May 11, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E797 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN HONOR OF BERNIE EPWORTH RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF shortness of breath. Upon his return home, ANTHONY J. ‘‘TED’’ CIANO Grayson listened carefully as his father, Joe, described his symptoms—shortness of breath, HON. JOHN H. ADLER HON. JEFF MILLER sweating, pain, and being thirsty. With his Readyman training in first-aid, Grayson recog- OF NEW JERSEY OF FLORIDA nized that his father was having a heart attack IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and insisted that his mother call 911. The Tuesday, May 11, 2010 paramedics arrived and quickly rushed Mr. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it James to the hospital for surgery to repair the Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- is with a heavy heart that I rise to recognize blockage in his heart. Grayson’s quick think- er, I would like to congratulate Mr. Bernie the passing of one of Pensacola, Florida’s ing, presence of mind, and the utilization of his scouting skills saved his father’s life. Epworth upon the highly successful comple- most respected residents, Mr. Anthony Ciano. His life will not soon be forgotten. Instead, his tion of his term as the Department Com- For this courageous act, the Boy Scouts of life will be remembered as one embodying the mander for the State of New Jersey Jewish America are awarding Grayson with the Medal purest virtues of loyalty, hard work and self- of Merit. This prestigious award is given to War Veterans. He was appointed to this posi- lessness. For that reason, Madam Speaker, I those who have performed a significant act of tion in June 2009 and throughout his term, am honored to recognize the life and deeds of service that is deserving of national recogni- has been extremely dedicated to New Jersey’s Anthony Ciano on this day. tion. He handled the situation with a great veterans community. Born in Akron, Ohio as the son of Italian im- sense of calm and confidence, reassuring his Mr. Epworth was born in Brooklyn, New migrants, Mr. Ciano moved to Florida to begin family in the midst of this urgent situation. I York. He is a graduate of New York University his career. Starting out as an automobile me- am tremendously proud of Grayson for apply- and served as a First Lieutenant in the Ar- chanic in a new environment, it could have be- ing the principles and skills he learned in mored Calvary and in the New York National come very easy for him to lose heart and be- Scouting and for being prepared. come discouraged. However, never losing Guard. While serving as Vice President with Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- sight of the American Dream, Mr. Ciano leagues to join me in congratulating Grayson Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn, NJ, Mr. worked hard and eventually became the man- Epworth earned several awards, including the for receiving the Medal of Merit and in recog- ager of several automobile dealerships. In nizing him for his courage. Centennial Award of Honor from the Jewish 1968, Anthony Ciano moved to Pensacola and Theological Seminary and the Jewish Commu- purchased his first automobile dealership. With f nity Relations Council’s ‘Community Relations much diligence and commitment, Mr. Ciano Award.’ built his Ford dealership into one of the most WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN Mr. Epworth has achieved many great successful in the region and in the entire AND THE CONSTITUTION NA- things throughout the past year in his position country. TIONAL FINALS In addition to understanding the importance of Department Commander for the State of of hard work, Mr. Ciano also knew the value New Jersey Jewish War Veterans. Some high- of community service and charity. With an al- HON. ROB BISHOP lights of his administration have been orga- ways grateful heart, Mr. Ciano eagerly looked OF UTAH nizing the sending of packages to overseas for ways to give to others and contribute to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troops through the JWV–SOS Program, help- community. He was involved in numerous civic ing organize the NJ Coalition of Veterans Or- and charitable organizations throughout North- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 ganizations, working on the consolidation of west Florida. Whether it was his work to begin Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, from inactive posts, and incorporating programs the Boys’ Club of Escambia and his participa- April 24–26, 2010 more than 1,200 students and outside speakers on topics of interest for tion in the Rotary Club, or his support of local from across the country visited Washington, DCA meetings. law enforcement and the Miracle League D.C. to take part in the We the People: The Baseball Park for handicapped children, Mr. Additionally, he helped to organize this Citizen and the Constitution National Finals. Anthony Ciano was a leader who was ready to I am proud to announce that a class from year’s ‘March on the Hill,’ Co-chaired the Vet- give selflessly of himself for the betterment of Sky View High School represented the State eran’s Concert, a fundraiser, and set up a those around him and in his community. of Utah at this prestigious national event. Thanksgiving Dinner for the troops. He lobbied Madam Speaker, though Mr. Ciano may These outstanding students, through their for and accomplished free package shipping to have passed, the impact of his life, actions knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, won their troops via military transport, and assisted in and deeds will forever remain. My wife Vicki statewide competition and earned the chance and I express the deepest sympathies to his the inauguration of Operation Slam Dunk, to come to our nation’s capital and compete at loving wife Natalie and his children. which is a project that provides veterans and the national level. At the National Finals, Sky troops to participate together at Philadelphia f View High School won the Unit One Award by 76ers games. IN HONOR OF GRAYSON JAMES earning the most points in that unit of the text- His Commander’s Project this year was the book, which discusses the philosophical and furnishing of a Day Room at the Wounded historical foundations of the American political HON. PETE SESSIONS system. Warrior Building at Fort Dix. This is currently OF TEXAS I also wish to commend the teacher of the a work in progress and is to be dedicated as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘NJ-Jewish War Veterans Day Room’’ in class, Mike Rigby, who is responsible for pre- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 June 2010. paring these young constitutional experts for Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise the National Finals. Also worthy of special rec- Mr. Epworth has given so much of his time today to recognize a young man that I have ognition are Kathy Dryer, the State coordinator and effort for the Jewish War Veterans of New known his entire life, Grayson James. He is a and Shanna Futral, the district coordinator Jersey and I am very proud to have him as a Cub Scout with Pack 437 and saved his fa- who are responsible for implementing the We constituent. Madam Speaker, I hope you will ther’s life on the evening of Thursday, Feb- the People program in my district. join me in congratulating this honorable man ruary 11, 2010. I congratulate these young ‘‘constitutional for his contributions to his community and to After an afternoon of sledding with his experts’’ on their outstanding achievement at our Nation. daughter, Mr. Joe James began experiencing the We the People National Finals.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 2010 HONORING JAMES E. MCERLANE needs and makes requests to the Disabled We also must do everything we can to con- FOR HIS SERVICE TO SCOUTING American Veterans to purchase items not rou- tinue to encourage the development of an en- tinely supplied by the VA. Once a month, ergy efficiency industry in this country. Foreign HON. JIM GERLACH Diane creates a fun activity for the residents, countries are threatening to take our market OF PENNSYLVANIA including parties with watermelon, cupcakes, share in manufacturing energy efficient tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fried chicken, strawberry shortcake and hot nologies and we cannot let this huge market dogs. Through her chapter, a juke box was go offshore. This bill will help create a larger Tuesday, May 11, 2010 donated to the center. market for these products and solidify our po- Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise Ms. Collins does things simply because she sition as a market leader. today to honor James E. McErlane, who has believes they are ‘‘the right thing to do.’’ She This bill is a win-win-win, and I urge all of earned the 2010 Distinguished Citizen Award exceeds expectations in all respects. To the my colleagues to support it. from the Chester County Council of Boy veterans’ delight, she brings young people with her to visit with them and regularly baby- Scouts of America. f Scouting has been a part of Mr. McErlane’s sits for a severely disabled neighbor. Her col- life since he joined Troop 7 in Malvern, Penn- leagues say she exemplifies the VA’s mission CELEBRATING THE DESIGNATION sylvania as a youth. He achieved the rank of statement of creating an environment that fos- OF THE EASTERN BAND OF Eagle Scout and earned his Parvuli Dei ters respect, compassion, and excellence. CHEROKEE AS AN ADVANTAGE Catholic Scouting Award. A man of tremen- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me WEST CERTIFIED ENTREPRE- dous character, Mr. McErlane epitomizes the today to honor Diane Collins. Her compassion NEURIAL COMMUNITY principles of leadership, self-discipline, hard and dedication to veterans of the U.S. Armed work and a duty to serve his country and com- Forces are an inspiration to us all, and are de- munity that Scouting instilled in him. serving of the utmost gratitude. It is with great HON. HEATH SHULER Mr. McErlane has worked to promote the pride that I congratulate Diane Collins on her traditions and enhance the experience of exemplary service as an advocate and a vol- OF NORTH CAROLINA Scouting for area youth, serving on the Ches- unteer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter County Council’s Executive Board of Direc- f tors and as a member on several Distin- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 HOME STAR ENERGY RETROFIT guished Citizen Award Dinner committees. He ACT OF 2010 also chaired the Eagle Scout Alumni Com- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Eastern Band of Cherokee mittee. SPEECH OF In addition to being a Senior Partner at in Cherokee, North Carolina on becoming a Lamb McErlane Law Offices, Mr. McErlane HON. LAURA RICHARDSON Certified Entrepreneurial Community by the continues serving as an active member of the OF CALIFORNIA AdvantageWest Economic Development Chester County Library Trust and the Chester IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group. AdvantageWest, an economic develop- County Food Bank. Thursday, May 6, 2010 ment commission which serves 23 Western North Carolina counties, created the ‘‘Certified His extremely successful legal career and The House in Committee of the Whole tireless work in the community have earned Entrepreneurial Community Program’’ to train House on the State of the Union had under local communities to encourage small busi- Mr. McErlane the respect and admiration of consideration the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide his peers and all who know him. for the establishment of the Home Star Ret- ness start-ups in the mountain region and to Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rofit Rebate Program, and for other pur- help such businesses thrive. join me today in recognizing James E. poses: The Eastern Band of Cherokee, North Caro- McErlane for his valuable contributions to im- Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Chair, I rise in lina has an over 11,000-year history rich with proving the quality of life in his community and strong support of H.R. 5019—Home Star En- culture, arts, and a heritage of magnificent sto- his exemplary commitment to the values of ergy Retrofit Act of 2010. I want to thank my rytelling. Being designated as a Certified En- Scouting. colleague Representative WELCH for bringing trepreneurial Community is just one example f this important bill to the floor. of the continuation of the remarkable history, In our current economic crisis we need to and a tribute to the vision of the Eastern Band HONORING MS. DIANE COLLINS seize on opportunities to create jobs, and with of Cherokee. The focus on youth and edu- our need to find the energy to power our cation as integral components of their Certified HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER country, we need to find every kilowatt of sav- Entrepreneurial Community vision ensures that OF MARYLAND ings we can. This bill will help accomplish both the future leaders of the community will have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of those goals. the tools to continue their strong legacy. Home Star is a short-term program to create Tuesday, May 11, 2010 The Certification, developed by the jobs, save energy, and lower families’ energy AdvantageWest Economic Development Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I bills. Home Star will restart the assembly lines Group, contains a strict set of guidelines that rise before you today to honor the tireless at factories that manufacture energy efficiency highlight a community’s enthusiasm and readi- service of Diane Collins for her remarkable technologies and will put construction workers ness to support entrepreneurship and small dedication as a volunteer at the Loch Raven back on the job installing these improvements business. While several communities through- VA Community Living and Rehabilitation Cen- in the homes of millions of American families. ter and Chapter 451 in Dundalk. To salute her There are huge energy savings available out Western North Carolina have become cer- service, Ms. Collins was awarded the 2009 through basic retrofits, which will save people tified as entrepreneurial communities, the Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award money and reduce our dependence on foreign Eastern Band of Cherokee is the first nation to by the Veterans Advisory Council for Mary- oil. By encouraging people to help themselves receive this designation. This designation land’s 2nd District. through the installation of specific energy-sav- showcases the Eastern Band of Cherokee’s Veterans of the United States Armed Forces ing technologies, including insulation, duct foresight in creating and fostering an environ- have dedicated themselves to protecting the sealing, windows and doors, air sealing, and ment in which prosperity can be achieved. As lives of every American. Their service to our water heaters, we will all benefit. a Certified Entrepreneurial Community, the Nation deserves the highest level of gratitude. Home Star is expected to allow 3 million Eastern Band will build upon the success of its It is important that we take the time to recog- families to retrofit their homes to be more en- marketing campaign to further promote the po- nize the individuals who give of their time and ergy efficient. Consumers are predicted to tential of its people to the United States and talents to support veterans and ensure their save $9.2 billion on their energy bills over the abroad. comfort, care, and well-being. next 10 years as a result of Home Star’s en- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues As a member of the Disabled American Vet- ergy efficiency investments. And Home Star today to celebrate this remarkable honor be- erans Representatives for the Loch Raven VA will create 168,000 new jobs here in the stowed on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indi- Community Living and Rehabilitation Center, United States. Construction jobs cannot be ans in Cherokee, North Carolina, and their Ms. Collins is an active fundraiser and friend, outsourced, and more than 90 percent of en- commitment to the future of their people. I giving 506 hours of volunteer service to date. ergy efficiency technologies are manufactured urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating She makes certain she is aware of all patient here in America. their outstanding achievement.