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CONGRATULATING CAROL STREAM east Managed Heath Care Systems of New HONORING SIG SANCHEZ OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT York, Inc.; Trustee of North General Hospital; GILROY, CA ON THE OCCASION CHIEF MICHAEL KANZIA ON HIS Life Member of the NAACP; Member of the OF HIS RETIREMENT RETIREMENT Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity ‘‘Boule,’’ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, National Association of Guards- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA HON. PETER J. ROSKAM men, Comus Club Inc., National Organization OF CALIFORNIA OF ILLINOIS of Black Law Enforcement Executives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NOBLE), 100 Black Men, 369th Veteran’s As- Thursday, November 19, 2009 sociation, Shriners and Prince Hall Masons; Thursday, November 19, 2009 Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise along In May 2008, the North General Hospital’s Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I am with my colleagues Ms. ZOE LOFGREN, Mr. Board of Trustees opened the new Arthur B. JERRY MCNERNEY, and Ms. ANNA ESHOO to pleased to rise today to recognize the long and Patricia Hill VIP Patient Room on the and distinguished service of Carol Stream Fire honor Sig Sanchez, a truly dedicated public Hospital’s sixth floor. Hill is a former board servant of California’s 15th Congressional Dis- Protection District Chief Michael Kanzia on the member and long-time supporter of North occasion of his retirement. On September 30 trict. Sig, a resident of Gilroy, California, will General Hospital and has helped ensure that retire this December, after 55 years of exem- of this year, Chief Kanzia concluded his loyal the people of Harlem continue to have access service to the community he has been faith- plary public service in Santa Clara County. His to excellent healthcare. At 87 years old, Arthur most recent service included 29 years as a Di- fully serving since 1976. B. ‘‘Artie’’ Hill, Sr. remains a tireless advocate On November 19, the Village of Carol rector and five-time Chairman of the Board of for a number of causes in the community. I Stream will gather to celebrate Chief Kanzia’s Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water Dis- would like to take a moment to have the impressive career, from his time as an on-call trict. Prior to this, Mr. Sanchez served as an House of Representatives recognize and firefighter to his days as Fire Chief. elected member of the Santa Clara County honor Arthur B. ‘‘Artie’’ Hill, Sr. on his lifetime Day in and out Chief Kanzia led the men Board of Supervisors for 18 years, a Gilroy achievement in the community. and women of the Carol Stream Fire Protec- City Councilmember for 14 years, and Mayor tion District as they risked their lives to protect of the City of Gilroy for five years. our communities. His leadership is reflected in f During his busy and productive career, Mr. Sanchez has also been an active member of their bravery and courage. THE CITY OF TEMECULA CELE- Madam Speaker and Distinguished Col- numerous national, state, and local water re- BRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY source affiliations, including the Agricultural leagues, please join me in celebrating this AS A CITY special occasion and the long years of service Water Advisory Committee, Central Valley and commitment that it represents. Project Authority, Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority, San Luis & Delta f HON. DARRELL E. ISSA Mendota Water Authority Board and Finance RECOGNITION OF ARTHUR OF CALIFORNIA Committee, Uvas/Llagas Flood Control and ‘‘ARTIE’’ HILL, SR. ON HIS LIFE- Watershed Advisory Committee, Santa Clara TIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valley Water Commission, Santa Clara Valley COMMUNITY Thursday, November 19, 2009 Water District Board Ad Hoc Audit Committee, and the South County Regional Wastewater HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Authority. Even while dedicating so much of his time OF NEW YORK congratulate the City of Temecula, on the to water issues, Sig did not lose focus on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebration of its 20th Anniversary as a City on December 1, 2009. big picture, helping to strengthen the local Thursday, November 19, 2009 community through his efforts with HOPE Re- Since its founding, the City of Temecula has habilitation, Wheeler Hospital Foundation Mr. MEEKS of New York. Madam Speaker, quadrupled in population and continues to pro- Board, South Valley Hospital, Health Dimen- I would like to take a moment to recognize vide improvements and amenities to its citi- sions Inc., Odd-Fellows and Rebekah Chil- and honor Arthur B. ‘‘Artie’’ Hill, Sr. on his life- zens to ensure a high quality of life. Temecula time achievement in the community. Arthur B. dren’s Home, and the Gilroy Elks Club. has also prioritized the protection of its citi- In 1991, Mr. Sanchez was inducted into the ‘‘Artie’’ Hill, Sr. was born in New York City on zens, instigating both regional and federal April 2, 1922. ‘‘Artie’’ Hill, Sr. graduated from Gilroy Hall of Fame and was honored and rec- projects like the Murrieta Creek Flood Control ognized with a 10-mile portion of state High- John Jay College in 1966 and received his Project. Furthermore, the city has partnered MPA degree from City University of New York way Route 101 named for him. His work as a regionally to create jobs through economic de- farmer and businessman, along with his years in 1973. velopment, road improvements, and funding to On September 16, 1946, Arthur B. ‘‘Artie’’ as public servant to the water community as a enhance the community’s ability to serve its leader during very tumultuous times, has won Hill began his career in law enforcement as a citizens. patrolman, retiring after 27 years of service as him the hearts and good will of all who know assistant chief, commanding officer of the As one of California’s pioneering commu- him. Special Operations Division. Arthur B. ‘‘Artie’’ nities, the City of Temecula diligently works to Our community is grateful to Sig Sanchez Hill, Sr. began a career of over 17 years at preserve its rich historical culture, providing a for his dedication to public service and con- UPS on January 15, 1973 where he held sev- wealth of cultural opportunities to its citizens tributions to the residents of Santa Clara eral management positions throughout the through establishments like the Temecula County, and we wish him well in retirement. company, eventually retiring on September 30, Theater, History Museum, and Children’s Mu- f seum. The city also values its strong relation- 1990 as Vice President of Public Affairs. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Arthur B. ‘‘Artie’’ Hill served as an alternate ship with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indi- delegate to Democratic National Convention ans. HON. JIM GERLACH from New York in 1980 and 1984. Arthur B. On the occasion of its 20th Anniversary as OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘Artie’’ Hill is a distinguished member and affil- a City, I encourage the citizens of Temecula to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iate of numerous organizations, including his reflect on both the present and historical sig- service as Director of the New York City Mu- nificance of their community and how it makes Thursday, November 19, 2009 nicipal Water Finance Authority, the Apollo the City of Temecula one of America’s most Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, unfortu- Theater Foundation and AmeriChoice North- livable cities. nately, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, I

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The legislative priorities of the Congres- CONGRATULATING JOHN ‘‘HUT’’ In the process, he has not only made a dif- sional Diabetes Caucus support the goals and HUTSON, WILLIAM C. JENKINS, ference in the life of the Ripon Society, he has ideals of National Diabetes Month. For exam- DAVID F. LUCIER, PETER MAR- also added another impressive chapter to his ple, H.R. 1995, The Eliminating Disparities in TINEZ, PAT CHORPENNING, JOAN own rich and full life. It is a life that has taken Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, is E. SISCO AND CARL G. SCHNEI- George from the streets of his birthplace in the designed to promote research, treatment, and DER—INDUCTEES TO THE ARI- Bronx to the hills of his ancestral home in education regarding diabetes in minority popu- ZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME Scotland, from the jungles of his tour of duty lations. This specific focus will help us address in Vietnam to the meadows of his current the unique challenges faced by minority popu- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL home in Danby, Vermont. It is also a life dedi- lations and provide more effective treatment OF ARIZONA cated to service, and one that has revolved and education. around his loving family and devoted friends. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 1625, the Equity and Access for George has indeed worn many titles in his Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act, Thursday, November 19, 2009 lifetime, earning the respect of friend and foe would classify podiatrists as physicians for alike along the way. But the title that he is per- Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise purposes of direct reimbursement through the haps most proud of is that of husband and fa- today to congratulate John ‘‘Hut’’ Hutson, Wil- Medicaid program. Podiatry is critical to the ther. George and his wife Barbara are the liam C. Jenkins, David F. Lucier, Peter Mar- treatment and understanding of diabetes. tinez, Pat Chorpenning, Joan E. Sisco and proud parents of two wonderful daughters— The Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Carl G. Schneider, the Class of 2009 induct- Megan and Caitlin. Training Act, H.R. 2425, would make a tech- ees to the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. George recently announced that he is retir- nical clarification to recognize certified diabe- These citizens are recognized for their exem- ing as Chief Administrative Officer of the tes educators (CDE) as providers for Medicare plary service for our country. Ripon Society. It is a real loss for the organi- diabetes outpatient self-management training For both bravely serving our country and in- zation. Those of us who have worked with and services (DSMT). CDEs are the only health spiring those outside their military service, 19 gotten to know George over the past several professionals who are specially trained and Arizona residents were selected to be part of years will miss him and are sorry to see him uniquely qualified to teach patients with diabe- the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. In a state go. But we also understand that, after five tes how to improve their health and avoid seri- boasting more than 600,000 veterans, I am years of commuting weekly back and forth be- ous diabetes-related complications. The 1997 truly honored to represent five of this year’s tween Vermont and Washington, the time has authorizing DSMT statute did not include recipients. come to return home. CDEs as Medicare providers. This exclusion The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society We thank George McNeill for his service to has made it increasingly difficult to ensure that annually rewards and honors veterans for their the Ripon Society. We honor him for his many DSMT is available to patients who need these continued service to the community. Each re- contributions to the group and for advancing services, particularly those with unique cultural cipient of the prestigious award is personally policy debate in Washington. And we wish him needs or who reside in rural areas. selected by the Office of Governor Jan Brewer all the best in the years ahead. in partnership with the Arizona Department of f Another bill that is a priority of the caucus Veterans’ Services. is the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS H.R. 2590. This bill would extend Medicare These veterans represent the courage and NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH patriotism that is so revered by many Ameri- coverage to medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services for people with pre-diabetes and cans. It is people like this that I am continu- HON. DIANA DeGETTE ously thinking of and am proud to serve. As other risk factors for developing type 2 diabe- OF COLORADO members of the Hall of Fame Society, I am tes. Under current law, Medicare pays for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure these veterans will carry on inspiring and MNT provided by a Registered Dietitian for serving our community. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 beneficiaries with diabetes and renal diseases. Madam Speaker, please join me in recogni- Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, this week Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover MNT tion of John ‘‘Hut’’ Hutson, William C. Jenkins, the co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes for beneficiaries diagnosed with pre-diabetes. David F. Lucier, Peter Martinez, Pat Caucus joined with 129 original cosponsors to Nutrition therapy services have proven very ef- Chorpenning, Joan E. Sisco and Carl G. introduce H. Res. 914, a resolution supporting fective in preventing diabetes by providing ac- Schneider’s exceptional service. the observance of National Diabetes Month. cess to the best possible nutritional advice about how to handle their condition. By help- f The resolution encourages people in the United States to fight diabetes through raising ing people with pre-diabetes manage their THANKING GEORGE MCNEILL FOR public awareness about stopping diabetes and condition, Medicare will avoid having to pay HIS SERVICE TO THE RIPON SO- increasing education about the disease. It also for the much more expensive treatment of dia- CIETY recognizes the importance of early detection, betes. awareness of the symptoms of diabetes, and In addition, we are working hard to pass, HON. THOMAS E. PETRI the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Finally, it H.R. 3668, and reauthorize the Special Diabe- OF WISCONSIN supports decreasing the prevalence of diabe- tes Programs for Type I Diabetes and Indians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tes, developing better treatments and working This program provides federal funding for the toward an eventual cure for type 1 and type 2 Special Statutory Funding Program for Type I Thursday, November 19, 2009 diabetes. Diabetes Research at the National Institutes of Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Since diabetes afflicts nearly 24 million Health and the Special Diabetes Program for recognize George McNeill for his many years Americans and is the seventh leading cause Indians at the Indian Health Service. H.R. of service to the Ripon Society. of death, we must increase awareness and 3668 would extend these critical programs For the past five years, George has served encourage the research to find cures. National through 2016 and increase funding for both as Chief Administrative Officer of the organiza- Diabetes Month is observed every November programs to $200 million a year. tion. In this position, he has not only run the and is an excellent way to build awareness I want to thank my colleague, Congressman day-to-day affairs of the group, he has also about both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Too MIKE CASTLE, for his many years of leadership helped position it as one of the leading voices many people are not familiar with the dif- working together with me as Co-Chair of the of centrist Republican thought in Washington, ferences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Diabetes Caucus. I also want to thank the D.C. and how they are treated, what the risk factors many Members who are supporting this effort As one of the founders of the Ripon Society, are, and what sort of research is needed to and both sides of the House leadership for I have to confess—when we established the make progress in the fight against this dis- their bipartisan support of diabetes issues. I organization in 1962, we could only dream of ease. look forward to working with the Congressional

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Madam Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA she joined the United States military so that to honor Bill Lane for a lifetime of service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she could fulfill her lifelong dream to serve the Worthington community. Bill Lane built a and protect her country. She met her husband legacy as a dedicated and innovative educator Thursday, November 19, 2009 Josh at Fort Bragg. Together they had 2 for three decades. He passed away in 2008, Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today daughters: 3-year-old Isabel and 1-year-old but he will be remembered for his extensive to honor and pay tribute to an individual from Valerie. Both Duvi and Josh were deployed to service to our community. my Congressional District whose dedication to Afghanistan, where they served in separate Bill Lane began teaching at Thomas Wor- defending the people of this country and pre- units. Tragically, Duvi recently died in an in- thington High School in the 1950’s. He went serving the basic freedoms and liberties that surgent attack while in Afghanistan. She was on to become the high school principal, the we hold so dear earned him the highest mili- 24 years old. assistant superintendent, and the interim su- tary award our country has to offer. Medal of Earlier this month on Veterans Day, I had perintendent of the Worthington Schools. He Honor recipient Colonel Lewis Millett passed the honor and privilege of participating in was a creative and farsighted educator who away on November 14, 2009. He was a true events with veterans and their families in my contributed greatly to the school’s develop- American hero and today I ask the U.S. congressional district—in Hawthorne and ment until his retirement in 1981. As well as House of Representatives to honor and re- Inglewood, California. I was deeply moved by overseeing the creation of a large, complex, member him and his 31 years of service. the families of our servicemembers. Not only and modern high school, Bill Lane helped to Colonel Millett was born in Mechanic Falls, do servicemembers make major sacrifices, but form the Linworth Campus. This alternative ME, on December 15, 1920. He enlisted in the so do their families. They live with the harsh school allows students to make choices about Army Air Corps in 1940 and served as an air realities of war and its implications on them. their education, take responsibility, and learn gunner, then joined the Canadian Army when Spouses must sacrifice long-term career plan- through experiential education. it appeared the United States would not enter ning, and children are oftentimes forced to In addition to his loyal service to our World War II. transfer to different schools throughout the schools, Bill Lane was active in several local Millett returned to the U.S. Army in 1942 country. Tragically, as is the reality of combat organizations. As a member of the Wor- upon the United States’ entrance into World theater, some of our troops do not make it thington Historical Society, he helped organize War II and served in the 1st Armored Division. home. its semi-annual Antiques Sale. He was also in- After making sergeant, he was awarded a bat- Today, I salute and thank Sgt. Wolf, along volved in the St. John’s Episcopal Church, tlefield commission. with all of our Nation’s past and present he- Kiwanis, and a men’s prayer group. According to his Medal of Honor Citation, roes who sacrificed a great deal in service to To honor the service of this visionary educa- then-Captain Millett distinguished himself their country. tor, those who knew him have formed the ‘‘above and beyond the call of duty in action’’ I expressed my condolences to Duvi’s sister Friends of Bill Lane to raise money for a in Korea, after he and his men came under Cecilia in Hawthorne on Veterans Day, and I plaque honoring Bill’s career at Thomas Wor- heavy enemy fire on February 7, 1951. know that her friends and family are still thington High School. They also are planning Captain Millett ordered and led a bayonet mourning. It is my hope that they will find to establish a teaching grant in his name counterattack up the hill, killing enemy soldiers comfort and peace in the loving memories and through the Worthington Educational Associa- in hand-to-hand assault during which he was the distinguished legacy of service that Duvi tion. They have received donations and sup- wounded by a grenade blast. Despite the ad- leaves behind. port from people throughout the community verse conditions Captain Millett’s company f who remember Bill Lane’s devotion and char- had taken the hill by early afternoon. IN HONOR OF JOHN GAFFANEY acter. His contributions to our school system Captain Millett was presented the Medal of will not be forgotten, and I am proud to recog- Honor by President Harry S. Truman in July nize and honor this highly-esteemed and dedi- 1951. He retired as a colonel in 1973 after a HON. DUNCAN HUNTER OF CALIFORNIA cated educator for a lifetime of service. 31-year career in which he served in World IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f War II, the Korean conflict and the Vietnam conflict. Thursday, November 19, 2009 RICHARD SALINARDI Other notable military decorations awarded Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to Colonel Millett include the Distinguished in honor of a man who dedicated his life to HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Legions of helping others, Mr. John Gaffaney of San OF NEW YORK Merit, three Bronze Stars, four Purple Hearts Diego, California. Tragically, John was killed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and three Air Medals. on November 5, 2009, a victim of the horrible Thursday, November 19, 2009 Colonel Millett’s dedication to his country is events at Fort Hood. a testament to a life of service and a legacy John was a man of sacrifice and devotion Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise that lives on through his sacrifices. Today let who spent his life counseling others. After 15 today to honor Richard Salinardi. Mr. Salinardi us pledge to always remember Colonel Lewis years in the Army National Guard, he went on has done extensive work with the develop- Millett—the goodness he brought to our world to work for the San Diego County Department mentally disabled population for the past 40 and the sacrifices he made will never be for- of Health and Human Services. After spending years. He has ensured that disabled individ- gotten. the last 22 years investigating cases of elderly uals in my district have had their voices heard. f abuse and neglect for San Diego County, Mr. Salinardi has spent much of his career John once again answered the call of duty improving the treatment of developmentally IN MEMORY OF SGT. EDUVIGES and re-enlisted in the Army Reserves. He ar- disabled individuals. From his 30 years of WOLF rived at Fort Hood only a few short weeks ago teaching developmentally disabled adults to prepare for deployment to Afghanistan to through his decades volunteering his time and HON. MAXINE WATERS help other soldiers cope with the trauma of knowledge, he has helped these individuals OF CALIFORNIA war. become productive members of our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, John Gaffaney was a man nity. of integrity and will be greatly missed by all of Richard serves as the Executive Director of Thursday, November 19, 2009 San Diego, especially his wife Christine and Lifestyles for the Disabled Inc., overseeing all Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today son Matthew. I ask that this body honor John aspects of the agency. Richard has taken an to honor the memory of Sgt. Eduviges and the rest of the fallen at Fort Hood for their aggressive and innovative approach, yielding Preciado Wolf of Hawthorne, CA. Sgt. Wolf dedication and sacrifice to this country. remarkable results.

