E150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION to close to unanimous approval, Congress- mentary and middle school principal, and his woman Maloney, has pointed the way to two son, Fred, was his partner in Bone and Asso- critically important goals that lie ahead. ciates. In addition to his wife and son, he is HON. JEFF MILLER First, the obstacles of proving force, fraud, OF FLORIDA or coercion, while eased under specific cir- survived by two grandsons, Jacob and Caleb; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cumstances by the 2008 Reauthorization, his father, Winslow; and two brothers and a Tuesday, January 27, 2009 continue to stymie the effective prosecution sister. of many sex traffickers. Going forward we Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, must ensure that sex traffickers are never It was my honor to be asked to offer the fol- rollcall vote No. 30 was a suspension vote on provided a loophole, because their traf- lowing eulogy at the funeral of this great man. agreeing to the resolution H. Res. 31—A reso- ficking was not provably ‘severe.’ It is an honor to take part in this memo- lution expressing support for designation of Second, sex tour operators fuel the demand rial service for my good friend Roger. I wish for sex trafficking worldwide by sending January 28, 2009, as ‘‘National Data Privacy I could be there today with you to honor and planeloads of affluent American men to the remember Roger. However, today in the Day.’’ If present, I would have voted rollcall poorest countries in the world to buy the House of Representatives we are taking a vote No. 30—‘‘yea.’’ bodies of women and girls in prostitution. Rollcall vote no. 31 was a suspension vote While Congresswoman Maloney succeeded in critical vote to help our economy recover on agreeing to the resolution H. Res. 84—A including such a provision in New York from its current downturn, and I will he resolution honoring the heroic actions of the State’s landmark anti-trafficking law (the thinking of Roger as I take today’s votes. I pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight strongest state anti-trafficking law in the will be thinking of his love of politics and 1549. If present, I would have voted rollcall nation), and saw to it that the House draft legislation, and his many years in the arena, and I know he would understand, and Reba vote No. 31—‘‘yea.’’ reauthorization contained it, the com- promise that resulted in the 2008 Reauthor- and his family understand, but I still wish I f ization does not include a provision crim- could be with you. THE CONGRESSIONAL ANTI- inalizing sex tour operators. There is not a person here who doesn’t We must ensure that the next TVPA Reau- know how Roger Bone loved Nash County SLAVERY CHAMPION OF 2008 thorization criminalizes sex trafficking per and loved serving his community in the leg- se and makes it a federal crime to operate a islature. He was not only a student of poli- sex tour business. With Congresswoman HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY tics, but he was a practitioner all his life. I OF NEW YORK Maloney leading the campaign, I am con- fident that we will accomplish these two re- remember that when he gave Reba her en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES maining goals. gagement ring, they didn’t celebrate with Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Congresswoman Maloney, on behalf of the dinner, they went to watch the General As- sembly, so you know that politics was really Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and Sanctuary for Families, our congratulations in his bones. ONGRESSIONAL ECORD today to read into the C R on receiving this well-deserved recognition remarks made by Dorchen Leidholdt, Director As most of you know, he was ranked the and our heartfelt thanks for your invaluable top lobbyist in North Carolina last year, and of Center for Battered Women’s Legal Serv- leadership in the battle to end human traf- he was so successful because he truly cared ices at Sanctuary for Families, regarding my ficking. about people. In his work, he made friends, selection as the Congressional Anti-Slavery f not enemies; knowing that those who were Champion of 2008: not with him today could be his partner to- On behalf of the Coalition Against Traf- IN MEMORY OF ROGER BONE morrow. Roger was a good friend to me, as ficking in Women, an international NGO he was to many of you. He could be calm in fighting human trafficking since 1988, and HON. BOB ETHERIDGE the midst of a storm. No matter what—the Sanctuary for Families, a New York City- OF NORTH CAROLINA commotion of business, the furor of political based provider of services to victims of do- debate—he was always steady, always smil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mestic