September 7, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1667 Church and tries to find time for a round of Mr. Hahn-Baker has also taught graduate tor General. In short, he knows the landscape golf. During his many missions abroad, he and undergraduate classes at the University of of these agencies and developed a reputation sets up a web cam to keep in touch with his Michigan and George Washington University. for exceptional service. wife Shannan, his two children, Nickolus and Additionally, Mr. Hahn-Baker was instrumental Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Hillery and his parents Jay and Mary Justice. in the development of the Environment Health in expressing our appreciation to Alex Trujillo One of the benefits of being in service for Advisory Network at the State University of for his record of service in the federal govern- Kevin is the opportunity to travel to many at Buffalo. ment. countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor- f England, , and the Netherlands. tunity to publicly thank Mr. Hahn-Baker who While serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, has dedicated his professional career to envi- IN RECOGNITION OF Kevin was awarded the Bronze Star for justi- ronmental preservation. I ask my colleagues to LAWRENCE, JR. fying the need for additional troops and rotat- join me in recognizing Mr. David Hahn Baker ing soldiers in the field. whom is so richly deserving of this honor. HON. OF FLORIDA As a member of the Florida National Guard, f Kevin has been deployed for many of the hur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ricanes that have struck Florida’s shores, in- HONORING MR. ALEX TRUJILLO, Thursday, September 7, 2006 REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR cluding Andrew, Charlie, Jeanne and Ivan. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, Kevin served primarily as a liaison for military THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES David Lawrence, Jr. is a 20-year veteran of assistance and was the go to person to ac- the newspaper business, serving in many ca- quire supplies. He went to Oakley Fruit Com- pacities including positions as the editor of the pany to request the use of their tankers to pro- HON. MARK UDALL Charlotte Observer, the publisher and execu- vide purified water to dialysis patients. OF COLORADO tive editor of the Detroit Free Press, and the One of Kevin’s highest honors is his mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES publisher of the Miami Herald which, under his bership in the Royal Order of Barbara, Thursday, September 7, 2006 leadership, won five Pulitzer Prizes for inves- an honorary military society of the United tigative reporting, meritorious public service, States Field Artillery. Both U.S. Marine and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Alex Trujillo, who has editorial cartooning and local news reporting. Army field artillery, along with their military and David Lawrence, Jr. has been awarded civilian supporters, are eligible for member- served for 35 years in the federal government, most recently as the Region VIII Administrator eleven honorary doctoral degrees and has re- ship. The order links field artillerymen of the ceived numerous awards for his writing, in- past and present in a brotherhood of profes- for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A personable, thoughtful and caring cluding the First Amendment Award from the sionalism, selfless service and sacrifice sym- Scripps Howard Foundation and the Inter bolized by Saint Barbara. individual, Mr. Trujillo has worked closely with my office on numerous occasions to ensure American Press Association Commentary Mr. Speaker, it is soldiers like Kevin Justice Award. who volunteer to protect the freedoms that all that beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Programs are receiving reli- After his retirement from The Miami Herald Americans hold dear to their hearts. While in 1999, David Lawrence, Jr. left the news- brave men and women like Kevin serve in the able information from which to base their healthcare decisions. paper business entirely and focused his atten- name of freedom and liberty, his family, tion on child advocacy and early childhood friends and loved ones should know that this Under Mr. Trujillo’s direction, nearly 92 per- cent of beneficiaries in Region VIII now have education initiatives. His service in support of Congress will never forget his sacrifice and these efforts include his roles as Chairman of commitment. prescription drug coverage. This is a remark- able number of people receiving much needed the Children’s Trust, President of The Early f healthcare coverage, especially in a time of Childhood Initiative, Chairman of the Florida HONORING ENVIRONMENTAL rising prescription drug costs. Partnership for School Readiness, Chairman ACTIVIST DAVID HAHN-BAKER Over the past four decades, Medicare has of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Child grown to become a critical provider of Protection, and member of the High/Scope HON. BRIAN HIGGINS healthcare services for millions of Americans. Educational Research Foundation and the More often than not, recipients of Medicare Foundation for Child Development. OF NEW YORK His legacy of education and service to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are not fully aware of all of the advantages and health benefits to which they are entitled. community will continue at the David Law- Thursday, September 7, 2006 Consequently, many beneficiaries pay a high- rence, Jr. K–8 Center, a Miami-Dade County Public School for 1,600 students across from Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, It is my distinct er premium for their healthcare or do not un- the north campus of Florida International Uni- honor to recognize David Hahn-Baker as the derstand where and how they can make sav- versity in North Miami, Florida. Mr. Lawrence, 2006 recipient of the Paul MacClennan Envi- ings. One of Alex Trujillo’s accomplishments Jr.’s work exemplifies the contributions of so ronmental Citizen of the