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 11, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E799 HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RECOGNIZING MR. RALPH WIL- RECOGNIZING THE INDUCTION OF SPRING CITY ELEMENTARY LIAMS FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO 42 SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS SCHOOL STUDENTS AND EDUCATION IN OF CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF FISHERTOWN INTO HON. JIM GERLACH THE NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR OF PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Tuesday, May 11, 2010 OF ARKANSAS HON. BILL SHUSTER OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to congratulate the students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff of Spring Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 City Elementary School in Chester County, Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Pennsylvania as they celebrate the school’s today to recognize Mr. Ralph Williams, who today to recognize the induction of 42 seventh 50th anniversary. after dedicating his life to education, is retiring grade students of Chestnut Ridge Middle During the last half century, Spring City Ele- School of Fishertown into the National Junior mentary has been a cornerstone in the com- after 39 years of service to the Fort Smith Public Schools. Honor Society. The Chestnut Ridge chapter munity and the starting point for students’ edu- will holds its induction ceremony on Monday, cational journeys. Mr. Williams has worn many hats during his May 3, 2010. Spring City Elementary was built on the time as an educator. From teacher, principal, Induction into the National Junior Honor So- former site of the Spring City Race Track on social worker and now Student Services Su- ciety is reserved for students with impressive South Wall Street just a few years after the pervisor for the school district, he has always academic achievement and a high potential for formal establishment of the Spring-Ford stepped up to a new challenge with enthu- personal and intellectual growth. The incoming School District. When the school opened in siasm. students of the Chestnut Ridge Chapter have the spring of 1960, 305 students were en- His commitment to students earned well-de- distinguished themselves in the areas of rolled. served honors, including being named the Re- scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, Spring City Elementary is tremendously gional Principal of the Year, the Arkansas and character. As NJHS members, these proud of the supportive, caring environment young men and women will build on their com- for learning and working. That nurturing at- Principal of the Year and the National Distin- mosphere creates a sense of community that guished Principal—all while a principal at Fair- mendable dedication to academic and per- is as sturdy as the bricks and steel used to view Elementary School. sonal excellence. They have taken an impor- build the school. Mr. Williams has always worked to create a tant step of growing into the leaders of the Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues learning environment that can benefit all stu- next generation. join me today in congratulating the Spring City dents. His efforts to bring technology into the The following Chestnut Ridge Middle School Elementary School community as it com- classroom and provide challenging programs students have been inducted: Rachel Dikum, memorates this memorable milestone and in are helping mold our future leaders. Now at Cassandra Brown, Hannah Miller, Jennifer offering the students, parents, teachers, ad- his current position Mr. Williams works to en- Carthew, Nativa O’Brien, Emily Sprigg, Mat- ministrators and staff best wishes for contin- courage at-risk students to do better in school thew Claar, Katie Weaver, Abby Barnes, Der- ued success. and make the most of their educational oppor- rick Claar, Casey Fleegle, Lucas Berkey, f tunities. Megan Anderson, Kimberly Bischof, Shane Davis, Christian Collins, Holly Davis, Toshia MARIALAINA PRECIADO I am proud of Mr. Ralph Williams for his Rush, Harold Wentz, Natalie Dumin, Cas- commitment to education and his efforts to im- sandra Wright, Kenzie Bowser, Nicholas Hyde, HON. ED PERLMUTTER prove the lives of students in Fort Smith, Ar- Austin Taylor, Brittany Finnegan, Caitlyn Fer- OF COLORADO kansas, and wish him the best of luck in retire- guson, Brandon Mowry, Paul Sims, Trent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Crouse, Dakota Kauffman, Kylee Snyder, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Jarret Dunn, Luke Stultz, Jonathon Heming, f Alesha Rightenour, Lakyn Code, Bradley Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Frankenberry, Makayla Weaverling, Mylee today to recognize and applaud Marialaina MARIE BANKS Preciado who has received the Arvada Wheat Dull, Derek Gardner, Andrew Loar, and Colby Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Hillegass. These inductees have already displayed re- Marialaina Preciado is an 8th grader at Wheat HON. ED PERLMUTTER markable talent and depth of character. I con- Ridge Middle School and received this award OF COLORADO because her determination and hard work gratulate the new members of the Chestnut have allowed her to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Middle School National Junior Honor The dedication demonstrated by Marialaina Society on the honor they are receiving, and Preciado is exemplary of the type of achieve- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 I look forward to many more great achieve- ments. ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise f perseverance. It is essential students at all today to recognize and applaud Marie Banks levels strive to make the most of their edu- who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge HONORING MR. ROBERT T. cation and develop a work ethic which will Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Marie CIANELLI guide them for the rest of their lives. Banks is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle I extend my deepest congratulations once School and received this award because her again to Marialaina Preciado for winning the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for determination and hard work have allowed her OF MARYLAND Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the same dedication and character to all her The dedication demonstrated by Marie Tuesday, May 11, 2010 future accomplishments. Banks is exemplary of the type of achieve- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I f ment that can be attained with hard work and rise before you today to honor the tireless perseverance. It is essential students at all PERSONAL EXPLANATION service of Mr. Robert T. Cianelli as a volunteer levels strive to make the most of their edu- driver for the Disabled American Veterans cation and develop a work ethic which will HON. KAY GRANGER Transportation Network and a dedicated sup- guide them for the rest of their lives. porter of America’s military personnel. To sa- OF TEXAS I extend my deepest congratulations once lute his service, Mr. Cianelli was awarded the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again to Marie Banks for winning the Arvada 2009 Congressional Volunteer Recognition Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award by the Veterans Advisory Council for Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Maryland’s 2nd District. No. 241, I was absent from the House. Had I same dedication and character to all her future Veterans of the United States Armed Forces been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ accomplishments. have dedicated themselves to protecting the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 2010 lives of every American. Their service to our vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for MARQUIS SKINNER Nation deserves the highest level of gratitude. Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit It is important that we take the time to recog- the same dedication and character to all her HON. ED PERLMUTTER nize the individuals who give of their time and future accomplishments. OF COLORADO talents to support veterans and ensure their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comfort, care, and well-being. f For the past 5 years, Mr. Cianelli has made Tuesday, May 11, 2010 sure patients at the Glen Burnie VA Commu- TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF HOMES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise nity Based Outpatient Clinic are picked up for AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING today to recognize and applaud Marquis Skin- their appointment on time and safely returned 2010 PHILANTHROPIST OF THE ner who has received the Arvada Wheat to their home. To date, he has logged 1,300 YEAR Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. driving hours and more than 20,000 miles. Mr. Marquis Skinner is a 7th grader at Drake Mid- Cianelli’s experience as a computer scientist dle School and received this award because has significantly improved the efficiency and HON. LAMAR SMITH his determination and hard work have allowed effectiveness of the transportation network, him to overcome adversities. providing a program to maintain driver statis- OF TEXAS The dedication demonstrated by Marquis tics, automating vehicle expense reports and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Skinner is exemplary of the type of achieve- developing a route sheet to expedite driver ment that can be attained with hard work and pick-up times. Robert’s colleagues say that it Tuesday, May 11, 2010 perseverance. It is essential students at all would be hard to find an individual that con- levels strive to make the most of their edu- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, tributes more than he does to guarantee the cation and develop a work ethic which will today I’d like to honor my constituent, Mr. success of the Disabled American Veterans guide them for the rest of their lives. Transportation program. Glenn Biggs, a great American and Texan, I extend my deepest congratulations once In addition to his service at the Glen Burnie who has been selected by the Texas Associa- again to Marquis Skinner for winning the Ar- VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mr. tion of Homes and Services for the Aging as vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Cianelli volunteers with Operation Welcome the 2010 Philanthropist of the Year. Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit Home at BWI Airport, welcoming thousands of Mr. Biggs, born in a small West Texas town the same dedication and character to all his troops home and providing them with care in the depths of the Great Depression, has future accomplishments. packages to hold them over while they wait for used his knowledge and experience as a f connecting flights. Mr. Cianelli raised funds to banker and business leader to guide get the program off the ground and continues RECOGNITION OF THE 85TH ANNI- to do so. Morningside Ministries in San Antonio in es- VERSARY OF THE COMMEMORA- As a member of the Baltimore Marine Corps tablishing an innovative, progressive program, TION OF MENLO PARK League, Mr. Cianelli helped raise $27,000 for mmLearn.org. It delivers high quality training the ‘‘Wounded Marine Program’’ at the Na- through online videos to caregivers not only in HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. San Antonio, but also to communities as large tional Naval Medical Center in Bethesda and OF NEW JERSEY as New York City and as small as Homer, the Walter Reed Army Hospital. The program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fed hundreds of meals to family members at Alaska. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 the hospital during the height of the fighting in Through online training, geriatric physicians the Iraqi city of Fallujah when there were sig- can be in the homes and offices of health pro- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today nificant casualties arriving. It paid for Christ- fessionals, family caregivers, pastoral care to recognize the 85th Anniversary of the 1925 mas baskets, lodging and taxi coupons for Commemoration of Menlo Park. On May 16, providers and older adults who have internet families, as well as televisions and video 1925, Thomas Alva Edison and 600 guests connectivity. In a recent webcast, Dr. Thomas games for wounded soldiers. came to Menlo Park to celebrate the inventor’s Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me Weiss, a geriatric psychiatrist with a specialty historic accomplishments by commemorating today to honor Mr. Robert T. Cianelli. His in addiction, had a presentation about alco- Menlo Park. Eighty-five years later the Town- compassion and dedication to veterans of the holism and the elderly. ship of Edison, New Jersey and the non-profit U.S. Armed Forces are an inspiration to us all, Most would never have an opportunity to Edison Memorial Tower Corporation will host a and are deserving of the utmost gratitude. It is benefit from Dr. Weiss’ expertise, but 382 special celebration at the Thomas Edison with great pride that I congratulate Mr. Robert viewers joined the webcast and interacted by Center at Menlo Park to honor both the inven- T. Cianelli on his exemplary service as an ad- providing online comments and questions. The tor and the community named in his honor. vocate and a volunteer for American service- webcast is now available on demand and will The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sun- men and women everywhere. continue to be a training resource. Mr. Biggs’ day May 16, 2010. This is a great opportunity f vision, commitment and dedication have made to learn about Thomas Edison’s life, his work, and his legacy of invention. A great-grandson MARINA MODECKER this level of service possible. of the inventor will share stories about his fa- Mr. Biggs’ philanthropy and leadership are mous relative, and community leaders will ex- HON. ED PERLMUTTER not only recognized in the field of aging, but hibit plans to restore Menlo Tower, build a OF COLORADO benefit many other worthy causes. The San new museum, and redevelop the parkland in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Antonio Business Journal has written of Mr. Edison State Park. The Edison Community Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Biggs: ‘‘. . . (This) gentle giant with a boom- and the Edison Memorial Tower Corporation Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ing voice spends countless hours trying to get encourage contributions and attendance at the today to recognize and applaud Marina wealthy South Texans to give to causes which event in order to help honor the memory of Modecker who has received the Arvada he believes are important. Time after time, he Thomas Edison and support the spirit of inno- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth is called upon to advise college presidents vation that defines Menlo Park. award. Marina Modecker is an 11th grader at and board chairmen who are seeking access The Edison Memorial Tower Corporation is Warren Tech North and received this award to the network of former politicians and busi- a nonprofit organization that works to pre- because her determination and hard work ness millionaires who are willing to part with serve, promote, and manage the Edison Me- have allowed her to overcome adversities. their fortunes for the right cause.’’ morial Tower and Museum in the Menlo Park The dedication demonstrated by Marina section of Edison Township. The Corporation Modecker is exemplary of the type of achieve- Numerous organizations and countless indi- strives to honor Edison’s memory and educate ment that can be attained with hard work and viduals have benefitted from the philanthropic the public about Edison, his significant accom- perseverance. It is essential students at all leadership of Glenn Biggs. He is preparing plishments at this site, and his impact on mod- levels strive to make the most of their edu- and inspiring generations to step forward and ern research and development. cation and develop a work ethic which will become the philanthropists for decades to Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my col- guide them for the rest of their lives. come. Glenn Biggs sets an example for all of leagues will join me in recognizing the Edison I extend my deepest congratulations once us to follow. And I ask that my colleagues join community’s continued efforts to improve again to Marina Modecker for winning the Ar- me in honoring this great man. Menlo Park and honor the enduring legacy of

