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JAMI MARQUEZ awards and recognition over the last fifty JACQUELINE DELGADO years. However, many of his contemporaries HON. ED PERLMUTTER note that even though he is a recognized vet- HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO erinarian, his true impact in this world has OF COLORADO been in his role as a passionate teacher. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES number of veterinarians he has trained, both Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at CSU and around the world is countless. His Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise caring, sharing and teaching are only a part of Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Jami Marquez who he is. His contributions to the health and today to recognize and applaud Jacqueline for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service productivity of Colorado’s livestock industry, Delgado for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Ambassadors for Youth award. Jami Marquez along with his dedication to Colorado State Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Jac- is an 8th grader at Wheat Ridge 5–8 and re- University students and his overall improve- queline Delgado is an 11th grader at Jefferson ceived this award because her determination ment to mankind are examples for all to fol- High School and received this award because and hard work have allowed her to overcome low. I am honored to recognize him today. her determination and hard work have allowed adversities. her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Jami f The dedication demonstrated by Jacqueline Marquez is exemplary of the type of achieve- Delgado is exemplary of the type of achieve- RECOGNIZING MARCH AS ment that can be attained with hard work and ment that can be attained with hard work and NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD MONTH perseverance. It is essential students at all perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their edu- levels strive to make the most of their edu- cation and develop a work ethic which will HON. JACK KINGSTON cation and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. OF GEORGIA guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Jami IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I extend my deepest congratulations to Jac- Marquez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Tuesday, March 11, 2014 queline Delgado for winning the Arvada Wheat Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- and character in all of her future accomplish- recognize the work of one of Georgia’s great cation and character in all of her future ments. schools and my alma mater, the University of accomplishments. f Georgia, UGA, for its recent groundbreaking f research on the nutritional value of frozen HONORING CLEON KIMBERLING fruits and vegetables. March is frozen food SFC DOUG LESH month, and this study by UGA conclusively HON. CORY GARDNER demonstrates the nutritional value of frozen HON. JEFF DUNCAN OF COLORADO fruits and vegetables and will help families OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make smart, informed decisions on how to eat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in an affordable, healthy way. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 The University of Georgia, in partnership Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with the Frozen Food Foundation, conducted a Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- honor Dr. Cleon Kimberling. He was recently unique study comparing the nutrient content of er, I rise to pay tribute to Sergeant First Class inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of commonly purchased frozen and fresh fruits Douglas Lesh, in honor of his retirement from Fame because of 50 years of leadership in the and vegetables. This study mimicked con- the United States Army and his extraordinary agricultural industry as a veterinarian and sumer purchasing and storage habits for a va- dedication to duty and service to the United member of the Colorado State University De- riety of fruits and vegetables and the results States of America. Sergeant First Class Lesh partment of Veterinary Medicine. revealed that frozen fruits and vegetables are and his wife Amanda will be moving on from Dr. Kimberling received his Bachelor’s De- nutritionally equal to, and in many cases supe- his current assignment as the Non-Commis- gree and DVM at Colorado State University rior to their fresh counterparts. sioned Officer in Charge of the Office of the and then earned a Masters of Public Health Research such as this provides insight into Chief, Legislative Liaison’s Travel section. from the University of Minnesota. Since then, the value of frozen fruits and vegetables. UGA Army Congressional Liaisons provide an in- he has devoted his time to Colorado State found that at-home storage of fresh fruits and valuable service to both the military and Con- University students and those in the agri- vegetables can lead to significant nutrient loss gress. They assist Members and staff in un- culture industry in Colorado. His vocation has but with frozen fruits and vegetables, con- derstanding the Army’s policies, actions, oper- allowed him to focus on herd health manage- sumers receive the nutritional benefit of ations, and requirements. Their first hand ment of dairy livestock, range beef cattle and produce that is harvested and then frozen at knowledge of military needs, culture, and tradi- range sheep. His expertise in range sheep peak ripeness. Freezing is a natural pause tion is a tremendous benefit to Congressional management is unrivaled and has benefitted button that locks-in nutrition. offices. many, many producers. Dr. Kimberling’s work As families look for easy-to-prepare, afford- A native of Grass Valley, California, Ser- has taken him from the high mountains and able ways to improve their diet, they can geant First Class Lesh enlisted in the Army on plains in Colorado, to the Navajo Nation and reach for frozen fruits and vegetables and, re- August 5, 1993, and entered infantry basic to over 15 countries around the world. affirmed by this UGA research, they can know training at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Dr. Kimberling’s work has resulted in the de- they are receiving the same nutritional benefits Sergeant First Class Lesh’s assignments velopment of surgical instruments for animals, as fresh products. have taken him to Tong Du Su Shon, Korea; and tests for several diseases in various ani- Mr. Speaker, in celebration of National Fro- Fort Stewart, Georgia; Fort Carson, Colorado; mals. His inventions have earned him a U.S. zen Food Month, I wish to applaud UGA and Sacramento, California; Fort Benning, Geor- patent and brought efficiencies to the agricul- frozen food makers for their role in providing gia; Ramadi and Baquba, Iraq; The Joint Staff tural industry. He has written two books, au- American families with important facts about at The Pentagon, and the 1st Battalion 3rd In- thored five chapters, fourteen auto-tutorials, increasing nutrients to support good health. I fantry Regiment (The Old Guard). fifty-four referenced journal articles, as well as am proud to acknowledge research done in Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful Nation, a host of other educational resources. Georgia that allows families to make informed I join my colleagues in recognizing and com- Because of his teaching and his expertise in decisions about the nutritional benefits of the mending Sergeant First Class Lesh for his Veterinary Medicine, he has received many fruits and vegetables they consume. dedicated service to this country. For all he

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11MR8.009 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 and his family have given and continue to give Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. HOLLY ANDERSON to our country; we are in their debt. We wish I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- him, his wife Amanda, his son Logan, and cation and character in all of her future ac- HON. ED PERLMUTTER daughters Chloe and Hattie, all the best in complishments. OF COLORADO their future endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f f Tuesday, March 11, 2014 RECOGNIZING 35TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO WINNER’S CIRCLE Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT AND AWARD WINNER, RICHARD PETTY today to recognize and applaud Holly Ander- REPRESENTATIVE KING PU- son for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge TSUNG Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Holly HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS Anderson is an 8th grader at Wheat Ridge 5– HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO OF NORTH CAROLINA 8 and received this award because her deter- mination and hard work have allowed her to OF GUAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES overcome adversities. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 The dedication demonstrated by Holly An- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 derson is exemplary of the type of achieve- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I come Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment that can be attained with hard work and to the floor of the House of Representatives to extend sincere congratulations to Randolph perseverance. It is essential students at all recognize the importance of the Taiwan Rela- County’s very own Richard Petty, as he was levels strive to make the most of their edu- tions Act which this Congress passed thirty- one of five people selected statewide to re- cation and develop a work ethic which will five years ago. The Taiwan Relations Act ceive the Winner’s Circle award. The annual guide them for the rest of their lives. passed this Congress and was signed into law Winner’s Circle award is given to individuals I extend my deepest congratulations to Holly on April 10, 1979. For the last three and a half who have made significant and lasting con- Anderson for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge decades this legislation has been a corner- tributions to North Carolina’s tourism industry. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have stone of our defense relationship with Taiwan Without a doubt, Richard Petty has been in- no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and the result has been peace and prosperity strumental in enticing visitors from near and and character in all of her future accomplish- for our important ally. far to visit our great state. ments. Peace in the Taiwan straits remains among There is a reason that NASCAR is North f Carolina’s official state sport, and Richard the highest national interests of our country, IN HONOR OF U.S. PARK POLICE Petty has played a significant role in contrib- indeed the entire Asia-Pacific region. Con- OFFICER CARL HIOTT gress and the U.S. people remain steadfast in uting to the sport’s popularity. As one of the their support for Taiwan and maintaining founding families in stock car racing, and one HON. RICHARD HUDSON strong defense and economic relations. of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR his- OF NORTH CAROLINA Since the Taiwan Relations Act was signed tory, Richard Petty has remained committed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into law, the U.S.-Taiwan relationship has establishing both his race shop and race mu- been fostered by a series of thirteen rep- seum in Randolph County, North Carolina. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 resentatives from Taiwan. For the last year Tourism is a powerful force to our state’s eco- Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and a half that representative has been King nomic well-being, and Richard Petty has been honor U.S. Park Police Officer Carl Hiott and Pu-tsung who will soon be returning to Taiwan influential in bringing racing fans from across thank him for his heroic actions during the to serve as Secretary-General of Taiwan’s Na- America to the Tar Heel state. We are fortu- tragic Navy Yard shooting. tional Security Council. I have enjoyed the op- nate to have a North Carolinian who remains Officer Hiott grew up in North Carolina’s portunity to work closely with Representative so steadfast in promoting the uniqueness of Eighth Congressional District. He attended King and applaud his efforts to continue the our state and the sport at large. Southwestern Randolph High School where he strong relationship our two countries enjoy. excelled in football and wrestling. After grad- As we look ahead to the 4th decade of the f uating from North Carolina State University Taiwan Relations Act we should continue our with a degree in criminal justice, Officer Hiott work to advance our relationship, particularly RECOGNIZING DR. JAMES followed the call of duty and currently serves as it relates to trade and bilateral investment. SYVERTSEN as a U.S. Park Police officer in Washington, I look forward to working with my colleagues D.C. on these issues of mutual concern for both na- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER On September 16, 2013, a lone gunman en- tions as our relationship with Taiwan continues tered the headquarters of the Naval Sea Sys- to develop and evolve. OF FLORIDA tems Command with malicious intentions. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Within minutes, law enforcement officials re- sponded and took immediate action to quell HAYLEE VANNOY Tuesday, March 11, 2014 the gunman. On this morning, Officer Hiott re- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is sponded to the Navy Yard and, without hesi- HON. ED PERLMUTTER my privilege to recognize one of my constitu- tation, entered into building 197. OF COLORADO ents, Dr. James Syvertsen, on his selection as While on the third floor, Officer Hiott, Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Fulbright award recipient. Dr. Syvertsen, a Police Officer Andrew Wong, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Dorian DeSantis en- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 professor in biology at the University of Flor- ida, taught in Uruguay as a Fulbright scholar countered the gunman and engaged in a gun- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise from September through November 2013. fight. Officer Hiott provided cover and engaged today to recognize and applaud Haylee the shooter in the final gun battle, for which he Vannoy for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the received a Medal of Honor and a Combat Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Haylee U.S. Department of State, is supported by the Medal from the U.S. Park Service, and a Vannoy is a 7th grader at Drake Middle United States, participating foreign govern- Medal of Merit from the Metropolitan Police School and received this award because her ments and the private sector. Established by Department. Though all of the details of that determination and hard work have allowed her Congress in 1946, the Program’s purpose is to morning are yet to be uncovered, one thing is to overcome adversities. ‘‘build mutual understanding between the peo- certain: Officer Hiott and his colleagues are The dedication demonstrated by Haylee ple of the United States and the rest of the true American heroes. Vannoy is exemplary of the type of achieve- world.’’ Fulbright awardees are selected for That fateful morning, 170 law enforcement ment that can be attained with hard work and academic excellence, professional achieve- officers responded to the call. The swift ac- perseverance. It is essential students at all ments or demonstrated leadership in their tions of these brave men and women and the levels strive to make the most of their edu- fields. courageousness they displayed saved many cation and develop a work ethic which will I thank Dr. Syvertsen for his commitment to lives. Despite the imminent danger, Officer guide them for the rest of their lives. education and for representing the United Hiott remained committed to his duty to pro- I extend my deepest congratulations to States through the Fulbright Program in Uru- tect the national parks, monuments and the Haylee Vannoy for winning the Arvada Wheat guay. White House and keep our citizens safe.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11MR8.002 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E347 Mr. Speaker, Officer Hiott is an outstanding Tampa Bay community, Pastor James Favor- HONORING DR. NORMAN DALSTED citizen and a proven leader in our community. ite. I am pleased to recognize his remarkable We are fortunate to have brave men and career and years of distinguished public serv- HON. CORY GARDNER women like Officer Hiott who dedicate and risk ice. Pastor Favorite was born in Vacherie, OF COLORADO their lives as police officers for our well-being Louisiana. He obtained a Bachelor’s and Mas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and security. I applaud Officer Hiott for his ter’s of Science Degree in Health, Physical Tuesday, March 11, 2014 bravery, and I thank him for his heroic and Education, and Social Studies from Southern selfless actions. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to University in Baton Rouge. Pastor Favorite honor Dr. Norman Dalsted, who was recently f also holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree and an inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from the Fame. AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2014 Maryland Theological Seminary College. Dr. Dalsted was born and raised in North Dakota, and was active in FFA. He attended SPEECH OF Throughout his career, Pastor Favorite has North Dakota State University. Upon gradua- HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM been a prominent spiritual leader in the tion, he was commissioned as a Second Lieu- Tampa Bay community. He became an or- OF NEW YORK tenant in the U.S. Army and served in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dained minister in 1985 at Morning Star Bap- Panama Canal Zone and Vietnam. Dr. tist Church in Catonsville, Maryland. He then Dalstead’s military career has always been a Tuesday, March 11, 2014 moved to Tampa where he has been a guid- large part of his life, and he has shared his Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ing force in interfaith dialogue. He is President experiences with his students every year. His stress the time sensitive need for FEMA to of Pastors on Patrol, a group of ministers in glimpses into the past have made tremendous quickly act on the provision reauthorizing impacts on his students. He received his the Tampa Bay area committed to bring re- home buyers to assume the existing premium Ph.D. from Colorado State University, and was rate of sellers. Section 3(b) expressly states: vival to the city. He is the Chairman of both immediately hired as an extension farm man- ‘‘Such rates shall continue with respect to the the National Black Leadership Commission on agement specialist. He was promoted to Pro- property until the implementation of subsection AIDS Tampa Affiliate and the Board of Direc- fessor in 1992. (a).’’ Our explicit intent in including this provi- tors of the National Black Leadership Commis- Dr. Dalsted is known throughout Colorado sion is to allow a home buyer to assume the sion on AIDS. He is the former President of for his enterprise budgets for agriculture com- policy and rate of the current home owner the Progressive National Baptist Convention’s modities grown in Colorado. These budgets upon enactment of this act. We expect FEMA Southern Region and also served as National have been updated regularly and are still in to issue appropriate direction to the Write- Chair of the Progressive National Baptist Con- use some thirty years after first being pub- lished. During the tumultuous years of the Your-Own companies in short order to allow vention’s HIV/AIDS Initiative. this process to move ahead smoothly. The early 1980s, Dr. Dalsted organized a series of purpose of this provision is to shield home Pastor Favorite has been a dedicated com- training programs for agriculture lenders buyers from excessive rates by letting them munity volunteer across Tampa Bay. He is a across the state. The programs provided basic assume current rates during the period while member of the Children’s Board committee training in financial statements, ratio analysis, FEMA is finalizing the guidance and rate ta- looking into strategies to increase state and enterprise budget and whole farm analysis, bles to implement the other provisions of this local funding support to vital children and fam- and business organizational form. Lenders act. ily support programs. He serves as a member used this knowledge and educated others by holding private seminars for local agriculture of the Hillsborough County Chamber of Com- f producers. merce Urban Enterprise Initiative Committee JADE GOMEZ-CHAVARRIA In the late 1980s, Dr. Dalsted spent a sig- for East Tampa. He previously chaired the Af- nificant portion of his time researching new HON. ED PERLMUTTER rican-American Family Support Initiative pro- Chapter 12 Bankruptcy protection options for OF COLORADO gram that studies and develops ways to farming operations. He wrote several scholarly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengthen families in the African American papers on the subject. He used his expertise community. to help local producers reorganize their strug- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 gling operations. He eventually found himself Since 1995, Pastor Favorite has led Beulah Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise involved in many Chapter 12 cases across the today to recognize and applaud Jade Gomez- Baptist Institutional Church where he is now state and continues to be an expert in cases Chavarria for receiving the Arvada Wheat celebrating 19 years of dedicated service. today. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Under Pastor Favorite’s extraordinary leader- Dr. Dalsted was also part of the Integrated Jade Gomez-Chavarria is a 12th grader at ship Beulah has received substantial growth in Ranch Management program at Colorado Everitt Middle School and received this award membership and revenue. It has become State University. He helped develop several because her determination and hard work deeply integrated in the life of the Tampa Bay classes that covered basic economic concepts have allowed her to overcome adversities. community. Under his leadership, Hillsborough and tolls in the context of ranch management. The dedication demonstrated by Jade County funded Beulah as one of only two sat- From this, several software programs were de- Gomez-Chavarria is exemplary of the type of ellite library sites in the county. He spear- veloped that could be used by producers to achievement that can be attained with hard headed an Outreach Ministry to Jamaica with assist in making management decisions. Dr. work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Dalsted’s research at CSU has resulted in an a team of doctors and nurses which delivered dents at all levels strive to make the most of impressive list of publications in journals, arti- their education and develop a work ethic more than $100,000 in medical supplies and cles, chapters in books, proceedings, software which will guide them for the rest of their lives. equipment to more than 5,000 individuals in programs and university publications. He has I extend my deepest congratulations to Jade ten years. He has developed renowned pro- also been recognized by students as an out- Gomez-Chavarria for winning the Arvada grams ranging from teaching young parents to standing teacher and educator. Dr. Dalsted Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth develop parenting skills to programs on repair- has had a long and distinguished career at award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the ing credit and making sound financial invest- Colorado State University and in Colorado ag- same dedication and character in all of her fu- ments. He has also ensured that the Beulah riculture and it is my honor to recognize him ture accomplishments. summer program for children has received today. f over $2 million dollars in funding from the Chil- f PASTOR JAMES FAVORITE dren’s Board for the past five years. ERIKA LOPEZ Pastor Favorite’s tireless, selfless service HON. KATHY CASTOR has helped to create a better and spiritually HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF FLORIDA strengthened Tampa Bay community. Mr. OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I join Beulah in congratulating Pastor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Favorite for 19 years of outstanding service as Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise a pastor, mentor, and tremendous community Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an inspirational leader in the leader. today to recognize and applaud Erika Lopez

