May 3, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E713 also calls upon the State Department to as- Groszew’s ‘‘Odds and Ends,’’ Cheryl Brown’s of a telephonic hearing system that reduced sess the prospect of phasing out services pro- ‘‘The telephone Call,’’ and Tiffany Chao’s the cost of litigation in the San Jose, vided by UNRWA, and examine anti-Semitic ‘‘Lake Tahoe.’’ Court by approximately $300,000 per month. bias in UNRWA’s educational material. Boonton High School: Jennifer Hitchings’’ This system allows attorneys to make court Tying future U.S. assistance to UNRWA to ‘‘Profile,’’ Wyatt Sikora’s ‘‘Mind Mesh,’’ Sarah appearances from their offices by telephone an independent, internationally recognized ex- La Placa’s ‘‘unexpected,’’ and Karinya on all routine matters as well as other matters penditure audit will ensure U.S. taxpayer Santiago’s ‘‘Mom.’’ of their choosing. The system has become money does not support terrorist organizations Bridgewater Raritan High School: Allison widely used by the bar and saved thousands like Hamas. I want to thank my good friend Boucher’s ‘‘Zoom In,’’ Snena Ganguly’s of dollars in billable hours for clients. Congressman TOM LANTOS for being the lead ‘‘Woods,’’ and Amanda Ayod’s ‘‘What’s in My Judge Grube is the author of numerous pro- co-sponsor of this legislation. I look forward to Purse.’’ cedural and substantive guidelines adopted working with him and my other colleagues on Roxbury High School: Mark McDevitt’s ‘‘Still throughout the District and nationwide that this bill to bring accountability to UNRWA. By Life # 3,’’ Dana Windt’s ‘‘Morris Study # 5,’’ provides guidance to counsel and reduce un- doing so, we can take positive steps towards Deborah Brooks’’ ‘‘Proverb # 5,’’ and Amanda necessary legal expense. He is also recog- solving the refugee problem without allowing Baratta’s untitled work. nized as an outstanding and frequent lecturer. U.S. dollars to fall into the hands of terrorists. Livingston High School: Lucy Tan’s ‘‘1930’s In 2000 he spoke nationwide about the tech- f icon,’’ Stacey Berson’s ‘‘B Minor,’’ Genna nology bankruptcies that are typical in Silicon Cherichello’s ‘‘Mannequin in Orange and Valley and because of the unique caseload of CONGRATULATING OUTSTANDING Blue,’’ and Tanya Goldberg’s ‘‘Complementary bankruptcy courts in Silicon Valley, he has au- HIGH SCHOOL ARTIST FROM THE Expressions.’’ thored many ground-breaking opinions in the 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Montville High School: Yi Ming He’s ‘‘Cen- intellectual property field. OF NEW JERSEY tral Perc,’’ April Ennis’s ‘‘Springtime Enchant- As a strong advocate of education, Jim ment,’’ Joyce Chung’s ‘‘Checkmate,’’ and served on the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Edu- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Kaitlin Michaud’s ‘‘Little Sister.’’ cation Committee. He has imparted his experi- OF NEW JERSEY Millburn High School: Albert Choi’s ‘‘Self ence and wisdom by being a mentor to his law IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Portrait,’’ Ann Trocchia’s ‘‘Self Portrait Ann,’’ clerks and has stood as an example to other Wednesday, May 3, 2006 and Erica Sutton’s ‘‘Self—Portrait.’’ lawyers in methods to approach legal prob- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, once West Morris Mendham: Sara Gilbert’s ‘‘Va- lems. again, I come to the floor to recognize the cancy,’’ David Brunell-Brutman’s ‘‘Juggernaut,’’ Judge Grube participated in establishing the great success of strong local schools working and Heather Schultz’s ‘‘Relative Motion.’’ Don Edwards Inn of Court and has promoted with dedicated parents and teachers to raise Each year the winner of the competition has civility and professionalism in the community young men and women. I rise today to con- their art work displayed with other winners through his leadership. Judge Grube has also gratulate and honor 45 outstanding high from across the country in a special corridor participated in both the San Jose Rotary Club school artists from the 11th Congressional here at the U.S. Capitol. Every time a vote is and the Hollister Rotary Club. District of New Jersey. Each of these talented called, I walk through that corridor and am re- I know I join many others in Santa Clara students is participating in the 2006 Annual minded of the vast talents of our young men County in thanking Judge Grube for his con- Congressional Arts competition, ‘‘An Artistic and women. tributions and wish him well upon his retire- Discovery.’’ Their works, of art are excep- Indeed, all of these young artists are win- ment from the bench. tional! ners, and we should be proud of their achieve- f We have 45 students participating. That is a ments so early in life. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join BUSINESS LEADERS TO BE RECOG- tremendous response, and I would very much NIZED BY NORTH CENTRAL OHIO like to build on that participation for future me in congratulating these talented young people from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional ENTREPRENEURIAL HALL OF competitions. FAME Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the District. f three winners of our art competition. First HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY place was awarded to Sara Gilbert from West TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE OF OHIO Morris Mendham High School for her work en- JAMES R. GRUBE FOR HIS WORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES titled ‘‘Vacancy.’’ Second place was awarded AT THE BANK- to Lucy Tan from Livingston High School for RUPTCY COURT IN THE NORTH- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 her work entitled ‘‘1930’s Icon.’’ Third place ERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege was awarded to Snena Ganguly from Bridge- to recognize the outstanding accomplishments water Raritan High School for her work enti- of three distinguished Ohioans being honored tled ‘‘Woods.’’ HON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize each OF CALIFORNIA by the North Central Ohio Entrepreneurial Hall artist for their participation by indicating their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Fame on May 5. Shirley Monica began her career with the high school, their name, and the title of their Wednesday, May 3, 2006 contest entry for the official Record. Home McDonald’s organization in 1978, when she schooled: Phyllis Schlafly’s ‘‘Circle of Light.’’ Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. and her husband invested in three stores in Madison High School: Joey Mottola’s ‘‘A Speaker, I rise to honor and commend the the Mansfield area. In 1980, despite a dismal look into deep Blu,’’ Chloe Unger’s ‘‘Reflec- Honorable James R. Grube upon his retire- economy, Shirley listened to her instincts and tion,’’ Philip Hinge’s ‘‘Self Portrait,’’ and Pam ment from an almost 18-year career on the opened a store on her own—silencing her de- Dughi’s ‘‘Self.’’ bench serving the United States Bankruptcy tractors a year later when the store was Mount Olive High School: Sophia Sobers’s Court in the Northern District of California. named the highest-volume store in the United ‘‘Loss of Innocence,’’ Andrew Schweighardt’s Judge Grube was appointed to the bench States. Today, Shirley and her family own nine ‘‘Omas Pickled Peppers,’’ Jessica Masterson’s on August 12, 1988 after practice as an attor- McDonald’s franchises in north central Ohio. ‘‘FLIP,’’ and Meghan Marvin’s ‘‘There Goes ney specializing in bankruptcy and general in- Her stores have repeatedly been recognized the Neighborhood.’’ solvency matters. Prior to his practice of law, for their service speed, quality, and overall Ridge High School: Wyatt Regan’s ‘‘Burning Judge Grube served in the United States operational excellence. Bush,’’ Alan Yang’s ‘‘Flight of the Mind,’’ Army as a Captain with the 11th Light Infantry Shirley has made her career about more Jenna Buesser’s ‘‘Detained Debris,’’ and Han- Brigade in Vietnam. In 1987, shortly before his than simply developing restaurants. Her co- nah Barkley’s untitled work. appointment to the bench, Jim was elected to workers and employees speak of Shirley fond- Dover High School: Erick Szentmiklosy’s un- the 500 Best Lawyers in America in recogni- ly as a leader, mentor, and friend. Her drive titled work. tion of the quality of his legal work in the field for perfection and faith in people make Shirley Morris Hills High School: Brandon of bankruptcy. truly worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame. Rodleewitz’s ‘‘Partners in Peace,’’ and Krupa During Judge Grube’s tenure he has led the Also being inducted is Bill Burgett, a long- Patel’s ‘‘Visions.’’ court in a number of areas to improve cost time friend who founded the Kokosing Con- Morris Knolls High School: Lindsay and delay reduction in the courts. In the mid struction Company in 1950. Based in Mehringer’s ‘‘coucher de soleil,’’ Tanya 1990’s, Judge Grube led the implementation Fredericktown, Kokosing is a regional leader

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This majestic building, recently re- more than 2,500 Ohio workers, Kokosing op- ers, and have proven that they are able to de- stored, serves as the Borough Hall. erates five divisions and five subsidiary com- fend and nurture our democracy and our Con- Today, Mendham Borough is comprised of panies. stitution. While I certainly admire their wealth modest homes, small estates, and individual Bill has conducted his entire career with of knowledge, I admire even more their pas- retail stores with some remaining open space. dedication to integrity and excellence. All five sionate dedication to our American ideals. Its population exceeds 5,000. of his children have voluntarily joined the com- The participating students competed against Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues pany, which says even more about Bill’s char- more than 1,500 students from 49 other high to join me in congratulating the residents of acter than the numerous community awards schools. Since its founding by the Center for Mendham Borough on the celebration of 100 he has garnered over the years. His hard work Civic Education in 1987, over 28 million stu- years of rich history of one of New Jersey’s and entrepreneurial spirit make him an obvi- dents have participated in this program, whose finest municipalities. ous choice for induction. goal is to educate high school students on the f This year, the Hall of Fame is also paying importance of continued civic involvement. HONORING 5TH AND 6TH GRADE tribute to a 2005 inductee: Michael M. Vucelic East Brunswick High School won last year’s STUDENTS AT LAKE HARGROVE of Ideal Electric in Mansfield. Ideal employs competition, and it is a great achievement to ELEMENTARY SCHOOL nearly 500 people at its Mansfield and Min- have defended their title. neapolis facilities. I would like to congratulate each of the stu- Mike acquired a passion for engineering dents of East Brunswick High School: Brian HON. DARLENE HOOLEY while flying gliders during his youth in Yugo- Boyarksy, David Chu, Nelson Chu, Dana OF OREGON slavia. This fascination with mechanics led him Covit, Megan DeMarco, Ben DeMarzo, Craig IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Germany—where he served as a design Distal, Deborah Elson, Dana Feuchtbaum, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 engineer for Mercedes-Benz and the Ford Munira Gunja, Melinda Guo, Shelby Highstein, Ms. HOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Motor Company—and then to the United Evan Hoffman, Jayasree Iyer, Ryan