violence, I am delighted to join other ing, always a reliable partner and friend. leaders of the New York State Anti-Traf- Tuesday, January 27, 2009 ficking Coalition in saluting Congresswoman I count it a distinct blessing that we were Carolyn Maloney, the Congressional Anti- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise freshman members of the General Assembly Slavery Champion of 2008. Congresswoman today in recognition of the life and achieve- together and I will never forget that year. In Maloney’s enduring and dedicated advocacy ments of Roger Bone, a former North Carolina 1979, we were part of a group of ‘‘Liston’s on behalf of victims of human trafficking is legislator and a good friend to me and to all Boys’’: Roger, myself, Martin Lancaster, unparalleled in the halls of Congress. Over of Nash County. He died on January 25, 2009, Paul Pulley, and others. As roommates at and over she has demonstrated her profound after battling cancer for many months. He will the Brownstone Hotel, Roger and I spent understanding of the harm of human traf- be sorely missed. many late hours talking about our new roles ficking, gleaned primarily from her compas- and the politics of the House. My fondest Roger and I shared parallel lives in many sionate, respectful attention to the testi- memories were the early mornings. Even mony of survivors, and her acute awareness ways. He grew up on a tobacco farm, like I though we both grew up on a farm, Roger of what it takes to stop this horrific crime did, and like me was first elected to the state never appreciated my getting up early in the and severe human rights violation. legislature in 1978. It was a pleasure to have morning to go running. As I was heading out, Thanks to Congresswoman Maloney’s vi- him as a friend and partner in my early legisla- my stirring would wake up Roger while he sionary leadership, it is widely recognized tive career. was still trying to finish his sleep. Then, I that stopping trafficking requires both He quickly rose through the General Assem- would wake him up again when I got back. strong measures to curtail the demand for prostitution and well-crafted criminal provi- bly to become chairman of the House Banks However, the work ethic he gained from sions that enable prosecutors to put traf- and Thrift Institutions Committee, where he farm life served him well in the General As- fickers out of business—permanently. served with distinction until 1981. In 1987, he sembly and in the rest of his life. His posi- Ken Franzblau has focused on the criti- started his own lobbying business, Bone and tive attitude contributed to his success in cally important role Congresswoman Associates, which has been among the most everything he did. Everyone who knew him Maloney has played in the drafting and pas- influential firms in North Carolina. Last year, liked him, and everyone who worked with sage of the William Wilberforce Trafficking the N.C. Center for Public Policy recognized him liked him as well. It says a lot about Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of him as the number one lobbyist in the state, him that he could always laugh at himself, 2008, which enhances protections to victims and he was also one of the most well-liked. and in the toughest of times if you can laugh while strengthening the ability of prosecu- you’ll be alright. tors to hold traffickers accountable. Thanks People knew they could trust Roger, and his to Congresswoman Maloney’s inspiring lead- influence was a credit to his honesty, hard While this is a sad day for all of us, it ership, the 2008 Reauthorization continues work, and easy humor. would be wise of us to remember the words of the important advances made by the pre- Last June, Roger received the Order of the the great artist, Leonardo da Vinci, who said on the death of a friend, ‘‘As a well-spent day vious two Reauthorizations. Long Lead Pine, the highest honor our state brings happy sleep, so a life well used brings While we celebrate the achievements of the gives to our native sons and daughters. I can 2008 Reauthorization, our task of strength- a happy death.’’ Roger used his life well, and ening our federal anti-trafficking law is not think of no one who is more deserving of Nash County, and the State of North Caro- over; critically important work remains to North Carolina’s respect and admiration. lina are better due to his efforts. I am better be done in two important areas. Through her Roger’s family shared his love of Nash because I knew him, as are we all. Thank exemplary work in the House of Representa- County and commitment to public service with you for allowing me to be part of this re- tives, in the draft that she shepherded there his family. His lovely wife Reba was an ele- membrance.