December 17, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2597 There are some elements of this new bill to TRIBUTE TO MAYNARD ORME contributed to this perfect championship sea- be applauded. Measures to require detention son. Members of the squad included Najee of and expedited removal of aliens, for exam- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Brown, Jeremy McKiver, Cory Tobin, Willie ple, are a good step. Also to be applauded is OF OREGON Green, Showron Stukes, Bradley Watkins, E.J. the requirement for an additional 250 inspec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Abrams-Ward, Justin Moore, Chris Woods, tors at U.S. ports of entry each year from Khiry Billie, Richard McLendon, Darrius Little, 2007 through 2010, although this is unfortu- Saturday, December 17, 2005 Scott Hines, Quan Warley, Alex Rodriquez, nately subject to the availability of funds. But Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, after 19 Shawndarian Sanders, Rashad Whitaker, overall this bill is a weak substitute for real im- years as CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting Quan Sanders, Chris Webber, E.J. McCor- migration and border reform. As the Federa- and nearly 40 years in public broadcasting, my mick, Jaquan Mouzone, Brad Wilkes, Bud tion for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) good friend Maynard Orme will be retiring later Ray, Terrance Pearson, Dujuan Ingram, says, H.R. 4437 ‘‘treats some of the symp- this month. Lawerence Jackson, Brandon Johnson, toms, it does not, in fact, do enough to actu- Under Maynard’s leadership, OPB has Mertez Wilson, Demagio Lawson, Brandon ally cure the illness.’’ grown and now employs 180 people, operates Moss, Jamall Steele, Lorenzo Cannon, five television stations and four radio stations. Kendarius Cox, Jerrell Wilson, Antonio Royal, f OPB has transformed from a small to a large Courtney Henry, Ari Foust, Xavier Wallace, media entity, providing statewide service to Quentin Long, Preston Atwood, Robert Ben- TRIBUTE TO JOHN SPENCER both rural and urban Oregon. Every week 1.4 jamin, Tommy Green, Cornelius Davis, Ji Soo million people listen to and view OPB, making Noh, Trey Ray, Quinton Lindsey, Evander HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. it one of the largest media outlets in the na- Davis, Dustin Gloor, Willie Cannon, and Mi- tion. chael Byrd. OF NEW JERSEY Earlier this year Maynard received the Low- The players would be the first to tell you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ell Medal from the Corporation for Public that they wouldn’t have been able to achieve Saturday, December 17, 2005 Broadcasting for his outstanding contributions all that they did without the strong support of to public television. His passion for public the coaching and support staffs. Starting with Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to broadcasting is evident through his dedication head coach Benjie Brown, the Bulldogs were pay tribute to John Spencer, who passed on the Public Broadcasting Service board and ably coached by Stan Baranowski, Allen away yesterday at the age of 58. From his Association for Public Television Station Brown, Roger Bryant, Sam Captain, Phillip role on ‘‘The Patty Duke Show’’ in the 1960’s, board. Under this hard financial time for public Johnson, Danny Medlin, Matt Pugh, Brandon to his role on ‘‘The West Wing’’ today, he has broadcasting, Maynard has also been able to Staton, and Nick Sweitzer. The community touched the lives of millions of Americans. pioneer a self-sustaining revenue model for coaches who assisted included Vince Brown, Born December 20, 1946, John Spencer OPB. Ed Courtney, Kemp Harvey, and Don grew up in the great town of Totowa, New Jer- He is a treasure trove of institutional knowl- Osborne. The middle school coach was Eric sey, in my congressional district. At the age of edge and although I wish him the best retire- Rader. The other valuable members of the 16 he left home to pursue an acting career in ment, I hope to continue to seek his insights. Bulldog championship squad included team New York. He quickly earned a prominent role f doctors David Williams and Rob Williams, on ‘‘The Patty Duke Show,’’ playing Henry An- trainers Kenny Coker and Charles Crowell, THOMASVILLE BULLDOGS ARE derson. When the show moved to Los Ange- statistician Barry Tucker, film crew members PERFECT AGAIN les and ended Spencer’s run, he returned to Travis Leanord, Wade Loflin, Casey Medlin, the great state of New Jersey, attending and Adam Oakley, gym maintenance staffer Fairleigh Dickinson University for two years. HON. HOWARD COBLE Bill Moore, and team managers Keyshawn He then moved back to New York and began OF NORTH CAROLINA Green, Ryan Hanner, Jason Hicks, Luke Wil- working as a stage actor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liams, and Antwon Simon. Mr. Speaker, John Spencer was the son of Saturday, December 17, 2005 On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth District a dumptruck driver, and brought that working of North Carolina, we congratulate the Thom- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to class attitude to his life as an actor. There is asville Bulldogs for completing its second con- report that the tradition of football excellence no argument about his acting talent, but what secutive State football championship and continues at a high school in the Sixth District set him apart were the countless hours he doing it without a loss all year. Congratulations of North Carolina that is known throughout our spent perfecting the lines, the delivery, the en- to principal Dirk Gurley, athletic director State as a football powerhouse. For the sec- tire character. Woody Huneycutt, the teachers, staff, stu- ond year in a row, and for the sixth time in dents, parents, and fans of Thomasville High His career ran the gamut. In the late 1980’s school history, Thomasville High School has he starred aside Harrison Ford in ‘‘Presumed School for bringing football perfection to our captured a North Carolina high school football district. Innocent,’’ which led producer David E. Kelley championship. In addition, while the rest of the f to cast him as Tommy Mullaney on ‘‘L.A. country wonders if the NFL’s Colts can match Law.’’ In the late 1990’s he starred in ‘‘The the 1972 Dolphins perfect, unbeaten season, I STATEMENT HONORING NATELEE Rock,’’ and ‘‘The Negotiator,’’ two very high am also pleased to note that Thomasville BRINLEE profile successful films. In 1999, he was the completed its second, perfect 16–0 football first actor cast by Aaron Sorkin to star on ‘‘The season. In fact, perfect, unbeaten seasons HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON West Wing,’’ as Leo McGarry; a role I have have only been accomplished twice since they especially enjoyed watching him play. First as OF TEXAS began playing high school football in North IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES White House Chief of Staff and currently as Carolina in 1927. The other school to do it: the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee, it Thomasville High School in 1995. Saturday, December 17, 2005 has been refreshing to watch his character, Thomasville captured its second straight Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. particularly serving a Democrat in the White State football championship on December 10, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an ex- House. It would have been nice to have a 2005, when the Bulldogs defeated Wallace- traordinary young woman whose bravery and Vice President from Passaic County. Rose Hill 21–20 at Wake Forest University’s quick thinking saved her family from a dev- His working class origins were always ap- Groves Stadium. The one-point victory was a astating fire. Eight-year-old Natelee Brinlee is parent. From ‘‘Patty Duke’’ all the way up to case of de`ja´ vu for Thomasville because last a hero in every sense of the word. the present movies, he was always somebody year the Bulldogs defeated Wallace-Rose Hill Natelee had been through the Irving Fire down to earth, two boots on the ground. I 15–14. ‘‘These one-point wins are tough on Department’s Safety House where she learned think it had a lot to do with the parts he your nerves,’’ Thomasville coach Benjie Brown how to implement life-saving measures during played. told the High Point Enterprise. ‘‘I don’t feel any a fire emergency. When a fire started in her Mr. Speaker, with John Spencer’s death our different. Those kids last year earned it just as home, Natelee knew to call 911, and alertly nation has lost an acting treasure. From the much as these kids did. I’m happy for both woke up her uncle and brother. This heroism stage, to television to the movies, his career groups.’’ saved Natelee, her uncle and two brothers. brought joy to millions of Americans. He will We are pleased to recognize all the mem- Natelee Brinlee showed maturity and brav- be sorely missed. bers of the Thomasville football team who ery well beyond her 8 years. The recognition

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:50 Dec 18, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17DE8.012 E17DEPT1 E2598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 17, 2005 she is receiving is imminently well-deserved, ommended increased immigration enforce- IN HONOR OF CORPORAL ANTHONY and I know this is merely the first step of ment personnel, stronger surveillance, tougher THOMAS MCELVEEN many bright years ahead. entry-and-exit procedures and the use of bet- f ter technologies to enhance our border secu- HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD rity. This bill addresses these concerns and I BORDER PROTECTION, ANTITER- OF GEORGIA RORISM, AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRA- favor all of these provisions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TION CONTROL ACT OF 2005 Finally, I am convinced that reassuring the Saturday, December 17, 2005 American people that we have taken strong Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today SPEECH OF action to strengthen enforcement and secure to pay tribute to a courageous young man who HON. MARK UDALL our borders is a necessary predicate for the died while serving our country in the war in OF COLORADO harder and more complicated task of address- Iraq. Corporal Anthony Thomas McElveen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the problem of existing illegal and undocu- Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st mented workers. Marine Division, was killed by enemy action Friday, December 16, 2005 With stronger border security and enforce- while conducting combat operations on De- The House in Committee of the Whole ment established we can work with the Admin- cember 1 in Fallujah, Iraq. House on the State of the Union had under istration and our colleagues in the Senate to On behalf of the people of the 9th Congres- consideration the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend sional District of Georgia, I wish to extend the Immigration and Nationality Act to build a consensus for the harder task of clari- strengthen enforcement of the immigration fying the status of existing illegal immigrants, condolences to Corporal McElveen’s family laws, to enhance border security, and for most of whom are hard-working and otherwise and friends, and especially to his widow Carrie who resides in my district. other purposes: law-abiding people, in a humane and thought- I also extend the thanks of our state and na- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, ful way that will protect children, include guest- while there is much in this bill that concerns tion to a brave Marine and his family for their worker needs and establish a fairer process sacrifice in keeping the fight for our freedom me, I will vote for it because its primary pur- for legalized entry. If