July 10, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 10 13833 HONORING DISNEY TEACHER Climb in Laurel Run, Luzerne County, Penn- IN RECOGNITION OF ALICIA AWARD HONOREE LYNN sylvania, which is celebrating its 100th anni- HOLLOWELL FOR OUTSTANDING ASTARITA GATTO versary this year. ATHLETIC COLLEGIATE ACHIEVEMENTS AS PITCHER FOR HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER Begun in 1906 as a supreme test of man THE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARI- and automotive machine, the hill climb has ZONA WILDCATS OF NEW YORK captured the imagination of many of America’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES premier race drivers and has provided a chal- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER Monday, July 10, 2006 lenging course that has continued to attract OF CALIFORNIA Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, Aristotle racing aficionados year after year for the past IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES once said ‘‘All who have meditated on the art century. Monday, July 10, 2006 of governing mankind have been convinced Over the years, the Giant’s Despair Hill that the fate of empires depends on the edu- Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Climb has played host to some famous per- cation of youth.’’ ognize Alicia Hollowell, a Suisun City resident With this wisdom in mind, I rise today to sonalities who dared to challenge the course’s and Fairfield High School graduate for her out- honor an outstanding New York State teacher, grueling and dangerous turns. Those people standing performance as a pitcher for the Ari- Lynn Astarita Gatto, and to congratulate her included Hugh Harding, Louis Chevrolet, zona Wildcats. on being chosen as a recipient of the 2006 Ralph DePalma, Carroll Shelby, Roger Ms. Hollowell was born on February 29, Disney Teacher Award. Ms. Gatto is a second Penske, Bud Faust, Dellevan Lee, Dave 1984 to Doug and Suzanne Hollowell of grade teacher at Henry Hudson Elementary Garroway, John Van Meyer, Oscar Koveleski, Suisun City. No. 28, a school located in my Congressional Jackie Cooper, John Halbing and Ron Moreck. On June 6, 2006, Ms. Hollowell struck out district. 13 batters, while pitching a in Held just outside of Wilkes-Barre in Laurel Each year a select group of teachers across Arizona’s 5–0 victory over Northwestern giving the country are chosen as Disney honorees by Run Borough on East Northampton Street, the Arizona the 2006 NCAA Women’s a group of their peers that includes represent- Giant’s Despair Hill Climb starts out as a long, Championship. For her efforts she was named atives from leading educational institutions and gently rising straightaway about one quarter the College World Series Most Outstanding former Disney award honorees. This year, 44 mile in length that leads into a fast left turn Player. winners were chosen out of a field of over that tests both nerves and skill. Then it goes Arizona’s championship caps off a stellar 75,000 teachers. Ms. Gatto was among this on to a short chute and the ‘‘Devil’s Elbow,’’ collegiate career. During Ms. Hollowell’s 4 elite group and is being acknowledged for her a sharply rising hairpin turn that goes off cam- years at Arizona, she compiled a 144 win 23 creativity, innovative teaching methods, and ber at its crest. Next is a series of 90 degree loss record with a minuscule aver- ability to inspire students. turns connected by short straights. Finally age under 0.90. In addition she struck out An educator for over 30 years, Ms. Gatto comes the incline, a meandering quarter mile over 1700 batters. has devoted her life to the betterment of chil- Success is nothing new for Ms. Hollowell. stretch that rises at 22 degrees to the finish dren. Her life-long service warrants particular While attending Fairfield High School she re- praise because she has spent the majority of line. ceived the Gatorade Player of the Year award her career in an urban school largely made up Ron Moreck finished the course in 39.914 which is considered by many as the most of children from low-income families and those seconds in 2001 and is the current race Prestigious High School Athletic Award. struggling with poverty. Ms. Gatto has chosen record holder. She left Fairfield High as the recordholder to focus her energy on students with differing for in a season, strikeouts in a ca- The Northeast Pennsylvania Regional abilities and has provided them with the tools reer, and most wins in a career. A true testa- needed for building successful futures. Sports Car Club of America predicts at least ment of her will to win was her 61 In addition to her innovative work at Henry 10,000 race fans from West Virginia to Con- performance in a 30 inning game. Hudson Elementary, Ms. Gatto has published necticut will come to the area to see the race On June 19, 2006, another of Ms. articles in teacher journals, contributed to aca- and that over $100,000 in revenues will be Hollowell’s goals was fulfilled when she was demic books, and written science modules for generated for the local economy. named for the second straight year to the USA elementary school students. Each spring, she Oscar Koveleski, who won the race and set Softball Women’s National Team where she teaches a course at the University of Roch- a new time record in 1977 that held for 15 will be competing for her second straight Inter- ester’s Warner School of Education on the national Softball Federation World Champion- years, described the event as one of the best theory and learning of elementary science. ship in China. Ms. Gatto was also recognized in 2004 for her hill climbs in the world. He also noted that the As Alicia moves to the next phase of her life excellence in teaching when she was chosen event has generated much interest from man- I wish her continued success. I know she will as the New York State Teacher of the Year. ufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles that in- continue to represent the United States well. Mr. Speaker, I once again ask that you join clude propane, electric hybrids, converted Indi- f me in congratulating Ms. Lynn Astarita Gatto anapolis 500 cars that run on methanol, bio- on being selected as a Disney Teacher Award diesel and other fuels. TRIBUTE TO THE PATRIOTISM AND HEROISM OF MEL RING honoree and for her tireless efforts to em- The original hill climb winner in 1906 fin- power her students. She is a role model to ished the race in 2 minutes and 11 seconds. educators, and an inspiration to us all. HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE Technology and racing skills over the past 100 f OF COLORADO years have evolved to the point where the cur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- rent record is 39 seconds. SARY OF THE GIANT’S DESPAIR Monday, July 10, 2006 Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- HILL CLIMB IN LAUREL RUN lating the organizers and participants of the Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the patriotism and heroism of Giant’s Despair Hill Climb. Over the past cen- Mr. Mel Ring. HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI tury, they and their predecessors have estab- OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Ring served with distinction in the Army lished and maintained an event of epic propor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Air Corps during the harrowing days of the tions that has captivated and entertained gen- Second World War. As a B–17 crew member Monday, July 10, 2006 erations of Americans and has contributed to in the 815th Squadron of the 483 Bombard- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the advancement of automotive technology ment Group, Mr. Ring and his fellow crew to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the that has served this Nation well in this era of members played an integral role in the Allied House of Representatives to pay tribute to the global economy. defeat of Nazi Germany. Sports Car Club of America and Laurel Run The crew of the Good Deal formed in No- Borough, sponsors of the Giant’s Despair Hill vember 1943 with Mr. Melbourne Ring of

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