7642 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 6 May 23, 2011 will be composed of many elements that rep- musicians and fans of his music whose lives Virginia. Throughout the years, Mr. Psaromatis resent Syrian culture such as the Arches of he has touched, and me in recognizing Mr. also worked in various offices in Ohio, Balti- Palmyra, Amphitheater of Basra, Syrian Arch, John Paul ‘‘Bucky’’ Pizzarelli. more, MD and also provided Social Security and the Arabic Fountain and will include Dam- f benefits overseas in Athens, Greece and ascene roses. Frankfurt, Germany. In 1990, Mr. Psaromatis Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. returned to the United States to continue pub- recognition of the grand opening of the Cleve- THOMAS STANTON KILBANE lic service work in the Chicago Northwest So- land Syrian Cultural Garden, the newest edi- cial Security Office. He has served the Jeffer- tion to Cleveland’s historic Cultural Gardens. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH son Park community for nearly 21 years. f OF OHIO As District Manager, Mr. Psaromatis has made an enormous impact on the community. TRIBUTE TO JOHN PAUL ‘‘BUCKY’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He did so by giving speeches about Social PIZZARELLI Monday, May 23, 2011 Security benefits and programs at airports, Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in business and community centers. In order to HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. remembrance of Mr. Thomas Stanton Kilbane, establish guidelines on how to best serve the OF NEW JERSEY one of Cleveland’s top litigators, who passed public, Mr. Psaromatis met with Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES away on April 28, 2011. and Senatorial Aides. He has also fought for Monday, May 23, 2011 Born in 1941, Mr. Kilbane was raised in the large Polish population in Jefferson Park Cleveland, Ohio. He attended St. Ignatius Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to provide better resources. High School and later John Carroll University. call to your attention the life of a truly out- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a deeply grateful During his time at John Carroll, Mr. Kilbane standing individual, Mr. John Paul ‘‘Bucky’’ community and with enormous appreciation for participated in its Reserve Officer Training Pizzarelli, who is recognized as an exceptional decades of dedication to public service and Corps. Upon graduating as valedictorian of his and influential jazz guitarist. Bucky Pizzarelli providing assistance to communities in Amer- class, Tom moved to Chicago and attended hails from my hometown of Paterson, New ica and overseas, I thank Mr. Anthony law school at Northwestern University where Jersey, where he was honored by his admir- Psaromatis for his extraordinary leadership he was chosen for its law review. ers at Paterson Day on Saturday, May 21st, and selfless commitment to his family and In 1966, Mr. Kilbane joined the international 2011. staff at the Chicago Northwest Social Security Bucky was born and raised in Paterson, law firm of Squire Sanders. However, during Office. Thank you, Tony, and we wish you, where he learned to play guitar and banjo at 1968 and 1969, Tom served his country in the Martha, your sons, Michael and Anthony, a young age. He truly has music in his blood, Vietnam War. As a captain, he served in a daughter-in-law Bridget, and granddaughters, as he learned his craft from his uncles, who transportation group and was awarded a Kallie and Kirie all the happiness in the future. were musicians. His first professional engage- Bronze Star for combat. f ment came at the ripe age of 17, when he After arriving home from Vietnam, Mr. Kilbane returned to Squire Sanders and was 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOLANO joined Vaughn Monroe’s Dance Band. He COMMUNITY COLLEGE honed his skills with Monroe’s ensemble for made a partner at the firm in 1976. Tom spe- several years, although his career was briefly cialized in areas such as antitrust law, product interrupted when he was called to serve his liability and contracts. He served as a member HON. GEORGE MILLER country in Europe during the Second World of Squire Sanders’ management committee OF CALIFORNIA War as a member of the U.S. Army. and he chaired the litigation practice between IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1996 and 2006. In 1952, Bucky became a staff musician for Monday, May 23, 2011 NBC, eventually joining the house band for Mr. Kilbane was one of the most successful famed television host Johnny Carson. He has and reputable lawyers to work at Squire Sand- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. played alongside major acts such as Dion and ers and in the Cleveland area. Throughout his Speaker, I rise with my colleagues Congress- the Belmonts, Benny Goodman, and his close career he was welcomed into groups such as man DAN LUNGREN and Congressman JOHN friend and fellow guitar great Les Paul. the International Academy of Trial Lawyers GARAMENDI to recognize the sixty-fifth anniver- Bucky is no stranger to Washington, DC. He and the American College of Trial Lawyers. sary of the founding of Solano Community visited the White House several times, per- He was also recognized with numerous College. The College has provided genera- forming for President Ronald Reagan, fellow awards such as Best Lawyers’ ‘‘bet-the-com- tions of Solano County residents with high musician President Bill Clinton, and former pany’’ litigator in 2009 and the Cardinal quality education programs that prepare a di- First Lady Pat Nixon. Bellarmine award from his alma mater, St. Ig- verse student population to participate in to- In addition to his professional successes, natius High School, in 2011. day’s local and global communities. Bucky is a committed family man. His sons, Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Solano College had its inception in 1945 John and Martin, his daughter, Mary, and his in remembrance of Mr. Thomas Kilbane. I ex- when the California State Department of Edu- daughter-in-law, Jessica, have all carried on tend my condolences to his wife, Sally; five cation authorized the Governing Board of the the Pizzarelli legacy as musicians. Bucky has children; four grandchildren; and four siblings. Vallejo Unified School District to establish a collaborated with them on many of their re- f junior college on the campus of Vallejo Senior cordings. High School. Classes for junior college stu- Later, Bucky returned to serve his home- HONORING ANTHONY PSAROMATIS dents started in the fall of 1945 with fewer town of Paterson as a member of the music than 100 students. In the fall of 1957, the faculty at William Paterson University, passing HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Governing Board of the Vallejo Unified School on his talents to the next generation of New OF ILLINOIS District voted to separate the junior college Jersey musicians. His tireless energy and en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES completely from the high school. Vallejo Junior College began offering summer classes in thusiasm for his art should serve as an exam- Monday, May 23, 2011 ple for all Americans. 1964, and enrollment increased to 1,000 stu- Today, Bucky resides with his wife, Ruth, in Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in dents that year. Saddle River, New Jersey, not too far from his recognition of Anthony Psaromatis, District In 1965, the voters of Solano County voted roots in Paterson. A true renaissance man, he Manager of the Chicago Social Security Ad- overwhelmingly to establish a separate com- continues to be an avid painter in addition to ministration, Northwest Office. After over 45 munity college district. At the same time, his musical talents. years of service and numerous awards for his seven trustees were elected to the new gov- The job of a United States Congressman in- dedication and commitment to public service, erning board, representing the committees of volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing Mr. Psaromatis will be retiring on May 31, the district. compares to learning about and recognizing 2011. In the short span of a year, the new board individuals like Bucky Pizzarelli. Mr. Psaromatis has worked in offices selected a new Superintendent/President, Dr. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- around the Nation and around the world. He N. Dallas Evans, and then proceeded to name leagues, Bucky’s family and friends, all the began his career in 1965 in Huntington, West a committee of fourteen members to select a

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