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IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE PRO- HONORING DELORES CHRISTINA Mississippi State Conference President, Der- DUCTION TAX CREDIT AND IN- BROWN OREY rick Johnson. Mrs. Orey has been credited VESTMENT TAX CREDIT with maintaining the Jackson Branch NAACP HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON through the years by serving in all capacities OF MISSISSIPPI from President to Treasurer to Secretary. She HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES received numerous honors and prestigious awards throughout her distinguished life. OF MASSACHUSETTS Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Mrs. Orey enjoyed spending time with her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- loving family. They shared her passion for her er, I rise today to honor the late remarkable Tuesday, March 4, 2014 advocacy. On numerous occasions they ac- public servant, Mrs. Delores Christina Brown companied her to various activist events, es- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Orey, who was born on September 24, 1932 pecially her beloved national NAACP Conven- echo the concerns of Americans across the in Martinsville, MS (the eldest of five children) tions. to the late Mr. Alpheus and Mrs. Ella Brown. country and call upon my colleagues in Con- On January 8, 2014, Veteran Mississippi Mrs. Delores Christina Brown Orey attended gress to extend the Production Tax Credit Civil Rights Worker and champion for social Piney Woods School and graduated from Par- justice, Mrs. Delores Orey transitioned this life. (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Yet ish High School in Hazlehurst, MS; did further again, these essential tax credits have fallen She was a heroine who was truly loved by her study at Tuskegee Institute; and received her family and friends and will be missed by all. victim to political jockeying and were allowed BA degree in Elementary Education with a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me to expire at the end of 2013. If we are serious minor in Sociology from Jackson State Col- in recognizing Mrs. Delores Christina Brown about meeting our renewable energy stand- lege. She became concerned about the dis- Orey for her dedication to serving. ards and, importantly, putting Americans back parate treatment that she and other African to work, then it is time to end this uncertainty American Mississippians received and joined f and bring stability to a growing industry. the National Association for the Advancement The PTC has encouraged nearly $20 billion of Colored People under the leadership of Dr. HONORING YOLANDA JORDAN, Aaron Henry. in nationwide private investment annually over CALUMET DISTRICT’S SOCIAL She was very dedicated to the NAACP and WORKER OF THE YEAR the last 5 years alone, while the ITC serves as served the organization in various capacities. the most fundamental federal tax incentive for She worked as Secretary in the NAACP State offshore wind farms. As we promote invest- Office and also drove Dr. Henry around the HON. BILL FOSTER ments that will reduce our dependence on for- State to investigate discrimination complaints. OF ILLINOIS eign oil and serve as a central part in our fight She was jailed for her unwavering activism IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against global warming and climate change, it and spied on by the Mississippi State Sov- is essential to remember the spillover of job ereignty Commission. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 creation and specialized expertise that will fol- During that time, she helped organize Voter Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to low. Registration Drives and Boycotts. She invited celebrate the achievements of Ms. Yolanda Support for the PTC and ITC is bipartisan— Freedom Riders, both Black and White, to Jordan on being named Calumet District’s stay at her home even under the threat of vio- and vocal. It is well-understood that the voids 2014 Social Worker of the Year. lence and started a Freedom School at her we create with our inaction will not remain Each year, the eight Illinois districts of the church, Mt. Nebo. She attended and helped to National Association of Social Workers select unfulfilled. They will be filled by foreign com- organize many marches for Civil Rights along- a member to receive the Social Worker of the panies who will not be ‘‘Making It in America.’’ side Medgar Wiley Evers, Dr. Martin Luther Year award. Recipients of this award are indi- I find it to be nonsensical that investments in King, Jr. and Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., to viduals who embody the mission of the Na- renewable energy continue to face an uphill name a few. She also ran for the Mississippi tional Association of Social Workers, and who battle. House of Representatives, and unfortunately, strive to help others while abiding to a strict her opponent was killed in an airplane crash. At home, we have witnessed firsthand the code of ethics. These individuals have each The Governor of record appointed a white critical economic development opportunities made invaluable contributions to the people male who had lost the race rather than fol- that renewable energy projects provide to they help and the communities in which they lowing procedure for Mrs. Orey to assume the States. Our region has undergone an eco- work. post. In her continuing quest for equality, Mrs. nomic regeneration with the promise of Cape After more than 20 years of service in the Wind—slated to be the Nation’s first offshore Orey children integrated the Jackson Public Schools. Illinois Department of Children and Family wind farm. From the Port of New Bedford, Because of her activism on behalf of the Services, it is clear that Ms. Yolanda Jordan which will serve as the staging area for as- poor and disenfranchised, she developed a was meant to receive this prestigious honor. sembly, to the ferry captains who will provide special relationship with former President Throughout her career, Yolanda has provided eco-tours of offshore turbines, no sector of our Jimmy Carter and was invited to represent the people of Kankakee, Will, and Grundy community is left untouched. Mississippi in his inaugural parade. She was a counties with unparalleled social services. She Massachusetts is consistently recognized as close confidant of former Governor Cliff Finch has helped families and children navigate the one of the States for clean energy, particularly and this led to her son, Alfonso and his wife, complex child welfare system, and worked as a clinical practitioner, operating her own pri- wind energy. 106MW of wind power is pro- Sadie, becoming the first Blacks to have an vate practice. duced state-wide, powering over 32,000 official wedding ceremony on the grounds of Ms. Jordan, along with other Illinois social homes. In my district alone, 23MW of wind en- the Governor’s Mansion. She was one of the workers who received this award, will be hon- ergy is produced. These impressive figures do first Head Start Directors for Mississippi Action ored during the month of March, which is Na- not account for the thousands more of poten- for Progress and worked for the MS Council on Aging and was an AARP Volunteer. She tional Social Work Month. tial wind power that exists offshore. loved children and served as NAACP State Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Support for a long-term extension is bipar- Youth Advisor for several terms. She in recognizing Ms. Jordan’s service to the tisan and urgent. I call on my colleagues to mentored many young people among them members of the Calumet District, and to ac- join me in supporting an extension of these our immediate past NAACP National Presi- knowledge the vital role social workers play in important incentives. dent, Benjamin Todd Jealous, and our current creating a healthy society.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Mar 05, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.001 E04MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2014 PERSONAL EXPLANATION to the regular authorization and appropriations exists within our armed services and create a process; it requires the CFPB to use the GS safe and transparent environment. HON. PAUL A. GOSAR pay scale like other federal agencies; and it f prohibits the CFPB from accessing or using OF ARIZONA HONORING JOHNNIE CARR DURING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal financial data of a consumer without express permission. I support reining in the BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2014 Tuesday, March 4, 2014 unchecked authorities of the CFPB and sup- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to port this legislation. HON. TERRI A. SEWELL recognize passage of several pieces of legis- H.R. 899, the Unfunded Mandates Informa- OF ALABAMA lation during the week of February 24, 2014. tion and Transparency Act, is a bill that, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, I was not able to vote for final among other things, enhances the ability of Tuesday, March 4, 2014 passage of these bills because I was out on the public to identify federal mandates that Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I medical leave recovering from much needed may impose additional costs to citizens, work- rise today in honor of continuing the 7th dis- hip replacement surgery. ers, businesses, as well as State, local, and trict’s commitment to honoring influential Afri- H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Imple- tribal governments. I am a firm believer that can Americans that were sons and daughters mentation Act of 2014, is important legislation the Federal Government must not crush the of Alabama. Today, it is my great privilege to that increases transparency and streamlines smaller guy with undue burdens and man- pay homage to Mrs. Johnnie Carr, a heroine the process for requests of public information dates. I strongly support this important legisla- of the Civil Rights movement and a pioneer of disclosures under the Freedom of Information tion. the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In Alabama, this Act. This legislation passed through one of my Had I been present for these votes, I would stalwart is referenced for her lifetime devotion committees, the House Oversight and Govern- have voted in support of these three important to ensuring that America lived up to its ideals ment Reform Committee, with my support. bills with an ‘‘aye’’ vote on rollcall Nos. 63, 64, of freedom and equality for all. H.R. 1123, the Unlocking Consumer Choice 67, 69, 78, 85 and 90. This phenomenal woman was born on Janu- and Wireless Competition Act, is a bill that re- f ary 26, 1911 in Montgomery Alabama to John verses a previous Library of Congress rule and Annie Daniels. She was educated at that made the unlocking of cell phones illegal COMMENDING SECRETARY ‘‘Miss White’s Industrial School for Girls,’’ a after the FCC and industry had agreed that KERRY’S NEW POLICY TO DENY private institution devoted to educating young consumers had every right to unlock their VISAS TO PERPETRATORS OF women of color. She went on to complete phones. It also directs the Library of Congress SEXUAL VIOLENCE coursework in nursing before launching a pub- to issue a rule to determine whether con- lic service career that would continue through- sumers should be allowed to unlock similar HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING out her lifetime. devices, such as tablets. OF MASSACHUSETTS During the 1930s, Mrs. Carr found her call- H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing as a foot soldier and started with a cam- tection Act, is a bill to remedy a Supreme Tuesday, March 4, 2014 paign to help raise funds for the defense of Court decision, Kelo v. New London, regarding the Scottsboro Boys. This historic case in- governments’ eminent domain powers. This Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to volved nine black men who were falsely ac- legislation is very similar to one passed in the commend the action taken by Secretary of cused of raping two white women in 1931. 112th Congress, which passed by voice vote. State John Kerry and U.K. Foreign Secretary During this time, she also became active in I am a strong supporter of private property William Hague to deny visas to perpetrators of the NAACP and served as secretary and rights and I agree 100 percent with the sense sexual violence in times of armed conflict. This youth coordinator for the organization. of Congress stated in this legislation that it announcement sends a clear signal to sexual In 1964, Mrs. Carr and her husband, Arlam should be ‘‘the policy of the United States to offenders and enablers of sexual violence that Carr also broke barriers in public education in encourage, support, and promote the private the United States will not tolerate these de- Montgomery. The couple filed a suit against ownership of property and to ensure that the praved acts. the Montgomery Board of Education in effort constitutional and other legal rights of private Secretaries Kerry and Hague were joined by to allow their son to attend an all white high property owners are protected by the federal the U.S. Ambassador-at-large for global wom- school. The monumental court case, Carr v. government.’’ en’s issues, Catherine Russell; the U.S. As- Montgomery County Board of Education, is H.R. 3865, the Stop Targeting of Political sistant Secretary of State for Population, Refu- referenced as a landmark decision that led to Beliefs by the IRS Act, is an incredibly impor- gees and Migration, Anne Richard; and United the desegregation of public schools in Mont- tant piece of legislation designed to prevent Nations Special Representative on Sexual Vio- gomery, Alabama. Despite constant death the IRS from adopting a proposed rule that lence in Conflict Zanaib Bangura in announc- threats the Carrs remained committed to the changes the way 501(c)(4) organizations are ing this policy and shining a light on the sen- cause and eventually won the case on June 2, allowed to operate under the tax code. As the sitive yet urgent topic of rape and sexual vio- 1969. As a result, their son, Arlam Jr., was Oversight Committee noted in its hearing this lence as a tool of war. one of 13 black students to integrate Sydney week, this rule is tantamount to ‘‘doubling Since my days in the Massachusetts state Lanier High School. down’’ on the discriminatory practices against legislature and then as District Attorney, I In addition to their contribution to the inte- conservative groups that were uncovered in have been a staunch supporter for survivors gration of public schools, Mrs. Carr and her 2013. I strongly support this bill. and victims of sexual assault. I brought this husband would also become pillars in efforts H.R. 2804, the All Economic Regulations passion to Washington, where I have been to desegregate the Montgomery bus system. Are Transparent Act, is a bill that requires fed- proud to support passage of legislation that In December of 1955, shortly after Rosa Parks eral agencies to further disclose and report on would strengthen whistleblower protections for refused to give up her seat to a white pas- much of their processes and rules. One of my those who report sexual assaults in the mili- senger, the Carrs agreed to follow local buses favorite provisions of this bill is that agencies tary, and have consistently worked to protect in their personal vehicle to monitor the suc- and Washington bureaucrats pushing forth essential programs that serve victims of do- cess of the demonstration. The couple also new regulations have to assess and disclose mestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- transported blacks that needed rides to work the costs that their proposed rules will have on sault, and stalking, including the Violence and provided an alternative to using the seg- small businesses and the economy. If the Against Women Act and the Family Violence regated bus system in Montgomery. rules are going to be made, they should have Prevention and Services Act. And, as co-chair During the demonstration, Mrs. Carr was a sound basis and fully consider the economic of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Cau- named president of the Montgomery Improve- impact. This bill accomplishes those goals and cus, I have worked to ensure that military ment Association in 1967. The organization has my support. service victims’ rights are protected through was initially formed to oversee the bus boy- H.R. 3193, the Consumer Financial Protec- access to legal assistance and expedited cotts but the entity would eventually play a tion and Soundness Improvement Act, makes transfers from his or her attacker. huge role in ending segregation in the city of a series of changes to the Consumer Financial Secretary Kerry has exhibited commendable Montgomery. Mrs. Carr remained at the helm Protection Bureau (CFPB) to rein in much of leadership on this issue, and I look forward to of the organization until her death in 2008. In its autocratic authority. It will replace the Di- working with him, the State Department, the 1984, Mrs. Carr joined ‘‘One Montgomery’’, an rector of CFPB with a five member inde- Department of Defense, and our global coun- organization dedicated to improving race rela- pendent commission; it makes CFPB subject terparts to end this culture of negligence that tions in Montgomery. Later in life, she became

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There were glaring lished the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center the forefront of blazing trails for me and so disparities between Black and White commu- (ETHIC) which is a state of the art Museum. many others. This amazing woman was dedi- nities. The Mississippi Sovereignty Commis- He is also credited with the creation and incor- cated to serving as a conduit for social sion was established in 1956. Disenfranchise- poration of the Glendora Economic and Com- change. Against insurmountable odds, she re- ment laws like Poll taxes and literacy tests munity Development Corporation. To his credit mained committed to her calling. Today, we were widespread across the State to keep is also the Emmett Till Memorial Park and Na- honor this great woman of strength and reflect Blacks from voting. ture Trail. This trail is located on the infamous on the countless contributions she has made The Place: The County is Tallahatchie, also Black Bayou which is the initial drop-off site of to the state of Alabama and this nation. known as ‘‘The Free State of Tallahatchie.’’ Emmett Till’s body, according to his father, As a benefactor of Mrs. Carr’s efforts, it is The place is Glendora and the year is 1955. Henry Lee Loggins. indeed an honor to share her story with our Glendora is a small rural town that has always The Black Bayou is also the same body of nation. As we reflect on all that she has given, maintained a very small population. It is also water in which the drive-off and murder of let us commit to honoring her legacy by never one of the places tied to moments in history Mrs. Beulah Melton took place. Mr. Thomas’s forgetting her role in American history. I ask which helped fuel the civil rights movement. vision for Glendora has expanded to now in- my colleagues to join me in honoring Mrs. The events were the August 28, 1955 murder clude the Glendora Sonny Boy Williamson Johnnie Carr, an American hero. of Emmett Louis Till, and the December 1955 Bed and Breakfast. Every year to address f murder of Mr. Clinton Melton and his wife, healthcare for citizens, he and the town host Beulah Melton in March 1956. Although he an annual Breast Cancer awareness and HONORING ETHAN CALFEE was still a child the effects of this would follow screening to provide free breast cancer him the rest of his life. No longer was Glen- screening to all citizens. This effort is made HON. SAM GRAVES dora unknown after this; in fact overnight it be- possible through Calvary Baptist Church of OF MISSOURI came an international sensation, forever hav- New York, NY and Partners in Development of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing its own grey cloud. Boston, MA. His Parents: Mr. Thomas was the second Mr. Johnny B. Thomas, a man created by Tuesday, March 4, 2014 child of twelve born to Mr. Henry Lee Loggins an era, a place, and events but made for Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I and Ms. Adeline Hill. His parents were Mis- today. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to proudly pause to recognize Ethan Calfee. sissippi sharecroppers. His mother worked in join me in recognizing this member of Black Ethan is a very special young man who has a juke joint called King Place. King Place be- History, Mr. Johnny B. Thomas, the honorable exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship came well known as it was tied to the Emmett Mayor of Glendora from the Second Congres- and leadership by taking an active part in the Till murder as the place where reporters went sional District of Mississippi. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 75, and earning to get information and answers about rumors f the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. of Blacks having been involved in the murder. A COMMEMORATION OF USMC SGT. Ethan has been very active with his troop, His mother was that witness. He often worked LANCE DAVISON participating in many scout activities. Over the in King Place to earn money as a young boy. many years Ethan has been involved with His father, Henry Lee, worked as an overseer scouting, he has not only earned numerous for J.W. Milam on his farm. J.W. Milam along HON. ANN KIRKPATRICK merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- with his brother, Roy Bryant, were the two OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily, peers, and community. Most notably, white men charged with and acquitted of the Ethan has contributed to his community murder of Emmett Louis Till. His father had to Tuesday, March 4, 2014 through his Eagle Scout project. make a life altering decision after being ac- Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Lance Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in cused of participating in the Emmett Till mur- Clinton Davison was born on January 8th, commending Ethan Calfee for his accomplish- der. After death threats on his life and his fam- 1979, the first son of John and Desbah ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for ily, he decided to leave Glendora and go into Davison. In Navajo tradition, Lance is of the his efforts put forth in achieving the highest hiding to protect the family. Mr. Thomas made Hashtl’ishnii Clan and born for Bilagaana. distinction of Eagle Scout. it his life-long quest to clear his father’s name. Lance was raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, and f His Present: He said he has an etched graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1997. memory of the hardships of Black folk in the Upon graduation, Lance joined the U.S. Ma- HONORING JOHNNY B. THOMAS segregated south, the Glendora murders and rine Corps, where he excelled and became an how they affected his family. It was through especially accomplished marksman and scout/ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON those experiences and others that he gained sniper. OF MISSISSIPPI the wisdom and passion for helping his people Immediately after the September 11, 2001, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and ultimately led to him becoming a civil terrorist attacks, Lance was deployed to Af- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 rights activist in Tallahatchie County. He never ghanistan for duty with the 3rd Battalion, 23rd shied away from a challenge or ran from dan- Marines, 1st Marine Division. During his com- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ger. bat service, he received several medals and er, I rise today to honor Mr. Johnny B. Thom- Mr. Thomas has been an entrepreneur, giv- commendations, including the Bronze Star and as of Glendora, Mississippi. Mr. Thomas is ing it up only to answer his calling to public Purple Heart. also the Mayor of Glendora, March 16, 1982 service. In 1975 he became the first Black Like so many veterans, Lance not only to current. constable in Tallahatchie County. In 1982, he served his country but came home and helped Since this month is February, which is Black became the second Black Mayor of Glendora. strengthen his own community. He became an History month, and considering the historical In 1985 he became the first Black elected officer with the Flagstaff Police Department journey Mr. Thomas has traveled, I felt he de- County Supervisor. A strong countywide effort and founded Raven2 O.D.G, a disabled vet- serves to be honored. His present is tied to was launched against him as the first Black eran-owned business that provides enhanced his history which is tied to an era, a place, and supervisor even though the district in which he training for SOCOM Operatives and agency his parents. won was eighty percent Black. The case was professionals with precision marksmanship Era: He was born November 30, 1953 in taken all the way to the Mississippi State Su- skills. Lance’s dedication to his country and Glendora, MS at a time when the State of Mis- preme Court within thirty days of being elect- community was surpassed only by his dedica- sissippi was a segregated society. He got his ed. The results were not in his favor as the tion to and love for his son, Korben. early education on life as he traveled the dirt Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the Lance was a true hero. The words of Amer- roads of Glendora, the plantations and cotton election result and Mr. Thomas was removed ican poet Thomas William Parsons aptly de- fields of Tallahatchie County and the juke from office. The NAACP selected him to serve scribe our feelings about those heroes who joints. on the original Redistricting Committee on Vot- sacrifice for our country: ‘‘On thy grave, the In 1953 the United States was engaged in ing in the County. The challenges he experi- rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty na- a discussion on ending segregation in schools. enced and knowledge he gained made him tion.