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11MR8.006 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Jane was born on June 1, 1937, in Hays, ‘‘She served because she wanted to, not for Ambassadors for Youth award. Erika Lopez is Kansas. She graduated from Fort Hays State a pat on the back or to be recognized,’’ she a 12th grader at Standley Lake High School University with a bachelor’s degree in eco- said. and received this award because her deter- nomics and business. While in college, she Madena Jane Seeman was born June 1, 1937, in Hays, Kan., to parents Madena and mination and hard work have allowed her to met her husband, Rodger, whom she married Herbert Seeman. overcome adversities. in 1959, and in 1968 the couple moved to Vi- The future mayor wrote for a newspaper in The dedication demonstrated by Erika enna so that Rodger could pursue a job with that town of about 10,000 people, then at- Lopez is exemplary of the type of achievement U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. tended Fort Hays State University, where that can be attained with hard work and perse- The Seemans shared a passion for public she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics verance. It is essential students at all levels service, with Rodger serving on the Vienna and business. She met her future husband, strive to make the most of their education and Town Council for nearly two decades. When Rodger, at the university and married him develop a work ethic which will guide them for he passed away in 1996, his wife completed on June 1, 1959. his unfinished term, going on to win two terms Seeman became a rabid fan of the Univer- the rest of their lives. sity of Kansas Jayhawks while the couple I extend my deepest congratulations to of her own before successfully running for lived in Lawrence, Kan. The Seemans later Erika Lopez for winning the Arvada Wheat Mayor in 2000. Jane was well-respected and lived in Kansas City, then moved to Vienna Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. much-admired by the Vienna community, win- in 1968 after Rodger Seeman took a job with I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- ning reelection six times. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. cation and character in all of her future ac- While greatly involved in the community, The Seemans bought a house on Black- complishments. Jane understood well the importance of enjoy- stone Terrace, N.W., for $25,000 and lived there until their deaths. They had two sons f ing life to its fullest. She was passionately de- voted to her children and grandchildren and, and one daughter. RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY as a travel enthusiast, made a point to include Rodger Seeman served on the Town Coun- OF THE SUMGAIT POGROMS cil from the early 1980s until his death in No- her family on her many ventures. Jane was a vember 1996. His wife was appointed to fill longtime sports fan, cheering on the Wash- his unexpired term and after being elected to HON. JIM COSTA ington Nationals for many years. Of Jane’s full terms in 1997 and 1999, she ran for mayor OF CALIFORNIA many commitments, perhaps her greatest was in 2000, following the death of Mayor Charles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to her Christian faith, which motivated and Robinson Jr. The mayor won re-election six sustained her throughout her life. She was a times, but had decided not to seek re-elec- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 beloved member of the Vienna Presbyterian tion this May. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise as I Church, which she attended for more than One of her sons, Bill Seeman of Fairfax do every year in recognition of the anniversary Station, said his parents were determined to forty years. give their kids ‘‘fantastic childhoods.’’ of the pogroms aqainst the people of Arme- Jane’s son, Bill, perhaps said it best when Seeman recalled his days of playing base- nian descent in Sumgait, Azerbaijan. On Feb- he declared that 76 years was hardly enough ball on crude schoolyard fields and then get- ruary 27, 1988, anti-Armenian forces began time for his mother. She will be sincerely ting to pitch at Yeonas Field, which had dug- killing Armenians and driving them from their missed by her family, friends, and the Vienna outs and other ‘‘big-league’’ amenities. He homes. Scores of Armenians were killed, hun- community, but her legacy will long-endure. pitched disastrously there, though, and dreds were wounded, and thousands were left While we mourn her loss, we also importantly blamed his performance on the new experi- as refugees without their homes or livelihoods. celebrate the exemplary life of love, faith, and ence of throwing from a raised mound. The violence went on for three days as Arme- That night, the boy’s parents worked in humble service by which we will always re- their back yard to build him a raised pitch- nian women and girls were viciously raped. member her. ing mound. Days before this massacre, the Armenians I submit the following article from the The mayor was a big sports fan, loved the of Nagorno Karabakh began peacefully pro- McLean Sun Gazette, which pays tribute to Washington Nationals and had a crush on testing against the Soviet Azerbaijani oppres- Jane’s admirable life. player Bryce Harper, Bill Seeman said. sion and discrimination. From this peaceful [Mar. 3, 2014] She also enjoyed traveling and ventured to protest and the fires of the pogroms arose the VIENNA MAYOR EULOGIZED FOR DEVOTION TO such places as France, Belgium, Russia and spark that started the democracy movement FAMILY, TOWN Greece. The mayor took her family on a that ultimately brought down the Soviet Em- (By Brian Trompeter) cruise in Alaska a couple years ago and took Bill Seeman and his sons on jaunts to sports pire. Vienna bade farewell to its longtime hall of fame facilities in Springfield, Mass., Sadly, anti-Armenian rhetoric and cross-bor- Mayor M. Jane Seeman in a Feb. 28 funeral and Cooperstown, N.Y., as well as the Rock der attacks continue at the hands of the Azer- service that drew hundreds of people and fea- and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, he said. baijani government. Azerbaijan has consist- tured remembrances from her children and ‘‘Seventy-six years really was not enough grandchildren. for my mom,’’ Bill Seeman said. ‘‘She lived ently obstructed the peace process, walked Seeman, 76, who had served on the Vienna about 10 normal people’s lives. She was a away from its own agreements, and continued Town Council since late 1996 and as mayor rare gift to all of us.’’ to threaten war. This is unacceptable, and the since 2000, died of lung cancer Feb. 23. violence and harmful words must come to an Mourners filled the lower sanctuary level Music played a central role in the memo- rial service. Pat Talamantes played the end. and some of the balcony area at Vienna Pres- byterian Church, which Seeman had at- organ and those in attendance sang the Today, I ask my colleagues to stand with hymns ‘‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’’ and me in remembrance of the Sumgait pogroms, tended since fall 1968. A broad swath of the Vienna community ‘‘Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.’’ in support of a true and lasting peace in the came to the service, including Seeman’s Vi- One of Seeman’s granddaughters, Hannah region, and in recognition of the contributions enna Town Council colleagues, some Board Colbert, sang ‘‘Amazing Grace’’ while her fa- of Armenian Americans to the San Joaquin of Supervisors members and at least one ther, Michael Colbert, accompanied her on Valley I call home and the entire Nation. member of Congress. guitar. Colbert choked up on the final stanza and f ‘‘I think we shut down Vienna with all of us being here,’’ said Pastor Peter James. had to be comforted. Pastor James later told REMEMBERING MAYOR M. JANE The mayor’s daughter, Linda Colbert, said her she never needed to apologize for being SEEMAN the family had been inundated with mes- emotionally moved by that song. sages from friends following her mother’s After the service, a funeral procession led death and that those outpourings of support by Fairfax County and Vienna police motor- HON. FRANK R. WOLF helped the family cope with their loss. cycle officers went from the church down OF VIRGINIA ‘‘My mother was my best friend. She was Maple Avenue to Flint Hill Cemetery in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also my first friend,’’ Colbert said. ‘‘We al- Oakton, where Seeman was buried near her ways loved to talk to each other.’’ late husband. Following the burial, mourners Tuesday, March 11, 2014 The late mayor volunteered more than attended a reception back at the church. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- 3,000 hours of her time at Patrick Henry Li- Vienna Town Hall closed early that after- noon so town employees could attend the 2 ognize and remember a dear friend, Mayor M. brary and loved chatting with patrons, ask- ing them about the books they were turning p.m. funeral. Flag were flown at half-mast at Jane Seeman, who selflessly served the Vi- in or checking out. the Vienna Town Green, the creation of enna, Virginia, community for more than a The mayor was keenly interested in peo- which Seeman considered to be the Town decade and passed away on February 23, ple’s lives and dedicated to serving others Council’s biggest accomplishment during her 2014, at the age of 76. and the town, Colbert said. tenure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11MR8.014 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E349 EMMA EAKER issues, dairy production, dairy processing, as be hosting the ‘‘In the Company of Women well as pricing issues and marketing tech- Awards’’ in celebration of Women’s History HON. ED PERLMUTTER niques, made him a tremendous asset to our Month. This annual ceremony honors some of OF COLORADO nation’s dairy farms. the exceptional women in our community in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Hardesty has been described as an fields like arts, communications, government, open-minded man of great integrity with supe- and athletics. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 rior family values. He has given himself self- The honorees during this year’s event will Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise lessly for the betterment of the dairy industry be: Valerie Riles, Wendy Kallergis, Jacqueline today to recognize and applaud Emma Eaker and agriculture in general. I am honored to Menendez, Judy Brown, Honorable Migna for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service recognize him today. Sanchez-Llorens, Alyce Robertson, Nilda Ambassadors for Youth award. Emma Eaker f Peragallo Montano, Marie-Elsie Dowell, and is an 11th grader at Standley Lake High Angela Smith. School and received this award because her PERSONAL EXPLANATION In addition, Linda Robinson, the former determination and hard work have allowed her Vice-Mayor of Palmetto Bay, a village I rep- to overcome adversities. HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD resent, will receive the Mayor’s Pioneer The dedication demonstrated by Emma OF ARKANSAS Award. Eaker is exemplary of the type of achievement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Constable Thelma Hardison will be be- stowed with the Posthumous Award, and that can be attained with hard work and perse- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 verance. It is essential students at all levels Marcia Fernandez-Morin will be presented with strive to make the most of their education and Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, on Thurs- the Community Spirit Award. develop a work ethic which will guide them for day, March 6, 2014 I was inadvertently de- These 12 honorees will join the ranks of the rest of their lives. tained on rollcall votes 101, 106, 109, and many outstanding women, including my late I extend my deepest congratulations to 113. Had I been present to vote, I would have mother, Amanda Ros who was honored during Emma Eaker for winning the Arvada Wheat voted ‘‘yes’’ on each. In addition, I was inad- the third annual ‘‘In the Company of Women’’ Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. vertently detained on rollcall votes 102, 103, celebration. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- 104, 105, 110, 111, and 114. Had I been As a fellow recipient of this award also, I am cation and character in all of her future ac- present to vote, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on pleased that the great passion and dedication complishments. each. of these women leaders will be recognized, f f and it will inspire them to do even better work. Their many accomplishments are an exam- GAVIN DAWSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION ple of what women everywhere can strive to attain. HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ HON. ED PERLMUTTER Congratulations to each award winner. OF PENNSYLVANIA OF COLORADO f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. LUKE MESSER No. 114, I was unable to attend. Had I been today to recognize and applaud Gavin Daw- OF INDIANA present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ son for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Gavin Dawson is an 8th grader at Drake Middle Tuesday, March 11, 2014 HONORING LES HARDESTY School and received this award because his Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, on March 6, determination and hard work have allowed him 2014, I missed the following votes due to pre- HON. CORY GARDNER to overcome adversities. viously-scheduled commitments in my con- OF COLORADO The dedication demonstrated by Gavin gressional district. Had I been present, I would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dawson is exemplary of the type of achieve- have voted in the following manner: rollcall ment that can be attained with hard work and No. 107—‘‘yea’’; rollcall No.108—‘‘nay’’; rollcall Tuesday, March 11, 2014 perseverance. It is essential students at all No.109—‘‘yea’’; rollcall No.110—‘‘nay’’; rollcall Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to levels strive to make the most of their edu- No.111—‘‘nay’’; rollcall No.112—‘‘nay’’; rollcall honor Mr. Les Hardesty. Mr. Hardesty, a na- cation and develop a work ethic which will No.113—‘‘yea’’; rollcall No.114—‘‘yea.’’ tive of Colorado and leader in the dairy indus- guide them for the rest of their lives. f try, has been a true visionary and unrivaled I extend my deepest congratulations to advocate for the local, Colorado, and national Gavin Dawson for winning the Arvada Wheat HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN dairy industry. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. HENRY DAYTON After Mr. Hardesty graduated from Colorado I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- State University, he and his wife started Paint- cation and character in all of his future accom- HON. JEFF DENHAM ed Prairie Dairy. He and his family were in- plishments. OF CALIFORNIA volved in that undertaking for thirty years. It f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was during that time that he and his family saw the need to educate people about the IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN Tuesday, March 11, 2014 dairy industry. He built an education facility, ANNUAL CELEBRATION Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Cozy Cow Dairy in Windsor, Colorado, posthumously honor the life of John Henry and used it as a showcase farm. The Cozy HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Dayton who passed away on February 9, Cow dairy featured a visible milking parlor and OF FLORIDA 2014 surrounded by family. provided an up-close experience for tens of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Henry Dayton was born in Turlock, thousands of visitors. Many families have California to Charles and Florence Dayton. He been able to see the true face of the dairy in- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 lived the epitome of a rural life, being raised dustry because of Mr. Hardesty’s efforts. Even Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with on a 10-acre ranch in the Hughson, California though he was busy running the dairies, Mr. great pleasure that I recognize the hard- with his siblings, Cheryl, Lonn, and Paul. Hardesty still found time to become involved in working women leaders who, throughout the Mr. Dayton attended grammar and high dairy organizations and became a respected years, have made instrumental contributions to school in Hughson. At Hughson High School, leader in many of them. the district I so humbly represent and to our John enjoyed track, basketball, football, and His expertise in global dairy marketing and entire South Florida community, in fact. playing the trombone in band. Mr. Dayton was his understanding of the national dairy pricing On March 13th, the Miami-Dade County well known for his kindness, humor and intel- system earned him a solid reputation among Commission for Women, the Parks Foundation ligence, earning him the ‘‘Wittiest Student producers. His specialized experiences in of Miami-Dade, and the Miami-Dade Parks, Award’’ during his junior year and the ‘‘Biggest dairy farm business, exports, global dairy Recreation and Open Spaces Department will Cut-Up Award’’ his senior year.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11MR8.015 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 John attended Oregon State University cation and develop a work ethic which will HONORING MR. JOHN ADENT where he received a Bachelor of Science de- guide them for the rest of their lives. gree at the School of Pharmacy in 1966. I extend my deepest congratulations to HON. CORY GARDNER While at Oregon State, he married Beverly Helina Thoma for winning the Arvada Wheat OF COLORADO Jean (Wyatt) Tack from Portland, Oregon. To- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether, John and Beverly raised two children, I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Kristin and Mike. cation and character in all of her future ac- After college, Mr. Dayton moved back to complishments. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to California and worked as a pharmacist in the honor Mr. John Adent who was recently in- Modesto area. In 1971, John and his business f ducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of partner, Harold Copp opened Oakdale Village Fame. Mr. Adent was awarded the Rising Star Pharmacy in the city’s first shopping center. RECOGNIZING THE INAUGURAL in Agriculture award for 2014. He grew up on The independently owned and operated drug CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL a fruit orchard and hog farm in southwestern store thrived and competed with the larger re- CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK Michigan. There, he developed a love for agri- tail chains. Eventually, John and Harold culture. He graduated from DePaul University opened additional pharmacies in Escalon and with a double major in Economics and Chi- Modesto. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM nese. Mr. Dayton was later remarried to Susan After graduation, Mr. Adent joined Ralston OF MINNESOTA Thorpe in 1985. Together they raised two chil- Purina management training program and was dren, Kevin Cooper and Tasha Poslaniec of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES given the opportunity to spend time in Can- Modesto. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 ada, Korea, and Taiwan. That training eventu- Throughout more than four decades of busi- ally paid off, as he was named Director of ness in the Oakdale area, he earned a reputa- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Business Development of several international tion as a knowledgeable, personable, easy- to recognize the inaugural celebration of Na- markets, including China and the Philippines. going, dependable, helpful and trustworthy tional Catholic Sisters Week. National Catholic He was promoted to vice president of oper- pharmacist. John enjoyed every aspect of Sisters Week is a worthy addition to National ations for Europe in 1998. He eventually be- business and working with people. Women’s History Month and will be recog- came the Managing Director for Agribrands In November 2012, John was diagnosed nized each year during the second week of Europe Hungary, the number one executive with stage 4 brain cancer. At the time, he was March. position in the company’s fastest growing re- in the midst of starting a new compounding National Catholic Sisters Week is being gion. pharmacy in Sonora and building a home on launched by the Sisters of Saint Joseph at John then made a change and joined the Horseshoe Road outside of Oakdale. He told Saint Catherine University in Saint Paul, Min- team at Lextron, Inc., a Colorado-based com- his family that the new compounding phar- nesota. The week is intended to recognize the pany. Lextron, now Animal Health Inter- macy would provide him with the means to many contributions made by Catholic sisters national, has grown under his leadership by eventually re-open a pharmacy in downtown around the world, past and present, to support leaps and bounds. His vision and direction Oakdale, where he would once again enjoy and advance children, education, health care along with his strategic planning has grown the camaraderie of long-time patrons and em- and anti-poverty efforts. the company to over 150 employees in Colo- ployees. rado and over 1400 across the United States Despite the grim prognosis and a marital In the 1800s, many Catholic nuns moved to and Canada. In 2012, Mr. Adent served as the separation, John remained optimistic, kind- the American West with the frontier, settling chairman of the National FFA Foundation hearted, and faithful. In sickness, his family into dangerous territories to build hospitals Sponsors Board. He is currently working with rallied around him. His grace, courage and and schools for immigrant communities. They a team to expand the number of secondary faith left an indelible mark on his loving family. provided aid during the Chicago fire, cared for agriculture education programs in Larimer Mr. John Henry Dayton is survived by his orphans during the California Gold Rush and County, Colorado. mother, Mrs. Charles Dayton; daughter, Kristin brought professional nursing skills to field hos- His leadership of one of North America’s (Debra Bringham) Dayton; son, Mike (Alanna) pitals during the Civil War. premier companies based in Colorado, his Dayton; sister, Cheryl (Jim) Harlan; and broth- In the 1900s, American nuns opened thou- strong support for youth, and his passion for ers, Lonn (Pam) Dayton, and Paul Dayton. sands more hospitals, built the Nation’s largest agriculture make Mr. Adent a rising star in John was grandfather to six grandchildren and private school system, and brought the Catho- Colorado agriculture. I am honored to recog- two great-grandchildren. lic Church into the Civil Rights movement with nize him today. He was preceded in death by his father, courage and vision. f Charles Dayton; and stepson, Kevin Cooper. The good works of our Catholic sisters con- HONORING WILLIAM RICHARD Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating tinue to be a saving grace. Today they press (DICK) COOLEY the life of Mr. John Henry Dayton and all of the frontlines of social change, gathering in his excellent contributions to his family and chapels, at kitchen tables and at the steps of community. cathedrals and capitols. They shelter home- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER f less families, aid immigrants, tutor students, OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HELINA THOMA guide pregnant teens, launch nonprofits, care for the environment and fight human traf- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 ficking. Their blood, sweat and prayers are a HON. ED PERLMUTTER powerful force providing peace, comfort and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, last OF COLORADO justice to so many throughout our Nation, and month, Portland lost an extraordinary citizen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES indeed the world. with the passing of William Richard (Dick) Cooley. It was my honor to know and work Tuesday, March 11, 2014 I am grateful that the Sisters of Saint Jo- with Dick Cooley for most of our professional Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise seph were part of my own education and lives. My friend was first and foremost a plan- today to recognize and applaud Helina Thoma mentorship as I pursued my higher education ner. It ran in his blood, he came by it honestly. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service at Saint Catherine’s. Their great generosity of His father, Bill Cooley, was a big picture Ambassadors for Youth award. Helina Thoma spirit and wise leadership continue to help to guy, a successful developer who served on is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle School guide my own commitment in Congress to ex- the Multnomah County planning commission and received this award because her deter- cellence in education, protecting the environ- and was someone who was extraordinarily mination and hard work have allowed her to ment and expanding health care access for all helpful to me when I was a new county com- overcome adversities. Americans. missioner. He had great depth of under- The dedication demonstrated by Helina Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize the standing about what was then Oregon’s sec- Thoma is exemplary of the type of achieve- very first of many National Catholic Sisters ond largest city: unincorporated mid-Mult- ment that can be attained with hard work and Weeks. We owe a debt of gratitude to the nomah County. Bill Cooley played a significant perseverance. It is essential students at all Catholic sisters who sustain our great Nation role as a developer in an area where homes levels strive to make the most of their edu- day in and day out. spring up rapidly, but he didn’t just help build

