May 23, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 6 7569 access to higher education for historically in wishing him a happy 90th birthday youth with the opportunity to partici- underserved populations. The University and all the best in his future endeav- pate in cultural and community activi- takes this mission extremely seriously and ors. ties. It also provides a crime and drug- strives continually to improve the experi- free environment where they can pre- ence and opportunities for the many thou- f pare to live productive and happy lives. sands of students who have put their trust in ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS it. The University’s industry-leading dispute The program has flourished and has resolution process is a critical component of been enhanced by the addition of the its efforts in this regard and demonstrates TRIBUTE TO REUBEN SALTERS annual African American Festival— the University’s commitment to the needs now in its 21st year and attended by and concerns of its student body. ∑ Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, on be- thousands of people last year—and by f half of Senator CHRIS COONS, Congress- adding the Sankofa African Dance and man JOHN CARNEY and myself, I pay Drum Company to the activities of the TRIBUTE TO HAL DAVID tribute to the Honorable Reuben Salt- League. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I would ers, retired member of the Dover City A frequent traveler to Africa and like to take a moment to congratulate Council, educator, officer and humani- South America to name only a few, Hal David on his upcoming 90th birth- tarian statesman. Reuben always returns to his favorite day. Hal is a pioneer in the music in- Reuben Salters has been a true friend city of Dover, DE, where his love and dustry and a world class lyricist, hav- to the city of Dover and the State of passion for equal opportunity and qual- ing composed some of the most endur- Delaware. Born in Spartanburg, SC, to ity of life for all prevail. I am truly ing songs in American popular music. Reuben and Lillian Salters, Reuben honored to have worked with Reuben Marcelle and I spend many wonderful was educated in public schools and Salters for many years and am privi- evenings with him and so enjoy hearing graduated from the George Washington leged to pay tribute to Dover’s favorite his stories of not only his song writing, Carver High School before matricu- son.∑ but others. lating at Livingstone College in Salis- f Hal was born on May 25, 1921, in bury, MD. A man of extraordinary LEEDS, NORTH DAKOTA Brooklyn, NY, and was the son of two service, Reuben joined the U.S. Air immigrants. He served in the U.S. Force and served tours in France, Ger- ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am Army Entertainment Section in the many, Southeast Asia, England and pleased today to recognize a commu- Central Pacific during World War II Dover, DE. Reuben was commissioned nity in North Dakota that is cele- with Carl Reiner and Werner as a 2d lieutenant at the Dover Air brating its 125th anniversary. On July Klemperer. The dedication to his coun- Force Base in 1957 and rose to the rank 14–17, the residents of Leeds will gather try and the entertainment he provided of major before honorably retiring in to celebrate their community’s history for the men serving will never be for- 1971. and founding. gotten. Reuben’s first civilian job was at the In the Spring of 1886, the Great Hal’s musical writing career took off former Kent County Vocational and Northern Railroad founded the town- with his first hit record ‘‘The Four Technical School, now known as the site of Leeds at the junction of the Winds and the Seven Seas.’’ His leg- Polytech School District, and in 1974 Great Northern Railroad and the endary collaboration with composer he earned his master of science degree Northern Pacific Railroad. It was Burt Bacharach began in 1957 with the in counselor education. After serving 3 named for Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Marty Robbins hit ‘‘The Story of My years as the director of Neighborhood an important manufacturing center dating back to 616 A.D. On August 31, Life’’ and included other hits such as Youth Corps and Administrator of the 1887, the post office was established ‘‘Magic Moments’’ and ‘‘What the Adult ABE/GED Program for Kent and with Thomas Howrey as the post- World Needs Now is Love.’’ Through Sussex counties, Reuben accepted a po- master. this successful partnership, Hal and sition as an academic counselor for the Today, Leeds has much to be proud Burt Bacharach were nominated for engineering technology and business of. The residents enjoy the outdoors four Academy Awards and won the curriculum at the Delaware Technical through use of their golf course, parks, Oscar for best song in the 1969 film and Community College, Terry Cam- baseball diamonds, basketball courts, ‘‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’’ pus. There, he also worked as a vet- and a swimming pool. The community with ‘‘Raindrops.’’ eran’s counselor, activities coordinator also boasts an award-winning school Hal David also works on legislative and as the Terry Campus representa- system and the Leeds City Library. efforts as a board member on the tive at the Dover Air Force Base. The people of Leeds are known for American Society of Composers, Au- A man of extraordinary service, Reu- their strong work ethic and caring at- thors, and Publishers, ASCAP, and led ben has served as president of the cen- titude towards others, making it a the battle against source licensing. tral Delaware branch of the National great place to live and raise a family. During Hal’s time as chairman and Association for the Advancement of In honor of the city’s 125th anniver- CEO of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Colored People, president of the local sary, officials have organized a wonder- he helped launch the Songwriters Hall chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- ful celebration that includes a family of Fame Gallery at the Grammy Mu- nity, Inc., a faithful member of the Mt. steak fry at the golf course, family seum in Los Angeles. Zion African Methodist Episcopal games, a basketball and golf tour- Hal’s achievements have earned rec- Church and a member of the Dover nament, a 5K run, trap shoot, dances, ognition on a local and international City Council serving from 1989 until his fireworks, and a parade. stage. He has been inducted into the retirement earlier this year. While a I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member of Dover City Council, Reuben congratulating Leeds, ND, and its resi- and the Songwriter Hall of Fame, held a number of leadership positions dents on their first 125 years and in which honors the most popular songs including the chair of the Legislative wishing them well in the future. By from around the world. He was also the and Finance Committee, the chair of honoring Leeds and all other historic first non-British award recipient to re- the Civilian Pension Committee and a small towns of North Dakota, we keep ceive the Recording Academy and Ivor member of the Downtown Dover Part- the great pioneering frontier spirit Novello Award bestowed by the British nership Committee. alive for future generations. It is places Performing Rights Society. I commend Seeing the need for a greater under- such as Leeds that have helped shape him on his impressive lyricist career standing and appreciation of the arts this country into what it is today, that has entertained countless Ameri- and culture among Dover’s inner city which is why this fine community is cans and citizens around the world. Hal citizens, Reuben founded the Inner City deserving of our recognition. David is a dedicated and talented lyri- Cultural League, Inc. in 1971. The Leeds has a proud past and a bright cist and friend, and I am pleased to join league provides scores of inner city future.∑

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Jul 11, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S23MY1.000 S23MY1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 7570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 6 May 23, 2011 LIDGERWOOD, NORTH DAKOTA ing, Country Style Beauty Salon, Ag our great State. He recognized and be- ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am Alliance, a grocery store, and a seniors lieved that one of the qualities that pleased today to recognize a commu- center. The New England Public School made our Nation so great is that our nity in North Dakota that is cele- sits at the north end of Main Street Founding Fathers were God fearing and brating its 125th anniversary. On July and provides a high quality education led with their hearts and minds open to 29–31, the residents of Lidgerwood will to all of its students. New England is the Creator. gather to celebrate their community’s known for its sense of community and The passing of Reverend Soboleff history and founding. is an excellent place to live and raise a leaves a void that we can never hope to The city of Lidgerwood was estab- family. fill. The Native elders of Alaska are lished as the Soo Railroad pushed west- The citizens of New England have or- unique culture bearers of our history, ward in the summer of 1886. George ganized numerous activities to cele- land, and people. They are a vital link Lidgerwood, for whom the town is brate their 125th anniversary. Some of between the past and present; the con- named, along with General W. D. the activities include dances, basket- nection between two worlds, the old Washburn and R. N. Ink, platted the ball and volleyball tournaments, an an- and new. They also have a significant original townsite. tique tractor pull and show, a parade, responsibility to ensure that future Today, Lidgerwood is a vibrant com- an arts and craft show, a bake sale, a generations know who they are and munity, with several area attractions. car show, games, and a derby. from where they came, by telling the Residents enjoy the town’s golf course, I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in stories and passing on the oral tradi- swimming pool, recreation park, the congratulating New England, ND, and tions of Alaska Native cultures that American Legion Park, and camping. its residents on the first 125 years and have struggled to maintain survival. The people of Lidgerwood also care in wishing them well through the next Reverend Soboleff was born Novem- about preserving the history and herit- century. By honoring New England and ber 14, 1908, on Killisnoo, a small island age of their town, which can be seen in all the other historic small towns of village near Admiralty Island, north of the Lidgerwood Museum and the Bagg North Dakota, we keep the great