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21714 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 16 September 29, 2006 requirements in reading or English language actions of the noble Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, Jr. play on many of his recording projects. In arts and mathematics, must not have been His dedication to the medical community has early 1980, veteran writer/arranger Gene identified as a ‘‘Persistently Dangerous’’ improved the medical field for everyone and Page, whom East had worked with on White’s school within the last two years, and must his doctrines are certain to endure. sessions, called the to play on a re- comply with other Department of Education re- f cording session for a Hertz commercial jingle. quirements. Impressed with East’s ability to read music as Point Comfort’s designation as a Blue Rib- TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT, well as his diverse playing skills, Page used bon School is a tribute to the schools’ teach- NATHAN EAST East on numerous projects (Dionne Warwick, ers, administrators, and other employees’ Johnny Mathis, Whitney Houston, and Ma- dedication to providing students with a quality HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS donna). education. It also is a reflection of the students OF NEW YORK As East’s reputation grew on the L.A. ses- and parents’ commitment to the pursuit of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion scene, so did his job calls. From that educational excellence. I am therefore pleased Thursday, September 28, 2006 point on, East worked consistently, He did to offer my congratulations to Point Comfort sessions for Lionel Richie (‘‘Endless Love,’’ Elementary School for being one of the 26 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Kenny Rogers’ ‘‘Lady’’) and Texas schools designated as Blue Ribbon recognition of the renowned jazz musician, (‘‘Footloose’’, ‘‘Vox Humana’’). He toured with Schools by the Department of Education. Nathan East, a distinguished member of the Loggins appearing with the singer at Live Aid f music industry. It behooves us to pay tribute in 1985. heard East and invited to this outstanding artist and I hope my col- him to join his band. With keyboardist Greg IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF leagues will join me in recognizing his impres- JOSEPH PIZZORNO, JR. Phillinganes and drummer , they sive accomplishments. toured the world over and performed multiple Born one of seven children to Thomas and concerts at London’s which HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Gwendolyn East on December 8, 1955, in resulted in the release of Clapton’s ‘‘24 OF OHIO , PA, Nathan East and his family Nights’’ CD, 1988. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved to San Diego, CA, when he was 4 In 1990, East was one of four musicians Thursday, September 28, 2006 years old to accommodate his father’s aero- that formed the supergroup, . The Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to dynamic engineering position at General Dy- group had phenomenal success: albums sell- recognize and celebrate the contributions of namics. As a child, East would peck out famil- ing millions of copies, several times charting at Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., N.D. Dr. Pizzorno is a iar melodies on the family piano. Music filled No. 1 as well as remaining on the chart as pioneer in naturopathy, the founder of Bastyr the home as his sister Cecilia practiced the long as 90 weeks and a Grammy nomination. University, author of several books, and ac- French horn and their sister Gertrude played East was voted the Most Valuable Player in claimed by various health organizations. the flute. When Nathan was in the seventh the bass category at the International Rock Dr. Pizzorno has illuminated the field of na- grade, he began playing in the junior Awards. He also won Britain’s most pres- turopathy, or treatment by natural, holistic high school orchestra. At age 14, he switched tigious Ivor Novello Award for co-writing the methods, in the modern world of medicine. He to bass guitar, inspired by his older brother number one hit song ‘‘’’ with Phil has founded Bastyr University, a multidisci- David’s mastery of the guitar. He began play- Collins and . East has developed plinary accredited school in natural health ing for local church groups and folk masses his own Yamaha Signature Series bass guitar sciences; where he served as president for 22 with his brothers. (the BBNE–2) available in stores worldwide. years followed by serving as president emer- East played along with the recordings of He also has an instructional VHS video, Con- itus, senior advisor to the president, member jazz , , Charles temporary Electric Bass and instructional of the Board of Trustees, and a professor, Mingus, Buster Williams, Scott LaFaro, DVD, The Business of Bass, (distributed by until his recently announced retirement. Dr. Motown’s , James Brown, Sly Hal Leonard Music Publishing Co), a behind Pizzorno was appointed by President Clinton Stone with Larry Graham, Cream, and horn the scenes look that goes into considerable to the White House Commission on Com- bands like Chicago, Tower of Power and detail on the steps he has taken, the choices plementary and Alternative Medicine Policy Blood, Sweat & Tears as they came over the and decisions made and the mindset that has and by President George W. Bush to the radio or out of his record player. The young successfully earned him both the profile and a Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. He bassist began playing in his high school’s jazz respect many players would be pleased to call has also served on the Seattle/King County ensemble, marching