March 1, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S855 Parise—a Prior Lake, MN, native—tied and competed, each of you is a cham- nities, performance fees, and a chance the game with under a minute to play. pion. to travel and perform around the Sadly for us, Canada would end up Olympians make the children of our world. scoring in overtime to win the gold State and Nation dream of what they The power of the Jesse White Tum- medal. But that cannot take away might do, and grownups like me dream blers to transform young lives and from what was truly a golden perform- of what we wish we could do, all while open new doors may be best illustrated ance by the Americans. Jamie fulfilling their dreams on the world’s by the story of three brothers. They Langenbrunner, from Cloquet, did a stage and representing our Nation ad- performed together with the Tumblers, stand-up job as captain, leading and mirably. We owe them thanks for their but at some point they decided to- pulling together a team that also in- hard work, their perseverance, and gether to drop out and join a gang. One cluded Minnesotans Erik Johnson, most of all their heart. And I hope I of the brothers was murdered by a rival from Bloomington, and David Backes, have the chance in the coming weeks gang. The second brother, seeking to from Blaine. to meet with each of these Minnesota avenge his brother’s death, killed an The American women’s ice hockey athletes so I can congratulate them in innocent man by mistake and ended up team was expected to be great. And person. going to jail for murder. Instead of fol- they were. Before falling to Canada, f lowing in his brothers’ footsteps, the they had outscored their opponents 40– third brother decided to rejoin the RECOGNIZING JESSE WHITE 2. With Edina native Natalie Darwitz Jesse White Tumblers. The direction TUMBLERS as captain, as well as Jenny Potter and discipline he received helped him from Edina and Gigi Marvin from Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I not only avoid the pitfalls of his sib- Warroad, they brought home a well- rise to congratulate a well-loved Chi- lings but helped him earn a college earned silver medal. cago institution on a landmark anni- education and eventually a law degree And of the 12 members of the U.S. versary. from the University of Notre Dame. Olympic curling team, 8 are from Min- For 50 years, the Jesse White Tum- Multiply that story hundreds or even nesota. Natalie Nicholson of Bemidji blers troupe has delighted audiences in thousands of times and you begin to and Allison Pottinger of Eden Prairie Illinois and beyond and opened doors of understand the importance of the Jesse were on the women’s team. The men’s opportunity for thousands of young White Tumblers. team was an all-Minnesota affair with people. The Jesse White Tumblers have John Shuster and Jason Smith of Chis- Jesse White, the man who gave the earned their reputation as an icon in holm, Chris Plys and Jeff Isaacson of team its name, is probably best known the State of Illinois. The program has Duluth and John Benton of St. Mi- today as Illinois’ secretary of state and done wonders, and I wish it another 50 chael. Even their coach, Phil Drobnick the first African American ever elected years of continued success. is from Eveleth, MN. to statewide office in the ‘‘Land of Lin- f Tony Benshoof of White Bear Lake is coln.’’ an Olympic luger. Kaylin Richardson of As a child, Jesse White was studious LIBRARY OF CONGRESS OFFICE IN Edina was in her second Olympics, and well behaved. He was also a phe- JAKARTA, INDONESIA competing in alpine skiing. Wynn Rob- nomenal athlete. His passion for sports Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, as erts of Battle Lake was a competitor in won him a scholarship to Alabama my colleagues are aware, the Library the biathlon. Rebekah Bradford of State University, where he was all-con- of Congress, LOC, diligently works to Apple Valley is an Olympic speedskat- ference in baseball and basketball for keep the Congress fully informed on a er. And Caitlin Compton and Garrott all 4 years. plethora of issues. Today I would like Kuzzy, each of Minneapolis, competed After college, Jesse White served 2 to highlight the important work of a in cross-country skiing. years in the U.S. Army as a para- component of the LOC that is less And there are many other Olympic trooper. known to colleagues, and that is its op- athletes, like Lindsey Vonn, who have Then sports opened another door for eration in Southeast Asia. The work of strong Minnesota ties but reside now in him. Jesse White was able to fulfill this regional operation immensely con- other States—which have mountains. what for many of us is only a dream. tributes to U.S. understanding of Yesterday marked the end of the 2010 He played professional baseball for the Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. I Chicago Cubs Triple-A farm team. China and India, thereby facilitating am so proud to see that there were Returning to Chicago after his base- our foreign policy objectives. more athletes in this year’s Olympics ball days, Jesse White decided to be- The LOC office is one of six overseas from Minnesota than from any other come a Chicago Public Schools teach- offices operated by the Overseas Oper- State. Twenty-one Minnesotans took er. He also worked nights as a physical ations Division of the LOC. Staff to the part in these games. Most were in their education teacher for the Chicago Park overseas offices ‘‘acquire, catalog, pre- first Olympics. A few others were in District. serve and distribute library and re- their second Games. Natalie Darwitz In 1959, the park district asked him search materials . . . and provide as- has been to three. Jenny Potter has to create an acrobatic show. The result sistance to the U.S. Congress.’’ now been to four, winning a medal was so impressive that the troupe For too many Americans, Southeast every time. Isn’t that something—four- began performing on a regular basis. Asia is a distant unknown. In reality, time medal-winning Olympian and Its mission was—and remains—to keep the region is of significant economic mother of two. children in school, off of drugs, and out importance to the American people. Twenty-one athletes from all over of gangs in the Chicago area. And it The approximately 580-million citi- Minnesota who now will be going back has been a huge success. zens—and consumers—of the 10 nations to tending a bar or being a teacher or A half century later, more than 11,000 comprising the Association of South- being an engineer or a mom. Natalie young people have participated in the east Asian Nations, ASEAN, represent Nicholson will return to Red Lake In- Jesse White Tumblers. Becoming a the fourth largest market for American dian Reservation as a nurse practi- Jesse White Tumbler is no easy task. exports. tioner. The men’s ice hockey players Thousands of young people apply every Based in Jakarta, the mission of the will be going back to finish the Na- year but only a fraction are chosen. To LOC regional operation is diverse. Pri- tional Hockey League season. John make the team, members must stay in mary among its responsibilities is to Shuster will be getting married. All school and maintain at least a C aver- provide research and information serv- will continue to inspire us. age. They have to obey the law and ices to the U.S. Congress and the Con- I congratulate every single one of stay out of gangs and away from drugs gressional Research Service. Jakarta these competitors. Each has shown tre- and alcohol. In exchange, the young LOC staff also manage the Cooperative mendous grit and determination to athletes get to experience the excite- Acquisitions Program, CAPSEA, earn a place representing our Nation at ment and glory of performing before whereby they acquire materials from these Winter Olympics. Whether you appreciative fans. They also receive tu- countries in the region on behalf of the won a medal, or simply gave it your all toring and college scholarship opportu- LOC and member institutions, which

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Mr. Hamilton started his dedicated to promoting literacy among and preparation for committee projects career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife young people, which makes her ap- on issues ranging from global food se- Service in Texas. He moved up the pointment as National Ambassador for curity, to international trade, non- ranks to become the southeast region’s Young People’s Literature particularly proliferation, the Extractive Industries director based in Atlanta. appropriate. She has chosen ‘‘Read for Transparency Initiative, EITI, counter- During his time in Atlanta, he Your Life’’ as the theme for her plat- terrorism and human trafficking, have oversaw the Service’s role in restoring form for the upcoming 2 years as Na- been augmented by the diligent efforts the Everglades ecosystem. He took the tional Ambassador. Throughout her of LOC staff in Jakarta and elsewhere Service’s role of advising Federal agen- tenure, she will be a most articulate in the region. cies with regard to the Endangered advocate for the importance of lit- The Jakarta LOC office ensures that Species Act seriously. He knew the ins erature in young people’s lives. the U.S. Congress and the Congres- and outs of the Apalachicola- We in Vermont are proud of Kath- sional Research Service have up-to- Chatahoochee-Flint River Basin, and erine Paterson’s accomplishments as a date legal and legislative regional in- worked to protect the threatened and writer. We are proud of her dedication formation, and it assists other U.S. endangered species that call that sys- to literacy among young readers. And, Government agencies in providing and tem home, like the gulf sturgeon and at this moment, we are proud that our sharing open source information as the purple bankclimber mussel. national library, the Library of Con- well as acquiring publications. Mr. Hamilton was an avid fisher and gress, has conferred upon her this new The Jakarta LOC office has also hunter, and this gave him perspective honor, and the enlarged task of being worked with the House Democracy on how to work with people from dif- the Nation’s leading advocate for Partnership, HDP, and The Asia Foun- ferent backgrounds towards a common young people’s literature.