E1464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2012 Honor’’ by declaring Ms. Teryle L. Berry U.S. the Emancipation Proclamation. On Sep- Following hours of fierce gunfight, the Amer- Citizen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional tember 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln ican flagship, the Lawrence had been dis- District of Georgia. issued a proclamation as of January 1, 1863 abled. However, the Niagara had been spared Proclaimed, this 14th day of July, 2012. all slaves residing in the states in rebellion and within another half hour, Perry and his f against the Union would be forever free. Presi- crew from the Lawrence had moved over to dent Lincoln’s bold move changed our Nation the Niagara from which they led the Ameri- HONORING 2012 UPPER PENINSULA for the better and is a defining moment in cans to victory. They had captured all of the OF MICHIGAN VETERAN OF THE American history. In honor of this historic mo- British vessels. YEAR ment many organizations from coast to coast This year’s celebration will span from Au- are hosting celebrations. gust 30 to September 8. It will feature per- HON. DAN BENISHEK In my district, radio station Classical KUSC, formances by the U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland OF MICHIGAN MusicUNTOLD and the Colburn Foundation Jazz Band at the Port of Cleveland Harbor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are partnering together to support a 150th An- and the Navy Band Concert at Catawba Island niversary Emancipation Proclamation concert. Monday, September 10, 2012 Club. This year’s events have been selected The concert program will consist of solo and to be a lead up to next year’s bicentennial Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, let it be duet performances interspersed with spoken celebration. known that it is an honor and pleasure to pay texts describing the American journey from Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me tribute to Corporal Richard M. Morrison for his slavery to the election of President Barack in recognition of the 199th anniversary of the extraordinary service to our country both on Obama. The concert will be preceded by a Battle of Lake Erie. and off the battlefield, for which he has been lecture about the music and the Civil War era f named the 2012 Upper Peninsula of Michigan giving participants a historical context of the Veteran of the Year. inspiring music following. HONORING MARGARET JEAN Corporal Morrison served in the Fighting 4th Featured artists represent a wide range of LABORN Division of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a sur- styles and have appeared on the stages of vivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and was great opera houses and concert halls world- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. awarded the World War II Victory Medal and wide. Artists include tenor George Shirley, bar- OF GEORGIA itone Donnie Ray Albert, soprano Latonia Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bronze Stars. Moore, violinist Sanford Allen and Annelle Long after he retired his Marine Corps’ uni- Gregory, violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, so- Monday, September 10, 2012 form, Corporal Morrison has continued to prano Jammieca Mott, composer-pianist Rich- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I serve our country as a public servant and ard Thompson and pianist Lukas Swidzinski, submit the following proclamation. mentor to our veterans. He has dedicated his Polli Chambers-Salazar, and Althea Waites. Whereas, twenty-nine years ago a virtuous life to serving veterans and their families in In past years, John Malveaux, president of woman of God accepted her calling to serve communities throughout Michigan’s Upper Pe- the Long Beach Central Arts Association and in the Government of the United States of ninsula. Corporal Morrison is currently affili- a longtime arts promoter who runs America; and ated with the Walter W. Cole American Le- MusicUNTOLD and Classical KUSC radio sta- Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn began gion, the Marine Corps League Detachment tion have presented an annual Juneteenth her career service with two years in the United and Military Order of the Devil Dogs among Concert in Long Beach. Promoting historical States Marine Corps and since 1987, has other organizations. Corporal Morrison has awareness through music has been a strong served in the United States Department of also been elected as the Adjutant, Vice Com- tradition of MusicUNTOLD and Classical Commerce’s Economic Development Adminis- mander and Commander of American Legion KUSC radio stations. I commend their tireless tration (EDA) retiring today as an Economic Post 301, as well as the American Legion 11th work in the Long Beach community. Development Assistant; and District Commander. Mr. Speaker, the Emancipation Proclama- Whereas, this phenomenal woman has For his more than 25 years of work as a tion established a moral strength that rever- shared her time and talents in both military Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs Serv- berates throughout American history. The and civilian service giving the citizens of our ice Officer and his 8 years as Chairman of the Emancipation Proclamation was a milestone District a friend to help those in need, a fear- American Legion Department of Veterans Af- along the road to slavery’s final destruction less leader and a servant to all who wants to fairs and Rehabilitation Committee, the Amer- and has justly assumed its hallowed place insure that the system works for everyone; ican Legion officially named their annual offi- among the great documents of human free- and cer service school the ‘‘Richard Morrison Serv- dom. Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn is a ice Officer School.’’ f cornerstone in our community that has en- During 2012, Corporal Morrison attended all IN RECOGNITION OF THE 199TH AN- hanced the lives of thousands for the better- American Legion district and zone meetings; NIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ment of our District and Nation; and visited four Marine Corps Detachments; LAKE ERIE Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the served on the 2012 Michigan Marine Corps Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this League State Convention Committee; taught day to honor and recognize Ms. Margaret students about military history at six local HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Jean Laborn on her retirement and to wish her OF OHIO schools; trained American Legion Service Offi- well in her new endeavors; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cers; and was a member of the Delta County Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- Veterans Council Funeral Honor Guard. Monday, September 10, 2012 SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim July 31, 2012 as On behalf of the citizens of Michigan’s First Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn Day in the 4th District, it is my privilege to recognize Corporal recognition of the 199th anniversary of the Congressional District. Richard M. Morrison as the 2012 Upper Pe- Battle of Lake Erie. Proclaimed, this 31st day of July, 2012. ninsula of Michigan Veteran of the Year for his Fought on September 10, 1813 during the f service, sacrifice, and continued patriotism. War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie was a HONORING MR. ROMAN PUCINSKI f naval victory for the Americans led by Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry. The Amer- AND HIS WORK UNCOVERING RECOGNIZING 150TH ANNIVERSARY ican fleet consisted of nine vessels: Brig Law- THE KATYN MASSACRE OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLA- rence, Brig Niagara, Brig Caledonia, Schooner MATION Ariel, Schooner Scorpion, Schooner Somers, HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Sloop Trippe, Schooner Porcupine, Schooner OF ILLINOIS HON. LAURA RICHARDSON Tigress and Schooner Ohio carrying 557 crew- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men. Commander Robert Heriot Barclay led OF CALIFORNIA Monday, September 10, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the British forces and their six vessels: the De- troit, Queen Charlotte, Lady Prevost, Brig Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Monday, September 10, 2012 Hunter, Little Belt and Chippeway. honor Roman C. Pucinski, whose tireless ef- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise The Battle of Lake Erie, waged over control forts helped shed light on the horrific Katyn today to recognize the 150th anniversary of of Fort Malden, started early in the morning. Massacre of 1940. Mr. Pucinski was a leader

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sified and put on display at the National Ar- Monday, September 10, 2012 strong opposition to H.R. 8, which should be chives. I am certain that he would be over- called the Protecting America’s Wealthiest 2 come with emotion if he were able to see the Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker. I rise Percent Act of 2012. fruits of his labor on this special day. today to recognize the 100th Anniversary of Our main priority in the House of Represent- During World War II, Poland was invaded by Camp Walton School located in Fort Walton atives must be to support middle class fami- Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939, then by Beach, Florida. lies. It should not be to protect the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans by extending the so- the Soviet Union on September 17th. The So- Construction on the Camp Walton School viet Army met little resistance as it advanced called Bush tax cuts for them. As a body, we began in 1911 by a group of local citizens who through Poland from the east, because Polish should work together to make our nation’s tax troops were ordered not to engage, incorrectly sought to ensure that their children would system more equitable while continuing to thinking that the Soviets were there to help. have a permanent location to pursue their support the middle class. The Soviets subsequently took thousands of education. Located in historic downtown Fort I opposed the so-called Bush tax cut plans Polish prisoners of war. Soviet troops, by the Walton Beach, the school opened in 1912 with in 2001 and 2003. In the aftermath of these order of Joseph Stalin and the Politburo, or- 15 students and one teacher. The one-room cuts, federal revenue fell, real GDP grew at a dered approximately 22,000 executions of Pol- schoolhouse held classes for eight grades. In rate less than 2 percent and the cumulative ish military officers, police officers, and other 1927, a second room was added to the deficit grew to $6 trillion. Today, I rise in sup- port of the Democratic Substitute to H.R. 8 government officials. These executions are schoolhouse for students in grades 9 through now known as the Katyn Massacre. Nazi which extends all income tax cuts for the 98 12. The Camp Walton School continued to troops found the mass graves in 1943 and the percent of Americans and asks the richest Soviet Union denied any responsibility, and serve as a bastion of education until 1936, households to contribute to deficit reduction by maintained that position until 1990. when a hurricane damaged the school. reverting back to the 1990s rates—a decade Leading to the Soviet Union’s acknowledge- After the hurricane of 1936, the local resi- in which the workforce grew by 22 million jobs ment of crime, Congress established the Se- dents decided to build a new school for their and saw the