band, choir, chorus, and their own. Board of Health, founding board of directors of pep band, as well as local Top 40 bands. He Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, the Sci- also listened to Wes Montgomery, Quincy on this body to recognize the accomplish- entific Review Board of the Cancer Treatment Jones, Cannonball Adderley, , ments of Nathan East, as he offers his talents Research Foundation, chair of the American Wayne Shorter, George Benson, , and services for the betterment of our local Public Health Association, and vice chair of , , Jimi Hendrix, and global communities, the Institute for Functional Medicine Board of Santana, session bassist , Mr. Speaker, Nathan East’s selfless service Directors. Dr. Pizzorno is an accomplished au- Earth, Wind & Fire’s , and has continuously demonstrated a level of altru- thor having written several acclaimed books Francis Rocco Prestia. istic dedication that makes him most worthy of and is the founding editor of Integrative Medi- East’s breakthrough came while he was a our recognition today. cine: A Clinicians Journal. In 2001, Dr. member of a band named Power. They were f Pizzorno founded SaluGenecists. Inc. to de- hired as the house band for a Stax revue. The velop artificial intelligence-aided advice sys- recognition brought the attention of Barry HONORING THE SOUTHWEST tems to provide smart, personalized heath pro- White, who hired the entire band for a national YOUTH SERVICES COLLABORATIVE motion, and self-care guidance for the public tour. Still a teenager, East became a member and practitioners. of the Love Unlimited Orchestra (‘‘Love’s HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Dr. Pizzorno was recognized as a ‘‘Pioneer Theme’’) playing The Apollo Theater, Madison OF ILLINOIS in Holistic Medicine’’ by the American Holistic Square Garden, Kennedy Center and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medical Association; awarded ‘‘Naturopathic major U.S. venues. East earned a bachelor of Thursday, September 28, 2006 Physician of the Year’’ by the American Asso- arts degree in Music from University of Cali- ciation of Naturopathic Physicians; granted the fornia at San Diego. He began work on a Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘Founder’s Award for Pioneering Complemen- master’s degree when instructor Bertram honor the Southwest Youth Services Collabo- tary and Alternative Medicine’’ by the National Turetzky suggested that he already had rative, an outstanding organization for teen- Foundation for Alternative Medicine; and de- enough education and that it was time for him agers and young adults, that serves several clared ‘‘Humanitarian of the Year’’ by the Can- to move to Los Angeles to try and start a lu- Chicago communities troubled with gang vio- cer Treatment Centers of America. crative music career. lence, high drop-out rates, and high unemploy- Mr. Speaker and my fellow colleagues, While involved with the San Diego club and ment. For more than a decade, the today I ask you to join me in commending the studio scene, contacted him to Collaborative’s after-school programs have

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He is survived by nities—leaders that are agents of change. mittee, Interfaith Alliance, Health Care for All Suzanne Broyhill, his wife of 25 years; three Area churches, social service centers, rec- and many other projects. daughters, Nancy, Jane and Jeanne; a step- reational centers, and neighborhood organiza- Mr. Trullinger is survived by his sons Steven daughter Kimberly; four grandchildren; and tions are responsible for the good work of the and Mark; daughter, Laureen; and many three great-grandchildren. Southwest Youth Services Collaborative. They grandchildren. Although Mr. Trullinger’s pass- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to pay bring hope to participants through the rec- ing brings sadness to his family, friends, and tribute to the life and work of Congressman reational centers, a soccer league, and even a the community, he left a legacy as an advo- Joel T. Broyhill, and express my deepest con- Hip-Hop Academy. Additionally, the organiza- cate for the people that will never be forgotten. dolences to all who knew and loved him. tion offers mentoring and support programs f f that provide wisdom, understanding, and a HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER THE DETERIORATING PEACE IN second chance for many young adults. CONGRESSMAN JOEL T. BROYHILL SUDAN Recently, the WGN Radio Neediest Kids Fund awarded the Southwest Youth Services Collaborative a $25,000 grant in recognition of HON. TOM DAVIS HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS their after-school programming. The grant will OF VIRGINIA OF NEW YORK help support these essential after-school life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills programs that make a difference in the Thursday, September 28, 2006 Thursday, September 28, 2006 lives of so many young people. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Speaker, peo- It is my honor to recognize the Southwest rise today to honor the life of the late Joel T. ple are being massacred in Darfur, Sudan by Youth Services Collaborative for their role in Broyhill, former Congressman for Virginia’s the Sudanese Government’s proxy militia providing opportunities for young people and 10th district. called the Janjaweed. The Janjaweed have making our community a better place to live. Congressman Broyhill was born in Hope- been unleashed to carry out a scorched earth I also commend the staff, facilitators, and vol- well, Virginia on November 4, 1919. His family campaign against innocent civilians from three unteers who truly make this organization pos- moved to Arlington in 1937, when his father African communities in Darfur causing death, sible. Their work positively influences the lives relocated his building and real estate firm, destruction, and displacement. and outlook of many who face the pressures M.T. Broyhill and Sons, to the area. He at- After the Holocaust in which 6 million Jews of life in disadvantaged areas. tended Fork Union Military Academy as well of Europe were murdered as a result of Adolf f as George Washington University. Hitler’s plan called the ‘‘Final Solution’’, Ger- Before he took his seat in the House of many’s deliberate and systematic attempt to PERSONAL EXPLANATION Representatives in 1953, Congressman Broy- annihilate the entire Jewish population of Eu- hill served in World War II, where he became rope, the world said ‘‘Never Again.’’ HON. JIM KOLBE a decorated Captain and commanded a rifle In 1994, from April to June, 800,000 OF ARIZONA company. During the Battle of the Bulge, he Rwandans were brutally slaughtered in one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was captured by the Germans. However, he the worst cases of human suffering of the 21st Thursday, September 28, 2006 rejoined the advancing U.S. forces six months century. The U.S. and the international com- later after he and a fellow soldier escaped munity failed to mount an intervention to stop Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. from a prisoner of war camp. Among his mili- the genocide, instead, we stood by watched 494, my vote was not recorded. Had I been tary awards was a Bronze Star. and did nothing. The United Nations had a present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Upon his return from World War II, he joined front row seat to these atrocities for they were f his father’s real estate firm, becoming a part- on the frontlines but did not have the mandate ner and general manager of the company. He to stop the slaughter. After the Rwandan A TRIBUTE TO LARRY was president of the Arlington Chamber of genocide, we looked back and said, ‘‘Not on TRULLINGER Commerce, Chairman of the Arlington County my watch.’’ Planning Commission and in 1950 was elect- From August 1998 to April 2004, 3.8 million HON. JIM COSTA ed president of the Arlington Republican Club. people or 38,000 people per month have died OF CALIFORNIA In 1952, he won his seat in Congress on his in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 33rd birthday. Congressman Broyhill was DRC. Today, the people of the DRC are still known as an effective politician with a boyish Thursday, September 28, 2006 suffering the affects of a lack of a serious grin and an easy conversational manner. A commitment to end the lawlessness in their Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strong advocate for Federal workers and the country. honor the memory of Mr. Lawrence E. postal service, Congressman Broyhill was es- Mr. Speaker, it is our watch and genocide Trullinger who passed away on Wednesday, pecially well known for the way he attended to continues to happen in Darfur, Sudan. What August 30, 2006. Larry dedicated his life to the needs of his constituents. The Washington will be our excuse for not acting this time? We serving his community as a civic leader and Post accredited this personalized service to have witness testimonies from survivors of the his efforts will provide all those engaged in a Congressman Broyhill’s sense of kinship with genocide and other documentary evidence civic movement with a lasting model. Through- his constituents stating, ‘‘He is, simply, one of that the Sudanese government is acting with out my time in public office I came to know them. He is a war hero turned postwar boost- intent to destroy groups in Darfur because of Larry and considered him a good friend within er, a hell-of-a-fellow’’. their ethnicity. the Fresno community. On a personal level, I cut my teeth working The United Nations estimates the number of Mr. Trullinger was born on February 22, on Joel Broyhill’s campaigns. I attended his people affected by the conflict at almost 4 mil- 1930 in Portland, Oregon. Throughout his life, election night parties at the Old Broyhill Build- lion and according to the World Food Pro- he was a devoted member of the Democratic ing on Lee Highway and remember the long gram, nearly 3 million people are reliant on Party and he never shied away from lending night in 1964 when he narrowly escaped the humanitarian aid for food, shelter and health a helping hand to further the party’s cause. LBJ landslide, as well as his huge victory over care. The Sudanese government and regional Mr. Trullinger had several leadership roles Clive Duval in 1966, when he came on the insecurity continues to obstruct aid workers with California’s Democratic Party, including stage and exclaimed ‘‘How Sweet It Is’’. from reaching displaced villagers. This phe- serving as the president of the Democrats of After leaving office, Congressman Broyhill nomenon coupled with a lack of adequate North Orange County and the regional vice returned to his family’s real estate and invest- funding will cause the number of people dying president of the California Democratic Council ment business, which developed several each month to increase significantly. (CDC). After moving to Fresno, he served as neighborhoods in Northern Virginia. He re- The Khartoum government has dem- the CDC’s Executive Vice President and State mained engaged in politics and served as onstrated that it cannot be relied upon to ad- Treasurer. Further, Mr. Trullinger contributed campaign manager for JOHN W. WARNER’s dress the humanitarian crisis. The govern- countless hours as statewide chair of CDC’s successful first campaign for Senate in 1978. ment’s use of import restrictions and routine

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