April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E603 School. This is a testament to the quality of Medal, five awards of the Army Achievement Education just a few months ago. In 2005, she education they have received, as well as a Medal, National Defense Service Medal with was named one of the ‘‘100 Most Influential testament to their own personal work ethic star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three People who shaped Orange County in the last and academic abilities. stars, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global 25 years’’ by the Orange County Register These students’ exceptional devotion to War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service (ranking 49th on the list), and in 2013 was their academic careers should be an inspira- Medals, Korean Defense Service Medal, honored for her long service by the Costa tion to us all. The Springfield community is Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Mesa Mayor and City Council. justifiably proud of Mr. Ellickson, Miss Stroder, Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal On June 19, 2015, the Mass of Farewell will Mr. Brock and Mr. Woodward for all their ac- with hourglass, Army Service Ribbon, Army be celebrated for her at St. John the Baptist complishments. I urge my colleagues to join Overseas Service Ribbon with 2 device, Church. me in congratulating them in this impressive NATO Training Mission Afghanistan Medal, There are few educators anywhere who achievement. Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Ku- have had as profound an impact on so many students over so long a time as Sister f wait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Army Meri- torious Unit Commendation and Department of Vianney, and I know as she leaves St. John IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL the Army Staff Identification Badge. the Baptist School that she carries with her BRENT BOLANDER’S CHANGE OF Colonel Bolander is married to the former the appreciation and fond wishes for a happy retirement of the many whose lives were COMMAND Donna McDonald. They have three children, shaped by her long educational career. Jessie, Katherine, and Austin. He led and HON. MIKE ROGERS commanded Anniston Army Depot from Au- f OF ALABAMA gust 2012 to July 2015. TRIBUTE TO FORMER REPRESENT- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Depot has 4,000 military, civilian and ATIVE ROBERT W. KASTENMEIER Tuesday, April 28, 2015 contractor employees with an annual budget of approximately $750 million. HON. MARK POCAN Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I While at Anniston Army Depot, he safely rise today to ask for the House’s attention to OF WISCONSIN helped execute millions of direct labor hours IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Colonel Brent Bolander who will while helping overhaul and maintain our na- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 have a change of command from Anniston tion’s critical combat equipment. His hands-on Army Depot at the end of July. leadership for the workforce helped ensure our Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Colonel Bolander was commissioned as an nation’s military was provided the best pos- pay tribute to the life and work of former Rep- Ordnance Officer upon graduation from the sible equipment available to keep them as resentative Robert W. Kastenmeier from Wis- University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1987 safe as possible while allowing them to ac- consin’s 2nd Congressional District. with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal complish their vital mission. Bob Kastenmeier died on March 20 at his Justice. His later education includes the Ord- Mr. Speaker, we will miss Colonel Bolander home in Arlington, VA at the age of 91. As we nance Officer Advanced Course; Logistics Ex- in Anniston, but wish him the very best. remember Bob’s life and his service to our ecutive Development Course; the Florida Insti- country, our thoughts are also with his wife, f tute of Technology, where he earned his Mas- Dorothy; their three sons William, Andrew, and ter’s Degree in Logistics Management; the CONGRATULATING SISTER Edward; and two grandchildren. Command and General Staff College; and the VIANNEY FOR 54 YEARS OF Born on January 24, 1924 in Beaver Dam, National War College, where he earned his DEDICATION TO RELIGIOUS LIFE Wisconsin, Bob later attended the University Master’s Degree in National Security and Stra- AND EDUCATION of Wisconsin Law School. During World War tegic Studies. II, he interrupted his studies to serve in the His previous assignments include Platoon HON. DANA ROHRABACHER U.S. Army in the Philippines. After the war, he Leader, Shop Officer, Battalion S4 and Head- returned to the University of Wisconsin to fin- OF CALIFORNIA ish his law degree and practiced law in south- quarters Company Commander, 3rd Armored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Division, 122nd Main Support Battalion, in ern Wisconsin until he was first elected to Germany, deploying with the division to Oper- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Congress in 1958. During his 32-year career in Congress, Bob ations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Pro- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to was the standard bearer for Wisconsin’s proud vide Comfort; Battalion S4 of the 42nd Medical congratulate a prominent resident and educa- tradition of public service and progressive val- Field Hospital, Deputy Brigade S4, Com- tor in my congressional district, Sister ues. Looking back, it turns out Bob was on the mander of 156th Maintenance Company, Bri- Vianney, on her 54 years of dedication to right side of history more often than not. gade Inspector General, and later as Chief As- Catholic