October 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11335 Favre has been a leader off the field has led the team to two Super Bowls and The Chair recognizes the gentleman as well. This resolution honors Brett given Wisconsin a good reason to look for- from Illinois. and Deanna Favre’s work supporting ward to winter. GENERAL LEAVE the Special Olympics, the Make-A- Brett Favre is more than an outstanding ath- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Wish Foundation, the Boys and Girls lete; he is a dedicated humanitarian who has er, I ask unanimous consent that all Club of America, breast cancer patients demonstrated leadership both on and off the Members may have 5 legislative days and those affected by Hurricane field. The Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in which to revise and extend their re- Katrina. has donated more than $1.5 million for dis- marks. In a year plagued with sports scan- advantaged and disabled children in Wis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dals, Brett Favre sets a positive exam- consin and Mississippi. When Hurricane objection to the request of the gen- ple for all Americans that there is still Katrina devastated the Mississippi coast, Brett tleman from Illinois? honesty and dignity in sports. Favre played a leading role in rallying fund- There was no objection. I’m proud to join with all my col- raising and aid for his home state. After his Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- leagues and the Members of the House wife, Deanna, was diagnosed with breast can- er, I yield myself such time as I might of Representatives to salute Brett cer, the Favres founded the Deanna Favre consume. Favre’s continued success on and off Hope Foundation to provide support to unin- As a member of the House Committee the field, and I look forward to another sured or underinsured women living with this on Oversight and Government Reform, MVP year. terrible disease. I am pleased to join my colleague in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- I believe NFL Hall of Fame Coach Vince the consideration of H.R. 3308, which er, I yield myself such time as I might Lombardi captured it best when he said: ‘‘Indi- names a postal facility in Atwood, In- consume. vidual commitment to a group effort—that is diana, after Lance Corporal David K. Madam Speaker, I can assure every- what makes a team work, a company work, a Fribley. body that the Chicago Bears have a society work, a civilization work.’’ H.R. 3308, which was introduced by great deal of respect for Brett Favre, On behalf of the residents of the state of Representative Mark Souder on August and I don’t intend to get into Central Wisconsin, I would like to congratulate Brett 1, 2007, was reported from the Oversight Division football, but I do rise in Favre on his many accomplishments, including Committee on September 20, 2007, by strong support of this resolution, a bill his 421st touchdown pass, and to wish him voice vote. This measure has the sup- that commends Green Bay Packers the best of luck for the rest of the season. port of the entire Indiana congres- quarterback Brett Favre for estab- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- sional delegation. lishing a National Football League er, I yield back the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, Marine Lance Cor- record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The poral David K. Fribley was killed in ac- Football is an American pastime, and question is on the motion offered by tion on March 23, 2003, near Nasiriyah, even people who don’t know a great the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Bat- deal about the game oftentimes get DAVIS) that the House suspend the talion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Ma- caught up in what takes place, what rules and agree to the resolution, H. rine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp goes on and what is happening. And so Res. 697. Lejeune, North Carolina. when one can rise to the top of the list The question was taken; and (two- Mr. Fribley earned a degree from In- in his profession, throw more passes thirds being in the affirmative) the diana State University in recreation than anybody else has ever thrown, rules were suspended and the resolu- and sports management. He was work- thrill more audiences than perhaps tion was agreed to. ing at a retirement home in Fort anyone else thrilled, keep people com- A motion to reconsider was laid on Myers, Florida, a job he loved, when ing and enjoying and interacting and the table. the terrorist attacks occurred on Sep- being proud of not only the areas that tember 11, 2001. Mr. Fribley joined the f they come from but proud of the con- Marines. He wrote in a letter to his tribution that one makes not only on b 1530 parents: ‘‘Right now, I’m sure I’m the field but off the field, all of the where God wants me to be.’’ LANCE CORPORAL DAVID K. charitable groups and organizations of Lance Corporal Fribley served his FRIBLEY POST OFFICE which Brett and his family are a part country with honor and distinction. He of, gives us further reason to commend Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Amer- Representative STEVE KAGEN for his in- er, I move to suspend the rules and ica is eternally grateful. troduction of this legislation. pass the bill (H.R. 3308) to designate I commend my colleague, Represent- I certainly would urge its passage. the facility of the United States Postal ative MARK SOUDER, for introducing Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Service located at 216 East Main Street this legislation and urge its passage. pay tribute to Green Bay Packers quarterback in Atwood, Indiana, as the ‘‘Lance Cor- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Brett Favre upon his achievement of throwing poral David K. Fribley Post Office’’. ance of my time. his 421st NFL touchdown and breaking the all- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I time NFL record for touchdown passes. The text of the bill is as follows: yield myself such time as I may con- From my days as Harvard quarterback, I H.R. 3308 sume. can say firsthand that I have a deep apprecia- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- There are probably no things more tion for the sport of football and for the resentatives of the United States of America in upsetting to Members of Congress than strength and dedication it takes not only as an Congress assembled, to know that the difficult decisions we athlete, but as a team leader as well. While SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL DAVID K. FRIBLEY have made here have resulted in the growing up in western Wisconsin, I spent POST OFFICE. deaths of young men and women in countless Sunday afternoons watching the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the battle. Green Bay Packers through both good and United States Postal Service located at 216 Lance Corporal David Fribley was ac- bad seasons. I have watched Brett Favre grow East Main Street in Atwood, Indiana, shall tually the first Hoosier killed in action be known and designated as the ‘‘Lance Cor- in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. from his first season as a Packer, to a Super poral David K. Fribley Post Office’’. Bowl MVP, and to a well respected legend. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, One of the good things that we have Throughout the sports community, Brett map, regulation, document, paper, or other seen in the Oversight and Government Favre is a symbol of stamina, leadership, record of the United States to the facility re- Reform Committee has been a number toughness, and sportsmanship. Not only has ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to of post offices and various things being Brett Favre broken the NFL record for touch- be a reference to the ‘‘Lance Corporal David named after these young patriots. down passes, he holds the records for most K. Fribley Post Office’’. I was earlier at a dedication of a foot- number of wins by starting quarterback, most The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ball field in Warsaw, Indiana, named consecutive games as a starting quarterback, ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- Fribley Field, where the community and the only three-time winner of the NFL’s linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman went together and put together a stat- Most Valuable Player Award. During his 16 from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) each will ue and a number of things in tribute years on the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre control 20 minutes. for him and his family and renamed the VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:56 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09OC7.029 H09OCPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 9, 2007 field and redid the field so that kids simple, gentle people. You could ask 73.3 percent for the first quarter, and led by could continue to play athletics as he him to do anything, and he would stop as many as 18 points in the second quarter; did in Warsaw. what he was doing and help you. He and He is actually from Atwood. His par- was one of those people that I trusted Whereas the city of Phoenix joins the Phoenix Mercury owner, Robert Sarver, in ents are Gary and Linda.