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He was smart as a whip for the same love of community she has as school alma mater was David Douglas, which and credentialed, but he didn’t care about sta- the award’s namesake, Rebecca Lukens. was then the largest high school in the state tus and credentials, for himself or anyone A Chester County native, Molly Morrison of Oregon. It was then a symbol of excellence else. He was still the kid from David Douglas, learned to appreciate the importance of land and Dick Cooley fit right in. It’s where he de- who just happened to be student body presi- preservation by spending time on her grand- veloped the characteristics and skills that dent, an athlete, an actor, a successful scholar parents’ farm in northern Chester County, a would serve him so well later in life. He was who went off to Harvard. He didn’t just wear place where her German immigrant ancestors far more than a planner; he was a successful this well, he disguised it. What he cared about had been farming since the early 1700s. developer and builder who also had a career was the human connection. If you knew Dick After pursuing an English degree at Ursinus in banking and later, was in key business po- well, that was what you expected; you almost College and Masters in Communications at sitions in the real estate arm of Pacific Power took it for granted. If you went on an early Syracuse University, Molly worked at the and Light, Pacific Development. This company morning walk, he was the guy with the flash- Brandywine Valley Association and then for took the audacious step of buying a huge tract light for you, maybe an extra bottle of water Chester County, where she served in a variety of urban central city property known as the wondering if you’re going to be late for your of positions over a 21-year period, most re- Lloyd district, well over 100 acres of oppor- next appointment. He was always asking how cently as Director of Policy and Planning. In tunity that has continued to be a source of de- you were. It was a detailed sort of checking in, that role, she oversaw the development and velopmental activity, to be a key new district about how you were really doing, your family, implementation of the County’s nationally rec- now blossoming within the central city. Dick what you were thinking, who you were con- ognized open space program, as well as the Cooley was an investor who made strategic nected with. policy development of and program implemen- property purchases not just on the highest rate His men’s group was a critical part of who tation for planning, parks, water resources, of return or the fastest rate of return, but work- Dick was for two decades, but he wanted to and community development. ing to put the pieces together to create long- share and understand that type of experience. As President of Natural Lands Trust, she term value. He encouraged others to stake out their own has been instrumental in creating conservation It was this combination of the instincts of circles to have the same connection. Dick will strategies for complex land transactions, in- planner and an investor that made him a nat- always be connected to us. Truly an extraor- cluding the acquisition of the 1,263-acre ural choice to follow in his father’s footsteps to dinary human being, who left us too soon, but ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township. In ad- become a member of the Multnomah county who lived an amazingly rich and full life. We’re dition to providing strategic leadership and planning commission. all richer for that connection with him today, fundraising for a staff of 60, Molly oversees a I was pleased to appoint him to the Portland which continues every evening at 6:30 as his network of 42 nature preserves and 361 con- Planning Commission where he was an ex- friends pause to remember Dick and what he servation easements, totaling more than traordinarily valuable leader in the important meant to us all. 44,000 acres. Molly has also served on a vari- activities of the late 1980s and 1990s. He pro- f ety of boards, including the YMCA of Greater vided leadership not just as the chair of the West Chester, the Chester County Art Asso- planning commission, but understanding how JACOB BACK ciation, and the Chester County United Way, to help people come together to create value. among others. He played a vital role in helping shape and HON. ED PERLMUTTER Mr. Speaker, in light of her years of im- guide my Albina community plan, which was OF COLORADO measurable contributions to the community perhaps the high water mark in Portland’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and litany of outstanding accomplishments, I planning for people. This lead to the revitaliza- ask that my colleagues join me today in recog- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 tion of some of Portland’s most troubled nizing Molly K. Morrison on the occasion of neighborhoods. Streets you wouldn’t feel com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise her being honored with The Greystone Soci- fortable driving down then, you can now stroll today to recognize and applaud Jacob Back ety’s Rebecca Lukens Award. with visitors to show Portland at its best. Dick for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service f was essential in bringing fellow planning com- Ambassadors for Youth award. Jacob Back is missioners, citizens and the city council to- a 9th grader at Standley Lake High School WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH gether to make it happen. and received this award because his deter- Yet his planning, patience and investment mination and hard work have allowed him to HON. ALAN GRAYSON strategies were most compelling when it came overcome adversities. OF FLORIDA to people. It started with his circle of family The dedication demonstrated by Jacob Back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and friends, especially his loving 20 year rela- is exemplary of the type of achievement that Tuesday, March 11, 2014 tionship with his wife Leslie. It was a joy to be can be attained with hard work and persever- around them both. No one worked harder at ance. It is essential students at all levels strive RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF STATE being a parent then my friend Dick, and his to make the most of their education and de- REPRESENTATIVE KAREN CASTOR DENTEL children, Sarah and Alex were never far from velop a work ethic which will guide them for Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his thoughts. the rest of their lives. honor of Women’s History Month, to recognize Whether Dick was planning, being a father, I extend my deepest congratulations to State Representative Karen Castor Dentel. husband, friend, he was always giving of him- Jacob Back for winning the Arvada Wheat Karen is a third-generation Floridian raised in self. He never forgot that he was a kid from Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Tampa. She earned a degree in Elementary mid-Multnomah County, David Douglas High I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- Education from Vanderbilt University, a Mas- School, and he would return to his community cation and character in all of his future accom- ters from UNC Chapel Hill, and a PhD from roots time and time again. Most notably and plishments. the University of Florida. recently, the countless hours he spent trying f Karen taught in a number of local elemen- to assist his former neighbors contend with a tary schools before her passion for teaching community that is now fighting decline. He RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS led her to become a voice for education in worked with them helping realize their vision OF MOLLY K. MORRISON Tallahassee. When state policies regarding for the gateway area, long after he left the teacher evaluations and an increasing empha- planning commission. HON. JIM GERLACH sis on testing began affecting her students, He could not keep himself from providing OF PENNSYLVANIA children, and colleagues, Karen sought elec- leadership. He provided leadership until last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to the Florida House of Representatives in year for the Portland street car, another Dick order to make an impact on education poli- Cooley contribution to revitalizing our commu- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 cies. In 2012 she was elected as State Rep- nity and inspiring cities across America. Dick’s Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentative for District 30 covering parts of Or- values blended seamlessly. Friendship, family, congratulate Molly K. Morrison on the occa- ange and Seminole counties.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11MR8.013 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 Karen comes from a long line of public serv- Saint Petersblog named Amy one of ‘‘30 for progressive causes. From the peace, civil ants. Her mother, Betty Castor served in the under 30’’ rising stars in Florida politics in rights, and women’s movements in the 1960s Florida Senate and as Florida’s Commissioner 2013. She noted that her inspiration came to voting and equal rights in the 2010s, Sheri of Education. Her stepfather, Sam Bell also from her father and a lifelong sense of ur- has volunteered tens of thousands of hours to served in Florida’s House of Representatives. gency to stand up against injustice. Also in making our community, and our country, a Her father, Don Castor was a judge and her 2013, Amy became Director of Communica- better place to live. Sheri has been a longtime brother Frank is currently a judge in south tions for the Orange County Tax Collector, Of- supporter of quality, affordable health care for Florida. Finally, her sister U.S. Representative fice of Scott Randolph, where she has trans- all Americans a goal which has been the KATHY CASTOR currently serves Hillsborough formed the office’s communications, online, major impetus and inspiration for her exten- County in the United States Congress. and social media presence. sive volunteer efforts. Karen is married to Eric Dentel and has two Amy has served on the boards of the Or- Mrs. Morton began volunteering as a teen- children, Wyatt and Caroline. An active mem- ange County Democratic Executive Committee ager and continued doing so throughout her ber of her community, Karen is involved with and the Democratic Women’s Club of Greater time at Harvard College. She earned a Mas- the Maitland, Winter Park, and Greater Semi- Orlando. In 2014, she founded the Orlando ters Degree from the Harvard Graduate nole Chambers of Commerce, and the League chapter of the New Leader’s Council, a pro- School of Education, where she was later em- of Women Voters. She is a former member of gressive fellowship program for young profes- ployed. Sheri went on to become an attorney the Junior League of Greater Orlando and a sionals. A firm believer in equality and equal after receiving her J.D. Now retired, she con- former Board member of the Orange County access, Amy remains committed to advocacy tinues actively volunteering and advocating for Regional History Center, where she chaired and supporting social justice organizations important issues, often donating more than 50 the Education Committee. Karen and her fam- such as Planned Parenthood, Organize Now, hours of service a week. ily are members of the First Congregational and Equality Florida. Over the years, Sheri has volunteered for Church of Winter Park. In her spare time, I am happy to honor Amy Ritter, during over a hundred political candidates. Currently, Karen enjoys learning about Florida history, Women’s History Month, for her passion and she serves as Secretary of the Democrats of birding, reading, and spending time with her service to the Central Florida Community. Celebration, as well as Campaign Committee family and friends. RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DARYL Chair. She is a Precinct Committeewoman on Karen is