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Hard working families spent on health care, help our companies to program to have students from his alma mater have watched their savings plummet and their be more competitive in the world market, un- volunteer their time at Lifestyles, maximizing homes foreclosed after unexpected illnesses. leash the entrepreneurial talents of the Amer- their college experiences. Women with breast cancer, men with heart ican people, and give peace of mind to the Mr. Salinardi continues to volunteer his time disease and children with leukemia or child- middle class and our seniors and others that with Special Olympics at Wagner College. The hood diabetes have been flat-out denied everything they have worked for will not be Special Olympics program at Wagner started health insurance coverage for pre-existing taken away if they get sick. 35 years ago with 10 athletes and has grown conditions or reaching insurance policy caps. As someone who grew up in a small busi- to over 500 athletes, training year-round. Under the House Plan, the Ninth Congres- ness family, I watched our father forced to sell Since 1975, Richard has served as the Staten sional District of Ohio, the region I represent, our small family grocery when he became ill. Island Area Coordinator and currently serves will benefit immensely and in very specific He needed health insurance for our family and as the Chairman of the Board of Special ways: took a job at a local auto assembly plant to Olympics of New York. 386,000 residents will see improved em- obtain it for his wife and children. I promised Mr. Salinardi is a truly great American and ployer-based coverage myself when I was elected to Congress that a dedicated community leader. Because of the 167,000 households would be eligible for passing legislation to cover small business devotion of Richard Salinardi, I know that dis- credits to help pay for coverage would be one of my top priorities. Finally, it abled individuals on Staten Island and around 38,000 uninsured citizens just in our region has become possible to vote on a bill that will New York City are in good hands. would be eligible for insurance under a re- do this for millions of our fellow citizens. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues formed system With the mounting economic strain on join me in commending Richard Salinardi for 14,500 small businesses will be allowed to American families and the rising costs of his dynamic leadership and acknowledging the obtain affordable health care coverage and health insurance to workers, businesses and impact he has made on the developmentally 12,400 among them will receive tax credits to federal budget, the status quo has proven disabled of Staten Island. help reduce the costs of health insurance itself unsustainable, fiscally irresponsible and f 102,000 beneficiaries will benefit from an morally unacceptable. The time has come for improved Medicare program this historical change. I stand in support of its AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR 7,600 seniors will benefit from closing the promise to the American people. AMERICA ACT prescription drug donut hole, starting with f $500 of cost forgiveness in 2010 SPEECH OF 1,700 families will be protected from bank- THANKING RICK KESSLER FOR HIS HON. MARCY KAPTUR ruptcy due to unaffordable health care costs SERVICE TO THE RIPON SOCIETY OF OHIO $120 million in savings will be seen by hos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pitals and health care providers as a result of HON. THOMAS E. PETRI reductions in uncompensated care. Saturday, November 7, 2009 OF WISCONSIN Under this bill, immediately, the uninsured IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the Affordable and seniors will receive relief through a tem- Health Care for America Act will strengthen porary insurance program. Individuals receiv- Thursday, November 19, 2009 America and offer greater security to our work- ing COBRA will be allowed to keep their cov- Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, as Bill Gates ers, families, seniors and businesses. It will erage until a more customer friendly, one-stop once said, ‘‘Great organizations demand a enhance our Nation’s health care system, marketplace for health insurance, known as high level of commitment by the people in- placing American healthcare consumers where the Exchange, is created. The Exchange will volved.’’ they belong: at the heart of it. H.R. 3962 will offer affordability credits and tax credits for in- I rise today to recognize Rick Kessler, improve quality, choice and competition, while dividuals and businesses that need them. whose commitment to one particular organiza- cutting down fraud, waste and abuse, and low- Health plans will be required to allow young tion—the Ripon Society—has not only ering costs over the long term. It will strength- people until their 27th birthday to remain on spanned three decades, but has left a lasting en Medicare, eliminate the Part D ‘‘donut their parents’ health insurance policy. More- impact on public policy debate in the United hole,’’ improve access for lower income citi- over, insurance companies will be subject to States. zens so that Medicare is affordable for ALL public review and disclosure of insurance ex- In 1962, as a student attending Harvard seniors, and create new consumer protections cessive rate increases. University, I helped found the Ripon Society. for Medicare Advantage Plans. Discrimination Much needed investments will be made The intent was to provide Republicans with a for pre-existing conditions, dropped coverage, right away in training programs designed to in- place where they could debate the issues and and yearly or lifetime caps will no longer be crease the number of primary care doctors, discuss the challenges of the day. tolerated. Co-pays and other cost-sharing for nurses, and public health professionals. Not- Rick’s involvement with Ripon dates back to preventative services will be eliminated and for-Profit purchasing collaboratives, such as the early 1980s. He had been involved with annual caps on what an individual or a family the FrontPath Health Coalition from Northwest John Anderson’s presidential campaign, where pays out-of-pocket will be established. Ohio, will be strengthened to achieve careful he served as National Finance Director before Since 1987, the cost of the average family plan management and cost-savings, and en- going on to serve on the Inaugural Committee health insurance policy has risen from 7 per- couraged as a central provision of Title I. for President Reagan. cent of median family income to 17 percent. Community Health Centers will see an in- Rick joined the Ripon Society as Executive Family premiums are projected to increase an crease in funding to allow for a doubling of pa- Director in 1981 and immediately set out to re- average of $1,800 each year and in 2007, 60 tients over the next 5 years. A $10 billion fund vitalize the organization. Among his accom- percent of bankruptcies were reported to be will be created to finance a temporary reinsur- plishments, Rick created the Congressional related to medical costs. With this bill, no ance program to help offset the costs of ex- Advisory Board; the nonpartisan Ripon Edu- American family will go bankrupt because they pensive health claims for employers that pro- cational Fund Transatlantic Conference; the get sick. vide health benefits for retirees age 55–64. Congressional Liaison Board; the Rough Rider Sixty percent of our Nation’s entire unin- The well being of individuals and our nation Awards Dinner; and he oversaw the rejuvena- sured population are small business owners will benefit from these reforms. From an eco- tion of The Ripon Forum, the Society’s journal and their employees and families. This equals nomic standpoint, healthcare costs have stifled of thought and opinion. More than anything, at least 28 million uninsured Americans. Small the vitality of American businesses and their though, Rick carried the organization on his business premiums have risen 129 percent ability to compete in the global marketplace. shoulders through good times and bad. since 2000. In 2008, 38 percent of small com- The 129 percent increase since 2000 in small In 2004, Rick was invited to follow in the panies offered health coverage, compared business premiums alone have smothered footsteps of the Honorable Bill Frenzel and be- with 41 percent in 2007 and 61 percent in their potential and destroyed their ability to come the President of the Ripon Society. He 1993. cover employees, resulting in an astounding has served in this role with great distinction. For too long, the health of our Nation has 60 percent of our Nation’s entire uninsured Rick also was busy raising a family. He and dwindled while the pockets of the insurance population. his wife Daphne have been married for 21

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brockport Writers Forum, one of the foremost What started out 47 years ago as a seed on Thursday, November 19, 2009 reading series in the country. The Forum has had a significant impact on the direction of the Harvard campus has become a strong and Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Brockport’s English department on both the sturdy tree in Washington, DC, today. rise today to recognize Mr. Charles undergraduate and graduate level, and Anne It is a tree rooted in ideas, and one whose Hildebrand, a community leader and public has played an integral part in the Forum’s growth over the past 30 years would not have servant who is retiring from over thirty-five continued success along with her co-director, been possible without the dedication and com- years of service with the Social Security Ad- poet Ralph Black. mitment of Rick Kessler. ministration. Charles spent his career serving I thank him for his service. others, and I am proud to honor this dedica- Anne has won several awards for her fiction tion and service. and nonfiction writing and also for her teach- f After graduating from South Carolina State ing, including the Flannery O’Connor Award College, Charles started his federal career in for short fiction, the Chancellor’s Award for Ex- EARMARK DECLARATION 1970 as a program specialist with the U.S. cellence in Teaching, the Lillian Fairchild Department of Agriculture. He moved to the Award, and now, the New York Professor of HON. ROB BISHOP Social Security Administration in 1973 as a the Year. claim representative in Newark, New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I again wish to congratu- OF UTAH From 1974 to 1977, Charles also served as late Professor Panning on being named the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the vice president of American Federation of New York State Professor of the Year, and wish her much continued success. Thursday, November 19, 2009 Government Employees Local 2389. Over the course of his career with the So- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, pur- cial Security Administration, Charles worked f suant to the Republican Leadership standards as an operations supervisor, a level 2 man- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- ager, an analyst for the Georgia and North FIRE GRANTS REAUTHORIZATION formation regarding earmarks I received as Florida area office staffs, and a level 1 man- ACT OF 2009 part of H.R. 2996, the Interior-Environment ager. He graduated from the Atlanta Leader- Appropriations Act, 2010. ship Development Program in 1991. The SSA SPEECH OF Requesting Member: ROB BISHOP twice awarded him the agency’s highest HON. GENE GREEN Bill number: H.R. 2996 honor, the Commissioner’s Citation. Charles is also a community service leader. OF TEXAS Account: Forest Service Land Acquisition He serves as the 2009–2010 Chairman for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal name and address of requesting enti- EscaRosa Combined Federal Campaign local Wednesday, November 18, 2009 ty: The Trust for Public Land, 660 Pennsyl- agency application review committee and the vania Avenue SE, Suite 401, Washington, DC non-military agencies committee. He is also The House in Committee of the Whole 20003 chair of the North Florida E-service and Integ- House on the State of the Union had under Description of project: The Bonneville rity/Anti Fraud cadres. As chairman of the consideration the bill (H.R. 3791) to amend Shoreline Trail was initiated in 1990 to com- board of the Beach Institute Historic Associa- sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Preven- tion and Control Act of 1974, and for other plete a trail corridor along the prehistoric tion, Charles oversaw the development of a purposes: shoreline of Lake Bonneville and along the low-income rehabilitation project to serve the foothills of the Wasatch mountains from underprivileged in our area. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair, I Ogden to Provo. This partnership has been so Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United rise today in support for H.R. 3791, the Fire successful that the communities in Cache and States Congress, I am honored to recognize Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009, intro- Box Elder counties have worked to extend the Charles Hildebrand for his service to the peo- duced by my good friend Representative trail north. The 150-acre North Ogden property ple of Northwest Florida. He has been a dedi- HARRY MITCHELL. is a priority for protection by the U.S. Forest cated public servant for forty years. My wife H.R. 3791 will reauthorize the FIRE Grants Service. The property serves as important Vicki and I wish all the best for Charles, his programs—comprised of the Assistance to habitat for deer and elk and as an important wife, Iris, and his children, Nikki and Amii, as Firefighter Grant, AFG, program and the Staff- buffer for fire protection for the rapidly devel- they embark on this next endeavor in their ing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Re- oping area along the Wasatch Front. The lives. sponse, SAFER, grant program—to ensure property also provides watershed protection f that our local firefighters have the tools and for neighboring areas in addition to key rec- resources they need to keep us safe and se- CONGRATULATING PROFESSOR reational resources. cure. PANNING The North Ogden program is a partnership Since 2001, the Fire Grants Programs have effort to fill in the boundaries of the national provided more than $5 billion in support to forest along the BST in North Ogden and HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE local fire departments across the Nation, $190 OF NEW YORK Pleasant View. In 2005, a five-mile stretch of million of which has gone to support Texas fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the BST along North Ogden and Pleasant departments. H.R. 3791 provides a 5-year re- View was secured through a trail easement Thursday, November 19, 2009 authorization of $1 billion per year for the AFG along an existing utility corridor granted to the Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I and $1.194 billion for the SAFER programs. nonprofit Weber Pathways. The property avail- wish to congratulate SUNY Brockport Pro- The AFG program was created to address able for protection this year is critical to the fessor Anne Panning on being named the concerns that local budgets were unable to North Ogden program because it will bring 2009 New York Professor of the Year. This is handle the mounting responsibilities allocated Forest Service ownership to this stretch of the a tremendous accomplishment and the west- to the fire service by providing funds to local BST and add critical trail access to the citi- ern New York community is proud to have fire departments to purchase equipment, vehi- zens in this area of the state. Protection of this Professor Panning as a member of our com- cles, and training. The SAFER program as- property will also protect beautiful views of the munity. sists fire departments in hiring quality per- foothills of the Wasatch Front and Ben Lo- After receiving her undergraduate degree sonnel and ensuring that volunteers meet the mond Peak, one of Weber County’s most im- from Augsburg College, Anne went on to re- required safety standards. Funding through portant landmarks, while conserving important ceive her master of fine arts degree from these programs has been a valuable tools in wildlife habitat and winter range along this Bowling Green State University and then her helping local fire departments provide emer- rapid growth area. doctorate from the University of Hawaii. gency response services to their communities.