July 26, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1337 Greeks began a series of competitions that ‘‘Yes, Mayor, I’ll get on it’’ are how most of Saraland’s amazing achievement is not only would develop into an international tradition of my conversations with Jimmie end. She is a a model for Alabama, but for the nation. It is incredible scale. The serve as close advisor, confidant, and most of all a true proof positive that when a community unites an opportunity to demonstrate athletic and friend. Blessed with a wonderful sense of behind a goal, it can succeed. We should all mental ability, strength, and spirit for both indi- humor, Jimmie is a keen observer of the peo- look to Saraland’s example. viduals and nations. The Olympics bring mil- ple she serves and of the community in which On behalf of the people of Alabama, I would lions of diverse people together, all with one she lives. I want America to know about this like to extend my congratulations to the hope: to see their country win. For our Nation, tireless champion of East Texas who gives Saraland School System, its leaders, students the Olympic Games help us to find our com- back more than could ever be asked of her. and the community at large. Job well done! mon ground and allow us to come together to Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to f support the young men and women who rep- wish Jimmie Ruth Cooley a very Happy 80th resent our great country. Birthday and many more years of happiness COMMENDING VETERANS OF THE I am honored to recognize the outstanding to come. KOREAN CONSTABULARY individuals from Orange County that will rep- f resent our Nation this summer in London, HON. LEE TERRY HONORING SARALAND SCHOOLS England. For their patriotism and excellence in OF NEBRASKA FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT athletics, I’d like to recognize JW Kumpholz IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Water Polo), Courtney Mathewson (Water Thursday, July 26, 2012 Polo), Lauren Wenger (Water Polo), Samuel HON. JO BONNER Mikulak (Gymnastics), Tyler Clary (Swimming), OF ALABAMA Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kate Ziegler (Swimming), Russell Holmes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor veterans of the Korean Constabulary for (), (Volleyball), Paul Thursday, July 26, 2012 their outstanding sacrifice and service during the hard years leading up to the establishment Lotman (Volleyball), (Volleyball), Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to (Volleyball), Brian Thorton of the Republic of Korea. the attention of the House the exemplary The Korean Constabulary was originally es- (Volleyball), David McKienzie (Volleyball), Clay achievement of the Saraland School System, Stanley (Volleyball), (Volleyball), tablished in 1946 in order to provide support which recently garnered the highest rating of to Korean National Police during the unifica- Danielle Scott (Volleyball), performance from its accreditation agency. (Volleyball), Matt Anderson (Volleyball), and tion and independence of . They What’s even more remarkable about this ac- would eventually serve as the Republic of (Volleyball). We are all proud of complishment is that the Saraland School Sys- you. Korea Army in 1948. tem was founded just four short years ago. During the years of 1946 and 1948, the Ko- Thank you again, and good luck to each of All too often, local news across America is you. Bring home the gold for Team U.S.A. rean Constabulary undertook internal security filled will stories about failing schools and de- tasks on behalf of the Military f clining scholastic standards. Indeed, our edu- Government in Korea and the people of South CELEBRATING THE 80TH BIRTH- cational system is being challenged like never Korea, defending their fledging country against DAY OF JIMMIE RUTH COOLEY before from a historic recession and dwindling internal unrest. revenues. But America is still the land of op- The Korean Constabulary believe they have HON. KEVIN BRADY portunity for those imbued with vision and a been treated unfairly due to their exclusion dedication to make a difference. OF TEXAS from benefits offered under the Republic of Four years ago, the City of Saraland defied IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Korea’s Military Pension Act. They have not the odds by seeking control of its local schools Thursday, July 26, 2012 been granted pension, financial aid for with the goal of raising the quality of education healthcare or military awards for their years of Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise for its children. The Saraland School System distinguished service because their years of today to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend set a goal to provide every student a ‘‘world- service before 1950 are unaccounted for be- and a true East Texas treasure, Jimmie Ruth class education.’’ This goal was successfully cause the Constabulary was under the juris- Cooley. She is a shining example of hard work met in June when Saraland received the top diction of the Department of National Defense and the success that follows. rating of ‘‘highly functional’’ for the school sys- during the years of 1946 and 1948. A three term mayor of her beloved Wood- tem’s vision and purpose. The high praise The Korean Constabulary would like to be ville, Jimmie has been a tireless, enthusiastic came from AdvanceED, formerly known as the honored by the Republic of Korea for their he- advocate for her community, for Tyler County, Southern Association of Colleges and roic service during such an unstable time in for East Texas and in fact the Lone Star State Schools. the country’s history. where she has left her mark as well. Saraland also received the accreditation