E1120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 3, 2008 as part of the ceremony on June 7, 2008 the HONORING RETIRED JUSTICE MAY 20, 2008. family will be honored with the dedication of a WILLIAM WAIBLE EDWARD S. HUBBARD, Jr., Esq., statue in the late Governor’s honor. Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel, Office of Congressman Albert R. Wynn. Because of its historic nature, Corydon is a HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the mem- well-known regional tourist destination. The OF NEW YORK bers of the ‘‘D.C. Divas,’’ also make up the community hosts weekly events from early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority spring until late fall, usually centered around Mental Health Task Force. We are writing to Tuesday, June 3, 2008 strongly urge you to support H. Con. Res. the historic town square. Some of the better- 134, which establishes the month of July as attended events include the annual Halloween Mr. REYNOLDS. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to honor a truly re- Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority parade, summer band concerts, an annual re- Mental Health Awareness Month. enactment of the Battle of Corydon, and a spected and dedicated public servant. Re- As friends and fellow advocates, we wit- long string of country and bluegrass perform- cently retired Justice William Waible has spent nessed Ms. Campbell’s tireless efforts to edu- ances. over 25 years serving as a town justice for the cate people throughout the country about Town of Clarence. Justice Waible is a man of mental health. Because a member of her Few locations in our Nation have such a re- exemplary character who has given the people family suffers with mental illness, she knew markable and storied past, and it is an honor of Western New York gracious service not firsthand that the disease is a leading cause of disability in the United States. One out of and privilege to represent this community in only in the courtroom, but in the community, Congress. I want to congratulate Corydon on every four American families is affected by as well. mental illness. its Bicentennial, and look forward to seeing A graduate of the University of Rochester In her own search for information and how this unique and wonderful town thrives for and Albany Law School, Justice Waible has services, Ms. Campbell found compassionate decades to come. been a town justice since 1982. He practiced support within the community of people, law for over 40 years and has served as a who like her, had loved ones struggling with f Professor at Erie Community College for 21 the disease. She also discovered that minori- ties suffering from mental illness lack access years. to culturally and linguistically competent IN HONOR OF DR. GEORGE Justice Waible has worked as a criminal BLUMENTAL mental health care. Compounding these and civil lawyer, an arbitrator for the American challenges are the cultural stigma associ- Arbitration Association, an Administration ated with mental health diagnosis and treat- Hearing Officer for the Erie County Health De- ment, and a dearth of education and re- HON. SAM FARR partment, and as counsel to the Erie County sources for minority families supporting a mentally ill loved. Always one to do what- OF CALIFORNIA Legislature. In the community, Justice Waible has been ever she could to solve a problem, Ms. Camp- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bell joined several other people from black a member of many community organizations communities in Los Angeles to found the Na- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 including the Clarence Lions Club, the Clar- tional Alliance for the Mentally Ill—Urban ence Historical Society, the Clarence Concert Los Angeles. Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today on Association, the Millard Fillmore Suburban Establishing July as Bebe Moore Campbell behalf of myself and Representatives ANNA Hospital Liaison Committee, the Board of Di- National Minority Mental Health Awareness ESHOO and MIKE HONDA to honor Dr. George rectors of the Community Action Organization, Month will raise awareness about mental ill- ness and mental health disparities among Blumenthal, a distinguished professor of as- the Friends of the Clarence Library, and the tronomy and astrophysics, on the occasion of minorities nationwide. This modest effort Council of Advisors at Villa Maria College. will improve public health by encouraging his inauguration as Chancellor at University of In addition to his involvement in various the expansion of vital care in underserved California, Santa Cruz. community organizations, Justice Waible has communities in every state. Chancellor Blumenthal has been a scholar also coached children’s soccer, softball and Ms. Campbell, a noted author whose works and academic leader both at UC Santa Cruz baseball. became New York Times bestsellers, died on Justice Waible is, without a doubt, an asset November 27, 2006 of brain cancer complica- and within the University of California system. tions. By this time, she had become a na- He served as chair of the UC Academic Sen- to Western New York. The kind of commit- tional spokeswoman for minority mental ate for 2004–05. He was the faculty represent- ment Justice Waible has made to his commu- health issues, using her