July 20, 2010 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 156, Pt. 10 13489 accomplishments with the Mid-Continent Pub- until a major fundraising effort was initiated in Mr. Saum is also a strong supporter of lic Library System and in wishing him the best 2007. The restoration process took almost green technologies both in commercial trucks of luck in the years to come. three years and cost 1.5 million dollars to as well as dealership fixed operations. His in- f complete. novative business approach is exemplified in Today, Sierra No. 3 is fully repaired, re- his ‘‘A New Truck is a Green Truck’’ initiative HONORING SIERRA NO. 3 stored and ready for its debut. The locomotive which focuses on environmentally friendly is housed at the original Historic Jamestown truck technologies. With support from the Na- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Shops and Roundhouse (now Railtown 1897 tional Automobile Dealers Association, NADA, OF CALIFORNIA State Historic Park). Railtown 1897 operates, and Navistar, Mr. Saum has led efforts to edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preserves and interprets one of just two re- cate public officials about the environmental Tuesday, July 20, 2010 maining, fully intact and still functioning steam- and fuel efficiency advantages of new truck era shortline railroad roundhouse complexes design improvements with a focus on new die- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise in the United States. With the dedication of sel-powered trucks, diesel-electric hybrid today to commend and congratulate the many volunteers and partnerships, Sierra No. trucks, auxiliary power units, APUs, and ret- Railtown 1897 State Historic Park volunteers 3, originally built almost 120 years ago, will be rofit programs. Another example of Jack’s upon their diligent work and commitment to re- available to carry passengers along the his- commitment to being a green truck dealer was storing the famous Sierra No. 3 locomotive. toric gold country route. his incorporation of ‘‘green’’ features at his The restored Sierra No. 3 made it’s debut at Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend newest dealership in Frederick. Jack installed the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in and congratulate the Railtown 1897 State His- a recycled oil heating system at this state-of- Jamestown, California on Friday, July 2, 2010. toric Park volunteers and the partners involved the-art facility that reduces the carbon footprint Sierra No. 3 is an 1891 vintage steam loco- upon their success in bringing back Sierra No. of Beltway’s operations. motive built by Rogers Locomotive Works in 3. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing As part of his education outreach, Jack con- Paterson, New Jersey. The locomotive was all involved many years of continued success. tributed a new class 8 18-wheeler ‘‘green originally purchased in 1891 for use on the f truck’’ as an exhibitor at the second annual Go Prescott and Arizona Central, a railroad Green Conference that I hosted in Frederick, owned by Thomas Bullock. Due to the failure HONORING JACK SAUM FROM Maryland on June 7, 2010. This free commu- of the Prescott and Arizona Central railroad, MARYLAND AS TRUCK DEALER nity service event featured more than 125 ex- Sierra No. 3 was transported to California and OF THE YEAR hibitors including over 25 energy efficient, low used in the building of the Sierra Railway from emissions green vehicles. These exhibitors Oakdale, California. HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT were mainly small and local businesses, like In the early 1900’s, Hollywood producers OF MARYLAND Jack’s, committed to help homeowners and first discovered Tuolumne County and its his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small business owners discover practical ways toric trains. Since then, Hollywood has been Tuesday, July 20, 2010 you can save money, use less energy, protect filming Sierra No. 3, the photogenic steam lo- our environment and go green on any size comotive along the Sierra Railroad’s scenic Mr. BARTLETT. Madam Speaker, I rise budget. route, to satisfy America’s love affair with today to honor a constituent of mine who was Jack has been a winner of multiple awards Western movies. Starring in more than 100 recently honored by his peers within the truck- from International for dealership performance, movies and television productions, Sierra No. ing industry. Mr. John ‘‘Jack’’ Saum was financing, lease and rental and operations ex- 3 has appeared in more motion pictures, doc- named the 2010 Dealer of the Year by the cellence. More importantly, Mr. Saum was umentaries and television productions than American Truck Dealers, ATD, and Heavy named International Dealer of the Year for any other locomotive. It appeared in The Vir- Duty Trucking magazine during the annual 2004 which is the highest honor an Inter- ginian with Gary Cooper in 1929, the first ATD Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL. national dealer can earn. sound movie filmed outside of a Hollywood The award recognizes excellence in dealer- Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent sound stage. Shortly after it appeared in The ship performance, industry leadership, civic Mr. Jack Saum and many of his employees at Texan, Sierra No. 3 was derailed from the contributions and community service. The win- Beltway Companies, LLC. I ask that you and movie business as the depression hit and the ner was chosen by a panel of distinguished other Members of Congress join