July 31, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1365 And she somehow found time to publish two hard work, as well as the importance of loyalty istry includes a region-wide television pro- successful cookbooks. to one’s company. gram, entitled ‘‘Strength for Today.’’ Its build- In 2001, Sylvia said goodbye to her best Mr. Grant began his career after graduating ing stands as a stunning landmark, and the friend, the love of her life, Herbert Woods. In with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental his memory, the Woods family founded the reputation of its members is a powerful testi- Sylvia and Herbert Woods Scholarship Fund Studies at the University of Maine in 1977. mony to the greatness of God. The church’s offering collegiate scholarships to Harlem After graduation, he began a long journey, ulti- success and strength is due, in large part, to and local residents. To date, the fund has mately taking him from the East coast to the Rev. Harrell’s faithfulness and care in serving dispersed 76 scholarships and will continue West and finally down to Alabama. the community of the Central Savannah River to live up to its mantra: ‘‘a higher level of He began work with Boise as the Pulp Mill Area and first and foremost, our Lord Jesus education should not be a high-end luxury, Day Supervisor in 1987 in Wallula, Wash- Christ. He has served a total of 39 years in but a right to all those who seek it’’. ington. He then became the Power and Utili- ministry, holding a number of positions in the After the death of her soul mate, Sylvia ties Superintendent from 1988 to 1989 at once again turned to her faith for renewed Augusta Baptist Association, Georgia Baptist empowerment. Growing up in a strong Chris- Smurfit Newsprint Corporation in Oregon. In Convention, and the Southern Baptist Conven- tian home, she came to know God as a young 1989, Mr. Grant moved to the Alabama Oper- tion. child. She was a firm believer in the notion ations, where he held a variety of positions For this reason, and on the occasion of his that no matter what the adversity, God from 1989 to 2008 which included: Operations retirement, it is my honor to acknowledge Rev. would see you through. It was a value and Manager, Production Manager, Paper Machine Bill Harrell, for his outstanding career and sig- belief system she passed down to her chil- Superintendent, Recycle General Super- nificant contributions to Christian ministry. Fur- dren and grandchildren. Sylvia was a mem- intendent, Utilities Superintendent and Region thermore, I extend my sincere appreciation to ber of Abyssinian Baptist Church for many Manager of the Alabama Operations, before years, and later joined Grace Baptist Church a servant leader in whom I value his friendship as it was more convenient for her to attend being promoted to Vice President in Novem- and hold in the highest regard. Rev. Harrell is there. She was instrumental in the construc- ber of 2008. a man who is certain of his calling, consistent tion of her home church, Jeremiah Meth- In addition to being a leader in safety, Mr. in his ministry, and committed to doing the odist, in Hemingway. Grant has made many outstanding and lasting work of the Lord. In 2007, Sylvia received a Congressional contributions to Boise and his community. He Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States honor acknowledging her immense contribu- has been a leader in the development of peo- Congress, I applaud the great work of Rev. tion to American society. She appeared in ple’s character, mentoring many of the key William Harrell and congratulate him on the numerous national and international media managers within the Boise Paper family. occasion of his retirement. outlets and has been saluted by President These contributions to the company will be Bill Clinton, New York Governor Pataki, f New York Mayors Ed Koch, David Dinkins greatly missed. and Mike Bloomberg, the New York Stock Rick has been a tremendous and positive HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF Exchange, among others. She was also recog- force in his community and the Boise Paper ALABAMA MEN’S GOLF TEAM nized by the NAACP and received numerous Company. He has set a high standard of lead- awards. ership that will be difficult to replace. HON. JO BONNER Sylvia’s has proudly served Presidents—in- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of OF ALABAMA cluding the first African American Presi- South Alabama, I would like to extend a job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent, Barack Obama—international dig- well done, as well as our very best wishes to nitaries, celebrities, Harlem residents and the Rick and his wife, Sissie, for all their future Tuesday, July 31, 2012 tourists the world over. It is owned and oper- ated by three generations of the Woods fam- endeavors. Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor ily that remain committed to the work f the University of Alabama’s men’s golf team ethic, devotion, and entrepreneurial spirit of which placed runner up to the National Cham- its founder. 2012 marks the 50th anniversary PERSONAL EXPLANATION pion Team from the University of Texas, on of Sylvia’s. ´ June 3, 2011. The Crimson Tide’s record of A relentless fighter and champion first for HON. JOSE E. SERRANO accomplishment this season is the best in the her family, community, and minority/fe- OF NEW YORK history of the University’s golf program. male-owned businesses, Sylvia is now re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although the Tide was behind all day, they united with her mother, grandmother, hus- band Herbert, adopted sister Louise Thomas Tuesday, July 31, 2012 fought hard to come back. Senior Hunter Hamrick, from Montgomery, was able to put and half-brother McKinley Preston, all of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. points on the board for the Crimson Tide with whom have passed on. She is survived by her 531 I inadvertently voted ‘‘aye’’ when I in- four