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Mar 05, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.003 E04MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2014 Sgt. Lance Davison, a valiant Marine and War I and World War II, CB&I helped keep our Mr. George Simeon Cole, the fifth child of devoted father, is one of the reasons that our military strong and mobile. CB&I was essential nine siblings born to the late Elijah Cole, Sr. nation is mighty. We remember, honor and in production of smaller, more maneuverable and ReeAlma George Cole, is a 1967 grad- mourn him—Lance left us far too soon. ships. uate of Velma Jackson High School. He was Lance, and all of our veterans, deserve a CB&I’s industry milestones are many over recently inducted into the Alcorn State Univer- community and a country that stand up for our the last century—from floating roof tanks to sity Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. Cole realized a soldiers when they come home. These men the double-wall liquid natural gas storage lifelong dream when he was recruited by the and women have served honorably, but they tanks to the first site-assembled thick wall late Coach Theophilus Danzy, and earned a may also struggle mightily. steel nuclear reactor vessel—the innovations four-year scholarship to Alcorn A & M College. For years, I’ve kept a quote on my desk that just keep coming. This success all started with As a youth, Mr. Cole showed leadership, not was given to me by a veteran. It says: ‘‘Be- a record number of bridges and structures only as a young football and baseball scholar, cause they have already paid the price, fight now listed on the National Register of Historic but in family responsibilities. At age 16, he for veterans with all of your might.’’ Places. worked as a brick mason helper to build Fight for veterans with all of your might. Over 125 years and with workplaces in 130 Velma Jackson Elementary School. Mr. Cole This is how we can honor Sgt. Lance Davison. countries, CB&I has evolved into one of the served as captain of the Velma Jackson High most energy infrastructure focused companies School football team for three consecutive f in the world, and it is a name The Woodlands, years, and was elected to serve as president HONORING ZACHARY WATSON Texas knows well. The CB&I Tri, our local of his senior class. triathlon, is but one example of the worldwide Mr. Cole earned an undergraduate degree HON. SAM GRAVES support CB&I provides to the communities from Alcorn State University, and a master’s their employees call home. We also appre- degree from Mississippi State University. He OF MISSOURI ciate their efforts to use local suppliers to the worked as a teacher-coach, retired as school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fullest extent practicable. principal, and presently works as a part-time Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Congratulate Philip Asherman, the President education consultant. Mr. Cole serves as and CEO of CB&I and all those who have Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Chairman of the Board of Directors of the helped make CB&I the innovator it is today. proudly pause to recognize Zachary Watson. Velma Jackson High School Foundation. Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in In a family of Alcornites, Mr. Cole is married Zachary is a very special young man who has congratulating CB&I on their 125th anniver- to Dr. Pallascene Bright Cole, father to two exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship sary. children: Rocky and Gilda and three grand- and leadership by taking an active part in the children: Jaylan, Christian, and Evan Elijah. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 314, and earn- f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. HONORING THE 26TH ANNIVER- in recognizing Mr. George S. Cole for his dedi- Zachary has been very active with his troop, SARY OF YOUNG ISRAEL OF cation to serving others in Madison County. participating in many scout activities. Over the BOCA RATON AND RABBI MAYER f many years Zachary has been involved with & HENNA ENGLANDER AND scouting, he has not only earned numerous YAAKOV & DR. JORIE LYONS HONORING RONALD AND LINDA merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- FARMER ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Zachary has contributed to his community HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH through his Eagle Scout project. OF FLORIDA HON. SAM GRAVES Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI commending Zachary Watson for his accom- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in Tuesday, March 4, 2014 and for his efforts put forth in achieving the honor of the 26th anniversary of Young Israel Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I highest distinction of Eagle Scout. of Boca Raton, Florida synagogue. I would like proudly pause to recognize Ronald and Linda f to recognize them for their service to the Jew- Farmer of Macon, Missouri. Ronnie and Linda were married on March 14, 1964 and will be CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COM- ish community of South Florida and the local celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on PANY CELEBRATES ITS 125TH community as a whole. ANNIVERSARY Founded in 1988, Young Israel of Boca March 9, 2014. Raton has served as a center of Jewish iden- Ronnie and Linda were married at the tity and education for the South Palm Beach Christian Church Parsonage in Kirksville, Mis- HON. KEVIN BRADY County community. I want to particularly ac- souri. Ronnie would work for 48 years at Con- OF TEXAS knowledge Rabbi Mayer and Henna Englander Agra, starting when he was a junior in high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Yaakov (Jay) and Dr. Jorie Lyons, the school up to his retirement in 2010. He was also very involved with the Boy Scouts and Tuesday, March 4, 2014 special honorees during the anniversary cele- bration, for their dedication to the synagogue American Legion baseball. Linda has also Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to and its emphasis on prayer, study, and com- served a very important role in her community, honor Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, a munity service. serving as a member of the Garden Club great corporate citizen as they celebrate 125 I would like to congratulate Young Israel of among other civic boards, while also playing years in business. Boca Raton synagogue, an extraordinary Jew- an instrumental role in preserving the history At its founding in 1889, Benjamin Harrison ish community of South Florida, on their 26th of Macon, including the Colonel Blees Mu- was President and the Dakotas, Montana and anniversary. Through their example, Young seum. Additionally, she currently serves on the Washington were becoming states, CB&I was Israel’s philosophy and spiritual guidance can Macon City Council. Whether taking long road establishing itself. extend far beyond South Florida. trips across the country, riding roller coasters Since its creation CB&I has evolved from a f at Six Flags and Worlds of Fun here in Mis- bridge design and iron company into an en- souri, or just taking in a Cardinals’ game at ergy industry problem solver that employs HONORING GEORGE S. COLE Busch Stadium, Ronnie and Linda have en- 50,000 people around the world, including joyed life together and look forward to what many Americans. CB&I is known for innova- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON the future has in store. tion in bulk liquid storage and its unwavering OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, support of oil exploration around the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along with Ronald and Linda Farmer’s three This company has come a long way from sons and their wives, seven grandchildren, the merger agreement between bridge de- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 two great-grandchildren and many friends and signer Horace Horton and the Kansas City Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- family, in congratulating them on this signifi- Wheelocks, George and William. During chal- er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public cant occasion and wishing them many more lenging international times, including World servant, Mr. George S. Cole. years of happiness together.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Mar 05, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR8.005 E04MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E293 TO COMMEMORATE THE 250TH AN- I am confident that Brown will continue to HONORING THE VICTIMS OF NIVERSARY OF BROWN UNIVER- grow in the next 250 years, and its hallowed SUMGAIT SITY halls will welcome brilliant and curious stu- dents for generations to come. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE Finally, on a personal note, I am proud to OF CALIFORNIA OF RHODE ISLAND have attended and graduated from Brown Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity, and I am even more proud to rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 4, 2014 resent this fine institution in the U.S. House of Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Representatives. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Congratulations on 250 years. commemorate the twenty-sixth anniversary of commemorate the 250th academic year of f the pogrom against people of Armenian de- Brown University. This prestigious institution scent in the town of Sumgait, Azerbaijan, has been a source of pride for Rhode Island IN RECOGNITION OF THE where Armenian civilians were massacred at since 1764 and was one of the first colleges MIDDLEBOROUGH MAY FLOWER the hands of the Azerbaijani regime. Begin- in the country. Throughout its history, Brown LODGE ning on February 27, 1988 and for three days, has attracted some of the best and brightest Azerbaijani mobs assaulted and killed Arme- talent from around the world, and is known for HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING nians. Hundreds of Armenians were wounded, a student body that is driven by a desire for OF MASSACHUSETTS women and young girls were brutally raped, free thought and self-determined education. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and many victims of all ages were burnt to Brown University is a treasured Rhode Island death after being tortured and beaten. The institution, and I am honored to recognize the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 carnage created thousands of ethnic Armenian integral role it has maintained in our commu- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to refugees, who had to leave everything behind nity for the last two and a half centuries. recognize the Middleborough May Flower to be looted or destroyed, including their As one of the oldest universities in the Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons homes and businesses. The Sumgait Pogroms United States, Brown University has infused upon the occasion of its one hundred and fif- were part of an organized pattern, and were its students with a deep and abiding dedica- tieth year of continued fellowship. proceeded by a wave of anti-Armenian rallies tion to public service. Brown’s student body is The Middleborough May Flower Lodge of throughout Azerbaijan, which culminated in the remarkably intelligent and high-achieving. But Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was for- 1990 Pogroms in Baku. this institution also challenges its students to mally organized on March 4, 1864. Since then, These crimes were never adequately pros- be more than intelligent; it challenges students the Lodge has provided fellowship, charity, ecuted by Azerbaijan authorities. Despite ef- to sincerely consider how they can make the education, and leadership to not just its mem- forts by the Government of Azerbaijan to world a better place. Brown University encour- bers, but also to the town of Middleborough cover up the events which occurred in Feb- ages its students to explore their interests and surrounding communities. Since its char- ruary 1988, survivors of the pogrom have while serving local communities in Providence, tering, the Lodge has actively increased its come forward with their stories. They told of the State of Rhode Island, the United States, membership, currently totaling to two hundred enraged mobs, which threw refrigerators and and throughout the global