June 24, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1193 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HUNGARY CELEBRATING FREE- also deployed an Operational Mentoring and words borne out, as their Borough has grown DOM EVENTS AND THE CENTEN- Liaison Team, which operates in partnership from meeting the needs of pre-World War I NIAL ANNIVERSARY OF PRESI- with the Ohio National Guard and other United America to the present day. DENT RONALD REAGAN States military personnel in . Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join More recently, ’s military has taken me today in congratulating the Borough of HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE over command of a joint battalion on the Bal- Elverson and its storied history on the occa- kans in support of NATO missions, and Hun- OF OHIO sion of its 100th anniversary and to extend gary’s Pa´pa Airbase is the home base of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best wishes to all its citizens—past, present Strategic Airlift Consortium’s C–17 operations and future. Friday, June 24, 2011 for NATO missions. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I am con- The and Hungary share com- f gratulating Hungary on the series of events mon values of democracy, rule of law, separa- which pay tribute to the lasting idea of free- tion of powers, cultural diversity, religious tol- PERSONAL EXPLANATION dom and the principles of liberty. Hungry will erance, and social mobility; and the United erect a statue in commemoration of the cen- States is home to approximately 1.5 million HON. JARED POLIS Hungarian-Americans. tennial anniversary of President Ronald Rea- OF COLORADO gan’s birth. Hungary will honor President I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- lating Hungary on the commemorative events IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reagan for his contribution toward ending the to honor the legacy of Ronald Reagan in the Friday, June, 24, 2011 Cold War and promoting democracy and lib- region; recognizing Hungary as an important erty in Central Europe. In addition, Hungary is Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I was not present strategic partner of the United States in Eu- hosting the Hungarian Freedom Dinner and for a vote on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Had rope; and commending Hungary for reaffirming establishing the Hungarian Freedom Award. I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on its commitment to transatlantic values, the I also note that Hungary formally and sym- rollcall vote 491. principles of constitutionalism, and democracy; bolically overcame the legacy of Communism and contributing to the stability of the region. by having recently passed a new Constitution, f We wish Hungary a prosperous future. replacing its previous, temporary Constitution HONORING PASTOR WILLIE JACK- rooted in the Soviet era, to solidify the rule of f SON ON HIS TWENTY FIVE law. HONORING THE BOROUGH OF YEARS OF MINISTRY In addition, I recognize Hungary as an im- ELVERSON, CHESTER COUNTY, portant strategic partner of the U.S. in Europe, PENNSYLVANIA ON ITS 100TH and commend the country for reaffirming its ANNIVERSARY HON. MIKE PENCE commitment to transatlantic values, the prin- OF INDIANA ciples of constitutionalism, and republican gov- HON. JIM GERLACH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment; and contributing to the stability of the OF PENNSYLVANIA Friday, June 24, 2011 region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hungary is a member of the North Atlantic Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Friday, June 24, 2011 Treaty Organization and is an ally of the U.S. honor the steadfast and sacrificial service of Hungary has been an important ally of the Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pastor Willie James Jackson, Sr., of Union U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan, and recently congratulate the Borough of Elverson, Chester Missionary Baptist Church in Muncie, Indiana. gave invaluable assistance in freeing the two County, Pennsylvania on its 100th anniver- Pastor Jackson has been a leader not only in American journalists captured in Libya. sary. his church, but in his community, for twenty Historically, Hungarians have fought for the Elverson celebrates March 14, 1911 as the five years now, and I applaud his work and ideals of freedom, popular sovereignty, the day it was incorporated as a borough. It was dedication. rule of law, and the cause of liberty at home on that day that the arguments for and against Pastor Jackson became the shepherd of and abroad, most notably in 1848, 1956 and incorporation were presented to Judge Hemp- Union Missionary Baptist Church in 1986. His 1989. Michael Kovats de Fabriczy fought for, hill at the Chester County Courthouse. The ar- heart for service and missions has taken him and died defending America’s independence guments in favor of incorporation were prin- across the country and the continent of Africa, during the American Revolution in Charleston, cipally: (1) the need by the residents to govern but he has never forgotten his community at South Carolina. In the Revolution and Free- themselves and to use their own taxes for im- home. He has served on many civic, commu- dom fight of 1956, Hungarians rose up against provements such as a public water supply and nity, and religious organizations in Muncie and communist rule first within the eastern bloc street lighting; (2) the need for their own poll- the surrounding area, and he is currently a countries. In 1989, Hungary was the first ing place; and (3) the need for an independent member of the Collective Coalition of Con- country to open its border and allowed refu- school system. The main arguments against cerned Clergy, third vice-president of the gees from East to cross. Hungary incorporation were: (1) the town had not Northeastern district Sunday School and BTU became the first among the former Soviet bloc grown sufficiently, and (2) the new responsibil- Congress, board member on the Whitely countries to transition to a Western-style par- ities would create an undue tax burden. Neighborhood Association, and is a board liamentary democracy. In weighing these issues, Judge Hemphill member for the Muncie Black Expo. In transatlantic relations, between 1995 and felt that the democratic process would help Those who know Pastor Jackson know him 2004, Hungary played a critical role in imple- ensure that the new responsibilities would not as a kind and generous man. He strives to menting the Dayton Peace Accords in the Bal- necessarily result in taxes that were either unify and bring together people from all walks kans by allowing its airbase at Tasza´r to be ‘‘burdensome’’ or ‘‘ruinous’’ and stated: of life, and he is greatly respected throughout used by coalition forces transiting the region. ‘‘. . . if men of good judgment, careful, eco- the community. A loving husband, father to nomical, and cautious, were placed in charge Between April 2003 and December 2004, of the Borough’s business and development three children, and grandfather to two grand- Hungary helped stabilize Iraq by deploying a such would not necessarily be the result. The children, Pastor Jackson has also mentored 300-strong battalion to Iraq as part of the outcome, must of necessity, be dependent and cared for countless others in the commu- Multi-National Force, and in 2003 allowed the upon the action of the electors themselves, nity and in his church over his many years of Tasza´r airbase to be used for training the Free as in the case in every elective munici- ministry. Iraqi Forces. pality.’’ I congratulate Pastor Jackson for his twenty Since 2006, Hungary has led a Provincial Over the years, the citizens of Elverson five influential years of service, and thank him Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan and has have seen the wisdom of Judge Hemphill’s for his many contributions to the community

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