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SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT OF More recently, Illinois has received a waiver Gardens, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South 2010 to provide innovative services for caregivers Texas, Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Li- with substance use disorders. Illinois’s dem- braries and board of trustees for the South SPEECH OF onstration project showed positive outcomes Texas Institute for the Arts. Previously, she HON. JOHN J. HALL children and families as well as substantial has served on the boards of the National Con- cost savings—approximately $6.6 million over ference for Community and Justice, Goodwill OF NEW YORK the lifetime of the waiver. Further, the re- Industries of Corpus Christi, Nueces County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search related to the program reveals impor- Community Action Agency, Westside Business Thursday, September 23, 2010 tant information for improving these programs, Association, Corpus Christi Chamber of Com- Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I especially related to the complexity of prob- merce, Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of was unavoidably detained this week and un- lems faced by families experiencing substance Commerce and the Hispanic Women’s Net- able to vote on the Senate Amendment to abuse and the types of interventions needed work. H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund to improve reunification and reduce out-of- Her record of service, leadership and advo- Act of 2010. Had I been present, I would have home placements. cacy of business and community development, voted for this critical legislation. Earlier this Although waivers are helpful in strength- has led her to receive numerous recognitions year I met with small business leaders in the ening our child welfare policy, policymakers and awards from various civic organizations, Hudson Valley and they told me that some of must work to implement comprehensive including the Westside Business Association; their top concerns were access to credit and changes to the child welfare system—espe- the Hispanic Women’s Network; the National the cost of doing business. They also strongly cially with regard to financing and emphasizing Conference for Community and Justice; Lead- advocated for an extension of bonus deprecia- prevention. I am glad that this legislation in- ership Corpus Christi; and the Corpus Christi tion to allow a quicker write-off of capital ex- cludes some improvements to the waiver pro- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. penditures, and a larger start-up deduction. gram, including increased reporting on the na- Commissioner Longoria was born and After these meetings, I introduced the Helping ture of funding used for a demonstration raised in Corpus Christi and graduated from Small Businesses Start and Grow Act, which project and prioritizing early intervention and Roy Miller High School. Commissioner included a bonus depreciation extension, in- crisis intervention to safely reduce the number Longoria and her husband, Alfredo Longoria, creased start-up deduction and a measure to of children removed from their homes. I prom- Jr., have been married for 49 years and have help free up credit for small businesses. Simi- ise to continue to work actively with my col- four sons and eight grandchildren. lar provisions were included in the bill that leagues to push for comprehensive reform for I ask my colleagues to join me in com- passed the House this Wednesday. I was the child welfare system so that we can im- memorating Commissioner Longoria for her proud to vote for the Small Business Lending prove the well-being of children and families. work and dedication to the people of Nueces Fund Act when it was first considered in the f County and her well deserved award as a House, and I appreciate the efforts of my col- Latina Leader. HONORING LATINA LEADER leagues to continue to advance these vital f programs. AWARD RECIPIENT BETTY JEAN LONGORIA, NUECES COUNTY HONORING THE 150-YEAR ANNI- f COMMISSIONER VERSARY OF THE TEMPLE RENEWING AUTHORITY FOR HESED SYNAGOGUE IN SCRAN- STATE CHILD WELFARE DEM- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ TON, PENNSYLVANIA ONSTRATION PROGRAMS OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI SPEECH OF Tuesday, September 28, 2010 OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. DANNY K. DAVIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF ILLINOIS Tuesday, September 28, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the work, dedication and leadership of Nueces County Commissioner, Betty Jean Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Thursday, September 23, 2010 Longoria, who will receive this evening the today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I wish to Latina Leader Award at the Washington Court in the House of Representatives to pay tribute offer my strong support for H.R. 6156, the Re- Hotel. to the 150th anniversary of Temple Hesed, the newing Authority for State Child Welfare Dem- Commissioner Longoria was first elected to oldest synagogue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. onstration Programs. This bill would permit the the Nueces County Commissioner’s Court in Temple Hesed’s roots were founded during Secretary of Health and Human Services to November 2002. On January 1, 2003, Betty the mid-19th Century when small groups of allow up to 10 demonstration projects a year Jean Longoria took her oath of office to be- worshipers would travel back and forth be- to test innovative approaches to improving the come the first elected Hispanic woman to tween Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl- child welfare system. serve as a Commissioner since the Commis- vania to attend High Holy Day Services. I am an ardent supporter of the waiver pro- sioner’s Court was established. She rep- The group, made up mostly of German im- gram. My home State of Illinois has been a resents Agua Dulce, Petronila, Banquete, migrants, was originally known in the 1840s as leader in developing and demonstrating the ef- Bishop and the western part of Corpus Christi. ‘‘Chevra Rodef Shalom,’’ meaning, ‘‘Brother- fectiveness of pioneering child welfare reforms Prior to being elected to the Commissioner’s hood of the Pursuer of Peace.’’ using these waivers. Most notably, Illinois’s Court, Commissioner Longoria served on the On August 20, 1860, the group was re- subsidized guardian waiver was critical to doc- Corpus Christi City Council for 10 years and named ‘‘Kehilat Anshe Chesed,’’ meaning the umenting the success of this permanency op- was a school board trustee with the Tuloso- ‘‘Congregation of the People of Loving-Kind- tion in preserving families, improving child Midway Independent School District for 6 ness.’’ well-being, and reducing the number of chil- years. Throughout her political career, she has By 1862, its membership had increased to dren in care. I am proud that the Illinois waiver been a strong advocate of education. She has 27 and was granted a charter. helped lay the ground work for the statutory served as a student mentor at Crossley Spe- The congregation’s first synagogue was lo- change in 2008 via The Fostering Connections cial Emphasis, Lamar Elementary, Blanche cated in the 100 block of Linden Street in to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act that Moore Elementary, South Park Middle School Scranton. They purchased the land in 1867 allowed states to use Federal funds to support and Solomon Coles Elementary. from the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company, family caregivers raising relatives who were in Commissioner Longoria serves on the board and worshiped in the original synagogue the foster care system. of directors for the Corpus Christi Botanical through 1902.

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Over the next few Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, today I tism. I am well aware of the benefits of such decades, the synagogue was renovated and rise to recognize the 100th birthday of Cave comprehensive, targeted Centers of Excel- expanded to accommodate the group’s grow- Springs, Arkansas. lence. I am proud that Chicago is home to the ing membership, and in the 1960s its name At the turn of the century Cave Springs was Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Re- was changed to ‘‘The Madison Avenue Tem- a busy town that centered on commerce and search run by the Easter Seals Metropolitan ple.’’ tourism. The town cave and therapeutic wa- Chicago. This Center is a national leader in The congregation moved into its current ters attracted people who would travel up to providing care and advancing research related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Within one site, synagogue off of Lake Scranton Road in 1974, two days by horse and carriage just to visit. Commerce was booming. The town had two state-of-the-art education, research, training, and its name was changed one last time to early intervention, school-to-work transition ‘‘Temple Hesed,’’ meaning the ‘‘Temple of hotels, a lumber yard, three churches, a bank, a doctor and dentist’s office as well as several training, and independent living training occur. Loving Kindness,’’ and reflecting the con- other services. Commerce has changed It is a true resource to the children and fami- gregation’s 19th Century roots. through the years and now revolves mostly lies in Illinois and the nation. This Center re- Currently, Temple Hesed remains a member around agriculture, but community leaders are flects a strong public-private partnership in of the American Reform Movement, today just as committed to making it a vibrant area which the State of Illinois, the city of Chicago, known as the Union of Reform Judaism, which where people want to spend time. the University of Illinois, and multiple for-profit now has over 900 member congregations Today Cave Springs is known as the ‘‘Gate- and non-profit businesses came together to throughout the country. way to the Future.’’ Those on the way to the make this Center a reality. The success of this Center demonstrates the need and potential The synagogue promotes a ‘‘welcoming’’ Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport pass through this small community that still main- benefits of creating additional national Centers environment, and offers traditional worship tains its friendly rural charm where people still of Excellence, as authorized by this bill. services along with youth and adult education say hi to their neighbors. In Chicago and across the country, it is opportunities to its congregation, which now Mayor Mark Reeves said that’s what at- clear that Autism significantly affects the lives includes about 180 member families of all life- tracted him to the town in 1982. Since then of children and families. Additional federal ef- styles and backgrounds. the population of the community has grown as forts are needed to advance our under- Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- it is uniquely situated between rural beauty standing and response to Autism Spectrum nizing this remarkable anniversary. Over the and busy cities that offer a lot of activities. Disorders. I strongly urge my colleagues to past 150 years, Temple Hesed has evolved Congratulations to Cave Springs for 100 support the Training and Research for Autism from a small group of worshipers to a promi- amazing years and best of luck on the next Improvements Nationwide Act. nent Jewish community in Northeastern Penn- 100. f sylvania. f HONORING STANLEY MOSKAL AS TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2010 f AUTISM IMPROVEMENTS NA- PULASKI DAY PARADE TIONWIDE ACT OF 2010 HONORING THE LIFE OF STAFF HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER STOUT SPEECH OF OF NEW JERSEY HON. DANNY K. DAVIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 28, 2010 HON. GEOFF DAVIS OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Madam OF KENTUCKY Speaker, I rise today to recognize Garfield Wednesday, September 22, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Deputy Mayor Stanley J. Moskal for his selec- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I offer tion as grand marshal of the 2010 Pulaski Day Tuesday, September 28, 2010 my strong support for the Training and Re- Parade. The parade, which will be held on Oc- search for Autism Improvements Nationwide tober 3, 2010, in New York City, is the 73rd Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Act—a bill that promotes much-needed train- annual celebration of Polish heritage and Gen- today I rise to pay tribute to SSG Christopher ing and research advancements related to Au- eral Casimir Pulaski’s heroic military contribu- Stout, from Worthville, Kentucky. He lost his tism. This bill expands federal support for un- tions during the American Revolutionary War. life on July 13, 2010, after receiving wounds derstanding and treating the Autism Spectrum A lifelong resident of Garfield, New Jersey, during an insurgent attack on his unit in Disorders which affect as many as 1 in 110 located within my Congressional District, the Kandahar City, Afghanistan. children born in the United States. Honorable Stanley Moskal was elected to the He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Autism is a complex neurobiological dis- Garfield Council in 2004. In 2008, he was re- Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade order that is typically diagnosed around the elected to the council as Deputy Mayor. Mr. Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort age of 3 years old and lasts throughout a per- Moskal is an active community leader in the Bragg, NC. son’s lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control City of Garfield, serving on the Board of Direc- and Prevention has identified Autism as one of tors of both the Garfield YMCA and the Gar- Staff Sergeant Stout is survived by his par- the nation’s leading public health crises. An field Vistula Soccer Club. He is Vice President ents Billy and Sharon Neuner of Worthville, Autism-related diagnosis is more common of the Pulaski Parade Association of Garfield Kentucky. than the diagnosis of pediatric cancer, diabe- and has served as a commissioner to Gar- Staff Sergeant Stout was a dedicated hus- tes, and AIDS combined. Autism-related dis- field’s Joint Insurance Fund. Mr. Moskal is a band to his wife, Misty Stout as well as a de- orders occur in all racial, ethnic, and socio- member of Garfield’s Community Response voted father to his three daughters, Jac- economic groups at similar rates; however, Team, having been one of the first councilmen queline, Audreanna, and Kristin. they are four times more common in boys in New Jersey to complete this program. than they are in girls. Recently, scientists have Deputy Mayor Moskal is an active parish- Today, as we celebrate the life and accom- made advances in understanding Autistic ioner of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, Roman plishments of this exceptional Kentuckian, my symptomatology; yet there remains limited un- Catholic Church, where he has served as an thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sergeant derstanding about its causes and course. usher for their Sunday Mass since the age of Stout’s family and friends. These disorders have a tremendous affect on 15. In 2004, he was selected to be Marshal of We are all deeply indebted to SSG Chris- the lives of the children and families who ex- the Garfield Contingent in the Pulaski Day Pa- topher Stout for his service and his sacrifice. perience them, including challenges with edu- rade, making him the youngest ever individual

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Their who was in the forefront of the civil rights Day Parade. victory is not only a tribute to the hard work of movement during the tumultuous 1960’s. Madam Speaker, today I would like to con- the players but also the determination and Along with the well-known activist Father gratulate Deputy Mayor Moskal on this excit- gumption of our team’s female owners, who James Groppi, Dismas participated in welfare ing honor and thank him for his extraordinary bought the team in 2008, refusing to make the rights demonstrations, open housing marches, contributions to the City of Garfield. I am move to Oklahoma City with the Sonics. I ap- and publicly defended Father Groppi’s efforts proud to have such a dedicated and enthusi- plaud our players, owners, and fans for allow- to organize demonstrations in support of these astic leader as part of my constituency. ing our team to grow and thrive in Seattle. causes. In October 1969, Dismas was beaten f While none of the athletes on the Storm by police while occupying the chambers of the HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- were born when Patsy Mink wrote and worked State Assembly in Madison, to protest welfare SARY OF NEW PROVIDENCE MIS- to pass Title IX, in 1972, all have reaped the funding cutbacks. Dismas Becker’s sermons SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH benefits of her efforts. Title IX gave women were filled with anti-war sentiment and the and girls greater opportunities to participate in fight for civil rights that brought complaints HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK high school and collegiate sports, which the from some parishioners. The dissent did not talented and dedicated women of the WNBA sway Dismas from this calling. OF FLORIDA have parlayed into professional careers. In fact, speaking in 1969 Dismas said, ‘‘If IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am so very proud of our team and their ac- you do find yourself in a conflict between you Tuesday, September 28, 2010 complishments. As we all learned in grade and society and you do not dissent, you are Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, school, it’s not just if you win, but how you not a Christian.’’ He later left the priesthood, today I rise to honor the 50th anniversary of win. Too many of our professional athletes but did not leave his activism behind. Dismas New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in have forgotten this lesson, but not the women Becker went on to serve in other roles, includ- Miami, Florida. Since its inception, the Church of the Storm. As ESPN’s Mechelle Voepel put ing as a state representative in the Legislature has stood in the community as a symbol of it: ‘‘The Storm weren’t a team that was domi- and was eventually chosen as the Majority perseverance and inspiration. This anniversary nant in the sense that it throttled all its oppo- Leader in the Assembly by his fellow Demo- of New Providence Missionary Baptist Church nents. To the contrary, the Storm made ral- crats in 1984. marks a time of remembrance of a storied lying an art form this summer. But the Storm Dismas Becker married an amazing woman, past and renewal for a bright future. were a team that always seemed to figure out Fay Anderson, who was active in the local On October 4, 1960, the late Reverend C. how to get the job done whenever it really Democratic Party, and was an alderperson in J. Burney organized New Providence Mis- mattered.’’ Congratulations. her own right. He adopted her children and sionary Baptist Church with a membership to- f they adopted a son of their own. He never taled at 376 members. After 23 years, Rev. stopped working on behalf of those who need- Burney retired in November 1983. On Decem- HONORING THE LIFE OF MARINE ed it most. With his own personal ministry ber 8, 1983, Rev. James Walthour became CORPORAL MAX WILLIAM never wavering, he reached out to the down- the Pastor of New Providence. He served and DONAHUE trodden, and to people who were going in the led the Church faithfully until he passed on wrong direction, to help them turn a corner. September 6, 2001. Rev. Vinson Davis be- HON. GEOFF DAVIS Madam Speaker, for these many reasons I came the interim Pastor on July 25, 2002. He OF KENTUCKY rise in tribute to Dismas Becker. He reached was elected to be the Pastor of New Provi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out to me, then a young woman with 3 chil- dence and was installed on September 15, dren and encouraged me throughout his life- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 2002. For the last eight years Pastor Davis time. In 1988, he decided to run for the State has followed his motto and vision for New Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Senate. Dismas Becker suggested, pushed, Providence Missionary Baptist Church—‘‘The today I pay tribute to Marine Corporal Max and encouraged me with love to run for his Spirit of Oneness.’’ William Donahue. He lost his life on August 7, Assembly seat. I am here today due in no Madam Speaker, please join me in applaud- 2010 after he was severely wounded in small part to the incredible commitment of this ing and honoring New Providence Missionary Helmand Province, Afghanistan. loving and giving human being. I will miss my Baptist Church as it celebrates 50 years of He was assigned to Military Police Support beloved friend, Dismas Becker, and he will be dedicated fellowship. Throughout the past 50 Company, First Marine Expeditionary Force missed by the entire community. years, the clergy and members have dedi- Headquarters Group, Camp Pendleton, Cali- f cated themselves to providing spirituality, serv- fornia. ice and guidance to the Church and greater Corporal Donahue served two previous IN HONOR OF GEORGE ALCOTT’S community of South Florida. New Providence combat tours in Iraq before deploying to Af- MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS OF is a model for our community and our Nation. ghanistan. SERVICE TO COMMUNICATIONS New Providence has never wavered from the Corporal Donahue was the son of Gregory WORKERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL ministry of saving lost souls, preaching the Donahue of Worthington, Kentucky. 1301, AND THE WORKING FAMI- gospel, feeding the hungry, helping the home- Today, as we celebrate the life and accom- LIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH less, and reaching out and renewing the spirit plishments of this exceptional Kentuckian, my OF MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW of neighbors in need. It is my hope New Provi- thoughts and prayers are with Corporal ENGLAND dence Missionary Baptist Church continues to Donahue’s family and friends. stand as a beacon of resolve, inspiration and We are all deeply indebted to Corporal HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH worship for many years to come. Donahue for his service and his sacrifice. OF MASSACHUSETTS f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING THE SEATTLE IN TRIBUTE TO DISMAS BECKER, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 STORM FOR WINNING THE 2010 A MAN OF FAITH WNBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in TITLE honor of George Alcott, a constituent from HON. GWEN MOORE Braintree, Massachusetts, in recognition of his OF WISCONSIN decades of commitment to the men and HON. JIM McDERMOTT women of Communications Workers of Amer- OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica, Local 1301, and for ensuring access to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 28, 2010 quality communications service for the people Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- of the Ninth Congressional District, the Com- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I rise er, I rise today in tribute to a dear friend, a monwealth of Massachusetts, and New Eng- today to congratulate the Seattle Storm for mentor, a legislator, a community organizer, a land.

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In 2006, a survey conducted by Teen College, George taught in the Boston school formed Support Our Troops as a non-profit or- Research Unlimited showed that fifteen per- system and was also a manufacturer’s rep- ganization to let troops from Arizona know that cent of teens who have been in a relationship resentative. their fellow Arizonans support them and ap- reported being hit, slapped, or pushed by their George began his career with New England preciate their efforts. boyfriend or girlfriend. Madam Speaker, we Telephone in 1983 as a Yellow Pages Sales Support Our Troops has sent more than must work harder to raise awareness of this Representative and worked in the Boston and 1,600 packages that have benefitted nearly critical issue to ensure people know that help Providence, Rhode Island markets. He quickly 12,000 Arizonans serving in the Army, Air is available, and that they can feel safe in became a leader among his peers, and in Force, Navy and Marines. Two years ago, I reaching out and taking hold of that help. 1986 was elected Vice President of Commu- had the honor of visiting Mr. Rice and the I urge members of this House to support or- nications Workers of America (CWA) Local other residents of Atria Bell Court Gardens for ganizations committed to stamping out domes- 1301, a position he held through 1989. In the completion of their 1,000th package for tic violence, Madam Speaker. I also urge 1990, George became President of CWA our troops. The packages contain snack and every American to take the time during Octo- Local 1301 and remained the Local’s leader hygiene items for our men and women in uni- ber—Domestic Violence Awareness Month—to through 2010, representing Yellow Pages form as well as small gifts for children in the tell their spouse or child how important each Sales Representatives throughout New Eng- areas where the troops are deployed. is to their lives. Hug your spouse. Hug your land for two decades. The packages have been delivered to Iraq, children. And should people feel moved to do During his tenure George served on both Afghanistan, Serbia, Kosovo, Qatar, Kuwait so, figure out how to extend a helping hand to the Local and Regional Bargaining Commit- and other nations where our troops have been victims in communities across our country. tees and negotiated numerous contracts, deployed. Since the packages have been Every day in October we have the opportunity which were viewed in the industry as ‘‘best in sent, a number of troops have returned to to work against domestic violence. Americans class’’ for the hundreds of members that he Tucson and visited Atria Bell Court Gardens to must stay vigilant; thank you. represented. These contracts provided work- say how much they appreciated these gen- f ers and their families with outstanding com- erous gifts of love and support. pensation, healthcare and pension benefits. Residents of Atria Bell Court Gardens shop INTRODUCING RESOLUTION ‘‘REC- Although he has stepped down as President, for the contents of the packages each week OGNIZING 75 TEXAS WORLD WAR George still works tirelessly on behalf of active and pay for the items out of their own pockets. II VETERANS VISITING WASH- and retired members of CWA Local 1301 on The boxes are packed each Saturday and INGTON, D.C., ON SEPTEMBER 27, issues critical to their well being. owners of Atria Bell Court Gardens pay for all 2010, TO VISIT THE MEMORIALS Currently, as a Vice President on the Exec- postage costs. The residents and owners of BUILT IN THEIR HONOR utive Board of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO, this community have spent tens of thousands George represents hundreds of thousands of of dollars to send these gifts of appreciation to HON. RON PAUL working people in Massachusetts. He also sits our Armed Forces. OF TEXAS on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shield of Massachusetts, and in this role is Jonathan Rice, his fellow residents of Atria Tuesday, September 28, 2010 able to provide the perspective of labor and Bell Court Gardens as well as owners of the Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I am intro- working families to his colleagues of this lead- retirement community on the occasion of the ducing today a resolution honoring 75 Texas ing healthcare organization. His lifelong com- fourth anniversary of their Support Our Troops World War II veterans who are being flown by mitment to the people he represents has program, which has delivered an untold Dow Chemical Company to Washington, DC earned George Alcott the admiration and re- amount of good will and support to the men on September 27, 2010. These veterans have spect of the men and women in the labor and women who defend our country. movement, in Massachusetts and across the spent their post-WWII careers working at f Nation. Dow’s Freeport, Texas Operations, which is in When reflecting on a lifetime of good works, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS the district I represent. Now they are finally George counts as his greatest achievements MONTH getting the chance to see the WWII monu- marrying his loving wife of 11 years Kathy, ment, which was built to honor their service to and raising his children, Daniel and Courtney. HON. DAVID G. REICHERT our country in the war. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to Madam Speaker, I would like to express my OF WASHINGTON take the floor of the House today to join with deepest appreciation to these veterans and all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his family, friends and contemporaries to thank the veterans of WWII and I am pleased that George for his commitment to the men and Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Dow Chemical Company is making it possible women of Communications Workers of Amer- Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, last year for them to come to Washington, DC. ica, Local 1301, and the working families of on the 22nd of October I submitted remarks in f Massachusetts and New England. I urge my recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMY colleagues to join me in recognizing George Month, a tradition that started in this House in RANGER SPECIALIST CHRIS- Alcott’s efforts and dedicated service to oth- 1989. Today, Madam Speaker, I’m doing the TOPHER WRIGHT ers. same. Domestic violence is a debilitating f scourge in our society, and our goal in this HON. GEOFF DAVIS House and as a nation should be to com- CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION OF KENTUCKY pletely eliminate it. FOR SUPPORT OUR TROOPS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TUCSON, ARIZONA Before joining this House in 2004, I spent 33 years in law enforcement, Madam Speaker. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS I witnessed acts of domestic violence, and I Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, watched the debilitating results play out in today I pay tribute to Army Ranger Chris- OF ARIZONA families and communities for weeks, months, topher Wright, from Tollesboro, Kentucky, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and years afterward. The toll domestic vio- lost his life on August 19, 2010 from wounds Tuesday, September 28, 2010 lence takes on people across this country is sustained when insurgents attacked his unit Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise incalculable. Madam Speaker, domestic vio- with small arms fire in the Konar Province of today to commend Support Our Troops, a lence recognizes no boundaries. Afghanistan. non-profit organization in my hometown of Children who witness abuse and are them- He was assigned to Company C, 1st Bat- Tucson, Arizona, that over the past four years selves abused are more than twice as likely to talion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army has sent more than eight tons of care items to commit acts of domestic violence as adults. Airfield in Georgia. our troops serving around the world. Generations of Americans have failed to break Specialist Wright was a 2005 graduate of Support Our Troops was the brainchild of this terrible cycle of violence and even more Lewis County High School and was on his veteran Jonathan Rice, who served in the U.S. alarmingly, many of those same Americans second tour of duty overseas.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:27 Sep 29, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.013 E28SEPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS September 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1755 He was the beloved son of James Cochran California almonds, making almonds the num- SUPPORTING ARMS SALE TO and Linda Dennis. He also was a role model ber-one U.S. export to India. TAIWAN for his three younger siblings. Blue Diamond is currently expanding the al- Today, as we celebrate the life and accom- mond market in China, which ranks among the HON. PETE SESSIONS plishments of this exceptional Kentuckian, my largest in the world for California almonds. OF TEXAS thoughts and prayers are with Specialist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wright’s family and friends. From Blue Diamond’s modest beginnings as We are all deeply indebted to Specialist a small industry of three million pounds of al- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Wright for his service and his sacrifice. monds in 1910, California is now producing Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise f more than 1.65 billion pounds and 80 percent today to express my strong support for of the global supply. Blue Diamond’s business strengthening the bilateral relationship the HONORING BLUE DIAMOND United States has with Taiwan. Taiwan is an GROWERS has grown to nearly $1 billion dollars with over half of the state’s almond growers owning the important ally and trading partner, and we cooperative. must continue to support its defense. HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA Taiwan faces a continuous threat from the OF CALIFORNIA Due to Blue Diamond’s diligence and com- People’s Republic of China, PRC, and must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to quality, almonds are now Califor- be capable of defending itself in the event of nia’s largest food export and rank as the larg- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 an attack. Section 2(b)(4) of the 1979 Taiwan est tree crop in the world. Blue Diamond rep- Relations Act, which is the cornerstone of Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, I rise resents the best of the American entrepre- United States-Taiwan relations, declares that it today to recognize Blue Diamond Growers, neurial spirit and its products have become in- is the policy of the United States ‘‘to consider celebrating 100 years of quality service, both grained in many aspects of Americans’ lives. any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by domestically and worldwide. It is a privilege to honor Blue Diamond Grow- other than peaceful means, including by boy- The seed for this American icon was plant- ers for its 100 years of leadership in devel- cotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and ed on May 6, 1910, by 230 California almond oping and promoting the California almond in- security of the Western Pacific area and of growers, forming the California Almond Grow- dustry both domestically and abroad. grave concern to the United States.’’ Section ers Exchange, a cooperative created to estab- 3(b) of the Act stipulates that both the Presi- lish a market for quality almond production. f dent and Congress shall determine the nature Sixty percent of California’s almond growers and quantity of defense articles and services joined the cooperative, giving birth to Amer- LI–ION MOTORS CORP ‘‘WAVE II’’ X that Taiwan needs. ica’s first almond brand, the Blue Diamond, PRIZE WINNER On January 29, 2010 the Obama Adminis- named after the world’s rarest and most pre- tration announced to Congress a planned cious of gems, a true symbol of quality. arms package to Taiwan totaling $6.4 billion. In an effort to expand Blue Diamond’s com- HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY The package included 114 Patriot PAC–3 mis- mitment to innovation and quality, the Blue Di- siles, 60 Black Hawk helicopters, 12 Harpoon amond forefathers made their first voyage to OF NORTH CAROLINA missiles for training purposes, two Osprey Italy and Spain, in 1917, to share cultural and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES class refurbished mine hunters, and military marketing information. This marked the first communication equipment. This package was promotion by an American cooperative to pro- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 extremely significant and will help ensure the vide almonds to a foreign market. Soon after, security of the Taiwan Strait. However, this Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, on Sep- Spain would become a leading market for package did not include the 66 F–16 fighter tember 16, 2010, the X PRIZE Foundation, an California almonds. aircrafts, which were requested by Taiwan in Blue Diamond established a partnership educational nonprofit prize organization, and 2006. I request that the Obama Administration with the Federal government in 1928 to obtain Progressive Insurance, awarded a total of $10 give full, prompt, and fair consideration to Tai- better rail rates, thus facilitating the first million to three teams who successfully com- wan’s request for the F–16 fighter aircrafts. speech in America aboard a train headed pleted the rigorous Progressive Insurance f cross country about the importance of equi- Automotive X PRIZE competition. Among the table almond prices. three winning teams was Li–ion Motors Corp. HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE With continuing commitment to innovation, in my district. Li–ion Motors emerged from an 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF integrity, and satisfaction of customer needs, original field of 111 competing teams, rep- VAN P. AND MARGARET SMITH Blue Diamond developed the first cellophane resenting 136 vehicle entries from around the bag to package almonds. The company fund- world. The winning vehicles were showcased HON. MIKE PENCE ed the first nutritional research program, es- to an audience of individuals from the auto in- OF INDIANA tablishing almonds as a viable source of pro- dustry, national and international businesses, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tein and energy. As a result, almonds are now and U.S. government leaders. an essential source of food in the Federal Tuesday, September 28, 2010 School Lunch Program. Li-ion Motors’ design of the ‘‘Wave II’’ was Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Continually searching for new ways to make awarded $2.5 million for the Alternative Side– honor Van P. and Margaret Smith—of Muncie, almonds enjoyable and fun, Blue Diamond in- by–Side Class category. The two–seat battery Indiana—on the extraordinary occasion of their troduced the first almond snack, Smokehouse electric car was built on a lightweight alu- fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their dedication Almond, an American favorite for airline pas- minum chassis and weighed in at only 2,176 to one another, their family, their friends, and sengers. pounds, despite the weight of its powerful lith- their community is a shining example of the In 1950, Blue Diamond established the Al- ium ion batteries. The Wave II demonstrated foundational values which have made this na- mond Board of California, a federal marketing outstanding low mechanical and aerodynamic tion great. order, which helped to collect market informa- drag that resulted in 187 miles per gallon Margaret Ann Kennedy, born October 27, tion by funding research and promoting Cali- equivalent, MPGe, in combined on–track and 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Muncie fornia almonds. laboratory efficiency testing, and a 14.7 sec- with her family as a young girl. There she at- With a commitment to quality and a desire ond zero-to-60 mph acceleration time. The ve- tended Muncie Central High School and grad- to provide for almond lovers everywhere, Blue hicle also has a range of 100 miles in a real- uated from Ball State University in 1956 with Diamond led the way in opening the Japanese world driving cycle. a degree in Education. She went on to teach market and established its first foreign office in at Washington Elementary School in Muncie Japan in the 1950s. This is a great day for all the individuals from 1956 to 1961. Blue Diamond exported California almonds who work at Li–ion Motors and helped achieve Van P. Smith was born on September 8, to Russia when it was still known as the So- this amazing accomplishment. This company 1928, in Oneida, New York. He graduated viet Union. In the 1970s, Blue Diamond pro- is now eligible for a U.S. Department of En- from Colgate University with a degree in Pub- vided the Indian market with California al- ergy program that will help ready highly effi- lic Administration and Economics in 1950, and monds, a relationship that still exists today. cient vehicles for introduction to the U.S. mar- from Georgetown University with a Doctor of India now imports over $100 million dollars of ket. Jurisprudence in 1955. He has also received