celebrity status and ative to the UC Regents from 2003–2005 and nity is something rarely seen, and should be creativity to address the issues surrounding chaired the UC Santa Cruz division of Aca- applauded. mental illness. Her last works before her demic Senate from 2001–2003. His research Madam Speaker, in recognition of Justice death included the best selling novel ‘‘72 investigates the origin of structure in the uni- William Waible’s remarkable contributions to Hour Hold,’’ a book about a mother’s strug- gle to get aid for her mentally ill daughter, verse and the role dark matter plays in the for- the community, I ask this Honorable Body to join me in honoring him, in grateful apprecia- and the children’s book, ‘‘Sometimes My mation and evolution of this structure. Mommy Gets Angry,’’ about a young girl tion for his extraordinary service to the people Chancellor Blumenthal is known for his ef- whose mother is mentally ill. of Western New York. forts to increase access to the university and The family of the late Ms. Campbell fully f endorses this initiative and seeks the help of for his commitment to diversity. When he was all Members of Congress in promoting this named Chancellor by the Board of Regents in SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING cause. September, 2007, UC President Robert Dynes ESTABLISHMENT OF A BEBE Again, as 13 of Ms. Campbell’s friends from stated ‘‘we are choosing a person who has MOORE CAMPBELL NATIONAL Washington, DC—and fellow advocates for contributed significantly to UCSC’s richly de- MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH mental health services, we know she would served reputation for producing world-class re- AWARENESS MONTH be honored to have her name attached to search and student-focused instruction. this effort. Mostly, though, she would be thankful for the congressional commitment George Bumenthal’s thoughtful, collegial and SPEECH OF to expand services in underserved commu- constructive leadership will solidify UCSCIs HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN nities. stature as one of the premier research univer- Sincerely, OF MARYLAND sities in the Nation. Martha Jarvis, Beatrix Fields, Yolanda IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, my colleagues and I are Phillips, Sheila Garnett, Judi Mooore Monday, May 19, 2008 Latta, Melbourne Cummings, Sidonie proud to share the representation of the Uni- Davis, Patrice Gaines, LaFleur versity of California Santa Cruz campus and Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, as the House of Paysour, Linda Wharton Boyd, Andrea its several regional facilities in our districts. Representatives debates H. Con. Res. 134, a Carter, Niambi Jarvis, Courtney Lang. Together, these facilities make up one of our resolution expressing the sense of the Con- Nation’s higher education jewels. I know that gress that there should be established a Bebe NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY we speak for the whole house in congratu- Moore Campbell National Minority Mental BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, lating Chancellor Blumenthal on his inaugura- Health Awareness Month to enhance public Rockville, MD, May 21, 2008. Hon. ALBERT WYNN, tion and wishing him much success as he awareness of mental illness, especially within Rayburn House Office Building, leads this stellar institution to even greater re- minority communites, I would like to submit House of Representatives, Washington, DC. search, education and public service to benefit the following eight endorsement letters for the DEAR CONGRESSMAN WYNN: On behalf of the the region, the State and the Nation. RECORD. National Council on Community Behavioral

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Gets Angry,’’ which outline the devastating diagnosis and treatment, and a lack of edu- 134, which establishes the month of May as effects of mental illness on families and com- cation materials and resources for minority Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority munities. families supporting persons and loved ones Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental ill- The members of NAMI Urban Los Angeles with mentally illness. ness is one of the leading causes of disability join the family, friends and colleagues of the Establishing May as Bebe Moore Campbell in the United States, affecting one out of late Ms. Campbell as well as members of National Minority Mental Health Awareness every four American families. Congress in fully promoting and endorsing Month will raise awareness about mental ill- Today, minorities suffering from mental one of the important legislation on minority ness and mental health disparities among illness lack access to culturally and linguis- mental health, the Bebe Moore Campbell Na- minorities nationwide. This modest effort tically competent mental health care. tional Minority Mental Health Awareness will improve public health by encouraging Compounding these challenges is the cul- Month. the expansion of vital care in underserved tural stigma associated with mental health Sincerely, communities in every State. diagnosis and treatment, and a lack of edu- NANCY CARTER, Ms. Campbell, a national spokeswoman for cation materials and resources for minority Executive Director, minority mental health issues, died on No- families