E1124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2009 would ultimately become a member of the Slavco Madzarov was born in Maravci in the compares to learning about and recognizing CWA Executive Board. Later Rosa would join Republic of Macedonia on August 16, 1957. the efforts of individuals like Slavco Madzarov. the union movement in a full-time capacity as After earning an Associates Degree in Skopje Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our col- an organizer for the Industrial Union Depart- and completing his mandatory military service leagues, Slavco’s family and friends, all those ment of the AFL–CIO. After working with the in the Army, Slavco left Macedonia to come who have been touched by him, and me in Harris County AFL–CIO, she joined the larger here to the United States of America to find a recognizing the outstanding contributions of Texas affiliate in 1965, where she dutifully better opportunity to fulfill his potential. Mr. Slavco Madzarov to his community. served until her retirement in 2003. Slavco arrived here in December 1987, set- f For nearly four decades Rosa served as Di- tling in Paterson, NJ. Three years later, he rector of Community Services/Volunteers and married the love of his life, Kamenka, and they HONORING LESLIE ANN JONES Women’s Activities Director with the Texas moved to Clifton, NJ, where they still reside AFL–CIO. Throughout her tenure she cham- with their children, daughter Blagica, now 16, HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY pioned the causes of ‘‘the least of these’’ and and son Steven, now 13. Slavco and his wife OF CALIFORNIA crusaded for social justice wherever it was are naturalized citizens of the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES found wanting. In spite of her often disparate Within a few years of coming to the United Tuesday, May 12, 2009 tasks—coordinating disaster relief operations, States, Slavco opened his own business. lobbying the Texas legislature, or directing Slavco Construction, Inc., specializes in re- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise voter registration drives—Rosa brought a con- moving asbestos and professionally executing today to recognize Leslie Ann Jones, Director tagious sense of purpose to her duties. Middle technical and specific construction tasks. of Music Recording and Scoring for Skywalker class families across Texas owe her a debt of Slavco Construction, Inc. has grown rapidly Sound, in Marin County, California, for her 35 gratitude for her tireless efforts to open doors and is recognized as one of the most re- years as a trailblazer in the recording and of opportunity. While politicians are thrust into spected construction firms in New York, New music industries. the limelight, we would be remiss and foolish Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Ms. Jones began her career, making history if we did not salute the too often unrecognized company prides itself on abiding by environ- as the first female engineer at ABC Recording grassroots work of individuals like Rosa Walk- mental construction regulations. Slavco’s tal- Studio. Next, Ms. Jones joined the team at the er. They truly help us to believe that social ent, hard work and dedication have allowed legendary Automatt Recording Studios. It was change can truly percolate from the bottom him to celebrate the 18th anniversary of there she began her film score mixing career, up. Slavco Construction, Inc., as a company in working on such acclaimed films as Apoca- f continual growth. lypse Now. She also recorded with many jazz Slavco has made the most of the opportuni- greats, such as Herbie Hancock, Bobby CONCEPCION ENRIQUEZ ties that have been possible for him, and he McFerrin and Angela Bofill. is always willing to help others in return. He Ms. Jones took the experience and knowl- HON. ED PERLMUTTER spends much of his energy, good will and fi- edge she gained while at Automatt and began OF COLORADO nancial resources to improve the lives of the a long and respected tenure at Capitol Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents of New Jersey and also those in his cording Studios in Hollywood. While there Ms. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 homeland of Macedonia. Slavco has com- Jones worked with such talents as Rosemary pleted Community Emergency Response Clooney, Michelle Shocked and Michael Fein- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Team training, conducted by FEMA, and is a stein. Some of her film credits from Capital in- today to recognize and applaud Concepcion member of the President’s Citizens Corps. In clude, Grace of My Heart, Lost Highway and Enriquez who has received the Arvada Wheat addition, he is an active member of the New White Men Can’t Jump. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Presi- In February of 1997 Ms. Jones joined Concepcion Enriquez is a senior at Arvada dent’s Club, and the New Jersey Business Skywalker Sound. After only a short time she High School and received this award because and Industry Association. was elevated to her current position as Direc- her determination and hard work have allowed Slavco has received awards and honors tor of Music Recording and Scoring, becoming her to overcome adversities. from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, The dedication demonstrated by Concep- the first woman to hold this position. During the Polish-American Children’s Foundation, cion Enriquez is exemplary of the type of her career at Skywalker Sound Leslie has won Passaic County 200 Club, New Jersey Civil achievement that can be attained with hard two GRAMMY awards. The first in 2004 for Service Association, the Sheriff Jerry Speziale work and perseverance. It is essential that stu- Best Chamber Music Recording for the Kronos Foundation for Community Service, and the dents at all levels strive to make the most of Quartet’s ‘‘Berg’’ project; the second in 2005, Giblin Association. He was named Man of the their education and develop a work ethic that when she won as a recording engineer for Year by the Greater Paterson Leadership will guide them for the rest of their lives. Best Jazz Vocal Album for Diane Reeve’s I extend my deepest congratulations once Council. In a resolution passed by the New ‘‘Good Night and Good Luck’’ soundtrack. again to Concepcion Enriquez for winning the Jersey General Assembly, Slavco was recog- In keeping with her tradition of ‘‘firsts’’ Ms. Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for nized for his numerous and significant con- Jones also became the first female National Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit tributions to the State of New Jersey. He has Chair of the National Academy of Recording the same dedication she has shown in her been granted an Honorary Chieftainship in Ni- Arts & Sciences. academic career to her future accomplish- geria and has participated on a mission to the Leslie Ann Jones is an inspiration for ments. country in 2003 to review and analyze the women in her industry; she continues to lead socio-political and economic situation there. a fulfilling and accomplished career, marked f In the Macedonian community, Slavco is a with a pattern for establishing ‘‘firsts.’’ I am TRIBUTE TO SLAVCO MADZAROV member and supporter of the Macedonian Or- honored to call her a constituent; congratulate thodox Churches Sts. Kiril and Metodij in her for her mastery in the recording studio, SPEECH OF Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and St. Nikola in and thank her for her efforts to encourage HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Totowa, New Jersey. He is an avid soccer fan, women on the technical side of the recording OF NEW JERSEY and is a supporter of the Macedonian Soccer community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club of Clifton, New Jersey, and the Miravci f Soccer Club in Macedonia. Since its founding Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in 2004, Slavco has strongly supported the STEPHANIE CHAPPEL Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would United Macedonian Diaspora, the only Wash- like to call to your attention the work of an out- ington, DC-based international organization HON. ED PERLMUTTER standing individual, Mr. Slavco Madzarov who representing Macedonians and Macedonian OF COLORADO will be recognized on May, 5, 2009 by Catho- communities around the world. Slavco is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark as recipient of the September 14th Golden Tuesday, May 12, 2009 ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year.’’ It is only fitting Plaque Award from the municipality of Sveti that he be honored in this, the permanent Nikole in Macedonia. Slavco and his family Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise record of the greatest democracy ever known, frequently visit Macedonia. today to recognize and applaud Stephanie for his story is a true embodiment of the The job of a United States Congressman in- Chappel who has received the Arvada Wheat American Dream. volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 May 13, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MY8.021 E12MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS May 12, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1125 Stephanie Chappel is a senior at Jefferson It is my honor to pay tribute to Captain John CONGRATULATIONS TO REVEREND High School and received this award because Freidhoff’s life of service to the community of DAVID EVERSON her determination and hard work have allowed Western New York. Our community will miss her to overcome adversities. this environmental advocate, family man, HON. RON PAUL The dedication demonstrated by Stephanie friend, co-worker, honorable leader and water- OF TEXAS Chappel is exemplary of the type of achieve- front hero. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at f Tuesday, May 12, 2009 all levels strive to make the most of their edu- HONORING THE BOROUGH OF Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on May 17, cation and develop a work ethic that will guide DOWNINGTOWN ON ITS 150TH AN- 2009, the congregation of First Union Baptist them for the rest of their lives. NIVERSARY Church in Galveston, Texas will celebrate I extend my deepest congratulations once Reverend David L. Everson, Sr.’s ten years of again to Stephanie Chappel for winning the HON. JIM GERLACH service as pastor with special ‘‘Tenth Anniver- Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for sary/Appreciation Services.’’ I am pleased to OF PENNSYLVANIA Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit join the First Union Baptist congregation in the same dedication she has shown in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulating Reverend Everson. academic career to her future accomplish- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 First Union Baptist has had numerous ments. Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise achievements under Reverend Everson’s lead- f today to honor a proud southeastern Pennsyl- ership. For example, First Union Baptist’s Hall RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND CON- vania community celebrating its 150th anniver- Chapel was repaired and adapted to serve as TRIBUTIONS OF CAPTAIN JOHN sary. a computer school and resource center for FREIDHOFF The Borough of Downingtown was incor- youth and adult literacy. Reverend Everson porated 1859 thanks to the foresight and lead- also led efforts to repair the church parson- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS ership of 54 citizens and landowners residing age. Currently, Reverend Everson is leading on approximately 1,500 acres, which were part efforts to perform major renovations to repair OF NEW YORK the damage the church suffered during Hurri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of a land grant from King Charles II of Eng- cane Ike. