638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 1 January 24, 2013 also allow Federal agencies to suspend West Symphony’s outstanding efforts He moved to Nashville to begin and debar contractors who repeatedly to provide quality outreach and edu- study, working an 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. violate the employment and reemploy- cational opportunities for our commu- graveyard shift as a hospital orderly to ment rights of members of the uni- nities and our schools. save enough money to send for his wife formed services. Finally, it would pro- Mr. President, I know that you and and family, which he was able to do by vide the Special Counsel with author- all our colleagues will join me in salut- 1946. He finished Meharry in 1949 and ity to subpoena attendance, testimony, ing two great American artists and moved to New York City to begin in- and documents from Federal employees this year’s Bravo Award winners, Alan ternship at Harlem Hospital. He had and agencies in order to carry out in- and Marilyn Bergman.∑ wanted to return to Baltimore, but the vestigations related to USERRA. f city hospital there paid interns $15 per Mr. President, there are a number of month with free room. Harlem paid $50 REMEMBERING DR. CARL great training and employment pro- per month, enough to rent a one bed- EVERETT DRAKE, SR. grams available to veterans. This legis- room apartment for the family. After lation would strengthen such programs ∑ Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, Dr. internship and a new baby—Michael, and make certain that veterans have Carl Everett Drake, Sr. died peacefully 1950—the family moved across the and maintain access to those programs. of natural causes at his home in Sac- George Washington Bridge to Engle- That is what our veterans are entitled ramento Thursday evening. He was 99. wood, NJ. Carl began his life as a work- to and that is what we must deliver. Carl Drake was born on August 21, 1913 ing physician with a grueling schedule in Neptune, NJ, the second son of f that consisted of steady employment in James and Lucy Bingham Drake. Carl the ER at Harlem Hospital, a grave- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS was educated in the public schools yard shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., followed where he was an outstanding student by a junior partnership in a local New and even better multisport athlete. His York physician’s office from 9 to noon, RECOGNIZING MARILYN AND ALAN State high school long jump mark of then home to Jersey to sleep, dinner at BERGMAN 21′ 10″ stood for over 25 years. His tal- 6, and then a few private patients seen ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, the ents brought him to the attention of in a room converted to a makeshift great song lyricists Alan and Marilyn coaches from Morgan State College in medical office in the house until 9, be- Bergman are being honored by the New Baltimore, MD, the top ranked college fore returning to work for the 11 p.m. West Symphony with its Bravo Award football program available to African shift in Harlem. When asked later for their extraordinary leadership, American players in the 1930s. His com- about this level of commitment he re- their contributions to the Visions of bination of size, speed, and ferocity plied that he was mainly ‘‘grateful for America multimedia project, and their won him a starting spot on the cham- a chance to actually work.’’ deep and longstanding commitment to pionship football team. At 6′ 1″ and 205 This schedule was of course music education and the performing pounds—huge at the time—he was a unsustainable, and a fascination with arts. I look forward to paying tribute bruising, standout guard, playing both the newly emerging field of psychiatry to them at the New West Symphony’s offense and defense. The team went led him to, at 40, begin training in psy- event in Los Angeles. undefeated for his entire career. He was chiatry at Graystone State Hospital. Alan and Marilyn Bergman are two team captain, had the honor of wearing During residency he continued his of the world’s best-known and best- jersey No. 1, and held the team ball in home office practice after dinner to loved lyricists. From the 1950s calypso the national championship photos. help support a family that had grown hit ‘‘Yellow Bird’’ and Frank Sinatra’s At Morgan he was active in several to four children with the addition of ‘‘Nice ’n’ Easy’’ to Oscar-winning lyrics student organizations, including the Barry in 1952. In 1957, after completing for ‘‘The Way We Were’’ and ‘‘The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, which he residency he looked nationally, and Windmills of Your Mind’’ to themes for joined in 1933. He began dating an at- made the bold decision to move to Sac- many of America’s favorite television tractive and studious coed who worked ramento to join a newly burgeoning series, the Bergmans have been con- as the dean’s secretary, even joining State mental health system. Prior to tributing to the Great American Song- the glee club to demonstrate to her his this, no one in the family had ever been book for more than 50 years. They have ‘‘softer’’ side. Carl and Beatrice Hayes west of Tennessee. Arriving in Sac- won three Academy Awards (including were married in September 1937. They ramento in July 1958, he