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:27 Sep 29, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.017 E28SEPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E1756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 28, 2010 honorary doctorate degrees from Ball State, ment of personal character based on humility, IN MEMORY OF ROBERT U. Colgate, Indiana State, and Vincennes Univer- faith, love and service. Mr. Harwood was CASSEL, WORLD WAR II VETERAN sities as well as the Catholic University of known as a tough man, who had the courage America. of his convictions and unique powers of per- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Van and Margaret met through mutual suasion. Yet, he had a deep sense of service OF NEW JERSEY friends and were married on November 19, and dedication to fellow human beings. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1950. They made their home in Muncie, Indi- Harwood often stated that one of the secrets ana, where they continue to be active mem- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 of life is to ‘‘learn to love another human bers of the community. The Smith’s have a Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise large and loving family, including five children being.’’ He exemplified this philosophy in his today to honor the life and memory of Robert and nineteen grandchildren. Margaret has own life, every day, as he held out his hand U. Cassel of Mantua Township, New Jersey, been a loving and tirelessly devoted spouse, to many who needed a little experience, who died September 1st, 2010 at the age of mother, and grandmother, while Van has been strength and hope on the way to a better way 95. A longtime resident of Gloucester County, the leader and captain of their tight knit family. of being. Mr. Cassel has left a legacy of dedication and Both Van and Margaret have given back to I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring commitment to his community. their local community for decades now, and I John today. Mr. Cassel was born in Philadelphia and cannot praise them enough for their many graduated from Woodbury High School in generous charitable gifts. Margaret remains f 1932. An avid learner, Mr. Cassel continued active with St. Mary’s Parish, Tri Kappa Soror- on to Lebanon Valley College to study biology, ity, and the Harvest Soup Kitchen. For over 50 IN HONOR OF THE LEBANON RE- leading to his career as a chemist with the years, Van served as an owner and executive GIONAL FFA CHAPTER FOR Mobil Corporation. leader of Ontario Corporation, employing hun- PLACING SECOND AT THE EAST- During World War II, Mr. Cassel’s super- dreds of Hoosiers. He was also instrumental in ERN REGIONAL FFA DAIRY visor advised him that he was exempted from purchasing the Sherry Laboratories unit, PRODUCTS CONTEST AND QUALI- the draft as a result of the importance of his where he still reports for work daily at the age FYING FOR NATIONALS position. Understanding the call of his country, of 82. He is recognized by community and he ignored that exemption and entered the business leaders as a respected and honored 94th Infantry Division, arriving in France three entrepreneur, dedicated to faith, family, and in- HON. JOE COURTNEY months after D-Day. He later became a bat- tegrity. His accolades and achievements, talion operations officer in the 301st Infantry though too numerous to list in this brief tribute, OF CONNECTICUT Regiment. In that position, he was awarded have had an immeasurable impact on not only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two Bronze Stars for helping fellow battalion my congressional district, but the entire state members escape a trap that could have de- of Indiana and beyond. Perhaps most moving Tuesday, September 28, 2010 stroyed the unit. During his service, Mr. Cas- to me is the influence that Van and Margaret sel collected several battle artifacts that he Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Smith have had on my life and on my family. shared at veteran events and Veterans Day today to honor Lyman Memorial High School My history with Van and Margaret goes back presentations at schools. He later donated many years, and not only are they dear students Rachel Mackewicz, Kelly Pestey, Erin these items to the University of Georgia. Until friends, but they have been a source of great White and Emily Von Edwins. I want to offer recently, he was also the editor of the Hood- guidance to me; words are inadequate to relay my congratulations to these students who lum News, a quarterly newsletter for the 301st the depth of gratitude I feel for them both. The placed second at the Eastern Regional FFA Infantry Association. Good Book tells us that ‘‘the fear of the Lord Dairy Products Contest on September 18, Combining his passion for nature with his adds length to life,’’ and it is clear that the 2010. dedication to the community, Mr. Cassel was Lord has had His hand on this remarkable These students, along with their faculty ad- a founding member of the Gloucester County couple. Their contribution is indeed impressive visor Mrs. Brenda Wildes, honorably rep- Nature Club in 1949. Furthermore, Mr. Cassel on a local, state, national, and international resented themselves, their family and their embodied a spirit of volunteerism, dedicating his time to the Battleship New Jersey Museum level. However, their defining characteristic is community at the Eastern Regional FFA Dairy the depth of their humility and the breadth of and Memorial, the Mennonite relief warehouse Products contest. By finishing in second place, their generosity. As is evident to all who are in Lancaster County, and the Boy Scouts of the team not only placed higher than any pre- fortunate to know them, Van and Margaret America. have strived to live their lives honoring to God, vious Lebanon FFA team, but also qualified to He is survived by his wife Carol and his two family, friends, and their community with integ- compete for the national title at the National daughters, Claire Cassel and Judith Cassel rity and character. FFA Convention. Williams, as well as three grandchildren, two Madam Speaker, I again congratulate Van Since it was founded in 1928, The Future great-grandchildren and a sister. Mr. Cassel is and Margaret Smith on their fifty wonderful Farmers of America has promoted agricultural predeceased by his first wife, Eve. years of marriage and humbly thank them for education for millions of students across the Madam Speaker, Robert U. Cassel’s end- their years of community service and friend- country. FFA’s commitment to bringing stu- less dedication to Gloucester County and our ship. I honor and applaud them for their dedi- dents, teachers and agribusiness together country should not go unrecognized. I express cation and generosity and pray God’s best for helps to ensure that each generation of our my sincere condolences to his family for their loss and pay tribute to the memory of this ex- them and their family. nation’s leaders comes equipped with the agri- ceptional man. f cultural understanding necessary to lead our f REMEMBERING AND HONORING country. Last summer, I was fortunate enough MR. JOHN HARWOOD OF ST. to meet with some of these impressive young A TRIBUTE TO JWCH INSTITUTE LOUIS, MISSOURI leaders at the Connecticut state FFA conven- ON THE OCCASION OF THE NON- tion and saw firsthand the important impact PROFIT ORGANIZATION’S 50TH HON. W. TODD AKIN the FFA has on middle and high school stu- ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING OF MISSOURI dents across the country. QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE TO THE COUNTY’S IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is important to highlight the important role UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES Tuesday, September 28, 2010 the FFA and this team of students in maintain- Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ing our rural heritage and promoting the agri- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD honor John Harwood of St. Louis, Missouri. cultural ideals that serve as the backbone of our country. I ask all of my colleagues to join OF CALIFORNIA On Saturday, September 25th, 2010 John IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harwood passed into eternity. Mr. Harwood with me, and the people of Connecticut in rec- lived an exemplary life of service. He dedi- ognizing the Lebanon Regional Future Farm- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 cated over a quarter of a century to helping ers of America Chapter for their achievement Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I fellow men live lives based on spiritual prin- and wishing them good luck at the national rise today to recognize the John Wesley Com- ciples. He assisted many with the develop- competition. munity Health Institute—also known as the

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I have seen firsthand the important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments in the field of reproductive medicine, have repeatedly proven to be safe and effec- role they play in improving the health of our Tuesday, September 28, 2010 communities, especially among Latinos, Afri- tive, producing millions of successful preg- can Americans, the homeless and people with Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise nancies, happy parents and healthy babies physical and mental health problems. today to congratulate Catherine May and Dan worldwide. Dr. Jones will be recognized at the Abbott, the Tempe couple recently named the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society As a safety-net provider, I am proud to say 2010 Don Carlos Humanitarians of the Year of Reproductive Medicine to be held in my JWCH is a true leader in this arena. by the Tempe Community Council. The state in late October and I am pleased to be The Institute was established in 1960 by a Tempe Community Council was founded in able to salute his career here on the floor of group of concerned physicians at the John 1972 with the mission of ‘‘connecting those in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Wesley County Hospital, JWCH, as a vehicle need with those who care,’’ and has been As my colleagues know, I have been a for obtaining additional funds to support and honoring exceptional individuals with the Don strong advocate in Congress for scientific ad- augment patient care, education, and re- Carlos Humanitarian Award for the past 26 vancement. I have worked to strengthen fed- search. When the hospital was demolished in years. This award honors a Tempe resident or eral support for scientific research, including 1979, medical services and patient education couple who upholds the humanitarian ideals of embryonic stem cell research, which poten- took priority with a refined and expanded Charles Trumbull Hayden, Tempe’s founder, tially holds so much promise for the millions of focus on community-based health education referred to as ‘‘Don Carlos’’ by Hispanic pio- Americans who are living with debilitating dis- and social support programs. neers due to his generosity and compassion eases such as Parkinson’s, diabetes, and spi- Today, the center’s mission is being accom- for people in need. Catherine and Dan truly nal cord injury. Federal funding of this vital re- plished through a wide variety of programs live a life of generosity and compassion and search is in jeopardy, and I stand ready to and activities. In addition to providing primary are both incredibly deserving of this award. work with my colleagues to remedy problems medical care, the agency’s services include: Catherine, a senior research analyst for the that undermine scientific advancement, just as medical outreach and referrals for medical Salt River Project and Dan, a retired social Dr. Jones was willing and eager to ensure that care; HIV services and drug treatment; health worker who specialized in emotionally dis- groundbreaking research in the field of repro- education; psychosocial assessment and inter- turbed youths, were both active volunteers ductive medicine was developed and em- vention; family planning services; and re- prior to their marriage fifteen years ago, and ployed. search. have been enthusiastically volunteering ever And so I thank Dr. Jones for the optimism since. Both are involved with the University and determination he and his wife exhibited in Since its inception, JWCH has grown from a Presbyterian Church which has been a big in- paving a path for scientific advancement and very small entity housed in a county building fluence in their outreach efforts. Their out- for the contributions he has made throughout to a $21 million Federally Qualified Community reach into the community touches on human his career in improving the lives of those suf- Health Center. Last year, the private non-profit issues at both the state and community levels fering from infertility. Happy 100th Birthday, agency provided 84,191 medical visits to the and includes hunger, homelessness, mental Dr. Jones. indigent at 13 locations, including clinics in health, counseling, child abuse prevention, f Skid Row and Bell Gardens in the 34th Con- GLBT tolerance advocacy and humane treat- gressional District as well as South Los Ange- ment of documented workers. RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS les, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Lynwood and Catherine and Dan’s direct influences on the OF AEROJET’S ORANGE, VIR- Norwalk. community are numerous and include the an- GINIA EMPLOYEES A recent highlight of this innovative growth, nual Tempe Empty Bowls event. Catherine JWCH opened the Center for Community and Dan made the original proposal to estab- HON. ERIC CANTOR Health last year. Located at 522 S. San Pedro lish the event which has since raised more OF VIRGINIA Street in Skid Row, the center is the first fully than $100,000 for the Tempe Community Ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES integrated system of care for homeless per- tion Agency and United Food Bank. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 sons on the West Coast. The center offers a Madam Speaker, please join me in con- ‘‘one-stop shop’’ approach to addressing the gratulating Catherine May and Dan Abbott for Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today complex health care needs of homeless indi- their well deserved recognition as the 2010 to recognize the employees of Aerojet-General viduals and families, which includes providing Don Carlos Humanitarians of the Year. Cou- Corporation’s Orange, Virginia production facil- patients one complete medical record to better ples like Catherine and Dan help strengthen ity and their achievement of the milestone de- ensure a continuum of care. our communities and our nation. livery of the 1,000th solid propellant rocket f motor for the Nulka active ship decoy system Madam Speaker, as JWCH prepares to to the United States Navy. mark its 50-year milestone at a special Octo- HONORING DR. HOWARD W. JONES, Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace ber 19 anniversary celebration at the Dorothy JR. PIONEER IN REPRODUCTIVE and defense leader principally serving the mis- Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles in MEDICINE sile, space propulsion and armaments mar- the 34th Congressional District, I ask my col- kets. This most significant milestone will be leagues to please join the Los Angeles com- HON. DIANA DeGETTE commemorated with a celebration ceremony munity and me in recognizing JWCH for its held in Orange, Virginia on Thursday, Sep- steadfast commitment to strengthening the OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tember 30, 2010. safety-net for the county’s medically under- Nulka is a rapid response active expendable served. I also commend JWCH’s Board Chair, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 decoy system that protects naval surface com- Cesar Portillo, its Chief Executive Officer, Al Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, today, I batants from the threat of anti-ship missiles. Ballesteros and all of the many dedicated peo- raise in honor of Dr. Howard W. Jones, Jr., a The Nulka solid rocket motor is the prime pro- ple who make this health care organization the pioneer in the field of reproductive medicine, pulsion system for the U.S., Royal Australian safety net that it is today for thousands of Los whose revolutionary work alongside that of his and Canadian navies, and has been manufac- Angeles County residents. late wife, Dr. Georgeanna Seegar Jones, led tured in Orange, Virginia since 2004. Nulka is JWCH provides critical resources and serv- to the birth of the first American baby borne of one of a number of U.S. and allied Navy pro- ices that enable our community members—in- in vitro fertilization nearly 30 years ago. To- pulsion programs produced at Orange which cluding the most hard-to-reach and at-risk pa- gether Dr. Howard and Georgeanna Jones, utilize advanced technologies to protect our tients—to stay healthy and strong, and I wish and the procedure they perfected, offered Nation’s servicemembers and those of our al- everyone involved with this fine organization hope and happiness to thousands of American lies, while also generating significant employ- many more years of continued success. couples struggling with diseases and condi- ment opportunities for the area.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:27 Sep 29, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE8.007 E28SEPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E1758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 28, 2010 On the occasion of this milestone, I am HONORING GLORIA AUSTIN CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, proud to recognize the dedicated, hardworking HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, employees of Aerojet in Orange and this latest Washington, DC, September 23, 2010. HON. CLIFF STEARNS Hon. ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., of their many achievements in support of our OF FLORIDA courageous men and women who serve in the Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Armed Forces. These Virginians are Washington DC. working hard to ensure our men and women Tuesday, September 28, 2010 DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER: I write to strongly support Mr. Christopher Coate’s in uniform are protected and have the re- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I rise sources they need to carry out their missions decision to comply with a federal subpoena today to honor a great Floridian, an inter- to appear before the U.S. Commission on effectively and quickly and they are most de- nationally recognized leader in the equestrian Civil Rights. I also wanted to make you serving of our sincere appreciation. world, founder of the Florida Carriage Mu- aware that prior to appearing before the f seum, and the president of the Equine Herit- commission, Mr. Coates contacted me to IN RECOGNITION OF THE 7TH AN- age Institute—Ms. Gloria Austin of Weirsdale, share similar information relating to the NUAL KIT’S MIRACLE MILE AND Florida. equal enforcement of federal voting laws. BRAIN INJURY SERVICES, INC. Ms. Austin has been justifiably credited with Mr. Coates has every right to bring this in- being responsible for educating, celebrating formation to a Member of Congress as well HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY and preserving the history of the horse and its as a responsibility to comply with the com- role in shaping world civilization and changing mission’s subpoena, despite the department’s OF VIRGINIA obstruction. I trust that Mr. Coates will face IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives through the creation of the Florida Car- no repercussion for his decision and expect Tuesday, September 28, 2010 riage Museum and Equine Heritage Institute. you to inform political and career super- Ms. Austin brings to her passion for all Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- visors to respect his decision. er, I rise today to recognize the 7th Annual things equine an astute understanding of how As you are aware, the 1912 Anti-Gag Legis- Kit’s Miracle Mile 10k Run/Walk and Brain In- beneficial involvement with horses can be to lation and Whistleblower Protection Laws jury Awareness Fair. This event serves to those who have development and/or physical for Federal Employees guaranteed that ‘‘the raise money and awareness to better treat disabilities. She has a long and storied history right of any persons employed in the civil of actively advocating for this needy popu- service . . . to petition Congress, or any and understand those suffering from traumatic Member thereof, or to furnish information to brain injury. lation with both financial and therapeutic sup- port. either House of Congress, or to any com- Brain Injury Services, Inc., BIS, works to as- mittee or member thereof, shall not be de- sist those living with the consequences of a She has recently expanded her support into nied or interfered with.’’ (37 Stat. 555, 1912; traumatic brain injury. Since 1989, BIS has of- the area of providing assistance to include codified at 5 U.S.C. 7211, 1994) helping physically and mentally challenged fered services to residents throughout the Additionally, you should be aware that fed- northern Virginia area. Individuals suffering service veterans. Her willingness to give back eral officials who deny or interfere with em- from traumatic brain injuries often require help to those who have given so much has been ployees’ rights to furnish information to learning to navigate the world with reduced justifiably lauded by numerous veterans Congress are not entitled to have their sala- cognitive functions. BIS addresses the needs groups as commendable. ries paid by the taxpayers. As ranking mem- of these individuals with professional experi- I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge ber on the House Commerce-Justice-Science ence and compassion in connecting people that Ms. Austin has been involved with the Appropriations subcommittee, I assure you with the information and resources they need equine world for almost 7 decades. I have that I take this statute very seriously and stated many of her outstanding accomplish- will do everything in my power to enforce it to be successful in their daily lives. With should any negative actions be taken against roughly 500 cases at any given time, BIS pro- ments, but perhaps her greatest legacy to Mr. Coates as a result of his decision to con- vides independent living skills training, respite equestrian society will through her establish- tact Congress and appear before the commis- care, specialized clubhouse programs and so- ment of meaningful educational programs of- sion. cial skills training, often at no cost to individ- fered in the partnership with leading collegiate A copy of this letter and Mr. Coate’s testi- uals or families. educational institutions, and the creation of the mony before the commission will be sub- Kit’s Miracle Mile is named after Kit Cal- highly acclaimed Florida Carriage Museum. mitted to the Congressional Record for pub- lahan, whose life was touched by the work of These attributes will have a lasting impact well lic review. Brain Injury Services, Inc. A graduate of Vir- beyond the lifespan of Ms. Austin. Sincerely, ginia Tech, Kit was athletic and motivated to Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring FRANK R. WOLF, begin a career in finance. He pursued this en- this outstanding leader and benefactor for her Member of Congress deavor by taking a job as a runner at the Chi- humanitarian accomplishments in the eques- cago Commodities Exchange. Shortly after his trian world. TESTIMONY OF CHRISTOPHER COATES—U.S. move to Chicago, Kit suffered a traumatic COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, SEPTEMBER brain injury, which would change his life for- f 24, 2010 ever. Although Kit narrowly survived, he suf- TESTIMONY OF MR. CHRISTOPHER Good morning, Chairman Reynolds, Vice- fered traumatic brain damage which would re- Chair Thernstrom, and other members of quire him to relearn many of the day-to-day COATES BEFORE THE U.S. COM- MISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS RE- this Commission. I am here to testify about activities that most of us take for granted. He the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final dis- was fortunate in that he had strong community GARDING UNEQUAL ENFORCE- position of the New Black Panther Party partners like Brain Injury Services, Inc. to help MENT OF THE LAW (NBPP) case and the hostility in the Civil him navigate the challenges he faced. Kit also Right Division (CRD) and Voting Section to- possessed a determination to return to a pro- HON. FRANK R. WOLF ward the equal enforcement of some of the federal voting laws. ductive life and pursue the goals he had set OF VIRGINIA before his injury. Through case management IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This Commission served me with a sub- poena in December 2009 to testify in its in- and training, his family became able to assist Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Kit in restoring his ability to be independent vestigation of the DOD’s actions in the NBPP case. Since service of that subpoena, I and maintain employment. Although to this Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I submit a copy of my September 23, 2010, letter to At- have been instructed by DOJ officials not to day Kit requires the care and assistance of his comply with it. I have communicated with family, his miraculous recovery from near torney General Holder strongly supporting the these officials, including Assistant Attorney death is an inspiration to everyone suffering decision of Mr. Christopher Coates to comply General for Civil Rights, Thomas Perez, and from a traumatic brain injury. with a subpoena to appear before the U.S. expressed my view that I should be allowed Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Commission on Civil Rights. Mr. Coates con- to testify concerning this important civil join me in recognizing Brain Injury Services tacted me prior to his testimony to share this rights enforcement issue. I have pointed out Inc. and the important work they perform in information and he requested all applicable that I have personal knowledge that is rel- the community and in honoring Kit Callahan federal whistleblower protections. evant to your investigation—personal knowl- for his courage and determination to recover I also submit a portion of Mr. Coates’ testi- edge that Mr. Perez does not have—because he was not serving as AAG for Civil Rights and return to productive life. I would also like mony before the U.S. Commission on Civil at the time of the final disposition of the to express my sincere gratitude to the many Rights in which he discusses the unequal en- NBPP case. My requests to be allowed to tes- volunteers and staff who contribute their time forcement of federal voting laws by political tify and your repeated requests to the DOJ and energy to make this organization and the and career officials in the Department of Jus- for it to allow me to respond to the lawfully- annual run/walk possible. tice. issued subpoena have all been denied.

