June 25, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 oversaw contractors working on the AEGIS Bradley Bredeweg and Peter Paige, Executive As member of NACWA’s Board of Directors, combat system, focusing on evaluation of the Producers Jennifer Lopez, Joanna Johnson, Mr. Ciaccia has served as the Secretary, contractors’ efforts and development of the Elaine Goldsmith Thomas, Benny Medina and Treasurer, and Vice President. Mr. Ciaccia AEGIS program. Greg Gugliotta, as well as the entire cast, has selflessly shared his time, passion, energy After more than a decade at the DCMA, Mr. crew, and production team for their dedication and ideas to carry out the objectives of the Falter moved on to AEGIS Technical Rep- to creating a better future for our Nation’s fos- Clean Water Act. resentative. There he continued his work on ter youth and families. It is my sincere pleasure to congratulate Ju- the AEGIS combat system, designing and im- f lius Ciaccia on becoming President of plementing Command & Control, AEGIS Dis- NACWA. I am certain his actions will ensure play Systems, Mission Planner, and AEGIS TRIBUTE TO MR. JULIUS CIACCIA continued water quality progress for the Cleve- Computing Infrastructure. His efforts improved OF CLEVELAND, OH, PRESIDENT land area, the State of Ohio and the Nation. the performance of cruisers and destroyers in OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION f OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES the US Navy, saving lives and enabling Amer- HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER ican sailors to do their jobs more effectively. OF MR. JOSEPH DISPENZA Mr. Falter’s service to his country and tech- HON. MARCY KAPTUR nical skill as an engineer are traits to be com- OF OHIO mended. During his years working for the US IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Navy, Mr. Falter contributed to countless OF NEW YORK Tuesday, June 25, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES projects that have gone on to protect Amer- ican lives. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I wish to con- Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of the gratulate Mr. Julius Ciaccia, Executive Director Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to First District of New Jersey, I want to thank of Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District on honor the war record and accomplishments of Mr. Edwin Falter for his years of dedicated his election as the new President of the Na- a local military hero, Mr. Joseph Dispenza, service. I stand with the people of New Jersey tional Association of Clean Water Agencies, who recently turned 92. and the nation in applauding Mr. Falter for his NACWA. A resident of Cheektowaga for the vast ma- work. Mr. Ciaccia is an accomplished leader and jority of his life, Joseph Dispenza was born in committed environmental steward who plays a f Buffalo and enlisted into active service No- prominent role in the water industry, exem- vember 6, 1942. He was just 21 years of age CELEBRATING THE NEW ABC FAM- plifying what it means to be a public servant. when he became the tail gunner in the Army ILY TELEVISION DRAMA—THE He is ideally suited to serve as President of Air Force for a B–24 D Liberator, ‘‘Blessed FOSTERS one of the Nation’s leading proponents of re- Event.’’ sponsible policies that advance clean water. This plane was shot down in battle by Japa- HON. KAREN BASS Mr. Ciaccia has served the people of the nese fighters over the Pacific on New Year’s OF CALIFORNIA Cleveland area for decades, and in his new Day 1944, with a hole blown into the ‘‘Blessed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role, will continue to ensure that Ohio’s, and Event’’ the size of a bathtub. Two of Joseph’s the Nation’s clean water agencies continue to ten comrades were killed. The other eight Tuesday, June 25, 2013 improve to protect public health and the envi- were shot from shrapnel, including Joseph. Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize ronment. Protecting his compatriots, Joseph was coura- and celebrate the new ABC Family television Mr. Ciaccia began his career in public utili- geously still able to shoot down an enemy drama—The Fosters. In its inaugural season, ties in 1977 when he was appointed as Assist- plane before his own plane crash-landed with the new show highlights the strength, resil- ant Director of the Public Utilities Department only one wheel remaining. The crew’s iency, and tenacity of foster youth and families for the City of Cleveland. In 1979 he took on chances for survival were so low that the army in a compelling format. the temporary role of Commissioner of Cleve- sent a telegram to Joseph’s parents on Buf- Throughout the United States, over 408,000 land Water until 1981 when he assumed the falo’s West Side reporting their son’s death. children have been removed from their fami- role of Deputy Commissioner of Cleveland Humble and quietly brave, over the next 64 lies and currently live in foster care. Over Water and eventually appointed Commissioner years, Joseph told his incredible survival story 107,000 youth are eligible for and are awaiting in 1988. to no one, until he saw an old issue of Look adoption. Additionally, more than 27,900 youth During the 25 years in the Division of Water, magazine which had reported the events. Jo- ‘‘age out’’ of foster care without a legal perma- Mr. Ciaccia oversaw the management of over seph never even applied for his medals; his nent connection to an adult or family. The pri- $1 billion worth of capital improvement family did so for him. mary goal of the foster care