me in con- Sierra Railway was struggling with bankruptcy professors from Indiana University’s Kelley gratulating him for this recent honor and for and reorganization. In 1948, repairs were School of Business. his effort on behalf of his fellow customers, his made to Sierra No. 3 and the locomotive hit Mr. Saum is Chairman of the Board of Belt- fellow business owners and all Marylanders. I the movie scene once more, appearing in way Companies, LLC, which is headquartered wish him the best for continued success in the High Noon, The Great Race, Bound for Glory, in Baltimore, Maryland in my Congressional future. Back to the Future III and Unforgiven. The lo- district. Beltway Companies LLC is a truck f comotive also appeared on numerous com- dealership with six locations in Maryland which mercials and television shows, including Lone provide sales, parts and service to a large HONORING LEIGHTON STUART Ranger, Tales of Wells Fargo, Petticoat Junc- number of trucking companies and their truck tion, Rawhide, Death Valley Days, Lassie, fleets. Two of Jack’s dealerships are in the HON. SAM GRAVES Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Wild, Wild West, Sixth District. Central Maryland International OF MISSOURI and Little House on the Prairie. Truck is in Hagerstown, Maryland. Central IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After sitting idle for many years, Sierra No. Maryland International Truck and Idealease is 3 was overhauled and returned to service in in Frederick. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1948. It operated for many years pulling spe- Mr. Saum has been involved in the truck Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, cial excursion trains and starring in movies. It business for more than 40 years having begun I proudly pause to recognize Leighton Stuart. was Sierra No. 3’s use in the movies that pre- his career with International Harvester as a Leighton is a very special young man who has served the Historic Jamestown Shops and sales trainee in 1969. He held a series of exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Roundhouse when most railroads were scrap- management positions with International Har- and leadership by taking an active part in the ping their locomotives and demolishing the old vester in the Northeast region of the country Boy Scouts of America, Troop 395, and earn- railhouses. In 1995, the Federal Railroad Ad- before joining Beltway International in 1984. ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. ministration implemented new requirements to Mr. Saum initially served as general manager Leighton has been very active with his ensure the safe operation of the aging Amer- at the Beltway dealership and assumed the troop, participating in many scout activities. ican steam locomotives. The 110-year-old Si- role of dealer principal in 1997 when he pur- Over the many years Leighton has been in- erra No. 3 was assessed and it was deter- chased the dealership. volved with scouting, he has not only contrib- mined that major repairs were required for it to Under his leadership, the dealership grew uted to his community through his Eagle Scout be in compliance with the new regulations. In exponentially from a single point location in project and earned numerous merit badges, early 2000, a crew began to disassemble the Baltimore to six locations throughout Mary- but also the respect of his family, peers, and locomotive, but the project was put on hold land. community.

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Madam Speaker, TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS f on Monday, July 19, 2010, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 450, on the motion RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN RETIREMENT OF TOM CALIPER OF FLORIDA 1219, had I been present for the last vote of the series. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Tuesday, July 20, 2010 f OF ILLINOIS HONORING CHRISTOPHER BAKER Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 1974, a heavily armed Turkish inva- Tuesday, July 20, 2010 sion force landed on the beaches of its sov- HON. SAM GRAVES ereign, independent neighbor—Cyprus. Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise OF MISSOURI While ostensibly on a peaceful mission to today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES restore order, the Turkish military carried out a ognizing the career of Tom Caliper as he re- Tuesday, July 20, 2010 brutal campaign against Greek Cypriots, called tires as business manager of Plumbers and ‘‘Operation Atilla’’. Pipefitters Local 551 and as executive director Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Over five thousand Greek Cypriots were es- of the Egyptian Building and Construction I proudly pause to recognize Christopher timated to have been killed; an additional six- Trades Council. Baker. Christopher is a very special young teen hundred Greek Cypriots were reported Tom Caliper is the son of Frank and Lola man who has exemplified the finest qualities missing; and over two hundred thousand Caliper. Frank, in addition to serving as Mayor of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- Greek Cypriots were evicted from their homes, of the Village of Colp, Illinois, for 52 years, tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop never to return. was the owner of Caliper Plumbing and Heat- 395, and earning the most prestigious award Demetris Drakos, who was a child during ing. Tom undoubtedly learned the plumbing of Eagle Scout. the invasion, recently recalled his impressions trade from his father, but Tom says his father Christopher has been very active with his to the BBC: ‘‘Fear and confusion as the Turks also taught him a great deal about leadership troop, participating in many scout activities. invaded, running out under the cover of night and about caring for others, qualities that Tom Over the many years Christopher has been in- with nothing but the clothes on our backs, has put to good use both as a labor leader volved with scouting, he has not only contrib- leaving behind our ancestral homes, our lives and through his extensive charitable work. uted to his community through his Eagle Scout and in some cases our loved ones.’’ Through 29 years in leadership for the project and earned numerous merit badges, Subsequently, as part of an ‘‘ethnic cleans- Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 551 and 25 but also the respect of his family, peers, and ing’’-style campaign, as some have deemed it, years at the head of the Egyptian Building and community. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join the occupying Turkish forces converted Construction Trades Council, Tom Caliper has me in commending Christopher Baker for his churches to mosques and brought Turkish made an indelible mark on the labor land- accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of squatters to settle in homes from which Greek scape of Southern Illinois. One of his most ef- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Cypriots had been forced to flee. fective achievements was the implementation ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. The violent military occupation that began in of a project labor agreement whereby all pub- July 1974 and the subsequent illegal actions licly funded projects in Southern Illinois would f by Turkey on Cyprus have been repeatedly be constructed by Southern Illinois tradesmen SOCIAL SECURITY criticized by the international community. and women. This led to increased economic The United Nations Security Council has and community development in the region as HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER passed seventy-five separate resolutions call- wages earned by Southern Illinois workers OF NEW YORK ing for Turkey to allow Greek Cypriots to re- were re-invested within Southern Illinois com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turn to their homes and to withdraw its troops munities. from Cyprus. Not only was Tom Caliper a driving force for Tuesday, July 20, 2010 In 1976, 1983 and again in 2009, the Euro- organized labor but he was also responsible Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise pean Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey for improving the lives of countless area fami- today in support of Social Security as its 75th was illegally occupying Cyprus and must re- lies through his volunteer and charitable ef- birthday nears. turn all seized properties to their Greek Cyp- forts. Tom was instrumental in starting the Social Security is among the most important riot owners. ‘‘Coats for Kids’’ campaign which, through his programs ever created by our Government. Turkey continues to ignore such condemna- tireless fund-raising and organizational efforts Older Americans have worked hard and made tions of its actions. over the years, has provided needed warm- sacrifices to ensure a better, stronger country While both the United States and the United weather clothing for area children. It was im- for future generations. They deserve a secure, Kingdom have unequivocally stated their sup- portant to Tom that the children who were the healthy retirement. port for a Cypriot-authored solution for the re- beneficiaries of the ‘‘Coats for Kids’’ program Without Social Security, one out of every unification of the country with a bi-zonal, bi- received only new, good-quality clothing, noth- two seniors would fall into poverty, and the communal federation enjoying a single sov- ing second-hand. disabled and survivors—including millions of ereignty and citizenship, to date no similar Tom Caliper has been the model of leader- children—would find themselves without this commitments or comments have been issued ship throughout his career. He has worked ef- critical safety net in their time of need. by the Turkish government. fectively in representing and advocating for his In my district alone, over 120,000 people re- Turkey has a moral obligation to grant the members, he has helped create additional op- ceived Social Security benefits in 2009, includ- Turkish Cypriot community full autonomy in portunities for job creation and he realized the ing over 77,000 seniors and nearly 13,000 the reunification negotiations and to clearly importance of giving back to his community. children who receive benefits because a family commit to abiding by any terms agreed upon Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join member has retired, become disabled, or died. in a Cypriot reunification agreement. me in an expression of appreciation to Tom Today, as we approach its 75th anniversary, Above all, Turkey must withdraw its occupa- Caliper for his years of dedicated service to Social Security is once again under assault by tion troops from Cyprus. the working men and women of Southern Illi- Congressional Republicans. Those actions would go farther toward nois and to wish him the very best in the fu- The ranking Republican member on the achieving peace and stability in Cyprus than ture. House Committee on the Budget introduced

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