November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2827 $12,030,202,701,513.91. I should note this ments and contributions to the fanning indus- Though he spent his youngest days in San week is the first time our debt has broken the try and to their community. Marcos, TX, Chris was born in San Antonio 12 trillion level. Brahma Island, a large secluded region in and has lived in the city for most of his life. He On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th Lake Kissimmee, is home to 28 endangered was among the first students at Robert E. Lee Congress, the national debt was species, 14 nests of bald eagles and 300- High School. After being voted ‘‘Most Likely to $10,638,425,746,293.80. year-old oaks, ancient Indian settlements, wild Succeed’’ by his graduating class, it was off to The national debt has increased by game, and commercial beef cattle. This island, Princeton University where he began his ca- $1,391,776,955,220.11 so far this year. owned by Cary Lightsey, and the Lightsey reer in broadcasting on the campus radio sta- According to the non-partisan Congressional Cattle Co., is preserved in its natural state and tion, WPRB. Upon graduating, Chris returned Budget Office, the forecast deficit for this year will remain so through a perpetual conserva- to San Antonio, working first in radio, for KITE is $1.6 trillion. That means that so far this tion easement. On the island and his other and KBAT, before moving into television with year, we borrowed and spent $4.4 billion a ranches, Lightsey raises over 7,000 head of WOAI, where he soon began covering sports. day more than we have collected, passing that commercial cattle. San Antonio lost him briefly when a Dallas debt and its interest payments to our children Lightsey and his family have been innova- radio station lured him away, but he soon re- and all future Americans. tive leaders in methods to market cattle, de- turned, taking over the anchor spot at KENS– f velopment of replacement stock, as well as 5 television on December 24, 1973. And what expansion and vertical integration into the cat- a Christmas present that was. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 63RD tle market throughout the United States. In ad- Over the past 36 years Chris has been one WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. dition to raising livestock on the island, of the most trusted and respected voices in AND MRS. A. NORMAN BANTZ Lightsey offers ecological tours and guided San Antonio and South Texas, even during his hunts for wild hogs and exotic deer. brief sojourn in Boston. He has won numerous HON. ERIC CANTOR Cary Lightsey was the first Florida rancher awards from the Texas Associated Press OF VIRGINIA to use conservation easements. By keeping Broadcasters and other organizations. Not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 40 percent of his ranches in native land use, content with just one career, however, Chris Thursday, November 19, 2009 Lightsey has been able to make extensive use began attending St. Mary’s University School of conservation easements that cover about of Law, graduating with his Juris Doctor in Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I respect- 70 percent of his ranching properties. With the 2007, the same year he was voted ‘‘Best TV fully request the attention of the House to pay easements, Lightsey retains ownership of the News Anchor’’ by the San Antonio Express- recognition to an important day in the lives of land and receives benefits from environmental News. After passing the Texas bar later that Mr. and Mrs. A. Norman Bantz. and governmental organizations in return for year, he founded the firm of Ramı´riz, Marrou On November 16, 2009, Norman and Gloria giving up his rights to develop the land. & Martı´nez de Vara, P.L.L.C. with some of his Bantz celebrated their 63rd wedding anniver- In addition to these conservation and live- law school classmates. sary. Norman was born on July 17, 1921, and stock endeavors, Lightsey has been involved Chris Marrou has been a great friend to the his wife, Gloria, was born on November 16, in several other innovative ventures including City of San Antonio, a familiar and trusted 1922. harvesting palmetto berries used for a prostate friend, welcomed into the homes, and hearts, The couple married on November 16, 1946 cancer medicine, relocating threatened gopher of millions of people at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Annunciation Church in Crestwood, New turtles onto his ranches, and his latest effort, every night. He will be greatly missed, though York. raising Wagyu cattle for the Japanese beef we wish him the best as he moves into the Over the years, Norman and Gloria have market. He has also established new grass next phase of his life. been blessed with 6 children, Alexandra Lou- varieties used for forages and treatments for f ise, Rita Marie, Ralph Fredrick, Margaret Eliz- water flow nutrients, sharing these tech- COMMENDING BETA GAMMA CHAP- abeth, Katherine Mary, and Peter James; 13 nologies with other Florida ranchers. grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Cary Lightsey has made valuable contribu- TER (VSU) OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA On November 16, the couple along with tions to his community through numerous civic their family and friends celebrated their anni- activities as well. Each year he donates cattle HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT versary at the home of their daughter. to the Florida State Fair Futurity Steer Show, OF VIRGINIA I would like to congratulate, Norman and is active in the Polk County Youth Fair, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gloria, for reaching this important milestone in has served on numerous conservation and Thursday, November 19, 2009 their lives. They are shining examples of love water management district land boards. and dedication for us all, and I wish them and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I I stand today to commend Cary Lightsey rise today along with my colleague Rep. their family all the best at this important occa- and his family, including his wife, three chil- sion. RANDY FORBES, to call attention to a group of dren and grandchildren for this honor, which young students from Petersburg, Virginia, who f was said to be have been bestowed due to his have distinguished themselves, their Univer- HONORING CARY LIGHTSEY entrepreneurial spirit, good business judgment, sity, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. sound farming practices, high ethical stand- I direct my colleagues’ attention to the HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM ards and leadership in his family, community, brothers of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha state and nation. The 2009 Sunbelt Expo Phi Alpha fraternity at Virginia State Univer- OF FLORIDA Southeastern Farmer of the Year title was also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity. Over the last three years the Beta awarded to Lightsey for his sensitivity to the Gamma chapter has partnered with Big Broth- Thursday, November 19, 2009 environment, his response to community and ers Big Sisters and has maintained one hun- Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today social concerns, and his ‘‘abiding devotion to dred percent chapter membership participation to honor a nationally recognized leader in pro- his family, his faith and his nation.’’ rate. They are the first, and only, Alpha Phi tecting the environment and a sixth generation Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent Alpha chapter in the country to accomplish Florida rancher, Cary Lightsey of Lake Wales, this great American. this remarkable achievement. I would like to Florida, who was awarded the 2009 South- f applaud my brothers for volunteering to be re- eastern Farmer of the Year. HONORING CHRIS MARROU sponsible role models for at-risk youth, helping The Sunbelt Agricultural Exhibition South- them to reach their full potential and to lead vi- eastern Farmer of the Year Award honors ex- HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ brant, successful lives. cellence in agricultural production and man- Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was founded on OF TEXAS agement, leadership in community and farm December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organizations, and recognizes family contribu- Ithaca, New York. As the first intercollegiate tions in producing safe, abundant supplies of Thursday, November 19, 2009 Greek letter fraternity established for African food, fiber and shelter for U.S. consumers. Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha initially served as Cary Lightsey, as the sixth award recipient to today to honor the end of an era. For just shy a brotherhood and study and support group come from the state of Florida, represents of 35 years, Chris Marrou has anchored the for minority students at Cornell, but it also rec- some of the best of American agriculture. news broadcast at San Antonio’s KENS–5 tel- ognized the need to help correct the edu- It is a great privilege to recognize Cary evision. On November 24, 2009, he will give cational, economic, political and social injus- Lightsey and his family for their many achieve- his final broadcast. tices faced by African Americans.

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