community. With its members. The Lodge has worked vigorously furniture, among other belongings from apart- famed Open Curriculum, this renowned univer- over the years to promote self-improvement, ment balconies and set them afire. Armenians sity stands as a monument of free thought, al- personal study, and social betterment through were dragged from their apartments. If they lowing students to challenge themselves to the ideals of philanthropy and community in- tried to run and escape, the mob attacked grow not only academically, but also as citi- volvement. My district in Massachusetts has them with metal rods, hatchets and knives be- zens of the world. great appreciation for the work that this Lodge fore the victims were thrown into the fire. Brown University has long drawn premier has done, and it serves as an example for The Sumgait massacres led to wider repris- talent from a wide range of academic dis- how community service and brotherhood can als against Azerbaijan’s ethnic minority, result- ciplines to historic College Hill. For example, benefit our nation. ing in the virtual disappearance of a once the Brown University BrainGate research team Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the thriving population of 450,000 Armenians living was recently recognized for its work devel- Middleborough May Flower Lodge of Ancient in Azerbaijan, and culminating in the war oping neurotechnology for individuals with Free and Accepted Masons upon this signifi- launched against the people of Nagorno neurologic disease, injury, or limb loss. Re- cant anniversary. I ask that my colleagues join Karabakh. That war resulted in thousands searchers and students at Brown have also me in congratulating them as well as wishing dead on both sides and created over one mil- been recognized for their work related to the them many more happy and productive years lion refugees in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. discovery of the Higgs Boson, Superfund ahead. In the years since the fighting ended, the cleanups in Rhode Island, and important ad- f people of Artsakh, the region’s ancestral vances in public health. In addition to gener- name, have struggled to build a functioning ating top-notch work on campus, Brown has UNIQUE LITHO democratic state in the midst of unremitting also graduated alumni who excel in the arts, hostility and threats from Azerbaijan, as well government, technology, medicine, business, HON. ED PERLMUTTER as incursions across the Line of Contact be- athletics, and a diverse set of other profes- OF COLORADO tween the two sides, such as the recent mur- sions. Some notable alumni include Horace IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES der of yet another Armenian soldier, Hrant Mann, the father of American public education, Poghosyan, in an unprovoked attack by Azer- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 philanthropist and businessman John Rocke- baijani troops against Armenian forces. Hatred feller Jr., President of the World Bank Dr. Jim Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise towards Armenians is both celebrated and in- Yong Kim, and the Honorable Janet Yellen, today to recognize and applaud Unique Litho culcated in Azeri youth, as exemplified by the who is the first woman to serve as Chair of for achieving 25 years of outstanding member- case of Ramil Safarov, an Azerbaijani army the Federal Reserve. And in my home state of ship in the West Chamber serving Jefferson captain who had confessed to the savage Rhode Island, alumni such as Governor Lin- County. 2004 axe murder of Armenian army lieutenant coln Chafee, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Membership in a Chamber of Commerce Gurgen Margaryan, while the latter slept. At Roberts, and former Attorney General Patrick comes with commitment, dedication and con- the time, the two were participating in a NATO Lynch have served in important positions in tribution to community. Chamber members are Partnership for Peace exercise in Budapest, government. leaders in the community mentoring other Hungary. After the murder, Safarov was sen- Over the past 250 years, Brown University’s businesses, creating positive environments for tenced to life in prison by a Hungarian court history has been deeply intertwined with our business to thrive. The West Chamber serving and imprisoned in Hungary. nation’s story. Brown has evolved during mo- Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- In 2012, Safarov was sent home to Azer- ments of tremendous transition—our fight for nization today due to members like Unique baijan, purportedly to serve out the remainder independence, the Civil War, the Great De- Litho. of his sentence. Instead of serving out his pression, the Industrial Revolution, and the I extend my deepest congratulations to sentence in an Azeri jail, he was pardoned, digital age—but it continues to reflect the prin- Unique Litho for 25 years of leadership and in- promoted to Major, given back pay and pa- ciples of nondiscrimination and freedom of spiration you provide in our community. I look raded through the streets of Baku in a dis- conscience rooted in Rhode Island’s founding. forward to many more years of your service. gusting and bloodthirsty welcome home.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Mar 05, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.007 E04MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 2014 With these appalling acts, the Azeri state re- The 6888 was shipped home to Fort Dix KAY EHALT minded the whole world why the people of and immediately disbanded. Anna Mae Rob- Artsakh must be allowed to determine their ertson Wilson was a member of this ‘‘Band of HON. ED PERLMUTTER own future and cannot be allowed to slip into Sisters’’, who served honorably, and whose OF COLORADO Aliyev’s clutches, lest the carnage of Sumgait story was largely untold and its successes not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 26 years ago serve as a foreshadowing of a celebrated. Mr. Speaker, Anna Mae Wilson Tuesday, March 4, 2014 greater slaughter. Mr. Speaker, the memory of Robertson and the 6888 Central Postal Direc- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise the victims of Sumgait must not be forgotten, tory Battalion performed above and beyond and it is our moral obligation to condemn today to recognize and applaud Kay Ehalt for expectations. I am proud to celebrate her 90th receiving the Unsung Hero Award from the crimes of hatred, in hope that history will not Birthday and her accomplishments as a vet- be repeated. West Chamber serving Jefferson County. eran and resident of Milwaukee. This award is given to an individual who f gives of their time and resources to ensure the IN TRIBUTE TO ANNA MAE f West Chamber remains a thriving and suc- WILSON ROBERTSON cessful organization. HONORING PASTOR DR. JOHN E. Kay Ehalt embodies all of the qualities of HON. GWEN MOORE CAMERON our unsung hero. Kay has been a West Chamber member since 1997. She was an OF WISCONSIN Ambassador from the beginning, a member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON the Friday morning Leads group and recently Tuesday, March 4, 2014 OF MISSISSIPPI joined the West Chamber Board of Directors. Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- You will find Kay wherever there is fun. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulate and honor a mother, volunteer and welcomes new members to events and makes veteran, Anna Mae Wilson Robertson. Mrs. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 everyone she meets feel important. Her work Robertson, a long-time resident of Milwaukee, with the West Chamber has left an indelible Wisconsin, will celebrate her 90th birthday Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- mark for future West Chamber members. with family and friends on March 8, 2014. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public I extend my deepest congratulations to Kay Annie Mae Wilson married John Robertson, servant, Pastor Dr. John E. Cameron who was Ehalt for this well-deserved honor from the who passed away in 1982, and their 33 year born on June 11, 1932, just outside of Hatties- West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I union produced 8 children. Mrs. Robertson burg, Mississippi in Petal. His parents were have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- work history included jobs at Marquette Uni- the late Mr. A.C. and Mrs. Courtney Cameron. cation and character in all her future endeav- versity and St. Camillus Health Center. He is the fourteenth of sixteen children. ors. Mrs. Robertson enlisted in the Army in 1945 f Pastor Cameron was educated in the and served in the Women’s Army Corps TRIBUTE TO WALTER EHLERS (WAC) 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion Springfield Vocational High School in Hatties- (The Six Triple Eight). The 6888 comprised of burg, Mississippi, where he graduated in 1951. 855 women has a long list of firsts and ac- He later attended Alcorn A and M College in HON. KEN CALVERT complishments, including the first African Lorman, Mississippi. He attended Rust Col- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American all-female battalion and the first and lege in Holly Springs, Mississippi where he re- ONLY all women battalion to be deployed ceived his B.S. degree. Pastor Cameron also Tuesday, March 4, 2014 overseas. The 6888 confronted life threatening attended the American Baptist Theological Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to German U Boats on route to Europe in Feb- Seminary in Nashville, Tennessee where his honor and pay tribute to a dear friend of mine, ruary, 1945 and upon their arrival in England major was social science (theology). Walter Ehlers. Walter passed away on Thurs- were greeted by Buzz Bombs. Pastor Cameron has been serving in a pas- day, February 20, 2014. A long time resident Letters and care packages vital to the mo- toral position for more than forty years. His of California, he was a pillar of the community rale of soldiers were delayed across Western first position was at First Baptist Church in Ox- and he will be deeply missed. Europe. The 6888 developed a new mail sys- ford, Mississippi. He is currently pastor at Walter was born May 7, 1921, in Junction tem housed in three air hangars from floor to Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Jack- City, Kansas, and was raised from humble be- ceiling for distribution to the 7 million Army, son, Mississippi where he has been since ginnings. While growing up, Walter spent Navy, Marine Corps, civilian and Red Cross 1970. Pastor Cameron has been active in nu- many long, but rewarding days on the farm. Personnel in Europe. The task was daunting merous organizations and actively involved in This quickly changed when news of World with many letters addressed improperly; some the civil rights movement extending back prior War II broke and both Walter and his brother, letters were over two years old, and nearly to his involvement with Dr. Martin Luther King Roland, decided that they wanted to join the 7500 Robert Smiths to be properly identified. Jr. Pastor Cameron worked with Dr. King on Army and serve their country. The fact that The working conditions were abysmal with no Walter was underage at the time of his deci- voter registration campaigns in the Hatties- heat in the hangars, windows blacked out due sion proved difficult, but after receiving special burg, Mississippi area. to air raids and the poor light contributed to permission from his parents, the Ehlers broth- eyestrain. However, the 6888 successfully Pastor Cameron has been involved in civic ers set out in 1940 to serve in the same unit. processed 65,000 pieces of mail on each of affairs which included his bid for the United Their duty spanned from Sicily to North Africa, the 3 shifts, 7 days a week. States Congress Fifth Congressional District in and became more intense as the war moved The 6888 operated under the challenges of the State of Mississippi. He was the director of along. As what would become known as ‘‘D- ‘‘dual segregation’’ being women and African the Hattiesburg Ministers’ Project and served Day’’ approached, Walter, 23, and his brother American; they were not allowed to sleep, as Ambassador to Central America. Presently, were split up into different units in an effort to shower or eat with other female personnel or he serves as a member of the Board of Direc- better chances that at least one of them would soldiers while in Birmingham, England. They tors of the Pearl River Valley Redevelopment survive the bloody attack. were housed in a former boarding school and Basin in Hinds County. The morning of June 6, 1944, Walter, a squad leader and staff sergeant, was tasked out of necessity operated their own mess hall, Pastor Cameron has been cited in Who’s hair salon, and motor pool adding to their with getting his 12 men safely through the Who in Black America, Notable Americans in workload. The 6888 completed their assign- danger zone on Normandy Beach and move the Bicentennial Era and Outstanding Commu- ment in 3 months instead of 6 months and inland in order to fulfill their mission of col- nity Leader. He has received a proclamation were then reassigned to Rouen, France. While lecting data on German troop activities. He from Mayor Dale Danks, Jr., a proclamation in France, they no longer faced the challenges and his squad survived several rounds of from Judge Alexander in Hinds County and he of segregation. Again the 6888 completed heavy fire as they moved along and Walter’s their assignment in 3 months in Rouen, served as a colonel on Governor Cliff Finch’s guidance to ‘‘run for cover’’ proved successful France and were reassigned to Paris, their staff. time and time again. On June 10, 1944, Wal- last assignment with the war ending a short Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ter’s squad came under such extreme fire that time later. Three women of the 6888 lost their in recognizing Pastor John E. Cameron for his the company commander ordered a with- lives overseas and were buried in France. dedication to serving others. drawal. Walter knew that in order to get his