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 land to Pennsylvania’s namesake, William Penn. Reverend Everson has also ordained three Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Originally known as Milltown prior to the for- ministers and three deacons. He will be or- to honor the life of Captain John Freidhoff, a mal establishment of the Borough, the village daining another minister and deacon during beloved member of the Western New York was an important stop for merchants and oth- his tenth anniversary celebration on May 17. community who died tragically on October 19, ers traveling between Philadelphia and Lan- Reverend Everson has contributed greatly 2007 in a diving accident, while working for caster on our nation’s first turnpike. Due to its to both the church and the entire Galveston our region and our waterfront. Our community proximity to Philadelphia, the Borough played community by being there for all who need a honors him today through the dedication of a a prominent role in our young nation’s fight for friend, comforter, and spiritual counselor. Rev- research vessel operated by Buffalo State Col- independence by serving as a storage depot erend Everson not only cares for those in his lege’s Great Lakes Center. for General George Washington’s Continental congregation, he is always seeking to bring Captain Freidhoff’s commitment to the Army. Water from the East Branch of the new people into the First Union Baptist con- Western New York community is evident by Brandywine Creek powered paper mills and gregation. The people of First Union Baptist, simply understanding the multitude of activi- fueled industrial growth in the Borough well and all of Galveston, are certainly lucky to ties, organizations, and causes he was in- into the 20th Century. Although the mills have have such a dedicated man as Reverend volved in. He was a firefighter and an emer- long since closed and might be considered rel- Everson in their community. I, therefore, again gency medical technician for the Lake Erie ics of the past, the sturdy stone structures are extend my congratulations and best wishes to Beach Volunteer Fire Company in the Town of being rehabilitated and viewed by elected offi- Reverend Everson on the occasion of his ten Evans, a diver for the Lake Erie Rescue cials and business leaders as an important year anniversary as the pastor of First Union Team, a Coast Guard Reservist, and an active part of the Borough’s future. Baptist Church. member with the ALERT—Advanced Local Residents, businesses and community lead- f Emergency Rescue Team organization. He ers will commemorate the 150th Anniversary HONORING THE CENTENNIAL AN- was also a Cub Scout Leader for Troop 578, on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with a celebration a softball coach, and a youth group leader for NIVERSARY OF THE CHESTER parade through the Borough. COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE BOY First Church of Evans. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues As lead boat captain and field station man- SCOUTS join me today in honoring the Borough of ager for Buffalo State College’s Great Lakes Downingtown on reaching this amazing mile- Center for the Environment, Captain John was stone and congratulating all of those whose HON. JIM GERLACH a champion for the Great Lakes, dedicated to OF PENNSYLVANIA tremendous community spirit that have made managing water science projects that help us the Borough a special place to live, work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learn more about our waters, marine life and raise a family. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 the protection of our environment. Captain John Freidhoff, at 46 years old, f Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise leaves behind his wife Victoria, and their four today to honor the Chester County Council of children: Melissa, Jessica, Shauna and Jo- PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Boy Scouts of America as the organization seph John. Captain Jeff Ogden eulogized that, celebrates the Centennial Anniversary of the even with all of Freidhoff’s commitments, he HON. GENE GREEN founding of the Boy Scouts of America. The managed to ‘‘put his family first.’’ OF TEXAS Chester County Council has 17,200 Scouts Captain John touched the lives of many in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and volunteers, and more than 111 million the Western New York area evidenced by a young people throughout the country have Tuesday, May 12, 2009 crowd of nearly 500 people, including 200+ participated in the 100 years since the Boy military, law enforcement, and fire personnel, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Scouts of America was established. Genera- who gathered at his service to pay their re- Speaker, on Thursday, May 7, 2009, because tion after generation of Scouts have volun- spects to this selfless, hard working, and char- of a procedural matter my last vote was not teered thousands of hours to clean-up itable man. recorded on the Mortgage Reform and Anti- streams, build parks and take on countless Today, in a fitting tribute, the State Univer- Predatory Lending Act, and I had already left other projects aimed at improving the quality sity of New York College at Buffalo names a to return to do congressional business in the of life throughout Chester County and our research vessel in Captain John’s honor. And district. great nation. In addition to providing a helping as the Captain John Freidhoff Vessel sets sail, I rise to confirm that I would have voted hand, Scouting instills critical leadership skills Captain John’s legacy lives on across the wa- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 242, final passage of and timeless values such as patriotism, cour- ters of the Great Lakes through the research the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory age and self-reliance. A major reason the tra- conducted by future generations. Lending Act. dition of scouting has thrived during the past

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