November 19, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2257 tragedy into triumph. She has emerged with Athletic Hall of Fame. I invite my colleagues to TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES strength, determination and an optimistic view join me in wishing Mr. Angelich congratula- CRAWFORD for her future. She continues to inspire those tions on his many accomplishments. who have been privileged to meet and know HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY her. I look forward to her future achievements. f OF NEW YORK Johanna Orozco is a heroin among us, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community will continue to support her as HONORING AMANDA SCOTT Wednesday, November 19, 2008 she recovers. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam me in honor and gratitude of Johanna Orozco, HON. JIM COSTA Speaker, I rise today to recognize a talented whose remarkable story and activism will for- pathologist, professor, and author, Dr. James OF ever have an impact on our community. May Crawford. Dr. Crawford recently moved to her courage continue to serve as an inspira- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Long Island, New York to serve as the Chair tion for us all. of the Department of Pathology and Labora- Wednesday, November 19, 2008 tory Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital. f His commitment to advocating for quality HONORING LEE ANGELICH Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today, health care and the study of pathology de- along with Congressman RADANOVICH, to con- serves commendation. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH gratulate Amanda Scott upon her induction Dr. Crawford will be stepping down at the into the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame. Ms. OF CALIFORNIA end of December as Chair of the College of Scott will be honored at the 50th anniversary American Pathologists’ Political Action Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enshrinement dinner at the Fresno Athletic mittee. Pathologists are laboratory physicians Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 6, 2008. that play a key role in health care by diag- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Amanda Scott was born and raised in Clo- nosing and characterizing diseases through today, along with Congressman COSTA, to vis, California and graduated from Clovis High examination of biopsies or bodily fluids. Prior to accepting his new position at Long congratulate Lee Angelich upon his induction School. She went on to attend California State Island Jewish Hospital, Dr. Crawford served into the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. University, Fresno where she pitched for the as Chair of the Pathology Department at the Angelich will be honored at the 50th anniver- Lady Bulldogs. In the championship game of University of Florida, College of Medicine. A sary enshrinement dinner of the Fresno Ath- the 1998 National Collegiate Athletic Associa- letic Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 6, talented pathology professor, he has served tion, NCAA, Softball World Series, Ms. Scott 2008. as a faculty member at Brigham and Women’s pitched a near perfect game against top-seed- Lee Angelich, the youngest of five boys, Hospital, Harvard Medical School, as well as ed Arizona in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born to a Serbian immigrant family and the Yale University School of Medicine. starred in track and field in high school and led her team to a 1–0 victory over Arizona. Dr. Crawford is a world expert in hepatic pa- college. Mr. Angelich qualified for the State She pitched seven innings, allowing three hits thology and pathobiology who has served as Finals his senior year at Shasta High School. and she had six strike outs. At bat, she was the Senior Editor of three books, as well as In his two years at Sacramento Junior Col- three for three. The Bulldogs had captured authored over 170 original articles and book lege, he led the Panthers to league and state their first NCAA Division 1 team championship chapters. Dr. Crawford has also been an ac- titles and in 1941 he led them to a national in school history. tive supporter of early cancer screening tests, title. Mr. Angelich placed second in the 120 Ms. Scott’s accolades do not stop there. especially Pap tests. Through the years, Pap high hurdles and fifth in the high jump at the She was the first four-time first-team All-Amer- examinations have proven to be the most ef- national meet. He then went on to the Univer- ican for CSU Fresno, she was named number fective screening test for early detection of sity of California, where in 1943 he won Pa- two among CSU Fresno’s ‘‘Greatest Athletes cervical cancer in women. Dr. Crawford received his medical degree cific Coast Conference titles in the 120 high of the Twentieth Century’’, two-time Academic and the 220 low hurdles, and finished fifth and and PhD from Duke University. After com- All-American, two-time Western Athletic Con- pleting medical school, he completed his Pa- sixth respectively in the same events at the ference Female Athlete of the Year, member NCAA Championships. In 1943, Mr. Angelich thology Residency and Gastrointestinal Pathol- of the NCAA’s twenty-fifth anniversary team, ogy Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hos- joined the Navy and served as an officer on winner of an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship the U.S.S. Rixey in the Pacific. After the war, pital, as well as a Fellowship in and was named ‘‘Most Valuable Player’’ of the Hepatopathology at the Royal Free Hospital in he enrolled at California State University Fres- 1998 Softball World Series. no and placed third in the West Coast Relays London. in the 120 high hurdles. Upon graduating from CSU Fresno she was Although he will be stepping down as Chair After completing his education Mr. Angelich the school’s career leader in strikeouts (851), of the College of American Pathologist’s Polit- began coaching. As a coach he stressed fun- saves (110), Runs Batted In (212) and pitch- ical Action Committee, Dr. Crawford will con- damentals, defense and teamwork. He guided ing appearances (155). Her career win-loss tinue to be