worked for the one for the score of Yentl), four settled in Baltimore, she began work as State during the day, and as had al- Emmys, two Grammys, and two Golden a social worker, and he, having left ways been the case set up a small pri- Globe Awards. school after football a few credits short vate practice in rented space in the They have also worked tirelessly to of graduation, took a job in the post of- evenings. Financial obligations in- promote the arts and champion our fice. Professional football was not cluded supporting a son in college and creative community. Marilyn served available, but his training made him stiff mortgage payments on a modern for 15 years as President and Chairman valuable at handling mail sacks. Two house in an upscale, and for the first of the Board of the American Society children, Carl Jr., 1939, and Beatrice, time integrated, neighborhood. of Composers, Authors and Publishers 1940, followed, along with a chronic In Sacramento Carl and Bea joined a (ASCAP), the world’s foremost per- back injury that led to a job shift that small circle of middle class African forming rights organization. In 2002, relied more on his college schooling Americans who had also moved west to she was appointed the first chairman of than his strength. make a new life. A handful of doctors, the Library of Congress National Ruled out of active military service lawyers, a defense contractor, and a fu- Sound Recording Preservation Board. due to his back injury, he re-enrolled neral home owner formed a social Alan serves as a member of the Li- in school to complete his college de- group anchored by the ‘‘Couples Club,’’ brary of Congress National Film Pres- gree, and in 1944, at the urging of Bea, which met on Saturdays once a month ervation Board, the Johnny Mercer applied to medical school. He could not for a rotating house party. There were Foundation Board, the Artists’ Rights attend the segregated University of also civic activities like the Lions Foundation Board, and the Jazz Bak- Maryland, but under the ‘‘separate but Club, competitive chess, and the ery Board of Directors. equal’’ concept of Jim Crow laws, the NAACP, as well as the local chapter of And together, Alan and Marilyn State of Maryland instead paid his tui- Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. The names of serve on the executive committee of tion to attend Meharry Medical Col- these pioneers: Colley, Jones, Morris, the Music Branch of the Academy of lege, in Nashville, TN, one of the two Morrissey, Nance, Rutland, Stewart, Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. medical schools in the county to edu- Trent, West, and a few others, are now They are also strong supporters of cate more than the occasional person a part of Sacramento history. In 1967 a music education, including the New of color. reduction in State supported mental

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In fact, Sue was elected chairman vate practice more viable for physi- Dr. Carl Drake left this life as he of the Georgia Republican Party in 2007 cians caring for low income patients. lived it, with great dignity and grace. and re-elected in 2009 and again in 2011, He converted to full time private prac- He came through the Depression, was making her the first chairman to serve tice, and the late 1960s and 1970s be- an All-American athlete, educated three consecutive terms. In 2009, Sue came a time of relative prosperity. A himself, raised a family, and was an ac- was also chosen as one of ten women in pool was added to the backyard, and tive working psychiatrist until the the United States to be honored as a Carl learned, for the first time, to very last days of a life that spanned Woman of Achievement by the Repub- swim. He remained health conscious, the 20th century and more. He was lican National Committee. and he and Bea were in the pool every- calm, open, and cheerful, always. His Sue is an effective leader who has day from May to October until they physical stature was imposing, but his worked tirelessly to elect Republicans were both in their 90s. gentle steadfastness and serenity were in the State of Georgia. In 2010, her ef- With the children finally grown and the traits that made him a joy to be forts over the years came to a cre- on their own Carl and Bea travelled— with. He never raised his voice; he scendo when Republicans swept the Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and Scan- never needed to. He was universally ad- State, winning every statewide con- dinavia were highlights—entertained mired, respected, and loved. He is sur- test. In fact, Sue has been instru- friends, and watched their ever expand- vived by 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 17 mental in my political campaigns, and ing cadre of grandchildren and great great grandchildren, 16 great-great I am forever grateful for her support grandchildren grow. Bea retired in 1975, grandchildren, and thousands of pa- throughout the years. but Carl kept his active practice going, tients. He lived to see his 100th Christ- Although Sue will be ending her suc- seeing patients five days a week until mas; he leaves the world a better cessful run as chairman of the Georgia he was 90. Bea suffered from mild place.