Today, I honor all of the Veterans of the Ko- When it comes to accomplishing tasks and agency’s second highest rating in six other rean Constabulary and commend them for overcoming hurdles—Jimmie has got it cov- areas: governance and leadership; teaching their bravery and support to the United States ered. One of her dear friends, Mary Jane and learning; documenting and using results; Military Government in Korea. Neal, summed it up best, saying ‘‘She likes to resources and support systems; stakeholder f get things done’’. communications and relationships; and com- And she has. Over the years Mayor Cooley mitment to continuous improvement. RECOGNIZING ARKANSAS has served as a board member and a leader Much credit is due to the school leadership, OLYMPIAN MICHAEL TINSLEY in the Deep East Texas Council of Govern- including School Board President Bill Silver, ment; Three Rivers Council of Boy Scouts of Superintendent Wayne Vickers, and all the HON. TIM GRIFFIN America; Woodville Independent School Dis- Saraland School System administrators, prin- OF ARKANSAS trict Compass Arts; Tyler County Art League; cipals, teachers and students. Additionally, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Tyler County Hospital Foundation. She’s tip of the hat is due to the people of Saraland worked tirelessly as president of the Tyler who, according to the accreditation agency, Thursday, July 26, 2012 County Chamber of Commerce, a past mem- have demonstrated an equally strong commit- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I ber of the Texas Office of Community Affairs ment to supporting their new school system rise today to recognize Mr. Michael Tinsley Task Force and Deep Texas Regional Review and making sure it succeeds. who will be representing the United States in Committee. Board president Bill Silver recently told the the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Longtime Texas Governor Rick Perry ap- Mobile Press-Register, ‘‘This community has Michael hails from Little Rock, Arkansas. Lit- pointed Jimmie to serve on the board of the bought into our own school system and that is tle Rock is located in the Second Congres- Lower Neches Valley Authority, where she has one of the reasons we have had such suc- sional District, which I represent. He attended talked water with me countless times because cess, in academics, sports and the whole Pulaski Robinson High School in Little Rock she knows how important our lakes and rivers arena.’’ where he had a standout track career. are to our communities in East Texas. And Physical evidence of the community’s in- His dedication to and performance in track yes, she has a professional career as well— vestment in their school system is manifest in and field in high school earned him a scholar- she is a graduate of the American Institute of the $30 million high school, a planned $14 mil- ship at Jackson State University in Jackson, Real Estate and now a retired real estate lion elementary school and another $4 million Mississippi, where he ran track and studied agent. dedicated to renovate the middle school. Criminal Justice.

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JO BONNER Jackson State University declared Thursday, thousands of these control systems could be OF ALABAMA June 15, 2006, ‘‘Michael Tinsley Day,’’ and Mi- accessed directly through the Internet, leaving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chael was presented with a certificate from the governor, was handed keys to the city by the them open to exploitation by even ‘‘moderately Thursday, July 26, 2012 mayor, and was shown the banner bearing his talented hackers’’. Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- name that would hang in the athletic center. And according to Assistant to the President gratulate Coach Mal Moore, the respected, In 2006, Michael achieved his first ever top and Deputy National Security Adviser John longtime Athletic Director of The University of ten Track and Field News world ranking in the Brennan, there have been over 200 known at- Alabama who was recently named the 2012 400m hurdles. He achieved a top-ten world tempted or successful cyberintrusions against recipient of the John L. Toner Award from the ranking again in 2011. control systems that operate critical infrastruc- National Football Foundation (NFF) and the Michael’s accomplishments don’t end there, College Hall of Fame. ture in 2011 alone, which was a five-fold in- though. He also holds numerous other records The Toner Award is presented annually by and titles, and in the 2010 USA Outdoor Track crease over 2010. the NFF to an Athletic Director who has dem- and Field Championships, he placed third in There has been an active debate this Con- onstrated superior administrative abilities and the 400m hurdles. He is also a three-time gress on cybersecurity, and particularly how shown outstanding dedication to college ath- NCAA All-American. best to protect our critical infrastructure from letics, particularly college football. As evidence of his continued hard work and crippling cyber attacks. But regardless of For those who closely follow University of Alabama athletics, there is little doubt that Mal pursuit of excellence, Michael qualified for the where you stand on the proper role for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team in a remarkable and Moore deserves this tremendous honor. As Federal government in protecting critical infra- memorable way: he beat the reigning Olympic Alabama’s Athletic Director since 1999, he has gold, silver, and bronze medalists in the 400m structure, I am sure we can all agree that the guided the University’s sports program to a hurdles, taking first place to secure his Olym- nature of the cyber threat to critical