supporting persons and loved ones NAMI Urban Los Angeles. vember 27, 2006 of brain cancer complica- with mentally illness. tions. The late Ms. Campbell founded the Na- Establishing May as Bebe Moore Campbell MAY 20, 2008. tional Alliance for the Mentally Ill Urban National Minority Mental Health Awareness On behalf of the members of the Bebe Los Angeles and wrote books including the Month will raise awareness about mental ill- Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health New York Times best selling novel ‘‘72 Hour ness and mental health disparities among Task Force, we are pleased to endorse H. Con Hold,’’ and the children’s book, ‘‘Sometimes minorities nationwide. This modest effort Res. 134 to recognize July as ‘‘Bebe Moore My Mommy Gets Angry,’’ which outline the will improve public health by encouraging Campbell National Minority Mental Health devastating effects of mental illness on fami- the expansion of vital care in underserved Awareness and Treatment Month. lies and communities. communities in every State. We acknowledge the critical importance of The members of One Church One Child of Ms. Campbell, a national spokeswoman for specifically addressing the mental health Maryland, Inc. join the family, friends and minority mental health issues, made her needs of minorities in a culturally com- colleagues of the late Ms. Campbell as well transition on November 27, 2006. The late Ms. petent and linguistically competent manner. as members of Congress in fully promoting Campbell founded the National Alliance for We acknowledge and support the need for and endorsing one of the important legisla- the Mentally Ill Urban Los Angeles and health equity so that all communities are tion on minority mental health, the Bebe wrote books including the New York Times able to receive equality of care, treatment Moore Campbell National Minority Mental best selling novel ‘‘72 Hour Hold,’’ and the and services. Health Awareness Month. children’s book, ‘‘Sometimes My Mommy In the spirit of working to reduce the stig- Sincerely, Gets Angry,’’ which outline the devastating ma of depression and chronic mental health DR. CHARLES E. COGER, effects of mental illness on families and com- disorders, the task force recognizes the need Board President. munities. for education in minority communities, that DR. JOAN L. WHARTON, The members of the National Council join mental illnesses are diseases of the brain are Executive Director. the family, friends and colleagues of the late treatable and are chronic conditions. We sup- Ms. Campbell, as well as members of Con- port needed intervention and treatment pro- DEAR EDWARD S. HUBBARD, Jr. Esq. and gress in fully promoting and endorsing one of grams that seek to support the integration CONGRESSMAN ALBERT WYNN: Thank you so the important legislation on minority men- of mental health within the broader system much for moving forward this important and tal health, the Bebe Moore Campbell Na- of public health care. very personal bill. I am President of NAMI The task force is committed to carrying tional Minority Mental Health Awareness Urban LA (National Alliance on Mental Ill- the vision of Bebe Moore Campbell, a cham- Month. ness) and co founder of this chapter with my pion for the equality of mental health care Sincerely, dear friend Bebe. Bebe as you know worked in minority communities, whose tireless ad- tirelessly to help educate and support our LINDA ROSENBERG, vocacy worked to establish NAMI—Urban President and CEO. mentally ill community. Even when she be- Los Angeles and support a sustainable com- came ill she was always talking of ways for munity health intervention model for com- us to raise money to support our cause. Her MAY 20, 2008. munities of color that can be replicated death was a huge blow to her family, friends, Via e-mail: [email protected] across the country. readers, and the world. When this bill passes DEAR CONGRESSMAN ALBERT R. WYNN: The We encourage all Members of congress to it will help ease the pain of her loss. Our Urban Los Angeles Chapter of the National vote a yes and offer our individual and col- chapter continues to press on in her name. Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) that is de- lective voice to support H. Con. Res. 134 to The month of July will now be even more voted to educating, supporting and advo- eliminate disparate care in the mental special; celebrating the Declaration of Inde- cating for individuals and families in com- health system and our communities at-large. pendence on the 4th and celebrating all munities of color challenged by mental ill- LINDA WHARTON-BOYD, month Bebe’s importance in helping to lib- ness diagnoses urges you to support H. Con. Co-Chair, National erate, support, educate and advocate for so Res. 134, which establishes the month of May Minority Mental many afflicted with mental illnesses. as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Health Task Force. Thank you so much again for this impor- Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental ill- COURTNEY LANG, tant bill. ness is one of the leading causes of disability Co-Chair, National LYNN J. GOODLOE, in the United States, affecting one out of Minority Mental President, NAMI Urban LA. every four American families. Health Task Force. Today, minorities suffering from mental UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, illness lack access to culturally and linguis- ONE CHURCH, ONE CHILD CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY, tically competent mental health care. OF MARYLAND, INC., Pittsburgh, PA, May 20, 2008. Compounding these challenges is the cul- Baltimore, MD. Hon. ALBERT WYNN, tural stigma associated with mental health CONGRESSMAN ALBERT R. WYNN, c/o Edward S. Hubbard, Jr., Esquire, diagnosis and treatment, and a lack of edu- Rayburn Building, Office of Congressman Albert R. Wynn. cation materials and resources for minority Washington, DC. DEAR CONGRESSMAN WYNN: I understand families supporting persons and loved one DEAR CONGRESSMAN ALBERT R. WYNN: The that you have taken the lead in sponsoring a with mentally illness. One Church One Child of Maryland, Inc. is bipartisan bill that would designate July as Establishing May as Bebe Moore Campbell devoted to Adoption and Foster Care. We are ‘‘Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority National Minority Mental Health Awareness also devoted to the physical, mental and Mental Health Awareness and Treatment Month will raise awareness about mental ill- spiritual health of children and families. As Month.’’ I applaud your efforts and am writ- ness and mental health disparities among such, we endorse the promotion of strong ing, for myself and on behalf of the Univer- minorities nationwide. This modest effort mental health and endorse H. Con. Res. 134, sity to Pittsburgh, to strongly endorse this will improve public health by encouraging which establishes the month of July as Bebe important piece of legislation. the expansion of vital care in underserved Moore Campbell National Minority Mental As you know, Bebe Moore Campbell was a communities in every State. Health Awareness Month. Mental illness is distinguished graduate of the University of Ms. Campbell, a national spokeswoman for one of the leading causes of disability in the Pittsburgh. She also served as a member of minority mental health issues, made her United States, affecting one out of every our Board of Trustees and was the recipient transition on November 27, 2006. The late Ms. four American families. of an honorary doctorate from Pitt, the

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Over the course of many years, her efforts as an Scouting, he has not only earned numerous their family there, and Harry worked as a author produced a succession of works that merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- school administrator, coach, and civic leader, were both critically acclaimed and enthu- ily, peers, and community. including a stint as mayor. siastically embraced by a large audience of Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Born in San Francisco in 1929, Harry readers. me in commending James Fluker for his ac- earned a master’s degree from San Jose In more recent years, she came to under- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- State University and served in the Army in stand the special challenges presented by ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Korea. He and Callita Temme were married in mental illness in this country, and particu- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. 1955, moving to Marin County in 1960 when larly within the minority community, and she opened a new stage of her career as a f he took a position coaching and teaching at mental health advocate. An important tool Marin Catholic High School. His career soon HONORING ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ took him to Novato where he eventually be- in her advocacy efforts was her literary skill. SUGARMAN She applied that skill in a more focused way came a dean, vice principal, and then principal in the children’s book Sometimes My at several Novato schools including Pleasant Mommy Gets Angry and in the novel 72 Hour HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY Valley Elementary, San Ramon Elementary, Hold. Through these works, she was able to OF PENNSYLVANIA San Marin High, Novato High, and Hill Middle advance important messages with different IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School. At Hill, Harry spearheaded the con- audiences. Beyond her efforts as an author, she be- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 struction of a gymnasium. came a tireless and unusually effective advo- Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Harry’s political career, stemming from his cate for the cause of mental health. In this Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bucks dedication to education, began with his elec- work, she was able to empathetically present County resident Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Sugarman for tion to the Marin Community College district the challenges faced both by individuals suf- board in the 1970s where he promoted the de- fering from mental illness and by the family his lifetime of extraordinary accomplishments. Among his many accolades, Mr. Sugarman velopment of the Indian Valley Campus. He members and others who care for them. served an additional term from 2003 to 2007, Naming the month of July as ‘‘Bebe Moore is an internationally recognized environmental Campbell National Minority Mental Health litigator for his practice, Sugarman & Marks, when he lost a re-election bid. Awareness