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:43 Jan 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.008 E27JAPT1 SMARTINEZ on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS January 27, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E151 DANTE ‘‘GLUEFINGERS’’ LAVELLI Lavelli’s Hall of Fame induction in 1975. He Fort Polk, La., and carried out his duties with also never did a celebration dance in the end pride in his country and without reservation. zone, because he had been there before—a Staff Sergeant Robinson spent the last thir- HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE total of 62 times in his 11-year Browns ca- OF OHIO reer. teen years in the U.S. Army where he served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lavelli caught all but 20 of his 386 recep- with distinction and dedication, epitomizing a true patriot. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 tions from Hall of Famer Otto Graham. He also played games in 1956, his final season, My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, when with a notebook and pencil tucked inside his his daughters, Carneshia and Destiny, son, you were a Cleveland Browns fan, there is no pads so he could sign up opponents after the Da’karia, mother, Jennifer, grandmother, Mar- halfway. To be a Browns fan requires a life- game to join the new Players Association tha, and the rest of his family, friends and long devotion, an unflinching loyalty, a rev- that he helped assemble. loved ones during this difficult time. erence for all those who came before. As a ‘‘When my father walked, the floor shook,’’ said his son, Edward Lavelli. Today, I ask all members of Congress to Browns fan, you come to accept that your loy- Or so it seemed. join me as we honor the life of Staff Sergeant alty will be tested often, and in ways you can- He led Hudson High to three undefeated Carlo Robinson and his legacy, and all those not fathom—the Drive, the Fumble, the seasons in the late 1930s. men and women in our Armed Forces who stealth, dark-of-night move to Baltimore. Yet, He played only three games at Ohio State gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their the loyalty never wavers—mostly because the before joining the Army, where he was in the country. rewards and the memories forged on Sunday 28th Infantry. The flag on his casket was a reminder that afternoons between fathers, sons, friends and Lavelli was part of the group of men who f neighbors are so powerful—even when they landed at Omaha Beach. He was in Bastogne INTRODUCTION OF THE CITIZENS are few and far between. during the Battle of the Bulge in the winter INVOLVEMENT IN CAMPAIGNS One of pillars of the Browns recently of 1944–45, where the Allies lost an estimated passed: Dante ‘‘Glue Fingers’’ Lavelli. He 81,000 men. (CIVIC) ACT played with Otto Graham, Marion Motley and In an interview with Scout.com, Lavelli Lou ‘‘The Toe’’ Groza and was coached by said at one point in the fighting, ‘‘I spent HON. THOMAS E. PETRI three days in a foxhole.’’ He also said he the legendary Paul Brown. He led the team to OF WISCONSIN prayed the ‘‘Our Father’’ constantly for seven championships in the 1940s and 1950s. three days. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was a gridiron star in his hometown of After his football career, Lavelli had own- Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Hudson, OH, which is part of my district. He ership interest in a furniture store, in two led his high school team to three straight bowling alleys and other business ventures. Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, today, Rep- undefeated seasons. He had been the oldest living member of the resentative PAUL KANJORSKI and I are intro- Dante Lavelli was a World War II Army vet- Pro Football Hall of Fame. He pushed for ducing bipartisan legislation to establish a pro- eran who missed most of college to defend recognition of the 1948 Browns for their gram of limited tax credits and tax deductions our Nation, trading the Horseshoe at Ohio undefeated season, which had been dismissed to get average Americans more involved in the by the NFL because it happened in the old political process. This bill, the Citizens Involve- State for the beaches of Normandy. The All-American Football Conference. famed receiver—nicknamed ‘‘Gluefingers’’ be- As Father John Betters said in his homily, ment in Campaigns (CIVIC) Act, will broaden cause he never dropped the ball—was en- ‘‘Dante Lavelli truly was one of America’s the base of political contributors and limit the shrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Greatest Generation.’’ influence of big money donors in federal elec- Canton more than 30 years ago, where his Lavelli was married for nearly 60 years to tions. 