E1510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 30, 2010 was offered the position of Head Varsity Foot- HONORING WILSON COUNTY at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Many of these ball Coach at Hoover High School. Since tak- MAYOR ROBERT DEDMAN ON HIS Scouts visited our nation’s capital and partici- ing that job, Coach Plummer has compiled a RETIREMENT pated in the Boy Scouts of America Grand record of 132 wins, 116 losses and 3 ties. He Centennial Parade held this past weekend on led his teams to six Fresno City Champion- HON. BART GORDON the National Mall. I had the privilege of attend- ships (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, and OF TENNESSEE ing the Jamboree in 1973, and it was the 1994) and two North Yosemite League Cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES height of my Scouting career. pionships (1997 and 1999). On Tuesday I had the privilege of meeting Friday, July 30, 2010 with Troop 67 from Mesquite and Troop 339 In 2005 and 2006, Coach Plummer took a Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam from Forney along with many others from the hiatus from coaching varsity football so that he Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert 5th Congressional District who are partici- and his wife, Micki, would have more time to Dedman, who is retiring after twelve years of pating in this year’s events and continuing the watch his son, Shawn, play varsity football at service as Wilson County Mayor and a lifetime tradition of Scouting. I am pleased to see that a rival school. For those two years, Coach of public service. after 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America Plummer was the head freshman football A lifelong resident of Lebanon, Tennessee, continues to educate and prepare young men coach at Hoover. In 2007, Coach Plummer re- Bob served a tour of duty with the Army in the with such success. Their visit lifted me up, and turned to the Head Varsity Coach position. In 1950s, followed by a time with the American gave me great hope for our nation’s future. his 25 years as the head varsity coach, he Legion. After serving his country, he served Scouting is an important part of the Amer- has coached several All-Star games including his community as Lebanon’s Purchasing ican character because it teaches countless the Tulare-Kings All Star Game in 1985, the Agent in 1972. He went on to join the Ten- young men about service to their community, Fresno City-County All-Star game in 1989, nessee Secretary of State’s Personal Property patriotism, dedication, hard work, and rev- 1993, and 1999, and the North-South All-Star and Inventory Division until 1984, when he erence to God. In addition to teaching good citizenship, Scouting builds leadership skills by game in 2003 and 2007. successfully ran for Wilson County Property Assessor. After deciding not to seek re-elec- teaching self-reliance, setting goals and Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend tion to the office, he spent a term with the ‘‘learning by doing.’’ Scouts know to ‘‘Be Pre- and congratulate Pat Plummer upon his retire- 100th General Assembly as Senate Sergeant- pared.’’ ment from Hoover High School and induction At-Arms. Since 1910 the Boy Scouts of America have into the Hoover Hall of Fame. I invite my col- In 1998, Bob was elected Wilson County served over 114 million of our nation’s youth, leagues to join me in wishing Coach Plummer Mayor, and during his time in office, Wilson including many of the members of this body. many years of continued success. County has become the fastest growing coun- Currently there are 211 Members of Congress ty in the state. For twelve years, he has been who have been involved in Scouting as a f a dedicated servant to the people of Wilson youth, earned rank of Eagle Scout, or partici- County. He has always been true to his prom- pated as adult volunteer. I am proud to be one NASHVILLE RISING CONCERT ise to listen to the people he serves, acces- of the 22 Eagle Scouts currently serving in this sible and welcoming to county residents. body. Recently, Progressive Farmer magazine For me, Scouting was great fun. Scouting is HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN ranked Wilson County as one of the top ten about wonderful memories and a love of the ‘‘Most Livable Small Communities.’’ This acco- outdoors. It is about useful knowledge that still OF TENNESSEE lade is in large part due to Bob’s leadership comes in handy today. But far more important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the collective vision of the Wilson County than those, to me Scouting is a way of life. Al- Commission, over which he has presided. though I did not realize it at the time, every- Friday, July 30, 2010 For decades, Bob has been committed to thing a young man needs to know about life Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise his community. He has served on the boards he learns in Boy Scouts. It is contained within today and ask my colleagues to join me in of the Four Lakes Development District, Great- the Scout Oath and the 12 Points of the Scout recognizing those artists and actors who re- er Nashville Regional Council of Governments, Law. So Scouting is not just an achievement of a destination, it is a way of life. If young cently participated in ‘‘Nashville Rising: A Ben- University Medical Center, and the Regional Transportation Authority. This list of member- men will allow Scouting to be their moral com- efit Concert for Flood Recovery’’ to aide those ships is only a small sample of Bob’s commit- pass, it will guide them successfully through affected by the catastrophic flooding in Ten- ment to his community. the hazards, temptations and pitfalls of life. nessee. Thank you, Bob, for a job well done. I hope We should all celebrate Scouting and recog- Just a few months ago, historic flooding—a you enjoy a long and happy retirement with nize its great value to our nation. 