pio- Angoon in southeast Alaska. His moth- Bonanza Farm. The town is also home neering frontier spirit alive for future er was Tlingit Indian and his father to the Ann Thielman Performing Arts generations. It is places such as New was the son of a Russian Orthodox Center and a wonderful public school. England that have helped to shape this priest serving in southeast Alaska. In Lidgerwood is known for its sense of country into what it is today, which is his home four languages were spoken: community and is an excellent place to why this fine community is deserving Russian, German, English, and Tlingit. raise a family. of our recognition. Reverend Soboleff’s life was one of sac- In honor of the city’s 125th anniver- New England has a proud past and a rifice and public service. But he cer- sary, officials have organized a celebra- bright future.∑ tainly would not have viewed his serv- tion that includes a softball and golf f ice as a sacrifice. tournament, a classic car show, an an- Reverend Soboleff was appointed to REMEMBERING REV. DR. WALTER serve as minister of the Tlingit Pres- tique tractor show, street dances, SOBOLEFF games, food vendors and much more. byterian Memorial Church in Juneau. I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in ∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, it He ventured from his village on June congratulating Lidgerwood, ND, and was only a few short years ago, in Oc- 14, 1940, on a steamer and landed in Ju- its residents on their first 125 years and tober of 2008, that I stood before this neau well before the era of civil rights. in wishing them well in the future. By body to honor one of Alaska’s most To his dismay he was greeted with honoring Lidgerwood and all other his- cherished elders, the Reverend Doctor signs in restaurant windows that said toric small towns of North Dakota, we Walter A. Soboleff, in commemoration ‘‘No dogs or Indians’’ and turned away keep the great pioneering frontier spir- of his 100th birthday. when he tried to rent a room. But he it alive for future generations. It is Today, I come before you with a was not the kind of man to let a bad places such as Lidgerwood that have heavy heart, to share with you news of situation get the better of him. Instead helped shape this country into what it the passing of that distinguished and of feeling sorry for himself, he felt is today, which is why this fine com- revered Tlingit elder and leader. On sorry for the innkeeper. munity is deserving of our recognition. this day I ask that we honor the life of In response, and in his way, he de- Lidgerwood has a proud past and a an extraordinary man and remember cided to open the doors of his church to bright future.∑ his inspirational journey. any and all who sought to worship God. At 102, on Sunday May 22, 2011, dur- f In the midst of a time of racial bias, ing the breaking light of that morn- Reverend Soboleff created within his NEW ENGLAND, NORTH DAKOTA ing’s first dawn, the Reverend Doctor church, a wonderful diversity of people ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I Walter A. Soboleff quietly stepped from all races. His greatest message wish to recognize a community in from a restful sleep into the Northern was for people to love one another—he North Dakota that will be celebrating winds, into the budding spring of the often said that the greatest gift of civ- its 125th anniversary. On July 14–17, Southeast forest, to begin his final ilization is for people to know who the residents of New England will gath- flourishing journey from Earth to they are and to love each other regard- er to celebrate their community’s his- heaven. less, because when there is love, there tory and founding. Reverend Soboleff is often described is peace. New England was the first townsite as a man of God. His encouraging and Reverend Soboleff received a bach- in Hettinger County, and was origi- often humorous words and outlook on elor’s degree in education in 1937 from nally named Mayflower. It later be- life served as a beacon of light to so Dubuque University in Iowa, and a di- came known as New England City. On many who had the honor and privilege vinity degree in 1940. He was awarded June 8, 1894, the new post master, Hor- to know him. His consistently positive an honorary doctor of divinity by Du- ace W. Smith, shortened the name to words were not only eloquent but also buque University in 1952 and an hon- simply New England, noting that most inspirational, and one could say they orary doctor of humanities by the Uni- early settlers were from Vermont and were truly words inspired by God. versity of Alaska Fairbanks in 1968. He Massachusetts, two of the New England Reverend Soboleff was active and was also the first Alaska Native to States. present during most of Alaska’s his- serve on the Alaska State Board of Today, New England is a vibrant, ag- tory. In 1957, he was in Juneau to open Education, where he served as chair- ricultural community in southwestern the Republican Convention Invocation. man. North Dakota. It is home to, among He was our State’s eldest Republican He was truly a man of distinction other things, Dakota West Credit and indeed more than just a witness, and grace and a pillar of traditional Union, Top Line Auto, Riverside Lodg- the living embodiment of the history of and modern society. He served seven

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