a strong voice for promoting quality boys’ teams at Kerman High, Porterville High record is 106–18 and her batting average was health care in his new position at Long Island and Fresno High to eight league champion- .303 with thirty-one home runs. Her records Jewish Hospital. I urge my colleagues to join ships and an overall record of 255–76 from are amazing, and her career continued to me in recognizing this outstanding physician, 1947 to 1963. His Kerman team won the Cen- grow. Amanda Scott was at her best in the professor, and author for his strong commit- tral Section small schools championship, and clutch when she was pitted against the best ment to pathology and patient care. his Fresno High teams won forty-eight straight the sport had to offer; her face was a picture f games at home, second best in section his- of resolve whether pitching or batting. She IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR tory. Under Mr. Angelich, Fresno High won was a member of the 1998 U.S. team that HEATHER FARGO four consecutive North Yosemite League titles won the World Championship and was an al- (1957–1960). He is one of the rare coaches to ternate on the gold-medal winning 2000 U.S. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI win central Section titles in two different Olympic team. Ms. Scott starred in the Na- OF CALIFORNIA sports, as Fresno High captured the boys’ tional Pro Fastpitch league, and was named IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES track-and-field championship in 1957. He be- the ‘‘World Series Most Valuable Player’’ for Wednesday, November 19, 2008 came one of the winningest high school bas- the 2004 champion, the New York Juggernaut. Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today ketball coaches in central section history. Ad- Today, she is an assistant softball coach at ditionally, after turning down a chance to to honor Heather Fargo’s twenty years of serv- the University of Illinois-Chicago and a tele- coach Greece’s national men’s basketball ice to the people of Sacramento as mayor, vision sports commentator. team in 1959, he organized and coached the council member, and community activist. On Libyan national team that participated in the Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend November 20th, Mayor Fargo, family and North African Games in 1961. and congratulate Amanda Scott upon her friends will gather to recognize her outstanding Madam Speaker, we rise today to commend achievements. I invite my colleagues to join work, and I ask all my colleagues to join me and congratulate Lee Angelich upon his me in wishing Ms. Scott many years of contin- in honoring one of Sacramento’s finest lead- achievements and induction into the Fresno ued success. ers.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:00 Nov 20, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.004 E19NOPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E2258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2008 Heather Fargo has always had a strong TRIBUTE TO THE HOME HEALTH Schooled in military arts at the United sense of public service. She earned a Bach- AIDES WHO SERVE IN THE States Military Academy West Point, he would elor of Science degree in Environmental Plan- STATE OF NEW JERSEY travel the globe with his wife Candy and their ning and Management from the University of children Steven and Ami. Major General California, Davis, and went on to complete the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Wojdakowski would serve in leadership and State and Local Government Executive Pro- OF NEW JERSEY staff positions in Germany and Kuwait with gram at the John F. Kennedy School of Gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinction as well as duty stations in the ernment at Harvard University. Before becom- Wednesday, November 19, 2008 . ing mayor, she had a distinguished career at His impact is measured by the knowledge Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today lie gained through his many challenging and the California Department of Parks and Recre- to honor the dedicated and admirable work of difficult assignments. He used his experience ation. the home health aides who serve my state of to train this generation of war fighters for the For over twenty years, Mayor Fargo has New Jersey and to commemorate Home most complex and difficult conflict in our na- been a strong advocate for the development Health Aide Recognition Day of 2008. tion’s history, the Global War on Terrorism. of the City of Sacramento and its neighbor- Home health aides provide a variety of in- The men and women he leads at Ft. Benning hoods. Early in Mayor Fargo’s career in public valuable services, including personalized care, can proudly proclaim that they have trained service, she served as a board member of the home support services, physical exercise pro- the best soldiers in the world. grams, and transportation assistance. The Environmental Council of Sacramento, and Major General Wojdakowski has dem- home health aides provide these services in was one of the founding members of the Sac- onstrated loyalty, faith and allegiance to our the comfort of a patient’s own home, thereby nation, to our military forces and to the citi- ramento Tree Foundation, a non-profit organi- preserving the dignity and independence of an zation that promotes urban forestry and shows zens of our great country. He understands that individual. In addition, providing this type of meeting one’s duty is to fulfill your obligations how trees can make our communities more specialized care allows patients to remain at livable by reducing energy use, cleaning the and accept responsibility for one’s actions and home longer, which can help prevent costly the actions of one’s subordinates. air, and enhancing social and economic value. hospitalizations or institutionalizations that in- As mayor, she has transformed Sacramento He earned respect leading by example and crease the financial burden on the patients, showing respect by faithfully upholding and into a ‘‘green’’ city with national recognition for their families, and our health care system. practicing the Army values. Major General being an environmentally sustainable city. Over 40,000 certified aides make home Wojdakowski