1,000 year flood—affected 46 counties in Ten- your wife Lois, your children and grand- Madam Speaker, I am honored to be an nessee. The flood waters left damaged homes children. Eagle Scout. On behalf of the Fifth District of and hearts. With rain-soaked hands, volun- f Texas, I thank the Boy Scouts of America for teers offered what they could, and Tennessee 100 years of devotion to service, leadership, HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF lived up to its name as the Volunteer State. I and citizenship. AMERICA want to thank the many who supported Ten- f nessee’s flood relief efforts. HON. JEB HENSARLING AIRLINE SAFETY AND FEDERAL Led by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, artists— AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EX- OF TEXAS Amy Grant, Billy Ray Cyrus, Blake Shelton, TENSION ACT OF 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Julie Rob- erts, LeAnn Rimes, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Friday, July 30, 2010 SPEECH OF Skynyrd, Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, as one HON. EARL POMEROY Miley Cyrus, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery of more than twenty Eagle Scouts serving in OF NORTH DAKOTA Gentry, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, and ZZ Congress, I would like to honor the Boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scouts of America and welcome them to our Top—performed, and with messages from Thursday, July 29, 2010 Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, nation’s Capitol to celebrate 100 years of ex- Craig Ferguson, and Dolly Parton—all joined cellence. Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise together to help raise over $2.2 million for Over the past 100 years, the Boy Scouts of today to express my concerns with certain flood relief efforts. America have positively impacted millions of provisions of H.R. 5900, the Airline Safety and young men, not only providing them with FAA Extension Act. Music has the hope to heal what the flood- knowledge of the outdoors, but building char- While I strongly support the goals of the air- ing left behind. I ask my colleagues to stand acter and leadership traits that serves them, line safety portions of the bill, I continue to with me in thanking those who offered their their communities, and their nation. have concerns regarding the practical effect of time and talents to the Nashville Rising Con- This week over 46,000 Boy Scouts, leaders, the provision requiring a minimum of 1,500 cert, and all who have helped their neighbors staff and volunteers from around the world are hours of training for an airline transport pilot during this time of need. attending the 2010 National Scout Jamboree certificate. As we work to improve the safety

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However, instead of looking to get their pilots license could be I urge all of my colleagues to support this protecting the taxpayers, this bill abdicates forced by financial considerations to attend bill. Congress’ legislative authority to the pilot training programs with an emphasis of f unreviewable and virtually unbounded discre- meeting the flight hour requirements inexpen- tion of the Special Master. sively by flying straight and level courses with- CELEBRATING THE 45TH ANNIVER- Third, I counseled that if the Fund is reen- out mastering important safety skills. SARY OF THE BILL SIGNING OF acted it should be for a reasonable, but lim- I support provisions that specify that certain MEDICARE AND MEDICAID LEG- ited, period of time. Once again the authors of academic training courses can be credited to- ISLATION this legislation did not listen to my advice; wards the total number of flight hours required rather, they propose to keep the fund open for by this Act. I believe that this language should HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS 21 years despite congressional testimony by be further improved through the normal legis- OF NEW YORK Special Master Ken Feinberg that ‘‘no latent lative process to ensure that high-quality out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES claims need such an extended date.’’ come orientated training programs are given Finally, I suggested that if the fund is reen- Friday, July 30, 2010 more credit towards this requirement than acted it should be paid for. Apparently, the other programs. Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, today I rise bill’s authors listened to me on this count, but While I will be voting in favor of this legisla- to speak on acknowledgement of the 45th An- unfortunately, rather than choosing a pay-for tion in order to ensure that funding for Federal niversary of the signing of the Medicare and that protects U.S. taxpayers, they have cho- Aviation Administration, FAA programs that Medicaid legislation. sen one that will actually cost American jobs. support aviation operations in North Dakota do In 1965, the United States Congress made We could be considering a reasonable con- not lapse, I believe it is important that new a commitment to our nation’s most vulnerable sensus proposal to reenact the 9/11 Fund safety requirements are appropriately con- citizens when it passed into law legislation that today. Instead, I have to urge my colleagues structed to recognize the tremendous benefits created Medicare and Medicaid as part of the to oppose this