that effort succeeds—as pose is to make necessary improvements in on foreign soil. Corporal McElveen’s courage, I think it can and am convinced it must—the dedication to duty, and willingness to pay the securing our borders, which I think is needed result not only will be better than the bill be- as part—but only part—of immigration-reform ultimate price to preserve his country will fore us, it will be a measure that deserves to never be forgotten. legislation. be sent to the President for signing into law. To be frank, however, if this bill represented Semper Fidelis. our last word on immigration reform, I would f f vote against it. By focusing exclusively on the HONORING MR. TERRY R. ADAMS question of border security and immigration HONORING NORTH METCALFE ELE- FROM ASHLAND, OREGON enforcement, the House Republican leader- MENTARY SCHOOL 6TH GRADE ship is ignoring the most difficult and chal- ACADEMIC TEAM lenging aspect of immigration reform, namely HON. GREG WALDEN the question of how to deal humanely and ef- OF OREGON fectively with the estimated 8–11 million illegal HON. RON LEWIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES immigrants currently living and working in this country. OF KENTUCKY Saturday, December 17, 2005 Moreover, I am not in favor of making every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise man, woman and child who overstays a visa today to highlight and commend the service of or resides in this country illegally a criminal. Saturday, December 17, 2005 Mr. Terry R. Adams, a resident of Oregon’s By making any violation of immigration rules a Second Congressional District, for his service criminal rather than a civil offense we may Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise to his community and the nation as a member only end up discouraging law enforcement today to recognize the North Metcalfe Elemen- of the National Association of Professional In- from discovering real threats of terrorism or tary School 6th Grade Academic Team for surance Agents. Mr. Adams recently com- violent criminal conduct. Driving illegal immi- their participation and high achievement in the pleted his term as the president of the Na- grants deeper underground, even more than Kentucky Colonel academic competition on tional Association of Professional Insurance current law, which keeps them in the shad- December 3, 2005. In this competition, stu- Agents and had previously served in many po- ows, is a terrible tactic if our overarching goal dents competed in written assessment cat- sitions of responsibility in the Association for is national security. egories of math, science, language arts, social more than 18 years. Mr. Adams has also So, Mr. Chairman, there are some strong studies and arts and humanities. served the insurance industry in many posi- reasons for voting against this legislation. It of- In these categories, team members placed tions at the state level, including as president fers no full solution to the problem of illegal first and second in math and second in lan- of the Oregon/Idaho state affiliate. immigration; it is unnecessarily punitive toward Mr. Adams has been recognized by his guage arts. Collectively, the team went home otherwise law-abiding individuals, and it un- peers for his service in the industry, having as first place Kentucky Colonels Quick Recall wisely commits this country to the construction twice been honored as the Professional Agent of a costly border fence that many security ex- Champions and placed second in the overall of the Year by the Professional Insurance perts believe will divert resources away from competition, defeating six other teams. To- Agents of Oregon/Idaho, first in 1996 and more important homeland security needs. gether, they demonstrated great academic again in 2001. Terry is a principal of Reinholdt My readiness to support this bill was also prowess, teamwork and sportsmanship before & O’Harra Insurance in Ashland, Oregon, reduced by the rhetoric of some who are most a regional audience, representing competitive where he has spent his professional career vocally in support of it. There is perhaps no values that make Kentucky proud. advising consumers about how to obtain the more divisive issue in our country than immi- I would like to commend Kristen Compton, best insurance coverage for their needs. gration, and sadly, the tone and content of Price Bell, Lindsey Coomer and Chandler Mr. Adams’ dedication to the highest stand- much of the debate in the House has only Staggs for their accomplishment. I would also ards of professionalism as a professional in- fueled the division. I discussed the tone and like to recognize their coaches, two fine edu- surance agent has earned him the respect of substance of this debate with a good friend cators, Angela Welsh and Rachel Dial. I am friends, colleagues and the insurance industry and colleague from the Republican side of the very proud to represent these students, teach- as a whole. aisle and found that we agreed that the House ers and their families. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to was missing an opportunity to unite the coun- rise today to share with my colleagues the try and pass a sorely-needed comprehensive I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of good work that Mr. Adams has done through- immigration reform bill. Representatives to join me in congratulating out his career as a member of the insurance Despite these concerns, I will vote in favor the North Metcalfe Elementary School 6th community, and again congratulate him on the of this bill because we have to make nec- Grade Academic Team for their achievement completion of his term as the president of the essary investments in border security and en- and wish them continued success in their National Association of Professional Insurance forcement. The 9/11 Commission has rec- promising future years. Agents.

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