15170 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 11 July 19, 2006 the United States and the Caribbean coun- childhood dream, invited to join the Grand Ole with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Chem- tries. Opy in 1955. Ira Louvin would die in a tragic istry. This was followed by a Masters of Our Nation has thrived as a country of im- automobile accident in 1965 but Charlie would Science Degree in Education/Administration migrants, and we are more vibrant and hope- ful because of the talent, faith, and values of continue on his own to record, perform and from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He Caribbean Americans. For centuries, Carib- win the hearts of music lovers everywhere. began his long, illustrious Federal career when bean Americans have enriched our society In the late 1960s and early 1970s, groups he was selected by the Veterans Administra- and added to the strength of America. They like The Byrds and country rocker Gram Par- tion through a national competition to attend have been leaders in government, sports, en- sons introduced rock fans to the Louvins’ tal- the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Pro- tertainment, the arts, and many other fields. ents, recording some of their classic songs. In gram in Healthcare Administration where he During the month of June, we also honor 2002, Charlie was inducted into the Country earned his second Masters Degree in 1973. the friendship between the United States and Music Hall of Fame and, the following year, Mr. Coronado is also an Army veteran from the Caribbean countries. We are united by the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment where he our common values and shared history, and artists as diverse as James Taylor, Patty I join all Americans in celebrating the rich Loveless, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton served as a Battalion Operations Sergeant Caribbean heritage and the many ways in joined together to pay tribute to the Louvins. from 1953 to 1955. which Caribbean Americans have helped The result was a special CD: ‘‘Livin’, Lovin’, His experience in the Army led him to his shape this Nation. Losin’: Songs of the Louvin Brothers’’ that be- first position with the VA as an Administrative Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, Presi- came a must-have recording for country and Officer in the Research Department of the Vet- dent of the United States of America, by vir- rock fans alike. Even today, Charlie is apt to erans Administration Medical Center in the tue of the authority vested in me by the Con- be found on stage performing alongside the City of Houston, Texas. This was the start of stitution and laws of the United States, do likes of Cake, the popular rock band he re- a long, illustrious career with the Veterans Ad- hereby proclaim June 2006 as Caribbean- ministration, where he is now the Director of American Heritage Month. I encourage all cently toured with, or on stage at the Opry. Americans to learn more about the history As one of Nashville’s most highly respected the South Texas Veterans Health Care Sys- of Caribbean Americans and their contribu- musicians and writers, I congratulate Charlie tem in the City of San Antonio. He was re- tions to our Nation. Louvin on his 79th birthday—and for creating sponsible for a healthcare delivery system In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set music that is just as relevant today as it was which has an annual budget of $404.4 million; my hand this fifth day of June, in the year 50 years ago. three divisions, namely that of the Audie L. of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Murphy Division, the Kerrville Division, and the f Independence of the United States of Amer- Satellite Clinic Division. The South Texas Vet- ica the two hundred and thirtieth. RECOGNIZING JACOB LEE erans Health Care System is also affiliated GEORGE W. BUSH. BUEHLER FOR ACHIEVING THE with the University of Texas Health Science f RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT Center in San Antonio, which enables it to TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE LOUVIN have an ambulatory care program with out- HON. SAM GRAVES patient clinics in Corpus Christi, Laredo, OF MISSOURI McAllen, San Antonio, and Victoria. HON. JIM COOPER In addition to his lifelong involvement in the OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medical community, Mr. Coronado was hon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 19, 2006 ored as a member of the Senior Executive Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Service of the United States with three Presi- Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize Jacob Lee Buehler, a very spe- dential Rank Awards by Presidents Ronald salute one of the great voices in American cial young man who has exemplified the finest Reagan, George H. Bush, and Bill Clinton. In music and a resident of my hometown of qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- addition to these prestigious awards, Mr. Nashville: Charlie Louvin. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Coronado has received the Regent’s Award in Charlie just celebrated his 79th birthday at a ica, Troop 395, and in earning the most pres- 2002 from the American College of Health day-long celebration held at the Louvin Broth- tigious award of Eagle Scout. Care Executives, the 1995 Ray E. Brown ers Museum in Nashville last weekend. Folks Jacob has been very active with his troop, Award by the Association of Military Surgeons from around the country came to wish Charlie participating in many scout activities. Over the in the United States, and other numerous well and to thank him for his many great musi- many years Jacob has been involved with awards. cal accomplishments on stage as a performer, scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this and to recognize his extraordinary songwriting merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- time to recognize the wonderful dedication of achievements. ily, peers, and community. Jose R. Coronado to the City of San Antonio Charlie Louvin’s career has spanned more Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and to the medical community of South Texas, than six decades and earned him a following commending Jacob Lee Buehler for his ac- and I thank you for this time. that cuts across all music genres and genera- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- f tions. ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the RECOGNIZING ANTHONY CHARLES Charlie Louvin was born Charlie Loudermilk highest distinction of Eagle Scout. CHANDLER FOR ACHIEVING THE in Alabama in 1927. Along with his older f RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT brother Ira, he grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio at night and dreamed TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSE R. of a career on the stage of Opry. CORONADO HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI Changing their name to Louvin, the brothers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made their first musical performance on July HON. HENRY CUELLAR Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4th, 1940, playing background music for the OF TEXAS merry-go-round at a country fair. From that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause time on, the Louvins became known for a dis- to recognize Anthony Charles Chandler, a Wednesday, July 19, 2006 tinctive style of harmony singing that blended very special young man who has exemplified gospel harmonies with country influences. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- They performed regularly across the South, honor Mr. Jose R. Coronado, Director of the ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts particularly in Alabama and Tennessee, build- South Texas Veterans Health Care System, of America, Troop 270, and in earning the ing a following that would earn them atten- on his coming retirement on July 21st, 2006, most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. tion—and a recording contract—in Nashville. from his years of Federal service and outreach Anthony has been very active with his troop, From the mid-1950s through the early to the veterans of South Texas. participating in many scout activities. Over the 1960s, the Louvin Brothers had over twenty Jose R. Coronado was born and raised in many years Anthony has been involved with entries on Billboard’s country chart, including Benavides, Texas. He attended the Texas scouting, he has not only earned numerous ‘‘Cash on the Barrelhead’’ and ‘‘You’re Run- College of Arts and Industries at Texas A&M merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ning Wild.’’ The Louvins would achieve their University-Kingsville, and graduated in 1957 ily, peers, and community.

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