E842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2015 at the Center Township Fire Department, and During her childhood years, Gertie was ex- HONORING JOE DOWLING ON THE he served as Chief for eight years. Bill was pected to perform her fair share of the chores OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT also a bus driver for Jennings County Schools around the house. By age 13, she was driving FROM THE GUTHRIE THEATER for 4 decades, Justice of the Peace for Center the family car to the store to purchase the gro- Township for eight years, Jennings County ceries. When she returned from her baby- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Treasurer for four terms, and a worker in the sitting jobs, she would place much of her OF MINNESOTA Jennings County Treasurer’s Office for 28 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money in the family jar. It wasn’t until she was years before retiring in 2008. In his free time, Thursday, June 4, 2015 which was limited, Mr. Hortsman enjoyed word ready to enroll in high school that her mother puzzles and the outdoors, including fishing returned most of the money so Gertie could Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trips and yard work. attend St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Or- tribute to Mr. Joe Dowling, who is retiring in Bill was not only a valuable asset to his egon. Those were tough times, but whenever June from the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, community, but also my friend. He frequently Gertie spoke of her youth, there always Minnesota after serving 20 distinguished years as Artistic Director. During Mr. Dowling’s im- attended my Coffee with the Congressman seemed to be a positive message in what she pressive tenure, he has directed more than 50 meetings in the 6th District of Indiana and was said. a long-time supporter of my efforts to serve shows and reinforced the foundation for this In 1953, Gertie married Charles Webb in the State of Indiana. I will always be grateful world-class Minnesota cultural cornerstone. Mr. Dowling joined the Guthrie as Artistic Di- for the encouragement he gave me and the Portland, Oregon where they resided until rector in 1995, bringing his ceaseless cre- impact he made on me throughout my political 1964. With their three young children—Sue, ativity and tireless dedication to the arts after career. He will be missed. Jan and Bill—they then moved to Salem leading other theater companies in his native Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of where Gertie lived for almost 50 years. Ireland. Among Mr. Dowling’s many achieve- William Louis ‘‘Bill’’ Hortsman. My thoughts Charles passed away in 1982 and shortly after ments is the development of training programs and prayers go out to Bill’s family, and may their college years, the kids scattered in dif- like the University of Minnesota/Guthrie The- God comfort those he left behind with His ferent directions. That is when Gertie returned ater B.F.A. Actor Training Program and A peace and strength. to the working world, including jobs with Con- Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training. He f gressman Denny Smith and at the Oregon also solidified a partnership with The Acting CONGRATULATING MADISON legislature. Company of New York and created the BRUNETTI AND LOGAN NEELEY My last visit with Gertie took place at a WorldStage Series, two programs that allow nursing home where she lived her final three local talent to tour the U.S. and in turn wel- HON. ALEXANDER X. MOONEY years. These were not sad years but years come internationally renowned theater pro- grams to Minnesota. He has also shared his OF WEST VIRGINIA filled with many friendships and positive vision and talents on Broadway and at other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memories. She was an active resident, always prominent venues throughout the United Thursday, June 4, 2015 offering assistance in organizing field trips, so- States and Europe. cial events and other activities for her fellow Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. Speak- Perhaps Mr. Dowling’s deepest legacy is the er, I would like to express my warmest con- residents. She would start out every morning success of a $125 million capital campaign gratulations to a staffer at my district office in in the chapel attending daily religious services. and construction of a new theater home which Charleston, West Virginia. On June 6, 2015, Gertie’s faith was the bedrock of who she was completed in 2006. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the theater is an archi- Madison Brunetti will marry Logan Neeley. I was. Not one to wear it on her sleeve, Gertie tectural gem. At 285,000 square feet, the new am overjoyed that these two people have de- instead manifested her faith through her ac- cided to commit to one another for the rest of Guthrie includes public gathering spaces and tions towards others. A good listener, she had restaurants, and a 178-foot ‘‘endless bridge’’ their lives, and uphold the sacred institution of a particular interest in the concerns and needs marriage. that highlights a spectacular, soaring view of of the less fortunate. When she would say that I join with their families, friends, and loved the mighty Mississippi River. At the heart of ones in congratulating Madison and Logan on she would offer her prayers for someone suf- the new Guthrie are three unique theaters of- this momentous occasion. I wish the soon to fering from a hardship, she truly meant it. fering special performance spaces and view- be married couple the best of luck, and long, And then there is Gertie Webb, the sports ing perspectives. The Dowling Studio in par- ticular is an intimate 200-person black box happy lives together. guru. Mr. Speaker, this woman knew sports theater that has welcomed 33 local acting f better than anyone I’ve ever known. Football. companies and stands as a testament to its TRIBUTE TO