E1348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2009 Gampel, Evan Graf, Rio Greenshields, Bea- brating the symbol of the flag JUSTIN MCADOW trice Lee, Chae Young Lee, Matthew Lee, and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Daniel Moon, Kyle Pacenza, Arpeet Patel, Day, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. ED PERLMUTTER Emily Patunas, Madison Smith, Brooke OF COLORADO Tommaney, Hannah Tracy, Heather Wang, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES David Acampora, Antonio Belmonte, Paige Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Cassella, Michael Cirilli, Ethan Cohen, A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF Samantha Creamer, Athena Davis, Lia REVEREND DOCTOR PASTOR Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise DiPiazza, Brianna Francis, Brianna Jakus, LAURENT LOUIS today to recognize and applaud Justin Matthew Lowery, Wesley Ng, Ian Quin, Basit McAdow who has received the Arvada Wheat Qurbanzada, Adam Reisfield, Alexa Remia, Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Zachary Rockefeller, Bridget Scanlon, Thomas HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Justin McAdow is a senior at Arvada High Scanlon, Jonathan Scheibenpflug, Shayna School and received this award because his Scott, Jeong Seo, Ashley Silecchia, Emily OF determination and hard work have allowed him Yankovich, Laura Branna, Kyle Buser, Dale IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to overcome adversities. Cheyne, Sophia Colon, Pauline Crepy, William The dedication demonstrated by Justin Danz, Kyle DeBel, Amber Finkeldey, John Tuesday, June 9, 2009 McAdow is exemplary of the type of achieve- Gaffney, Lina Hyman, Julianne Kadien, Alex- ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today andra Kilkenny, Julia Kissel, Kendall perseverance. It is essential that students at Magennis, Thomas McCormack, Michael in recognition of Reverend Doctor Pastor all levels strive to make the most of their edu- McGuirk, Jannica Mendez, Aleasa Molinari, Laurent Louis, a man dedicated to serving cation and develop a work ethic that will guide Matthew Myhr, Matthew San Julian, Margaret God, his family and the community. them for the rest of their lives. Schiazza, Evan Shi, Michael Turso, Peyton Pastor Laurent Louis was born on February I extend my deepest congratulations once Wejnert, Min Soo Kang, Scott Balcom, Bridget 12, 1956 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He attended again to Justin McAdow for winning the Ar- vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Beyer, Emily Boylan, Kevin Caroli, Sophie Lycee Petion a school that stressed duty, re- Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit D’Souza, Lauren Gallagher, Yeonsoo Kim, sponsibility and serving others. In June 1978, the same dedication he has shown in his aca- Jack Kuipers, Connor LaSpina, Jeffrey Lieto, he graduated high school and studied the- demic career to his future accomplishments. Margaret McCarthy, Ryan McKenna, Justin ology at the International Seminary of Cali- f Murad, Kerri-Anne Nicholson, Rosemary fornia. He is a caring father, loving husband, Pawloski, Brandon Potenza, Nicholas Proscia, devoted pastor and a committed community HONORING DUNCAN HALL FOR HIS Tyler Ramirez, Hayley Rieman, William Ro- leader. APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED mano, Melissa Samanoglu, Nicholas Scavone, STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Kathleen Smith, Alexander Tekerian, Daniel At the age of 15, Pastor Louis began serv- Tuite, Roberto Paraz, Michael Han, and ing his church and the community with great Issaac Utter. respect and responsibility. He taught Sunday HON. PHIL GINGREY OF GEORGIA I would also like to take this opportunity to school and led the youth to a spiritual and dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Patrolman Timothy Shoemaker, ciplined life while devoting time and energy to Lead D.A.R.E. Instructor for the Ramsey Po- his community. People in his community elect- Tuesday, June 9, 2009 lice Department. A thirteen-year veteran of the ed him to be the General Secretary of the soc- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, force, Patrolman Shoemaker was recently cer teams of the Croix Des Bouquets. He later I rise today to recognize a young man from honored as the New Jersey D.A.R.E. Officer became a sports broadcaster and an impartial Georgia’s 11th Congressional District who has of the Year. As Patrolman Shoemaker told the referee in his sportive career. He knew health distinguished himself as an excellent student Bergen Record, ‘‘A policeman needs to be a and sports can lead to good academics and a and leader and has committed to serving his leader and a role model in the community. I’ll successful life. country. I am proud to announce that Duncan protect you from the bad guys. But, also, if Hall from Kennesaw, Georgia has received an you’re going through something tough . . . a Pastor Louis came to New York City in Jan- appointment to the United States Naval Acad- policeman can be your friend.’’ Patrolman uary of 1981 and soon fell in love with the Big emy. Shoemaker has daily lived up to these words. Apple. He saw the need for his community to Duncan attends North Cobb High School, All who interact with Patrolman Shoemaker— organize spiritually, and he immediately joined where he has a 4.104 Grade Point Average criminals aside—can’t help but sing his Emmanuel Baptist Church. It did not take his and is the Vice President of the student body. praises, and today I add my voice to the choir. pastor long to discover Pastor Louis’ leader- Duncan is the Commanding Officer of the I commend this humble and dedicated public ship and appointed him assistant pastor, youth North Cobb and Harrison High School servant on this well deserved recognition. I president and leader of the missionary. He ac- NJROTC Unit and has been the NJROTC Unit know Ramsey students and parents alike complished his mission so well that when Academic Team Commander for the past two would join me in saying that our streets are there was a need for a station church at years. Duncan also serves as NJROTC Aca- safer and communities stronger for his pres- Coney Island, Pastor Louis was selected to demic Tutor and a Character Education Advi- ence. take on the task; within a few months there sor for Underclassman. He was presented the f were 40 members. Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal for Out- standing Performance of Duty in the NJROTC PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pastor Laurent Louis also founded an aca- program by the Navy League of the United demic club to have students help one another. States and was selected as the Atlanta Metro- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY He understood how to bring good people to- politan Navy League’s 2nd runner up for OF NEW YORK gether from the community to help in this en- Cadet of the Year. Duncan has also been rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deavor. This club saved many young students ognized with the American Legion’s Scholastic Tuesday, June 9, 2009 and 95 percent succeeded academically. With Achievement Medal. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam good will and the help of good people, Pastor In addition to Duncan’s focus on academics Speaker, yesterday, I missed three votes. I Louis was able to accomplish so much for his and military preparation, he has remained very would have voted: community. active in extracurricular activities, lettering on Rollcall No. 311, on the motion to suspend Pastor Louis has been happily married for both North Cobb’s track and cross country the rules and agree to H.R. 1736, the Inter- 25 years, and enjoyed a successful life with teams. Duncan Hall is an incredibly well- rounded young man, and I am honored to national Science and Technology Cooperation his wife Marie Mireille Louis and their six chil- have the privilege to nominate him for an ap- Act of 2009, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ dren. His first daughter Deborah, his sons Na- Rollcall No. 312, on the motion to suspend pointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. I ask thanael and Benjamin are attending college. the rules and agree to H.R. 1709, the STEM that my colleagues take this time to congratu- His daughters Eltamar and Jessica are in high Education Coordination Act of 2009, I would late Duncan as well as his parents, Duncan school and Johanna is in elementary school. have voted ‘‘yea.’’ and Stefani Hall, for his accomplishments. It is Rollcall No. 313, on the motion to suspend Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to because of dedicated young people like Dun- the rules and agree to H. Res. 420, Cele- join me in recognizing Pastor Laurent Louis. can that America has the finest military in the

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In that came the Executive Director of the Center for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES capacity, he was the primary source of infor- the City, an organization sponsored by the mation and education regarding Marine Corps of Churches. Mr. Law Tuesday, June 9, 2009 programs for the Members and staff of the directed IDS education, drug prevention, Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I missed the Congress’ Appropriations Committees. Lt. Col. emergency shelter and community outreach following votes on June 8, 2009. I would have Leighty was instrumental in articulating Marine for this organization. voted as follows: Corps requirements on a wide range of In 1990, Governor Mario M. Cuomo ap- (1) Rollcall vote 311—H.R. 1736—Inter- issues, from the needs of our Wounded War- pointed Mr. Law Director of the New York national Science and Technology Cooperation riors and their families to the requirements of State Crisis Prevention Unit within the New Act of 2009 (Representative BAIRD—Science Marines on the front lines in Iraq. York State Division of Human Rights. In 1993, and Technology)—‘‘yea’’ In addition, Lt. Col. Leighty often accom- Mr. Law joined the staff of the U.S. Senator (2) Rollcall vote 312—H.R. 1709—STEM panied Members of Congress and their staff as the New York Re- Education Coordination Act of 2009 (Rep- on official travel to various locations around gional Director. In 1996, he joined Mayor Ru- resentative GORDON—Science and Tech- the world. During these trips, he was always dolph W. Giuliani’s administration as the chief nology)—‘‘yea.’’ focused, enthusiastic and totally knowledge- of staff for Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington. (3) Rollcall vote 313—H. Res. 420—Cele- able on the Marine Corps. He provided valu- Today he is the Director of Intergovernmental brating the symbol of the United States flag able insights to all those he