Year Award as pre- has been his leadership in improving public many South Floridians who work tirelessly to sented by Eire County Environmental Edu- education about Medicare. During his tenure, strengthen our community. My sincerest grati- cation Institute. ECEEI has chosen to ac- Region VIII has measured an increase in re- tude to a great journalist, philanthropist and knowledge Mr. Hahn-Baker’s lifelong commit- sponsible healthcare decision-making by my constituent, David Lawrence, Jr. ment to environmental causes, which are de- beneficiaries that not only provides better serving of acknowledgement before this cham- quality healthcare, but also utilizes services f ber. more efficiently. This is an important accom- RECOGNITION OF DR. DENNIS Mr. Hahn-Baker is the Founder and Presi- plishment considering that Region VIII pro- SPELLMAN dent of Inside/Out Political Consultants. An vides services for 3.2 percent of the U.S. pop- independent national consulting firm based in ulation. It is also one of the biggest regions HON. W. TODD AKIN Buffalo, NY, Inside/Out works with national geographically, with a coverage area that OF MISSOURI and local organizations across the country to stretches from Colorado to Montana, Wyo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES address the intensifying environmental crisis. ming, Utah, North Dakota and South Dakota. Mr. Hahn-Baker’s organization has worked Mr. Trujillo’s attention to rural communities has Thursday, September 7, 2006 with numerous local and national environ- also been noteworthy. Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state mental organizations, including: Community Following his graduation from college in for the record how deeply saddened I am by Action Organization of Erie County; Earth Day 1971, Mr. Trujillo entered public service at the the recent death of Dr. Dennis Spellman. Network; Buffalo Foundation; Tides Founda- U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv- As President of Lindenwood University in St. tion; National Religious Partnership for the En- ices. For the last 20 years he has worked for Charles Missouri since 1989, Dr. Spellman vironment; American Resources Information the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Serv- leaves a legacy of success. His unique leader- Network; EarthShare; League of Conservation ices (CMS). He gained valuable experience in ship style resulted in the tremendous growth Voters; National Wildlife Foundation; Lawyer’s the Divisions of Medicare and Health Stand- of Lindenwood from a small struggling college, Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; ards and Quality, and also served as the As- to the beautiful sprawling campus of almost Greenpeace USA; Southern Organizing Com- sistant Regional Inspector General for the Of- 3,500 students (living on campus) that it is mittee. fice of Investigations and Office of the Inspec- today as Lindenwood University.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:39 Sep 08, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07SE8.058 E07SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 7, 2006 In my many conversations with Dr. Spell- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE B.D. whole life in KCK and he really cared about man over the past five and a half years, I was KANAN, FORMER KANSAS STATE the community. It seemed like no one was keenly aware of his convictions. He was a SENATOR addressing the citizens.’’ Thus began Kanan’s political career, although it wasn’t his origi- man of deep faith and commitment. He was a nal intention. patriot and a proud American who made his HON. DENNIS MOORE ‘‘He really didn’t mean for it to get into life a reflection of what our forefathers in- OF KANSAS politics,’’ Uzzell said. Kanan ran for state tended in ‘‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES senate, with the help of his wife of 62 years, ness’’. His love and concern for the students Betty Jo, and eight children, and won the Thursday, September 7, 2006 election. He served for one term, from 1988 to and faculty under his charge was evident in 1992. the vigor and passion with which he ap- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note the passing, on August 7, of ‘‘That was enough for him,’’ Uzzell said. proached every issue and hurdle he navi- Kanan, a Democrat, ran for the seat against gated. former Kansas State Senator B.D. Kanan, of David Haley, who currently holds the seat as Kansas City, Kansas. a Democrat after losing to Kanan as a Re- As the Congressman for Missouri’s second Senator Kanan was born Nov. 26, 1924 to publican. Despite being on opposite sides of district, I know I speak for many, especially John Walter and Hattie Pearl (Evans) Kanan the political aisle for a time, Haley said he those in St. Charles County who are the most in Cameron, Missouri. He was a Kansas State had a great deal of respect for Kanan. direct beneficiaries of the many successes of Senator from 1988 to 1992 and was the ‘‘I was always impressed with how cordial Lindenwood University during Dr. Spellman’s founder and owner of TRAFTEC in Kansas he was to me,’’ Haley said, ‘‘and that was a tenure, when I say, he will be greatly missed. City, Kansas, since 1972. Previously, he had relationship we shared even after I switched parties.’’ Uzzell said her dad was fair politi- worked as a truck driver for Auto Transport for cian who was concerned about the citizens he f 19 years. Senator Kanan was a member of represented. Christ the King and the ‘‘He wasn’t bought by lobbyists,’’ Uzzell IN MEMORY OF ARMY SERGEANT Knights of Columbus. He was a Teamster and said. ‘‘He didn’t go to their cocktail hours.’’ FIRST CLASS RICHARD HENKES a member of ATSSA for over 32 years. He Former Kansas state representative and was preceded in death by his parents, two current Edwardsville, Kan., City Adminis- brothers and one sister as well as a grand- trator Doug Spangler said Kanan worked on HON. MIKE ROSS daughter, Heather Lorance. legislation that improved the highway sys- tem throughout the county. ‘‘B.D. was in- OF ARKANSAS Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty strumental in the passage of the original Jo; their sons: Bernard, Jr., of Basehor, Kan- transportation bill that funded so many im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sas, and Walter of Kansas City, Kansas; and provements in Wyandotte County and the their daughters: Donna ‘‘Pug’’ Uzzell of Kan- Thursday, September 7, 2006 entire state of Kansas,’’ Spangler said. sas City, Kansas, Elizabeth ‘‘Suzie’’ Lorance ‘‘He’s going to be remembered for his con- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay of Kansas City, Kansas, Mary Michelle Chap- cern for highway safety and for being an ad- vocate for the Kansas highway system,’’ tribute to Army Sergeant First Class Richard man of Seffner, Florida, Karen Martin of Kan- sas City, Kansas, Jamie Doolittle of Shawnee, Haley said. ‘‘Because of that, we have what Henkes, who died on September 3, 2006, is now one of the finest highway systems in fighting for our country in Mosul, , sup- Kansas, and Roseanne Smallwood of Fair- this part of the U.S.’’ porting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Richard mont, Kansas, as well as 17 grandchildren Spangler also said Kanan cared about the Henkes, 32 years old, was killed during com- and 10 great-grandchildren. disadvantaged in Wyandotte County. ‘‘Sen- bat when a roadside bomb struck his military Mr. Speaker, B.D. Kanan was an active, ator Kanan was a very caring and wonderful person who always kept Wyandotte County vehicle. Richard Henkes was assigned to the concerned citizen who did much to improve conditions in his home community of Kansas residents in mind when he voted in the Kan- U.S. Army’s C Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County, particu- sas Senate,’’ Spangler said. ‘‘He was always Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in Fort larly with regard to improving the local trans- for the underdog and would reach out to help Lewis, Washington. the less fortunate. He had a big heart and to portation infrastructure. He served his constitu- know him was to love him.’’ Following a family tradition of service in U.S. ents with honor and integrity as a member of Kanan, a member of Christ the King Armed Forces, Richard Henkes enlisted in the the Kansas State Senate, and I am pleased to Church and the Knights of Columbus, once U.S. Army in 1992 and had been serving in have this opportunity to publicly note his pass- bought hundreds of fans to give to those who Mosul for the past two months. His father ing and to honor his record of public service. needed them during a heat wave, Spangler served in the Air Force, both grandfathers I include in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD an ar- said. He also worked and supported homeless were in the Army and fought in World War II ticle about Senator Kanan’s legacy that ap- shelters and helped people financially, Uzzell peared in the Kansas City Kansan. said. ‘‘He was quite the person in the com- and a great grandfather fought in World War munity,’’ Uzzell said. I. While not serving our country, Richard [From the Kansas City Kansan] Kanan enjoyed seeing the development in Henkes enjoyed spending time with his five FORMER STATE SENATOR, BUSINESSMAN B.D. western Wyandotte County over the last few year-old daughter and had a passion for KANAN, 81, DIES years. He was proud of is happening in the snowboarding. (By Torres) community, Uzzell said. ‘‘He really wanted to take our mother (Kanan’s wife of 62 years, I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Kansas City, Kan., lost a prominent citizen and former state senator this week. Bernard Betty Jo) to the Legends (at Village West). soldiers who have died while supporting Oper- ‘‘B.D.’’ Kanan, 81, passed away at his KCK He wasn’t able to but we promised to do it ation Iraqi Freedom. These brave Americans home Monday. Kanan had a heart condition for him.’’ lost their lives while making the ultimate sac- that had been troubling him in recent weeks, f rifice to serve our country, and I will be forever according to one of his daughters, Donna EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO grateful to them for their courageous spirit. ‘‘Pug’’ Uzzell. For 18 years, Kanan worked as a truck FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED Richard Henkes gave his life to serve our driver. When driving once, he noticed how in- ONES OF VICTIMS OF CRASH OF country and will forever be remembered as a convenient the barricades and construction COMAIR FLIGHT 5191 hero, a son, and a father. My deepest condo- signs were, Uzzell said. Kanan designed a lences go out to his daughter Isabel; his par- barricade that was easier to use. SPEECH OF ents Chris and Jim Stanton and Richard and ‘‘He got a patent for it and started his company, TRAFFTEC,’’ Uzzell said. HON. HAROLD ROGERS Karen Henkes; his sisters Tamara Henkes In the 1980s, Kanan started to feel that OF KENTUCKY Bass, Dana Harmel and Karen Henkes; and KCK was not facing certain issues that it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his brothers, Mark Holmgren and Paul Stan- should, Uzzell said. He decided to use his own ton. I know Army Sergeant First Class Henkes funds to represent the people of KCK and Wednesday, September 6, 2006 was proud of his service to the U.S. Army and started a ‘‘Fight Back’’ initiative. Through Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I to our country. He will be missed by his family, the initiative, Kanan purchased advertising rise today to join my colleague from Ken- space in The Kansas City Kansan. fellow soldiers, and all those who knew him ‘‘Concerned citizens would write to him tucky’s Sixth Congressional District, Ben and counted him as a friend. I will continue to about certain issues and he would address Chandler, in support of his resolution express- keep Richard Henkes and his family in my them in a ‘fight back’ ad that he would per- ing our deep sorrow and condolences to the thoughts and prayers. sonally buy,’’ Uzzell said. ‘‘He lived his families, friends, and loved ones who are

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