largest budget surplus in recent lect Committee on the Katyn Forest Massacre community; however, the Camp Walton history. from 1951–1952, chaired by Congressman My colleagues across the aisle have shown School building continued to be used by the Ray J. Madden of Indiana. The committee that their priority is to protect only privileged hired Mr. Pucinski as the bilingual Chief Inves- local community. During World War II, the Americans by giving away tax breaks to the tigator for the committee because of his expe- building served as an apartment house for wealthiest in this country and continuing to ig- rience as an investigative reporter with the several families. In 1974, the building’s owners nore the needs of middle class families. Re- Chicago Sun-Times, and his fluency in both donated the Camp Walton School to the Jun- publicans are holding tax cuts for 98 percent Polish and English. Mr. Pucinski worked end- ior Service League to restore it to its original of Americans and 97 percent of small busi- lessly to provide conclusive documentation status and preserve it as a historic museum. nesses hostage to deficit-busting tax breaks that it was indeed the Soviets, and not the The Junior Service League, in conjunction with for the top 2 percent, while rewarding Big Oil, Nazis, who were responsible for this heinous the Okaloosa County School Board, com- special interests, and corporations that outsource American jobs. crime. Traveling across Europe and the United pleted the restoration of the Camp Walton States, he found witnesses, took depositions, H.R. 8 would raise taxes on 25 million School in 1976 when it was reopened to the and uncovered secret documents. He worked American families by an average $1,000 by to uncover the truth about a great tragedy of public. ending vital expansions of the Earned Income World War II, and has helped ease the pain of The City of Fort Walton Beach assumed op- Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit and end those affected by Katyn Massacre. I am happy eration of the Camp Walton School in 1986, the American Opportunity Tax Credit entirely. to say that many of the documents he helped and since that time, it has come to serve thou- These 25 million families are earning the least uncover and compiled are finally available for sands of local students and visitors from and who rely on these credits to put more wages in their pockets, increase access to public viewing. These documents will serve as across the United States and around the a reminder for all visitors to the National Ar- child care services, and make college more af- world. The Camp Walton School is an impor- chives the horrors of World War II and the fordable. It would add to the deficit by extend- sacrifices of those who fought for freedom. tant historical piece of the Northwest Florida ing tax breaks for the highest-earning house- Mr. Pucinski was born in Buffalo, New York, community, and in 2010 it was placed on the holds, giving millionaires a tax break savings but grew up in Chicago. He graduated from National Register of Country Schools. of $160,000 annually. Republicans are holding Northwestern University, and while there Education is the foundation for future suc- the middle class hostage by demanding tax began his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. cess, and it has served as one of the corner- cut extensions for the richest 2 percent and by adding $50 billion to the deficit. What is even During World War II, Mr. Pucinski served in stones of our nation. The citizens of the Fort the U.S. Army Air Forces where he became a more egregious is that H.R. 8 would dis- Walton Beach community realized this impor- Captain and led his bombardier in the first B– proportionately affect those military families 29 bomb raid on Tokyo. Following the war, Mr. tant fact and came together to ensure that who sacrifice every day to protect our free- Pucinski attended John Marshall Law School their children had a suitable location to pursue doms. The American middle class, including in Chicago and graduated in 1949. He then their studies. One hundred years later, the our military families, would see a tax increase went on to serve in the U.S. House of Rep- Camp Walton School still stands as a testa- on January 1, 2013 if we fail to come to an resentatives from 1959 to 1973 and as a Chi- ment to what can be achieved when a com- agreement on taxes for the top 2 percent. cago Alderman from 1973 until 1991. munity comes together to preserve its history. I want to protect hard working Americans, Throughout Mr. Pucinski’s lifetime, he was a including our military families. I support mak- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States leader for both Chicago and the city’s expan- ing sure everyone, especially the wealthiest sive Polish-American community. Congress, it is an honor for me to recognize Americans and large corporations, pays their Please join me in honoring Mr. Pucinski’s the 100th Birthday Celebration of Camp Wal- fair share. That is why I am an original co- work to investigate and uncover the truth be- ton Schoolhouse. With the dedication and sponsor of the Democratic Substitute to H.R. hind the Katyn Massacre. I commend his ef- commitment of the Fort Walton Beach Com- 8, which is identical to The Middle Class Tax forts not only as an investigator, but also as munity, this historic site will continue to teach Cut Act which passed the Senate last week. an elected official and I am happy his impor- future generations about their shared history The Middle Class Tax Cut Act would preserve tant work will be available to educate Ameri- and inspire them to achieve great success. the current tax rates for 98 percent of Ameri- cans for generations to come. cans and only increase taxes on the richest 2

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