E1580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 28, 2013 Thomas Stephen Foley was born March 6, It is my hope that we all remember and for being an exemplary member of the Sac- 1929, in Spokane, . He attended a learn from the example of Speaker Foley that ramento Community. I ask that we all take a Jesuit preparatory school, where he acquired civility is a virtue, that compromise is not moment and give our utmost respect and con- the nickname ‘‘the senator’’ for his intellect weakness, and that it is possible for persons dolences to his children, grandchildren and and the way he solved problems. He is re- of goodwill to disagree without being disagree- great grandchildren. His life and commitment ported to have overcome a lisp to excel in de- able. to Sacramento are an inspiration to us all. bate and to earn his baccalaureate degree Thank you, Speaker Thomas S. Foley, for f from the in 1951. Six your service to our nation. You made the Peo- years later, was admitted to the ple’s House a better place by promoting mu- VETERAN HALL OF FAME bar after graduating from the University of tual respect and cooperation. INDUCTEE ALEXANDER P. KISH Washington School of Law. He practiced law f in Spokane prior to becoming a prosecutor HON. TIM RYAN IN HONOR OF HENRY TEICHERT and later an assistant state attorney general. OF OHIO In 1960, he joined the staff of his mentor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the legendary Senator Henry ‘‘Scoop’’ Jackson HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Monday, October 28, 2013 (D–WA), and moved to Washington, D.C., OF where he met his future partner in life, his be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today loved Heather, whom he married in 1968, and to honor the exemplary military service of Alex Monday, October 28, 2013 who remained by his side for the next 45 Kish as he is inducted into the Ohio Veterans years and was with him when he died. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Hall of Fame. After serving in the U.S. Army Mr. Speaker, in 1964 Tom Foley defeated sadness that I rise in honor of Henry Teichert, during the Korean War, Alex returned to his an 11-term incumbent and was elected by the who recently passed away in Sacramento at home in Newton Falls, Ohio, and served as people of the 5th Congressional District of the age of 96. As his family, friends, and the Commander of the AMVETS Post 112 and the Washington to represent them in the House of entire Sacramento community gather to cele- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3332. Since Representatives. He was reelected to the next brate his life and legacy, I ask my colleagues then, he has devoted his life in efforts to honor succeeding 14 Congresses. to join me in honoring Mr. Teichert. both the living and deceased veterans. Alex is Over those 30 years, Tom Foley compiled a Henry Teichert was born on September 6, dedicated to recognizing the contributions of truly impressive record. He sought and ob- 1917 in Sacramento to Augusta and Adolph veterans and caring for those less fortunate. tained a seat on the Agriculture Committee to Teichert Jr. He was married to Wendy Dow- He has organized an Honor Guard serving advocate on behalf of his constituents in the ney for 56 years until her passing in 2003. To- multiple veterans organizations in an effort to wheat-growing region of eastern Washington. gether they had five children, Frederick, Jona- provide full military honors during burials at Tom Foley was an accomplished legislator. than, Isaiah, Rose and Wendy-Marie, 17 the National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Alex One of his major achievements as a member grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Mr. was instrumental in raising funds that provided of the Agriculture Committee was the grand Teichert graduated from the University of Cali- more than 400 phone cards for veterans and bargain he crafted which led to the enduring fornia, Berkeley in 1939, where he earned a active duty soldiers. He arranged for transpor- partnership between conservative farmers and degree in English and proudly served our tation, hotel accommodations, and admission progressive supporters of nutrition programs. country as an intelligence officer in the United Mr. Speaker, Tom Foley was an unwavering tickets for World War II veterans to attend the States Army Air Corps during World War II. dedication of the World War II Memorial and advocate for progressive policies and a formi- After the war he earned his law degree from dable opponent of policies he believed were to tour Washington, D.C. Alex organized a Boalt Hall Law School and returned to his harmful to the interests of the poor, workers, fundraiser that provided a summer camp ex- hometown of Sacramento where with several or women. He supported President Johnson’s perience for underprivileged children of Trum- other attorneys, formed one of the first group Great Society Programs and voted for the Civil bull County. He has served as Vice President law practices in the region, which later be- Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of of an organization that provides transportation came McDonough Holland & Allen. 