system is to en- projects and maintained the Division of Joseph deservedly was awarded the Purple sure the safety and wellbeing of children while Water’s very favorable financial position. He Heart and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clus- working to provide a safe, loving, and perma- was appointed Director of the city’s Depart- ters, among other medals, though only re- nent home for each child. ment of Public Utilities in 2004 and began his ceived them recently, and this great The Fosters television series brings these current role at the Northeast Ohio Regional Buffalonian, this great American, does not statistics and facts to life by providing millions Sewer District in November 2007. even see himself as a hero, deferring the label of people throughout the country with a power- In his current role at the District, he over- to his fallen brethren in arms. ful glimpse into the challenging reality facing sees all aspects of managing one of the na- Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a foster families. By courageously depicting dif- tion’s largest wastewater management utilities. few moments to honor one of America’s great ficult topics like domestic violence, family sep- Under his leadership, the District has received defenders, who put his life and liberty on the aration, school instability, and mental health two awards from the Commission on Eco- line to protect our freedoms here at home. Jo- diagnoses, The Fosters creators help to inform nomic Inclusion including a 2009 award for seph represents the best of American cour- the American public about the difficulties and Supplier Diversity which highlights the success age, humility, and strength, and with the re- repercussions of child abuse, neglect, and of one of Mr. Ciaccia’s initiatives to craft and cent celebration of Memorial Day, I am thank- trauma. implement a supplier inclusion program; and a ful for his nearly three years of service in At the same time, the show artfully portrays 2012 award for Senior Management Inclusion, World War II, from which he was honorably the love, courage, and dedication of the broad recognizing diversity of Senior Staff. discharged, and his service for all Americans. foster care community, including foster youth As the District’s Executive Director, Mr. f and parents, child welfare caseworkers and Ciaccia was also responsible for the recently COMMEMORATING THE 50TH staff, biological families, and community volun- entered consent order for a long term control ANNIVERSARY OF ACDI/VOCA teers. The Fosters series helps to highlight the plan to significantly reduce combined sewer simple fact that loving families help children overflows, as well as the successful develop- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI thrive. The show has the potential to inspire ment and implementation of a new Regional OF CALIFORNIA people throughout the country to become fos- Stormwater Management Program. Addition- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter parents, adoptive parents, mentors, advo- ally, one of Mr. Ciaccia’s many accomplish- cates, and volunteers. ments as Executive Director has been the Tuesday, June 25, 2013 As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Cau- transformation of the District’s culture to one Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, it is my cus on Foster Youth, I commend creators of transparency and ethical financial practices. great pleasure to congratulate ACDI/VOCA on

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- plishments include contributing to the launch pleasure that I rise today to honor the distin- gratulate The Margaret R. Pardee Hospital for of the Green Revolution in India, strengthening guished public service of Ambassador William reaching their 60th Anniversary. Ethiopian co-ops to bring their coffee into Kennard and recognize his vital role in reinvig- Pardee Hospital has shown outstanding and global prominence, and pioneering grassroots orating the deep relationship between the ongoing contributions and service to the health financial services across the former Soviet United States and the European Union. and well-being of the citizens of Henderson Union. With a staff comprised of 90 percent lo- As the first U.S. Ambassador to the Euro- County since 1953. cally-hired employees, and working through a pean Union to work with the institutions cre- This is a tremendous milestone for our com- network of over 3,000 local partner organiza- ated by the Lisbon treaty, Mr. Kennard was in- munity hospital. Pardee has served area resi- dents with an outstanding health care facility tions, ACDI/VOCA combines the best in inter- strumental in strengthening relations between that is recognized by the nation and through- national development expertise with powerful the United States and a rapidly changing Eu- ropean Union. Ambassador Kennard has out North Carolina. Pardee is the second larg- grassroots capacities to implement effective worked tirelessly to expand the economic dia- est employer in Henderson County and is the programming that has a real and sustained logue and minimize the regulatory divide be- only hospital in the Carolinas to earn the ISO impact. Congratulations to ACDI/VOCA Presi- tween the United States and the European 9001–2008 certification for quality. dent and CEO Carl H. Leonard, as well as to Union, and his efforts were a driving force be- Mr. Speaker, as a Representative for the the esteemed members of the Board of Direc- hind the decision to begin negotiations on a 11th District of North Carolina, I am grateful tors: Mortimer Neufville (Chairman), Honorable Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partner- for the steadfast commitment to healing and Timothy J. Penny (Vice Chairman), Deborah ship that will ignite economic growth and cre- saving the lives of our citizens in Western Atwood, Dr. G.N. Saxena, Charles F. Conner, ate jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. For his North Carolina. Kurt M. Ely, Jerry Fenner, Patricia Wilkinson work on behalf of United States business in- f Garamendi, William Harris, James. K. Hoyt, R. terests in Europe, Ambassador Kennard re- IN RECOGNITION OF PAULA Bruce Johnson, and David Cobb. I commend ceived the prestigious Transatlantic Business RAPOSA ACDI/VOCA on their history of outstanding Award from the American Chamber of Com- service and am confident that they will con- merce to the European Union. tinue to make a difference in people’s lives Prior to his nomination as U.S. Ambassador HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF MASSACHUSETTS around the world long into the future. to the European Union, Ambassador Kennard served as the chairman of the Federal Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f munications Commission from 1997 to 2001 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 where policies he shaped brought the Internet Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF to a majority of U.S. households for the first recognize the distinguished career of Ms. NEWLAND ON THEIR CENTENNIAL time. In his time at the FCC, Ambassador Paula Raposa on the occasion of her retire- Kennard championed programs to bridge the ment. digital divide, such as the e-rate program Ms. Raposa has been a vibrant fixture in HON. MARK MEADOWS which brought Internet service to 95 percent of her local community for over fifty years. After K–12 schools and 58,000 libraries in the arriving in Fall River from the island of Sao OF NORTH CAROLINA United States. Ambassador Kennard’s commit- Miguel in 1960, Ms. Raposa got her start at a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to expanding digital access earned him factory on Water Street. Six years later, her many accolades, and U.S. News and World gift for helping others led her to a job as a Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Report called him ‘‘a consumer champion for teacher’s aide with Fall River Public Schools. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the digital age.’’ For the next 12 years, she would serve as a Mr. Speaker, as Ambassador Kennard pre- secretary and parental liaison for the school honor the centennial of Newland, the highest pares to step down as U.S. Ambassador to county seat in the Eastern United States, nes- district’s bilingual program. Ms. Raposa played the European Union, I ask my colleagues to a key role in guiding the next generation of tled along the border of Western North Caro- join me in recognizing his exemplary public lina. Portugese–speaking immigrants as they be- service and wishing him well as he writes the came acclimated to life in the United States. In 1911, Newland was named after North next chapter of his life. His dedication to en- She later supported the Women’s Center at Carolina Lieutenant Governor William C. couraging dialogue and expanding trade will Bristol Community College as their outreach Newland, and simultaneously became the have a lasting impact on our transatlantic rela- coordinator. county seat for Avery County. tions. In 1978, Ms. Raposa began her career with By March 1913, small businesses were f SER–Jobs for Progress as a consultant. She growing and the town began to quickly de- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL was soon named as the first executive director velop commercially and residentially. DEBT for SER’s Fall River affiliate. Under Ms. Raposa’s leadership, the organization proved The town of Newland continues to be an im- indispensible in training residents for jobs in portant representative of the small-town family HON. MIKE COFFMAN the local garment industry and beyond. In OF COLORADO values and mountain culture so important to 1984, her efforts were recognized by Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all of us in the western part of the state. dent Reagan through an appointment to the Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Mr. Speaker, the town of Newland is a bea- Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship, a fed- con for American small business and the free Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January eral body devoted to economic development enterprise system. America is a country that 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- and the advancement of workforce trainees. At rewards earned success, and Newland is an fice, the national debt was that time she was the first woman in over fifty years to be appointed to this prestigious posi- example of that inspiration. $10,626,877,048,913.08. Today, it is $16,738,602,543,527.17. We’ve tion. SER continues to provide a range of vital Therefore, I rise today as a Representative added $6,111,725,494,550.09 to our debt in 4 services to the community, including business for the 11th District of North Carolina to con- and a half years. This is $6 trillion in debt our classes, adult English instruction, computer gratulate the town of Newland for its overall nation, our economy, and our children could training, and job placement. Alumni of SER’s steadfastness and perseverance displayed by have avoided with a balanced budget amend- programs have gone on to succeed in a vari- its citizens. ment. ety of professions.

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