February 24, 2010 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 2 1847 H.R. 3326 Thanks to Mr. Rippe’s commitment, the citi- Lyndon Baines Johnson. In 1968, Jimmy re- RDTE, N zens and visitors of Southwest Florida will turned home to , and opened up his C&C Technologies, Inc. 730 E Kaliste benefit from his lasting legacy of safe, mod- own public relations business, ‘‘James E. Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508 ernized roads for many years to come. Booker Associates’’ on 527 Madison Avenue Semi-Submersible UUV for Sensor En- Madam Speaker, it is a true honor to rep- in City. hancements $1,400,000. The ideal vehicle for resent dedicated public servants like Mr. Jimmy leaves behind a great written legacy providing risk reduction for technology and op- Rippe in Congress. of stories, history, adventure, and legendary erations is the unmanned semi-submersible f achievements that will continue to uplift all of vehicle. Rather than requiring costly and com- our African American families to the highest plex acoustic navigation and telemetry sys- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HAR- levels of advancements. Jimmy story includes tems, semi-submersible unmanned vehicles LEM’S BELOVED JAMES E. BOOK- some of the most important historic episodes may be integrated with standard GPS and ER, SR. FONDLY KNOWN AS THE of the 20th century. When Fidel Castro arrived radio communication systems. This project DEAN OF BLACK JOURNALISTS & in Harlem in 1960, Jimmy Booker was there, also supports NOAA’s Office of Ocean Explo- FORMER SPECIAL ADVISOR TO interviewing the young Cuban for one hour at ration. PRESIDENT LYNDON BAINES the famed Theresa Hotel. Figures like Malcolm Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER JOHNSON X, Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., Congressman H.R. 3326 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and National Urban RDTE, N HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL League founder, Whitney M. Young. QinetiQ-North America, 40201 Highway 190 OF NEW YORK Even the notorious Bumpy Johnson who East, Slidell, LA 70461 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruled the streets of Harlem did not escape the Sonobuoy Wave Energy Module (SWEM) pen. Jimmy knew first hand how dangerous a Wednesday, February 24, 2010 $800,000. The Naval Air Systems Command man he was. ‘‘He put a gun to my head and (NAVAIR) is currently seeking alternatives to Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise with told me he didn’t like what I had been writing,’’ batteries as long-term energy sources for long great pride, admiration and sadness as I pay Booker once told a group of friends one night life environmental and anti-submarine warfare tribute to my dear friend and life-long buddy, at the Theresa Hotel where he frequented, sonobuoys. SWEM technologies have near Brother James E. Booker, Sr., as we celebrate amusing listeners with many incredible tales. term application to NAVAIR’s Sensor for Envi- the passing of one of Harlem’s greatest Na- He covered us many times, , ronmental Assessment buoy project as well as tional Correspondents and Political/Community Basil Paterson and , the infa- to a wide range of evolving sonobuoy types News Columnists at Bethel African Methodist mous Gang of Four with those same remark- and classes. SWEM power modules enable Episcopal Church in Harlem. able attributes that made us so revered in his longer term, continuous operation of systems As I speak with profound honor and respect famous national and local weekly columns. He without battery replacement. for my friend Jimmy, I ascend to celebrate a served the cause of justice by covering the f life well-lived and to also remember the many biggest stories of the Civil Rights Movement, MICHAEL G. RIPPE journalistic professional accomplishments of giving the world insight on groups like the this remarkable man. Always dressed in his NAACP and the Black Panthers Party. HON. CONNIE MACK signature bowtie look, Jimmy Booker penned For years his column in the Amsterdam his name in history. He was the classic news- News was chocked full of tidbits and gossip OF FLORIDA paperman, a writer with a remarkable flare for about Harlem, the kind of ‘‘who shot John’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accuracy, integrity and style. Jimmy’s col- stuff that never failed to keep readers’ atten- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 umns, ‘‘The Uptown Lowdown’’ and ‘‘Top tion. Later, during his tenure at the New York Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Drawer Stuff,’’ were informative, edgy and in- Beacon, he maintained his tireless contact honor Mr. Michael G. Rippe and the renaming sightful capturing unfolding stories about Har- with every facet of the community’s activities, of the Metro Parkway Extension in Fort Myers lem, Black New York. City Hall, Albany and roving from board meetings, to funerals, to ral- to the Michael G. Rippe Parkway. our Nation’s Capital. lies, to wherever the action was. Booker’s Col- Mr. Rippe earned a Bachelor of Science de- James E. Booker, Sr., was born in umns were published weekly in many inde- gree in Mining Engineering Technology from Riverhead, New York to Fletcher and Eliza- pendent and syndicated news and community the West Virginia Institute of Technology. He beth Booker on July 16th, 1926. He was publications including: ‘‘The Afro Times,’’ The joined the Florida Department of Transpor- reared, attended school, and worked on his fa- Daily Challenge,’’ ‘‘Big Red,’’ and ‘‘The Twi- tation in August 1989. From 2000–2004, he ther’s farm in Riverhead, New York. In 1948, light.’’ served as the Director of the Southwest Area Booker graduated from Howard University in Jimmy was also a very close advisor to Office. Throughout this time, Mr. Rippe was an Washington, DC, with a Bachelor’s in Arts in many politicos, activist and community organi- integral part in keeping Florida’s roads safe Journalism, and then moved to New York City zations, past and present, including Lloyd E. and efficient. to begin a career in Journalism working as a Dickens, ‘‘The Fox’’ J. Raymond Jones, Fred In 2004, Mr. Rippe was appointed Director reporter for the Amsterdam News in Harlem. E. Samuels, Professor Preston Wilcox, Dr. of Transportation Development for Florida De- In 1950, he served in the United States Army John Henrik Clarke, Edward Fordham, Inez E. partment of Transportation, District One. His during the Korean War. He later returned to Dickens, Keith L.T. Wright, C. Virginia Fields, work contributed to the development of many his job as a Journalist with the New York Am- Hazel N. Dukes, Dr. Annie B. Martin and the roads and bridges in Southwest Florida. Mr. sterdam News. NAACP to name just a few. Rippe’s contributions to the Department of Jimmy referred to his 16 years at the Am- Jimmy was also fond of Harlem’s Nightlife Transportation have been a huge asset for my sterdam News, where he eventually became where he covered many luminaries, enter- district and the entire state of Florida. Executive Editor, the most exciting of his jour- tainers and personalities like Count Basie, Throughout his career, Mr. Rippe had nalistic career. He traveled the country, inter- Billy Eckstine, Sammy Davis, Jr., Charles Honi worked closely on many major highway and facing with such notables as the Rev., Dr. Coles, Leroy Myers, Gregory Hines, Pop bridge projects. He assisted in resolving var- Martin Luther King Jr., Harlem Congressman Brown, George Benson, Nat Davis, Irene ious design and construction issues with local Adam Clayton Powell, National Urban League Reid, Jimmy ‘‘Preacher’’ Robins, Gloria Lynne, government and private citizens. His work on Director, and Whitney M. Young, all of whom Savion Glover and the Prince of Harlem, Lon- U.S. 41 projects accelerated job schedules he developed a first name relationship with. nie Youngblood, at the Theresa Hotel and and saved millions of taxpayer dollars. On December 22nd, 1956, he married the later at Harlem’s famous Showman’s Jazz I would like to recognize Mr. Rippe for his former Jeanne Carol Williams, in New York, Cafe´. Mr. Booker held court on a regular basis numerous contributions to the citizens of Lee and moved to the newly erected Lenox Ter- with his longtime friends Al Howard, Mona County, and I speak on behalf of all Floridians race, where he lived for the remainder of his Lopez, Diamond Lil Pierce, Tanya Alfonso, Ida when I say that we are proud of his accom- life. In 1964, the couple had a son, James E. Fernandez, and members of ‘‘The Showman’s plishments. I strongly support renaming the Booker Jr. (Reverend James E. Booker, Jr). In Elites’’ and ‘‘The Disciples.’’ Metro Extension Parkway in Lee County, Flor- 1966, Jimmy took his family to Washington, He will long be remembered for his extraor- ida to the Michael G. Rippe Parkway. DC, to work as Special Advisor to President dinary commitment, humor, liveliness, energy,

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Mr. Goodwin historic Bethel African Methodist Episcopal passed away in 2004. Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, our nation lost Church, which was a major stop on the Under- an extraordinary public servant on January 12, Madam Speaker, I rise today to post- 2010, when a catastrophic earthquake dev- ground Railroad. humously honor Hugh Goodwin. I invite my Madam Speaker, I consider myself fortunate astated the island nation of Haiti. Diane Berry colleagues to join me in honoring his life and Caves died tragically in Port-Au-Prince helping to have had the opportunity to observe and wishing the best for his family. experience his example as a personal inspira- others in the impoverished country through her work at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control tion. Though Jimmy is no longer with us, we f will continue to keep his memory alive in our and Prevention. Her life and her dedication to public service are an example and high stand- hearts and minds, and continue to honor his RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE legacy with our advocacy for the issues he ard for us all. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL This remarkable young woman accom- cared about the most. We are all blessed to FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE have known, Jimmy E. Booker, Jr., a titan of plished more in her 31 years than many peo- CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ple contribute in a lifetime. A devoted wife, a man who witnessed history with a pen that TO THE WOMEN AIRFORCE SERV- gave us all life. daughter and sister, Diane dedicated her life ICE PILOTS to helping those less fortunate. Her profes- f sionalism and commitment to improving the HONORING HUGH GOODWIN world around her was recognized twice with HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS outstanding service awards. In 2008, Diane HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA was awarded the Public Administration Achievement Award from the Andrew Young OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School