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An enemy sniper managed to Major Brancato joined the Marine Corps Re- OF MISSISSIPPI shoot Walter in the back that fateful morning, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve in 1995 and worked his way up the but he still found a way to ensure that he and Tuesday, March 4, 2014 his fellow soldier, who had been more seri- ranks, earning his promotion to Major in 2012. ously injured, made it to safety. Because of He served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- his efforts and quick thinking, countless Allied Operation Enduring Freedom and the U.S. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public soldiers’ lives were saved that day. D-Day be- Southern Command’s Tradewinds operations servant, Mother Evelyn Marshall-Mays. Mother came a day that would live on as a costly suc- in Belize and Antigua-Barbuda. He is the re- Marshall spent her early years in historic cess for all Americans, and especially for Wal- cipient of the Global War on Terrorism Expedi- Mound Bayou, Mississippi with her parents, ter, when he found that his brother had not tionary Service Medal for Operation Iraqi Free- the late Alford and Evelyn Harvey Marshall, along with nine siblings. She graduated from survived. dom, the Operation Enduring Freedom Cam- After the war, Walter returned to Kansas for paign Medal and the NATO ISAF Medal for Mound Bayou High School in 1951. Mother Marshall married Eddie Lee Mays in a short time before permanently moving out service in Afghanistan. He is currently demobi- 1952, and they are the proud parents of five west to California. He had always dreamed of lized and serving as an artillery officer with the children. She worked diligently as a nurse for making it big in Hollywood and acting in mov- Third Battalion, 14th Regiment in Bristol, 25 years. Upon retirement, she operated a ies. Though he did earn one movie credit star- Pennsylvania and attending the Marine Corps’ daycare center for over eight years. ing as West Point Cadet Mike Shannon in the Command and Staff College Distance Edu- Mother Marshall is an integral part of Liberal 1955 film, ‘‘The Long Gray Line,’’ his desire to cation Program. Trinity Church of God in Christ, fulfilling nu- serve within the community quickly became merous roles: church mother, teacher of the his top priority. Walter accepted a job as a In addition to his service with the Marine Corps, Major Brancato is active in his local primary Sunday school class for 57 years; benefits counselor at the Veterans Administra- mentor for young children and young women tion soon after and went on to help his fellow community. He is a Trustee with the Amerigo Vespucci Society, a member of the Marine through conversation and an exemplary life- veterans in any way that he could for many style, holding true to Psalm 121, encouraging Corps League and a member of the Knights of years to come. everyone to love others and to follow God’s Columbus. He is currently pursuing his mas- It is no surprise that Walter became very Word and mandates. decorated over the years considering the im- ter’s degree in history at Monmouth University Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me mense service he committed to the United in West Long Branch. in recognizing Mother Evelyn Marshall-Mays States. He was the recipient of a Silver Star, Major Brancato is the son of Charles Eras- for her dedication to serving others. two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart for the inju- mus Brancato and Berenice Viali Johansson f ries he sustained in combat, and the nation’s and a graduate of Middletown High School HONORING NELLIE LONGSWORTH highest military award, a Medal of Honor. North. He received his bachelor’s degree in Throughout his life Walter was highly sought AS ‘‘A PIONEER IN PRESERVA- history from Loyola College, where he was after to attend speaking engagements, and TION’’ also a member of the Men’s Varsity Rowing also spoke to President Clinton and Queen Team and an inductee into Phi Alpha Theta Elizabeth II of England during the 50th Anni- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN versary of D-Day in France. He even found historical honor society. OF MARYLAND himself with an invitation to every presidential Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inauguration since Dwight D. Eisenhower’s. congratulating Major Brancato on his recogni- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Walter’s legacy will live on in the form of the tion as Man of the Year by the Amerigo Ves- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am writ- Walter D. Ehlers Community Center in Buena pucci Society and thanking him for his honor- ing to recognize Nellie Longsworth of Mary- Park, an action figure made in his likeness, able service to our nation. land. As Founding President of Preservation and the street named after him in Manhattan, Action, Ms. Longsworth was at the forefront of Kansas. f America’s preservation movement, working Walter is survived by his loving wife, Doro- tirelessly to protect historic places from de- thy; daughters, Cathy Metcalf and Tracy Kil- PLANET HONDA struction. patrick; son, Walter Jr.; sisters, Leona Porter, In 1974, historic preservationists came to- Marjorie Justin and Gloria Salberg; 11 grand- gether to create Preservation Action in order children and two great grandchildren. HON. ED PERLMUTTER to preserve our historic assets and make his- On Saturday, March 8, 2014, a memorial OF COLORADO toric preservation a national priority. From the service honoring Walter’s life will be held. Wal- historic rehabilitation tax credit to historic pres- ter will always be remembered for his incred- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ervation funding, Ms. Longsworth and Preser- ible leadership, service to our country, fear- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 vation Action built and deployed a grassroots lessness, contributions to the community and constituency empowered with information and love of family. His dedication to everything he Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise training to advance these worthy goals. did is truly a testament to a life lived well and today to recognize and applaud Planet Honda Mr. Speaker, Nellie Longsworth’s career is a legacy that will continue. I extend my condo- for achieving 25 years of outstanding member- the embodiment of the purposes underlying lences to Walter’s family and friends; although ship in the West Chamber serving Jefferson the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Walter may be gone, the light and goodness County. which read in part: he brought to the world remain and will never The spirit and direction of the Nation are be forgotten. Membership in a Chamber of Commerce founded upon and reflected in its historic f comes with commitment, dedication and con- heritage; tribution to community. Chamber members are The historical and cultural foundations of IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR CARLO leaders in the community mentoring other the Nation should be preserved as a living ROBERTO BRANCATO, USMCR part of our community life and development businesses, creating positive environments for in order to give a sense of orientation to the business to thrive. The West Chamber serving American people; HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- The preservation of this irreplaceable her- OF NEW JERSEY nization today due to members like Planet itage is in the public interest so that its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Honda. vital legacy of cultural, educational, aes- thetic, inspirational, economic, and energy Tuesday, March 4, 2014 I extend my deepest congratulations to benefits will be maintained and enriched for Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Planet Honda for 25 years of leadership and future generations of Americans. congratulate Major Carlo Roberto Brancato as inspiration you provide in our community. I All Americans who care about our nation’s he is honored as the Man of the Year by the look forward to many more years of your serv- cultural resources are indebted to, and in- Amerigo Vespucci Society of Long Branch, ice. spired by, Nellie Longsworth. As we observe

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I extend my deepest congratulations to f f Wells Fargo-Golden for 25 years of leadership and inspiration you provide in our community. WELLS FARGO-APPLEWOOD HONORING JAMES R. FIGGS I look forward to many more years of your service. HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON f OF COLORADO OF MISSISSIPPI HOUSTON RODEO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Tuesday, March 4, 2014 HON. TED POE Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- OF TEXAS today to recognize and applaud Wells Fargo- er, I rise today to honor an extraordinary Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Applewood for achieving 25 years of out- History honoree, Mr. James R. Figgs. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 standing membership in the West Chamber Mr. Figgs is an activist for the Civil Rights serving Jefferson County. Movement of Mississippi and the United Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it’s no se- Membership in a Chamber of Commerce States. He has participated in so many activi- cret that March is the month for Texas. Start- comes with commitment, dedication and con- ties of discrimination against people of color. ing with the Texas Declaration of Independ- tribution to community. Chamber members are Mr. Figgs was involved with the late Medgar ence on March 2, the fall of the defenders of leaders in the community mentoring other Evers of the NAACP Council Member through the Alamo on March 6, and one of my per- businesses, creating positive environments for Voter Registration. Blacks were not able to sonal favorite times of the year: the Houston business to thrive. The West Chamber serving register, because of their inability to pass a Livestock Show and Rodeo—the world’s larg- Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- written exam. est rodeo. All in the same week, Houston sad- nization today due to members like Wells He was involved as a youth college student dles up to reflect on Texas history and partake Fargo-Applewood. and as an employee of several organizations. in the Houston Livestock Show, where millions I extend my deepest congratulations to Mr. Figgs’ mother, Ruth E. Figgs, instilled in of people flock to from all over the world for Wells Fargo-Applewood for 25 years of leader- him as a little boy to always stand up for his this one-of-a-kind Texas tradition. ship and inspiration you provide in our com- rights. His mother was also a Civil Rights Everyone knows about the Texas stereo- munity. I look forward to many more years of Leader in Marks, MS. type. When ‘‘Northeasterners’’ find out I’m your service. Mr. Figgs has dedicated his entire life to from Texas, often times I am asked if people f working to make life a better place for the ride horses around town and if cowboy boots people of color. are worn every day. The truth is, during the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STUART Now Mr. Figgs is 71 years old and still fight- Rodeo season, that stereotype comes to life. COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL ing for just cause. For the past 45 years, he You bet you’ll see trial riders parading through has been fighting for the rights of people, downtown Houston. Most years, it’s on Texas HON. RUSH HOLT equal opportunities for jobs without discrimina- Avenue, the historic street built to accommo- OF NEW JERSEY tion, housing and protection from police bru- date the early longhorn cattle drives coming to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tality. town on their way to the rail station. Fun and games set aside, there is a very Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Mr. Figgs was a part of several marches and just to name a few, marched to free Nel- rich history behind the Houston Rodeo, in par- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, this year, Stuart son Mandela and marched to make sure poor ticular. The tradition began in 1931 when a Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in people had an opportunity to register and few men came up with a unique idea to get to- Princeton, New Jersey celebrates its 50th an- vote. Mr. Figgs stated that he has been gether and have a ‘‘Fat Stock Show.’’ As niversary as an independent, Catholic school marching and petitioning in Mississippi all of strange as it might have sounded back then, that prepares young women for lives of leader- his entire adult life. the idea worked. Year after year, the show ship and civic engagement. Stuart Country He learned from and worked for the late grew a little more. It used to be held in the Day School prides itself on educating young Aaron E. Henry, of the Mississippi NAACP Sam Houston Coliseum but has since been women of all faiths and fostering in them the and the late Ben L. Hooks, the National Direc- housed in different locations. I’ll never forget strength of individual thought and expression. tor of the NAACP for 16 years. Mr. Figgs is the first year the show made its way to the As- Over the years, I have been fortunate to still on the battlefield fighting until all of the trodome before officially landing at Reliant meet with the Stuart students who travel to dreams of the Civil Rights Leaders become a Park. Not to mention when the country music Washington, DC and to take them on a tour of reality. king, George Strait, honored and thanked the the Capitol Building. I am continuously im- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Astrodome for hosting so many years of the pressed with their interest in our country’s in recognizing Mr. James R. Figgs for his Houston Rodeo. He sang his famous ‘‘Cowboy governance and with their insightful, inquisitive dedication, hard work and being a part of Rides Away.’’ Other famous artists who have questions. After each visit, I come away in- history. performed include Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers, spired knowing they represent some of our f Gene Autry and my all-time favorite, Charlie country’s next generation of leaders. Pride. The success of the school and its students WELLS FARGO-GOLDEN To think that just a handful of men made it is not surprising. Even the main school build- their mission to show off their livestock and ing itself emphasizes the values of the school. HON. ED PERLMUTTER share their passion of agriculture with Texas Designed by New Jersey architect Jean OF COLORADO 83 years ago is fascinating. Not knowing the Labatut 50 years ago, the building is immune IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fate of their simple idea, the rodeo has to the changing fads and styles of our time. evolved into the world’s biggest and best- Original, warm, genuine, detailed down to the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 known livestock exhibition, the largest regular- height of each step, adjusted for the demands Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise season rodeo, some of the best musical per- of the 21st century, it is a model for emulation today to recognize and applaud Wells Fargo- formers, and the city’s most popular and pop- by other schools. And just like the building, its Golden for achieving 25 years of outstanding ular occasions. Additionally, the rodeo holds faculty and students embrace advancements membership in the West Chamber serving Jef- everything from the world’s largest barbeque in technology and pedagogy while remaining ferson County. cook-off to a Texas-size fair. true to the personal faith, intellectual values, Membership in a Chamber of Commerce Each year, Houston experiences a signifi- and social awareness so treasured by the Sa- comes with commitment, dedication and con- cant economic lift. With the millions of people cred Heart community. tribution to community. Chamber members are who travel to Houston for the rodeo, the city

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Five acres of land were given to Texans should take the utmost pride in. of pediatric research consortia through NIH fo- the Catholic Church and five acres were pur- The men of the Houston Rodeo are also cused on improving pediatric disease re- chased by Father John. known as the ‘‘founding fathers.’’ In 1930, they search, with a special emphasis on rare dis- On September 7, 1954 St. Gabriel Mission wanted to create more than just a rodeo. To eases like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). School for kindergarten through eighth grade put it simply, they wanted a rodeo with a pur- With better coordination, researchers can was founded by the Oblate Sisters of Provi- pose so they created a charitable event that quickly share best practices while fostering dence of Baltimore, Maryland, who were the contributed to the educational and scientific partnerships to make research and clinical first successful Roman Catholic sisterhood in advancement of Texas agriculture. Throughout trials more accessible to those afflicted. the world established by women of African de- the history of the Rodeo, it has awarded $300 The next step that Congress should take to scent. The sisters had been invited to Mound million to Texas youth in various forms, such support individuals with rare diseases is to Bayou by the Society of Divine Word Fathers as scholarships and educational programs. pass H.R. 460, the Patient’s Access to Treat- under Father John Bowman. The best part is, all the work is done by sev- ment Act (PATA), into law. This bipartisan bill The high school was added in 1958 and eral hundred generous volunteers. that I coauthored with Congressman MCKINLEY closed in 1961. The present church was built As Texans put on their cowboy hats and from West Virginia would stop insurance com- in 1960 and the convent was built in 1962. boots, and saddle up for the rodeo, a Texas- panies from moving vital medications—often After 30 years the Oblate sisters left and sized thank you goes out to all of the thou- treatment for rare disorders—into costly ‘‘spe- were followed by the Sisters of St. Agnes of sands of volunteers who make the Houston cialty tiers,’’ ending a significant financial bar- Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, who stayed five Livestock Show and Rodeo a success. For rier for insured individuals to access the care years; following from 1990–2001 by the Mis- those who have never been, this is like the they need. With over eighty cosponsors thus sionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart from Texas version of Mardi Gras, but with cowboy far, this bill has the opportunity to affect posi- Reading, Pennsylvania, who opened an early hats. And there’s nothing quite like it. For Tex- tive change in the lives of thousands of pa- childhood school after the grade school ans, it’s their cultural duty to attend. Every tients and their families. I encourage my col- closed. year, they know it’s a good time comin’. God leagues to join me as a cosponsor of this leg- In 1994 the upper grades closed and the bless Texas. And that’s just the way it is. islation to support all Americans currently liv- Early Childhood School opened for ages two f ing with rare diseases and those who will be through four year olds. In 1995 Sister Helen RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 28TH, diagnosed in the future. Papan, a Certified Parents as Teachers Edu- 2014 AS RARE DISEASE DAY f cator, arrived and started a parenting program. In 1997, the Gabriel Center was opened by B J HAMBLETON Christian Brother Tom Geraghty and in 1999 HON. LOIS CAPPS three Sisters of Mercy arrived. In 2001 the OF CALIFORNIA early childhood school closed and the building IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO became a community center for the citizens of Tuesday, March 4, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mound Bayou to continue their legacy of being Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, Friday, February an asset to an improvised community. The 28, 2014 was Rare Disease Day. And that is Tuesday, March 4, 2014 current Executive Director, Sister Donald Mary why I rise to let Americans know the impor- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Lynch, joined St. Gabriel Mercy Center in tance of research, recognition and advocacy today to recognize and applaud B J 2001 and continued to expand on program of- that is critical for individuals facing a rare dis- Hambleton for receiving the Ambassador of ferings. ease diagnosis—and their families. The over the Year award from the West Chamber serv- In 2002 the Mound Bayou County Library 6000 rare disease can be characterized by a ing Jefferson County. opened in the center. The library closed in large range of disorders and symptoms, some The West Chamber Ambassadors are the 2010 due to renovations of the center and was of which are relatively common. In the United hospitality arm of the Chamber. They help relocated and reopened in 2011 to its current States, a disease is considered rare when it members by inviting them to events, intro- location in the Mound Bayou Community Facil- affects fewer than 200,000 persons, and 50% ducing them to each other and making new ity Building. Sister Donald Mary Lynch is very of rare diseases affect children. members feel a part of the West Chamber involved in the community of Mound Bayou: While we have made important stride in the family more quickly. working with school officials, former and cur- diagnosis and treatment of many rare dis- B J has been an Ambassador since 2009, rent city officials, partnering with the local eases, far too many remind without any treat- and when it comes to helping out, B J is the AARP chapter, working with the Taborian ment or cure. Additionally, these individuals first person to volunteer. She is dedicated to Project, serving on Congressman Thompson’s are too-often misdiagnosed, or given the helping members get the most out of their Military Advisory Board and other civic organi- wrong treatments due to a lack of scientific membership. You can find B J staffing the reg- zations. knowledge and information. istration tables at most Chamber events, and St. Gabriel Mercy Center offers numerous Despite these troubling facts, there is some she is known for her quick response to the programs and services to the community of good news. Scientific progress continues to many questions members ask. Mound Bayou and the surrounding commu- make it possible to cure previously-untreatable I extend my deepest congratulations to B J nities such as: the Parent Education and Fam- conditions. For example, the Ear Foundation Hambleton for her well-deserved honor from ily Support program, which serves families of Santa Barbara, California has recently done the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. throughout pregnancy until children reach the ground-breaking research into Patulous Eusta- I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- age of three; Parent Educators visit the new chian Tube (pET) dysfunction. This rare dis- cation and character in all her future accom- family in their home each month; Senior Out- ease occurs as a result of the Eustachian tube plishments. reach Program; Parents as Teachers; GED in the ear continuously staying open. Because f Program; St. Gabriel’s Closet; Computer and symptoms include a feeling of ear fullness or Learning Lab; and Basic Emergency Needs & oceanic roaring sounds, many physicians are HONORING ST. GABRIEL MERCY Jobs Opportunities Programs. unaware of the disorder and as such are un- CENTER St. Gabriel Mercy Center continues the leg- able to properly diagnose. Thanks to similar acy of being a forerunner as a champion of research organizations, patient groups, private HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON civil rights, offering opportunities for the less foundations, and federal research leaders like OF MISSISSIPPI fortunate, when others are afraid to take the the National Institute of Health (NIH), patients IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lead. with rare conditions are finding increased re- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Tuesday, March 4, 2014 lief. in recognizing an amazing Civil Rights Organi- Additionally, Congress has been making Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- zation for their dedication for change and moves to encourage better coordination er, I rise today to honor a remarkable Civil equality.