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.008 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2814 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 The changes made to the AFG and SAFER brating its 150th anniversary. This fraternal I want to talk with you about civility, programs in H.R. 3791 will improve these pro- order has had a rich and long history filled both in society in general and in our politics in particular. grams by allowing funding to be used for cer- with dedication to and compassion for the I encourage you to think back . . . for tain volunteer emergency medical services or- people of our community. some of us way back . . . to those report ganizations and for building inspector certifi- The Tompkins Lodge’s history dates as far cards we got in first grade. Most everyone cations. back as the American Revolution when British had different type cards and categories, but I want to thank Representative MITCHELL for officers and colonist met in the Guyon-Clark they were pretty much variations on the his hard work in crafting this legislation which homestead in the New Dorp section of Staten same basic theme. I’m not talking about reflects bipartisan cooperation and is sup- Island. The War of 1812 brought a halt to Ma- your arithmetic or reading or penmanship ported by the International Association of Fire sonic activity on Staten Island but the lodge grades. I’m talking about the comportment was reconvened in 1819 in the home of Vice column, with things such as Exercises self- Chiefs, the International Association of Fire control . . . respects the rights of others . . . Fighters, the National Volunteer Fire Council, President Daniel D. Tompkins, who also shows kindness and consideration for others the National Fire Protection Association, and served as Grand Master of Mason of New . . . indicates willingness to cooperate . . . the Congressional Fire Services Institute. York State. They met in various homes until uses handkerchief (important even before All fire departments, including those in our 1825 when the Richmond Lodge had its first the H1N1 virus) . . . and, my favorite was congressional district in Texas, strive to pro- meeting on the top floor of the Nautilus Lodge. usually right up at the top of that 6–week re- vide a superior level of emergency service that In 1839, the anti-Masonic movement had port card and it’s of particular significance continually improves the quality of life, health grown in New York and many lodges around to our discussion . . . ‘‘Plays well with oth- ers.’’ and safety of our residents, and I am proud to the State surrendered their charters, but the We were being taught about and graded on support legislation that will ensure that they Richmond Lodge stood firm and weathered one of the most fundamental skills of our can achieve those goals. out the storm. In May 1856, the lodge moved civilization: how to get along with others. f to the room occupied by the former Richmond There is a reason that plays well with others Lodge, where it remained until a massive fire was one of the first things we were taught HONORING DETROIT CATHOLIC ripped through the Tompkinsville section of and evaluated on. And folks, I don’t think CENTRAL COACH TONY MAGNI Staten Island. we’re getting a very good grade on plays well AND CATHOLIC CENTRAL SHAM- After many years in their location, the with others these days. Many of us don’t ROCKS’ CROSS COUNTRY TEAM even want to play with someone we don’t Tompkins Lodge moved in 1908 to their cur- like or agree with. rent location above the Stapleton Office of the Where did all of this come from? In the ma- HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER U.S. Postal Service. jority of my life this hasn’t been the case. OF MICHIGAN From national programs such as their hos- Those of us in this room over 40 or 50 didn’t IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pitals and senior living homes, to their works grow up in anything like this environment. around Staten Island, the Tompkins Lodge is We didn’t live like this. Not in our commu- Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the forefront of community service on Stat- nities . . . not in our politics. We lived in a Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I en Island. Throughout their long and pres- political world with strong feelings and posi- rise to honor and acknowledge Detroit Catho- tions, yes. And we took swings at each other tigious history, the Tompkins Lodge of the politically. But it didn’t come down, to the lic Central Coach Tony Magni and the entire Free and Accepted Masons has volunteered moral equivalent of street brawls and knife Catholic Central Shamrocks’ Cross Country their time and skills to the improvement of our fights. Politics has always been a contact Team on their Division 1 State Championship. community. sport, but the conflict didn’t permeate every I am a proud graduate of Detroit Catholic Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues aspect of our society and rise to today’s level Central High School. As a student, I learned join me in commending the Tompkins Lodge of social and verbal hostility. It is very how important it was to work hard, seek out of the Free and Accepted Masons for the vig- unhealthy. And I’m not sure what to do knowledge, and fight for the less fortunate. I orous devotion to the people of New York’s about it. But I know it when I see it and hear played sports at Catholic Central, so I know it. And I know it is time we focus as much 13th Congressional District for the past 150 attention on our civil behavior as we do on how important sports are in teaching our chil- years. achieving our personal and partisan agendas. dren the importance of teamwork and motiva- f How we do that, I don’t know. But I want to tion. raise the issue, ask the questions, and en- On November 7, 2009, at the Michigan AMB. LYNDON OLSON SPEECH—IM- courage you all to give it your consideration International Speedway, Shamrock Ricky PORTANCE OF CIVILITY IN as well. Galindo came in third at the race and led the AMERICAN LIFE AND POLITICS We live in an era of rudeness, in society in Shamrocks all season. The Shamrocks suf- general, in the popular culture, and in our political life. Our culture today, in fact, re- fered from several injuries early in the season, HON. CHET EDWARDS wards incivility, crudeness, and cynicism. but Coach Magni never lost confidence in the OF TEXAS You can get on TV, get your own talk show team’s ability to persevere in the end. Not sur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or reality series if you out-shout and offend prisingly, Magni has won five cross country Thursday, November 19, 2009 the other guy. Everyone screams, no one lis- championships since 1983 and is known as an tens. We produce a lot of heat but little extraordinarily talented coach. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Speaker, light. The proclivity is to demonize our op- Madam Speaker, Coach Magni and the en- I rise today to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL ponent. People don’t just disagree . . . the tire Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks cross RECORD wise words from Ambassador Lyndon challenge to the other is a battle to the Olson that we would all do well to follow. death. Character assassination, verbal abuse, country team worked tirelessly and produc- obnoxious behavior, and an overbearing at- tively to earn their state championship. I ask In a time of such little civility in our public discourse, Ambassador Lyndon Olson reminds tention on scandal and titillation—all that my colleagues to join me in congratulating isn’t just reserved to day-time TV anymore— Coach Magni and the Shamrocks for reaching us what is best about America. It is the it’s the currency of prime-time, of late night, this milestone and recognizing the coach and strength of our values, our character, and of cable news, of the Internet, and of society team’s contribution to the community and our common respect for our fellow man and in general. country. woman that make our nation great. What happened to us? Should this be a sign We must strive to protect and nurture those of alarm? Is the problem selfishness—we f values of common respect for one another if won’t be denied, we must be immediately TOMPKINS LODGE OF THE FREE we are to grow as a nation. gratified? We want everything we’ve ever AND ACCEPTED MASONS seen in the movies? How do we live and get REMARKS OF AMBASSADOR LYNDON OLSON along like our parents and their generation? UPON ACCEPTING THE TEXAS LEGACY AWARD They had to sacrifice. They didn’t get what FROM THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY PRI- they wanted when they wanted it. Is today’s HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON ORITIES AT THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TEXAS LEG- OF NEW YORK need for instant gratification a problem? ACY LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 12, 2009, AUSTIN, We are more inclusive today . . . and that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TEXAS is a good thing—but has that good made for Thursday, November 19, 2009 Thank you very much for this honor. I ap- increased tensions? preciate the kind remarks of my friend Con- Is it the 24-hour news cycle? The 24-hour Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise gressman Edwards. I also appreciate the op- news cycle demands instantaneous news, today to honor the Tompkins Lodge of the portunity today to talk to this distinguished which feeds off of controversy, scandal, and Free and Accepted Masons that is now cele- group about a concern of mine. easy answers to difficult questions. There is

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And given the rise of the polit- our very ability to live and work and prosper time Gene was 28, he was manager of a ical consultant class, candidates and cam- together. Sweetwater, Tennessee utility. In 1978, he paigns are louder, more outrageous, and I don’t want to sound pious or preachy moved to the world of electric cooperatives meta-partisan. Political consultants have here, but if we are to prevail as a free, self- and went to work as the general manager of helped create a permanent campaign where governing people, we must work together. Escambia River Electric Cooperative in Jay, politics takes precedence over governance. We shouldn’t try to destroy our opponents Florida. Three years later, Gene moved a few The political consultants egg on all this for just because we disagree. We have to govern profit, creating controversy where little or our tongues. The Proverbs tells us, chapter miles east to DeFuniak Springs to work for the none exists so the message, the theme of the 18, verse 12, ‘‘Death and life are in the power Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative day, is played out on TV and the media. of the tongue.’’ How we choose to use (CHELCO). He has served as Chief Executive They’re paid handsomely to cause strife and words—for good or for wrong—is clearly our Officer and General Manager of CHELCO create conflict in order to raise hackles, choice. The health of our democracy depends since 1981. money, and attention . . . fomenting issues upon a robust public discourse. While at CHELCO, Gene has made a last- to suit their agenda. It’s all about the mes- Recognize that I am not saying that con- ing impression on the electric cooperative sage, not the solution, not the negotiation, flict in our political life is to be avoided. community. He served on the board of the Na- the debate, the compromise to move forward. Hardly so. It is not only proper but necessary tional Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Cor- It’s about who is controlling the message, for candidates to vigorously debate the who is defining the message, who is creating issues of our day and examine their oppo- poration from 1988 to 1993 with two years the message, who is keeping the conflict nents’ records. Don’t let people confuse civil- spent as the board’s president. He also served alive often where none existed before the ity with goody two-shoes niceness and mere on the board of the National Cooperative consultant decided one was needed. Is this etiquette. Civility is a robust, tough, sub- Services Corporation from 1995 to 2003 and what keeps us at each other’s throats? stantive civic virtue, critical to both civil as a trustee on the PowerSouth Energy Coop- Is it talk radio, attack TV? Is it the talk society and the future of our republic. Civil- erative Board, representing CHELCO since shows, the shout festivals where absolute hy- ity entails speaking directly, passionately, 1981. Gene has been chairman of the Florida perbole is the only currency? Mean-spirited and responsibly about who we are and what Electric Cooperative Association and the Na- hyperbole and hyper-partisanship breeds we believe. Divisions based on principles are cynicism. Citizens are increasingly cynical healthy for the nation. Vigorous and pas- tional Food and Energy Council Board. Be- about politics and about their government’s sionate debate helps us to define issues and cause of his outstanding work on behalf of ability to work. The damage to the ship of to sharpen positions. electric cooperatives, Gene was featured in state, to the fabric of the nation begs repair. Conflict cannot, should not be avoided in American Executive Magazine in 2007. In Whose job is it to change course and effect our public lives any more than we can avoid February, the National Rural Electric Coopera- the necessary repairs? I’m not sure I have conflict with the people we love. But just as tive Association’s Board of Directors will the answer to that, but I propose that in a member of a household, as a family learn present Gene with the Clyde T. Ellis Award. room full of policy makers and politicians, ways of settling their differences without in- This award recognizes an individual who goes men and women who talk to the media, who flicting real damage on each other, so we, in work in the public arena, who hire consult- our politics, must find constructive ways of above and beyond the call of duty in furthering ants, who set agendas, maybe we have a role resolving disputes and differences. the principles and progress of rural electrifica- to play in making things better. Our work is here. We build from the base. tion and the development and utilization of You know, I can say that there are some We will foster change first by our example natural resources. people in this room, people I consider dear . . . by working together, respecting one an- Beyond his expansive career accomplish- friends, who understand this problem and I other, and negotiating our differences in ments, Gene Smith has spent a lifetime dedi- believe share my concern. To those friends I good faith and with mutual respect. Civility say, you and I both know that we disagree cated to community service. He serves on the is neither a small nor inconsequential issue. United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, very fundamentally on some very big issues The word comes from the French civilite but the truth is that we could care less about which is often translated as ‘‘politeness.’’ the Board of Trustees of Northwest Florida our disagreements and are more concerned But it means much more. It suggests an ap- State College, the Okaloosa County Economic about where we can find consensus and rea- proach to life . . . living in a way that is civ- Development Council Executive Committee, sons to work and live together to construct ilized. The words ‘‘civilized,’’ ‘‘civilite´,’’ and and the Rotary Club. He is also a very active a better future. I consider this kind of com- ‘‘city’’ share a common etymology with a member of the All Sports organization which mitment to trust and open dialogue crucial word meaning ‘‘member of the household.’’ raises money for local youth-oriented non-prof- to maintaining a sustainable society. To be civilized is to understand that we live And indeed, isn’t it about building a better it organizations with an emphasis on sports. in a society as in a household. There are cer- Local beneficiaries include the YMCA, Boys & future for our community, for our country, tain rules that allow family members to live for our children? I say that even on the most peacefully within a household. So, too, are Girls Club, and Special Olympics. intractable of issues, there is room for con- there rules of civility that allow us to live Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United structive debate, for consensus building, for peacefully within a society. As we all learned States Congress, I am honored to recognize the search for some common ground. in 1st grade a long time ago, we owe certain Gene Smith for his service to the people of President Johnson once said to his Demo- responsibilities to one another. Perhaps we the United States. He is a dedicated commu- cratic colleague, Gov. George Wallace of Ala- spend a lifetime learning how to play well bama, during the crisis of civil rights in the nity servant and national business leader. My with others. So be it. It is a crucial goal for South: ‘‘What do you want left behind? You wife Vicki and I wish all the best for Gene and a civil society. Thank you. want a great, big marble monument that his family as they embark on this next endeav- says, ‘George Wallace: He built.’ Or do you f or in their lives. want a little piece of scrawny pine lying f there that says, ‘George Wallace: He IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE hated’ ’’? OF J.E. ‘‘GENE’’ SMITH W. HAZEN HILLYARD POST OFFICE The people I know in this room are build- BUILDING ers. But we are confronting a world today HON. JEFF MILLER where hate seems to be a predominant factor SPEECH OF in the crisis of incivility confronting our pol- OF FLORIDA itics. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROB BISHOP Where are the rules that govern conduct? Thursday, November 19, 2009 OF UTAH What happens eventually after this contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uous rancor tears the fabric of our society Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I completely asunder? Can we survive with rise today to recognize Mr. J.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Smith, Monday, November 16, 2009 this tenor . . . taking no prisoners, giving no a national and community leader who is retir- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, individ- quarter? I’m asking these questions because you ing from almost thirty years of service with the uals like Hazen Hillyard deserve to be remem- folks here are blessed with skills, talent, ex- Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative. Gene bered and honored, and that is why I’m happy perience and a commitment to a positive spent his career serving others and giving to sponsor this legislation to name the Smith- public policy. You understand the impor- back to our community, and I am proud to field Post Office after him. His life was a hall- tance of maintaining and protecting our honor this dedication and service. mark of dedicated public service, at the level

