June 12, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1271 The Rosenstiel School, located in proximity students’ growth in all areas—academic service. However, this did not mark the end of to so many vital natural resources on Virginia growth, athletic and extra-curricular growth, his public service. In 1977 he became Director Key, enhances the learning experience of its and spiritual growth. There are few members of the Congressional Research Service, and graduate students through substantial re- of the Moeller family who have done as much worked to establish the CRS as a premier and search opportunities. Project INSTAR seeks to as Mike Cameron has over the years to help reliable research institution for Members of help public school teachers gain hands-on Moeller establish and cultivate this proud tradi- Congress. He retired from CRS in 1985. knowledge of ocean sciences through their tion. Gil Gude spent a great amount of time fo- close involvement with this research. It annu- If you talk to Mike’s players, it’s clear he’s cusing on his greatest passion—the Potomac ally invites fifty K–12 teachers from public been a positive force in the lives of countless River. He helped found the Potomac River schools in Miami-Dade County to participate in young people in the Greater Cincinnati area. Basin Consortium and took many trips to ex- the program. But his legacy at Moeller is not limited to the plore the small communities surrounding the This year marks its 10th anniversary. I baseball diamond. During his decades at river. He wrote two books about the upriver would like to reiterate its significance as one Moeller, Coach Cameron earned the gratitude towns and viewed these tight-knit communities of the top science programs, which actively and respect of thousands of students he didn’t and the river as sources of immense history enhances the development of K–12 teachers. coach, as well as that of countless Moeller and cultural importance. He shared his wis- Engagement in this Institute helps teachers parents and faculty members. Coach Cameron dom with others, teaching courses at George- implement their experiences at Project also has the admiration of many Americans, town University on history and the environ- INSTAR into their own curriculum, benefiting from local fans of Moeller baseball to parents ment. countless public school students in science who have taken their children to watch one of classes. the multiple players he helped to reach the big Our Nation mourns the passing of Gilbert I am grateful to the many professors and leagues. Gude. He was a model of bipartisan coopera- school teachers who have made Project On behalf of the United States Congress, I tion who left a legacy that serves as an inspi- INSTAR a reality. This innovative program salute my friend, Coach Mike Cameron, on a ration for us all. spreads opportunity for hands-on experience long and distinguished career that is a source To Gil Gude’s family, please know that you to so many teachers. I proudly ask you to join of pride for the entire Moeller family and the are in our hearts and prayers. We share your me in recognizing Dr. Healy and everyone people of Southwest Ohio. grief during this painful time, but are proud to who has participated in this unique partner- f celebrate this extraordinary American’s life of ship. service and accomplishment. TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN f GILBERT GUDE f TRIBUTE TO COACH MIKE CAMERON HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN TRIBUTE TO JAMIE COE OF MARYLAND HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER Tuesday, June 12, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Tuesday, June 12, 2007 today to pay tribute to the life of former Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, in Ohio gressman Gilbert Gude and to reflect on his Tuesday, June 12, 2007 and elsewhere this week, thousands of Ameri- remarkable public career. Gil Gude was a man cans are saluting the contributions of a great of great civic vision who served his community Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I coaching legend. Mike Cameron, the longtime with great passion and dedication. He served rise to honor and remember the life of Jamie baseball coach at Moeller High School in Cin- in this body with great distinction from 1967– Coe, the beloved Detroit area entertainer and cinnati, OH, has announced his retirement 77, representing Maryland’s Eighth Congres- musician, who passed away on January 27, after 39 seasons—bringing to a close what the sional District, which I am now honored to rep- 2007. Cincinnati Enquirer has aptly described as resent. For over five decades, Jamie Coe inspired ‘‘one of the greatest high school coaching ca- Gil Gude led a remarkable life. He grew up generations of Americans through music. Born reers in Ohio history.’’ on a farm near Rockville, Maryland, where he by the name of George Colovas in Highland, developed a deep love of nature. He an- Coach Cameron compiled a record of 767– Michigan, Jamie Coe’s musical abilities were swered his country’s call to duty in 1943, join- 303 during his career as coach of the Moeller discovered by singer Bobby Darin during a ing the Army Medical Corps during World War Crusader baseball team, a record that in- performance at the Cavalcade of Stars show II. He served in the Maryland House of Dele- cludes four state championships. His retire- at the Michigan State Fair Coliseum in 1959. gates from 1953–57 and in the State Senate ment announcement came just weeks after he Darin named Colovas ‘‘Jamie Coe’’ after a from 1963–68. reached a key milestone in his decorated song he wrote called ‘‘Jamie Boy,’’ and signed coaching career: on April 30, 2007, Coach Elected to Congress in 1966, Gil Gude him to Addison Records label. Later, Jamie Cameron became the ‘‘All-time Winningest’’ made his mark as a creative legislator whose also recorded songs for Big Top and ABC Division I baseball coach in Ohio history with ideas crossed party lines. He did not accept Paramount labels a win against LaSalle High School at the new ‘‘conservative’’ or ‘‘liberal’’ labeling but rather Crosley Field in Blue Ash, OH. worked with great personal integrity to do what Since then, Jamie Coe led a successful rock The numbers tell a great story, but not the he believed was right for his Nation. Even as and roll music career, during which his re- whole story. As a member of the Moeller High a member of the Republican Party, he op- markable voice drew countless loyal fans. School Class of 1968—one of our school’s posed the Vietnam War, called for the im- After forming the popular Detroit band ‘‘Jamie first graduating classes—I’ve known Mike for peachment of President Nixon, worked to limit Coe and the Gigolos,’’ he performed nightly decades. Before he became the baseball cigarette advertisement, and fought to restrict before packed crowds at local Detroit night coach at Moeller, Mike was an assistant foot- handgun ownership. clubs. While he was best known for his hit ball coach under another Moeller legend, Gude was a devoted environmentalist. He song ‘‘The Fool’’ and numerous appearances Gerry Faust, where he coached me during my worked to improve air quality in the District, on Dick Clark’s television broadcast ‘‘American junior and senior years. We also knew each save wild horses in the West, and create the Bandstand,’’ Jamie Coe also donated his time other through our neighbors and our mutual C & O National Historical Park, among his to numerous philanthropic causes. He per- interest in community service. many other accomplishments. In 1975 he formed regularly to raise money for charities Since my graduation nearly 40 years ago, spent a Congressional recess leading a 400- like multiple sclerosis, leukemia, and for the I’ve watched Moeller build a proud national mile trip down the Potomac River in an at- Livonia Symphony Orchestra. reputation for all-around excellence in Catholic tempt to give it a national designation. Madam Speaker, although the legendary education, and Mike has always been a big Gude resigned from Congress in 1977 after Jamie Coe passed away on Saturday, January part of it. The Moeller tradition emphasizes a decade of dedicated and compassionate 27, 2007, his memory will live on in the hearts

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Through at the age of 93. service to our community and our country. these diplomatic efforts and others, Romania In 1948, after graduating from East Side f is ensuring an Eastern Europe that is peaceful High School, serving in the United States and stable for freedom and prosperity to take Navy, and graduating from Columbia Univer- RECOGNIZING MS. ROSA GIBBS ON root. sity, Albert William joined his father in the HER CELEBRATING HER ONE The country is also playing a growing eco- business. He, too, brought fresh ideas, and HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY nomic role in the region. On January 1, 2007, Schagen’s began to emphasize corrective Romania entered the European Union, after shoes and appliances for children. In 1951, Al- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS achieving a decade of substantial economic bert married Mina Heines, a fellow Paterson OF NEW YORK development even in the face of a global eco- native, and they purchased a home in Glen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic recession. Romania is embracing a free Rock, where Albert still resides. They were market while fostering the growth of a new blessed with a daughter, Wendy and two Tuesday, June 12, 2007 middle class that will serve as a key to a suc- sons, Donald and Kurt. In 1963, young Albert Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today cessful economic society. Romania is becom- became the new proprietor. in honor of a woman celebrating a milestone ing an economic engine for its neighbors to Over the years, the clientele of Schagen’s so few are able to attain, her One Hundredth the East and West. has represented a cross section of Paterson Birthday. Ms. Rosa Gibbs was born June 21, Inducted to NATO only 3 years ago, Roma- and the region. It has included professionals, 1907, in Georgetown, South Carolina. She is nia is already an active participant in NATO doctors, lawyers, judges and political leaders, the daughter of Shedwick and Anne Jenkins operations and has contributed troops to both as well as many tradesmen and service per- Gibbs. U.S. wars, with NATO troops in Afghanistan sonnel. The final owner, Albert W. Schagen, Ms. Rosa Gibbs graduated from Howard and with around 500 military personnel in Iraq. who devoted six decades to this multi- High School in South Carolina in 1925. After The Romanian military is playing an honorable generational family business, retired on March graduation, she moved to New York City and cooperative role in providing security in 31, 2007, writing the final chapter of where she lived for over five decades. For the numerous spots throughout