Korn, Mi- recognize an amazing group of students. The States, where he worked for Cessna. chael Martelo, Carol Ann Moccio, Jeffrey fifth and sixth graders of Lake Grove Elemen- By the age of 30, Mike was in charge of Myers, Ari Ne’eman, Daniel Nowicki, Aditya tary School in Lake Oswego, Oregon, have overseeing 300 NASA engineers on the Apollo Panda, Sherwin Salar, Gil Shefer, Aaron Sin, taught us all a lesson about helping those in program; Mike himself was at the control Lauren Slater, Eric Smith, Merichelle need. panel for both the Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 mis- Villapando, Amy Wang, and Jason Yang. Con- When these students learned about that sions. Mike left NASA in 1975 for a 20-year gratulations also go to their teacher, Alan many people around the world, and right in career at Rockwell International, where he Brodman, for inspiring his students to excel in our own backyards, go hungry every day, they rose from engineering manager to corporate their study of the Constitution. decided that they wanted to do something vice president. I am proud to have such fine Constitutional about it. They spearheaded an event called In 1986, Mike purchased the nearly bank- scholars in my district, and I am myself in- the Empty Bowl Project to raise awareness rupt Ideal Electric Company, quickly trans- spired by their dedication our nation’s most about hunger in their community and to benefit forming it into the industry leader for diesel en- sacred ideals. I wish them the best of luck in the Oregon Food Bank. gines and medium-power generators. His in- their future endeavors. The idea behind the Empty Bowl Project is genuity and selfless labor make him worthy of f simple. Participants create ceramic bowls, and this recognition. then serve a meal of soup and bread. Guests I know my colleagues join me in honoring HONORING THE BOROUGH OF MENDHAM COMMUNITY choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as these three exceptional business leaders as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls they are recognized by the North Central Ohio in the world. In exchange for a meal and the Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN bowl, the guest gives a donation to a local f OF NEW JERSEY hunger organization. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZENS The Empty Bowl Project at Lake Grove con- AND THE CONSTITUTION PRO- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 sists of three parts. The fifth and sixth graders led their schoolmates in a food drive that has GRAM Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise collected over 1,500 food items. Each class today to honor the Borough of Mendham in from pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade de- Morris County, New Jersey, a vibrant commu- HON. RUSH D. HOLT signed their own empty bowl to be raffled at nity I am proud to represent. On May 15, 2006 OF NEW JERSEY the Soup Supper. And the culminating event the good citizens of Mendham Borough are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be held tonight with the fifth and sixth celebrating the Borough’s Centennial Anniver- graders serving a meal of bread, soup, and Wednesday, May 3, 2006 sary. water so that people gain a better under- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mendham Borough, a country village some standing of what a real soup kitchen is like. honor the students of East Brunswick High 6 miles square, was once a stop for I want to take this opportunity to honor School for winning the national finals of the stagecoaches traveling on the old Washington these students for the efforts that they have 2006 We the People: The Citizen and the Turnpike. The area is hilly, well wooded and made on behalf of the hungry of Oregon. With Constitution program. Their unwavering com- its springs and small brooks are feeders for students like these, the future in Oregon is mitment to mastering of our nation’s most sa- the Passaic and Raritan rivers. bright indeed. cred document is truly laudable. The Borough of Mendham was created out The students from East Brunswick traveled of an urgent need to install a public water dis- f a long road before claiming national victory. tribution system to fight fires and protect the RECOGNIZING THE 58TH ANNIVER- They developed their knowledge of a wide lives and the property of its citizens. This it SARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF range of topics, from the philosophical origins has done for 100 years, since its establish- ISRAEL of the Constitution to its modern-day interpre- ment as an incorporated municipality on May tations. They spent long hours studying pri- 15, 1906. Before incorporation, it was part of SPEECH OF mary and secondary sources. On April 29 Mendham Township. The borough’s village HON. DANNY K. DAVIS through May 1, they appeared on Capitol Hill center (largely unchanged from the 1800s) OF ILLINOIS before simulated Congressional committees serves as the hub of commercial activity for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made up of constitutional scholars, lawyers, the Mendhams. journalists, and government leaders, who test- Mendham Borough is the site of five Historic Tuesday, May 2, 2006 ed their knowledge of both historical and con- American Buildings and a registered National Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise temporary constitutional issues. Historic District. The leading landmark building today in strong support of H. Con Res. 392, As the foundation upon which our great de- and the borough’s icon is the classic Fed- recognizing the 58th anniversary of the inde- mocracy rests, the Constitution is a document eralist style Phoenix House, a former genteel pendence of the State of Israel.

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