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During this time of eco- Harris, Danzel Harris, Tim Harvey, Gage brary Board, work as Chairman of the Smith- nomic uncertainty, CenturyLink is actively Hayes, Kevin Helms, Charlie Higgenbotham, field Historical Heritage Society and multiple working to create new jobs in our commu- Ellis Hill, Greg Hollinger, Bryson James, terms on the Smithfield City Council. nities. I am confident the remarkable progres- Dustin James, Kenneth Johnson, Romelle He was an active member of the Cache Val- sion of CenturyLink will continue to provide Jones, Sean Kennedy, Brian Krauskopf, ley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and great opportunities for the residents of our James Land, Bryant Lavender, T.J. Lawrence, in 1961 received the Silver Beaver Award in area. John Leech, Corwin Malone, Andrew Martin, recognition of his long time service in the I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Gabriel Mass, Santuan McGee, Lawson scouting program. CenturyLink and its commitment to building a McGlon, Darrius McMullin, Jordan Means, The Smithfield Lion’s Club honored Hazen stronger Louisiana. Tyler Miller, Jerron Mitchell, Anthony Mostella, in 1974 with its Outstanding Citizen of the f Jerry Nettles, Taylor Noon, Chad Orrell, Nick Year award. Owens, Jeremy Pacillo, Alex Page, Andrew Hazen Hillyard was appointed Postmaster of RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT Paschall, John Mark Patrick, Steven Pease, Smithfield in 1934. At the time of his appoint- ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UNIVER- Alex Phifer, Cory Pittman, Rob Powell-Deppe, ment, there was no house-to-house mail deliv- SITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA JAG- Philip Press, Chris Pugh, Erling Riis, Donte ery in the city, so residents were required to UARS Rome, Zack Rone, Brandon Ross, Richard go to the Post Office for their mail. Hazen en- Ross, Matt Saucier, Donald Scott, Ryan Scott, joyed interacting with the people as they HON. JO BONNER Paul Silvey, Brennan Sim, Levi Slaydon, stopped at the general delivery window for OF ALABAMA Courtney Smith, Eli Smith, Tremain Smith, their mail and for other mail services. He was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chris Stitt, Robby Stoner, Alex Tamariz, An- thony Taylor, Josh Terry, Tony Threatt, Ralph very involved in the Utah chapter of the Na- Thursday, November 19, 2009 tional Postmasters Association and was even Turner, Gabe Ukwuoma, Kelly Vail, Corey elected President of the state chapter in 1952. Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I am very Waldon, Justin Walker, Carlton Wallace, Zac He visited all of the post offices in Utah during proud to bring to the attention of the House Westmoreland, Alex Williams, Enrique Wil- that year of service. the outstanding achievement of the University liams, Montavious Williams, Michael Wilson As the population of Smithfield increased, of South Alabama Jaguar football team. The and Lim Windham. Mr. Hillyard recognized the need for expanded University of South Alabama is located in my Much credit also goes to President Gordon and better postal facilities. He was successful Congressional district. Moulton and the Board of Trustees and the in getting a new, larger building for the post During 2009, the NCAA Division III Jaguars, alumni for their vision and support of the inau- office in 1957. In 1963 he completed arrange- under head coach Joey Jones, delivered a gural USA football program. ments for city delivery of the mail to houses in perfect 7–0 season. The Jaguars’ story is inspiring to us all, and Smithfield. The undefeated Jaguars made history not I know that I speak for the entire community A letter from the city manager of Smithfield only for their unblemished record on the grid- when I wish them congratulations on a job says, ‘‘The citizens of Smithfield City have iron this year, but also for the fact that until well done. long appreciated and admired the legacy of this year, the Jaguars never had a football Can’t wait for 2010. Go Jags! W. Hazen Hillyard. As a city we strongly en- team. What’s more, they didn’t even have a f marching band until this year. courage and support an effort to rename the HONORING THE LIFE OF LT. COL. The Jaguars’ 2009 inaugural season was Smithfield Post Office in recognition of his life- (RET.) RICHARD KLEIN nothing short of a Cinderella performance, time of service and achievement.’’ DERRIDINGER When Hazen grew older he still was very in- capped by an impressive 35–0 final game vic- terested in the improvement and advancement tory over the Huntingdon College Hawks on HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS of Smithfield. His life and service clearly prove November 12. The average inaugural season OF FLORIDA that he loved the people and the community, game attendance was an impressive 18,000. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I’m honored to help the United States Speaking at USA’s Media Day on November House of Representatives acknowledge and 16, Jaguars Head Coach Joey Jones put their Thursday, November 19, 2009 recognize that. victory into context: ‘‘Number one, it makes a Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I want to f statement that South Alabama is here to build pay tribute to retired LTC Richard Klein a Division I football program.’’ Derridinger of Tampa, Florida, who passed COMMENDING CENTURYLINK’S This summer the Jaguars took on a away on September 4, 2009 after a long ill- COMMITMENT TO LOUISIANA daunting task and they defied the odds by ness. building on the basics and truly working to- Dick was a successful businessman, deco- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER gether as a team. With this winning combina- rated military veteran, and devoted family OF LOUISIANA tion, they will surely succeed in reaching Divi- man. Born on March 4, 1932, in Easton, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion I. Pennsylvania, Dick grew up in Chambersburg. I would like to congratulate the USA coach- He was a hard working young man and a de- Thursday, November 19, 2009 ing staff and the team: Head coach Joey voted Eagle Scout. He attended Corpus Chris- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, it is Jones and coaches Bill Clark, Kurt Crain, ti School and played football at Chambersburg with deep appreciation for this company’s Greg Gregory, Mitch Rodrigue, John Turner, High School. Dick then attended Gettysburg many contributions to Louisiana that I rise Jeff Bailey, Barrett Parker, Dameyune Craig, College and joined the Air Force to fly in Viet- today to commend CenturyLink. Chuck Dunn, Tommy Perry, Brian Turner, nam. The telecommunications provider has an im- Duwan Walker, Brendt Bedsole, and Justin Returning to the United States, Dick contin- pressive track record of success. In July, Schwind. ued to serve as an instructor pilot for single CenturyLink was formed through the acquisi- The USA Jaguars: Aiman Al-Selwadi, engine fighters and became Captain of an air- tion of Embarq Corporation by CenturyTel Inc., Kendell Bagnerise, Ken Barefield, Cori refueling tanker for 6 years. His last assign- becoming the nation’s fourth largest traditional Barnett, Ryne Baxter, Nick Bear, Logan Ben- ment was Chief of Flight Tests at Rome Air telephone company. It is currently one of three nett, Paul Bennett, Corey Besteda, Heath Development Center where he earned the Fly- Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Lou- Blount, Kevin Bone, Jake Bowen, Chase ing Safety Award for saving the crew, pas- isiana, and more importantly, it has been one Brown, Christian Brown, Zach Brownell, Chris sengers, cargo, and the aircraft after the KC– of the state’s top private-sector employers for Brunson, Nick Brunson, Eddy Cabrera, 135 he was piloting experienced multiple me- many years. Randon Carnathan, Sean Ceballos, Michel chanical failures. In addition to earning other CenturyLink, which has approximately Chapuseaux, Josh Chestang, Trey Clark, decorations, he was awarded the Distin- 20,000 employees in 33 states, announced Chris Cooke, Richard Courtney, Clifton Crews, guished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star for yesterday it will add 350 jobs in Louisiana Andy Dalgleish, Josh Dees, Marquise Dia- Valor. while maintaining its headquarters in Monroe mond, Jaime Driskell, Justin Dunn, Drew Dick earned his masters degree in Systems for at least the next decade. Ezell, Darrow Fisher, Lionel Fuentes, Scott Management from the University of Southern

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After several years in private practice, their eyes . . . nesses in Florida including a gift shop, a sheet he enlisted as a private in the United States And not watch their children grow and smell metal business, and an interior landscaping Army Air Corps during World War II, and was that pumpkin pie . . . company. honorably discharged as a Major by the time The ones who but gave, That Last Full Meas- Our hearts are with Dick’s wife, Dawn, and he returned from overseas. He then practiced ure! his children and grandchildren in this time of law until his appointment and two subsequent One’s Life, The Greatest of All Treasures sorrow. I hope my colleagues will join me hon- elections to serve as a Judge of the 57th Dis- ... The ones without arms and legs . . . oring this remarkable man who was a lifelong trict Court in Bexar County. He presided over As their fine eyes they gave . . . patriot dedicated to his country and his family. many important cases during his career, Showing us all, of what a hero is made! His humility, kindness, and compassion con- though none may be more famous than So Few, but for so many . . . tinue to inspire those who knew him and he 1984’s Texaco case, which resulted in what Have carried that load . . . will be greatly missed in our community. was the largest award of damages in history. Have bore all of the heartache so . . . And when you watch that touchdown f During his time on the bench, Judge Casseb was repeatedly honored by his col- run . . . While, holding your loved ones . . . having IN SUPPORT OF U.S. SOUTHERN leagues in the legal community time and again COMMAND’S EFFORTS IN EL all that fun . . . as an outstanding jurist, and the endowed But, let your thoughts to them so run . . . SALVADOR Judge Solomon Casseb Jr. Research Profes- The ones who died, for what is true . . . sorship in Law at the University of Texas Law And all of those out on the front, the face of HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK School stands as a tribute to the esteem in death must so view . . . And the loved ones at home, each day who OF FLORIDA which he was held. wait by the door . . . the phone . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Before and after he obtained senior status in 1985, Judge Casseb worked to improve the Bow down now upon your knees . . . Thursday, November 19, 2009 And ask our Lord God, so please . . . to bless lives of the people of South Texas outside of all of these . . . The Families . . . Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise his official duties as well. He was a co-trustee Who with such heartache, and will never see to recognize the humanitarian assistance ef- of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust and was a another day of peace . . . forts of the U.S. Southern Command, whose bold and diligent advocate for the poorest citi- And as you say grace . . . headquarters is in south Florida. zens of his community. Say a prayer for all of those Heroes of such Last week, El Salvador was hit with tor- Solomon Casseb Jr. was a great judge, a splendid grace . . . rential rain storms, causing massive flooding great friend, and a great man. His family, Who did not so hesitate . . . And all of those families, whose loved ones and mudslides that devastated parts of that friends, and all those who had the privilege to for them now so wait . . . country. know him will miss him deeply. Who sit, with one less spot at the Thanks- Nearly 200 people were killed. Many thou- f giving table set . . . sands more were left stranded and in imme- Be ever thankful, for what they gave . . . and diate need of assistance. THIS THANKSGIVING IN HONOR OF have to yet . . . The very next day—the same day our Na- ALL THE ARMED FORCES AND On this day of days . . . tion paused to celebrate Veterans Day—U.S. THEIR FAMILIES Give Thanks, Be Thankful for all of those troops deployed nearby in Honduras boarded who gave! This Thanksgiving . . . helicopters bound for the affected areas. HON. JOE WILSON These troops spent their Veterans’ Day OF SOUTH CAROLINA f partnering with their counterparts in El Sal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vador, supporting them in saving lives and ful- Thursday, November 19, 2009 PRAISING NEBRASKA’S HONOR filling a mission of cooperation that continues FLIGHTS to serve our Nation well. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam In just four days our troops distributed more Speaker, I submit a heartfelt poem penned by than 217,000-pounds of aid to villages com- Capitol Guide Albert Caswell, entitled ‘‘This HON. ADRIAN SMITH pletely isolated due to damaged roads and Thanksgiving’’ in honor of all the members of bridges. They brought food, water, milk, cloth- the Armed Forces and their families who are OF NEBRASKA ing and other emergency necessities. separated by war and death this Thanksgiving. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I understand that these airlifts were the only Our thoughts go out to all of them this Thursday, November 19, 2009 source of lifesaving supplies for the stranded Thanksgiving. Bless them all. village. This is a special Thanksgiving as we recog- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, a So, Madam Speaker, I rise to offer my nize the success of Cold War veterans from week ago, our Nation celebrated Veterans thoughts and prayers to the people of El Sal- Korea to Vietnam and across the world who Day. I rise today to honor a couple who have vador, and to also express my appreciation achieved victory on the 20th anniversary of done a great service for Nebraska’s Veterans. and admiration for the members of U.S. the fall of the Berlin Wall inspired by Ronald Bill and Evonne Williams have organized Southern Command. Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and Pope John Paul II working with Lech Walesa of Poland seven Heartland Honor Flights which made it f and Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia. possible for 1,454 World War II veterans to HONORING JUDGE SOLOMON The spirit of Ronald Reagan is kept alive by come to Washington D.C. in 2008 and 2009 to CASSEB, JR. Young America’s Foundation preservation of receive the recognition they deserve. the Reagan Ranch, Ranco del Cielo (Ranch of Veterans participating were able to visit the HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ the Sky) in California. World War II memorial, as well as other points of interest here in the Nation’s capital. OF TEXAS THIS THANKSGIVING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This I know their visit to Washington was a trip Thanksgiving . . . of a lifetime for each and every one of them, Thursday, November 19, 2009 Be thankful, when you’re at home . . . and I know I speak for all of us when I thank Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise With your family all at peace, remember all them for their service to our country. Bill and today to speak of sad tidings. The south of those so all alone . . . Evonne also deserve our thanks for making Who on battlefields can not be home . . . Texas legal community lost a great leader and Families at dinner tables with tears these moments possible. Without their dedica- a great friend on October 16, 2009, when in eyes . . . tion and commitment, we would not have been Judge Solomon Casseb, Jr. passed away at And all of those who upon battlefields of able to honor these men and women who the age of 94. honor died . . . have helped make our Nation great.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.017 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2818 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 HONORING THE 102ND INFANTRY ghanistan are critical to America’s mission to RECOGNIZING IDA FIORELLA FOR AND THE 250TH ENGINEER COM- secure and keep the peace in the world’s HER UPCOMING BIRTHDAY PANY OF THE CONNECTICUT most troubled regions, and all of us from Con- ARMY NATIONAL GUARD necticut are proud to say these dedicated men HON. BRIAN HIGGINS and women are our fellow citizens.’’ OF NEW YORK HON. JOE COURTNEY I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT honoring these men and women who defend Thursday, November 19, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our Nation every day. We thank them for their Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Thursday, November 19, 2009 service and look forward to welcoming them to recognize Ms. Ida Fiorella, a longtime Buf- Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise home again after a successful deployment. falo resident who will be celebrating her 95th today to honor the deployment of 102nd Infan- birthday this December 26th. try Battalion and the 250th Engineer Com- f Ida was born in Buffalo’s West Side on De- pany. On November 15, 2009, Connecticut cember 26th, 1914. The daughter of Italian im- TRIBUTE TO CHARLES EDWARD sent off 700 soldiers from the two Connecticut migrants Joseph Pizzuto and Maria Cordaro MCNEIL National Guard units to be deployed to Iraq Pizzuto, Ida attended Buffalo’s public schools and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi and went on to work in her family-owned gro- Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. cery store at the intersection of Prospect and The logistical and tactical work that the Con- HON. JO BONNER Virginia located in Buffalo, New York. necticut soldiers will do in Iraq and Afghani- OF ALABAMA Ida’s brother Russell Pizzuto, now de- stan is critical to the Nation’s success in the ceased, served honorably and was wounded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two conflicts. The 102nd Infantry will deploy to in World War II; he was the father of six chil- Afghanistan to partner with the Afghan secu- Thursday, November 19, 2009 dren. rity forces to assist, train and mentor the Af- Ida and her family were parishioners at St. ghan Army, Police, and Border Police forces Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the City of Anthony’s Church where she married her hus- in order to strengthen, stabilize and legitimize Mobile recently lost a dear friend with the band, Vincent (Jimmy) Fiorella on November the Government of Afghanistan. The 250th passing of Charles Edward McNeil, and I rise 11th, 1940. Together Ida and Jim raised their Engineer Company will work in Iraq to provide today to pay tribute to his memory. Mr. McNeil three children, Russell, Bonnie, and Joseph, bridging support for theater mobility, and to was a remarkable businessman, active citizen on Buffalo’s West Side. Their marriage ensure rapid emplacement of bridging assets and committed U.S. Army Air Force pilot. He spanned 50 years until Jim passed away on in the event that routes in their area of oper- will be remembered by all as a man devoted March 19th, 1991. ations become impassable. to his family, his faith, and his country. When her children were grown, Ida went on The Connecticut National Guard currently to a successful career in retail sales. She A graduate of Marion Military Institute, Mr. has nearly 500 Soldiers and Airmen mobilized spent a number of years at Hengerer’s down- McNeil later attended the University of Ala- and deployed to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan town, then at the Sample Shop on Hertel Ave- in support of counterterrorism missions. This is bama before volunteering for the U.S. Army nue, and finally at Joseph’s on Deleware Ave- the largest single deployment of Connecticut Air Force during World War II. A decorated nue, all located in Buffalo. Army National Guardsmen since the Korean pilot, he was captured behind enemy lines Ida is a wonderful homemaker, avid Italian War and will bring our total number of de- after being shot down by the Germans and re- cook, and premier pie maker. One of her ployed Soldiers and Airmen to 1,200. mained in captivity until the end of the war. proudest accomplishments was encouraging The 250th Engineer Company, commanded Coming home with two bronze stars, the Air all of her children to go on to receive a college by Captain Charles Taylor of Hamden is Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and two Purple education. based in my district out of New London. The Hearts, Mr. McNeil began a life of entrepre- Ida loves meeting and entertaining people unit’s motto is ‘‘No Bridge too Far,’’ which re- neurship that was as impressive as his dedi- and is very independent. Even to this day she fers to its primary mission of supporting our cation to his country. does all of her own cooking, baking, and only combat forces by literally building bridges over stopped driving after her car was no longer otherwise inaccessible terrain and rivers. In His resume included a career with Protec- road worthy. Ida still attends church and is a Iraq, the 250th will be a part of the drawdown tive Life Insurance Company, co-founder and very devoted Catholic. of our forces and equipment there—a mas- director of Commercial Guaranty Bank, board Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize sive, historic undertaking in the history of our member of SouthTrust Bank, and founding co- Ms. Ida Fiorella as she approaches the cele- military. partner in the McNeil, Jackson and Ahrens Fi- bration of her 95th birthday. I congratulate Ida This will be no easy feat—about 3.1 million nancial group. He also held membership in the for her many contributions to her family, pieces of equipment of all sorts, over 100,000 Million Dollar Roundtable since 1946. But that friends, and community and wish her many vehicles, military and civilian, 24,000 short was just the beginning. more years of happiness. tons of ammunition, over 120,000 containers Mr. McNeil also found the time to serve his f of supplies, and around 120,000 U.S. military community as president of the Mobile County personnel that have to be moved out of Iraq, HONORING THE 100TH School Board for no less than 17 years and mostly through Kuwait. ANNIVERSARY OF DRAUGAS he maintained active membership in many This past weekend, I had the honor of join- ing many of my colleagues in the Connecticut philanthropic, civic clubs and service agency boards. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Congressional Delegation, state officials and OF ILLINOIS Adjutant General Thaddeus Martin in a moving An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and well attended ‘‘send off’ ceremony for the McNeil exemplified the indomitable spirit of our 102nd and 250th. The ceremony, of course, Gulf Coast community. His love of life and tire- Thursday, November 19, 2009 was one of mixed emotions. On the one hand, less devotion to uplifting the lives of so many Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today these men and women represent the best of around him will be missed. to honor the Draugas newspaper on its 100th what our State and Nation has to offer. They Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join year of daily publication. Draugas was founded in Wilkes-Barre, have trained and worked to be the very best me in remembering a dedicated and generous Pennsylvania in 1909 as a Lithuanian lan- at what they do—and we are so proud of community leader and a dear friend. Our con- them. However, on the other hand, Con- guage Roman Catholic paper and moved to dolences go out to his wife, Evelyn Adelia necticut is sending its own to do a hard and Chicago in 1916. The location changed a few Bell; his children, Millie McNeil, Marilyn dangerous job. times in its early years, but Draugas has been Peyronni, Charles McNeil and John McNeil; The eyes of Connecticut and the families of located at 4545 W. 63rd St. in Chicago since these soldiers are on them, eagerly awaiting and his seven grandchildren and five great 1957. Many Lithuanian-Americans live on the their safe return. But soon, the eyes of the grandchildren. Southwest Side of Chicago and in the sur- world will be on them. And all of us in Con- Mobile—and indeed our entire state—lost a rounding suburbs I represent, and they greatly necticut will be so proud to watch the work true leader and our thoughts and prayers are appreciate the reporting and cultural com- that they do. Their missions in Iraq and Af- with his family. mentary that Draugas provides.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.022 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2819 Draugas serves approximately 10,000 daily STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN Twenty-five years ago, Reverend Jackson readers. It is the only Catholic paper to be JOHN LEWIS ON THE GLOBAL took an historic step when he ran for Presi- published daily in both the United States and SYMPOSIUM OF PEACEFUL NA- dent of the United States, becoming only the Canada, and the only paper outside of Lith- TIONS second African-American to run for that office. uania to be published in Lithuanian. In an ef- He received over eighteen percent of the total Democratic primary vote and won five pri- fort to reach younger generations of Lithua- HON. JOHN LEWIS OF GEORGIA maries and caucuses. nian-Americans, Draugas plans the publication The numbers, while impressive, don’t begin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of an English language edition in the near fu- to convey the broad impact of his candidacy. ture. Thursday, November 19, 2009 Reverend Jackson motivated millions of new An event honoring the newspaper’s 100th Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I voters to register to vote and become en- anniversary took place in Willow Springs on rise today to recognize the Global Symposium gaged in the electoral process. His example of October 17 and a Bishops Conference and of Peaceful Nations and the countries award- hope and achievement reaffirmed the self- Catholic Mass were held in Chicago on Octo- ed for being the most peaceful in the world. worth of an entire generation of young African- American men and women. His candidacy ber 18 to honor Draugas and Lithuania’s mil- Let me begin by congratulating those Na- was not a compromised, watered-down one. It lennium. tions that were selected to participate in the Symposium—Australia, Botswana, Canada, demanded publicly that the national political I ask you to join me in honoring Draugas for Chile, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Den- agenda include the issues affecting a ‘‘Rain- its dedication to reporting, community service, mark, Japan, Malawi, New Zealand, Norway, bow Coalition’’ of individuals, including African- and the preservation of Lithuanian culture Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Slovenia, South Americans, Hispanics, Arab-Americans, Asian- around the world. Korea, Uruguay, and Vietnam. Americans, Native Americans, gays, lesbians, Earlier this year, I led a congressional dele- farmers, the poor and the working class, and f gation to India to commemorate the 50th anni- it started a whole new public dialogue. versary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Reverend Jackson challenged us to think HONORING REVEREND E. Coretta Scott King’s visit to follow in the foot- bigger and inspired many others to pursue ca- THURMAN WALKER steps of Gandhi. Soon afterwards, my good reers in public service. He paved the way for friend Mrs. Harriet Fulbright, widow of the late, many of us in this body to run for political of- great Senator J. William Fulbright, and her fice and laid the foundation for the candidacy, HON. CHARLES A. GONZALES staff introduced me to the Global Peace Index nomination and election of President Barack and the Symposium. Obama, our most recent historic candidacy OF TEXAS Mahatma Gandhi once said,’’Peace will not and election. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come out of a clash of arms but out of justice Rev. Jackson’s place in American history lived and done by unarmed nations in the face was legend long before his presidential can- Thursday, November 19, 2009 of odds.’’ As Mrs. Fulbright explained the sym- didacy—through his activism at North Carolina A & T University and leadership of civil rights Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise posium and the GPI, I was impressed by the methodology of the research, the focus on demonstrations in Greensboro, North Carolina, today with a heavy heart, to report the passing his work with Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the Revered E. Thurman Walker after a peace, and the true commitment to improving the global community. at the S.C.L.C. and the formation of Operation long illness. For more than 22 years, Rev- Every year Vision of Humanity researchers PUSH and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. But erend Walker was a leader in the city of San develop the Global Peace Index, GPI, based his presidential run twenty-five years ago so- Antonio, first as assistant pastor and for the on a variety of economic and analytical fac- lidified his place in history and continues to be past 16 years as the senior pastor of Antioch tors. The results are based on a variety of an inspiration for all Americans today. Missionary Baptist Church. economic and social indicators that rank over Rev. Jackson, thank you for all that you have done. Under Reverend Walker’s leadership, Anti- 140 countries on their peacefulness and och grew to three thousand members and evaluate the economic benefit of peace. The f opened the Christian Academy, a private Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations then HONORING ANNE BURKHOLDER school at the Church, in 1995, and the Antioch brings together representatives from the two most peaceful countries in each of the nine Community Transformation Network, an orga- HON. ADRIAN SMITH global regions on the GPI. OF NEBRASKA nization dedicated to community service, in While here, the delegates engage in com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2000. Reverend Walker was the spiritual lead- prehensive dialogue about how to build and er of his congregation, but he insisted that the maintain peace. The countries that participate Thursday, November 19, 2009 church play a role in the whole community and in the forum have unique histories, perspec- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I in the daily lives of all San Antonians. The tives, and domestic and regional realities, but rise today in honor of Anne Burkholder, the church has been a pillar in the San Antonio they must be commended in their significant Nebraska Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Beef community for a long time, but its role and progress in combating domestic poverty and Quality Assurance Program Producer of the reach increased under Reverend Walker as making strides towards creating more peaceful Year, for her dedication to ensuring Nebraska well. He forged alliances with other churches, communities. Together, we have a collective beef producers, practices ensure safe, whole- particularly through the Community Churches responsibility to combat poverty and violence some, and quality beef and beef products. Anne is a wife, mother of three young chil- for Social Action, and with other religious and and promote peace, diplomacy, and stability. dren, and a cattle feedyard owner and oper- social service organizations and with the city’s I hope that all my colleagues will find time to review the report and the Symposium sum- ator with 3,000 head of cattle. Anne grew up political and business leaders. As his wife, Jo mary. Again, let me commend the Global in urban West Palm Beach, Florida, before Angelia Walker, recalled his words, ‘‘If the Symposium for this international forum high- moving to Cozad, Nebraska where she be- church is doing nothing to serve and minister lighting the strategies and benefits of global came a key producer in Nebraska’s cattle in- to the community then we might as well lock peace. dustry. up the doors, close down and go home!’’ f After she married her husband, Anne went Reverend Walker gave a voice to so many from a neophyte ranch hand to becoming part REVEREND JESSE JACKSON, SR. different groups of people in San Antonio’s owner and manager of one of the most pro- community, uniting people around their shared gressive cattle feeding operations in Ne- HON. MELVIN L. WATT braska. ideals and helping them to productive discus- In her work, she has experienced every as- sions even when their views diverged, always OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pect of the feedyard business—from operating seeking out the best path for every one. He the feed truck, scooping bunks, cattle nutrition touched the lives of so many men, women, Thursday, November 19, 2009 plans, vaccinations, you name it. Her deter- and children during his too short life. Though Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, today I rise to mination and dedication to her family, commu- he may be gone, that legacy will live on for- recognize to honor the outstanding achieve- nity, and industry are nothing short of impres- ever. ments of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. sive.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.016 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 I look forward to seeing what she will ac- Five Best Texas Trial Lawyers of the Past talion. He also incorporated discussion of eth- complish in the future. Century by the Houston Chronicle, and was ics and leadership into his company’s weekly f recognized in Harvard Law’s ‘‘Best Lawyers in routine. Truly, Daniel Rhodes is a man of un- America.’’ common ability and unimpeachable character. RECOGNITION OF STEVE It is important to note, however, that Mr. Upon his return to Hawaii, Daniel Rhodes BAERTSCHE BEING INDUCTED O’Quinn’s remarkable capacity in the court- was promoted to Captain and named com- INTO THE FARM SCIENCE RE- room was only one part of his dynamic per- mander of Charlie Company, 1/3. There he VIEW HALL OF FAME sonality. As a notable philanthropist, he hand- developed a relationship with Aloha United somely endowed his alma mater, the Univer- Way, and continued to be involved in commu- HON. MARY JO. KILROY sity of Houston, by helping to fund the John nity service projects, helping to refurbish va- OF OHIO O’Quinn Law Library and the John O’Quinn cant public housing units and assisting with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Field at Robertson Stadium. He served as a food drives along with his men. Regent for the university as well as a Trustee Thursday, November 19, 2009 After eight years, Captain Daniel Rhodes for the law school foundation. Additionally, he left the service this past July to continue his Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today assisted numerous other charitable organiza- education and to spend more time with his to commend Steve Baertsche on his induction tions including the Children’s Assessment wife, Marine Captain Elizabeth Jackson. I into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame Center, the Women’s Center, Baylor College have no doubt that he will accomplish more on September 22, 2009. Mr. Baertsche was of Medicine, the End Hunger Network, St. great things in life. I ask you to join me in hon- inducted as one of five members of the 20th Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and the South oring Captain Daniel Rhodes for his out- Hall of Fame Class. Texas College of Law Advocacy Center. standing service and recognition as the 2009 Mr. Baertsche recently retired as the Assist- Madam Speaker, the world truly lost a gra- Marine of the Year. ant Director for Ohio State University Exten- cious soul with the untimely death of John f sion. OSU Extension seeks to bring the knowl- O’Quinn. I ask my fellow colleagues to join me edge of the university to those Ohioans who in both honoring this brilliant attorney and FOREIGN STUDENTS SOCIAL SECU- do not have regular access to campuses celebrating his life and countless accomplish- RITY NUMBERS REFORM ACT OF around the state. Extension fulfills the land- ments. He will be truly missed. 