and Treatment Month’’ in her LLP. Mr. Sugarman has protected countless In the early 1980s, concerned about envi- honor would he a well-deserved tribute to local, State, and national natural resources, in- ronmental and quality standards in Novato, this tireless and selfless crusader. It also cluding the Great Lakes, the Hudson and Harry was an active member of the Planning would help advance the cause for which she Delaware Rivers, and many irreplaceable local Commission. In 1985, he was elected to the worked so hard and about which she cared so Novato City Council where his leadership as deeply. treasures. In addition to his environmental litigation ac- mayor was crucial in resolving long-standing Again, I applaud your efforts and .strongly development issues at the former Hamilton Air endorse this important hill. complishments, Mr. Sugarman has also Sincerely, worked tirelessly to protect numerous historic Force Base. He left the Council in 1994 after MARK A. NORDENBERG. sites throughout Bucks County and the city of winning election to the Marin County Board of Philadelphia. Thanks to his incredible efforts, Supervisors. There, his expertise on environ- AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, future generations will be able to experience, mental issues (he was a founder of Sustain- Arlington, VA, May 20, 2008. appreciate and enjoy the charm, history and able North Bay) helped spur the growth of Hon. ALBERT WYNN, beauty of southeastern Pennsylvania. parks and open space. Rayburn House Office Building, House of Rep- Besides serving the local and State commu- Despite all these titles and accomplish- resentatives, Washington, DC. ments, Harry was probably most proud of the DEAR REPRESENTATIVE WYNN: I am writing nities through his involvement with various or- on behalf of the American Psychiatric Asso- ganizations, Mr. Sugarman was also ap- title ‘‘Coach.’’ He coached football at several ciation (APA), the medical specialty rep- pointed by President Jimmy Carter to rep- schools during the 1960s and 1970s, earning resenting more than 38,000 psychiatric physi- resent America as the United States Commis- a league championship for Novato High cians nationwide, to express our support for sioner for the International Joint Commission School in 1965. H. Con. Res. 134, your resolution designating for United States and Canada. In this post he In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by July as ‘‘Bebe Moore Campbell National Mi- helped found Great Lakes United, an inter- his four children Lillian, Jeffrey, Charles, and nority Mental Health Month.’’ national and interstate effort to protect the pre- Kate. Your resolution calls attention to the ur- Madam Speaker, Harry Moore’s accomplish- gent national need for improved access to cious Great Lakes. mental health care for all Americans. This is Madam Speaker, Mr. Sugarman is an ex- ments were a direct result of his focus on kids particularly true in minority communities, traordinary citizen who has helped protect the and on his community. When he saw some- where access to the highest quality treat- invaluable natural resources and history of the thing that could be done to make the commu- ment is too-often limited. United States. His efforts have preserved nity a better place, he did not hesitate to put APA is pleased to support H. Con. Res. 134, these resources for the future, and he has himself on the line to make it happen. He was and commends you and Representative Diane truly affected the international, national, and an inspiration, and I will miss his leadership Watson for your personal efforts on behalf of local communities in wonderful ways. I am very much. I am proud to honor his legacy mental health care, both for minority popu- here today. lations and the U.S. as a whole. honored to recognize my close friend and Sincerely, mentor, Bob Sugarman, for his many accom- f JAMES H. SCULLY, Jr., plishments. PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. C. OWEN Medical Director and CEO. f ROUNDY f HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK HONORING JAMES FLUKER OF HARRY J. MOORE HON. JON C. PORTER OF NEVADA HON. SAM GRAVES HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 3, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Tuesday, June 3, 2008 tinct pleasure to rise today to honor Dr. C. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with Owen Roundy by entering his name in the pause to recognize James Fluker of Kansas sadness today to honor my friend and political Congressional Record, the official record of City, Missouri. James is a very special young compatriot Harry J. Moore, who passed away the proceedings and debates of the United man who has exemplified the finest qualities May 26 at the age of 79. Harry was an educa- States Congress since 1873. Today I honor of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- tor and political leader in Marin County, Cali- Dr. C. Owen Roundy for his accomplishments tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop fornia—the kind of leader whose focus and within the Clark County School District, and 1247, and earning the most prestigious award commitment earned him both affection and re- congratulate him on having an elementary of Eagle Scout. spect. school named in his honor.

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