is recognized for his integrity First elected to the Sacramento City Council health care available to every community in and strict focus on exceeding the Army’s high- in 1989, Mayor Fargo played an active role in New Jersey, every hour of the day, and every est standards. He has always understood the developing Sacramento’s Natomas area, and day of the year. I am proud to acknowledge more you sweat in training, the less you bleed redeveloping our downtown into a place where their essential and irreplaceable role in the in war. people can live, work and play. Under her health care system of New Jersey. I am pleased to honor this warrior-patriot on leadership, Sacramento has become a na- I would also like to recognize the organiza- his retirement from the . tions who sponsored this day and the mean- tional model for smart growth and infill devel- Major General Wojdakowski exemplifies per- ingful contributions they make to our state’s opment. sonal courage and honor. He is one of the health care system: the Home Care Associa- brave few who chose a life of servitude to his After being elected as mayor in 2000, Mayor tion of New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Fargo proved her dedication to Sacramento’s nation, and because of his service our nation Association, the New Jersey Hospice and Pal- is safer and stronger today. I want to com- future by creating the Sacramento Youth Com- liative Care Organization, the Home Care mend Major General Wojdakowski, his wife mission and sponsoring youth mentoring, after Council of New Jersey, the Health Care Asso- Candy and his entire family for his reaching school, and truancy prevention programs. She ciation of New Jersey, and New Jersey Asso- this important milestone. I wish him all the has given children the opportunity to take part ciation for Homes and Services for the Aging. best in the years ahead. in local policy development and express their Each day, compassionate home health views to community leaders. Mentors have aides in every region of my state deliver excel- f been recruited to lead high school teens and lence in patient care. The services they pro- CONGRATULATING THE EVANS- help prepare them for successful lives after vide enable New Jersey residents of all ages VILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL they graduate. to remain in, or return to, their home and BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS neighborhoods despite severe illness or dis- Mayor Fargo implemented several city poli- FOR WINNING THE 2008 INDIANA ability. The Home Health Aid Recognition Day SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS cies and programs to bring Sacramento’s honors their extraordinary work, and their neighborhoods together, and foster a greater unique ability to enhance the quality of life for sense of community among its residents. This thousands of New Jerseyans. HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH included public participation on major planning Madam Speaker, I am honored today to rec- OF INDIANA projects, informational workshops on city initia- ognize these wonderful health professionals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives and effective outreach on key issues in- and the vital role they play in our communities. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 cluding flood protection, emergency prepared- f Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise ness and housing crisis assistance. She also RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL today to congratulate the Evansville Memorial led the successful efforts to increase funding WALTER WOJDAKOWSKI FOR High School boys and girls soccer teams on for levee improvements. SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND their recent historic achievement. On Satur- Mayor Fargo has helped unify our region THE UNITED STATES ARMY day, November 1, 2008 the teams became the through her leadership on the Sacramento first to win both the boys and girls Indiana Area Council of Governments. As chair of HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. soccer championships in the same year. SACOG, Mayor Fargo built relationships with OF GEORGIA With their impressive 23–0–2 record, the neighboring cities on issues of importance to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boys’ team—led by Coach Bill Vieth, Jr.—de- fended their state title by defeating the our region, especially transportation and air Wednesday, November 19, 2008 quality issues. She also was a leader with the Zionsville Eagles 3–2, while Angie Lensing U.S. Conference of Mayors and currently is Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I coached the girls’ team to its second state president of the League of California Cities. rise today to recognize a dear friend and one championship, defeating Fort Wayne Snider of our brave patriots. For over 30 years, Major 2–0, ending their season with a 22–2 record. Madam Speaker, as Mayor Heather Fargo, General Walter Wojdakowski who is currently The extraordinary dedication and teamwork her family and friends gather on this occasion, the commanding general at in shown by these young athletes is something I am honored to pay tribute to one of Sac- Columbus, Georgia, has served our nation they can be proud of long after they have left ramento’s most distinguished citizens and with bravery, dedication and respect. He has Memorial High School. The teams and coach- community leaders. Her successes have been a lifetime of selfless service that included com- ing staff have demonstrated outstanding talent many, and it is an honor for me to recognize mand, battlefield and diplomatic experience. and an unwavering commitment to achieving her for her more than two decades of contribu- Major General Walter Wojdakowski ends his their goals. They are an inspiration to me and tions to the people of Sacramento. I ask all my brilliant career at Ft. Benning where he first everyone in the Evansville, Indiana community colleagues to join me in wishing Mayor Heath- trained as second lieutenant to become an In- who have followed them throughout the years. er Fargo continued success in her future. fantry platoon leader. Go Tigers!

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