delighted to continue her family’s FLYNN the Osceola Democratic Executive Committee legacy of service and is grateful for the honor Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Wom- and a member of the Executive Committee of of representing the Central Floridians of Dis- en’s History Month, to recognize Daryl Flynn. the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida. trict 30. Ms. Flynn was first elected to the Orange She is also a member of the Osceola County I am happy to honor State Representative County School Board in 2006. She is a native Library Advisory Board. Karen Castor Dentel, during Women’s History of Florida and was educated in the Sarasota Sheri has traveled extensively. She has Month, for her leadership and service to the County public school system. She received an spent significant time in Mexico, Spain and Central Florida community. AA from Manatee Jr. College and a BA in po- Israel and visited Morocco, Egypt, Japan, Tai- wan, China, Canada, and various European RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMY litical science from Florida Southern College in countries. These journeys have contributed to RITTER Lakeland, Florida. She holds an MPA from Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Wom- her progressive global perspective on issues. Florida Atlantic University with an emphasis on Her volunteer work has ranged from teach- en’s History Month, to recognize Amy Ritter. environmental growth management. ing English to immigrants and tutoring a blind Amy, a 27-year-old communications and activ- Prior to joining the school board, Flynn was student in high school math to collecting food ist powerhouse, has made her mark on Florida an active member of the PTA at the local, for Appalachia’s needy and warm clothes for politics through her innovative messaging and county, and state levels for more than 15 the homeless. organizing skills. Her ‘‘Pink Slip Rick’’ cam- years and served as chair of her son’s middle When her husband was asked what his big- paign was one of the most dynamic branding school SAC. She was president of the Orange gest success has been, he did not hesitate campaigns in Florida’s recent political history. County Council of PTA from 2001–2002. Flynn before responding, ‘‘My wife!’’ Born in Chicago, Amy’s family moved to also served on both the Orange County Public Some of Sheri’s numerous current volunteer Coral Springs, Florida, in 1992. She attended School (OCPS) Reapportionment Committee efforts include encouraging Floridians to enroll public school and graduated from Broward and the Superintendent’s Accountability Com- in health insurance under the Affordable Care College in 2006 with High Honors and an As- mittee in 2001. She was also a member of the Act and urging the state of Florida to expand sociate’s Degree in Political Science. Amy be- Blue Ribbon Panel on Education. In December Medicaid. came part of the Gator Nation in 2007 and 2009, Ms. Flynn became a Certified Board For Sheri, volunteering is serious business. graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Member through the Florida School Boards Through good times and bad, triumphs and Science and a minor in International Develop- Association. setbacks, Sheri has continued to volunteer, ment and Humanitarian Assistance. Flynn’s community involvement, both past working to improve the quality of life for peo- While at the University of Florida, Amy in- and present, includes the East Orlando Cham- ple in Florida, our country and the world. terned on a local campaign that successfully ber of Commerce, the East Orange County I am happy to honor Sheri Morton, during fought for maintaining LGBT civil rights in Relay for Life, and the East Orange County Women’s History Month, for her dedication to Gainesville. The campaign helped Amy realize Kiwanis Club. She is also a member of the Or- volunteering and advocacy. that universal change can start in one small ange County League of Women Voters and RECOGNIZING THE LEADERSHIP OF BARBARA M. town, or with just one person. serves on the Board of Directors for Magic JENKINS, ED.D. In 2009, Amy moved to Orlando and contin- Curtain Productions. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Wom- ued her work on local and congressional races Flynn’s professional career includes environ- en’s History Month, to recognize the service of until she was hired as Director of Research for mental and emergency response planning, as Dr. Barbara Jenkins, an educator who has Florida Watch Action in 2011. Amy helped well as meeting planning. She has been a been serving the needs of students for more propel Florida Watch Action to the national franchised Jazzercise Instructor with active than 25 years. Dr. Jenkins was named Super- spotlight with the cutting-edge ‘‘Pink Slip Rick’’ status since 1983 and now teaches at the Wa- intendent for Orange County Public Schools in campaign, a branding campaign on Governor terford Lakes Jazzercise Center. 2012. Rick Scott. Through the campaign, Amy Ms. Flynn lives with her husband, Jim, in As the former Deputy Superintendent for Or- helped galvanize middle class Floridians state- the Waterford Lakes area. They have one son, ange County, she served as the superintend- wide. ‘‘Pink Slip Rick,’’ which quickly became Jimmy, who is a graduate of University High ent’s designee, overseeing five area super- a movement, would go on to serve as a model School and the University of Central Florida. intendents and the division of Teaching and for progressive groups throughout the country. I am happy to honor Daryl Flynn, during Learning. In her prior tenure as Chief of Staff, Amy also launched Florida’s first legislative Women’s History Month, for her service to the she also oversaw Human Resources, Public tracking program, for which she received the Central Florida community. Relations, Labor Relations, and Strategic Florida Netroots Nation ‘‘Rookie Activist of the RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SHERI Planning and served as the chief negotiator Year’’ award in 2011. MORTON for the district. She also coordinated executive During the 2012 presidential election, Amy Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Wom- functions for the district and provided support served as Field Director for the Orange Coun- en’s History Month, to recognize the service of to the school board. ty democratic campaign and was a delegate to Sheri Morton. For over 45 years, Sheri Morton From 1998 through 2005, she was the As- the Democratic National Convention. has been an active and dedicated volunteer sistant Superintendent of Human Resources

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11MR8.015 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E353 for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district in children, Beth Little, John DuRocher, and Mike whom unparalleled achievements were made North Carolina. As Assistant Superintendent, DuRocher, and the grandmother of two. to treat disease and prevent suffering. These she was responsible for Employee Relations, I am happy to honor Rosemary DuRocher, are his lasting legacies. Dr. Zaffaroni was a Licensure, Benefits, Information Systems, during Women’s History Month, for her con- national treasure and his contributions to Compensation and Employment. During her tributions to the Central Florida community. science and medicine are and always will be time in Charlotte, she was recognized for her f heralded around the world as extraordinary innovative strategies which increased equity gifts to the betterment of humankind. A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE among schools, including accelerated staffing f strategies, teacher incentives, and the use of LIFE OF DR. ALEJANDRO a balanced scorecard. ZAFFARONI HONORING MR. DONALD SVEDMAN Dr. Jenkins received her undergraduate and doctor of education degrees from the Univer- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO HON. CORY GARDNER sity of Central Florida. She previously served OF CALIFORNIA OF COLORADO as Senior Director for Elementary Education in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Orange County, where she supervised prin- cipals and schools. She has also been a Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 classroom teacher, staff developer, and prin- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cipal. leagues to join me in honoring the life of an honor Mr. Donald L. Svedman, who has re- Dr. Jenkins is a fellow of the nationally rec- extraordinary American, Dr. Alejandro cently been inducted into the Colorado Agri- ognized Broad Urban Superintendents Acad- Zaffaroni, who passed away peacefully at his culture Hall of Fame. Mr. Svedman was born emy. She was named the 2013 District Data home in Atherton, California, at the age of 91. and raised in Windsor, Colorado on his grand- Leader of the Year by the Florida Department Dr. Zaffaroni was born on February 27, father’s homestead. His family had both irri- of Education. In addition, she was honored 1923, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He earned a gated and dry-land farm ground in addition to with a Professional Achievement Award from Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mon- cattle, sheep, hogs and dairy. He was active the University of Central Florida College of tevideo in 1941, and came to the United in 4–H and was named Outstanding Male 4– Education and Human Performance in Novem- States on a Fulbright Scholarship to the Uni- H member for the state of Colorado. ber 2013. versity of Rochester, where he earned his He entered Colorado State University, and Deeply engaged in the community, Dr. Jen- Ph.D. then almost immediately joined the United kins serves on the board of the United Arts of In 1951, after finishing an NIH Fellowship, States Navy for four years. Upon returning, he Central Florida, the Winter Park Health Foun- Dr. Zaffaroni joined a privately held Mexican finished his CSU career with a degree in Ani- dation, the YMCA of Central Florida, the Cen- chemical company, Syntex. He was a major mal Science. Mr. Svedman was extremely ac- tral Florida Regional Commission on Home- force in its transformation and brought it to the tive in various clubs and organizations while at lessness, and the Orange County Youth Men- U.S., shaping it into a global pharmaceutical CSU. After attending CSU, he received a Mas- tal Health Commission. Recognizing her com- company located near Stanford University in ter’s Degree from Kansas State University. He mitment and influence, an Orlando Sentinel- Palo Alto, California. It became most known then returned to Colorado and began a career hosted survey of ‘‘informed’’ Central Floridians for pioneering the development of therapeutic as a County Extension Agent in Boulder, Fre- voted Dr. Jenkins the ninth most powerful per- corticosteroids and the birth control pill. Dr. mont, and Custer counties for multiple years. son in Central Florida in December 2013. Or- Zaffaroni eventually became President of He was elected to Executive Secretary of lando Magazine also recognized her as one of Syntex Laboratories and Director of the Colorado Hereford Association in 1965, the ‘‘50 Most Powerful People in Orlando’’ in Reasearch. and named the Manager of the Colorado State July 2013. Dr. Zaffaroni was widely hailed as not only Fair in 1966 by Governor John Love. He was I am happy to honor Barbara Jenkins, dur- a pioneer in the field of biotechnology, he was and is an unwavering advocate for the better- ing Women’s History Month, for her dedication often referred to as the father of biotechnology ment of the Colorado State Fair and worked and commitment to education. in the United States and a Silicon Valley leg- tirelessly to improve the fair and its facilities. RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROSEMARY end. His extraordinary accomplishments in- DUROCHER Because of his efforts, he was named Deputy clude the founding of the DNAX Institute, Alza Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Wom- Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Corporation, Affymax Inc., Affymetrix, Alexa en’s History Month, to recognize Rosemary Colorado in January of 1970. He served 12 Pharmaceuticals, Symyx Technologies and DuRocher. A retired Guidance Counselor, years as Deputy Commissioner and became Maxygen. Rosemary graduated from Immaculata Col- well-known and highly respected as an asset He was the recipient of many prestigious lege, and has a Master’s Degree from Rollins to Colorado Agriculture. Mr. Svedman exem- awards and honors, including the National College and a Doctorate from the University of plifies the spirit of continued