, as National Lobster Day. I was only solidified our fledgling Nation but ing with distinction in the United proud to cosponsor that resolution inspired others across the globe to States Armed Forces. with my fellow Mainer, Senator ANGUS strive for liberty, too. Organizations Just as Latinos have defended our KING, and to be joined by our New Eng- such as Lions Clubs International, the Nation, we have also helped shape and land colleagues, Senators SHAHEEN and

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