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Mr. Speaker, I Prize in Education Award, Outstanding Indi- his late wife Emeline in 1952, and raised two rise today regarding one missed vote on Feb- vidual Contribution to K–12 Online Learning daughters—the late Ms. Jacqueline Manson ruary 28, 2014. Had I been present for rollcall Award and the Florida Diversity Council’s and Ms. Keisha Manson. William Manson is 86, on the amendment offered by Mr. CUM- Multicultural Award in Education, just to name survived by his daughter Keisha, and his two MINGS of Maryland to H.R. 899, striking the re- a few. grandchildren Mr. Isaac J. Veale and Ms. quirement that independent regulatory agen- Florida Virtual School has received state, Sarina F. Veale. cies comply with Unfunded Mandates Reform national and international awards for pio- There is no question that William’s legacy of Act, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ neering online education. Among the numer- hard work and determination will live on not f ous awards received last year, the School re- only through his family, but in each of the lives ceived Elearning! Media Group’s 2013 Learn- he influenced and touched. I ask my col- SHILOH HOME, INC. ing! 100 Award for being named one of the leagues to join me in honoring the life of Mr. top 100 learning organizations in the world. William Henry Manson, Jr. HON. ED PERLMUTTER I am truly grateful for Julie’s work to provide f world-class, accessible online education to OF COLORADO ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Floridians and students around the world. Our community, our state and our students are Tuesday, March 4, 2014 better due to her service. HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise f today to recognize and applaud Shiloh Home, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Inc. for achieving 25 years of outstanding ON THE PASSING OF MR. WILLIAM Tuesday, March 4, 2014 membership in the West Chamber serving Jef- HENRY MANSON, JR. IN REC- OGNITION OF HIS MANY CON- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ferson County. today to recognize and applaud St. Anthony Membership in a Chamber of Commerce TRIBUTIONS TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Hospital for receiving the Large Business of comes with commitment, dedication and con- the Year Award from the West Chamber serv- tribution to community. Chamber members are ing Jefferson County. leaders in the community mentoring other HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD This award is given to an organization which businesses, creating positive environments for OF NORTH CAROLINA exemplifies leadership, collaboration and gives business to thrive. The West Chamber serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES back to the community. Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 St. Anthony Hospital moved to Lakewood, nization today due to members like Shiloh Colorado in 2011. In two years they have Home, Inc. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to grown to 1600 employees and a campus at I extend my deepest congratulations to Shi- acknowledge and pay tribute to the life and 90% capacity in the medical office buildings. loh Home, Inc. for 25 years of leadership and contributions of Mr. William Henry Manson, Jr. They also bring substantial financial invest- inspiration you provide in our community. I For 88 years William Manson was a vital part ment, vibrancy and first class medical care to look forward to many more years of your serv- of communities across North Carolina. On our community. ice. February 27, 2014, he passed away in I extend my deepest congratulations to St. f Williamston, NC after a long and courageous Anthony Hospital for this well-deserved honor fight with cancer. from the West Chamber serving Jefferson RECOGNIZING JULIE YOUNG Mr. Manson was born in Martin County, County. I am proud to have this crown jewel North Carolina to Mrs. Artimissie Tyner Man- in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. son and Mr. William Henry Manson on May 3, HON. DANIEL WEBSTER f OF FLORIDA 1925. He was raised on his grandfather’s farm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which undoubtedly helped to develop his work OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL ethic and guide him throughout his life and ca- DEBT Tuesday, March 4, 2014 reer. William joined the Back Swamp Church Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is of Christ when he was eight years old, and HON. MIKE COFFMAN with sincere appreciation that I recognize Julie went on to serve as a Sunday school teacher OF COLORADO Young for her extraordinary leadership of Flor- and as Church Treasurer for many years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ida Virtual School. This month, Julie an- Much of Mr. Manson’s success and con- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 nounced her retirement after 30 years of serv- tributions can be attributed to his passion for ice in public education, including 17 years as education, which seemed to grow with each Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January President and CEO of Florida Virtual School. year. He graduated from Williamston Colored 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Julie took the helm of Florida Virtual School, High School in 1944 and went on to graduate fice, the national debt was the country’s first, state-wide Internet-based from North Carolina College at Durham, now $10,626,877,048,913.08. public high school, at its inception in 1997. known as North Carolina Central University, in Today, it is $17,463,228,562,652.94. We’ve Building upon her previous experience as a 1948 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. added $6,836,351,513,739.86 to our debt in 5 teacher and Education Instructional Specialist William also studied at New York University, years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- with IBM, Julie’s vision to provide high quality, the University of California at Los Angeles, tion, our economy, and our children could online courses to students throughout the and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical have avoided with a balanced budget amend- state of Florida has met our students’ needs State University. His love for education en- ment. and revolutionized education. Florida Virtual abled him to give back to students as a teach- f School has grown exponentially to provide on- er, attendance counselor, and sports official in HONORING MR. CLINTON AND MRS. line learning opportunities for students in kin- Martin County. BEULAH MELTON dergarten through high school, including a Beyond the classroom, William Manson left wide offering of elective and advanced place- an indelible mark on many eastern North HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ment courses. Today, Florida Virtual School is Carolinians. He served on the Martin County OF MISSISSIPPI an award-winning Florida public school district Board of Commissioners for more than 20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving more than 410,000 enrollments. years, where he was a strong advocate for Julie has earned numerous awards for her community residents. He was also the founder Tuesday, March 4, 2014 leadership and innovation in education. Last and owner of Manson Mortuary, helping griev- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- year, Julie received the Orlando Business ing families through some of their most difficult er, this month is Black History month and I

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Chamber members are champions of the poor and the vulnerable, the quire some extraordinary feat but sometimes leaders in the community mentoring other Diocese of El Paso operates one of the larg- simply being innocent and unjustly victimized. businesses, creating positive environments for est legal aid clinics in the southwest and pro- This is the case, Mr. Speaker with Mr. Melton business to thrive. The West Chamber serving vides health care and education to thousands and his wife, Mrs. Melton. They were two Jefferson County is a strong and vibrant orga- in my community. It has also welcomed and young African Americans living in the small nization today due to members like Olinger given shelter to migrants and refugees from town of Glendora, MS working hard and rais- Crown Hill Cemetery and Mortuary. Mexico and around the world. ing their four children. He was a gas station I extend my deepest congratulations to The Diocese of El Paso has been of the El attendant but her occupation was never men- Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery and Mortuary for Paso community for one hundred years. I in- tioned because her murder was covered up 25 years of leadership and inspiration you pro- vite my colleagues to recognize their history of and only mentioned as a reckless driving inci- vide in our community. I look forward to many service as they embark on their next century. dent and not really spoken of. more years of your service. f Clinton Melton, Murdered: On December 3, f 1955, Mr. Melton, a 33 year old gas station at- MAYOR STEVE BURKHOLDER tendant of Lee McGarrh Firestone gas station PERSONAL EXPLANATION in Glendora, went outside to gas up the car HON. ED PERLMUTTER that Elmer Otis Kimball was driving. The car HON. TIM GRIFFIN OF COLORADO belonged to J.W. Milam, who had been acquit- OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ted on September 23, 1955 for the mutilation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 4, 2014 and murder of Emmett Louis Till. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 The story goes that Mr. Kimball asked for Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise $2 worth of gas but because the amount Mr. Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I today to recognize and applaud Mayor Steve Melton actually put in the car was not $2 was delayed and missed rollcall vote No. 40 Burkholder for receiving the first annual Steve (amount unknown) he was killed. Mr. Kimball on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award from the had become enraged about the gas, and very If I had been present, I would have voted West Chamber serving Jefferson County. loud and publicly vowed to return and kill Mr. ‘‘nay’’ for the Motion to Recommit H.R. 3590, The award is given to an individual who is Melton—a promise he kept, returning shortly the Sportmen’s Heritage and Recreational En- recognized as a ‘‘shining star’’ due to their thereafter leaving only to retrieve his shotgun. hancement (SHARE) Act of 2013. leadership and contributions in making Jeffer- Mr. Clinton Melton was killed instantly in front f son County a better place to reside. of three witnesses (the owner, a friend, and a Mayor Burkholder spent his adult life con- bystander) leaving behind his young wife and PERSONAL EXPLANATION tributing to the betterment of Jefferson County children. and their residents. Steve’s accomplishments The trial of Elmer Otis Kimball, as in the HON. JOHN LEWIS are many. They include serving as past Presi- Emmett Till’s murder trial held at the Sumner OF GEORGIA dent of the Colorado Municipal League, a Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Metro Mayors Executive Com- mittee and serving as fellow of the Institute on (Tallahatchie County), resulted in yet another Tuesday, March 4, 2014 ‘‘not guilty’’ verdict. the Common Good at Regis University. Beulah Clinton, Murdered: She was a wife Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I missed votes Steve’s latest quest is making sure every and mother of four who didn’t deserve being during the week of February 10th due to eye two and three year old from high risk or vul- murdered and forgotten about. Therefore Mr. surgery. nerable families are preschool ready through Speaker, I rise today to also make sure her Had I been present, I would have cast the the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP). life is not forgotten by telling her story. At that following votes: on rollcall No. 55, I would Steve is a founding member of the PCHP time, the acquittal and humiliation of the Em- have voted ‘‘yes;’’ on rollcall No. 56, I would Jeffco Advisory Group. Their mission is to mett Till murder trial was a fresh wound in have voted ‘‘yes;’’ on rollcall No. 57, I would positively impact school readiness and long Glendora, home of the murdered, and across have voted ‘‘yes;’’ on rollcall No. 58, I would term learning. entire Tallahatchie County. But, as a mother have voted ‘‘no;’’ on rollcall No. 59, I would I extend my deepest congratulations to and wife, Mrs. Melton would not let that stop have voted ‘‘no;’’ on rollcall No. 60, I would Mayor Steve Burkholder for this well-deserved her. In March, 1956 one day, while out driving have voted ‘‘no;’’ on rollcall No. 61 regarding honor from the West Chamber serving Jeffer- in an effort to gather information for the up- the Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, I son County. I have no doubt Mayor coming murder trial of her husband, Mrs. would have voted ‘‘yes;’’ on rollcall No. 62, I Burkholders’s commitment to community will Melton was forced off the road into a bayou. would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ be felt by Jefferson County residents for years In the car she had two of her small children, f to come. Debris and Clinton Melton, Jr. Both were res- f HONORING THE CENTENNIAL AN- cued by a relative who saw the car while driv- NIVERSARY OF THE ROMAN RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED ing by. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EL PASO SERVICE OF MR. JOHN MORAN Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the late Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Beu- lah Melton for Black History Month, whose HON. BETO O’ROURKE HON. JEFF MILLER lives were cut short for no justifiable reason OF TEXAS OF FLORIDA from the Mississippi Second Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Tuesday, March 4, 2014 f Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise OLINGER CROWN HILL CEMETERY recognize the Catholic Diocese of El Paso as today to recognize a special individual whose AND MORTUARY they celebrate their 100 year anniversary. contributions to this country, especially its vet- El Paso and the Catholic Church have erans, are innumerable. His name is John HON. ED PERLMUTTER shared a long history. The El Paso region was Moran, and he has just retired from Federal OF COLORADO settled by Franciscan missionaries in the service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1600s. Since then, the Catholic Church has Labor for the Veterans’ Employment and contributed to El Paso in many important Training Service. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 ways. From the founding of the first hospital in Last week, John closed out a career that Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise El Paso, Hotel Dieu; to building the Ysleta has spanned 35 years of dedicated service to today to recognize and applaud Olinger Crown Mission, the oldest continuously operating his country. His accomplishments in that time