386 catches for 6,488 yards and 62 touch- Joy, and spent much of his later life in We need to take a fresh look at innovative downs are part of football lore. He loved one Westlake. His family members mentioned approaches to campaign finance reform, with how he loved to win at anything, from gin special attention paid to ideas that encourage, woman for more than 60 years, his beloved rummy to golf to negotiating to buy a car. wife, Joy. He is survived by his wife, two Oldest daughter Lucinda said her father and not restrict, greater participation in our daughters, a son, and four grandchildren, in- often offered this advice: ‘‘Save your money campaigns. Toward this end, I have been ad- cluding Aaron Bill, who worked for me in and get some rest.’’ vocating tax credits and deductions for small Washington and now attends law school. Or as grandson Aaron Bill said, looking up political contributions for many years. An up- I want to submit into the RECORD a column and speaking to his deceased grandfather, ‘‘I dated tax credit system would be a simple and written by renowned Cleveland Plain Dealer love you very much, and I’ll miss talking to effective means of balancing the influence of sportswriter Terry Pluto, who so eloquently you every day. And don’t worry, my shoes big money donors and bringing individual con- aren’t untied. I wore loafers.’’ captured the magic of a man who meant so tributors back to our campaigns. The impact of much to his family, his community, the Browns f this counterweight will reduce the burden of and the NFL. The article was published on IN RECOGNITION OF ARMY STAFF raising money, as well as the appearance of January 25, 2009, the day after Lavelli’s fu- SERGEANT CARLO M. ROBINSON impropriety that accompanies the money neral in Hudson, OH. chase. He was a man who put salt on almost ev- HON. MIKE ROSS Most would agree that the ideal way to fi- erything, especially a salad. He drank a huge nance political campaigns is through a broad OF ARKANSAS can of ice tea each night and would drive his base of donors. But, as we are all painfully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grandchildren around, forcing them to listen aware, the economic realities of modern-day to polka music in the car. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 campaigning lead many candidates to focus Dante Lavelli was so much more than a Hall of Fame receiver for the Cleveland Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to most of their efforts on collecting funds from a Browns, as family and friends made clear recognize a true American hero. On January few large donors. This reality alienates many during his funeral at St. Mary’s Church in 17, 2009, our Nation and our state lost a Americans from the political process. Hudson on Saturday. brave soldier when Army Staff Sergeant Carlo The concept of empowering small donors is Aaron Bill walked up to the pulpit with a Montel Robinson died in Bagram, Afghanistan, not a new idea. For example, from 1972 to comb as he prepared to talk about his grand- in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He 1986, the federal government offered a tax father, who died Tuesday at the age of 85. died of wounds sustained in Kabul, Afghani- credit for small political contributions. This pro- ‘‘He was always trying to comb my hair,’’ said Bill. ‘‘He’d tell me that my sideburns stan, when a vehicle-borne improvised explo- vided an incentive for average Americans to were too long, that I needed a haircut. He sive device detonated near his vehicle. contribute to campaigns in small amounts wanted me to pull up my pants even when Staff Sergeant Robinson grew up in Hope, while simultaneously encouraging politicians to they were as high as they could go.’’ Arkansas—a tight-knit community where I had solicit donations from a larger pool of contribu- Yes, he’s Dante Lavelli, ‘‘Gluefingers.’’ He the privilege of growing up as well. Although tors. Currently, six geographically and politi- was Dante Lavelli, Mr. ‘‘Clutch.’’ He was I never had the honor to meet Staff Sergeant cally diverse states (Oregon, Minnesota, Ohio, Dante Lavelli, the receiver’s receiver, a play- Robinson, on behalf of the community of Virginia, Arkansas, and Arizona) offer their er whose football personality was opposite to own tax credits for political contributions. so many of the self-absorbed types who play Hope, I extend my utmost condolences to his the position today. family, friends and all who knew him for this These state-level credits vary in many re- He’s the man ‘‘who never dropped a pass devasting loss. spects, but all share the same goal of encour- that he touched, not in practices or games.’’ Staff Sergeant Robinson was assigned to aging average Americans to become more in- So said great Browns coach Paul Brown at the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at volved.

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