of Policy Studies, one of the country’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 24, 2010 best policy schools. Last year, Diane was cho- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 sen from 6,000 other Federal workers and Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, honored as the Atlanta Federal Executive today to posthumously honor Hugh Goodwin I rise today to introduce a resolution author- Board Employee of the Year. upon being honored with the ‘‘Trail Blazers izing the use of Emancipation Hall for the Diane grew up in the heart of my congres- Award’’ by the African American Museum. Mr. presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal sional district and graduated from Oak Ridge Goodwin will be honored at the African Amer- to the Women Airforce Service Pilots. High School, where teachers remember her as ican History Month Celebration and Banquet As Chair of the House Armed Services Sub- an outstanding student and her classmates on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 in Fresno, committee on Military Personnel and Co-Chair described her as adventurous. In addition to California. of the Women’s Caucus Task Force on her work at the CDC and graduate studies at Mr. Hugh Wesley Goodwin, Sr. was born on Women in the Military and Veterans, I am priv- Georgia State University, Diane furthered her May 6, 1921 to James and Anna Goodwin. He ileged to honor these women who, almost 70 thirst for knowledge through book clubs and was the youngest of seven children. The fam- years ago, became pioneers for women’s even found time to hike both the Andes Moun- ily settled in Steelton, Pennsylvania where his equality in the Armed Forces. tains and European Alps. There is no doubt, father worked both as a steel worker and a Diane’s work ethic and zest for life left a last- And now, on March 10, 2010, we will honor ing impression and inspired those around her. Baptist minister. Mr. Goodwin served in the their legacy as the first female aviators in military during World War II. Upon his dis- The void she leaves in public health, out- American military history with the award of the reach and volunteerism will be felt far beyond charge he graduated from Harvard Law Congressional Gold Medal. School and moved to California to practice the CDC in Atlanta and her hometown of Oak law. The Women Airforce Service Pilots are re- Ridge, Tennessee. May Diane’s family be Mr. Goodwin was the first African American ferred to as the WASPs. comforted by her memory and may her ex- lawyer and judge in Fresno County. He Unlike many acronyms used in the military, traordinary legacy serve as an example to oth- opened his law practice in Fresno during the this is an apt name. ers. f early 1950’s. In 1957 Mr. Goodwin married Like wasps, their work demanded a unique Frances Jones. Together they raised four chil- combination of feistiness and strength, under- LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CRED- dren; Hugh, Paul, Anna and Tom. lined by loyalty to their fellow WASPs and IT EXCHANGE EXPANSION AND Over the next fifty years, Mr. Goodwin con- their country. JOB CREATION ACT OF 2010 tinuously advocated for disadvantaged people and challenged the racial boundaries at the I am astounded by their tenacity and their ´ time. Through his perseverance and advo- bravery. HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA cacy, he earned a wide range of respect from And yet, despite that dedication, these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his peers, as well as members of the commu- women have encountered difficulties in being nity. Mr. Goodwin was very active in the com- recognized for their service. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 ´ munity. He was a member of the Equal Op- This ceremony will be an illustrative exam- Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. portunities Commission Legal Council and vol- ple of our indebtedness to their service, and I Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce the unteered at the Fresno Rescue Mission. Mr. hope all of my colleagues will join me in ‘‘Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Exchange Goodwin served as President of the Fresno thanking the WASPs. Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010,’’ leg- Black Caucus and President of the West Fres- islation combating the housing and unemploy- no Little League. After the little league games, This group of unsung heroines dem- ment crises. Mr. Goodwin would take the scores and high- onstrates the courage of servicewomen in the The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is the lights to The Fresno Bee to be published in past, the integrity with which women serve nation’s largest and most successful afford- the paper the next day. He was a devout today, and the enthusiasm of the young able rental housing production program. It has Christian; he attended Second Baptist Church women who dream of serving this great nation financed more than two million homes since and served many years as a deacon and a in the future. 1987 and about 120,000 annually in recent Sunday school teacher. I am therefore honored to ask for authoriza- years. This program provides tax credits to de- In 1976, Mr. Goodwin was appointed to the tion for the use of Emancipation Hall for the velopers who agree to build or rehabilitate af- municipal court bench in Fresno County. While Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. fordable housing. It includes both ‘‘9 percent’’

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