accompanied. Relations for Metro Plus Health Plan, a sub- and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Lt. Col. Leighty was born in Roseburg, OR sidiary of the New York City Health & Hos- Day (Representative LATTA—Oversight and and graduated from the University of Roch- pitals Corporation. Government Reform)—‘‘aye.’’ ester in 1989 with a degree in Economics and Mr. Law is a member of the New Paltz f Political Science, and received his commission Foundation which raises funds for scholar- through the NROTC program. His various as- ships, campus programs and student/faculty PERSONAL EXPLANATION signments included a tour as a Budget Officer mentoring experiences. Mr. Law has published with the Marine Corps Systems Command in an article on health care in The Review of HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Quantico, VA, Deputy Comptroller for the 3d Black Political Economy. OF GEORGIA Marine Division in Okinawa, Comptroller for Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 12th Marine Corps District aboard Marine join me in recognizing Ronald Law and his Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and analyst many contributions to New York. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 within Programs & Resources, Headquarters f Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Marine Corps. He has attended the Amphib- KAITLYN MAZZONE I regret that I was unavoidably detained and ious Warfare School at Quantico, and the was unable to vote on Thursday, the 4th of Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Cali- June. Had I been present, I would have voted: fornia. HON. ED PERLMUTTER ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 309, On Motion to Lt. Col. Leighty’s personal awards include OF COLORADO Recommit with Instructions to H.R. 626. the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Yea’’ on Final Passage of H.R. 626, Fed- and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 eral Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of On behalf of the , I Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise 2009. wish to express my sincere thanks for his hard today to recognize and applaud Kaitlyn f work, selfless service, and dedication to the Mazzone who has received the Arvada Wheat Marine Corps. I want to personally wish him PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. and Jayne continued success in all their future Kaitlyn Mazzone is a senior at Arvada West endeavors. High School and received this award because HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM f her determination and hard work have allowed OF FLORIDA A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF her to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RONALD LAW The dedication demonstrated by Kaitlyn Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Mazzone is exemplary of the type of achieve- ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, on Monday, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS perseverance. It is essential that students at June 8, 2009, I was not present for 3 recorded OF NEW YORK all levels strive to make the most of their edu- votes. Please let the record show that had I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation and develop a work ethic that will guide been present, I would have voted the following Tuesday, June 9, 2009 them for the rest of their lives. way: I extend my deepest congratulations once Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Roll No. 311—‘‘yea,’’ Roll No. 312—‘‘yea,’’ again to Kaitlyn Mazzone for winning the Ar- in recognition of Ronald Law, a dedicated pub- Roll No. 313—‘‘yea.’’ vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for lic servant of New York. f Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit Ronald Law has spent his career in both the same dedication she has shown in her IN HONOR OF JAMES E. LEIGHTY, public and private sectors as an advocate for academic career to her future accomplish- LIEUTENANT COLONEL, USMC education, health care, community develop- ments. ment, business management and human HON. JOHN P. MURTHA rights. Mr. Law has held key positions in city, f OF PENNSYLVANIA state and federal government. He has served HONORING SCOTT ROWE FOR HIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two governors, a United States Senator and APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED New York City Mayor. He has an under- STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Tuesday, June 9, 2009 graduate degree from the State University of Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today New York at New Paltz and is a graduate of HON. PHIL GINGREY to pay tribute to Lieutenant Colonel James E. ’s Kennedy School of Gov- OF GEORGIA Leighty, USMC, upon his retirement after ernment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twenty years of service to the Marine Corps Mr. Law began his career in 1976 as a and to the Nation. My initial experience with member of the advance and scheduling team Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Lt. Col. Leighty was when he was selected to for the mayoral candidacy of then Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, serve as a Congressional Fellow in my office Borough President Percy Sutton. In 1978 he I rise today to recognize a young man from

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