the globe. Schagen’s Shoes’ history. Schagen’s Shoes past twenty years she has resided in Florida, I ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming was a vital part of the community for 117 though at heart I know she will always be a Foreign Minister Cioroianu and the Romanian years, and the generations of customers that New Yorker. delegation to the United States. Congress will were served so well over the years will surely Ms. Gibbs is a testament to aging beau- continue to promote a strong cooperative rela- miss the dedication and expertise of the tifully. She regularly attends church, and is of tionship between our two countries and I thank Schagen family. both sound mind and body. Ms. Gibbs will be the Foreign Minister for his service. The job of a United States Congressman in- celebrating her birthday with her friends and f volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing loved ones on June 23, 2007 at the Wayman compares to recognizing the efforts of family Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in TRIBUTE TO SCHAGEN’S SHOES businesses like Schagen’s Shoes. Jacksonville, Florida. Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our col- Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. leagues, the members of the Schagen family, Ms. Gibbs’ life and honor her birth. OF NEW JERSEY all those who have been touched by their car- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing service, and me in recognizing the out- join me in celebrating the One Hundredth Tuesday, June 12, 2007 standing contributions of this business to the Birthday of Ms. Rosa Gibbs. Northern New Jersey community and beyond. f Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would f like to call to your attention the work of an out- WELCOMING THE ROMANIAN standing business, Schagen’s Shoes, which IN HONOR OF STEPHEN B. KAHN DELEGATION will be closing its doors after 117 years of dedicated service to its clients, and by exten- HON. SAM FARR HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ sion, to the greater community. OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS It is only fitting that Schagen’s Shoes and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Schagen family be honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 ever known, for all they have provided to the Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise as co- residents of Paterson as they fulfilled their honor the memory of Mr. Stephen B. Kahn, chair of the Romanian Caucus to welcome American Dream. philanthropist, political progressive, and inno- Foreign Minister Adrian Cioroianu of Romania The history of Schagen’s Shoes began in vator, who passed away on Friday, April 27, to the United States. Foreign Minister 1888, when Willem Schagen arrived in 2007, at the age of 96. Cioroianu represents an increasingly pivotal Paterson, NJ from the Netherlands. Having Stephen was born in St. Louis, MO, on June ally in our country’s efforts to preserve global been an apprentice shoemaker in his native 8, 1910. In his youth he called both San Fran- security, prosperity, and democracy. land, he decided to open a shop at 176 Lewis cisco and New York home, and finally settled Foreign Minister Cioroianu picked up the Street. At this shop he repaired shoes, but it in Manhattan with his mother. She was an reins of Romania’s diplomatic corps just 2 was sales of ‘‘ready made’’ shoes that really early feminist and supporter of Margaret San- months ago and he is already proving his made the business take off. In 1894, Willem ger; her political activities surely encouraged commitment to a strong transatlantic unity in married Reinoutje Eelman and built a house, the development of his own progressive ideas. his visit. Foreign Minister Cioroianu’s delega- said to be the first in the area with indoor He returned to California to reunite with his fa- tion hopes to plan an April 2008 NATO sum- plumbing, across from the shop. In 1909, ther and later earned a degree in journalism mit to be hosted in his country, discuss global Willem had another building erected at what is from the University of Oregon at Eugene. He antiterrorism initiatives with his counterparts now 394 21st Avenue. It housed the business, completed a law degree at the University of here, and collaborate with them on regional an apartment for the family upstairs, and an Tennessee and worked in the legal division of security issues. The delegation’s agenda is a attic, which later became a third floor to ac- the Tennessee Valley Authority. symbol of a Romania that is steadfast in its re- commodate his 10 children. During World War II, he was drafted into the sponsible pursuit of global welfare. With the move, business grew, and in 1917 Army and served with the 7th Armored Divi- Romania has played a leading geopolitical Willem’s son Albert joined in the store. Soon, sion in Europe. Stephen and his wife, Ruth, role as a regional power in Eastern Europe Albert married Rose Zuercher, and they had 2 then moved to Carmel and he began a suc- with its position at the crossroads of Europe children, Albert William and Rose Claire. Al- cessful career in the timber business as a and Russia. The country recently hosted an bert brought new ideas, adding comfort and conservationist and champion of healthy tim- Organization for Security and Co-operation in orthopedic shoes. In 1930, Willem and ber practices. He also supported the ACLU,

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