legislation because not only that our nation’s accredited flight schools pro- Social Security Act. We as a nation decided does it fail to protect the taxpayers, but it also vide. that the elderly, poor children, the blind, and fails to ensure that those REAL victims that f the disabled would never be denied proper answered the call of duty on September 11, medical care because of their inability to pay. 2001, will actually get the care that they de- ASSISTANCE, QUALITY, AND When President Lyndon Johnson signed the serve. Unfortunately, we have brought a bill to AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2010 bill and made it law on July 30, 1965, millions the floor today that will cost American jobs SPEECH OF of elderly and poor people were spared need- and creates gimmicks to hide the bill’s true less worry and suffering. It was one of our na- cost. HON. BOBBY L. RUSH tion’s finest moments. We displayed the com- The taxpayers and those who responded to OF ILLINOIS passion and will that makes this country great. the 9/11 attacks deserve better. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Access to adequate health care is a right not f Thursday, July 29, 2010 a privilege. HONORING CHIEF JUDGE DANNY Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to Please join me today in commemoration of DAVIS FOR HIS TWENTY-SIX thank Chairman WAXMAN and Chairman MAR- the 45th anniversary of the bill signing for YEARS OF SERVICE KEY, and their capable staffs, for working with Medicare and Medicaid. my office over the past year to amend the f HON. HEATH SHULER Safe Drinking Water Act to avoid a repeat of JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND OF NORTH CAROLINA the outrageous abuse of the public trust that COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES left many of my constituents in Crestwood, IL, Friday, July 30, 2010 without clean drinking water for over 20 years. SPEECH OF In 1986, the Illinois Environmental Protec- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion Agency (EPA) was alerted that Village of HON. STEVE KING to honor Chief Judge Danny Davis for his Crestwood officials were piping in contami- OF IOWA twenty six years of service as the Chief Dis- nated drinking water to its citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict Court Judge of the 30th Judicial District in Despite warnings from the state agency to Thursday, July 29, 2010 Western North Carolina. During his thirty one end this illegal practice, incredibly, it took an- years of experience in the courtroom Judge other 20 years, and a personal investigation Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, we all Davis distinguished himself as a superior legal from a courageous and determined private cit- agree that those who heroically responded to mind, as well as a patient, restrained, and fair izen, my constituent, Tricia Krause, before the the 9/11 terrorist attacks should get the treat- jurist. state finally went back out to inspect the water ment, compensation, and liability protection In the eyes of Judge Davis, an effective supply and found that contaminated water was they need. The American people are grateful judge must listen to both sides of an argument still being used. Twenty years!!! to those the ground zero workers and the and form a sound legal opinion based on fact, Mr. Speaker, my amendment to H.R. 5320, emergency responders that worked heroically, while also maintaining a courteous and re- which was adopted unanimously in committee, day and night, for months in rescue, recovery spectful demeanor. Holding true to his words, will compel the U.S. EPA to issue a final rule, and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center Judge Davis is best known for his fairness and within 12 months, requiring public water sys- site. Unfortunately, the approach this bill takes sound reasoning. tems and states agencies to submit all compli- to accomplish these goals is unreasonable Judge Davis has always strived to improve ance monitoring data electronically. and irresponsible. society, leaving his community better than he This will allow the U.S. EPA to update their During committee hearings on reenacting found it. Throughout his career, Davis has ex- systems to gather accurate and timely data the 9/11 Fund, I expressed the view that if the emplified the highest standard of legal excel- collection so they are able to act more quickly fund is reenacted, it must be done in a man- lence, maintaining the strongest sense of and effectively against violations, especially ner that properly compensates the victims character while reaching a consensus. when the public’s health is in jeopardy. while at the same time protecting the tax- Madam Speaker, I congratulate Judge Davis This bill will also require U.S. EPA to cat- payers. on his retirement. He has exemplified real egorize any violations of federal drinking First, I asserted that if the Fund is reenacted leadership in his ability to ensure that the ut- standards and determine what types of follow- it must provide adequate compensation to the most fairness is in our nation’s judicial system. up inspections are needed, as well as the fre- victims without handing the keys to the U.S. It is truly an honor to recognize him for his quency of inspections the state will need to Treasury to trial lawyers. Unfortunately, this many years of service and dedication to West- carry out, depending on the risk to public bill does not contain these protections. Rather, ern North Carolina, and I urge my colleagues health. the bill allows trial lawyers to request com- to support this remarkable jurist.

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