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. He to medical appointments and shopping for Mr. Teichert’s law career ended when he also supported a strong national defense and senior citizens. Alex is deeply committed to took over the family construction business, A. sensible foreign policy, which is why he op- serving the veterans of Trumbull County, Ohio Teichert and Son, when his father passed posed the escalation of the Vietnam War. and is very worthy of being inducted into the After the watershed election of 1974, he away in 1953. A. Teichert and Son, now 2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. was elected by his colleagues to chair the Ag- Teichert, Inc., has been serving the Sac- f riculture Committee, a position he held until ramento region for over one hundred and RECOGNIZING ERIE CANAL HAR- 1981, when he was appointed Majority Whip twenty-five years and holds the oldest active BOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORA- by then Speaker Thomas P. ‘‘Tip’’ O’Neill. contractor’s license in the state, No. 8. Mr. TION AS 2013 BUSINESS OF THE When Speaker O’Neill was succeeded by Ma- Teichert served as the corporation’s president YEAR jority Leader (D–TX), Tom Foley and chairman of the board for thirty-five years. was elevated to the post of Majority Leader He had the business acumen to turn Teichert and served in that post until June 6, 1989 from a company to a corporation which in- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS when he was elected Speaker of the House cludes Teichert Construction, Teichert Mate- OF NEW YORK upon the resignation of Speaker Wright. rials, StoneBridge Properties, and the Teichert IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foundation. Together, these companies are Tom Foley was Speaker of the House in Monday, October 28, 2013 1991 when President George H.W. Bush leaders in the fields of construction, aggregate launched Operations Desert Shield and Desert production, and real estate development, while Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Storm, the first Persian Gulf War. Thanks in also being one of the most charitable organi- commend the Erie Canal Harbor Development large part to the spirit of bipartisanship that zations in Sacramento. Corporation (ECHDC) on its many accomplish- Tom Foley embodied, the nation remained Beyond being a stellar businessman and ments including being recognized by the Am- unified throughout the Persian Gulf War. committed father, Mr. Teichert was a civic herst Chamber of Commerce at its 2013 Busi- Following Speaker Foley’s service in the minded individual. He belonged to many social ness of the Year Awards Ceremony. The Erie House of Representatives he served with dis- organizations, including the Sacramento Ro- Canal Harbor Development Corporation is tinction as U.S. ambassador to Japan during tary Club for over fifty years, the Sutter Club being honored with the Stewardship Award at the second Clinton Administration. In recogni- and he was an active member of Sac- the Chamber’s event on October 28, 2013. tion of his exceptional service to our country, ramento’s Trinity Cathedral. He was a found- In 2005, as part of the NYPA settlement in 2001 the federal courthouse in Spokane, ing board member of the Sacramento Region agreement, we called for a dedicated revenue Washington was renamed the Thomas S. Community Foundation. In 1968, Mr. Teichert stream to fund waterfront development in the Foley Courthouse. helped establish the Sacramento Chapter of city of Buffalo. But perhaps more importantly, Today, one of the things cited most as the National Urban League with the goal of we called for a locally controlled, waterfront being what is wrong with Congress is the envi- improving job and education opportunities for development corporation, whose express pur- ronment of hyper partisanship which is threat- Sacramento’s African American community. pose was to enhance public access to Buf- ening the ability of the House to fulfill its func- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join falo’s Inner and Outer Harbor waterfront tion. me today in paying honor to Henry Teichert areas. The Corporation’s primary objective

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They make both and our nation 2007 the Erie Canal Harbor Development Cor- cally underserved community. The Health strong. Erika and I, who will celebrate a half poration was created. Since that time, ECHDC Center has worked over the last several years century of marriage in a few years, congratu- has taken an aggressive approach to water- to improve health outcomes and lowers costs late Willie and Elda on 75 years together and front development and is credited with remark- by inspiring individuals to change their life- wish them the best in the years to come. able projects along Buffalo’s Inner and Outer styles. The Health Center’s ‘‘Star Program’’ in- Harbors that are reinvigorating our city and corporates healthy lifestyle strategies and affir- f residents and visitors alike. mations into every primary care visit to im- HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVER- ECHDC is responsible for the work on the prove patients’ health and well-being. SARY OF THE BLACK MEN OF Erie Canal Redevelopment Project, which revi- This no-cost program has helped approxi- LABOR talized 12.5 acres of idle waterfront space into mately 900 patients collectively lose more than a highly trafficked downtown destination now 11,000 pounds. By helping patients make life- known as Canalside. This site incorporates style changes, the team at Richmond Area HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND historic elements of the original Erie Canal Healthcare Center has been able to reduce OF LOUISIANA and celebrates Buffalo’s role as the western the number of medications it prescribes and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES end of the canal. diagnostic tests it orders. The Health Center’s Monday, October 28, 2013 model of lowering costs and empowering pa- The Corporation has successfully managed Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tients is now serving as a model for several development of 23 acres at the Inner Harbor to honor the Black Men of Labor as they cele- similar programs throughout the state of for public, commercial and mixed uses. brate 20 years of service in preserving art and Maine. ECHDC oversaw demolition of the Buffalo Me- culture in the city of New Orleans. On October 18, 2013, the Richmond Area morial