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In tion 5 of the VRA on the ground that the cause he did not agree with my recommenda- addition, I have reviewed Mr. Perez’ August change had a racially discriminatory purpose tion that the investigation needed to go for- 11, 2010 letter to this Commission in which or effect on white voters. (No such objection, ward or that a civil injunction should be he again denied your request that I be al- even in jurisdictions that have majority-mi- sought. Nevertheless, approval to go forward lowed to testify before you and in which he nority populations, has been interposed to with the investigation was obtained from the made various representations concerning the date. I will return to that subject later in my Bush Administration CRD Front Office in CRD’s enforcement practices. Based upon my presentation.) I am very familiar with the 2004. own personal knowledge of the events sur- reaction of many employees, both line and Once the full investigation into Ike rounding the CRD’s actions in the NBPP management attorneys and support staff in Brown’s practices commenced, opposition to case and the atmosphere that has existed both the CRD and the Voting Section, to the it by career personnel in the Voting Section and continues to exist in the CRD and in the Ike Brown investigation and ease because I was widespread. Several examples will suf- Voting Section against fair enforcement of was the attorney who initiated and led the fice. I talked with one career attorney with certain federal voting laws, I do not believe investigation in that matter and was the whom I had previously worked successfully these representations to this Commission ac- lead trial attorney throughout the case in in a voting case and ask him whether he curately reflect what occurred in the NBPP the trial court. might be interested in working on the Ike case and do not reflect the hostile atmos- Opposition within the Voting Section was Brown case. He informed me in no uncertain phere that has existed within the CRD for a widespread to taking actions under the VRA terms that he had not come to the Voting long time against race-neutral enforcement on behalf of white voters in Noxubee County, Section to sue African American defendants. of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). MS, the jurisdiction in which Ike Brown is One of the social scientists who worked in In giving this testimony, I do not claim and was the Chairman of the local Demo- the Voting Section and whose responsibility that Mr. Perez has knowingly given false tes- cratic Executive Committee. In 2003, white it was to do past and present research into a timony to either this Commission or to Con- voters and candidates complained to the local jurisdiction’s history flatly refused to gress. Indeed, as I have previously indicated, Voting Section that elections had been ad- participate in the investigation. On another Mr. Perez was not present in the CRD at the ministered in a racially discriminatory man- occasion, a Voting Section career attorney time the decisions were made in the NBPP ner and asked that federal observers be sent informed me that he was opposed to bringing case, and he may not be fully aware of the to the primary run-off elections. Career at- voting rights cases against African American long-term hostility to the race-neutral en- torneys in the Voting Section recommended defendants, such as in the Ike Brown case, that we not even go to Noxubee County for forcement of the VRA in either the CRD or until we reached the day when the socio- the primary run-off to do election coverage, in the Voting Section. Instead, my testi- economic status of blacks in Mississippi was but that opposition to going to Noxubee was mony claims that DOJ’s public representa- the same as the socio-economic status of overridden by the Bush Administration’s tions to this Commission and other entities whites living there. Of course, there is noth- CRD Front Office. I went on the coverage do not accurately reflect what caused the ing in the statutory language of the VRA and while traveling to Mississippi, the Dep- dismissals of three defendants in the NBPP that indicates that DOJ attorneys can decide uty Chief who was leading that election cov- case and the very limited injunctive relief not to enforce the racial-neutral prohibitions erage asked me, ‘‘can you believe that we are obtained against the remaining defendant, in the Act against racial discrimination or going to Mississippi to protect white vot- and they do not accurately describe the long- intimidation until socio-economic parity is ers?’’ What I observed on that election cov- standing opposition in the CRD and in the achieved between blacks and whites in the erage in Noxubee County was some of the Voting Section to the equal enforcement of jurisdiction in which the cases arises. most outrageous and blatant racially dis- But with the help of one attorney and one the provisions of the VRA. paralegal who was new to the Voting Sec- I did not lightly decide to comply with criminatory behavior at the polls committed tion, and the support of the CRD Front Of- your subpoena in contradiction to the DOJ’s by Ike Brown and his allies that I have seen fice, we were able to investigate and bring directives not to testify. I had hoped that or had reported to me in my thirty three- suit. By the time the case went into dis- this controversy would not come to this plus years as a voting rights litigator. A de- covery and to trial in 2007, the Bush Admin- point; however, I have determined that I will scription of this wrongdoing is well summa- istration had hired some attorneys, such as no longer fail to respond to your subpoena rized in Judge Tom bee’s opinion in that Christian Adams and Joshua Rogers, who did and thereby fail to provide this Commission case, which is reported at 494 F. Supp. 2d 440 not oppose working on lawsuits of this kind. accurate information pertinent to your in- (2007) and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- They and I were able to complete discovery vestigation. Quite simply, if incorrect rep- peals’ opinion affirming the judgment and and try the case and win and obtain mean- resentations are going to successfully thwart injunctive relief against Mr. Brown and the ingful injunctive relief, including the re- inquiry into the systemic problems regard- local Democratic Executive Committee, moval of Ike Brown from his position as Su- ing race-neutral enforcement of the VRA by which is reported at 561 F. 3d 420 (2009). Sometime, as best I recall, in the winter of perintendent of the Democratic Primary the CRD—problems that were manifested in 2003–04 I wrote a preliminary memorandum elections. However, I have no doubt that this the DOJ’s disposition of the NBPP case— summarizing the evidence we had to that investigation and case would not have gone that end is not going to be furthered or ac- point and made a recommendation as to forward if the decision had been ultimately complished by my sitting silently by at the what action to take in Noxubee County. In made by the career managers in the Voting direction of my supervisors while incorrect that memorandum, I recommended that the Section when the case was first approved for information is provided. I do not believe that Voting Section go forward with an investiga- investigation and then filing. I am professionally, ethically, legally, much tion under the VRA and argued that a civil A regrettable incident occurred during the less, morally bound to allow such a result to injunction against Ike Brown and the local trial of the case. A young African American occur. In addition, in giving this testimony I Democratic Executive Committee was the who worked in the Voting Section as a para- am claiming the protections of all applicable most effective way of stopping the pattern of legal volunteered to work on the Ike Brown federal whistleblower statutes. voting discrimination that I had observed. I case, and he later volunteered to work on the On the other hand, in giving this testi- forwarded this memorandum to Joe Rich NBPP case. Because of his participation in mony I will not answer questions which will who was the Chief of the Voting Section at the Ike Brown case, he and his mother who require me to disclose communications in that time. I later found out that Mr. Rich was an employee in another Section of the the NBBP case that are protected by the de- had forwarded the memorandum to the CRD CRD were harassed by an attorney in that liberative process privilege. That privilege Front Office, but he had omitted the portion other Section and by an administrative em- that the DOJ has asserted in this matter of the memorandum in which I discussed ployee and a paralegal in the Voting Section. can, in my opinion, be protected while at the why it was best to seek civil injunctive relief I reported this to the Bush Administration same time, I can provide you information in the Brown case. Because I am aware that CRD Front Office, and the harassment was that you need to conduct your investiga- Mr. Rich and Mr. Hans von Spakovsky have addressed. tion—indeed, first hand information you will filed conflicting affidavits on this point with But even after the favorable ruling in the not have if I do not testify—that respects the this Commission, I believe that I am at lib- Ike Brown case, opposition to it continued to privilege. erty to address this issue without violating occur. At a meeting with CRD management THE IKE BROWN CASE DOJ privileges. in 2008 concerning preparations for the gen- To understand what occurred in the NBPP I want to underscore that my memo- eral election, I pointed to the ruling in the case, those action must be placed in the con- randum in which Mr. Rich omitted portions Ike Brown case as precedent supporting race- text of United States v. Ike Brown et al. was not the subsequent justification memo- neutral enforcement of the VRA. Mark Prior to the filing of the Brown case in 2005, randum that sought approval to file the case Kappelhoff, then Chief of the CRD’s Criminal the CRD had never filed a single case under in Noxubee County, but was a preliminary Section, complained that the Brown case had the VRA in which it claimed that white vot- memorandum that sought permission to go caused the CRD problems in its relationship ers had been subjected to racial discrimina- forward with the investigation. Nevertheless, with civil rights groups. Mr. Kappelhoff was

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But of for Civil Rights during the last year of the OF WISCONSIN course, what Mr. Kappelhoff had not factored Bush Administration, and I were involved in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in his criticism of the Brown case was that a meeting in the fall of 2008 with representa- the primary role of the CRD is to enforce the tives of a number of civil rights organiza- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 civil rights laws enacted by Congress, not to tions concerning the Division’s preparations Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise serve as a ‘‘crowd pleaser’’ for many of the for the 2008 general election. At this meeting today to commend Diverse and Resilient, Inc. civil rights groups. Ms. Clarke spent considerable time criti- on their 15 years of success and their critical Many of those groups on the issue of race- cizing the Division and the Voting Section neutral enforcement of the VRA frankly for bringing the Brown case when, in fact, contributions to the health and well-being of have not pursued the goal of equal protec- the district court had already ruled in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, tion of law for all people. Instead, many of case. Indeed, it was reported to me that Ms. LGBT, organizations, citizens, and their allies. these groups act, as they did in the Brown Clarke approached an African American at- Diverse and Resilient is a nonprofit public case, not as civil rights groups, but as spe- torney who had been working in the Voting benefit organization that has been vital to the cial interest lobbies for racial and ethnic mi- Section for only a short period of time in the development of public health leadership on norities and demand, not equal treatment, winter of 2009 before the dismissals in the behalf of LGBT people in Wisconsin commu- but enforcement of the VRA only for racial NBPP case and asked that attorney when the and language minorities. Such a claim for nities for 15 years. NBPP case was going to be dismissed. The Diverse and Resilient has been a pioneer in unequal treatment is the ultimate demand Voting Section attorney to whom I refer was for preferential racial treatment. not even involved in the NBPP case. This re- the development of community health workers When I became Chief of the Voting Section ported incident led me to believe in 2009 that who promote participation in healthy activities, in 2008 and because I had experienced, as I LDF Political Participation Director, Ms. dissuade health risk behaviors, and engage all have described, employees in the Voting Sec- Clarke, was lobbying for the dismissal of the sectors within the LGBT communities across tion refusing to work on the Ike Brown case, NBPP case. I began to ask applicants for trial attorney Wisconsin. positions in their job interviews whether f Further, Diverse and Resilient projects and activities are dedicated to building capacity of they would be willing to work on cases that CONGRATULATING MS. MADIE involved claims of racial discrimination LGBT individuals, organizations, and their al- against white voters, as well as cases that TILLMAN lies to meet the public health needs of Wis- involved claims of discrimination against consin’s LGBT communities in Madison, Mil- minority voters. For obvious reasons, I did HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER waukee, Eau Claire, Appleton, and La Crosse. not want to hire people who were politically OF OHIO I am particularly grateful to Diverse and Re- or ideologically opposed to the equal en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES silient for bringing to light the alarming health forcement of the voting statutes the Voting Section is charged with enforcing. The ask- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 disparities that exist for LGBT youth and ing of this question in job interviews did not adults through its tireless advocacy to include ever, to my knowledge, cause any problems Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, it is my important demographic questions in national with the applicants to whom I ask that ques- privilege to acknowledge a hardworking com- and State health surveys. tion, and in fact every applicant to whom I munity leader from Ohio’s Third Congressional This organization has taken leadership in asked the question responded that he or she District. national, State, and local public health plan- would have no problem working on a case in- Ms. Madie Tillman was recently honored as ning and fostered partnerships in public volving white victims such as in the Ike a recipient of the ‘‘Living Witness for Christ’’ health, secondary and post-secondary edu- Brown case. Award at the 64th Annual Convention of the cation, communities of color, healthcare, and However, word that I was asking appli- African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, cants that question got back to Loretta advocacy. King. In the spring of 2009, Ms. King, who by Third District Lay Organization. This year’s I honor the commitment, leadership, and