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In 1979, he graduated from Norfolk, Jacksonville and San Diego in the expanding their terrorist and criminal networks Westfield State University with a Bachelor’s U.S. He received his education, training, nu- in Senegal and Gambia. Degree in Criminal Justice. As I stated earlier, merous awards and certificates while serving In Europe, Iran has attempted to assas- he began his Federal career as a member of in the Navy. sinate foreign diplomats and tourists. the United States Capitol Police, then, later as Mr. White serves on the Yazoo City Cham- A 2012 attack in Bulgaria killed six and in- a Federal Air Marshal/Special Agent with the ber of Commerce, FCC Community Develop- jured 32 people. Other attacks were also FAA. Throughout his 35 year career, Mr. ment Board and member of the American Le- planned in Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Moran progressed through a variety of mana- gion. Larry W. White is Founder, President The same has been true in Asia. Iran and gerial and senior executive positions: and CEO of AA Calibration Services, LLC, a Hezbollah have planned numerous plots in Special Agent in Charge, Washington, D.C. fast growing measurement and repair service India and Thailand. Civil Aviation Security Field Office; for test and measurement equipment users, Perhaps most troubling is Iran’s expansion Chief of Staff, FAA Office of Airports; Pro- that was founded in 2004 after Larry became into Latin America and the fact that our State gram Assessment and Evaluation Officer, in unemployed, with the closing of L–3 Commu- Department denies it is happening to this very the Office of Civil Aviation Security; nication’s calibration lab. Larry purchased L–3 day. Director, of the Red Team and Explosives Communication’s lab equipment and formed of Despite clear evidence that Hezbollah is Security Division, at the Office of Civil Aviation AA Calibration Services on the Main Street of colluding with drug organizations to launder Security. Yazoo City, MS, he was the sole employee. money and gather support, the Obama Admin- Following the attacks on September 11th, Rejected by banks for loans, Larry worked Mr. Moran played a crucial role in helping to istration continues to downplay this threat. and saved to expand his business in 2010. Hezbollah uses Venezuela banks to launder shape the legislation that founded the Trans- Today, AA Calibration Services, LLC, located portation Security Administration (TSA) and hundreds of millions of dollars a year and at 111 Roosevelt Hudson Drive in Yazoo City, smuggle narcotics to U.S. and European mar- was instrumental in building it from the ground MS, employs eighteen and has a customer up. For his hard work and dedication, Mr. kets. base of about one hundred. It has also conducted terrorist training on Moran received a September 11th Service Mr. White is a member of King Solomon M. Margarita Island for recruits from Venezuela Medal from the Secretary of Transportation in B. Church. In his free time he enjoys attending and other Latin American countries. recognition of his pivotal role and unwavering family functions, playing dominos, golf, fishing, No one is safe, including Americans abroad service to his country. and watching the Chicago Bears. and even here at home. He then became the TSA Assistant Admin- Mr. White is married to Dorothy White and istrator responsible for all aspects of training to that union they have five children: Jamie, In October 2011, the Saudi Ambassador to of a workforce of over 50,000 personnel and Anthony, Etoya, Yolanda and Ariel. the U.S. was targeted in Washington, DC. served as Vice Chair of the Federal Law En- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me There is strong evidence linking Hezbollah forcement Training Accreditation Board. In in recognizing Mr. Larry W. White for his pas- and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to 2005, Mr. Moran was asked to serve as the sion and dedication to serving our great Coun- this attack. acting Associate Administrator. try and desire to make a difference in the lives Anyone who hoped that the new Iranian Mr. Moran’s final Federal service was as the of others. President Hassan Rouhani would have stopped all this is wrong. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Veterans Em- f ployment and Training Service or VETS at the Like his predecessor, he continues to sup- Department of Labor. In this position, Mr. IRAN SUPPORT FOR TERRORISM port terrorism. Moran was the go-to executive during a lead- WORLDWIDE Just last month Iran’s parliament claimed ership transition in which he was responsible that Hezbollah has ‘‘tens of thousands’’ of mis- for important veterans employment programs HON. TED POE siles prepared for a battle with Israel. such as the Jobs for Veterans State Grant OF TEXAS Director of National Intelligence, James program, the Homeless Veterans Reintegra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clapper, described it best when he said the tion Program, the Women’s Homeless Vet- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Iran–Hezbollah relationship was ‘‘a partnership erans Reintegration Program, the Incarcerated agreement, with the Iranians as the senior Veterans Program, the Veterans Retraining Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, recent at- partner.’’ Assistance Program, and the Transition As- tention on Iran has focused on its nuclear International efforts to combat this expand- sistance Program. Literally thousands of vet- weapons program—but this is not the whole ing threat have improved, but still fall short of erans are now employed because of John picture. what needs to be done. Moran’s dedication to the betterment of those Iran is also the world’s largest state sponsor I commend the European Union for black- who have worn the nation’s military uniforms. of terrorism. listing Hezbollah’s military wing, but they must On behalf of the House Committee on Vet- Using both its own military operatives and understand that there are not two separate erans’ affairs, I wish John and his family every its proxy Hezbollah, Iran has planned attacks Hezbollahs. success in the future. around the globe. There is one Hezbollah. The military wing Iran has no problem sending members of its and political wing are not separate. The entire f Revolutionary Guard Corps and Quds Force to organization needs to be sanctioned in order HONORING LARRY W. WHITE target Western interests abroad. for those tools to really bite. They also have their very own terrorist orga- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON nization—Hezbollah—to do their bidding. 2014 marks the 30 year anniversary of The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Iran’s placement on the State Department’s OF MISSISSIPPI ‘‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’’ list. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funds, trains, arms, and directs Hezbollah, one of the world’s deadliest terrorist organizations. This problem will only get worse if the Ad- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Years ago Hezbollah was a limited, regional ministration allows Iran to develop nuclear Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- threat. Today, it is an international movement. weapons. er, I rise today to honor a self motivated and Right now, Hezbollah is most actively en- Clearly, it is time for the United States and innovative man, Mr. Larry W. White. Mr. White gaged in Syria. its allies to develop a coherent and com- has shown what can be done through tenacity, With Iran’s backing, Hezbollah supports the prehensive plan to stop Iranian-backed ter- dedication and a desire to achieve. murderous Assad regime, which slaughters in- rorism. Mr. White was born January 26, 1959 in nocent Syrians every day. We can start by renewing the sanctions on Cannonsburg, MS; he is the second of seven Without Hezbollah, Assad would have been Iran rather than easing them. Iran only can be children. His mother Josephine Jackson is his defeated. Instead, Iran has stayed in the fight forced to do the right thing internationally be- greatest inspiration. and more than 140,000 lives have been lost. cause their moral code regarding right and After high school Mr. White proudly served Unfortunately, Iran and Hezbollah are not wrong is amiss. his country from 1977 to 1997 in the U.S. confined to attacks in the Middle East. And that’s just the way it is.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Mar 05, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04MR8.019 E04MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 4, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E301 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. Mrs. Alice Geishecker to the United States HONORING BETHEL AFRICAN SRINIVASA YEGNASUBRAMANIAN House of Representatives and this great Na- METHODIST EPISCOPAL tion upon the occasion of her retirement. Alice HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. is a true American patriot with over 38 com- OF NEW JERSEY bined years of supporting Military members HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and families. OF MISSISSIPPI Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Since September 2001, Ms. Geishecker IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served as a Congressional Liaison Represent- recognize Dr. Srinivasa Yegnasubramnian (Dr. ative with the United States Air Force House Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Mani). The title of Dharmatma was recently Liaison Office. In this capacity, she was re- bestowed upon Dr. Mani by His Holiness Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sponsible for maintaining a continuous Air Shankarachari. As the first United States cit- er, I rise today to honor a pillar of the commu- izen and only the third person to be awarded Force presence in the United States House of nity, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal. Beth- this title, Dr. Mani’s prestigious honor is truly Representatives. Her primary role was to fa- el AME has served as a catalyst for the Afri- deserving of this body’s recognition. cilitate personal contacts between Air Force can American growth in Warren County and Dr. Mani serves as Chairman of the Hindu leaders, Members of Congress, key personnel the State of Mississippi. American Temple and Cultural Center in and professional House staff. She monitored Morganville, New Jersey and Chairman of the ever-changing political environment on Founded in 1864 by Pastor Page Tyler, a Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation, USA Capitol Hill to advise the Secretary of the Air missionary from Indiana, Bethel was the first (SVBF) in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. As the Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Alice African Methodist Episcopal church in Mis- leader of these organizations, Dr. Mani over- was the primary focal point for administrative sissippi. It is known as The Mother Congrega- sees the many activities and outreach efforts tion of African Methodism in the state. Al- provided to the communities and ensure that functions within the office to include all logistical support for events, Congressional though other black churches have earlier his- the centers provide outstanding spiritual and tories, they were organized as Methodist Epis- community service. Additionally, under Dr. member travel departures and arrivals, and copal and later united under the A.M.E. reli- Mani’s leadership, SVBF has seen significant movements of Senior Air Force Leadership accomplishments and growth, including the within the Capitol complex. This endeared her gion. Bethel, however, was the first congrega- establishment of the first goshala to be associ- to many Members of Congress and their of- tion organized by the A.M.E. connection in ated with a Hindu Temple in the United States fices. Mississippi and the second in the southern and the construction of a monastery and tem- United States. Prior to joining the Air Force Liaison Office ple in Toronto, Canada. Bethel has a rich legacy as her members Over the years, Dr. Mani has been recog- in the House of Representatives, Alice worked nized by various organizations in both the as a contract employee in 1978 with University served as pioneers in progressing African- United States and India for his humanitarian of Maryland at Camp Pieri, Wiesbaden, Ger- American culture greatly forward in the State efforts. In addition to his most recent title of many and took her oath to federal service on of Mississippi. The first African-American Ma- Dharmatma, Dr. Mani has also been honored July 5, 1989 working Family Support Services sonic Lodge in Mississippi was organized at with the titles of Dharma Chintamani (the at the United States Military Academy at West Bethel in 1875 by the first Pastor of Bethel, crown-Pearl of Righteous Thoughts) and Point. Alice also worked with North Atlantic Reverend Dr. T.W. Stringer, a freeman from Dharma Rakshamani (the crown-pearl of pro- Treaty Organization (NATO) liaison officers at Canada. Adding to her history, in 1890, Camp- tector of Dharma), among many other honors. bell College, the first African-American College Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in the Army Command and General Staff Col- in Mississippi was established and operated celebrating Dr. Srinivasa Yegnasubramnian’s lege, Directorate of Combat Development, Fort honor of being conferred as Dharmatma. He Leavenworth, Kansas and various divisions from an adjoining building to Bethel. The col- continues to provide outstanding leadership, within the acquisition community and with the lege moved to Jackson, MS in 1897 and was service and dedication to the Hindu faith and Director of Manpower in the Pentagon. absorbed by Jackson State University. the community. Alice had a varied and full civil servant ca- In 1992 Bethel was placed on the National f reer, but also served as a dedicated Army Register of Historic Places in the United RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED spouse to her husband Alan, a retired Lieuten- States and the City of Vicksburg captures SERVICE OF ALICE GEISHECKER ant Colonel; loving mother to her three chil- Bethel’s historic significance with inclusion of a dren, Cassie, Angelina, and Julie; and grand- 19th Century Bethel and Congregation on its HON. JEFF MILLER mother of eight. Mr. Speaker. On behalf of the Riverfront Murals. OF FLORIDA entire United States Congress, it is an honor Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize the career and service of Mrs. in recognizing Bethel African Methodist Epis- Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Alice Geishecker. My wife Vicki and I con- copal for its rich heritage and dedication to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am gratulate Alice and wish her and her family all serving others and giving back to the commu- privileged to recognize the contributions of the best. nity.

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