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OF VIRGINIA needs of the Army that contributes to the intel- lectual and professional development of ca- Over the years, the band has played at nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dets. His visionary leadership led to the transi- merous civic events and parades. The band Tuesday, May 11, 2010 tion and expansion of the Academy’s foreign performed in celebrations at the end of World Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I language program, which places a greater em- War I and led Leominster’s welcoming parade rise today to honor Jan Verhage for her out- phasis on global and cultural awareness and when American troops returned from World standing service as Executive Director of the includes a robust Study Abroad Program. War II. The band also played at the dedication Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital for Madam Speaker, the Academic Program at of Leominster’s Spanish-American War monu- the past 25 years. For a quarter century, Jan the United States Military Academy has never ment. has dedicated her life to building girls of cour- been stronger, more connected to the Army, During the Great Depression, Gaspare age, confidence, and character who make the or more revered by our Nation. During his ten- Bisceglia established a free summer concert world a better place. Many of our daughters ure, General Finnegan sponsored several suc- series on the downtown common. This tradi- and granddaughters who live here in the cessful accreditation visits from the Accredita- tion has continued over the years and the Washington area benefit directly from the tion Board for Engineering and Technology, band now performs five free concerts every amazing, innovative and outstanding programs ABET, and the Middle States Commission on year at Leominster’s historic Carter Park. The organized under Jan’s purview. Higher Education, MSCHE. West Point was band plays an annual Christmas concert and Under her guidance and leadership, the Girl also named the #1 Public College in the Na- regularly plays at Italian feasts in Leominster, Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital has ex- tion by Forbes Magazine and best Public Lib- Boston and throughout Massachusetts. It fre- perienced unprecedented growth, including a eral Arts College by the Princeton Review. quently participates in church celebrations in membership that has tripled in size. Today, Moreover, USMA cadets have won 84 inter- the Worcester and Greater Boston areas and the council serves 90,000 members in the Dis- national scholarships during this period, and plays in processions for weddings and funer- trict of Columbia and 25 surrounding counties West Point leads the nation in terms of Rotary als. in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. During International Scholarship winners. In 2006, the Leominster Colonial Band re- Ms. Verhage’s tenure as Executive Director, Fondly referred to by cadets as the ‘‘Peo- ceived the ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ award from more than 2,700 girls earned the Gold Award, ple’s Dean,’’ General Finnegan’s focus on ca- the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, earned for de- dets and enrichment opportunities was never State College, in recognition of its contribu- veloping a sustainable community service limited to the Academic Program. He was an tions and dedication to Italian culture. In the project. avid and faithful supporter of cadet sports pro- spring of 2010, the band will be honored with the City of Leominster’s ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ Jan has also been instrumental in reaching grams and the Dean’s teams, and his per- award. out to underserved communities, by targeting sonal participation in community and post-level I am very proud to represent the town of girls of different racial, ethnic, or language events was unprecedented. Leominster, which is rich in history and public backgrounds and by providing financial assist- Madam Speaker, General Finnegan’s record spirit. The members of the Leominster Colo- ance to girls from low-income families, in order of achievement and manner of service in posi- nial Band demonstrate a spirit of community to deliver Girl Scouting to all girls. Her innova- tions of enormous responsibility epitomize the involvement, a dedication to upholding Italian tive initiatives include training college students type of soldier for whom an award such as the cultural traditions, and a commitment to per- to lead troops in at-risk communities; a road Distinguished Service Medal is intended. He forming quality band music. Please join me in safety program for teen girls; and programs has discharged his duty with immeasurable congratulating the Leominster Colonial Band that address critical issues such as self-es- skill, diplomacy, and humility, while his dedica- as it celebrates its 100th Anniversary. teem, healthy living, financial literacy and peer tion to excellence and devotion to duty, honor, pressure. and country is unparalleled. f I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking On behalf of the Board of Visitors, I thank MATTHEW DEANDA Jan Verhage for 25 years of dedicated service General Finnegan for his service to West to girls in the Greater Washington Region. I Point. HON. ED PERLMUTTER wish her the best in her future as Chief Oper- f ating Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA. OF COLORADO TRIBUTE TO THE LEOMINSTER CO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f LONIAL BAND ON THE OCCASION Tuesday, May 11, 2010 TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVER- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise PATRICK FINNEGAN SARY today to recognize and applaud Matthew Deanda who has received the Arvada Wheat HON. JIM MARSHALL HON. JOHN W. OLVER Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. OF GEORGIA OF MASSACHUSETTS Matthew Deanda is a 12th grader at Pamona IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 him to overcome adversities. Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is with Mr. OLVER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to The dedication demonstrated by Matthew great pleasure that I rise today not only as the recognize the Leominster Colonial Band for its Deanda is exemplary of the type of achieve- Representative of the 8th District of Georgia, 100 years of active involvement in the Leomin- ment that can be attained with hard work and but also as the Chairman of the Board of Visi- ster community. perseverance. It is essential students at all tors to the United States Military Academy at The Leominster Colonial Band started as a levels strive to make the most of their edu- West Point, to honor the service and accom- group of Italian immigrant musicians gathering cation and develop a work ethic which will plishments of Brigadier General Patrick together and soon became an institution in guide them for the rest of their lives. Finnegan. Leominster. The band was founded by I extend my deepest congratulations once General Finnegan distinguished himself Gaspare Bisceglia, a 16-year-old apprentice again to Matthew Deanda for winning the Ar- through exceptionally meritorious service to bandmaster, who immigrated to Leominster vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for the Nation during more than thirty-nine years from San Giovanni, Italy. The band gave its Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit of active military service in peace and war, first concert on the Leominster common on the same dedication and character to all his culminating in six years as a professor at August 16, 1910. future accomplishments.

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Madam Speak- HONORING MR. JOHN ALEXANDER guide them for the rest of their lives. er, I rise today to honor ‘‘Servicios Latinos de I extend my deepest congratulations once Burlington County’’ as they commemorate HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER again to Levi Lockling for winning the Arvada their 10th anniversary. OF MARYLAND Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth The people of our great nation share a com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future mon spirit and heritage. We believe in the Tuesday, May 11, 2010 American dream, and the promise that through accomplishments. our labors we can achieve educational and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I f economic success. Throughout the past dec- rise before you today to honor the service of John Alexander for his remarkable dedication HONORING WILBURN BROWN OF ade, Servicios Latinos has helped more than MENDOCINO COUNTY 2,500 Burlington County families in achieving as a volunteer at the Loch Raven VA Commu- this dream. nity Living and Rehabilitation Center. To salute Servicios Latinos is a social services agency his service, Mr. Alexander was awarded the HON. MIKE THOMPSON that provides those in need with the resources 2009 Congressional Volunteer Recognition OF CALIFORNIA they need to become informed, educated, and Award by the Veterans Advisory Council for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independently able to utilize vital services to Maryland’s Second District. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 become productive and healthy citizens. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam In addition to providing critical services in have dedicated themselves to protecting the Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the the areas of health, education, housing, and lives of every American. Their service to our civic accomplishments of Wilburn ‘‘Webb’’ employment, they have also sponsored the bi- Nation deserves the highest level of gratitude. Brown, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. lingual health and higher education fairs and a It is important that we take the time to recog- As an exemplary citizen his service has bene- Hispanic heritage festival. For the organiza- nize the individuals who give of their time and fitted the ruggedly beautiful Mendocino County tion’s inspiring work in the community, they talents to support veterans and ensure their in northern California where he has lived his have been honored by several national and comfort, care, and well-being. entire life. His contributions are long lasting state institutions and community partners. As the Disabled American Veterans Rep- and statewide. During their 10th anniversary celebration, resentative for the Loch Raven VA Community Born in Ukiah on May 7, 1910, he grew up Servicios Latinos will acknowledge and honor Living and Rehabilitation Center, Mr. Alex- on ranches leased by his parents in Hopland Dr. Robert C. Messina, Jr., President of Bur- ander is an active fundraiser and friend. Mr. and Talmage. He moved to Potter Valley in lington County College, and State Senator Alexander makes certain he is aware of all pa- 1943 and began raising dairy cattle when Diane Allen, with the ‘‘Champion of Diversity tient needs and makes requests to the DAV to there were 14 dairies in this picturesque com- Award’’ for being cornerstones in the Servicios purchase items not routinely supplied by the munity where he still resides. Latinos’ establishment. VA. His fundraising efforts have enabled Loch A retired rancher, Webb Brown was a long- I would also like to commend Ms. Angela Raven VA residents to receive televisions and time Mendocino County Assessor, an elected Mateo Gonzalez, the Founder and Executive body pillows for hospice patients. It also en- position he held from 1955 through 1977. He Director of Servicios Latinos for her commend- ables residents to travel out-of-state to partici- was President of the California Assessors As- able work with Servicios Latinos, which has pate in the Golden Age Games, a recreational sociation in 1963. As head of its legislative made a dramatic, positive impact on the lives ‘‘Olympics’’ style event. program, Webb Brown was responsible for 12 of thousands of South Jersey families. I thank Twice per month, Mr. Alexander visits the major bills dealing with tax assessment and her for her dedication and commitment to the residents and spends time talking with them. passed by the State legislature. He is re- community. Annually, he coordinates Veterans Day at the nowned for creation of property-tax practices Madam Speaker, I hope that you will join Golden Corral, advertising, greeting guests favoring the preservation of farmland and me in commending Ms. Gonzalez and the and raffling a television. It is an event that open space. Servicios Latinos de Burlington County for community veterans thoroughly enjoy. Some- He was a leader on passing a timber yield helping so many in our community fulfill the times working 10-hours straight, Mr. Alexander tax that required owners of woodlands to pay American dream throughout the past ten is always kind and compassionate, upbeat and taxes only on trees they harvested. In 1965 he years. pleasant. His colleagues describe him as an played a statewide leadership role in the pas- f ‘‘awesome human being. sage of the Williamson Act of 1965, which Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me greatly limited what farmers and ranchers had LAUREN ARCHER today to honor Mr. John Alexander. His com- to pay in property taxes as long as they kept passion and dedication to veterans of the U.S. their land undeveloped. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Armed Forces is an inspiration to us all, and Upon his retirement from the Assessor’s of- OF COLORADO is deserving of the utmost gratitude. It is with fice he was honored as ‘‘one of the State of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great pride that I congratulate Mr. John Alex- California’s highest respected assessors.’’ He ander on his exemplary service as an advo- is known for his willingness to meet problems Tuesday, May 11, 2010 cate and a volunteer. head on and his courage in making unpopular Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise f decisions as well as his fair application of today to recognize and applaud Lauren Archer state tax laws to everyone. who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge LEVI LOCKLING He also served on the Mendocino Air Man- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Lauren agement District Hearing Board, the Potter Archer is a 12th grader at Pamona High HON. ED PERLMUTTER Valley Board of Education, the Ukiah Unified School and received this award because her OF COLORADO School Board and he was the Chair of the determination and hard work have allowed her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Save the College Committee for Mendocino to overcome adversities. College. He is committed to improving the Tuesday, May 11, 2010 The dedication demonstrated by Lauren Ar- quality of education and the hiring of capable cher is exemplary of the type of achievement Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise teachers as well as seeking competitive sala- that can be attained with hard work and perse- today to recognize and applaud Levi Lockling ries for teachers. In 1980 he was awarded the verance. It is essential students at all levels who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Distinguished Citizen Award by Mendocino strive to make the most of their education and Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Levi College for helping establish the college. develop a work ethic which will guide them for Lockling is an 8th grader at Wheat Ridge Mid- In addition to his community service and the rest of their lives. dle School and received this award because ranching skill, Webb Brown is known for being

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He has four children, three step- Union. at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. children, 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grand- The Croatian American Association has also He graduated with the Class of 1994 and was children and seven great-great grandchildren worked to establish an Embassy of The Re- a lifetime member of the Army War College’s and a host of nieces and nephews who will public of Croatia, and to further provide serv- Alumni Association. join the celebration of his 100th birthday. ices to Croatian-Americans by establishing a He held the following military positions be- Madam Speaker and colleagues, Webb number of consulates in many major U.S. cit- fore being appointed the Adjutant General of Brown has earned the admiration and respect ies. the United States Virgin Islands National of his peers, his community and his family. He Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Guard: Commander, 652nd Heavy Equipment is a friend and a mentor in Mendocino County me in honoring the Croatian American Asso- Maintenance Company; Personnel Administra- and his legacy is long lasting. For these rea- ciation and its members for their 20 years of tive Officer; Detachment Commander, Head- sons, it is appropriate that we honor Wilburn service as an invaluable partner to Croatians quarters TERARC; Assistant Chief of Staff ‘‘Webb’’ Brown. throughout the world, and to wish them many Personnel; Commander, Troop Commander; and Assistant Chief of Staff Logistics and f more years of continued success. Services. f LOGAN REED Major General Romney’s military decora- HONORING THE SERVICE OF JEAN tions and awards include the following: The HON. ED PERLMUTTER AUGUSTINE ROMNEY, FORMER Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE Cluster; The Army Commendation Medal; OF COLORADO UNITED STATES VIRGIN IS- Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LANDS NATIONAL GUARD Component Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Good Conduct Medal; Army of Occupation Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN (Berlin); National Defense Service Medal; today to recognize and applaud Logan Reed Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Humani- OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS tarian Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Serv- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Logan Tuesday, May 11, 2010 ice Ribbon; Army Reserve Overseas Deploy- Reed is a 7th grader at Oberon Middle School ment Training Medal; Virgin Islands Long and and received this award because his deter- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I Faithful Medal with First Clasp; and, the Virgin mination and hard work have allowed him to rise to pay posthumous recognition and tribute to the late Major General Jean Augustine Islands Emergency Service Ribbon with Num- overcome adversities. ber. Romney, former Adjutant General of the The dedication demonstrated by Logan Major General Romney was married to the Reed is exemplary of the type of achievement United States Virgin Islands National Guard, former Beverly Cedelle Walcott of Christian- that can be attained with hard work and perse- for dedicating his life to the needs of the com- sted, St. Croix,Virgin Islands. At the time of his verance. It is essential students at all levels munity in which he lived and the Nation that passing, they had two daughters, Ayanna and strive to make the most of their education and he served with distinction. Chivonne and two grandchildren, Marcus and develop a work ethic which will guide them for Major General Jean A. Romney was born Makeda. We, the Nation and the Territory of the rest of their lives. on December 14, 1941, and raised in Chris- the United States Virgin Islands are indebted I extend my deepest congratulations once tiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He at- to him and to them for his dedicated service. again to Logan Reed for winning the Arvada tended and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth f award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the did his basic training at Ft. Jackson, South same dedication and character in all his future Carolina and his advance training at Ft. IN TRIBUTE TO SANDE ROBINSON accomplishments. Benning, Georgia. He was then assigned to f the 1st Battle Group, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry HON. GWEN MOORE Division, in Bamberg, Germany. He concluded OF WISCONSIN HONORING THE CROATIAN Active Duty in the 7th Army NCO Academy as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Sergeant and the 1st Battle Group, 28th Infan- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 try Division, AKA ‘‘The Big Red One’’. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- Major General Romney returned to the U.S. HON. MIKE QUIGLEY er, I rise today to recognize Sande Robinson, Virgin Islands and enrolled in the Catholic Uni- OF ILLINOIS Director of the Educational Opportunity Pro- versity of Puerto Rico, in Ponce, Puerto Rico IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram (EOP) at Marquette University. EOP from 1963 to 1966, receiving a Bachelor’s De- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 helps low-income, disadvantaged, first genera- gree in Business Administration. He was a tion college students to receive a college de- Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today member of the prestigious Phi Epsilon Chi gree. Ms. Robinson will retire in June 2010 to recognize and honor the contributions made Fraternity of Puerto Rico. He continued his after 35 years of distinguished service at Mar- by the Croatian American Association for en- education and earned a Master’s Degree in quette University. riching the lives of native Croatians and Cro- Interpersonal Relations and Personal Manage- Ms. Robinson began her career at Mar- atian-Americans alike for the past 20 years. ment at the Inter American University of Puer- quette in 1974 and has been a part of the The Croatian American Association was es- to Rico Graduate School in San German, great success of the EOP program during 35 tablished in 1990, when it began advocating Puerto Rico. years of its 40-year history. She received a for the establishment of a sovereign and inde- Major General Romney served as a Senator bachelor’s degree from Kent State in Early pendent Democratic Republic of Croatia. Its in the 11th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Is- Childhood Education and a Master’s degree efforts led to public demonstrations in Wash- lands from 1975 to 1977. In Apri1 1977, he re- from Kent State with a major in College Stu- ington, DC attended by over 50,000 people in sumed his military career by joining the Virgin dent Personnel. Ms. Robinson’s first position support of Croatian democracy. Furthermore, Islands National Guard and receiving a direct was as a financial aid counselor in the EOP; its members have organized rallies throughout commission as Captain. In 1978 he attended she ultimately became the director in 1986. America to raise money for the defense of and completed his Officer Advance Course at Even as the director, she maintained close Croatia and to make humanitarian aid avail- the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. interaction with students by continuing to able for Croatians living at home and abroad. Although employed by the Virgin Islands counsel students as she had since coming to The Croatian American Association has also National Guard, he was on loan from the Fed- the EOP. worked tirelessly with the U.S. government in eral Government to the Virgin Islands Govern- Ms. Robinson collaborates with the national order to help address the concerns of many ment from 1980 to 1984, during the Adminis- TRIO organization, the Council for Opportunity Croatian-Americans. It has established an of- tration of Governor Juan F. Luis, serving as in Education to ensure the highest standards fice in Washington, DC to help lobby and edu- the Christiansted Administrator. in available support services are provided na- cate Members of Congress about Croatian In 1988, he completed the Command and tionwide for minority and other underserved history, and the desire for a sovereign Demo- General Staff College and later attended a students. EOP is one of the TRIO federally- cratic Republic of Croatia. In addition, it has Battalion/Brigade Pre-Command Course at Ft. funded college opportunity programs that pro- pushed for the inclusion of Croatia into NATO, Leavenworth, Kansas. From 1993 to 1994 he vide academic tutoring, personal counselling,

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While at Mar- the security they provide, but for the example IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quette, she has successfully secured federal they set. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 funding for EOP throughout its history and For Jennifer Koenecke and Nancie Brennan, served as a member of the Friends of the their leadership and the example they set ex- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly Haggerty Museum Board, a member of the Di- tends not only to the students they teach, but rise today to recognize Dianne Costa, the versity Task Force, and many scholarship se- to the peers who surround them. Mayor of Highland Village, Texas. After years lection committees. She has been active at Like board-certified medical doctors, teach- of impressive leadership and commitment to the national level in presenting successful ers who become National Board Certified go the community, Dianne will be retiring from the models of support program innovation and has through a rigorous year-long evaluation of City Council. been a reader of grant applications for the their performance. Mayor Costa was elected Mayor of Highland U.S. Department of Education Student Sup- Each educator is measured against the Village in May 2006, and re-elected in May port Services grant competitions. most rigorous standards through an extensive 2008. Previously, she had served as Mayor Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I am series of performance-based assessments that Pro Tem from 2005–2006, and before that she honored to pay tribute to Sande Robinson who include thorough analysis of the candidate’s served as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from 2003– leaves behind a wonderful legacy of assisting classroom teaching and student learning. 2005. hundreds of students in their efforts to receive As a physician who has been three times Mayor Costa’s dedication to Highland Vil- a higher education and become alumni of my board certified, I have a keen appreciation for lage has spanned more than a decade. She alma mater, Marquette University. Sande Rob- the initiative and effort these women have began her service by participating with the inson’s contributions have greatly enriched made on behalf of the future of our children. Highland Village Women’s Club, and served and benefitted the citizens of the Fourth Con- After all, if we get public education right, ev- as the Outreach Chairman until 2001. Dianne gressional District. erything else will follow. But if we get edu- continued her involvement through positions f cation wrong, not much else will matter. with Parks and Recreation, Police Auxiliary, and was awarded for her excellence in 2000 MARIA DAY Today I’m proud to recognize Greenville Middle School’s Jennifer Koenecke and Green by receiving the Police Department Commu- Bay Edison’s Nancie Brennan for getting it nity Service Award. HON. ED PERLMUTTER right. Mayor Costa and her husband Dennis live OF COLORADO in Highland Village with their sons and she is co-owner of Sharp Focus Centers. In addition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f to being Mayor, she currently serves as a Tuesday, May 11, 2010 RECOGNITION OF TROVER HEALTH member of the National Transportation and In- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise SYSTEM frastructure Committee, Board of Directors for today to recognize and applaud Maria Day the Highland Village Community Development who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Corporation, the Texas Association of Medi- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Maria HON. ED WHITFIELD ators, the National Council on Family Rela- Day is a 7th grader at Drake Middle School OF KENTUCKY tions, and Rockpointe Church. and received this award because her deter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that mination and hard work have allowed her to Tuesday, May 11, 2010 I rise today to commemorate the accomplish- overcome adversities. ments and service of Highland Village Mayor The dedication demonstrated by Maria Day Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise in Dianne Costa. It is my honor to represent is exemplary of the type of achievement that recognition of Trover Health System, a hos- such a dedicated community member in the can be attained with hard work and persever- pital in the City of Madisonville located in my United States House of Representatives. District, the First Congressional District of ance. It is essential students at all levels strive f to make the most of their education and de- Kentucky. On March 28, 2010, Trover was velop a work ethic which will guide them for named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals HONORING THE SERVICE OF the rest of their lives. by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of in- CADET NURSES DURING NA- I extend my deepest congratulations once formation and solutions to improve the cost TIONAL NURSES WEEK again to Maria Day for winning the Arvada and quality of healthcare. The award recog- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth nizes hospitals that have achieved excellence HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI in clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient sat- award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the OF ILLINOIS isfaction, financial performance, and oper- same dedication and character in all her future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments. ational efficiency. This is the second time Tro- ver has been recognized with this honor. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 f Trover Health System is an integrated Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today A SHOW OF APPRECIATION FOR health provider serving western Kentucky resi- to honor the work of our Nation’s nurses as TWO OUTSTANDING NORTHEAST dents for more than 50 years. With nine loca- we commemorate National Nurses Week and WISCONSIN TEACHERS tions in six counties, Trover proudly offers 55 in particular to remember the service of the services and specialties to meet the needs of Cadet Nurse Program participants during HON. STEVE KAGEN Kentuckians close to home. With more than World War II. OF WISCONSIN 130 primary care, mid-level and specialist phy- Nurses have long provided invaluable serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sicians, 500 registered nurses, and 1,000 li- ice in a wide array of medical settings. But few censed health care professionals, Trover is circumstances call for greater service to others Tuesday, May 11, 2010 made up of an experienced team of dedicated or place more demands on society than times Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, in honor of staff. Trover provides healthcare solutions with of conflict and war. Sixty-seven years ago, Teacher Appreciation Day, I come to the floor compassion and respect for the uniqueness of thousands of nurses answered this call and to recognize two outstanding educators from every individual. rose to these demands by taking part in the Northeast Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I Cadet Nurse Program established in the midst Greenville Middle School’s Jennifer bring to the attention of this House the histor- of one of the greatest conflicts of the last cen- Koenecke and Green Bay Edison’s Nancie ical significance and sense of this notable tury. Brennan exemplify what we hope to see in all achievement. Trover’s commitment to patients The demand for medical services caused by of our teachers. is evident in everything they do—and they WWII led to a critical shortage of nurses both As the newest National Board Certified have shown themselves as a model for quality within the military and domestically. Congress teachers in the 8th Congressional District of care. responded by passing the Nurse Training Act

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 11, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E805 of 1943, which provided an opportunity for ac- constituents, Marsha Shapiro. She coura- benefit information to members of the Reserve credited nursing schools to offer accelerated geously shared with me her experience with Component before they separate or retire. training programs, greatly increasing the num- her husband Joel’s battle with esophageal For too many years, members of the Guard ber of nurses available to serve at home and cancer. Marsha was kind enough to tell me a and Reserve have left the service without a overseas. In addition, nursing students were little about her husband and the type of man clear picture of the benefits their service has able to receive subsidies for the cost of their he was. She told me that for 30 years Joel earned them. This legislation ensures that training and a modest living stipend, which worked as a New York City public school these individuals and their families are edu- permitted many students to advance economi- teacher at P.S.176 in Brooklyn. He also spent cated on how to access benefits like VA cally. 16 years as an English high school principal at health care and Tricare health care programs. However, the Cadet Nurses’ path through Yeshiva of Brooklyn, a position he held in con- For years the Guard and Reserve have this program was not simple or easy. In addi- junction with his public school duties. played a critical strategic role in our national tion to the daily stresses and high demands of She said that Joel was a humble man, but defense. I am grateful to these individuals for nursing work, these future nurses faced the to his family and his students, he was a giant. their service to the Nation. They have made additional burdens of completing their studies For several summers he worked at the Italian great sacrifices, and I believe that Congress faster than regular students and learning crit- Federation in an athletic program sponsoring has a moral obligation to educate these he- ical skills on the job instead of in the class- Say No To Drugs. Music was also a very im- roes on the benefits they have earned. This room. Yet, by responding to these challenges, portant part of his life having been a violinist bill is just one way we can begin to re-pay the nursing students receiving training through in the Brooklyn Heights Orchestra and at St. them for all that they have done to protect this the Cadet Nurse Program were critical to sup- Ann’s Church. Furthermore, he performed with country. I strongly believe that Congress has porting the increased need for services during the Staten Island Orchestra at St. John’s Uni- a moral obligation to keep the promises made this difficult time in our Nation’s history. versity and Kingsborough Community Orches- to our troops in return for their service. As we celebrate National Nurses Week, let tra Brooklyn, NY. I look forward to working with my colleagues us remember the difficult work that all nurses Mrs. Shapiro shared with me how Joel’s in the coming weeks to pass this important carry out. They serve at the front lines of med- battle with esophageal cancer began on May legislation in the House. ical care: often, they are the first and most fa- 15, 2009. Over the course of the next several f miliar medical provider patients will see. months he received the recognized chemo This week, I ask you to join me in remem- and radiation treatments but unfortunately they RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF bering and honoring the work of Cadet Nurses did not shrink his tumor. On November 18, HIGHLAND VILLAGE CITY COUN- and making sure that their outstanding service 2009, after just 6 months and 3 days of treat- CIL MEMBER DON COMBS to their communities and our Nation is not for- ment, Joel passed away. He is survived by his gotten. wife Marsha, two sons Adam and Glenn and HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS f three grandchildren, Jonathan, Naomi and OF TEXAS RECOGNIZING DICK COOK FOR HIS Zachary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My colleagues, sadly, Joel’s battle with SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF DOU- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 BLE OAK, TEXAS esophageal cancer is not out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, it is too often the norm. The Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS five-year survival rate for those diagnosed with rise today to recognize City Council Member Don Combs of Highland Village, Texas. After OF TEXAS esophageal cancer is less than 20 percent eight years of strong leadership and commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and many, like Mr. Shapiro, die within a year of being diagnosed. The American Cancer So- ment to the community, Don will be retiring Tuesday, May 11, 2010 ciety estimates that this year alone more than from the City Council. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly 16,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will Don was first elected to the City Council in rise today to recognize Dick Cook and his be diagnosed in the United States and nearly May of 2002. He served as Mayor of Highland dedication to the town of Double Oak. On May 14,500 deaths from esophageal cancer will Village from January to May of 2006 and 17, 2010, after over 17 years of distinguished occur. again as Mayor Pro Tem from May 2009 to service, Dick will retire from the City Council. In fact, the rates of esophageal cancer have May 2010. He served as a member of the Dick has held many positions throughout the been rising dramatically for the past several Planning and Zoning Commission and the years. He has served as Mayor of Double Oak decades, increasing by more than 400 per- Highland Village Community Center Com- for 9 years, and also as Mayor Pro-Tem, Dep- cent, and there is still a lack of effective treat- mittee. uty Mayor Pro-Tem, Town Treasurer, and City ments for cancer of the esophagus. With such Don currently serves on the Board of Direc- Council Member. If that isn’t impressive a significant increase in the number of cases tors for the Highland Village Community De- enough, Dick has also served on the Planning and with a mortality rate of nearly 80 percent, velopment Corporation, where he directly and Zoning Commission and the Board of Ad- too often those diagnosed with esophageal helps to promote and implement projects to justment. cancer are diagnosed too late and the disease benefit economic development in the area. He Dick and his wife Georgette have been resi- has progressed too much for current treat- and his wife, Janet, and their family have lived dents of Double Oak for 25 years. Not only ments to be effective. in Highland Village since 1985. has he served the town of Double Oak, but he I encourage my colleagues to join with me, Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that served as an officer in the United States Navy and my colleague Congressman RUSH HOLT, I rise today to commemorate the accomplish- from 1950 to 1981. When Mr. Cook retired, he in sponsoring a bipartisan resolution recog- ments and service of Highland Village City held the highest rank in the Fleet Reserve, nizing the importance of detecting esophageal Council Member, Don Combs. I am proud to Navy Lieutenant. cancer during its earliest stages, advancing represent such a devoted community member Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that medical research, and supporting the goals in the United States House of Representa- I rise today to recognize an outstanding public and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness tives. servant to both his community and the nation, Month. f Mr. Dick Cook. It is my honor to represent such a dedicated community member in the f COMMEMORATING VIETNAM United States House of Representatives. INTRODUCING THE EQUAL ACCESS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY f TO PRE-SEPARATION ACT OF 2010 RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT HON. ZOE LOFGREN ESOPHAGEAL CANCER HON. CHELLIE PINGREE OF CALIFORNIA OF MAINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BILL POSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 11, 2010 OF FLORIDA Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Madam Speaker, Speaker, I rise in honor of the 16th Com- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 today I am proud to be introducing the Equal memoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day. Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, several Access to Pre-Separation Act of 2010. This bill I am proud to represent San Jose, home to weeks ago, I received a call from one of my requires the Department of Defense to give the largest Vietnamese population outside of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 2010 Vietnam itself. Many of my constituents have snow-covered Ardennes Mountains of Belgium Madam Speaker, I know my fellow members family and friends still in Vietnam, and the re- and Luxembourg. It ended with an Allied vic- of the House of Representatives agree that ports about the human rights situation in that tory. This courageous stand by American Gene Vincenti has been a part of the fabric of country are concerning. troops proved to be a major turning point in Newark Rutgers and that his departure will Beginning in 1994, Congress has des- the war; it contributed to the defeat of the leave a void that will not easily be filled. We ignated May 11th as Vietnam Human Rights Nazis and the liberation of Europe. wish him well in this new phase of his life. Day—a day to reflect on the struggles of the The VBOB Chapter XXXVI was chartered f thousands of innocent Vietnamese citizens on July 16, 1994. Forever connected by their that seek basic human rights and freedom. shared experience, Veterans from throughout HONORING MARK MADDEN Sadly, in the sixteen years since Congress northern Ohio gathered to meet on a regular first established this day calling for Hanoi to basis. Though the Chapter is now disbanding, HON. DALE E. KILDEE respect basic human rights, the situation has its members were active. They held annual OF MICHIGAN not improved. In fact, after the United States commemoration dinners in honor of their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES granted Vietnam Permanent Normal Trade friends who lost their lives and led the effort to Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Relations in 2006, conditions worsened as the construct a memorial in honor of the soldiers Vietnamese government, having received the who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. That Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today trade agreement it sought, returned to its vio- monument, located in The Ohio Western Re- to pay tribute to Mark Madden as he retires as lent and incursive methods of silencing free serve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio, Superintendent of Atherton Community speech. was dedicated on June 6th, 2002. Schools in Burton, Michigan. A Mark Madden While the Vietnamese government presents Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please hour is planned at Atherton High School to- a facade of democracy to the world, journal- join me in honor of and gratitude to the sol- morrow to honor his work. ists, bloggers, and whistleblowers are impris- diers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, Mark Madden started working for Atherton oned for merely raising questions about gov- many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice on Community Schools in 1969 as an English ernment policies or calling attention to corrupt behalf of our nation. I also stand in honor of teacher. Over the years he taught English, behavior. Pro-democracy activists are arrested the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, the French, and Drama at Atherton Middle School, and jailed under arbitrary, expansive, and Ohio North Coast Chapter XXXVl. The heart Atherton Senior High School and in the Ath- vague anti-propaganda laws, often without due and grit that each young soldier exhibited in erton Adult Education program. Outside the process. Despite years of pressure from Con- the midst of that battle will be honored forever. classroom, Mark worked as the Red Cross gress and humanitarian organizations, the Vi- f sponsor for the Freshman and Junior Classes, etnamese government continues to deny was the advisor for the Foreign Study League, these charges, show a lack of a serious com- TRIBUTE TO GENE A. VINCENTI ON the producer of the Atherton Senior High mitment to reform, and openly violate both its HIS RETIREMENT School plays, was an announcer, scorekeeper own constitution as well as its international and crowd control technician for sporting human rights obligations. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE events. Moreover, religious freedom remains an OF NEW JERSEY He initiated and coached the Varsity Tennis issue. Reports of harassment, discrimination, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Team and the Junior Varsity Tennis Team. As a member of the Michigan High School Tennis and repression related to religion continue. In Tuesday, May 11, 2010 its Annual Report for 2010, released this Coaches Association, his commitment to the month, the U.S. Commission on International Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask my col- sport was recognized in 2002, when he was Religious Freedom has renewed its call for leagues here in the House of Representatives inducted into the High School Tennis Coaches Vietnam to be designated as a Country of Par- to join me as I rise to pay tribute to the won- Hall of Fame. ticular Concern by the State Department. I derful accomplishments of Gene A. Vincenti Mark spent 32 years as a teacher, 4 years wholeheartedly agree with this recommenda- as he retires from Rutgers Newark. It is in- as a principal and 5 years as superintendent. tion, and strongly urge the State Department deed a pleasure for me to add my congratula- In addition to his work with Atherton Commu- to follow it. tions to that of his family, friends and col- nity Schools, he also found time to teach On this May 11th, I ask my colleagues to leagues of the Rutgers Newark community as English and Education at Baker College. He honor the efforts of those who are fighting for they celebrate in honor of ‘‘Mr. Rutgers New- also participated in the Big Brothers, Big Sis- freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and to ark.’’ For all the contributions he has made ters program. He has been honored as Re- consider how we might be of assistance in over the years, Mr. Vincenti deserves to be gional Tennis Coach of the Year, the Teacher their difficult and courageous struggle for the feted on this marvelous although melancholy of the Year and Northwood Institute Out- basic human rights that we, as Americans, occasion. standing Influencer. enjoy. Rarely has an individual been such an inte- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- gral part of a university by having received f resentatives to join me in applauding the out- both undergraduate and graduate degrees and standing work and contributions of Mark Mad- IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF going on to work at the same institution for den. He has been a committed educator both VETERANS OF THE BATTLE OF over 38 years. However, that is exactly what in and out of the classroom and I wish him the THE BULGE, (VBOB) OHIO NORTH Gene has done. His career at Rutgers Newark best as he enters the next phase of his life. COAST CHAPTER XXXVI can only be described as mutually beneficial. f Having worked with three provosts and three HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH presidents, Gene has been instrumental in HONORING GERALDIN E. WOOD JOYNER OF OHIO helping to develop the current landscape of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Newark. In addition to his involvement with the Council for Higher Education in Newark, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER CHEN, alliance, Gene had a hand in deter- OF MICHIGAN Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise mining the locations of the New Jersey Per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today in honor and recognition of Veterans of forming Arts Center and the Prudential Arena. the Battle of the Bulge, (VBOB) Ohio North He also had input on redeveloping the Broad Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Coast Chapter XXXVI. Their individual and Street train station and the Broad and Halsey Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I collective courage, sacrifice and service on Street areas near the campus. rise to honor Geraldine Wood Joyner, a de- behalf of our nation will be forever remem- Gene’s involvement in CHEN and his nu- voted wife, mother and community activist and bered. merous years as a champion of Rutgers New- to mourn her upon her passing at the age of The Battle of the Bulge was the largest land ark helped to create some dynamic improve- 89. battle of World War II and one of the deadliest ments and image boosting initiatives for the Geraldine Wood, the oldest of the three chil- battles in American history. By the end of the City of Newark. His sphere of influence in the dren of William and Hilda Wood, was born in battle, nearly 20,000 American soldiers were community and the synergy he helped to cre- Stockton, California on May 20, 1920. Al- dead and more than 80,000 were wounded. ate through CHEN will always be remembered though her life was adversely affected and for- The German surprise attack on American by the many students, administrators and resi- ever changed by the polio epidemic of 1921, troops began on December 16, 1944 in the dents of the Greater Newark area. Jeri was never deterred from living life to the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 11, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E807 fullest. At the tender age of 4, Jeri was ac- Mr. Sullivan followed the path set by his fa- as the Assistant Director (1935–1958) and Di- cepted as a patient at San Francisco Shriners ther and joined the Asbestos Workers Local rector (1958–1969). In November of 1973, Hospital and endured multiple surgeries. Al- No. 3. He served as an Executive Board Laserium premiered—a program that contin- though she was home and hospital schooled member and later was elected President, an ued until January 2002. After Dr. William through her eighth grade year, Jeri was office which he held for six years. In 1973, he Kaufman’s resignation as Director (1970– healthy enough to attend high school, grad- was elected Business Manager of the Asbes- 1974), Dr. E.C. Krupp became the fourth Di- uating in 1937. She then went on to attend tos Workers union and he held the position for rector of the Observatory, a position he cur- Stockton College of Commerce. During World fifteen years. Mr. Sullivan was a tireless advo- rently holds after over 36 years, making him War II Miss Wood worked on a United States cate on behalf of asbestos workers. He the longest-serving Director. The 1970s also Army base in the state of Washington, meet- brought their concerns to national fora and saw Griffith Observatory designated as Los ing and eventually marrying Army Technical represented the union at international con- Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 168 Sergeant Richard Joyner when the war ended. ferences. Most significantly, under his leader- and the official incorporation of the Friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Joyner and their young family ship, pension and hospitalization plans were The Observatory by Dr. Krupp and Debra and moved to Livonia, Michigan in 1960 where Jeri first established for asbestos workers. Harold Griffith. quickly became involved in the local PTA thus Mr. Sullivan was also a dedicated husband In 1985, the fiftieth anniversary was cele- beginning a storied career of service to the and father. He married his high school sweet- brated on May 14, Halley’s Comet brought in community she loved. Jeri served a combined heart, Helen, in 1952. Together, they raised unprecedented crowds, and on January 1, 20 years with the Livonia School Board and six children: James ‘‘Scott’’, Jeffrey, Brian, 1989, the Observatory was featured on a the Wayne County Intermediate School District Danny, Bobby and Kelly. All five sons are Rose Parade float in the Pasadena Tour- between 1964 and 1984. Perhaps because members of the Heat & Frost Insulators Local nament of Roses Parade. In the 1990s, a she was denied a normal educational experi- No. 3 in Cleveland. Mr. Sullivan was also a master plan for the Observatory’s future was ence, Jeri felt impassioned to guarantee other devoted grandfather of twelve, and great- approved, the Astronomers Monument restora- children ample opportunities through their grandfather of two. tion was completed, and huge crowds saw live school years. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please telescopic viewing of Comet Shoemaker-Levy Geraldine Joyner served her community join me in honor and remembrance of James 9 crashing into Jupiter. In 2002, the Observ- with devotion, never waiting to be asked but Francis Sullivan. I offer my condolences to his atory closed to the public after 67 years of stepping up to communicate and to identify family and friends. Mr. Sullivan lived life with service for renovation and expansion and on important issues. Jeri was a longtime member a generous heart and an unwavering love for October 30, the groundbreaking for the project of the League of Women Voters, spending his family. He will never be forgotten. occurred. After a $93 million makeover, the many years as an election precinct chair- f Observatory building and grounds reopened to person. She was an active member of the the public on November 2, 2006. Since that Livonia Prayer Breakfast and the Livonia Town A TRIBUTE TO GRIFFITH time, the Observatory has continued serving Hall speakers program. This truly was a OBSERVATORY the public with new educational school pro- woman who inspired those around her. grams and events. On May 2, 2010, Geraldine Joyner’s driven HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF I consider it a great privilege to represent heart failed and the Livonia community lost a OF CALIFORNIA Griffith Observatory and I ask all Members to champion. She will long be remembered as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in congratulating this iconic, cultural mother devoted to her family, especially Rich- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 landmark upon its seventy-fifth anniversary. ard, her husband of 62 years, and her sons f Richard William ‘‘Bill’’ Joyner, a former Wayne Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today County commissioner and Dr. Robert Wood to honor the seventy-fifth anniversary of the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Joyner. Jeri leaves a legacy in her grand- Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California. children Richard Paul, Jonathan, Jason and In 1896, Griffith J. Griffith donated 3,015 HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT Kimberly Ann Joyner. Jeri was a wonderful acres to the City of Los Angeles for Griffith OF SOUTH CAROLINA woman, kind to all she encountered. She will Park and several years later in December of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1912, he offered funding for a public observ- be truly and sorrowfully missed. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Madam Speaker, during her lifetime, Geral- atory to the Los Angeles City Council. When dine Wood Joyner enriched the lives of every- Mr. Griffith died in 1919, he left funds for con- Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam one around her. As we bid farewell to this struction of the Observatory and the Greek Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following wonderful woman, I ask my colleagues to join Theatre in his will. The groundbreaking for the recorded votes on the House floor the legisla- me in mourning her passing and honoring her new Observatory building occurred in June of tive week of Tuesday, May 4, 2010. years of loyal service to our community and 1920, and in 1934, the Astronomers Monu- For Tuesday, May 4, 2010, had I been country. ment was dedicated. present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall f The formal dedication of Griffith Observatory vote No. 243 (on motion to suspend the rules was on May 14, 1935, and it opened to the and agree to H. Res. 1307), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF public the next day. Soon afterward, the Ob- vote No. 244 (on motion to suspend the rules JAMES FRANCIS SULLIVAN servatory began its school field trip program, and agree to H. Res. 1213), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall which ran continuously until 2001 and brought vote No. 245 (on motion to suspend the rules HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH millions of students to the Observatory. and agree to H. Res. 1132). OF OHIO The Observatory has played a crucial role in For Wednesday, May 5, 2010, had I been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation’s history—whether during the present I Would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall 1940s, when military pilots trained in the plan- vote No. 246 (on motion to suspend the rules Tuesday, May 11, 2010 etarium theater to learn to navigate by the and agree to H. Res. 1320), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise stars and the 121st Coast Artillery members vote No. 247 (on motion to suspend the rules today in honor and remembrance of James were garrisoned at the Observatory, or in the and agree to H. Res. 1272), ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall Francis Sullivan, beloved husband, father, hundreds of motion pictures filmed at the Ob- vote No. 248 (on motion to suspend the rules grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Mr. servatory, including The Phantom Empire, and agree to H. Res. 1301). Sullivan lived his life with energy, joy and a Rebel Without a Cause, and Jurassic Park. For Thursday, May 6, 2010, had I been commitment to his community. The 75 years have brought many exciting present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall Mr. Sullivan was born on June 19, 1932. His additions and changes at the Observatory. vote No. 249 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1329, mother, Sarah, was from Ireland, and his fa- 1958 saw the retirement of the first Observ- providing for consideration of H.R. 5019), ther, John, was from Pittsburgh. The youngest atory Director, Dr. Dinsmore Alter, after 23 ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 250 (on motion to of eleven brothers and sisters, Mr. Sullivan years. In the 1960s, the original Zeiss Mark II suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1295), was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he planetarium projector was replaced with a ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall vote No. 251 (on motion to learned the value of hard work and the impor- Zeiss Mark IV projector, Apollo astronauts suspend the rules and agree to HR. 1722), tance of family. He attended St. Coleman’s were trained to navigate by the stars in the ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 252 (on agreeing to Grade School and graduated from West High planetarium theater, and Dr. Clarence the Barton amendment to H.R. 5019), ‘‘aye’’ School. Cleminshaw retired after 34 years of service on Rollcall vote No. 253 (on agreeing to the