GERTIE WEBB OF Baseball. Basketball. Golf. It didn’t matter what namesake’s commitment to developing and SALEM, OREGON sport, Gertie could tell you what teams were showcasing the Twin Cities arts community. ahead in the standings or what golfer had the In a metropolitan area that boasts more the- HON. GREG WALDEN best shot at winning the U.S. Open. I was told ater seats per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. outside of New York, Minnesotans OF OREGON that some of the nursing home staff would fre- take great pride in our thriving, high quality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quently visit Gertie’s room for a rundown on the scores. Her favorite team was Notre performing arts community. Experiencing a Thursday, June 4, 2015 Dame. Few things caused her as much stress performance at the Guthrie is a particular joy, Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to take as the Irish facing defeat. Rather than watch- and I attend shows there whenever I can. I am clearly not alone, because under Dowling’s this opportunity to pay tribute to a dear friend ing the final outcome, she would turn off the leadership, the Guthrie entertains, enriches of mine who passed away on March 17th of TV and rely on one of her children or a close this year. I first met Gertie Webb when her and enlightens 400,000 patrons each year. friend to give her the final score. oldest daughter and I worked for former Con- Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise to honor gressman Denny Smith of Oregon. Subse- Gertie leaves behind many family members Mr. Dowling and his many contributions to the quently, I developed my long lasting friendship and friends. I offer my condolences to Sue, rich cultural landscape in Minnesota as the with Gertie when she worked for me while I Jan and Bill following the death of their moth- Guthrie Theater’s Artistic Director as well as served as the Oregon House Majority Leader. er. Someday, we will all face the same fate as his lifetime of commitment to the arts. Gertie was the youngest of nine children— Gertie. When my day comes, I can only hope f five brothers and four sisters. Their father was to be as willing to accept the journey as my PERSONAL EXPLANATION a laborer while their mother tended to the friend Gertie. Her faith carried her through a needs of the family and the house. Gertie remarkable 85-year journey and I am so HON. ADAM SMITH came along shortly before the onset of the De- OF WASHINGTON pression and was old enough to watch her thankful that I was able to encounter her dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brothers leave the home to serve in World ing her journey. She was a dear friend to War II. While those were challenging years for many, and a loving and caring mother of three Thursday, June 4, 2015 an entire generation, those were also the de- and grandmother of five. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on fining years of Gertie Webb’s life. Thursday, May 21, 2015, I was on medical

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Fortunately, Michael and Kazeminy, for honoring these truly outstanding to the Edwards of Maryland Part A Substitute Bernadette were able to support all eight of individuals for their tireless efforts to foster Amendment No. 7 to H.R. 2262), their children as they attended college. Above dialogue and build bridges between different ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 262 (on passage all, the Bradleys always gave their children ethnic groups, as well as to promote unity and of H.R. 2262), and three major items to live by: ‘‘Faith, Family & a sense of common purpose in our nation. ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 263 (on agreeing Friends’’. Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to to the resolution H. Res. 274). Mr. & Mrs. Bradley are not only prosperous join me in recognizing the good works of f with love from their large family, but have also NECO and in congratulating all of the 2015 re- succeeded in the business realm. The M.J. cipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL Bradley Company was founded in 1973, and 2015 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS HOMES continues to be a well known contender in the Shohreh Aghdashloo, Dr. Kamiar Alaei, construction industry, installing quality floor Masoud ‘‘Mike’’ Altirs, Domingo T. Alvear, MD, FACS, FICS, Shireen Atabaki, MD, HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO and wall products. The M.J. Bradley Co. con- MPH, Christopher Atamian, Trisha A Bailey, OF MISSISSIPPI tinues to grow and thrive under the guidance Jay H. Baker, PhD., Patty Baker, Rear Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of five of the Bradley’s children. miral Paul Becker, U.S. Navy, Miri Ben-Ari, I would like my colleagues to join me in Thursday, June 4, 2015 Mirghavamaddin Bozorgmir, Nicholas R. honoring the significance of this occasion, as Caiazzo, Esq., Ted A. Chaglassian, MD, Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. & Mrs. Bradley celebrate their 60th wed- FACS, Dr. Allen Chan, D.C, Jo Ellen Chat- honor Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes on ding anniversary. They are both model citizens ham, PhD, Diane Cirincione-Jampolsky, the occasion of their 150th anniversary. This of Philadelphia and will remain an inspiration PhD, Maj Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, Rocco milestone marks the continued commitment to to their family and community for generations B. Commisso, Edward T. Creagan, MD, Juan service that the O’Keefe family has provided Carlos Cruz, Rajdeep K. Dhami, MD, Rev- to come. erend Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., LCDR the citizens of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for f Joyce M. Elter, USN (Ret), Ahmass the past century and a half. Fakahany, Sheriff Louis Falco III, Adm In 1865, Irish immigrant Edward ‘‘Ned’’ TRIBUTE TO THE 2015 ELLIS IS- Mark