2009 grant mission of the Ohio State University by f interpreting research developed by the Ohio HON. SAM JOHNSON HONORING CAPTAIN DANIEL C. Agricultural Research and Development Cen- OF TEXAS RHODES ON BEING NAMED ‘‘MA- ter, Ohio State, and other land-grant univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sities, so that Ohioans can use scientifically- RINE OF THE YEAR’’ based information to improve their lives. OSU Thursday, November 19, 2009 Extension serves a vital role by strengthening HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam communities through research-based edu- OF ILLINOIS Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Foreign cational programming. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Students Social Security Numbers Reform Act. Mr. Baertsche led OSU Extension’s leader- Simply put, this bill would prohibit foreign stu- Thursday, November 19, 2009 ship effort for more than 15 years and helped dents from receiving Social Security numbers. enhance the program’s presence at the Farm Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today In no way however would this bill prohibit for- Science Review, FSR. FSR manager Chuck to honor Captain Daniel Rhodes of La Grange, eign students from getting jobs as they can do Gamble stated that, ‘‘Steve Baertsche’s lead- Illinois on being named the 2009 Marine so now. As is currently the case, foreign stu- ership was much appreciated. His under- Corps Times Marine of the Year. All our serv- dents may receive Social Security numbers for standing of Extension and its mission definitely ice men and women make extraordinary sac- work purposes even though they do not need led to the success of Ohio State University re- rifices and are worthy of acclaim. But the Ma- to pay Social Security taxes on any of their search and educational efforts at Farm rine Corps Times has chosen a truly exem- earnings. Science Review. He took Extension to a high- plary member of our Armed Forces for this in- Given that the real purpose of a Social Se- er level.’’ credible honor. curity number is to track workers’ earnings on I am privileged to say that Steve Baertsche Growing up in La Grange and attending which they have paid Social Security taxes, it is one of my constituents. I would like to con- Lyons Township High School, Daniel Rhodes makes no sense that we are giving out num- gratulate Mr. Baertsche again, and I thank him always knew he would be a Marine. His strong bers to those who are here temporarily and do for his service and his work to instruct Ohio- faith and passion for community service are a not pay Social Security taxes. Moreover, a ans how to better their lives through edu- tribute to his parents, who have spent the last 2007 Inspector General report found that cation. 10 years in Lima, Peru running an orphanage. some foreign students ‘‘may have obtained f With their selflessness as his guide, Daniel Social Security numbers for purposes other Rhodes enlisted in the Marines in May 2001 than on-campus employment or other author- EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND with an uncommon drive and certainty of pur- ized work’’. After all, these are highly prized CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF pose. numbers. JOHN O’QUINN Then First Lieutenant Rhodes served as the So rather than giving out numbers to those commander of Weapons Company, 1st Bat- who don’t really need them, we should instead HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON talion, 3rd Marines in Karmah, Iraq starting in work to better safeguard numbers to those OF TEXAS August 2008. With just two years of experi- who should have the numbers in the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence as an officer, he commanded 200 Ma- place. Also this likely will prevent foreign stu- rines and more than 500 Iraqi militia members, Thursday, November 19, 2009 dents from overstaying their welcome. functioning as both a warrior and a mentor. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this leg- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Daniel Rhodes and his men used emergency islation. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an in- relief funds to commence more than 30 serv- f credibly gifted personal injury lawyer and dedi- ice projects in the area in and around Karmah. cated philanthropist, Mr. John O’Quinn. The results included the refurbishment of 21 HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Mr. O’Quinn spent his career serving others schools, four bridges, two water treatment OF MAJ. L. EDUARDO CARAVEO by fighting to make sure the most vulnerable plants, two roads, a community center, and OF WOODBRIDGE, VA members of our society received justice. As a two factories, as well as the development of lawyer, his unwavering commitment to his cli- an adult literacy program. These projects HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ents was legendary, and throughout his legal helped thousands of Iraqis and are examples OF VIRGINIA career, he used his unique personality and of the kinds of critical but often unsung efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staggering intellect as an advocate for the that lie at the heart of our military’s work in powerless. In his life, he was named one of Iraq. Thursday, November 19, 2009 the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America During his personal time while deployed, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- by the National Law Journal, 100 Legal Leg- Daniel Rhodes authored a book on military er, I rise to honor the life and service of Maj. ends of Texas by Texas Lawyer magazine, ethics that is now used throughout his bat- L. Eduardo Caraveo, who was among the 13

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A portrait of him is now Thursday, November 19, 2009 where he was to provide stress counseling to mounted in the Pillars of Charity Portrait Gal- deployed service members. lery at the House of Temple in Washington, Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, with little more He was active in his adopted home of D.C. than the blink of an eye, the American tax- Prince William County, where he spent time payers have lost $25 billion—with no trans- counseling prison inmates. He also offered his Dr. Wilhelmsen’s medical and personal phi- parency, accountability or justification. services for anger management training and losophy emphasizes treating all people with In December 2008, the Treasury Depart- couples therapy. respect and dignity. He is a tireless worker for ment loaned General Motors $13 billion. In the A native of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Maj. his patients, whose lives have been enriched spring, Treasury loaned GM another $6 billion. Caraveo came to the United States as a teen- by his professional manner and surgical abil- Days before GM declared bankruptcy, the ager and became the first in his family to ity. Though his profession left little time for ex- Obama administration poured in another $30 graduate from college. He received his under- tracurricular activities, Dr. Wilhelmsen has re- billion—just in time to convert taxpayer loans graduate degree from the University of Texas mained actively involved in Masonry. to equity and take ownership of this American at El Paso and earned a doctorate in psy- giant. All of these funds came from the Trou- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me chology from the University of Arizona. bled Asset Relief Program—a bailout never in- today to honor Dr. Hans R. Wilhelmsen for his According to local news accounts, he was a tended for such purposes. As the Congres- generous, giving friend and father who en- commitment to Masonry, Scottish Rite, and sional Oversight Panel wrote last month, ‘‘the joyed spending time playing in the yard with Grand Lodge. Dr. Wilhelmsen’s enthusiasm use of TARP funds for the automotive industry his children. and commitment is a remarkable asset to the raises questions regarding both presidents’ Maj. Caraveo is survived by his wife, Angela Masonic organization. authority to use these funds under EESA leg- Rivera; their son and her two daughters; three islation and, more broadly, under the U.S. children from a previous marriage and six sib- f Constitution.’’ lings. Last month, the ex-‘‘Car Czar’’ Steve Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH AN- Rattner, the Government Accountability Office me in honoring the remarkable life and service NIVERSARY OF THE BILL NICH- and the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel of Maj. Caraveo and the lives of the twelve OLS STATE VETERANS HOME independently estimated the taxpayers’ $49 others killed on that tragic day at Fort Hood. billion investment in GM to be worth about $25 Their brave service, and that of their families, billion. The government’s ‘‘Bridge Loan to No- will never be forgotten and we extend our HON. MIKE ROGERS where’’ lost half of the taxpayers’ money. This sympathies to them. OF ALABAMA is only one company. The U.S. taxpayer owns f debt and equity securities in other private cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porations, including Chrysler ($12.5 billion), DR. HANS R. WILHELMSEN Thursday, November 19, 2009 Citigroup ($45 billion) and AIG ($41 billion). How much are taxpayers losing on nearly HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, $100 billion invested in these struggling firms? OF MARYLAND I respectfully request the attention of the Today, I introduce the ‘‘Taxpayer Investment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House to pay recognition to an important day Protection Act,’’ which sets a December 2010 Thursday, November 19, 2009 for the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Al- deadline for the Treasury Secretary to divest exander City, Alabama. the federal government’s ownership of private Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I firms. These TARP-funded government invest- This important Veterans facility opened No- rise before you today to honor Dr. Hans R. ments add to the Treasury’s $12 trillion debt Wilhelmsen, 33 Degree Sovereign Grant In- vember 30, 1989, and was named after Wil- burden and put taxpayer funds at risk for spector General, for his distinguished service liam ‘‘Bill’’ Nichols, who was instrumental in greater loss. The time has come to protect the to the principals of the Masonry, Scottish Rite, making Alabama’s first state veterans home a taxpayer from any more losses and set a time- and Grand Lodge. reality. Congressman Nichols, a World War II table for withdrawal to get the government out Dr. Wilhelmsen was raised as a Master Veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star and of private business. Mason in December 1982. He received the 32 Purple Heart, was first elected to the U.S. f degree in the Scottish Rite, Valley of Baltimore House of Representatives in 1966 and served in the Spring Class of 1983. In 1991, he be- until his passing in December of 1988. HONORING THE PANTRY OF came an Honorary Past Master of Pythagoras BROWARD, INC. The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is a Lodge and received the Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1995. Dr. Wilhelmsen was 150-bed skilled nursing home for our Vet- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS coroneted a 33 degree mason in 1997. erans, and because of its excellent quality of care, has well over 100 Veterans awaiting ad- OF FLORIDA During the early years of his Masonic jour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ney, Dr. Wilhelmsen’s time was devoted main- mission. To date, over 1,500 of our heroes ly to plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is have resided there. Thursday, November 19, 2009 a 1959 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home was Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, University of Maryland School of Dentistry. In- awarded the 2009 Quality Award from the I rise today to honor an organization that has spired by the lectures of Dr. Milton Edgerton, American Health Care Association for its com- helped countless individuals in my community. Professor of Plastic Surgery, Wilhelmsen ma- mitment to continuous quality improvement in The Pantry of Broward, Inc., is a not for profit triculated to the University School of Medicine. long-term care. On November 30, 2009, the organization that provides food and support In 1963, Dr. Wilhelmsen obtained his medical facility and its proud employees will host a services to low-income seniors and to grand- degree in General Surgery. He completed 20th Anniversary Celebration program fol- parents raising grandchildren. Plastic Surgery training in 1965 at the Univer- lowed by a luncheon and open house. In Florida alone, there are 147,893 grand- sity of Pittsburgh. parents raising grandchildren, yet 8 percent of While much of his time was dedicated to I would like to congratulate this facility, its grandparent caregivers live in poverty, as do plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. proud employees and the community for nearly 10 percent of all seniors. For those who Wilhelmsen dedicated the spare time he had reaching this important milestone. These Ala- live in Broward County, and the children who to Masonry. In 1995, he was appointed to the bamians are shining examples of dedication rely on them, the Pantry of Broward is an Scottish Rite Holding Company. Wilhelmsen for the brave men and women who have indispensible resource. progressed to assisting the Sovereign Grand served our country in uniform and I wish them Each month, the Pantry of Broward delivers Inspector General, Dr. Bernard E. Rothman. In all the best at this important occasion. a 60 pound box of food items to hundreds of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.019 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2822 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 seniors. However, the Pantry of Broward is for homeless adults affected by HIV/AIDS, ington, D.C., and until recently served in the much more than a food bank. They also pro- mental illness and/or addiction, implementing DEA’s Richmond field office. vide seniors with transportation services, legal a ‘‘Harm Reduction’’ model. That same year, The crash also claimed the lives of seven assistance, access to affordable medical care, it also introduced the ‘‘Housing First’’ model to U.S. service members. and a slew of other resources that make life Seattle with the opening of the Kerner Scott During a memorial ceremony, Attorney Gen- just a little bit easier for Broward’s struggling House: 40 apartments for formerly homeless, eral Eric Holder praised Special Agent seniors. mentally ill, and/or addiction-challenged adults. Leamon as ‘‘always willing to accept tough as- Whether an individual needs help finding af- In 2005, DESC expanded its ‘‘Housing First’’ signments. When the opportunity came to vol- fordable housing, is having trouble under- model with the opening of the 1811 Eastlake, unteer—to volunteer—to work in Afghanistan, standing complicated medical or insurance a 75-unit building for late-stage chronic ine- the most dangerous assignment available, he forms, or simply needs a pair of eyeglasses briates, typically high users of public services. stepped up again.’’ fixed, the Pantry of Broward is there to help. Over the years, DESC has received dozens Leamon was born in Ukiah, Calif., and Seniors in south Florida, like those around of awards and widespread recognition for its would have celebrated his 38th birthday this the Nation, have worked hard and provided for innovative housing projects and intensive serv- Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Ana, and themselves and others their entire lives, yet ices. In 2004 and in 2005, it received the their soon-to-be born child; his parents, Rich- often, despite incredible need, they are too Metlife Award for Excellence in Affordable ard and Sue Leamon, of Fortuna, Calif.; two proud to ask for a helping hand. For this rea- Housing, making it the only organization to win sisters; a niece and two nephews; his grand- son, the Pantry of Broward provides assist- the award in two successive years. In 1999, mother; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. ance in a caring, dignified manner, mindful of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues their clients’ privacy and self-esteem. Development awarded its ‘‘Best Practice join me in honoring the lives and service of Madam Speaker, while we in Congress Award’’ to DESC for innovation in developing these brave men and extending our sym- work to revive our Nation’s economy, it is or- services that later became industry standards. pathies to their families. ganizations like the Pantry of Broward that Most recently, DESC won the 2007 Maxwell f serve as a lifeline to the seniors and families Award of Excellence for its 1811 Eastlake in our districts struggling to make it from one project. A study published in the Journal of the HONORING WILSON HALLIDAY day to the next. I am truly grateful for the serv- American Medical Association in 2009 re- PIPKIN ices they provide to my constituents and com- vealed that the 1811 Eastlake program has mend them on their extraordinary work. saved taxpayers $4 million dollars annually. HON. SAM GRAVES f Madam Speaker, for more than thirty years, OF MISSOURI DESC has served disabled and vulnerable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATING 30TH ANNIVERSARY homeless adults through a continuum of care Thursday, November 19, 2009 OF SEATTLE’S DOWNTOWN model that not only helps people survive but EMERGENCY SERVICE CENTER breaks the vicious cycle of homelessness. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Today, it has become one of the largest multi- pause to recognize Wilson Halliday Pipkin, a HON. JIM McDERMOTT service centers for homeless adults in the Pa- very special young man who has exemplified OF WASHINGTON cific Northwest, employing more than 300 em- the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployees who provide permanent supportive ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 96, and in earning the most Thursday, November 19, 2009 housing, clinical and emergency services, and overnight shelter. DESC is an invaluable asset prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, today I to our community, to the Seattle-King County Wilson has been very active with his troop rise to offer special recognition to Seattle’s Coalition to End Homelessness, and to our participating in many scout activities. Over the Downtown Emergency Service Center, DESC, nationwide efforts to address homelessness. I many years Wilson has been involved with on its thirtieth anniversary. For three decades, extend my best wishes and commend DESC’s scouting, he has not only earned numerous this non-profit organization has committed Executive Director Bill Hobson, its Board of Di- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- itself to serve the most vulnerable homeless rectors, its staff, and its clients on ‘‘30 years ily, peers, and community. populations of Seattle with shelter, services, of opening doors to end homelessness.’’ I Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join advocacy, and housing. know DESC will continue to lead the way with me in commending Wilson Halliday Pipkin for DESC began as a partnership among the thoughtful, innovative answers to our most his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of City of Seattle, the Greater Seattle Council of challenging social issues. America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Churches, and Washington Advocates for the f ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Mentally Ill to address the shortage of shelter f and services for a growing population of HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE homeless persons in the Seattle area. On No- OF DEA SPECIAL AGENT FOR- COMMEMORATING THE BIRTHDAY vember 19, 1979, with fourteen staff, DESC REST LEAMON OF DALE CITY, OF PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR opened its doors to nearly 200 homeless VA adults as an overnight emergency shelter in HON. FRANK R. WOLF the ballroom of the Morrison Hotel, in Seattle’s HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA historic Pioneer Square. A year later, DESC OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became a Mental Health Care licensed agen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cy. Since its early years, DESC has been a Thursday, November 19, 2009 leader in developing programs that provide a Thursday, November 19, 2009 Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to full continuum of care to address the root Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- commemorate the birthday of a great Amer- causes of homelessness. er, I rise to honor the lives of three local men, ican president, Zachary Taylor. In 1985, DESC was selected as a pilot loca- who recently died in a tragic helicopter crash Zachary Taylor was born on a farm in tion for the national ‘‘Health Care for the while serving with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Barboursville, Virginia, on November 24, 1784. Homeless’’ program to integrate chemical de- Agency in Afghanistan. His father had served with George Wash- pendency, mental health, and nursing with Their work was a critical part of recent U.S. ington in the Revolutionary War and his family shelter services. In 1989, DESC enhanced its efforts to disrupt drug trafficking that is be- members were prominent planters. Zachary local outreach program by sending clinically lieved to be funding Taliban insurgents in Af- Taylor had a 40-year military career in the trained staff to the streets to seek out and es- ghanistan. These were the first DEA fatalities U.S. Army, serving in the War of 1812, Black tablish first contact with Seattle’s most vulner- since the war began even though the agency Hawk War, Second Seminole War, and the able homeless men and women. That novel has been operating in Afghanistan since 2005. Mexican-American War, where he earned the practice has become the standard outreach Special Agent Forrest Leamon was a resi- nickname ‘‘Old Rough and Ready,’’ because strategy used in most major U.S. cities today. dent of Woodbridge, Va., and had served in of his willingness to share his troops’ hard- In addition, DESC began developing perma- Afghanistan since 2007. Special Agent Chad ships. Taylor became a national hero after fac- nent supportive housing for the hardest-to- Michael was a resident of Quantico, Va., and ing overwhelming odds to triumph in a battle serve homeless men and women. In 1997, it recently arrived in Afghanistan. Special Agent against the Mexican General Santa Anna at opened the Lyon Building with 64 apartments Michael Weston was a resident of Wash- Buena Vista.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.032 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2823 This extraordinary record of service to the This amendment will not bar any one from Despite the availability of funding and some Nation was further enhanced when Zachary purchasing their own private supplemental progress made, the national backlog continues Taylor was elected president of the United rider. Our language is the same that applies in to persist. Recent media reports have docu- States in 1848. Under his administration, the current law on Medicaid, Medicare, the Chil- mented that across the country, backlogs con- Department of the Interior was created. Much dren’s Health Insurance Plan, and the Federal tinue to rise and sexual assaults occur that of Taylor’s administration was focused on the Employee Health Benefits Plan, FEHBP, itself might otherwise have been prevented were issue of the expansion of slavery, with the which offers many private insurance plans. the kits processed in a timely manner. This bill Compromise of 1850 coming shortly after his The FEHBP is a model for how this language addresses the continuing rape kit backlog and death. will be applied. It has been tried, tested, and several other problems that work to deny jus- Madam Speaker, I call the attention of the proven. tice to victims of sexual assault—including the House to the life, legacy, and accomplish- The inclusion of this amendment clarifies denial of free rape kits to survivors of sexual ments of Zachary Taylor on the upcoming the bill’s language on the potential fungibility assault, and the shortage of trained health 225th anniversary of his birthday. of premium dollars deposited in Federal ac- professionals capable of administering rape kit f counts that could result in federally sanctioned exams. AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR insurance paid for by taxes, premiums, or By creating incentives for jurisdictions to AMERICA ACT Federal subsidies diverted to pay for abortions eliminate their rape kit backlogs, process their by those who do not agree with the procedure. incoming rape kits in a timely manner, and SPEECH OF Importantly, for the first time, the base publicly report their backlog numbers, this leg- measure itself will help vast scores of women islation would go a long way to ensuring that HON. MARCY KAPTUR to obtain health coverage and, by so doing the purpose and intent of the Debbie Smith OF OHIO limit abortion by enhancing broad coverage Act be fully realized. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES options for women’s and children’s health. The According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest Na- Saturday, November 7, 2009 rate of infant mortality, which is fueled by tional Network, every two minutes someone is Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support shamefully high rates of premature birth in the sexually assaulted somewhere in the United of the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts-Smith-Kaptur- United States, shows us that we are not ad- States. DNA evidence does not forget and it Dahlkemper Amendment that maintains exist- dressing the needs of mother’s and their ba- cannot be intimidated. By processing this evi- ing Federal law on the compelling issue of bies. Providing the necessary support for dence, we can prevent rapists from attacking abortion. For 34 years, citizens of conscience women is the answer. This bill will vastly im- more innocent victims and ensure that the sur- on all sides have weighed in on this important prove preventive care, double funds available vivors and their families receive justice. moral and legal question. Lawmakers have at- to community health centers including obstet- f tempted to accommodate very divergent ric and gynecological care, and move America views, even on the meaning of life itself. Many fully into this 21st century. No woman, no RECOGNIZING NEW YORK YAN- lives must be considered—the life of the moth- woman—including poor women, pregnant KEES OWNER GEORGE er, the life of the child, including the unborn women, unemployed women, working women, STEINBRENNER III but conceived, and in my opinion the rarely single women, and nursing women—will be mentioned responsibilities of the father as left out of health insurance coverage. HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO well. I urge my colleagues to support the amend- OF NEW YORK Our legislative struggle to do what is proper ment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is rooted in interrelated moral, scientific, legal, f Thursday, November 19, 2009 and yes, theological dissonances. What is right? What should be legal? And what will INTRODUCTION OF THE JUSTICE Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I rise lead to a just and responsible society for all? FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AS- today to recognize the New York Yankees I continue to approach this deeply moving SAULT ACT owner, George Steinbrenner III. I recently issue as a representative from a widely di- sponsored a resolution congratulating the Yan- verse Congressional district in northwestern HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY kees on their 27th World Series win. Since the Ohio, an area of our Nation comprised of peo- OF NEW YORK World Series victory was dedicated to Mr. ple from many different ethnicities, races, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Steinbrenner, I wanted to honor his dedication to the city of New York and the Yankees. He faiths, denominations and belief systems. My Thursday, November 19, 2009 representation of these varying views em- has owned the franchise for 36 years, the bodies the deepest respect for all our people, Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, today, I longest serving owner in Yankee history. and for the integrity with which they have ar- am proud to introduce this important bipartisan Mr. Steinbrenner always has had a long- rived at their values. legislation with my colleagues, Representa- standing interest in coaching and sports man- This amendment reaffirms longstanding, ex- tives HELLER, NADLER, KENNEDY, CAPPS, WAX- agement. He began as an athletic director and isting law, and nothing more. It represents the MAN, SPEIER, MCGOVERN, ISRAEL, GRIJALVA, baseball/football coach at an Ohio high school. broad consensus of the American people after RICHARDSON, PERRIELLO, ENGEL, DELAHUNT, In 1955, he became an assistant football decades of consideration on the issue. Recent COSTA, WATSON, HALL (NY), STARK, CHU, coach for Northwestern University. The fol- Gallup polls show that 51 percent of Ameri- NORTON, MOORE (KS), and HOLT. The com- lowing year in 1956, he was an assistant cans consider themselves ‘‘pro-life’’ on the panion bill has been introduced in the Senate coach for the Purdue University football team. issue of abortion. But, this amendment does by Senators FRANKEN, GRASSLEY, HATCH, and By 1961, he led a team of investors in the not resolve all moral questions that face pro FEINSTEIN. purchase of the Cleveland Pipers of the Na- choice, prolife, and non-aligned Americans on I have been working on the issue of DNA tional Industrial Basketball League, which this issue. All it does is restate existing law. technology since 2001 when I, along with soon joined the American Basketball League, It states that no Federal funds ‘‘authorized former Representative Steve Horn, held a ABL. In May of 1962, Steinbrenner got the under this Act may be used to pay for any hearing in the Government Reform Committee coveted young rookie, Jerry Lucas, to play for abortion, or to cover any part of the costs of where we heard from a courageous rape sur- the Pipers. That same year the Pipers won the any health plan that includes coverage of vivor, Debbie Smith. ABL Championship. Under his ownership, abortion,’’ except in the cases of the life of the It was for Debbie, and the thousands of Steinbrenner made history by having the first mother, rape or incest. rape survivors like her, that I authored ‘‘The African-American coach in professional bas- Effectively, the precedent setting Hyde Debbie Smith Act’’ to provide Federal funding ketball, John McClendon. amendment—which has been in effect for 34 to process the unconscionable backlog of It was not until 1973 that Mr. Steinbrenner years in our Nation—will apply to the public DNA evidence. This legislation passed as part became part of a now historic deal when he option, and to any Federal plans which include of the Justice for All Act of 2004, authorizing bought the Yankees for $10 million from Co- elective abortion. The amendment does no the necessary funding to start processing the lumbia Broadcasting Company, CBS. When more, and no less. Further, with the added backlog through the creation of the Debbie Mr. Steinbrenner took ownership of the Yan- coverage for all Americans that this bill pro- Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. Since kees, they were a team in decline. After the vides, perhaps the abortion choice will be- 2004, millions of dollars in funding have been 1962 season, the glory days were winding come less attractive for those faced with such appropriated under the Debbie Smith DNA down for the Yankees. In 1966, they finished a life wrenching choice. Backlog Grant Program. last in the American League, which had not

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.034 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 happened since 1912. As owner, Mr. year in the United States. Many of these infec- RECOGNITION OF THE VIENNA INN Steinbrenner took over a Yankees franchise tions are asymptomatic for an extended that needed rebuilding from the bottom up. He amount of time and often remain undiagnosed, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY accepted nothing less than victory and made or diagnosed at later stages resulting in in- OF VIRGINIA sure everyone in the Yankees organization creased rates of mortality, morbidity, disability, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked together towards that goal. Within 4 and transmission. Thursday, November 19, 2009 years, Steinbrenner had directed the team The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- back to its winning ways by helping guide the Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- vention, CDC, and the United States Preven- er, I rise today to celebrate the 50th Anniver- Yankees to World Series championships in tive Services Task Force recommend that vol- 1977 and 1978. sary of a landmark in Northern Virginia, the Vi- untary screening for HIV/AIDS and other STIs enna Inn. Located in the heart of the Town of This winning tradition has continued over be integrated into routine clinical care. How- the years. Overall, under his management, the Vienna, the Inn continues to bring together ever, stigma, culture, language, lack of edu- people from all walks of life. You always feel Yankees have brought home 7 world cham- cation, cost, limited resources, and inaccurate welcome and you can always find a good pionships, 11 American League pennants, and perceptions of risk contribute to insufficient meal and great conversation. 16 division titles. Many Yankee legends have screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs. And, these The Vienna Inn is a part of the fabric that played for the team during Steinbrenner’s ten- same factors have exacerbated the instances makes up the Town of Vienna. Its walls, with ure as owner. Derek Jeter was quoted in the of transmission and late detection of HIV/AIDS vintage black and white pictures, sports Associated Press after the recent World Se- and STIs over the past decade. memorabilia, and other oddities, tell Northern ries win as saying that, ‘‘He’s the reason we’re The Increasing Access to Voluntary Screen- Virginia’s story. First opened in 1960 by Mollie here. First of all, we wouldn’t be in this sta- and Mike Abraham, the Vienna Inn took over dium if it wasn’t for him. We wouldn’t have this ing for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009 takes an aggressive and multifaceted approach to what was then Freddy’s Cafe. Dating back to group together if it wasn’t for him. This is a when the tavern was first built in 1925, the Inn special moment. We all tried to win it for him. combating HIV/AIDS and STIs by increasing access to voluntary screening and other pre- also has served as an ice cream parlor and a He deserves it.’’ sandwich shop. There is no question that George ventative methods while preserving patient rights and confidentiality. Mollie and Mike sought to establish a local Steinbrenner has changed and modernized restaurant that would encourage the commu- major league baseball and professional sports. Among other things, my bill includes 83 per- nity to come together and share their common A Yankees franchise that sold for $10 million cent Federal Medical Assistance Percentages, experiences in a relaxed setting. As Mollie in 1973 has grown to a current value of $1.5 FMAP, rate for the screening of HIV/AIDS and Abraham once said, ‘‘You could sit at a table billion under Steinbrenner’s leadership. other STIs and requires all private health in- with strangers and by the end of the night be Mr. Steinbrenner is also a dedicated and surance plans to cover screening for HIV/AIDS friends’’. generous philanthropist. He established the and other STIs. My bill provides grants to Fed- Mike and Mollie became fixtures of our com- Gold Shield Foundation in Tampa Bay and the erally Qualified Health Centers to serve indi- munity, supporting local sports teams and Silver Shield Foundation in New York City, viduals who cannot access screening because community events. In fact, when Mollie was both of which financially support families of they lack insurance coverage or sufficient in- not making jokes with patrons she could be fallen police officers. Among many other en- come. And, my bill urges the Centers for found umpiring local tennis matches, volun- deavors, he has donated funds to the Univer- Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to im- teering with the Americans for Democratic Ac- sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Mas- plement a broad and comprehensive approach tion, and serving as a regional board member sachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Ohio to covering screening for HIV/AIDS, and en- with the National Organization for Women. State, the University of Florida, and most nota- courages CMS to take steps to reimburse The Abraham family’s business grew into a bly, given $1 million to the Hokie Spirit Memo- screening for other STIs. local treasure, with people coming from all rial Fund at Virginia Tech University. These Additionally, the Increasing Access to Vol- over the National Capital Region for a famous are just a few of his many efforts to assist untary Screening for HIV/AIDs and STIs Act of Vienna Inn hot dog and a pint of beer. As the other organizations. 