learning, service Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1995. Florida. to profession, and commitment to community. During her career, Rosemary worked as a He was also honored by the creation of a $10 I am honored to recognize him today. teacher in the Executive Internship Program in million financial aid program for Latin Amer- f the Orange County Public School system and ican students at Stanford University, the HONORING THE LA VEGA ISD as a Counselor and Director of the Winter Alejandro and Lida Zaffaroni Scholarship and LADY PIRATES BASKETBALL Park High School Guidance Department. Prior Fellowship Program, funded by colleagues TEAM to retiring, she set up the Guidance Depart- who were inspired by Dr. Zaffaroni and his ment at the Florida Virtual School. work. Dr. and Mrs. Zaffaroni are widely hailed While working full-time Rosemary was al- for their extraordinary generosities to many HON. BILL FLORES ways active in the community. She served as humanitarian causes. OF TEXAS President of the League of Women Voters, I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zaffaroni and his family for many years. Al- was appointed to serve on Governor Bob Gra- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 ham’s Task Force on the Criminal Justice Sys- ways the consummate gentleman, he was a tem, and chaired a task force on Women in mentor and an inspiration to me. He was a Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the County Jail. man of great integrity, and his wise counsel recognize the La Vega High School girls’ bas- Politics has been a lifelong interest of Rose- and warm friendship will remain with me for a ketball team for winning the Texas 3A state mary. Every election season you will find her lifetime. championship title. active in campaigns. Dr. Zaffaroni leaves his devoted wife Lida On February 29, 2014, the La Vega Lady Rosemary is active in her church. She has who was always his source of inspiration and Pirates played in the 3A state championship served as Chair of the Committee on Ministry, support over a lifetime, his son, Dr. Alejandro game against the Argyle Lady Eagles. The co-chaired the Canvass Committee, and Zaffaroni, his daughter-in-law Leah, his daugh- Lady Pirates won with a score of 47–42. served on the interim search committee. Cur- ter Elisa, and his two beloved grandsons, The opposing team had taken the lead rently, Rosemary facilitates a discussion group Peter and Charles. going into halftime and carried it through a at Orlando Lutheran Towers and serves on Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me majority of the second half. The Lady Pirates the activities committee. in extending our deepest condolences to Dr. never gave up hope and continued playing Rosemary was married to Joe DuRocher for Zaffaroni’s wife, Lida, and his family. We tough. They persevered and came through almost 51 years. She is the mother of three honor this singularly brilliant man through with success at the end.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11MR8.016 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 There is no better way to cap off such an them for their contributions to the spiritual pedo bombers targeting enemy surface ships. incredible season, in which the Lady Pirates well-being of their community. May the next They had internal fuel tanks in the wings for went undefeated, than with their first ever 150 years be equally blessed. additional fuel storage that would allow them state championship title. f to travel farther distances. Additionally, they La Vega’s Calveion Landrum, named MVP had Yehudi lights which were used to match of the game, scored her team 23 points for DON’T SINK THE SHIP—A TALE OF the brightness of the sky creating counter-illu- her team as they defeated Argyle. TWO WWII BUDDIES mination camouflage. The camouflage would The Lady Pirates’ coach, Amy Gillum, was allow them to get closer to the enemy without finally able to achieve the goal she started HON. TED POE being seen until they were within the 3,000 pursuing as a player at La Vega 19 years ago. OF TEXAS yard range. Quite a different life from the The championship was won as a result of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES baseball field where they first ‘‘officially’’ met. The journey was unpredictable for both of both the players’ and coach’s hard work and Tuesday, March 11, 2014 dedication to their basketball program. the men who, at this point, were basically I congratulate Coach Gillum on the victory Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, throughout brothers. Every day was different. One day, that would not have been possible without her life, people come and go. Some stay for a life- about 6-months into deployment, Mittie and guidance and the devotion from her players time. Some you might wonder how, out of the Hymie were playing football. Given their love and fans. billions of people in the world, you end up next for sports, it was their way of unwinding but Mr. Speaker, before I close I just want to to them again after 90 years with everything maybe not on this day. During a casual game say congratulations to an outstanding Texas from a war and life’s triumphs in between. It’s of football, Hymie went for a pass and fell off District 17 high school girls’ basketball team, a rare occurrence, but the life story of two the flight deck, causing him to break his leg. coaching staff, fans, and community. World War II veterans right here in Houston, No break is a good break but the outcome for Go Lady Pirates. Texas. him wasn’t exactly what he had hoped for. There was no other option but for him to be f Hymie Abramson and Milton ‘‘Mittie’’ Tartakov celebrated birthdays together for taken to the hospital on Tulagi Island,The two COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNI- years. They were both born on June 6th, men were separated at this moment for sev- VERSARY OF OMEGA CHRISTIAN 1924, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston. The eral years. CHURCH coincidence of their birth date and place are The days weren’t easy. Nights were warm only the beginning of their life story. Twelve and days registered around 120 degrees with HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS years later, Mittie and Hymie found each other the sun beaming down on the men. On those again on the San Jacinto High School base- kinds of nights, Mittie would seek refuge from OF INDIANA what felt like an inferno by sleeping on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ball field. And that’s where their true story began. flight deck instead of down below in the Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Mittie was a talented middle infielder and bunks. Most of the nights anyway, men would Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I Hymie a utility outfielder. They stuck together rarely sleep through the night as they always rise today in recognition of the 150th anniver- through all the games, practices, and cham- had to be on-guard: submarine attacks and sary of Omega Christian Church in Arcadia, pionships. Whatever event it was, they stuck bombers were a frequent occurrence. There Indiana. It is a pleasure to congratulate the by each other. Little did they know, that was was a critical shortage of tail-gunners during church in celebration of this special occasion. only preparing them for what was to come. this time. The tail-gunner position was the Omega Christian Church was founded dur- Shortly after graduating high school, Mittie and most dangerous on the bombers. Enemy air- crafts targeted this position often, as it was the ing some of our Nation’s darkest days, in 1863 Hymie received their draft cards. Though it most vulnerable on the plane. But Mittie volun- during the midst of the Civil War. At the time wasn’t quite a surprise given the demand in teered for the position as a tail gunner. Cour- of the church’s founding, the area was known WWII, going off to war is never easy to proc- tesy of the TBM’s camouflage, it was the most as Bethany, but later became called Omega ess. Questions and doubts, rightfully so, forward plane of the squadron, closest to the and is now Arcadia. Exemplifying the best of arose, and they had each other to help an- enemy and furthest from the ship. While Mittie the hardworking and enterprising Hoosier spir- swer them. The first question became Army was working as a tail-gunner down range, it, the residents built the church themselves versus Navy, with many to follow. Mittie’s Hymie regained his health and was sent state- using local timber. Joseph Lacy oversaw the older brother served in the Navy and Hymie’s side to continue work as an aviation machinist construction, and Dr. Silas Blount gave the older brothers served in the Army. But they for the remainder of the War. dedication sermon in November of 1863. It decided the U.S. Navy was for them. When The USS Savo Island made a remarkable was in this humble wooden structure that Hymie questioned Mittie about how happy he journey, fighting in seven invasions. The last Knowles Shaw (1834–1878), an early minister was with his decision to join the Navy over the combat mission they fought was in Okinawa, of the church who was a prominent evangelist Army, he grinned and said, ‘‘We’re still alive, where the ship’s radar tower was hit by a ka- and composer of religious music, wrote the aren’t we?’’ That became their life motto. mikaze. From there, the ship sailed to Guam, hymnal ‘‘Bringing in the Sheaves.’’ During a conversation with Mittie, he and there it was repaired before traveling to In the years following the war, the commu- smirked and said, ‘‘We were two green-faced Alaska for refuge. It was off the shores of nity around Omega Christian Church began to kids fresh out of high-school, who thought we Alaska when Mittie was finally told the great grow and prosper. After construction was fin- were going to San Diego for boot camp where news: Victory over Japan. The USS Savo Is- ished on the church, a sawmill, general store, there would be beaches, sun and girls. So we land continued its voyage for port at Pearl resident doctor, blacksmith, and post office gathered what little money we had and, with Harbor. While in Hawaii, the Navy treated the were also established. In 1926, sixty-three the shirts on our back, planned for our travels. men to a 6-month R and R before heading years after the completion of the original struc- But the Navy had other plans, in fact, we were back home. But as far as Mittie was con- ture, the church was moved and enlarged to sent to Chicago, in the dead of winter, to train cerned, Houston, Texas, sounded more like make room for the growing congregation. The on Lake Michigan.’’ The two battled the brutal paradise than Hawaii. Before he finally re- framework and sanctuary of the church are winter on Lake Michigan while preparing for turned home, the USS Savo Island earned the original and are still in use today, making the War, having never been further from Houston Presidential Unit Citation—the highest honor a Omega Christian Church the oldest building in than Lubbock. This was the first of many reali- ship can earn. That marked the day Millie was White River Township. ties they would face during their service. permitted to wear the ribbon with ‘‘the star’’ on The church continued to grow and expand After training together, both Hymie and his uniform. throughout the following years, including major Mittie were commissioned as Aviation Machin- I. 1946, Mittie and Hymie were both dis- structural improvements. While the physical ist Mates for the same ship the USS Savo Is- charged at Camp Wallace in Galveston, building may have changed and evolved, land—an escort carrier departing from the Kai- Texas. Shortly after being discharged, the two Omega Christian Church’s mission remains ser Shipyard in Astoria, Oregon, heading for veterans joined A-Jayes, a young mens social the same from its founding in 1863: to serve the South Pacific. During this time, both men club. Millie went on to attend college at the God, to serve his people, and to be a light in learned a lot. The USS Savo Island was nick- University of Houston. Upon graduation, he the community where stability, comfort, named a ‘‘jeep carrier’’ because of the rel- began working for a lumber yard, of which he strength, and family can be found, all in the atively small size of the aircraft carrier. It held eventually took ownership. He renamed it Mil- name of Jesus Christ. Today I am proud to 40 planes, 15 bombers called TBM Avengers, ton’s Lumber and Building Co. It was a suc- recognize this small country church and thank and 25 fighter planes. The Avengers were tor- cess for 53 years.