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By TRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVA- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 standing silent the US Government has al- TION MOVEMENT Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise lowed a continued reign of terror to besiege today in commemoration of the 70th anniver- the people of Sudan. The US government has sary of the Katyn Massacre, when Soviet chosen its path, to stand with the Sudanese HON. JAMES P. MORAN President while he targets the people and OF VIRGINIA forces executed nearly 25,000 Polish military strips them from their land, families and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personnel and civilians including 4,443 military often their lives. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 officers in the spring of 1940. The last several days have seen the ten- In September, 1939, the Soviet Union in- sions and terror increase inside the state of Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I vaded eastern Poland and imprisoned nearly Darfur; bombings, clashes and protests have am on the floor today acknowledging the up- 5,000 Polish military personnel. Polish officers left many dead, injured or displaced. coming 100th year anniversary of the passage According to sources on the ground, this were separated by the Soviet NKVD, the pre- of the Weeks Act, a significant conservation was to be expected, with information begin- cursor to the KGB. The officers were system- achievement in the history of the United ning to leak its way out of Darfur and their atically lined up, shot in the back, and buried States. John W. Weeks, a Republican Con- voices coming together in unity. The govern- in the Katyn forest near Smolensk. Thousands ment (GoS) is trouncing hard on the people gressman from the Commonwealth of Massa- more Polish soldiers and civilians were taken of El Fasher. Those inside report that the chusetts, was relentless in his efforts to pass government is not only stopping all commu- this legislation, which authorized the federal to other sites to be killed. In 1990, Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev nication they are confiscating cell phones, purchase of cutover and denuded forestlands publicly admitted that the Soviet NKVD had or- cameras and computers in an effort to ebb in the headwaters of navigable streams for the the flow of information leaving the state. dered the execution of up to 25,000 Polish purpose of conserving the flow of streams and Sources say to brace for more to happen, military members and citizens. Gorbachev’s rivers and to restore lands for future timber there have been too many to count, arrested production. Despite a fierce two year battle, admission was a first step toward reconcili- and beaten. Many of those being taken are Rep. Weeks was successful and the Weeks ation between Poland and Russia; a process the same that stood in strength and pro- that continues to progress today. tested against the government’s horror and Act cleared Congress on March 1, 1911. deception. At the turn of the 19th century, vast Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join in remembrance of the 70th anniversary of the 2 May 2010 in El Fasher, also known as Al amounts of private forested land in the eastern Fashir United States had been ravaged by clear cut tragedy that became known as the Katyn Mas- The GoS Ponzi scam that was earlier re- logging. In the absence of trees, vast areas of sacre. As the people of Poland and Russia ported not only stole money from the hard the East were prone to flooding and soil ero- continue the work of reconciliation, we must working Darfuri’s but also allowed the GoS sion, as well as destructive forest fires. No support their efforts and continue to work to- to compile a list of names and addresses. longer productive, these lands were often ward diplomacy and peace. Together, we can This list is not being used not to repay those that the government owes money, but to tar- abandoned and came into state and local create a world where nations rely on the prin- ciples of diplomacy and peace to resolve con- get with violence and harassment. Many on ownership for nonpayment of taxes. To bring this list have already been taken away or ar- these lands back from the ecological brink, flicts. rested; reports Indicate they are being sent Rep. John Weeks introduced legislation direct- f to Shalla prison. ing the federal government to relieve state and ‘‘Shalla is a very bad, terrible place’’. AL BASHIR EXECUTES MARTIAL We previously reported over 300 people local governments from managing these lands LAW TO SILENCE EL-FASHER and restore them to their former condition. were arrested in the two days following the UNITY: US AND UN UNSPOKEN protest. Today 26 eastern states are home to 52 Our source says, ‘‘Over 100 arrested today National Forests encompassing almost 25 mil- and still arresting more based on the gov- lion acres. These forests provide significant HON. FRANK R. WOLF ernor’s order this evening.’’ economic benefits. Not only are the forests OF VIRGINIA Sources indicate this may be a very long recreational sanctuaries, they are also a major IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lockdown; they cannot leave their homes and contributor in keeping America’s drinking water Tuesday, May 11, 2010 the market has been shut down. A majority clean. Many eastern municipal water supplies of people inside El Fasher do not have run- Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I would like to ning water and rely on every day trips to the depend on National Forest watersheds and share with our colleagues an article which ran market to feed their families. currently $450 billion in food and fiber, manu- last week reporting that Sudan’s leader, the ‘‘How are we going to survive if we can’t factured goods, and tourism depends on clean internationally indicted war criminal, Bashir, get food and water, we can’t last a week? If water and healthy watersheds. In addition, the declared martial law inside El-Fasher, Darfur. we leave our homes we are arrested or timber supply managed by the Forest Service What’s remarkable is the headline: Al-Bashir killed.’’ provides a significant monetary benefit. The Omar Al-Bashir has been known in the past Executes Martial Law to Silence El Fasher to use starvation as a weapon of war. The timber resource was almost nonexistent when Unity: US and UN Unspoken. goal and ideology has been consistent within the federal government purchased the land, Silence in the face of martial law? this government; to clear Darfur of its peo- but today these lands host an estimated 42 Once again, I urge this administration to find ple. billion cubic feet of growing stock and about its voice on Sudan. ‘‘They can do anything that they want and 210 billion board feet of saw timber. [From Salem-News.com, May 4, 2010] get away with it, anything beyond your imagination, that is what they can do,’’ Re- With this resolution we recognize and com- AL-BASHIR EXECUTES MARTIAL LAW TO SI- memorate the vision of John W. Weeks and porter Mohammed Yahya said. LENCE EL FASHER UNITY: US AND UN Oil, gold, copper and uranium are all found his contribution to the conservation effort. Both UNSPOKEN in ground of Darfur. Omar Al-Bashir’s ac- Republicans and Democrats recognized the (By Alysha Atma) tions suggest that the Sudanese people are importance of federal government in con- ‘‘I know there are many good, compas- dispensable; wipe out the people and the land serving the forests and the water supply for sionate people in this world, who will listen is his, this equals money. He has successfully long term environmental goals. Today I en- to us and help us’’—Mohammed Yahya managed to wipe out over 80% of the vil- courage both Congress and the Forest Serv- (EL FASHER/PORTLAND)—‘‘Martial Law lages. El Fasher is one of the largest towns ice to begin preparing a centennial celebration has been declared inside El Fasher, Darfur. in Darfur with a population of over 250,000, commemorating this major bipartisan accom- We have to stay in our homes; the Police and how many will survive? Government Army are searching house to The citizens of El Fasher no longer having plishment. Our 52 National Forests in 26 east- house looking for people, cell phones, cam- anything to lose; with no other direction and ern states may never have existed if the eras and pictures,’’ a source on the ground with many facing death or imprisonment, Weeks Act of 1911 had not been passed. there tells Salem-News.com. the U.S. and UN still stand silent. Their hope I encourage my colleagues to support this All communications have been severed, is for world to hear them and not allow an- resolution. ‘‘They are going to cut the network, no other hundred people to disappear into

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Madam Speaker, I softball and volleyball player and enjoyed trav- HONORING KEVIN DOWLING rise before you today to honor the tireless eling. service of Joseph Rihel as a dedicated volun- Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please teer for the Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic. join me in honor and remembrance of Richard HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK To salute his service, Mr. Rihel was awarded Smallwood, a man who will be deeply missed OF CALIFORNIA the 2009 Congressional Volunteer Recognition by all who knew and loved him. I offer my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award by the Veterans Advisory Council for condolences to his wife of 41 years, Donna; to Maryland’s 2nd District. his children, Dave, Terri, Scott, Bruce, Vicki Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and Sherri; to his daughters-in-law, Barb, Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to have dedicated themselves to protecting the Karen and Mary; to his sons-in-law, Ken, John pay tribute to Kevin Dowling, who is retiring lives of every American. Their service to our and Bob; to his 21 grandchildren and 21 from the Hayward, California City Council after Nation deserves the highest level of gratitude. great-grandchildren; and to his extended fam- 26 years of public service. Over the course of It is important that we take the time to recog- ily members and numerous friends. his career, he has served on many Council nize the individuals who give of their time and f commissions and intergovernmental agencies, talents to support veterans and ensure their PERSONAL EXPLANATION including the Hayward Economic Development comfort, care, and well-being. Committee, City Council Commercial Center, A retired Baltimore City firefighter and re- Hayward Youth Commission, Hayward Eco- servist in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Rihel continues HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY nomic Development Committee, and the Ala- to serve his county and community as a volun- OF MASSACHUSETTS meda County Transportation Improvement teer at the Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Rihel has driven more than 20,000 miles Agency. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Mr. Dowling has been a Hayward resident transporting veterans to their clinic appoint- since 1962. He received his high school di- ments and back home. To date, he has given Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam ploma from Moreau Catholic High School in more than 1,700 hours of volunteer time to the Speaker, on rollcall No. 245, I inadvertently 1980 and graduated with a Bachelor of Disabled American Veterans Transportation. voted ‘‘no,’’ but intended to vote ‘‘yes.’’ Science degree from Santa Clara University in Time and again, Mr. Rihel has gone above f and beyond expectations. When an illness dis- 1984. TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GEN- rupted the regular driving schedule, he worked Before becoming a council member for the ERAL FRANKLIN L. ‘‘BUSTER’’ overtime to keep the office moving. After a city of Hayward, Mr. Dowling served as an HAGENBECK aide to Alameda County Supervisors Gail major snow fall, he cleared the snow off the vans, then moved them to a snow-free area Steele and Alice Lai-Bitker. He was Alumni Di- HON. JIM MARSHALL rector for Moreau Catholic High School and so that Veteran patients and other drivers OF GEORGIA Development Director for Eden Information could access them safely. Mr. Rihel’s col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Referral. He serves as Development Di- leagues describe him as ‘‘phenomenal.’’ rector for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Leandro. today to honor Mr. Joseph Rihel. His compas- sion and dedication to veterans of the U.S. Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is with Mr. Dowling has been a vital part of many Armed Forces are an inspiration to us all, and great pleasure that I rise today not only as the projects in the city of Hayward, including are deserving of the utmost gratitude. It is with Representative of the 8th District of Georgia downtown redevelopment and neighborhood great pride that I congratulate Mr. Joseph but also as the Chairman of the Board of Visi- improvements. His leadership and exemplary Rihel on his exemplary service as an advocate tors to the United States Military Academy at public service have made an impact in Hay- and a volunteer. West Point, to honor the service and accom- ward and beyond. plishments of Lieutenant General Franklin L. f He is retiring from the City Council at the ‘‘Buster’’ Hagenbeck, the 57th Superintendent. end of his term on July 13, 2010. I join the city IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF LTG Hagenbeck distinguished himself of Hayward in expressing appreciation for his RICHARD SMALLWOOD through exceptionally meritorious service to many years of public service. the Nation during more than thirty-nine years HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of active military service in peace and war, f OF OHIO culminating as the Commanding General and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 57th Superintendent of the United States Mili- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL tary Academy, West Point. DEBT Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Madam Speaker, during LTG Hagenbeck’s Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise tenure as Superintendent, West Point was rec- HON. MIKE COFFMAN today in honor and remembrance of Richard ognized as the number one college in the Na- Smallwood, a beloved husband, father and tion by Forbes Magazine (2009) and the num- OF COLORADO friend who lived life with a sense of joy. ber one liberal arts college by US News and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Smallwood served in the Seabees divi- World Report (2010). West Point also won Tuesday, May 11, 2010 sion of the U.S. Navy. After his service he met twenty-four national championships in athletics and married the love of his life, Donna Reese. and earned twenty-eight competitive scholar- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- Together, he and Donna raised their six chil- ships (Rhodes, Truman, Fulbright, East-West, er, today our national debt is dren with an abundance of love and devotion. Gates, and Rotary). $12,926,785,477,772.98. He instilled within them a positive attitude, a LTG Hagenbeck instituted the first signifi- On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th strong work ethic, and an unwavering commit- cant change to the cadet program since 1987 Congress, the national debt was ment to family and service. He worked for by establishing a measured leadership devel- $10,638,425,746,293.80. many years at Cleveland Electric Illuminating opment experience during the summer of sen- This means the national debt has increased Company, the City of Parma Recreation De- ior year. In only one year, he achieved a sub- by $2,288,359,731,479.18 so far this Con- partment, and he also ran a family business; stantial improvement in the battlefield tested gress. a gift store called the Treasure Isle. leadership qualities of West Point graduates This debt and its interest payments we are A modest man, Mr. Smallwood never sought based on feedback from battalion com- passing to our children and all future Ameri- the spotlight, but his volunteer work did not go manders. Through the establishment of Cen- cans. unnoticed. He was honored numerous times ters of Excellence at West Point, LTG