infrastruc- new era of success, improvements to athletic pic berth. ture, including vulnerabilities present in our facilities and overseeing numerous conference Michael will represent Team USA in the critical infrastructure networks, need to be and national championships. This year alone, 400m hurdles, and I am proud to have such known so that critical infrastructure owners under his leadership, Coach Moore has been an accomplished athlete and Arkansan rep- and operators can be empowered to bolster instrumental in the Crimson Tide winning four resenting our nation. their cybersecurity and protect their systems. national championships in football, women’s On behalf of Arkansans and Americans ev- gymnastics, women’s softball and women’s Specifically, my bill directs the Secretary of erywhere, I wish Michael Tinsley the best of golf. luck in his Olympic endeavors and look for- Homeland Security to conduct risk assess- Long a prominent figure in the ‘‘Alabama ward to his great accomplishments in the 2012 ments of critical infrastructure sectors to iden- family,’’ Coach Moore played quarterback Summer Olympic Games. tify: under legendary head football coach Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, beginning in 1958, and was a 1. The threats to critical infrastructure from f member of the 1961 national championship foreign intelligence services, cybercriminals, PERSONAL EXPLANATION team. A secondary and, later, quarterbacks and hacker groups; coach for Coach Bryant’s Crimson Tide, HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY 2. The consequences that would result from Coach Moore became a fixture on the ’Bama a major cyber attack on critical infrastructure; coaching staff until Coach Bryant’s retirement OF CALIFORNIA and in 1982 when he was hired to be an assistant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coach at The University of Notre Dame. In Thursday, July 26, 2012 3. The vulnerabilities in our critical infra- 1990, he returned to Alabama to serve as of- structure networks that could be exploited by fensive coordinator under Coach Gene Stal- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, on July 25, hackers. lings. All total, Coach Moore has been a part 2012, I was unavoidably detained and was un- of nine of Alabama’s 14 national champion- This bill would not only help our government able to record my vote for rollcall No. 438. ships. Had I been present I would have voted: rollcall understand the threat we face, it would benefit As Athletic Director, Mal Moore directs a No. 504: ‘‘yes’’—Holt of New Jersey Part C the critical infrastructure owners and operators $100 million budget and 21 men’s and wom- Amendment No. 2. protect their networks, giving them a fuller un- en’s varsity sports teams. His record of leader- f derstanding of vulnerabilities in their systems. ship speaks for itself. Since 1999, the Univer- sity has notched countless NCAA champion- THE ‘‘IDENTIFYING CYBERSECU- It would not create any rules, regulations, or ships and even more SEC championships. RITY RISKS TO CRITICAL INFRA- standards that private industry would need to Also during Coach Moore’s tenure as Athletic STRUCTURE ACT OF 2012’’ comply with, and much of this language was Director, the Crimson Tide football team has first proposed by Committee Republicans, won two national championships (2009 and HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE consistent with the recommendations of the 2011), posted six 10-win seasons, a 5–4 bowl OF NEW YORK House Republican cybersecurity task force. record, appearances in four Bowl Champion- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill would take proactive steps to iden- ship Series (BCS) bowl games and SEC championships in 1999, 2009 and 2011. Thursday, July 26, 2012 tify and assess cyber risks to help raise the Winning is not his only legacy; the face of level of cybersecurity protecting our Nation’s Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I the University of Alabama campus has also am proud today to introduce the ‘‘Identifying critical infrastructure networks, without creating been transformed during Coach Moore’s ten- Cybersecurity Risks to Critical Infrastructure any burdensome regulations or bureaucracy. ure with more than $200 million in improve- Act of 2012’’, a bill to assess the risks that This issue is far too important, and the risk of ments to the athletic infrastructure. Alabama networks controlling our critical infrastructure cyber attack on our critical infrastructure is too has erected new stadiums for soccer, softball face from cyber attacks. I am also proud to grave, to let another Congress pass without and tennis; new facilities for women’s basket- have developed this legislation in collaboration taking action. ball and volleyball; a new golf clubhouse; and with my colleague, the gentleman from Cali- improved facilities for every other sports team, I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the fornia, and Chairman of the Committee on in addition to the renovation of the Bill Battle Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cyber- ‘‘Identifying Cybersecurity Risks to Critical In- Center for Athletic Student Services, and security, Infrastructure Protection, and Security frastructure Act of 2012’’, and work with me to Coleman Coliseum. In 2007, The University of Technologies, Representative LUNGREN. secure passage of this critical bipartisan Alabama Board of Trustees officially dedicated Critical infrastructure, which can be found in homeland security legislation. the facility formerly known as the Football all of our districts, powers our homes and Building as the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility.

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