E. Ferguson III, USN, Meera Gandhi, O’Keefe established his livery service in LAND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPI- Chad P. Gehani DDS, Richard L. Gelfond, Ocean Springs. Ned O’Keefe’s funeral busi- ENTS Palmer C. Hamilton, Esq., Leslie Hanson, ness soon expanded to Biloxi and other Coast Master Chief Eric J. Heimburger, Myron Z. cities as its ownership and management was HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Holubiak, Gerald G. Jampolsky, MD, Dr. Kyo ‘‘Paul’’ Jhin, Rahul M. Jindal, M.D., Ph.D, passed down to succeeding generations of OF NEW YORK MBA, Mike O. Joulakian P.E, Pamela J. O’Keefe family members. He would certainly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joyner, Vahe Karapetian, Colonel James J. be proud of the success and growth of his Thursday, June 4, 2015 Keefe, Mariam Khosravani, Kevin D. Kim, family business. Rev. Seung Hee Kim, Mr. Young Kil Kim, KV Today, with locations all along the Mis- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kumar, Chief Cathy L. Lanier, William sissippi Gulf, the O’Keefe family compas- congratulate the 2015 recipients of the cov- ‘‘Don’’ Larson, Dr. David Lizarraga, Luis G. sionately serves their neighbors, friends, and eted Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Lobo, Howard Lutnick, Martha ‘‘Muffy’’ family during life’s most difficult times. This prestigious honor is presented annually MacMillan, Hildegarde Ercklentz Mahoney, The O’Keefe family distinguishes itself out- by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organiza- John (Manoukarakis) Manos, RADM Larry side the family business in a broad array of tions—NECO, and pays tribute to our Nation’s Roy Marsh (Ret.), Major General Thomas J. immigrant heritage, as well as to those whose Masiello, USAF, Lt General Wendy M. community involvement, public service, and Masiello, DAD Brian F. McCauley FBI, Deric philanthropy. This is evident by family patri- achievements and contributions to our Nation A. Milligan, Major Creighton A. Mullins, arch, World War II fighter pilot ‘‘Ace,’’ State embody the American Dream. The Ellis Island USAF, Harry Nadjarian, Chief Abdo Nahmod, Legislator, and Biloxi Mayor Jeremiah ‘‘Jerry’’ Medals of Honor are awarded to U.S. citizens Alyssa Navallo-Herman, Justice Sandra Day O’Keefe’s service to his state and country. from diverse ethnic backgrounds who exem- O’Connor, James P. O’Neill, Catherine The O’Keefe family is also blessed with a plify outstanding qualities in both their per- O’Reilly, Dr. Zulfiya Orynbayeva, Anoosheh dedicated and professional staff that combined sonal and professional lives, while continuing M. Oskouian, Lieutenant General Raymond has hundreds of years of experience. Like the to preserve the richness of their particular her- P. Palumbo, Congressman Ted Poe, Bernard itage and culture. Since the Medals’ founding J. Poussot, Robert L. Priddy, Mariano Ri- family, they are committed to faithfully serving vera, Dr. Mostafa Ronaghi, Andrew Sabin, their community. in 1986, more than 2,000 American citizens Mike M. Sarian, John Sculley, Gerard Once again, I would like to thank the have received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Senehi, Frank Shankwitz, Dr. Simon K. O’Keefe Family for their 150 years of dedi- including six American Presidents, United Simonian, Major General Linda L. Singh, cated service to the citizens of the Mississippi States Senators, Congressmen, Nobel Laure- S.Mona Sinha, Robert F. Spetzler, MD, Hao Gulf Coast. ates, athletes, artists, clergy, and military lead- Jiang Tian, Jeremy Travis, Peter Unanue, Bob Unanue, George Uribe, Nikiforos f ers. The Medal is not about achieving material success, nor is it about the politics of immigra- Valaskantjis, Meredith Vieira, Wafeek Sam- HONORING MR. & MRS. MICHAEL J. tion; it is about the people who have com- uel Wahby, Ph.D, B.Th, Kenneth E. Warner, BRADLEY Esq., James N. Weinstein, DO, MS, Richard mitted themselves to this nation, embraced the Roderick Willis, Rabbi Amiel Wohl, Ehsan opportunities America has to offer, and most Yarshater, PhD., Shirley Young, Theodore K. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY importantly, who have used those opportuni- Zampetis, Francois Zayek. International OF PENNSYLVANIA ties to not only better their own lives but make Medal Recipients: Baroness Dr. Sandip Verma, Bert Sakmann MD, PhD. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a difference in our country and in the lives of its people. International Ellis Island Medal of Honor Thursday, June 4, 2015 Citizens of the United States hail from every Recipients: Baroness Dr. Sandip Verna and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I nation known to man. It is the key to why Bert Sakmann MD, PhD. rise today to honor Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. America is the most innovative, progressive f Bradley, two constituents born and raised in and forward thinking country in the world. The PERSONAL EXPLANATION my district, who will be celebrating their 60th Ellis Island Medals of Honor not only celebrate wedding anniversary on June 18, 2015. individuals but also the pluralism and democ- Michael Bradley was born and raised in racy that enabled our fore bearers, ourselves HON. BILL JOHNSON OF OHIO Philadelphia and is a graduate of St. Thomas and the next generation of Americans to cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More High School. His loving wife, Bernadette brate their unique cultural identities while still Ann Sherry, was also born and raised in Phila- championing the American way of life. In addi- Thursday, June 4, 2015 delphia and graduated from West Catholic tion, by honoring these remarkable Americans, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, it has High School. The Bradleys are an extremely we honor all who share their origins and ac- come to my attention that during a two minute

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