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During manded West Point while our Nation was at World War II, he served as an electronics offi- Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on May 16, war. And it is well known within military circles cer in the Army Air Forces. Following his serv- 2010, Galveston, Texas will celebrate Rev- that field commanders competed to bring his ice, he studied math and philosophy at the erend David Everson Day in honor of Rev- graduating cadets into their units. This is testi- University of Chicago, where he earned a erend Everson’s eleven years of service as mony both to the quality of the graduates and bachelor’s degree in 1948. Mr. Palevsky be- the pastor of the First Union Baptist Church. I to LTG Hagenbeck’s exemplary leadership as came a titan in the computer industry as a am pleased to join the First Union Baptist con- the 57th Superintendent of West Point. founding member of Intel Corp. He used his gregation, and all the people of Galveston, in On behalf of the Board of Visitors to West vast wealth to finance political campaigns, celebrating Reverend Everson’s 11 years of Point, I thank General Hagenbeck for his serv- build notable art collections, help finance films service. ice. And on a personal note, let me take this and help save troubled publications like Roll- First Union Baptist has had numerous opportunity to formally congratulate Buster and ing Stone Magazine. achievements under Reverend Everson’s lead- West Point’s 1970 speed football team for Mr. Palevsky first became active in politics ership. For example, First Union Baptist’s Hall thoroughly stomping me and my fellow Prince- in the 1960s by supporting Tom Braden, a Chapel was repaired and adapted to serve as ton teammates. That memorable whipping newspaper publisher, for California’s lieutenant a computer school and resource center for cost me a dollar a point on a bet with my fa- governor. He became active in the anti-war youth and adult literacy. Reverend Everson ther, MG Robert C. Marshall, a 1942 West movement and served as a leader in Business also led efforts to repair the church parson- Point grad. Executives Move for Vietnam Peace. His ac- age. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike; Reverend tivism against the war led to his efforts in sup- f Everson worked tirelessly to meet the imme- port of Robert Kennedy’s 1968 presidential diate spiritual needs of the First Union Baptist PERSONAL EXPLANATION campaign. He met George McGovern at the congregation while ensuring that First Union notorious Chicago Democratic National Con- Baptist could resume its schedule of regular vention and became an early supporter. He is HON. KAY GRANGER weekly services and ancillary activities as credited with helping elect the first African- OF TEXAS soon as possible. Reverend Everson contin- American mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ued to demonstrate exceptional commitment who held office for twenty years. Mr. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 to his parish while leading the efforts to repair Palevsky’s bipartisan advocacy of campaign fi- the damage the church suffered during Hurri- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall nance reform is evidence that he prioritized cane Ike. No. 242, I was absent from the House. policy over politics. Reverend Everson has contributed greatly Had I been present, I would have voted Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join to both the church, and the entire Galveston ‘‘no.’’ me in honor and remembrance of Alex community, by being there for all who need a Palevsky, whose innovative mind and pas- f friend, comforter, and spiritual counselor. Rev- sionate heart led not only to great accomplish- erend Everson not only cares for those in his TO CONGRATULATE ROY WELCH ment in America’s technical industries, but congregation, he is always seeking to bring ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY also led to great contributions in art and poli- new people into the First Union Baptist con- tics. I offer my condolences to his wife, Jodie gregation. The people of First Union Baptist, HON. HEATH SHULER Evans; to his daughter, Madeleine; to his and all of Galveston, are certainly lucky to OF NORTH CAROLINA sons, Nicholas, Alexander, Jonathan and Mat- have such a dedicated man as Reverend thew; to his stepson, Jan; to his sister, Helen; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Everson in their community. I, therefore, join to his four grandchildren; and to his extended Tuesday, May 11, 2010 the congregation of First Union Baptist Church family members and many friends. and all of the people of Galveston in cele- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today f to congratulate Roy Welch on his 50th birth- brating Reverend David Everson Day. day. Born with Down Syndrome in 1960 in my HONORING THE CITY OF TERRELL f home town of Bryson City, North Carolina, the IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF doctors told his parents he would not live long HON. JEB HENSARLING CAPTAIN KYLE A. COMFORT enough to take him home from the hospital. OF TEXAS Fifty years later, Mr. Welch is a standing testa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE ROGERS ment to the importance of faith, strength, and Tuesday, May 11, 2010 OF ALABAMA the desire to live a fulfilling and fruitful life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues today Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I to rise with me in recognizing the incredible would like to recognize the community and city Tuesday, May 11, 2010 story of Roy Welch, and the inspiration he has leaders of Terrell, Texas. Terrell has been rec- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, provided to all of Western North Carolina. I ognized in the state and by national publica- I would like to request the House’s attention urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating tions for planning excellence and innovative, today to recognize the life of a proud Amer- the courage, character, and vitality of Mr. sustainable city planning. ican hero, Captain Kyle A. Comfort. Welch. Kaufman County is not only one of the fast- Captain Comfort, of Jacksonville, Alabama, f est growing counties in the State of Texas, but died in Afghanistan on May 8, 2010, in service also the entire country. In 2008, U.S. Census to our Nation. He is survived by his wife Kath- IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF data showed a 44% increase in the county’s erine Brooke Comfort, their daughter Kinleigh MAX PALEVSKY population from 2000. The City of Terrell is Ann and his mother Ellen Comfort. currently home to about 18,952 people, but is Like all those who have paid the ultimate HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH expected to be home to over 50,000 new resi- sacrifice in this conflict, words cannot express OF OHIO dents by 2025. the sense of sadness we have for his family, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to recognize Mayor Hal Rich- and the gratitude our country feels for his ards and the city council, as well as Terrell service. Captain Comfort died serving the Tuesday, May 11, 2010 City Manager Torry Edwards and the city staff, United States and the entire cause of liberty, Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise for their efforts and contributions to ensure on a mission to bring stability to a troubled re- today in honor and remembrance of Max Kaufman County residents will have a commu- gion and liberty to a formerly oppressed peo- Palevsky, a kind man who was devoted to his nity that is equipped to handle the growth in ple. He was a true patriot for serving our Na- family and friends. He had an innovative spirit, the years to come. tion, and he will be missed.

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Madam Speaker, I IN RECOGNITION OF GILLS ON- rise today to honor Bernards Township, in Many of us in this Congress, as well as IONS’ GRAND CONCEPTOR Somerset County, New Jersey, which is cele- credible human rights organizations, have AWARD brating its 250th Anniversary in 2010. been saying this for years, but now even the Originally inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape In- United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human HON. ELTON GALLEGLY dians, the area that is now Bernards Township Rights in Burma has said that it is highly likely OF CALIFORNIA was purchased by John Harrison in 1717 on the regime has committed crimes. This is a re- behalf of King George I of England. In 1760, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gime that has destroyed or forced the aban- the land was named Bernardston Township by donment of 3,500 villages, raped countless Tuesday, May 11, 2010 King George II in recognition of the fifth pro- ethnic minority women and recruited thou- Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in vincial governor of New Jersey, Francis Ber- sands of child soldiers. There is no shortage recognition of Gills Onions, a Ventura County, nard. There were many buildings erected fol- of evidence of these crimes—which continue California, company recently awarded the lowing this period that still stand today: The to this day. It is my hope the Administration Grand Conceptor Award from the American Lord Stirling Manor site, Basking Ridge Clas- will support the United Nations’ findings, both Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), sical School and the Basking Ridge Pres- by acknowledging the Burmese regime is considered the Academy Awards for engineer- byterian Church, all rich in history. In the yard committing crimes against humanity and by ing. of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church seeking a strong international investigation. Gills Onions, owned by Steve and David stands a great oak tree where General I am also concerned that the Burmese mili- Gill, teamed with HDR Engineering to develop George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette tary regime has completely rejected true co- a groundbreaking waste-to-energy system picnicked and colonial troops practiced their operation with the legitimate leaders of fueled solely from onions. drill steps. The Classical School provided edu- Burma—Aung San Suu Kyi and the National Gills Onions and HDR were chosen from a cation to many distinguished leaders of our field of eight finalists selected from among 163 country; graduates include Samuel Lewis League for Democracy. The regime recently projects worldwide. ACEC represents more Southard, New Jersey’s tenth governor, who released a new constitution and electoral law than 5,600 engineering firms throughout the along with his father, Henry, became the first that makes it impossible for Nobel Peace United States. Other finalists included the new father and son pair to serve in Congress; Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi to run for of- $1.3 billion Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arling- Theodore Frelinghuysen, U.S. Senator and fice. The Burmese regime’s ‘‘laws’’ makes a ton, Texas, and the Sea-to-Sky Highway vice-presidential candidate in 1844; and Wil- mockery of constitutionalism, and for that rea- project in British Columbia, Canada. liam Lewis Dayton, U.S. Senator and Minister son Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party is sim- Gills Onions hired HDR Engineering to de- to France. ply not able to register to participate in the velop the Advanced Energy Recovery System Today, Bernards Township consists of election. (AERS), which converts 200,000 pounds of Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner and Lyons. It is We must stand with Aung San Suu Kyi and daily onion waste (peels, stems, and tops) into home of the Lyons Campus of the Veterans the legitimate leaders of Burma and show our biogas. The biogas, in turn, powers 300-kilo- Administration New Jersey Health Care Sys- support through concrete actions—by imple- watt fuel cells to supply plant operations. tem, the Bonnie Brae Educational Center and menting tougher sanctions and action on Gills Onions is the world’s largest processor Verizon Corporate Headquarters and many crimes against humanity—moves that have of fresh-cut onions and distributes them excellent schools. This vibrant municipality is real teeth. When I led the Tom Lantos Block across the nation. home to approximately 28,000 residents who Burmese JADE Act, which was signed into law AERS satisfies 60 percent of Gills Onions’ look enthusiastically toward their future but in 2008, I believed the Administration should annual power needs—an estimated $1.1 mil- also cherish and preserve their history. use the measure to implement tough sanc- Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- lion savings. In addition to increased energy tions—now is the time for that implementation leagues to join me in congratulating Bernards independence, AERS has allowed Gills On- to begin. ions to eliminate a waste stream, reduce its Township as they celebrate their 250th Anni- Lastly, I would like to convey a message to operational costs and provide a smaller car- versary. Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma: bon footprint. f the people and Congress of the United States The combination of the energy produced, BURMESE FREEDOM AND stand with you. We will not waver in our sup- cost savings generated and grant funding DEMOCRACY ACT achieved by the project will result in a full pay- port for your struggle. back in less than six years. HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Aung San Suu Kyi has appealed to the Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues will world to support the fight for human rights and OF NEW YORK join me congratulating Steve and David Gill democracy, stating ‘‘Please, use your liberty to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Gills Onions for being awarded the Grand promote ours.’’ It is time for us to re-double Conceptor Award and for their out-the-box Tuesday, May 11, 2010 our efforts for a better, more democratic thinking that has possibly revolutionized how Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I am Burma, and I urge my colleagues to join me food processing waste is treated. proud to join with so many of my colleagues in the expeditious passage of this legislation.

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