then had been appointed Acting AAG for convention was held in Washington, Pennsyl- zestfulness of the founding director, Dr. Gary Civil Rights by the Obama Administration, vania on July 29–31, 2010. Hollander, the board of directors, the dedi- called me to her office and specifically in- Each year, the Living Witness for Christ cated staff, youth advisors, and community structed me that I was not to ask any other Award recognizes a Lay person for their work health workers of Diverse and Resilient as applicants whether they would be willing to, in response to God’s call for Christian service. in effect, race-neutrally enforce the VRA. they celebrate 15 years of vital contributions to It is the highest award given to a Lay person. our community. Ms. King took offense that I was asking such The award was presented by Bishop C. Gar- a question of job applicants and directed me f not to ask it because she does not support nett Henning, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the equal enforcement of the provisions of the Third Episcopal District and Dr. Willie C. Glov- CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- VRA and had been highly critical of the fil- er, International Lay President. SARY OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS ing and civil prosecution of the Ike Brown Ms. Tillman is an active member of the LIONS CLUB case. From Ms. King’s view, why should I ask Greater Allen AME Church, located at 1620 that question when a response that an appli- West Fifth Street in Dayton, Ohio. She serves cant would not be willing to work on a case HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO on the Trustee Board, the Finance Committee, OF ILLINOIS against minority election officials would not and is Treasurer of the Lay Organization. She in any way, in her opinion, weigh against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holds positions on the conference and district hiring that applicant to work in the Voting Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Section. levels of the Lay Organization of the AME The election of President Obama brought Church. Ms. Tillman is also an active member Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise to positions of influence and power within of the Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Delta today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- the CRD many of the very people who had Sigma Theta Sorority. ognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Godfrey, demonstrated hostility to the concept of As the widow of a veteran, Ms. Tillman has Illinois Lions Club. equal enforcement of the VRA. For example, been a dedicated advocate for veterans and The Godfrey Lions Club, chartered in Feb- Mr. Kapplehoff, who had complained in 2008 that the Brown case had caused problems their families through her volunteer work at the ruary 1960, has been a model service organi- with civil rights groups, was appointed as Dayton VA Medical Center, and as a member zation in the Riverbend region of South- the Acting Chief of Staff for the entire CRD. of the General Daniel ‘‘Chappie’’ James Amer- western Illinois for half a century. As part of And Loretta King, the person who forbid me ican Legion Auxiliary, Unit 776, in Riverside, The International Association of Lions Clubs, even to ask any applicants for a Voting Sec- Ohio. She serves as President of both the the Godfrey Lions Club is part of a 45,000 tion position whether he or she would be Midwest Region and the Miami Valley Chapter club association with 1.35 million members willing to enforce the VRA in a race-neutral of the Gold Star Wives of America. worldwide. The Lions Clubs are known for manner, was appointed as Acting Assistant I appreciate this opportunity to recognize a their work assisting those with vision and Attorney General for Civil Rights. Furthermore, one of the groups who had good and compassionate citizen, Ms. Madie hearing impairments and the Godfrey Lions opposed the CRD’s civil prosecution of Ike Tillman, for her devotion to our community and Club has followed that service goal by pro- Brown case the most adamantly was the our Nation’s veterans, and I congratulate her viding eyeglasses, hearing aids and eye NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF), through on receiving this prestigious award. exams to students in the Alton School District.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:27 Sep 29, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.023 E28SEPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS September 28, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1761 Some of the other community services they nized as the 2010 National Marine Education to securing the safety of our communities provide include infant hearing screenings, sup- Association Outstanding Teacher for her inno- across the nation by ensuring these products port of centers that provide service for bat- vation in the classroom and for providing such are used for their intended purpose, and not tered women and children, stocking food crisis a tremendous learning experience for the stu- for illegal drugs. centers, and support of diabetes education dents at West Springfield High School. f programs at area hospitals. f While service to individuals in need is an HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. important role of the Godfrey Lions Club, they COMBAT METHAMPHETAMINE ROLAND CHAMBLEE contribute to their community in many other ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2010 ways as well, such as planting flowers at a HON. JOE DONNELLY SPEECH OF local park and participating in community and OF INDIANA holiday festivals. HON. BART GORDON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Godfrey Lions Club is made up of peo- OF TENNESSEE Tuesday, September 28, 2010 ple who believe that communities are built by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speak- people helping each other. The Lions Club Wednesday, September 22, 2010 er, today I rise to honor the life of a distin- motto is very simple, ‘‘We Serve,’’ and guished physician, civil rights activist, and war throughout its 50-year existence the Godfrey Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I hero, Dr. Roland Chamblee of South Bend, In- Lions Club has been true to that basic rise in full support of H.R. 2923, the Combat diana. Sadly, Dr. Chamblee passed away on premise. Methamphetamine Enhancement Act. September 23, 2010 at the age of 86. Dr. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join I’d like to thank Chairman PALLONE, Ranking Chamblee was born on November 23, 1923 in me in congratulating the members of the God- Member SHIMKUS, Chairman WAXMAN, Rank- Atlanta, Georgia. He served in World War II, frey, Illinois Lions Club on their 50th Anniver- ing Member BARTON, and the staff of the En- achieved the rank of First Lieutenant with the sary and wishing them the very best for many ergy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for Army Corps of Engineers in the European more years of service to their community. their hard work on this bill. I’d also like to Theater of Operations, and received a Purple f thank Senator FEINSTEIN for her determination Heart for injuries suffered while disarming and diligence in the effort to combat the landmines in Normandy. Upon his return to HONORING BETH JEWELL, RECIPI- spread of meth. the United States, Dr. Chamblee completed a ENT OF THE 2010 NATIONAL MA- While visiting a Middle Tennessee high Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee RINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION school a number of years ago, I asked a State University and a PhD from Meharry OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD group of students to tell me about the most Medical College. troubling issue facing them. Their top concern In 1953, Dr. Chamblee, his first wife, Doro- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY shocked me: they were worried about friends thy, and the first three of their six children OF VIRGINIA who were trying meth. moved to South Bend where he interned at St. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Four years ago, Congress began to tackle Joseph Hospital. He established a medical this issue head on. In 2006, Congress ap- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 practice one year later, becoming one of just proved the most comprehensive bill to date a few African American doctors in the city. He Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- targeting the spread of meth by bringing all went on to deliver several generations of ba- er, I rise to recognize Beth Jewell, the recipi- pseudoephedrine products behind the counter. bies, care for thousands of patients and dedi- ent of the 2010 National Marine Education As- For a time, this approach worked, and meth cate himself to making health care available to sociation Outstanding Teacher Award. This abuse rates went down. all. He and Dorothy raised six children: award is given annually to a teacher who But the criminals who cook and distribute Michaele, Daryl, Roland Jr., Alan, Marquita, demonstrates a dedication to the teaching of this dangerous drug have exploited loopholes and Ruth. Dorothy passed away in 1995. He marine education and a dynamic and effective in the laws that regulate the sale of precursor is survived by his second wife, Donna, whom teaching style. The National Marine Education materials. As a result, we have once again he married in 2003, his six children, two step Association presented this award to Ms. seen an increase in the distribution, use, and children, 14 grandchildren, and one great Jewell at its annual conference, held this year manufacturing of meth across the country. grandchild. in Gatlinburg, Tenn. In Tennessee, meth seizures have in- Dr. Chamblee was a tireless champion for Ms. Jewell is currently a biology and ocean- creased 50 percent in the past year. civil rights, served as the local president of the ography teacher at West Springfield High Too many retailers and distributors of NAACP, Urban League, and United Negro School, where she has taught since 1986. pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products are Council, and attended the 1963 March on Throughout her time as an educator, she has not in compliance with the 2006 law. Even Washington. His devotion to human rights led participated in various career development more alarming, recent trends are showing that him to take his wife and two youngest children programs such as the Maury Project, a na- more and more of those arrested are young to Uganda in 1972, where he provided health tional teacher enhancement program adminis- people, who are first brought into the business care for villagers, many of whom were im- tered by the American Meteorological Society; as runners sent to purchase these products pressed by the doctor who would actually the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Program, from retailers. touch them, despite the risk of contracting providing fully-funded academic tours of Japan Building on the 2006 law, H.R. 2923 would: their diseases. He continued serving the poor for administrators and teachers; and the AR- require all retailers of pseudoephedrine and when he returned to South Bend, becoming MADA Project, providing peer mentoring and ephedrine products to register with the U.S. the co-founder and medical director of the environmental science research opportunities Attorney General; require distributors of these Chapin Street Clinic, which provides health for kindergarten through twelfth grade teach- products to sell only to retailers who are reg- care to the uninsured. ers associated with the National Science istered to sell controlled substances; require Dr. Chamblee continued to promote public Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Jewell has par- the Attorney General to provide a health as the director of the St. Joseph County ticipated in the Teacher at Seas program of downloadable database on its website to all Health Department. He has served on the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- retailers who have filed self-certification; and, boards of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, istration as well as served as an Einstein Fel- clarify that a retailer who neglects to file re- Indiana University South Bend Board of Advi- low, allowing her to affect public policy as well quired self-certifications can face civil fines. sors, and Catholic Social Service, received an as the sciences. She has used each of these This bill has been endorsed by the National honorary doctoral degree from the University experiences to enrich the classroom experi- Association of Chain Drug Stores, the Health of Notre Dame, and was appointed by Pope ence for her students. She even shared her Care Distribution Management Association, Paul VI as a member of the Equestrian Order experience with her students in real time the Consumer Healthcare Products Associa- of the Knights of St. Gregory the Great, in rec- through the Internet. Ms. Jewell also serves as tion, the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of ognition of his good character and notable ac- the Secretary for the National Marine Edu- America, the National Narcotics Officers’ As- complishments. He is the recipient of too cation Association and has been the President sociation and the Fraternal Order of Police. many awards to count, having worked with nu- of the Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Associa- Meth is a highly addictive and dangerous merous professional, service-related, and tion. drug, with widespread consequences for human rights organizations. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join users, their families, and their communities. Despite his many professional successes, me in honoring Beth Jewell for being recog- With this legislation, we move one step closer he considered his greatest accomplishment to