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But that Foundation, Southern Research Institute and vote ‘‘no.’’ didn’t come between them in any way. Both the Auburn University Board of Trustees. On passage of the Energy Efficiency Im- businesses were down the street from each Mr. McCrary has been a coalition builder provement Act, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ other on Jensen Drive, and the best friends and a leader in economic development for the On the Motion on Ordering the Previous managed to eat lunch together almost every region and state through his vision and com- Question on the Rule for H.R. 2824, the Pre- day. mitment calling for greater cooperation be- venting Government Waste and Protecting The year 1953 would change both Hymie tween cities, counties and business leaders. Coal Mining Jobs in America Act, and H.R. and Mittie’s lives. It was the year they both He was instrumental in bringing several large 2641, the RAPID Act, I would have voted met their wives, Blanch and Sally. These two industries,, to Alabama, including automotive, ‘‘no.’’ women not only brought the two men closer aerospace and steel manufacturers. On H. Res. 501, the resolution providing the but the two couples became best of friends. He implemented Target Zero, a safety pro- rule for H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2641, I would They did everything together from bowling gram to ensure employees are properly have voted ‘‘no.’’ leagues every week to traveling the country. trained and equipped to do their jobs safely, On the Smith of Texas and Schweikert Five years ago, Hymie and his wife, Blanch, and the program has become a model for the Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ moved to the Hampton Post Oak. Sure utility industry. Mr. McCrary led the company On the Capps/McNerney Amendment, I enough, 2 years later, Blanch convinced Mittie and its customers through some of its greatest would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ to move there as well. Up until yesterday, natural-disaster challenges, including Hurri- On the Schakowsky/Lowenthal Amendment, cane Ivan in 2004, which caused the largest Mittie and Hymie spent their days playing I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ number of outages in company history Texas Hold’em with their friends at The Hamp- On the Waxman Amendment, I would have (825,701); Hurricane Katrina in 2005 with ton on Post Oak. voted ‘‘yes.’’ On March 10, 2014, Mittie went to be with 636,891 outages; and the tornado disaster on On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 3826, I the Lord. We are forever indebted to men like April 27, 2011 with 412,000 outages. He made would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mittie and Hymie for their service to America. the decision to publicly announce restoration On final passage of H.R. 3826, I would have They are the rare, special breed that has commitments after storms, a move that al- voted ‘‘no.’’ shaped our country into the great Nation we lowed the company to communicate to cus- On the Motion to Table H. Res. 504, I would tomers when they could expect to have power are today. They are the Greatest Generation. have voted ‘‘no.’’ And that’s just the way it is. restored, making that practice standard today. On the Jackson-Lee Amendment, I would Mr. McCrary worked closely with the Inter- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ f national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and On the McKinley Amendment, I would have IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- managers to strengthen the relationship be- voted ‘‘no.’’ MENT OF CHARLES D. MCCRARY tween the IBEW and management. He helped On the Nadler Amendment, I would have AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF change the culture so management and labor voted ‘‘yes.’’ ALABAMA POWER have a mutual respect, creating a united front On the Johnson of Georgia Amendment, I on behalf of all employees for various initia- would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ HON. MIKE ROGERS tives, including safety, employee morale and On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2641, I OF ALABAMA customer satisfaction and providing a business would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES model throughout the industry. On final passage of H.R. 2641, I would have Mr. Speaker, please join me and the entire voted ‘‘no.’’ Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Alabama Delegation in thanking Charles On passage to provide for the costs of loan Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, McCrary for his tireless dedication to Alabama guarantees for Ukraine, I would have voted with my Alabama delegation colleagues ROB- Power. His service to our state is an inspira- ‘‘yes.’’ ERT ADERHOLT, SPENCER BACHUS, MO tion. We wish him the best of luck in his future f BROOKS, BRADLEY BYRNE, MARTHA ROBY, and endeavors. TERRI SEWELL, I ask for the House’s attention f BROWN’S 250TH BIRTHDAY today to recognize Charles D. McCrary. Mr. McCrary is retiring March 2014 from Alabama PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN Power as the president and Chief Executive OF RHODE ISLAND Officer. HON. GENE GREEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. McCrary has served since October 25, OF TEXAS Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2001, as the 10th president and CEO of Ala- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bama Power, which provides electricity to 1.4 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of Brown University’s million customers in Alabama. He joined Ala- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 250th birthday. bama Power during the summer of 1970 fol- I was not able to be in Washington on March lowing his freshman year at Auburn University Since 1764, the crown jewel of Rhode Is- 4 through March 6, 2014 for votes because of land’s higher education has been turning out and has held various positions of increasing the inclement weather and meetings in the scholars, thinkers, researchers, and leaders. responsibility within Southern Company, in- district with the Secretary of Energy and EPA Few of the sixty original signatories to the cluding vice president for Southern Nuclear Administration. Operating Company, and later held the posi- If I had been here, I would have voted as Brown charter could have conceived of where tions of president of Southern Company Gen- follows: the university would stand today. Brunonians eration, chief production officer of Southern On passage of the Homeowner Flood Insur- today lead the world in particle physics, neu- Company and president of Southern Power ance Affordability Act, as amended, I would rology, renewable energy, and many other dis- Company. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ciplines that two and a half centuries ago Mr. McCrary was born in Birmingham in On passage of the resolution supporting the seemed beyond human comprehension. 1951. He graduated from Shades Valley High people of Venezuela as they protest peace- As a lifelong citizen of Rhode Island, I am School and earned his Bachelor of Science in fully for democratic change and calling to end especially proud that our values of intellectual mechanical engineering from Auburn Univer- the violence, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ freedom and religious tolerance are reflected sity, followed by a Juris Doctor from Bir- On the Motion on Ordering the Previous in Brown University. The mission of the univer- mingham School of Law and was admitted to Question on the Rule for H.R. 3826, the Elec- sity remains as relevant as ever: ‘‘To serve the Alabama State Bar in 1979. tricity Security and Affordability Act, and H.R. the community, the nation and the world by Mr. McCrary is married to the former Phyllis 4118, the SIMPLE Fairness Act, I would have discovering, communicating and preserving Brantley of Birmingham and the father of two voted ‘‘no.’’ knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry, and by sons, Doug and Alex. On H. Res. 497, the resolution providing the educating and preparing students to discharge Mr. McCrary has been an active leader in rule for H.R. 3826 and H.R. 4118, I would the offices of life with usefulness and reputa- the community and state of Alabama while have voted ‘‘no.’’ tion.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11MR8.020 E11MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 11, 2014 Perhaps inspired by these heady words, our nation as a member of the newly formed While the administration continues to pro- many graduates have chosen a life of public Central Intelligence Agency. vide delay after delay, admitting that the law is service. This includes Federal Reserve Chair Returning to Indianapolis, Beurt began his unworkable, they continue to let the individual Janet Yellen; Secretary of Labor Thomas storied career as a businessman in 1949 mandate take effect. Millions of people will be Perez; Governors Maggie Hassan, Jack when he purchased his first company. Over hit with a mandate and new financial pen- Markell, Bobby Jindal, and Rhode Island’s the following decades, he would buy and sell alties, while losing the coverage they like, not own Lincoln Chafee; as well my colleague, nearly fifty businesses in Indiana and around being able to see the doctors they want, and Congressman CICILLINE. the world, including the venerable Saturday facing higher premiums and out of pocket In addition to the many individual contribu- Evening Post. An avid learner, he obtained his costs. Why is the administration willing to give tions Brunonians have made to the civic com- M.D. in his forties from the university he big businesses a delay but not do anything to munity, Brown has been, itself, a leader helped create, Indiana University-Purdue Uni- help hardworking Americans? Today, we have among institutions of higher education. The versity Indianapolis (IUPUI). Beurt SerVaas an opportunity to also delay the individual New Curriculum is a model for academic ex- exemplified the best of the Hoosier spirit: hard mandate in order to protect all Americans. ploration that encourages students to take in- work, determination and entrepreneurship. Minnesotans needed genuine healthcare re- Beurt was not only a business leader, but tellectual risks and reflect deeply about their form before President Obama signed his also a civic leader whose work fundamentally scholarly choices. These values can be seen healthcare law—and they still do now. It’s time shaped the city of Indianapolis Along with in the exemplary Program in Liberal Medical to act and spare the American people of Education, an innovative synthesis of tradi- then-Mayor Richard Lugar, he was instru- mental in the creation of Unigov, the govern- Obamacare’s costly and burdensome man- tional and professional courses of study, and ment consolidation that expanded the bound- dates and enact true, bipartisan healthcare re- in the University Steering Committee on Slav- aries of Indianapolis to include all of Marion form that improves quality, increases choice, ery and Justice, which examined the connec- County. After the transition, Beurt served on and reduces costs. tions between the school’s namesake family the City County Council for forty years, includ- and the slave trade. f For the past 250 years, Brown has stood as ing twenty-seven as the president, and served under four different mayors. I was immensely a shining example of the success of free in- CONGRATULATING THE ROCKFORD proud to work with Beurt during my time as quiry and the powers of creative discovery. RESCUE MISSION ON THEIR 50TH Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis. He was always Under President Christina Paxson’s leader- ANNIVERSARY kind and generous, and he provided invalu- ship, Brown is continuing to build on her past able guidance on how to keep the residents of successes and remains a global leader in edu- Indianapolis safe and secure. HON. CHERI BUSTOS cation. Just as her founders could not have Dr. Beurt SerVaas is an irreplaceable pillar OF ILLINOIS envisioned the breadth of research being done of the Indianapolis community whose legacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today, I am excited to see what new fields will continue to inspire Hoosiers for genera- Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Brown will lead in the future. tions to come. Without his tireless devotion I join all of my Rhode Island colleagues in and visionary leadership, Indianapolis would Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wishing Brown well on her 250th Birthday, as not be the world-class city it is today. He congratulate Rockford Rescue Mission in we all look forward to even greater things to brought the world’s attention to his beloved Rockford, Illinois, on the occasion of its 50th come. hometown and helped Indianapolis compete anniversary. f on the global stage. My condolences and well Rockford Rescue Mission first opened in HONORING THE LIFE OF BEURT R. wishes go out to his wife, Cory Jane SerVaas, 1964 with a sign on the door reading ‘‘All are SERVAAS, M.D. his five children, his nineteen grandchildren, welcome here. The alcoholic, the addict, the and his two great-grandchildren. My thoughts stranger, the sojourner, the pilgrim, the poor. and prayers are with the family during this dif- There is hope for all who enter here.’’ Over HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS ficult time. the last 50 years, Rockford Rescue Mission OF INDIANA f has continued to open its doors to those in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community who need help, operating 24 hours SUSPENDING THE INDIVIDUAL Tuesday, March 11, 2014 a day and 365 days a year. The Mission offers MANDATE PENALTY LAW meals, short term housing, and prevention and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I EQUALS FAIRNESS ACT rife today to pay tribute to Dr. Beurt R. recovery services for addictions, abuse and SerVaas of Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed SPEECH OF destructive relations. away on February 2, 2014, at the age of 94. In one year, Rockford Rescue Mission pro- Beurt was an exceptional civil servant, busi- HON. ERIK PAULSEN vides almost 60,000 nights of lodging and over nessman and philanthropist who was devoted OF MINNESOTA 160,000 meals, as well as more than 10,000 to bettering the city he loved. He served both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counseling sessions to people all across Indianapolis and his country with integrity and Wednesday, March 5, 2014 northern Illinois. The Mission relies on private honor. Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, the more we donations and support from over 500 volun- A lifelong Hoosier and resident of Indianap- learn about the President’s healthcare law, the teers annually providing almost 45,000 hours olis, Beurt graduated from Shortridge High more the facts show it’s hurting more than it’s of service. School and later from Indiana University. After helping. Mr. Speaker, I again congratulate Rockford completing his degree, he bravely served in The President said premiums would go Rescue Mission for reaching this impressive the United States Navy during the Second down by two thousand dollars, but instead his milestone. I want to thank them for their in- World War as a member of the American In- chief actuary finally admitted that premiums credible efforts over the past 50 years and telligence Command’s Office of Strategic Serv- will go up for two-thirds of Americans working their continued dedication to providing serv- ices in China. He later continued his service to for small businesses. ices to those in need in our community.

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