September 12, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1565 the facility clean, and provide parking and se- Shortly after her retirement, Rudd’s energy and Campbell Mayer, who has been traveling curity services. Their work does a great deal program received a rare unsolicited grant from around the world—and five grandchildren. to make a visit to PNC Park such a rewarding the Rockefeller Foundation. The Mayer family is planning a ‘‘memorial celebration’’ at 10:30 a.m. Monday on the experience. What we will remember in the end is more lawn in front of the Chautauqua Park Dining As a way of rewarding and encouraging ex- than her big smile, huge heart and sparkling Hall in Boulder. In lieu of flowers, the family emplary service, the Pittsburgh Pirates Base- eyes. She was truly an inspiration without has asked donations be sent to the Land and ball Club recognizes a number of ‘‘All-Star’’ bounds to our family and everyone who knew Water Fund to support wind power. employees each month. The All-Star employ- her. ees for the month of August, 2002, were Bill Rudd had always believed in the river of life; f Gray, De’Milles Jones, Keith Hall, Anna she believed that all things had a purpose, PERSONAL EXPLANATION Eberhart, Chad Jordan, Tom Prendergast, and she would have said there was a reason Michelle Kimble, Phil Coyne, and Dan Felter. this time for her to go. I would like to congratulate these individuals Attached is a news story marking her pass- HON. FRANK MASCARA on their selection for recognition as exemplars ing. Those that had the pleasure of knowing OF PENNSYLVANIA of excellence on the job. and working with Rudd will miss her bright IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f smile, her love of life and her passion for en- Thursday, September 12, 2002 hancing our quality of life. TRIBUTE TO RUDD MAGERS Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, on September MAYER BOULDER ACTIVIST RUDD MAYER DIES; ENVI- 10, 2002, I was absent for personal reasons RONMENTALISTS SAY WIND-POWER PRO- and missed rollcall votes numbered 378 HON. MARK UDALL PONENT WILL BE MISSED through 383. For the record, had I been (By Katy Human) present I would have voted yea on all of these OF COLORADO Rudd Mayer, an energetic environmental votes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advocate and the driving force behind Xcel Thursday, September 12, 2002 Energy’s successful wind-power program, f died unexpectedly of heart failure Tuesday. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise She was 58. The tiny, husky-voiced woman IN RECOGNITION OF STATE today to pay tribute to Rudd Mayer, a loving commanded great respect in Boulder’s envi- SENATOR DEBBY SANDERSON mother, tireless worker for the environment ronmental community. and passionate citizen of Boulder, Colorado, ‘‘All day long, I’ve been getting e-mails HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. who tragically passed away on August 13, from Rudd’s colleagues about what a pioneer she was,’’ said Susan Innis, green-power mar- OF FLORIDA 2002. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rudd spent most of her life raising a family, keting director for the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, an organization for which Thursday, September 12, 2002 but in her late forties she became a member Mayer consulted. of the Boulder-based Land and Water Fund of Several years ago, a merger settlement Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- the Rockies working primarily on energy effi- forced Xcel, then Public Service Company of ognize my good friend, Florida Senator Debby ciency and renewable energy issues. Her work Colorado, to develop a wind-power program, Sanderson who has announced her retirement was essential in getting Colorado’s publicly Innis said, but she said WindSource would after 20 years of distinguished public service owned energy utility to include wind power as have been a quiet, sidelined program without to the residents of Broward and Palm Beach Mayer’s input. part of its energy supply portfolio. The success Mayer and several colleagues developed a counties. of that program is direct proof that Rudd was sophisticated marketing scheme for the wind In 1982, Senator Sanderson was the first fe- on to something. She was instrumental in en- program, which lets Xcel customers buy male elected from Broward County to the Flor- couraging consumers to pay a little extra for ‘‘green’’ power for slightly more than tradi- ida House of Representatives and served as ‘‘green energy’’ such as wind power. She was tional electricity from coal-fired power the Freshman Minority Leader her first term. In the main force behind the program to allow plants. More than 23,000 households and busi- 1988, Debby was appointed by the Demo- consumers the choice of acting on their beliefs nesses in Colorado are now signed up, accord- cratic Speaker of the House to the House ing to Xcel figures. Health and Human Services Appropriations of a cleaner environment by helping to imple- Several organizations praised Mayer’s ment and promote renewable energy options. work with awards, including the President’s Committee. It was this committee assignment In addition to her important work, Rudd was Council on Sustainable Development, the early in her career which led to her interest in someone who held friends and family close Environmental Protection Agency and the social services and shaped much of her future and instantly drew people in, constantly form- Center for Resource Solutions. work in the Florida legislature. She was chair- ing new friendships and acquaintances. Mayer’s former colleague Kelley Green woman of the Human Services Appropriations Rudd’s presence would light up any room and said her friend’s greatest legacy is not in the House until her election to the Senate her enthusiastic personality contributed greatly WindSource but simply the attitude Mayer in 2000. brought to her work. to gatherings of groups and individuals. ‘‘There are lots of people who do really During her years of service in the House Rudd was first, and foremost, a mother. amazing and wonderful things for the envi- and Senate, Debby brought her low-key, prin- When her kids were growing up, she was al- ronment,’’ Green said, ‘‘but there are few ciple driven agenda focusing on issues such ways there after school, and set a table for six that do it with her spirit, her integrity, her as health care, children, education and a com- without fail. Rudd was incredibly active, and commitment, her joy.’’ Mayer was born Sept. mitment to Florida’s social services. Always exercising was a huge part of her life in 8, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to Dorothy and accessible to her constituents, Debby traveled Winnetka, Illinois. She was an accomplished Rudyard K. Magers. She spent most of her her district listening to the needs and concerns childhood in Evanston, Ill., and graduated of officials and citizens alike. Although the tennis player, platform tennis player, from Smith College with a bachelor’s degree rollerblader, hiker and skier. She also enjoyed in art history. Florida legislature is only in session for two golf, mountain biking, and swimming breast- She married Richard Mayer, her high months out of the year, for Debby it has been stroke with her head out of the water wearing school sweetheart, said Brooke Mayer a full time job. Ray Ban sunglasses and a floppy white hat. Larson, a daughter. The two later divorced When Senator Debby Sanderson recently Rudd knew she belonged in the west ever but remained friends. announced her retirement, the room was filled since her father took her on a train to Yellow- Mayer lived in Boulder for about a decade, with admirers from the social services commu- and the West suited her, Larson said. ‘‘She’s stone when she was about ten years old. such a passionate person. She loved the nity all of whom have benefitted from her hard When she arrived in Boulder in the 90’s it was mountains, the land, the desert. . . .’’ work and dedication: PACE, a program for like coming home. Once in Boulder she lived Mayer had some health problems as a re- troubled teenage girls; Joe DiMaggio Chil- in a solar heated house in Sunshine canyon. sult of childhood illness but was one of the dren’s Hospital; Autism Society of Florida; Refusing to use electricity, she would wake up most enthusiastic and energetic people Area Agency on Aging; Special Olympics, to every morning and light a fire to heat the around, said Claudia Putnam, also of the name just a few. Also present were represent- house. During the winter she would sleep in Land and Water Fund. On Tuesday morning, atives of Florida Breast Cancer Research Co- a friend of Mayer’s drove her to Boulder alition whose cause will benefit from passage full ski wear. Community Hospital because she was having Her first job in Boulder was at the Boulder trouble breathing, Putnam said. of the special license plate legislation spon- Book Store. She grew to be a nationally rec- Mayer is survived by four children— sored by Senator Debby Sanderson. ognized ‘‘green power’’ marketing expert at Larson, Alexandra Mayer Druker of Palo Mr. Speaker, Senator Debby Sanderson has the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies. Alto, Calif., Taylor Mayer of Billings, Mont., decided to retire from public life; however I am

VerDate Sep<04>2002 04:51 Sep 13, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.016 E12PT1 E1566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2002 certain she will remain an active participant in American and a close friend, Mrs. Wanda and increased economic growth in a peaceful her community, state, and country. During her Floyd, of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Northern Ireland. Private sector innovation and 20 years of service, Debby and I have shared Wanda was born on February 1, 1926 and leadership will help to resolve conflict and in- constituents and lived within each other’s dis- died on September 5, 2002. She will be sorely crease understanding between all parties in trict. She represented me in Tallahassee with missed by her family and host of friends. the region. honor and dignity and I am honored to rep- Many politicians, including myself, owe resent her here in Washington. much to the tireless work of this ‘‘Republican f f Woman’’. Wanda served in various roles throughout the county. She was the President PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN REMEMBRANCE OF JAMES L. of the Berkeley County Republican Woman’s CHARLES Club for many years and was a mainstay at the polls. In fact, she and her late husband, HON. MAJOR R. OWENS HON. ROB PORTMAN Bud Floyd, celebrated their 50th Wedding An- OF NEW YORK niversary working the polls at Goose Creek OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School! Today, the county she loved, is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much stronger, as is the Republican Party of Thursday, September 12, 2002 Thursday, September 12, 2002 the Low country. We, were blessed to have Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Monday, Sep- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in known and worked along side of this truly tember 9th I was unavoidably absent and remembrance of James L. Charles, a dear loved South Carolinian. missed roll call votes No. 375, No. 376 and friend, constituent, community leader, and f No. 377. If present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ public servant who passed away on Sep- tember 1, 2002. RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND TIMELINESS Jim was born in Adams County, Ohio on f OF UNITED STATES-IRELAND August 21, 1922. He lived a full life, having BUSINESS SUMMIT HONORING MR. ERIC MORELAND proudly served his local community and na- JONES tion. Early on, he served in the U.S. Marines SPEECH OF in World War II. Most recently he was a mem- ber of the Ohio Education Association, the Na- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS HON. BARBARA LEE tional Education Association, the Highland OF FLORIDA OF CALIFORNIA Chapter of Ohio Retired Teachers Association, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Brown County Shrine Club, Georgetown IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Legion Post #180, Masonic Lodge Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Thursday, September 12, 2002 #631 of Columbus, Scottish Rite Valley of Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Dayton, and the Syrian Temple of Cincinnati. today I voice my full support for H. Res. 513. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor He earned a Bachelor of Education from the This Resolution is timely and presents an his- and commend bravery and dedication dem- University of Dayton in 1953, and a Master of toric opportunity to recognize the long-stand- onstrated by my constituent, Mr. Jones who Education from Xavier University in 1967. For ing and enduring relationship between Ireland was a first responder at the attack on the Pen- much of his life, his passion was helping oth- and the United States of America. This Reso- tagon on September 11, 2001. ers learn to read and further their education. lution serves as a reminder of the very strong The memories of the horrific terrorist attacks For a number of years, he owned and oper- bond that exists between our two peoples. will remain with us forever. Yet, through the ated a restaurant in Dayton, Ohio, which es- Our two governments have long recognized pain and adversity of these tragedies, heroes tablished a co-op program so employees and supported a free, fair, market economy were also born. could get a college education. In addition, he and the principles of open markets that are We witnessed the horrific attacks on the served as the State Director of The National such an inherent part of our free enterprise World Trade Centers in New York City, we Right to Read Foundation and also as Presi- systems. These same principles served to learned of the terrible airline crash in the dent of the Ohio Reading Reform Foundation. maintain and strengthen our democratic form Pennsylvania countryside, and we witnessed In the 1980’s, he worked with the Ohio Gen- of governments. eral Assembly on the issue of literacy, and he what was once an unfathomed attack on our Ireland’s democratic government and market Nation’s center of defense, the Pentagon. was the author of an Ohio State law, signed economy were rewarded with external invest- in 1989, which encourages the use of phonics ment from the United States, Europe, and I have known Mr. Jones’ family for many to teach reading skills. Jim was a strong be- Asia that flowed into her teeming high tech- years. In the footsteps of his parents, he car- liever in the benefits of phonics, and through nology economy. ries on a legacy of commitment to humanity his personal efforts, he not only made a huge Since September 11, 2001, when the United though public service. On September 11th, difference in the progress of phonics, but also States was attacked, it has been forced to as- Eric was driving by the Pentagon when it was in the reading skills of thousands of Ohioans. sume a new role as it has engaged in a new hit by American Airline flight #77. He imme- Mr. Speaker, Jim Charles made a difference war on terrorism. This is a war, which, as so diately went to the Pentagon site and quickly in the lives of others. His service to our coun- many of us have previously stated, is depend- began to aid in evacuating injured and dying try and to Southwestern Ohio are to be com- ent upon the support we receive in the inter- personnel from the building; he carried and mended and remembered well. All of us in national community. helped people to safety and medical triage. Southwestern Ohio offer condolences to his This resolution also serves to recognize the Eric remained at his volunteer post for more wife, Dr. Doris Charles, and are thankful for importance of friends and allies such as Ire- than 72 hours. Jim’s many contributions to our community. land, that share our beliefs in strong market On July 15, 2002, Mr. Jones was one of two f economies and the role such economies play people to receive the Office of the Secretary in our current war against terrorism. of Defense Medal of Valor for his actions. As IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. As one of America’s great presidents, John we commemorate the anniversary of the 9–11 WANDA FLOYD OF GOOSE F. Kennedy, said during a speech in Dublin in attacks, we also pay tribute to thousands of CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA 1963, ‘‘We need men who can dream of first responders and volunteers like Mr. Jones things that never were.’’ These words serve as who risked their own lives to ensure that oth- HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. a call to us to face a new challenge in our ers were saved. OF SOUTH CAROLINA time. I am deeply moved by Eric’s heroism and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, in recognizing our relationship want to extend my sincere appreciation to him. with Ireland, I believe that the economic and As we take time to reflect on the events of 9– Thursday, September 12, 2002 political success of Ireland and the Irish peo- 11 on this anniversary day, we must also re- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ple combined with a longstanding relationship solve and re-commit ourselves to peace and er, I rise today to honor the memory of a great with the U.S. will serve as a model for peace security.

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