children, Van (Brenda Woods) Bedelia, a 6 and 5 win. Sophomore Bobby Wyatt, from tended to vote ‘‘no’’ on the Fitzpatrick Amend- Kenneth (Sylvia Woods) and Crizette; one Mobile, played a dramatic hole with a birdie ment to H.R. 4078. I would like the record to step-daughter, Linda Woods; 18 grand- chip on 18 winning his match 1 up. Sopho- reflect this error, and to reiterate my opposi- children; two great-grandchildren; two great- more Cory Whitsett tied the final match with a tion to efforts to undermine the Sarbanes- great-grandchildren; two special cousins, birdie on 17. And, on 18, Texas player Dylan Christine Cameron and Janie Cooper; one sis- Oxley Act of 2002. Sarbanes-Oxley has been Frittelli needed to sink a 20-foot-putt to beat ter-in-law, Evelyn Woods; a host of loving an important bill that improves corporate trans- the Crimson Tide in the final match. nieces, nephews, cousins and a nation that parency and helps to ensure confidence in our With such an outstanding performance, the will forever be indebted to a woman who re- financial markets, and I continue to support minded us to never lose sight of the key in- Alabama golf team completed their most suc- this vital legislation. gredient for any success. cessful season in the school’s history by plac- f Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- ing runner-up at the NCAA Championship. leagues join me in commemorating the 50th HONORING REV. WILLIAM F. The team also won its third SEC Champion- anniversary of the founding of this esteemed HARRELL ship, the school’s second regional title, as well Harlem institution. May it continue its long run as finished first in the stroke-play portion of of excellence for another 50 years and more. HON. PAUL C. BROUN the NCAA Championship over Texas by 10 f OF GEORGIA shots. The 2012 men’s golf team members are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO RICHARD L. GRANT Hunter Hamrick, Lee Knox, Tom Lovelady, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Trey Mullinax III, Scott Strohmeyer, Justin HON. JO BONNER Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thomas, Cory Whitsett, and Bobby Wyatt. OF ALABAMA today to pay tribute to a Southern Baptist min- The coaching staff consists of Head Coach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ister in Georgia’s Tenth Congressional District, Jay Seawell, Assistant Coach Scott Limbaugh, Rev. William F. Harrell. After serving as Senior and Team Chaplain Stephan Bunn. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Pastor of Abilene Baptist Church for the past On behalf of the people of Alabama and my Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- 31 years, Rev. Harrell, or Brother Bill, as he colleagues in the Alabama Delegation, I wish nize Richard L. Grant, who recently retired as is lovingly referred to by his church congrega- to extend personal congratulations to Coach the Vice President and Region Manager of tion, is entering retirement. Jay Seawell, the coaching staff, and the men Boise White Paper Alabama Operations on Under his leadership, Abilene Baptist has of the University of Alabama Men’s Golf Team May 31, 2012. Mr. Grant knows the value of grown to nearly 2,900 members, and the min- for their tremendous accomplishment.

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This year OF PENNSYLVANIA of Representatives. alone, under his leadership, Mal Moore has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eatonville is a town rich in black history, been instrumental in the Crimson Tide winning Tuesday, July 31, 2012 tucked away just north of the city of Orlando four national championships in football, wom- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- and home to more than 2,000 people. en’s gymnastics, women’s softball and wom- leagues to join me in honoring two outstanding Eatonville is known as one of the first incor- en’s golf. porated black towns and was formed after the athletes selected to the United States Olympic Long a prominent figure in the ‘‘Alabama Team from the 9th Congressional District of signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Eatonville is named for Union Army Captain family,’’ Coach Moore played quarterback Pennsylvania: Natalie Dell and Christa under legendary head football coach Paul Harmotto. Josiah Eaton. He owned the land and sold it Natalie Dell, raised in Clearville, PA was a to a group of African-American men who want- ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, beginning in 1958, and was a standout track star throughout her high school ed to start their own city. member of the 1961 national championship career. Upon attending Penn State University, On August 15, 1887, twenty-seven reg- team. A secondary and, later, quarterbacks Dell decided that she had reached her full po- istered voters—all African-American men—met coach for Coach Bryant’s Crimson Tide, tential in track and field and wanted to pursue and voted to incorporate their parcels of land, Coach Moore became a fixture on the ‘Bama another competitive sport. She chose to begin creating the first African-American town in coaching staff until Coach Bryant’s retirement rowing where she quickly fell in love with the America. in 1982 when he was hired to be an assistant sport. After graduation, she continued to hone The city thrived in music and arts and in coach at The University of Notre Dame. In her strength and technique and joined the Riv- 1897, the Robert Hungerford Normal and In- 1990, he returned to Alabama to serve as of- erside Boating Club in Cambridge, Massachu- dustrial School was founded. For years, the fensive coordinator under Coach Gene Stal- setts. Although Natalie was less experienced school was the most important school for lings. All total, Coach Moore has been a part than the rest of her peers, her talent and sta- blacks in the state of Florida. Boys and girls of nine of Alabama’s 14 national champion- tus advanced rapidly as she soon became a from all over the state came to Eatonville to