religious life and education. As a courageous and principled public serv- sistance Branch, United States Army Armor Sister Vianney first became a nun on July 7, ant you could always count on Bob to speak Center and Fort Knox Inspector General, Fort 1961, with the Sisters of Mercy in Tullamore, truth to power. He opposed funding for the so- Knox, KY; Support Operations Officer, 13th Ireland, receiving the religious name ‘‘John called House Un-American Activities Com- Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas; Vianney’’. She arrived in Costa Mesa at the mittee. He stood up to a president of his own Brigade S4, 101st Forward Support Battalion St. John the Baptist Parish and School and party to criticize the Vietnam War. He contin- Support Operations Officer and Battalion Ex- began her career as an educator on August ued to speak out as thousands of American ecutive Officer, 1st Infantry Division, 1st Bri- 31, 1962. During her career at the school, she GI’s, including more than 1,100 Wisconsinites, gade Combat Team (Mechanized), Fort Riley, first served as a second grade teacher, then died in Vietnam. KS; Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Com- Director of Religious Education, and finally for Bob Kastenmeier served during a tumul- manding General and as the Secretary to the 40 years was the principal of St. John the tuous period in our nation’s history that in- General Staff, United States Army Materiel Baptist School. cludes passage of the Civil Rights Act and Command, Fort Belvoir, VA; Commander, Sister Vianney holds a Diploma in Religious Voting Rights Act, the assassination of Presi- 302d Brigade Support Battalion; Operational Studies from the Pontifical University of dent John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and Readiness Officer, Department of the Army Maynooth, Ireland and a Masters in Education the impeachment trials for President Nixon. G4 to include a three month deployment to from Loyola Marymount University in Los An- Through it all, Bob was quintessential Bob, a Haiti; Support Operations Officer, Operation geles. calming presence in Congress who held the Unified Response. During her tenure as principal, she made a institution to its values and principles. His most recent assignment was Senior Lo- special point of assisting special needs stu- Bob leaves behind a long legacy as a gistics Advisor and Director for Strategic Oper- dents, instituting a full-time Learning Support champion for the people of Wisconsin and the ations for the Deputy Commander Support program for them in 2000, which enabled hun- United States. Through his leadership on the Operations, NATO Training Mission-Afghani- dreds of such students maintain their dignity Judiciary Committee, Bob became a giant in stan/Combined Security Transition Command- and self-worth in the context of a mainstream the field of intellectual property law. Most nota- Afghanistan. educational program. bly, Bob helped draft and pass the landmark Included in his awards and decorations are Sister Vianney was nominated for the Distin- 1976 Copyright Act, the first overhaul of U.S. the Bronze Star Medal, six awards of the Meri- guished Principal of 1993 Award by the Dio- copyright law since 1909. He was also influen- torious Service Medal, the Joint Service Com- cese of Orange and received the Bishop Vann tial in the passage of several patent, trade- mendation Medal, Army Commendation Award for Outstanding Service to Catholic mark, and counterfeiting statutes.

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Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Kazakhstan sits at the heart of Central Asia. Bob was a leading voice for civil rights and Mrs. Mary Alyce Traylor Harris as she cele- The country is bordered by Russia and China civil liberties, an advocate for peace, and a brates her 70th anniversary of graduating from and is strategically located near Turkey, Iran, leader in Congress during his 32 years as a East Highland High School. India and Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan was U.S. Representative. He will always be re- f the first post-soviet State to lead the 56-coun- membered as one of Wisconsin’s greatest leg- try Organization for Cooperation and Security islators—among the likes of Bob LaFollette, HONORING THE WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY in Europe (OSCE) in 2010. As a Member of Gaylord Nelson, and William Proxmire. the U.S. Commission on Security and Co- I ask my colleagues to join the people of operation in Europe (CSCE) and a Vice-Presi- Wisconsin to mourn the loss of a leader HON. STEVE STIVERS dent of the Parliamentary Assembly of the whose humility and dedication will forever OF OHIO OSCE, I have seen Kazakhstan’s engagement serve as the model to every person who an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and commitment firsthand. swers the call to public service. It was a privi- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Kazakhstan has been a global leader in nu- lege to know him as a friend. It is an honor to clear non-proliferation for 20 years—an continue his legacy in the U.S. House of Rep- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achievement reached soon after its independ- resentatives. recognize The Wagnalls Memorial Library in ence in 1991. In 1993, it was the first nation f Lithopolis, Ohio. The Wagnalls Memorial will be celebrating 90 years of serving the commu- to dismantle its nuclear weapons and secure RECOGNIZING HUNTER YEARGAN’S nity this May. its nuclear materials under the Nunn-Lugar nu- MISSOURI CLASS 3 STATE WRES- The Wagnalls Memorial was dedicated by clear nonproliferation program, led by former TLING CHAMPIONSHIP Mabel Wagnalls Jones in honor of her par- Senators Sam Nunn (D–GA) and Richard ents, Adam and Anna Willis Wagnalls, on May Lugar (R–IN). Since then, it has remained a HON. BILLY LONG 30, 1925. The Wagnalls Memorial houses both global leader and U.S. partner in non-prolifera- tion efforts. OF MISSOURI a library and a community theatre where fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies, children and adults are able to learn, per- Kazakhstan is also an essential partner in form and volunteer. assisting the United States in counter ter- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 In the time since being dedicated, nearly $5 rorism efforts by serving as a supply route and Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to million in capital improvements have been operational partner and supporting the re- honor Hunter Yeargan of Willard, Missouri, for made to The Wagnalls Memorial, allowing the integration of Afghanistan into Central Asia, claiming the Missouri Class 3 high school community to enjoy the use of the library and committing millions of dollars. It plays a unique wrestling title. other facilities for community events. Addition- role in fostering and solidifying positive diplo- Hunter entered the title match with a height ally, The Wagnalls Memorial has hosted matic relations with regional powers and main- and reach disadvantage against his opponent events ranging from reading programs, to the- taining economic stability. in the state championship match. His oppo- atre and art classes for children and adults. The United States and Kazakhstan, among nent kept a solid hold on him until the second The Wagnalls Memorial continues to be an others, strongly support the Modern Day Silk period. He only needed one shot to come important cornerstone of the community today. Road initiative, which would revitalize the back, and that one shot is exactly what he got. Recently, the Wagnalls Board of Directors ap- 2000-year-old Silk Road trading route that With only five seconds left, Hunter overcame proved The Legacy Campaign in an effort to connected South and Central Asia to the Med- the odds to pin his opponent and win the assure The Wagnalls Memorial is able to con- iterranean. The New Silk Road would serve as championship match. tinue operating well into the future. a critical transportation, communications, Hunter had an amazing season with a The Wagnalls Memorial has had a long his- trade, energy and cultural bridge between record of 41–1. This is his second state plac- tory of service and bringing the community to- East and West, linking China and India with ing after taking third in his class last year. gether. I offer my sincere congratulations to Europe and supporting the stability of Afghani- I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- The Wagnalls Memorial on their 90th anniver- stan and Pakistan. Kazakhstan is central to its lating Hunter Yeargan for a strong finish to his sary. On behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th development. season, and for bringing the state title home to Congressional District, I thank The Wagnalls Willard High School. Memorial for all you do for our community and Domestically, Kazakhstan remains the melt- wish you the best in the future. ing pot of Central Asia, given its Kazakh, Rus- f sian, Turkish, Mongolian and many other cul- f IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. MARY tural influences. Religious freedom and ethnic ALYCE TRAYLOR HARRIS THE UNITED STATES AND tolerance are key principles in its governance, KAZAKHSTAN with its diverse mix of people and traditions. In HON. MIKE ROGERS January 2015, Kazakhstan signed an agree- ment with the Organization for Economic Co- OF ALABAMA HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT operation and Development (OECD) to initiate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA new national reforms for government min- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 28, 2015 istries, the justice system, infrastructure devel- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Tuesday, April 28, 2015 opment and green economy initiatives, political ask for the House’s attention today to recog- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like reform and human rights and democratic prin- nize Mrs. Mary Alyce Traylor Harris, a mem- to recognize the importance of the relationship ciples through transparency and account- ber of the first graduating class (1945) of East between Kazakhstan and the United States. I ability. Highland High School which was located in recently had the honor of meeting with Prime Mr. Speaker, I believe that continuing to in- Sylacauga, Alabama. Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov to crease our relationship with the good people Mrs. Harris was the third child of John and discuss Kazakhstan and its contributions to of Kazakhstan is important to our common in- Ruby Traylor born on April 4, 1926, in the international community when the Prime terests, and I encourage my fellow members Sylacauga, Alabama. Minister visited Washington to attend IMF and to participate in opportunities to travel to the After graduating from East Highland High World Bank meetings. region in order to become better acquainted School, she moved to Birmingham and at- The Republic of Kazakhstan is an important with the progress that has been made in the tended Miles College. She also attended nurs- partner to the United States in Central Asia in country, and to encourage the continued polit- ing school at Western Olin High School (Now many ways and is key to our interests in that ical cooperation while taking advantage of the Jackson Olin) and graduated in the top 10 region and globally. Led by President progress in opening the market to encourage percent of her class. In 1965, she started Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan is a reli- joint investment.

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