∑ Republican Party in May of this year, macular degeneration and progressive f I am sure that this will not be the end Alzheimer’s disease, ultimately requir- HONORING SILVERIO of her involvement in Georgia politics. ing full time supervision. Carl closed CUARESMA, SR. Our party will be forever better be- his practice—regretfully—to come cause of Sue, and I wish her the best in ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I home to care for her. He moved from her future endeavors.∑ wish to honor the life 2LT Silverio many patients to just one. They con- f tinued to play backgammon as long as Cuaresma, Sr., whose passing on Janu- ary 20, 2013, has brought great sadness she could, exercised in the pool, and TRIBUTE TO MR. STEVE TINDELL to the Silver State. As a member of the when that was no longer safe took ∑ Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- World War II Mighty Five Nevadans walks around the courtyard, until Bea dent, I speak today in honor of Mr. Ste- and the State’s oldest unrecognized passed away in March 2008. They had ven L. Tindell, who retired on January Filipino-American World War II vet- been married for just over 70 years. 11, 2013, at Peterson Air Force Base, In the months following Bea’s death, eran, Mr. Cuaresma dedicated his life CO. Mr. Tindell served 30 years in uni- Carl, now 94, began a series of home re- to honoring Filipino veterans for their form and for over 10 years in Federal furbishing projects including a new sacrifices. I am grateful for his service civil service as the director of the Com- to our country and advocacy on behalf roof and painting inside and out. His mander’s Action Group and the Chief of of our heroes. While in the Senate, I oldest grandson John, a professional Legislative Affairs for Air Force Space will continue fighting to guarantee house painter, came north to help, and Command. He has been an enduring that all veterans and their families are ultimately moved in to help manage presence and a subject-matter expert properly thanked for their sacrifices. the house and yard. In August 2008 Carl As one of the Mighty Five, Mr. for all congressional matters related to renewed his medical license and his Cuaresma fought tirelessly to secure Air Force space and cyberspace issues driver’s license as he put it ‘‘just in proper military recognition and com- and has facilitated countless congres- case.’’ He became active in his frater- pensation for our Nation’s nearly 24,000 sional interactions with Headquarters nity once again. He did a few legal con- Filipino World War II veterans. We Air Force Space Command and its nu- sultations in 2009, and then with John must continue the fight to ensure that merous subordinate centers, wings and to type reports on the new computer, Filipino veterans like Mr. Cuaresma units. began seeing patients again, on a reg- are honored for their sacrifices. That is Air Force Major Command Legisla- ular basis, working for the State of why I introduced the Filipino Veterans tive Liaisons facilitate communication California as he had when he moved to Fairness Act. This bill would establish between their commands and Congress, Sacramento in 1958, this time doing a process for Filipinos who have fought effectively bridging our organizational disability evaluations. He pulled the alongside the U.S. military during cultures and promoting clear and open office shingle bearing the name ‘‘Carl World War II to work with military communication. These professionals E. Drake, Sr. MD’’ from the garage— historians to determine eligibility for require in depth knowledge of congres- the same shingle used at the house in military benefits. I believe we have a sional procedures, committee struc- New Jersey 60 years ago—and mounted responsibility to ensure that individ- tures and the legislative process. They it near the back door. The kitchen uals who served honorably alongside also must have detailed understanding table became his consultation office. U.S. troops are recognized for their of the missions, challenges and organi- He scheduled a light but steady stream contributions to our Nation. zational structures of the commands of patients, three or four a week. He My thoughts and prayers are with they represent. My office depends heav- saw his last patient on December 12, Mr. Cuaresma’s family and friends dur- ily on the rapport we have with our 2012, before taking a break for the holi- ing this difficult time. Today, I ask my military liaisons for timely informa- days. New visits were on the books for colleagues to join me in celebrating tion and candid dialogue. January 2013. the life of an honorable man who was During his tenure as a legislative li- On December 26, all four of his chil- devoted to providing justice for our Na- aison, Mr. Tindell enhanced the Air dren, along with five grandchildren and tion’s heroes.∑ Force Space Command mission by de- two daughters-in-law, visited without f livering space, missile and cyberspace fanfare for a traditional post-Christ- capabilities to the U.S. armed forces mas gathering. He was in great spirits, TRIBUTE TO SUE EVERHART and its warfighting commands. He was holding court, albeit with less energy ∑ Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President. I would the architect of Space Command’s leg- than usual. On December 27, after a like to honor in the RECORD Ms. Sue islative game plan, which coordinated

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