E1068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 19, 2012 Education and Labor. Mrs. Barbour served for ous decades hosting his iconic television pro- cent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout many years as Chairman Ford’s Legislative gram, Like It Is, Gil acquainted the country Award. The award is a performance-based Director. She worked on a host of issues dur- with the story and the culture of Black Amer- achievement with high standards that have ing her congressional tenure, including a hu- ica. been well-maintained over the past century. manitarian initiative helping to relocate a num- The show was truly groundbreaking. It en- To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout ber of Soviet Jews facing persecution in the gaged black leaders in sports, journalism, film, is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- USSR to the United States. Mrs. Barbour’s education, civil rights, politics and business, ganized by requirements and merit badges, as mastery of congressional issues and the fed- like Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit eral assisted her success in the private sector. Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dizzy Gil- the community. Seth’s project involved funding Having realized personal success in both lespie, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, Carmen and erecting 21 flags on Memorial Day Week- the public and private sectors, Mrs. Barbour McRae, Aretha Franklin, Dr. Billy Taylor, end along Highway 17 to pay tribute to our na- understands the importance of education, and Nancy Wilson, Sidney Poitier, Imhotep Gary tion’s heroes. Seth completed this project tirelessly gives back to her community. For Byrd, (Dr. Ben) Yosef Ben-Jochannan, Mu- while going above and beyond the required many years she has tutored adults in Fairfax hammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Reverend Jesse merit badges, earning a staggering total of 50 County, Virginia, helping them earn a high Louis Jackson and Minister Louis Farrakhan to badges. The work ethic Seth has shown in his school equivalency degree and further their name a few. Eagle Project, and every other project leading own career opportunities and realize their per- Gil told it like it is and interviewed national up to his Eagle Scout rank, speaks volumes of sonal potential. Despite her retirement, Mrs. and international historic figures like President his commitment to serving a cause greater Barbour will continue as a pillar of her commu- Nelson Mandela of South Africa and President than himself and assisting his community. nity and continue to help those striving to help Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. He interviewed Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young themselves. controversial and uncontroversial with pro- man and his supportive family demonstrates Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join found discussions of the world’s most impor- the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- me in thanking Nancy Barbour for her dec- tant issues. I was greatly honored to appear severance. I am honored to represent Seth ades of service to Congress and her commu- on Like It Is, with Reverend Dr. Calvin A. Butts and his family in the United States Congress. nity, and to congratulate her on her retirement of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, I know that all of my colleagues in the House and wish her well in all of her future endeav- where we gather to say farewell to our dear will join me in congratulating him in obtaining ors. friend and legend. the Eagle Scout ranking, and will wish him f The program also featured insightful docu- continued success in his future education and mentaries that delved into the lives of Paul career. CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GIL Robeson, Martin Luther King, Jr., W.E.B. NOBLE, PRODUCER AND HOST OF f DuBois, Malcolm X, Charlie Parker, Jack WABC–TV’S ‘‘LIKE IT IS’’ Johnson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Adam Clayton HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Powell, Jr., Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), SARY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Justice Bruce Wright and countless other CATHEDRAL IN NEW MEXICO OF NEW YORK prominent figures of the African and Urban Di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aspora. Perhaps most importantly, it provided HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH an intelligent and progressive forum for black Tuesday, June 19, 2012 OF OHIO Americans that changed the way the nation Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in viewed its black citizens. Gil’s legacy will con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of my dear longtime friend and Harlem tinue as a trailblazer for African Americans in Tuesday, June 19, 2012 native, Gil Noble, who made his transition on journalism. Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the age of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. Speaker, you would be hard pressed to honor of the Scottish Rite Masons of New eighty. Born to Jamaican immigrants Gilbert find anyone in Harlem who does not have and Iris Noble in Harlem on February 22, Mexico on the occasion of the Centennial memories of gathering with friends and family Celebration of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in 1932, Gil Noble was a pioneering anchorman to watch Gil Noble eloquently discuss the and journalist who spent his career giving Santa Fe, New Mexico. On this occasion they issues of the day. The death of Gil, a son of also celebrate New Mexico’s 100th year as a voice to Black Power and the African Harlem, is especially saddening for the Village Diasporic experience. For over forty years he State of the Union. of Harlem, but also our nation and the world. The celebration at the Scottish Rite Temple was perhaps the nation’s most important black We will all miss this intellectually passionate journalist, bringing the struggle for civil rights includes tours, outdoor activities, a parade, a man and the inspiration he gave to our nation. private reception, a brunch, a public exemplifi- and equality into the homes of millions of On Thursday, April 12, hundreds of Harlem- Americans in black and white and in color. cation of a Scottish Rite Degree and a Period ites, New Yorkers and world visitors convened Dress Ball in the evening. Growing up influenced by jazz pianist Erroll at Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church Garner, a young Gil Noble took up the piano Though the exact time of the beginning of to pay final tribute, respect and honor to a Freemasonry is unknown, many of the sym- and decided as a teen to pursue a career in man who was larger than height. May our spir- music. He formed the Gil Noble Trio, playing bols and language come from the Middle it be filled with light and progress and may the Ages. It has become a worldwide fraternity in New York clubs while attending City Col- light guide us through the fear and ignorance lege. Later in life his love of jazz would later which focuses on self-improvement and social of our times in remembrance of my dear be- betterment. Freemasons partake in philan- lead him to become a strong supporter of the loved Gil Noble. Jazz Foundation of America and join its board thropy, service, funding of research, and of directors. After graduating, he went on to f spreading ideals in which they believe. Currently, there are four million Masons work for Union Carbide and modeled part TRIBUTE TO SETH ALEXANDER time, where he met his wife, Jean, also a KLEINWORT worldwide. Notable Masons throughout time model at that time. are George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Gil Noble began his fifty years career in tel- Paul Revere, John Hancock, John Paul Jones evision and programming, when he got his HON. TOM LATHAM and Chief Justice John Marshall to name a first break in broadcast media in 1962, as a OF IOWA few. Notable actions of the Masons include part-time announcer for Harlem’s radio station IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment, the WLIB. Gil began reporting and reading news- formation of the democratic government and Tuesday, June 19, 2012 casts as well as servicing the Associated supporting the first public schools in both Eu- Press teletype machine and tracking interview Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rope and America. tapes. In 1967, he joined WABC–TV as a re- recognize and congratulate Seth Kleinwort of Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me porter and served as anchor for the station’s Madrid, Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle in honoring the Scottish Rite and all Free- Saturday and Sunday night newscast in 1968. Scout. masons on the joyous occasion of the Centen- Gil’s career surged when he was named host The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- nial Celebration of the Scottish Rite Cathedral of WABC–TV’s ‘‘Like It Is.’’ During his numer- vancement rank in scouting. Only about 5 per- in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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