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OF MARYLAND served temporary appointments to the Florida It is with great pride and honor that I enter Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Supreme Court as well as the Second, Third, Roland Chamblee’s name into the United and Fourth District Courts of Appeal of Florida. States CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Judge King has been recognized on numer- f Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Madam ous occasions throughout the state of Florida Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a new including the Lifetime Achievement Award HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH postgraduate educational program in dentistry from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation SYSTEM ANNIVERSARIES of the United States Air Force. The Uniformed Commerce and Professions’ Attorneys Divi- Services University of the Health Sciences, sion and an honorary Doctorate of Humanities HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ USUHS, and the United States Air Force, from St. Thomas University. He has been the OF PENNSYLVANIA USAF, Dental Service have collaborated to commencement speaker at both the University IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provide a Master of Science in Oral Biology. of Florida College of Law and St. Thomas Uni- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 The recently accredited USAF Postgraduate versity School of Law. On April 30, 1996, the Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise School of Dentistry is a unique partnership be- United States Congress renamed the United today to honor and congratulate Holy Re- tween USUHS and the 59th Medical Wing at States Courthouse in Miami: The James Law- deemer Health System in Meadowbrook, Wilford Hall Medical Center on Lackland Air rence King Federal Justice Building. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on the mo- Force Base, Texas. The newly established Air The Judge is my personal friend of long- mentous occasion of Holy Redeemer St. Jo- Force postgraduate educational program in standing. I know no one that has done more seph Manor’s 75-year and Holy Redeemer dentistry will give our airmen and women the to insure justice, fairness, and equality. Hospital’s 50-year anniversaries. These mile- opportunity to receive an accredited master’s Madam Speaker, I am privileged to recog- stones will be celebrated with an Anniversary degree in oral biology for the first time in its nize Judge King for his dedication to the legal Mass on Sunday, October 17, 2010. history. The initiative was spearheaded by profession, public service, and to the South In 1924, a group of Catholic Sisters jour- Major General Gar S. Graham, Assistant Sur- Florida community as a whole. I take this mo- neyed from their home in Werzburg, Germany, geon General for Dental Services and Com- ment of personal privilege to acknowledge his to Baltimore, Maryland, and then Philadelphia, mander of the 79th Medical Wing at Joint service to our nation and the many years of Pennsylvania to continue their ministry of serv- Base Andrews, Maryland. This is another step friendship we have enjoyed together. ice to those challenged by poverty and illness. towards fulfilling our commitment to providing f The Sisters cared for the sick and elderly in our servicemembers with the educational op- their homes. Through their homecare visits, portunities they deserve. The class of summer HONORING MOTHER NORMA L. they recognized the need for a home for the 2010 will be the first class eligible to receive BURRELL elderly to provide for their security, as well as this prestigious degree through USUHS. their spiritual and physical comfort. To meet f HON. DALE E. KILDEE this need they purchased a 45-acre estate in OF MICHIGAN Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania and in 1936 cele- CONGRATULATING JUDGE JAMES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAWRENCE KING FOR HIS 40TH brated the groundbreaking for Holy Redeemer Tuesday, September 28, 2010 St. Joseph Manor. ANNIVERSARY OF HIS INVES- St. Joseph Manor opened its doors on June TITURE AS A UNITED STATES Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, on Sep- 11, 1937, accommodating 125 residents. In its DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE tember 25th through September 30th the beginning days, the Sisters ran the Manor and SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLOR- Northeast Michigan (Historic First) Jurisdiction did all of the nursing, cooking, cleaning, wash- IDA Church of God in Christ, Incorporated is hold- ing, and gardening as a demonstration of their ing its 59th Jurisdictional Women’s Convention heartfelt care for all of the residents. St. Jo- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS at Civic Heights Church of God in Christ in my seph Manor was funded solely on donations, OF FLORIDA hometown of Flint, Michigan. The host will be ‘‘built by good people for the good of people.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mt. Zion District Superintendent Samuel As their endeavor grew, the Sisters’ desire Marsh, District Missionary is Jessie Wortham Tuesday, September 28, 2010 to realize their dream of providing a hospital and Bishop P.A. Brooks is the Jurisdictional for Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, Prelate, First Assistant Presiding Bishop, County grew ever stronger. In the mid-1950s I rise today to congratulate Judge James Law- Church of God in Christ Worldwide. the Sisters donated a portion of their land to rence King on the 40th anniversary of his in- Presiding at the Convention is Mother build Holy Redeemer Hospital. The Sisters, vestiture as a United States District Judge for Norma L. Burrell, Jurisdictional Supervisor. along with civic-minded citizens and friends, the Southern District of Florida. Mother Burrell has an extensive history of raised the funds for the construction of the Judge King was nominated by President church service going back to 1955 when she $3.5 million, 217-bed community hospital Richard Nixon for his appointment as a United received her Missionary’s License. She has which was dedicated on December 8, 1958 States District Judge for the Southern District served under and received appointments from and officially opened in March 1959. of Florida in 1970. Judge King was approved each successive Supervisor of Women in the Through Holy Redeemer St. Joseph Man- by the Senate and sworn in later that year. In Historic First Jurisdiction of Michigan since or’s 75-year and Holy Redeemer Hospital’s 1984, Judge King was elevated to Chief Judge that time. Mother Burrell is the 7th Supervisor 50-year history, buildings have expanded, up- of the Southern District of Florida, where he in the Succession. She has also held appoint- dated technology, and developed treatment served for the duration of his seven year term ments in the National Women’s Department of techniques. What has remained constant is ending in 1991. In 1992, Judge King achieved the Church of God in Christ for more than 50 the unwavering commitment to ‘‘care, comfort Senior Judge status. years. and heal’’ those under the health system’s Throughout his career, Judge King has car- Mother Burrell attended Baker Business care. The Holy Redeemer Health System has ried himself with great integrity, respect, and College, Cortez Peters College of Business grown to include nearly 4000 staff members dedication in everything he has done for both and Northwestern University. When she retired who provide services through the Delaware his profession and community. After grad- from Child and Family Services after 29 years Valley and in 11 counties in New Jersey. uating from the University of Florida College of of service, she was the Comptroller of Fi- Please join me in wishing Holy Redeemer Law, Judge King served active duty as a First nance. She was married to the late Pastor Ar- Health System congratulations on these mile- Lieutenant in the Air Force Judge Advocacy thur George Burrell and has three children stone anniversaries. I am proud to have had General’s Department during the Korean War. from a previous marriage. the privilege of visiting the Hospital itself and In 1955, Judge King began his career in pri- Madam Speaker, please join me in con- representing Holy Redeemer in the U.S. Con- vate practice, joining the Miami Beach law firm gratulating Mother Norma L. Burrell as she gress. of Sibley & Davis as an associate. Judge King presides over the 59th Jurisdictional Women’s

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HARROD the wartime organization charged with coordi- Vujanovich, I salute you. nating activities behind enemy lines for the f HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON branches of the United States military. Oper- A TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORIC OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ation Halyard evolved in the wake of the Allied DETERDING FAMILY—PIONEERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bombing campaign to destroy Nazi Germany’s vast network of petroleum resources in occu- OF CARMICHAEL, CA Tuesday, September 28, 2010 pied Eastern Europe. The most vital target of Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today bombing was the facilities located in Ploesti, HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN to ask the House of Representatives to join Romania, which supplied 35 percent of Ger- OF CALIFORNIA me in honoring the life of John W. Harrod, many’s wartime petroleum. Beginning in April IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who was instrumental in establishing the Mar- 1944, bombers of the Fifteenth Allied Air Tuesday, September 28, 2010 ket 5 Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. and was Force began a relentless campaign to blast its president during 30 years of devoted serv- the heavily guarded facilities in Ploesti in an Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. ice to the Market 5 Art Gallery. attempt to halt petroleum production alto- Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and In the late 1970s, the first District of Colum- gether. By August, Ploesti was virtually de- honor the Deterding family for its legacy to bia Mayor, Walter E. Washington, started a stroyed—but at the cost of 350 bombers lost, Carmichael, California. After the marriage between Charles neighborhood arts initiative, and Mr. Harrod with their crews either killed, captured, or Deterding and Mary Shields in 1894, along launched the Market 5 Art Gallery. The com- missing in action. munity embraced John Harrod’s work in estab- The assault on Ploesti forced hundreds of with their three children they forded the Amer- lishing a facility for comprehensive artistic ex- Allied airmen to bail out over Nazi-occupied ican River during the dry months to claim their pression, including poetry readings, dance eastern Serbia, an area patrolled by the Allied- homestead. This is where Charles and Mary performances, and theater productions, as friendly Chetnik guerrilla army. When the Deterding established their legacy in Car- well as a workspace for artists, musicians, and Chetnik commander, General Draza michael—on 425 acres of farmland that they theater troupes. Mihailovich, realized that Allied airmen were continued to plough and live on. The Deterdings’ San Juan Meadow Farm Through the Market 5 Art Gallery, John Har- parachuting into his territory, he ordered his was named for the old Mexican land grant on rod committed himself to serving the commu- troops, as well as the local peasantry, to aid which Carmichael was later established. Their nity and filling the void in artistic education in the aviators by taking them to Chetnik head- original farmhouse was on a bluff above what the neighborhood. With John’s assistance, a quarters in Pranjani, Serbia, for evacuation. colleague from the Peace Corps was able to General Mihailovich’s attempts to alert is now Ancil Hoffman Park. Clearing the land, start a photography shop for at-risk youth. American authorities to the situation regret- they planted grains and raised livestock. Mary’s lasting impression on Carmichael Throughout its 30 years in the Capitol Hill tably initially failed to produce action. Fortu- was her generosity. She donated wood for neighborhood, Market 5 Art Gallery has nately, fate would have it that when Mirjana settlers’ cooking and heating. She was the first served as an exhibitor of work by aspiring Vujnovich, a Serb employee of the Yugoslav president of a local improvement club that youth and local and national artists. Market 5 embassy in Washington, DC, heard of the eventually evolved into the Carmichael Cham- Art Gallery grew in popularity through the Sat- trapped airmen, she immediately wrote to her ber of Commerce. This visionary helped es- urday arts and crafts festivals and Sunday flea husband, Captain Vujnovich, stationed in Bari, tablish the irrigation company that became the markets. The gallery remains an indispensible Italy. As an American, descended from Serb Carmichael Water District. fixture of the community and serves as a pro- parents, Vujnovich knew the region intimately A local school and an Arcade Park bear her totype for art galleries. and also knew how to escape from Nazi-occu- name but Mary Deterding’s legacy stands tall- Mr. Harrod graduated from Northeastern pied territory: he had been a medical student est in Palm Drive. The avenue that once led University, where he played football. Mr. Har- in Belgrade when Yugoslavia fell to the Axis to the Deterding farmhouse is shaded by 88 rod was a District native and maintained resi- powers in 1941, and he and his wife spent date palms that Mary planted herself. months sneaking through minefields and beg- dency here throughout his 69 years. Younger generations of Deterdings have Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- ging for visas before they finally escaped from since included builders, property developers, resentatives to join me in celebrating the life of Nazi-occupied Europe. teachers, landscapers, military and nursing ca- John W. Harrod. Captain Vujnovich made it his personal cru- reerists. In 2006, family ranks were reinforced sade to get the airmen home. From the outset f by the famous McNulty babies—quadruplets. though, Operation Halyard encountered oppo- The only boy, Russ, is named for his great- HONORING CAPTAIN GEORGE M. sition from Allied leaders—from the U.S. State grandfather. VUJNOVICH Department, from communist sympathizers in Says patriarch Russ Deterding: ‘‘As Mary the British Special Operations Executive, SOE, and Charles’ descendants, we have to admire even from British Prime Minister Winston HON. DAN BURTON how, 100 years ago, they survived such a Churchill himself. It was an operation that OF INDIANA challenging environment. Their work paved the seemed condemned from the start, but Cap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES way for what Daniel Carmichael developed. tain Vujanovich persevered rather than let the Tuesday, September 28, 2010 But nobody paved the way for Mary and mission die. His persistence eventually won Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Charles. They were the true pioneers.’’ out. Within only the first two days, Operation I am pleased to recognize and congratulate as cofounder and cochair of the Congressional Halyard—which officially ran from August 9, the Deterding family for over 100 years of con- Serbian Caucus, I rise tonight to honor an out- 1944, through December 27, 1944—success- tribution to the Carmichael community. standing Serbian-American, Captain (Ret.) fully retrieved 241 American and Allied airmen. George M. Vujnovich, who was recently By the time the Operation was officially ended, f awarded the Bronze Star Medal, for his heroic Vujnovich’s team had airlifted 512 downed Al- HONORING STETSON UNIVERSITY’S actions during World War II. lied airmen to safety without the loss of a sin- COLLEGE OF LAW ON ITS 110TH The Bronze Star is awarded to military serv- gle life or aircraft—a truly impressive accom- ANNIVERSARY ice personnel for bravery, acts of merit or mer- plishment. itorious service. When awarded for bravery, it Captain George Vujnovich’s recognition as a HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS is the fourth-highest combat award of the hero and valued asset to this country and the OF FLORIDA United States Armed Forces. Captain United States Air Force is long overdue. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vujnovich’s participation in the planning and Frankly, had the records of the operation not execution of Operation Halyard—one of the remained sealed until 1997, I feel certain Cap- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 most successful air force rescue missions in tain Vujanovich would have received this Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise history and an operation so secret that the honor years ago. Nevertheless, the decades today to honor Stetson University’s College of

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