E44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 2006 Cedar Hill High School football team, nated album, ‘‘All the Way,’’ and he has vember, the American people, weary from which on Saturday, December 23, 2006 thrilled fans, both young and old, ever since. scandal after scandal, said ‘‘enough.’’ They earned the title of 5A Division II State Cham- Established in 1982, the National Endow- said it was time to clean up Washington—to pions and finished its storybook season a per- ment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Award has sever ties between lawmakers and lobbyists fect 16–0. recognized numerous jazz artists, ranging and elect a Congress engaged in the people’s On that day it was clear to everyone in the from household names to less well-known per- business—in improving people’s lives, not 1 in Alamodome that the Cedar Hill Longhorns formers. The 2007 Jazz Masters will be hon- securing perks and privileges for themselves. squad deserved the glowing praise it had re- ored with an awards ceremony and concert, a They want Members of Congress who are ac- ceived all season long from its adoring fans. one-time $25,000 fellowship and a 50–state countable for their actions. Under head coach Joey McGuire and his staff, Jazz Masters Tour. NEA Jazz Masters are se- With this Congress—and this rules pack- the Longhorns ripped through four playoff op- lected from nominations from the public and age—that is exactly what they will get. This ponents before routing the Cypress Falls reviewed by a panel of jazz experts before resolution closes the curtain on an era in Golden Eagles 51–17 in the championship being submitted to the National Council on the which legislation in this body was written not game. A balanced team effort prevailed with Arts and the Chairman of the NEA. by lawmakers representing their constituents, both the Cedar Hill offense and defense shin- Therefore, on behalf of the people of the 11 but lobbyists paid for by special interests. It ing brightly throughout the Longhorns’ first th Congressional District, it is my distinct puts an end to the gifts from those lobbyists— ever playoff run. Cedar Hill won with dis- pleasure to recognize ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy Scott on to the free meals, tickets, and the trips and va- cipline, with heart and perhaps most impor- being selected as a 2007 Jazz Master and to cations they paid for. It requires complete tantly, with class and dignity. thank him for—sharing his beautiful voice and transparency for any travel paid for by outside Over the last few years Coach McGuire has boundless talent with fans around the world. groups. And it tells Members of Congress that developed a special family-like atmosphere f when they have to fly somewhere, they can do between his players and staff that has resulted so not on corporate Jets, but on a commercial in a growing sense of camaraderie and pur- IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- airline, just like other Americans. pose. The team’s winning attitude surfaced MENT OF JUDGE SAM MONK In so doing, this legislation says clearly to many times during the regular season and the American people, ‘‘We are here to do work playoffs, perhaps most notably in a comeback, HON. MIKE ROGERS on your behalf, not ours.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is a new day in Washington, doubleovertime victory over district rival OF ALABAMA DC. And with war, budget deficits, and the DeSoto that showed the true intestinal for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skyrocketing cost of health care and energy, titude of the Longhorns. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Throughout its historic championship run, there is so much we need to do to get this Cedar Hill represented the ideal virtues of Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, country back on track. But it starts with restor- amateur athletic programs—teamwork, tenac- I respectfully ask the attention of the House ing the public trust in this institution, so that ity, competitiveness and dignity—and its im- today to pay recognition to Judge Sam Monk the American people understand that when we maculate season will be recounted for genera- who is retiring after 28 years of service. Judge cast our votes, we do so with the utmost in- tions to come in Southwest Dallas County. Monk currently resides as Circuit Judge of the tegrity. That is what this new House rules I could not be more proud than to represent Seventh Judicial Circuit in Anniston, Alabama. package ensures, and I am proud to support Cedar Hill High School in Congress, and I Judge Sam Monk graduated from the Uni- it. congratulate the players, coaches, fans and versity of Alabama School of Law in 1975. f parents who made the 2006 season such a Prior to law school, Judge Monk served in the TRIBUTE TO DR. OFELIA memorable one. United States Army. Judge Monk has worked TABARES-FERNANDEZ f in both private practice and has served as Presiding Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, IN RECOGNITION OF ‘‘LITTLE’’ Circuit Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, and HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART OF FLORIDA JIMMY SCOTT, RECIPIENT OF as District Judge for Calhoun and Cleburne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT Counties. FOR THE ARTS JAZZ MASTERS Judge Monk will officially retire on January Tuesday, January 9, 2007 AWARD 15, 2007, but a reception in his honor will be Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. held on January 12, 2007, at the Calhoun Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES County Courthouse. Dr. Ofelia Tabares-Fernandez for her out- OF OHIO I salute Judge Monk and congratulate him standing contributions to the south Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on his service to the legal field over the past community. Both in her professional and pri- 28 years. I wish him all the best on this impor- vate life, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez has dedi- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 tant occasion. cated countless hours to enriching our com- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I f munity culturally and economically. I whole- rise today in recognition of ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy heartedly commend Dr. Tabares-Fernandez Scott, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, located in RULES OF THE HOUSE for her hard work and dedication on behalf of my congressional district, who will be honored south Florida. SPEECH OF on Friday, January 12, 2007, in New York City Through years of hard work spanning three with the Jazz Masters Award presented by the HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO decades, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez consistently National Endowment for the Arts, NEA. OF CONNECTICUT proved herself a capable leader and an ex- Born in 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, as one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traordinarily active volunteer. Her professional ten children, Jimmy Scott has been delighting successes, of which there are many, include Thursday, January 4, 2007 audiences with his vocal talents around the her career as a banker and marketing consult- country and around the globe since he was a Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ant, college trustee, research associate for the young man. He began by performing through- support of H. Res. 6, and commend Speaker Cuban Research project, and director of the out Northeast Ohio, sharing the stage with PELOSI, the majority leader, the chairman of College Center for Latin American Studies. some of the most famous names in jazz. the Democratic Caucus, and the Rules Com- Dr. Tabares-Fernandez earned many civic He began his solo career at Harlem’s Baby mittee for bringing this comprehensive reform distinctions as well. To name only a few, she Grand, impressing the likes of Billie Holiday package to the floor. Indeed, with this resolu- founded the Cuban Patriotic Education Board and well-known songwriter Doc Pomus. Jimmy tion, the new Democratic majority says with and the Cuban Women’s Club, where she also Scott’s friendship with Doc Pomus began dur- one, clear voice that we are prepared to served as president, and founded the Spanish ing that stint in Harlem and lasted for 45 years change the way Congress does business—to Speaking Volunteer Service at Jackson Me- and endured despite long periods away from make good on our pledge—and restore open, morial Hospital. To promote and preserve the microphone. In fact, it was not until Jimmy honest government to Congress. Cuban culture, she produced and directed a Scott sang at Doc Pomus’ funeral in 1991 that With this legislation, we take the critical local weekly television show, ‘‘Cuban Culture,’’ he gained international fame and began to steps necessary to preserving the integrity of and founded the Cuban Museum of Arts and tour around the world. His re-emergence as a this institution, its Members and, indeed, the Culture. Her contributions have earned her nu- singer was heralded by his Grammy-nomi- democratic process in this country. This No- merous awards including ‘‘Outstanding

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