ships. learn about great poets, writers, painters, and member of the U.S. National Rowing Team. As Athletic Director, Mal Moore directs a Her rigorous training and the perfection of her composers. $100 million budget and 21 men’s and wom- skill proved to be well worth the effort. Dell It stayed a private school until 1950 when en’s varsity sports teams. His record of leader- achieved a position on the 2012 Olympic the courts gave it to Orange County as a pub- Women’s quadruple skulls boat and is the first lic trust, and is now known as Robert ship speaks for itself. Since 1999, the Univer- alumnus from Penn State to row for the USA Hungerford Preparatory High School—Orange sity has notched countless NCAA champion- National Rowing Team. Her six day per week, County’s first all-magnet high school. ships and even more SEC championships. two-a-day training has aptly prepared this cou- Eatonville hosts the annual Zora Neale Also during Coach Moore’s tenure as Athletic rageous woman to represent the United States Hurston Festival. Indeed, the Zora Neale Director, the Crimson Tide football team has and the 9th district of Pennsylvania. Hurston Festival of Arts and Humanities in won two national championships (2009 and The second great Olympian from our district Eatonville, Florida is simply a prize for 2011), posted six 10-win seasons, a 5–4 bowl is Christa Harmotto. Harmotto was brought up Eatonville and for the State of Florida. record, appearances in four Bowl Champion- in Hopewell Township, PA where she excelled People come from throughout the country ship Series (BCS) bowl games and SEC at sports from a young age. In high school, as and from around the world to visit and to par- championships in 1999, 2009 and 2011. a multiple year letterman for volleyball and ticipate in this great annual event, to celebrate Winning is not his only legacy; however, the basketball, Christa won the Pennsylvania not only the legacy of Zora, but of the cultural face of the University of Alabama campus has Gatorade Player of the Year. She then trans- contributions made by African Americans also been transformed during Coach Moore’s ferred her high school success to that at Penn around the globe. There have been twenty- tenure with more than $200 million in improve- State, where she chose to continue her pursuit three annual festivals and I have yet to miss ments to the athletic infrastructure. Alabama of volleyball. Her student athlete career was one! has erected new stadiums for soccer, softball one of great success and achievement, as she Please join me in honoring the Town of and tennis; new facilities for women’s basket- acted as an integral member of a two-time na- Eatonville, and I look forward to celebrating ball and volleyball; a new golf clubhouse; and tional championship team, while simulta- this town and its rich history for many years to improved facilities for every other sports team, neously attaining All-American status for four come. in addition to the renovation of the Bill Battle straight years. A prominent figure on the f Center for Athletic Student Services and Cole- squad as a middle blocker, Christa makes her man Coliseum. In 2007, The University of Ala- Olympic debut in 2012. I am positive she will TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF ALA- fight valiantly and work hard for her side in BAMA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MAL bama Board of Trustees officially dedicated their journey to win the gold medal. MOORE the facility formerly known as the Football Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these two he- Building as the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility. roes of Pennsylvania’s 9th district. With their HON. JO BONNER Coach Moore also oversaw the expansion of effort and determination, these two women are OF ALABAMA Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2006 and 2009, destined to do great things for our country and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pushing the venue’s capacity to 101,821, which ranks fifth nationally. the 9th district of Pennsylvania. I am very Tuesday, July 31, 2012 proud of their hard work and determination to Mal Moore will be officially honored at the win for the United States Olympic Team. I Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- 55th NNF awards dinner at Waldorf-Astoria in hope you join me in wishing them and the rest gratulate Coach Mal Moore, the respected, New York City on December 4, 2012. He was longtime Athletic Director of The University of of our Olympic athletes well in their respective elected to the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Alabama who was recently named the 2012 competitions at this year’s Games. Fame in 2011. f recipient of the John L. Toner Award from the National Football Foundation (NFF) and the Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ala- 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE College Hall of Fame. bama and the entire Alabama Congressional HISTORIC TOWN OF EATONVILLE The Toner Award is presented annually by Delegation, I would like to commend Coach the NFF to an Athletic Director who has dem- Mal Moore for his exemplary leadership and HON. CORRINE BROWN onstrated superior administrative abilities and congratulate him for receiving the John L. OF FLORIDA shown outstanding dedication to college ath- Toner Award. I know Coach Moore’s daughter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letics, particularly college football. Heather, his granddaughter, Anna Lee and Tuesday, July 31, 2012 For those who closely follow University of grandson, Charles, as well as his many, many Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Alabama athletics, there is little doubt that Mal friends and associates around the country today in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Moore deserves this tremendous honor. As share in this proud and well-deserved honor.

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