Auditorium, ongoing construction of his- The Black Men of Labor was established in Health Center celebrated three years of ex- torically aligned canals to be used as unique 1993 by musicians Fred J. Johnson Jr., Benny ceptional healthcare by hosting a reception water features and public ice staking destina- Jones Sr., and Gregory Stafford. For the past with patients and members of the greater tions, and improvements to the public land- twenty years, they have honored the contribu- community. I am delighted to recognize the scape including a vibrant central wharf at tions of African American men in the work accomplishments of this dedicated team of Canalside that accommodates large concerts, place while promoting and preserving tradi- healthcare workers and look forward to their public markets, and hundreds of other popular tional jazz music. events throughout the year. continued success in the years to come. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Rooted in the historic neighborhood of As a result of the groundwork laid by Treme, America’s oldest African American ECHDC, work is now underway on lating the Richmond Area Health Center on three years of exceptional patient care. community, these men celebrate their West HARBORcenter, an over $170 million private African heritage with yearly parades through- f sector investment on the Webster block that out the streets of New Orleans. builds off of the success of Canalside. HONORING WILLIE HESELMEYER I want to commend the Black Men of Labor Thanks to the hard work of the ECHDC, we AND ELDA ZEPLIN for their commitment to preserving the living, now have increased business and recreational breathing birthright of the city of New Orleans, activity on the Inner and Outer Harbors includ- jazz music. Through our triumphs and trage- ing 1,000 feet of boat dock installments at HON. JOHN R. CARTER OF TEXAS dies, it is our rich legacy in the arts that keeps Canalside, two new restaurants, the develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us grounded as a community. Organizations ment of Wilkeson Pointe, a 20 acre parcel of Monday, October 28, 2013 like the Black Men of Labor are at the core of parkland on the Outer Harbor among many this commitment. other public access improvements and amen- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On Sunday, October 20th, the streets once ities. Given ECHDC’s record of accomplish- celebrate the lasting love and commitment of again came alive to the sound of music as the ment in the waterfront development business, two great Texans. Black Men of Labor celebrated their 20th anni- the Corporation was recently entrusted with On November 2, 1938 millions of Americans versary. I want to join the New Orleans com- devising a plan for the future use of approxi- recalled the thrilling race the day before be- munity in celebrating their contributions. mately 130 acres of Outer Harbor lands. tween thoroughbreds Seabiscuit and War Ad- In 1987, the United States Congress des- Mr. Speaker, the Erie Canal Harbor Devel- miral. Others were still recovering from Orson ignated jazz as a rare and valuable national opment Corporation has worked tirelessly in Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds radio treasure to which we should devote our atten- their mission to revitalize the City of Buffalo’s broadcast from the previous weekend. tion, support, and resources to make sure it is Willie Heselmeyer and Elda Zeplin of Taylor, Inner and Outer Harbor areas and restore preserved, understood and promulgated. TX had bigger things on their minds. They economic growth to Western New York. The Today, I echo that sentiment and applaud were joining hands at the Prince of Peace Lu- region has benefited from the leadership and these men for their dedication to empowering theran Church (founded by Elda’s family in innovative vision of the Corporation, its staff their communities through music and the arts. and Board of Directors. I ask that my col- 1894) to become husband and wife. leagues join me in recognizing the Erie Canal 75 years later, they still walk together hand f Harbor Development Corporation for their in hand. Willie, with Elda constantly by his OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL dedication to Western New York and con- side, worked the land as a cotton, corn, and DEBT gratulate them in receiving the Stewardship milo farmer. They brought two sons into the Award from the Amherst Chamber of Com- world and were united through feast and fam- merce. ine. Together they witnessed their nation’s HON. MIKE COFFMAN f brave soldiers defend freedom on foreign OF COLORADO shores, watched a humble midwesterner take IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY mankind’s first steps on another world, and Monday, October 28, 2013 OF RICHMOND AREA HEALTH marveled at technological advances beyond CENTER’S STAR PROGRAM any of their dreams. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January What began in 1938 continues strong into a 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD new millennium. Willie and Elda still live inde- fice, the national debt was OF MAINE pendently in their home on their farm east of $10,626,877,048,913.08. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Taylor. They play dominoes with friends nearly Today, it is $17,087,891,889,205.15. We’ve every day. Family and faith remain at the cen- added $6,461,014,840,292.07 to our debt in 4 Monday, October 28, 2013 ter of their happy life together. years. This is $5 trillion in debt our nation, our Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Willie and Elda will gather this November economy, and our children could have avoided recognize the Richmond Area Health Center with friends and family at the Fellowship Hall with a balanced budget amendment.

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