∑ dation to create a legislative library goal of conserving America’s wildlife and the habitat that sustains it. I know f for the National Parliament of Timor- that I echo my friends at the Depart- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Leste and to train the library staff, and ment of the Interior like Secretary Ken is cooperating with the HDP to develop Messages from the President of the Salazar and the Assistant Secretary for a parliamentary research service and United States were communicated to Fish and Wildlife and Parks Tom an improved information technology the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Strickland when I say that Mr. Ham- system there. retaries. ilton will be sorely missed and his Indonesia is a young democracy. Its f great contributions to my state and Parliament is confronted with many the country at large will not be forgot- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED challenges, including the development ten. And to his family: wife Becky, As in executive session the Presiding of its own operational and staff infra- sons Sam Jr. and Clay, and grandson Officer laid before the Senate messages structure. The LOC office in Jakarta Davis, you are in our thoughts during from the President of the United serves as a bridge facilitating commu- this difficult time. Thank you for help- States submitting sundry nominations nications and meetings between the ing your husband, father, and grand- which were referred to the appropriate staff of the U.S. Congress and the Indo- father to serve this country.∑ committees. nesian Parliament. Our counterparts in (The nominations received today are the Indonesian Parliament have ex- f printed at the end of the Senate pro- pressed appreciation for this initiative. TRIBUTE TO KATHERINE ceedings.) In conclusion, I am grateful for the PATERSON f assistance provided to the U.S. Senate ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, I by the Southeast Asia LOC office, and wish to acknowledge the lifetime work PROPOSED CONSTITUTION FOR wanted to take this opportunity to and recent achievements of Katherine THE VIRGIN ISLANDS—PM 47 openly convey my appreciation. Paterson of Barre, VT. Recently, Ms. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- f Paterson was named National Ambas- fore the Senate the following message ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS sador for Young People’s Literature by from the President of the United the Librarian of Congress James H. States, together with an accompanying Billington. report; which was referred to the Com- REMEMBERING SAM HAMILTON Katherine Paterson’s accomplish- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- ments as an author surely merit her ∑ sources: Mr. NELSON of Florida. Madam appointment. She has twice been President, I speak today to commemo- awarded the prestigious Newbery To the Congress of the United States: rate the life of a true friend of Florida, Medal, once for ‘‘Bridge to Terabithia’’ In accordance with the requirements Mr. Sam Hamilton, who passed away and a second time for ‘‘Jacob Have I of Public Law 94–584 (the ‘‘Act’’), I on Saturday. In September of last year, Loved.’’ In addition, she won the Na- hereby transmit to the Congress a pro- Mr. Hamilton became the Director of tional Book Award, also twice, for posed constitution for the United the United States Fish and Wildlife ‘‘The Great Gilly Hopkins’’ and ‘‘The States Virgin Islands (USVI). The con- Service. That was a fitting position for Master Puppeteer.’’ Nor are these the stitution, drafted by the Fifth Con- a man who had dedicated 30 years to only major recognitions of her impor- stitutional Convention of the United protecting the Nation’s natural re- tance as one of the major writers of our States Virgin Islands, was submitted to sources and wildlife. time. She has won 19 additional lit- me on December 31, 2009, by Governor Long before he was Director of Fish erary awards for other works, includ- John P. deJongh, United States Virgin and Wildlife, Mr. Hamilton was com- ing the Hans Christian Andersen Islands. In submitting the proposed mitted to this country’s wild spaces. Medal, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial constitution, Governor deJongh ex- Just last month, I was fortunate Award and the Governor’s Award for pressed his concerns about several pro- enough to attend the groundbreaking Excellence in the Arts, which was visions of the proposed constitution, ceremony for an Everglades restoration awarded to her by her home State of but he also expressed his hope that the project called the Picayune Strand, Vermont. people of the United States Virgin Is- and Mr. Hamilton was there. It was a Katherine Paterson was named a Liv- lands continue to ‘‘move ahead towards proud day for us all, but certainly for a ing Legend by the Library of Congress [their] goal of increased local govern- man who had worked so long on Ever- in 2000. mental autonomy.’’ glades issues and knew how much this Her most recent book is ‘‘The Day of The Act requires that I submit this project would benefit the endangered the Pelican,’’ a moving, dramatic story proposed constitution to the Congress,

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