2009 supports access to early medical and business grew, the Abrahams hired their son, Although Mr. Steinbrenner was not in at- mental treatment. It includes language from Philip, a Culinary Institute of America grad- tendance at the 27th Yankee World Cham- the Early Treatment for HIV/AIDS Act, ETHA, uate, as their head chef. Mollie credits her pionship, his legacy was an important part of and requires testing facilities to link patients to son’s home-style cooking with helping the Inn the franchise’s victory. The message displayed appropriate medical and mental health serv- remain so popular within the community. over the field on that November night says it ices. After 40 years of service to the community, all: ‘‘Boss this is for you!’’ Mollie sold the Vienna Inn to Marty Volk in Lastly, the bill will make screening and other 2000. To Mollie, selling the Vienna Inn to Mr. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize preventative services more accessible to Mr. Steinbrenner for his long dedication to- Volk was like keeping the business in the fam- groups that have been historically underrep- ily. Marty has been a customer since he was wards the City of New York, my borough of resented in public health interventions for HIV/ the Bronx, and the great success that he has a 6-year-old, and he understands the rich his- AIDS and other STIs. It requires the Director tory and the tradition of the Vienna Inn. brought to the New York Yankees organiza- of the CDC to work with appropriate entities to tion. Today, the Vienna Inn is still the same as it track screening trends for HIV/AIDS and STIs was 50 years ago. You’ll see business leaders f among people with disabilities, and ensure at the bar eating a hot dog with the local INTRODUCING THE INCREASING that comprehensive sex education materials plumber and a soccer team enjoying chili dogs ACCESS TO VOLUNTARY SCREEN- are accessible to these individuals. The bill di- at the corner table. Of course, the ‘‘Vienna Inn ING FOR HIV/AIDS AND STIS ACT rects the Secretary of Health and Human Corner Club’’ still claims one corner of the bar OF 2009 Services to take the appropriate steps to en- every weekday afternoon. Madam Speaker, I sure that all women have equal access to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS screening for cervical cancer regardless of the Vienna Inn on 50 years of service to the sexual behavior or sexual orientation. And, Town of Vienna. I and many other loyal pa- OF FLORIDA this bill directs the Secretary of Health and trons from across Northern Virginia wish the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Human Services to improve research efforts Inn many more years of continued success. Thursday, November 19, 2009 concerning the prevention, spread and trans- f Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, mission of HIV/AIDS and STIs in the transgender community. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE I rise to introduce the Increasing Access to SPIRIT OF WAXAHACHIE Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and Sexu- Madam Speaker, voluntary and routine ally Transmitted Infections Act of 2009, a bill screening for HIV/AIDS and other STIs is an that will reduce the spread and morbidities as- effective and low-cost approach to decreasing HON. JOE BARTON OF TEXAS sociated with HIV/AIDS and other sexually the life-threatening and life-altering effects of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transmitted infections, STIs. these infections. I urge my colleagues to sup- Fifty percent of sexually active Americans port this important bill that includes a com- Thursday, November 19, 2009 will contract an STI at some point in their prehensive and evidence based strategy to Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I lives, and 15 million STIs are reported each improve the overall health of our nation. rise today to congratulate the Spirit of

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Gonzales—Trumpet, Ellen Gordon—Color OF TEXAS This is ‘‘the little band that could.’’ With only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 122 members on the field, they were the Guard, Sydney Graf—Color Guard, Victoria smallest band in the UIL 4A State Band Con- Guajardo—Flute, Tiffany Haines—French Wednesday, November 18, 2009 test to make the finals. And from all accounts, Horn, Allison Hale—Flute, Sha’ Quita Hall— Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, their performance of their 2009 marching show Color Guard, Shane Hartis—Front Ensemble, I rise before you today in support of H.R. entitled ‘‘A Kinetic Mind’’ encompassed every Andrew Harwell—Trumpet, Zachary Hatchel— 1842, the ‘‘Expanding Entrepreneurship Act of meaning within ‘‘kinetic’’—constant motion, Trumpet, Marieta Hawkins—Flute, Kelsey 2009.’’ I would like thank my colleague, Rep- fast-paced, and high energy, literally electri- Hayes—Bb Clarinet, Jackie Hernandez—Color resentative LUETKEMEYER, for introducing this fying the crowd inside the Alamodome. Guard, Jack Herrington—Euphonium, Jacob act of solidarity, as well as the cosponsors. Now let me explain how big this accomplish- Hill, Drumline, Hayli Howard—Tuba, D’Layni When people think of the American Dream, there are few things they are more likely to ment actually is. There are hundreds of Divi- Huff—Drumline, David Hummer—French sion 4A bands in the State of Texas, and in think of than opening a small business. Our Horn, Cameron Ingram—Flute, Lauren John- November, only 26 qualified to compete for President called them the dreamers who built the title. The Spirit of Waxahachie Indian son—Drumline, Kallen Jones—Trumpet, Brady this country. In his words, ‘‘They’re the work- Marching Band finished eighth and I couldn’t Kelley—Alto Sax, Kaitlynn Kerbow—Flute, ers who took a chance on their desire to be be more proud of what these students accom- Chelsea Kimberlin—Bb Clarinet, Sarah their own boss, the part-time inventors who plished on the field. Kinney—Bb Clarinet, Albreshia Lawrence— became the full-time entrepreneurs, the men But it is what they do in the classroom and Flute, Nicholas Lopez—Bb Clarinet, Melinda and women who have helped build the Amer- in the community that makes them even more Louque—Tenor Sax, Toni Madrid—Alto Sax, ican middle class, keeping alive that most special. These teens begin practicing and Kimberly Mares—Color Guard, Hannah Mar- American of ideals.’’ My home city is very training over the summer, dedicating several shall—Trombone, Melissa Martinez—Alto Sax, much a part of this dream—according to For- hours each day to learn the music and rou- Manny Mata—Euphonium, Caleb tune Small Business magazine, Houston, tines required to achieve excellence. This Texas, is one of the five best cities in which McCutchen—Front Ensemble, Karis alone is quite a feat when you consider just to start a small business. McGrew—Color Guard, Kaci McMahan— how hot it is in Waxahachie in August. That is what makes the Expanding Entre- But these are first and foremost students Drumline, Josh McMurray—Trumpet, Reagan preneurship Act such an important bill. It whose determination and dedication not only McMurray—Euphonium, Alex Meade—Bb would make several changes to the Small applies to the band program, but to their aca- Clarinet, Michael Mederos—Trumpet, Max Business Administration’s, SBA, entrepre- demic and community efforts as well. Once Mills—Tuba, Carlos Monge—Alto Sax, Ashley neurial development programs including estab- they leave class and band practice ends— Moon—Flute, Tanner Morehead—Euphonium, lishment of planning standards, greater coordi- these teens keep working. A majority of them Faith Morgan—Bb Clarinet, Lauren Moritz— nation of SBA programs, maintenance of an are involved with community service projects Flute, Yousef Muwaquet—Trombone, Laura entrepreneurial development database, cre- and volunteer with organizations all over the Nottingham—Flute, Tiffany Oglesby—Alto Sax, ation of an entrepreneurial development portal, city. Nathan Owens—Tuba, Jordan Palmer—Alto and the introduction of community specialists These students, their directors and their to the program. Sax, James Perkins—Euphonium, Kelsey supporters have truly exemplified their title as Under this legislation, the Administrator of The Spirit of Waxahachie. I am proud to rep- Peyrot—Drumline, Danielle Phillips—Bass the SBA would be required to develop a job resent them here in Congress and once again Clarinet, Molly Prescott—Color Guard, Marisa creation strategy for 2009–2010. This plan congratulate them for proving that hard work Price—Drumline, Dillon Pryor—Front Ensem- would include the agency’s intent for using ex- and dedication lead to great accomplishments. ble, Jeremy Quintana—Trumpet, Scott Quin- isting programs, including Small Business De- The Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Marching tana—Trombone, Bridget Reid—Bb Clarinet, velopment Centers, SBDCs, Women’s Busi- Band includes: Craig Renfro—Tuba, Milka Reyna—Flute, ness Centers, WBCs, Service Corps for Re- Directors: Rich Armstrong—Head Director, Bradley Richardson—Trumpet, Daniel Rich- tired Executives, SCORE, Veterans’ Business Reggie Cook—Assistant, Kendra Ray—Assist- ardson—Alto Sax, Hannah Ritchie—Color Outreach Centers, Native American Outreach, ant, Dan Francis—Assistant, Donnie Owens— Guard, Marissa Rodriguez—Bb Clarinet, Emily and other appropriate initiatives, to create and Assistant, Johnny Young—Percussion Instruc- retain jobs throughout the United States. The Rolen—Bb Clarinet, Jacque Rosso—Color tor, Layci Dagley—Percussion Instructor, SBA Administrator would establish perform- Denise Armstrong—Color Guard Instructor. Guard, Audra Russell—Bb Clarinet, Adrian ance measures and criteria including job cre- Drum Majors: Tiffany Neal, Haley Nutt. Salvador—Front Ensemble, Sara Sanchez— ation, job retention and job retaining goals, to Section Leaders: Scott Tipton—Drumline Drumline, Jared Schueler—Alto Sax, Dillon evaluate the agency’s progress in this effort. Captains, Tiffany Hinman—Color Guard Cap- Shepherd—Trumpet, Natalie Shoemake— Also, under this act the Administrator would tain, Ashley Maass—Flute, Brittany Haines— French Horn, Breanna Simpson—Flute, Taylor be required to oversee the coordination of Clarinet, Kaitlyn O’Brien—Saxophone, Ryan Smith—Drumline, Brooke Stembridge—Bass SBA’s Entrepreneurial Development Programs Popp—Trumpet, Carissa Needham—Horn, Clarinet, Cole Stembridge—Trombone, Collin with other Federal agencies when it’s appro- David Hale—Trombone, Trey Speer—Bari- Stephenson—Tenor Sax, Tiffany Sweet—Bass priate. The Administrator would be required to tone, Mikey Kirton—Tuba. Clarinet, Rance Taylor—Trombone, Jenna report to Congress annually on opportunities Band Members: Samuel Allelo—Euphonium, Thomas—Trumpet, Corey Troxell—Trombone, to foster coordination, limit duplication, and im- Eline Andreasen—Bb Clarinet, Jack Ansell— prove Federal entrepreneurial development Felcia Tunson—Color Guard, Amanda Trombone, Sarah Arnold—French Horn, Maria programs, without regard to the agency that Baez—Trumpet, Katy Behning—Trumpet, Unarut—Percussion, Christina Unarut—Color houses an entrepreneurial outreach effort. Michelle Boggs—Color Guard, Logan Bow- Guard, Tanner Underwood—French Horn, To ensure easy access for entrepreneurs, a ers—Drumline, James Bridges—Trumpet, Jes- Samuel Vasquez—Alto Sax, Sarah Warren— portal will be designed on the SBA website sica Cadena—Bb Clarinet, William Carter— Euphonium, Wiebke Wenholt—Color Guard, with links to all of the SBA’s entrepreneurial Tenor Sax, Jerrin Castillo—Drumline, Jake Reed White—Trumpet, Kora Woodard—Front development programs. This portal will also Chastain—Trombone, Kyle Clayton— Ensemble, Taylor Wright—Drumline, Andrew have links to relevant web content organized Drumline, Ethan Craig—French Horn, Alyssa Zimmerman—Trumpet, James Zimmerman— by industry type, stage of business, and level Cupp—Bb Clarinet, Ben Davis—Front Ensem- Trombone. of need. A separate database of providers of ble, Maddie Devore—Drumline, Jesse entrepreneurial development services will also Dillinger—French Horn, Justin Donelson— be established on the SBA’s website. French Horn, Kendall Drew—Tuba, Dayvetta A community specialist would also be re- Dvorak—Bb Clarinet, Tedra Edmonson—Color cruited to serve in every SBA District office. Guard, Jacob Engel—Front Ensemble, Taylor Their sole purpose would be working with

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This will make the bill especially who overcame insurmountable obstacles, and ter of NARFE enjoys the second largest mem- helpful for minority owned businesses. as the quiet man who has touched and made bership in the country, and continues to carry This legislation is particularly efficient be- a difference in so many lives. out NARFE’s mission of safeguarding and en- cause it develops a cost effective way to f hancing the benefits of America’s active and reach a larger number of entrepreneurs in retired federal employees, and their survivors. need and coordinates all entrepreneurial de- THE DIABETES PREVENTION ACT At a recent meeting this chapter took a mo- velopment programs eliminating duplication OF 2009 ment to remember and reflect on friends and and government waste. family who have served in the armed forces. That is why I am supporting this legisla- HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Of particular note was a poem written by tion—because of what it will do to help OF CALIFORNIA Chaplain Margaret Yowell entitled ‘‘What Is a women, minorities, and veterans who gave the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Veteran?’’ ultimate service to our great country to be a Thursday, November 19, 2009 ‘‘WHAT ISAVETERAN?’’ part of its great dream. He is the cop on the beat who spent six f Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, months in Saudi Arabia sweating two gal- I rise today to address a serious and expand- lons a day and making sure the armored per- CHARLES GOLDEN ing health problem. Rates of type 2 diabetes sonnel carriers didn’t run out of fuel. He is continue to rise—despite our knowledge of the barroom loudmouth whose overgrown HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON how to prevent it—and it is time we took ac- frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of OF NEW YORK tion to reverse the disturbing trend. Thirty years ago, there was no known or exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She is the nurse who fought against futil- proven strategy to fight the onset of type 2 di- Thursday, November 19, 2009 ity and went to sleep sobbing every night for abetes. Now, we know how to delay onset of two solid years in Da Nang. He is the POW Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise this disease, or prevent it completely, accord- who went away one person and came back today to honor Charles Golden as he cele- ing to the National Institutes of Health, NIH. another—or didn’t come back at all. He is brates his 90th birthday this month. Mr. Gold- And yet, we are not using this potentially life- the Quantico drill instructor that has never en is the grandfather of my constituent Stevie saving knowledge to our greatest benefit. seen combat—but has saved countless lives Lacy-Pendleton, and I honor him for being a Meanwhile, those who develop the illness by turning young men into Marines, and great community role model. still suffer from and can’t always properly rec- teaching them to watch each other’s backs. Throughout his life, Mr. Golden overcame ognize its symptoms, including fatigue and vi- He is the parade-riding Legionnaire who many adversities. As the only son born into a pins on his ribbons and medals with a pros- sion problems. When type 2 diabetes causes thetic hand. He is the career quartermaster family of young women, much was expected those symptoms to progress, it can lead to who watches the ribbons and medals pass of him after his father’s death. Still only a child detrimental and heartbreaking results. him by. when his father died, he took a job in the Furthermore, the cost to care for diabetes He is the three anonymous heroes in The coalmines of Virginia to help support his family patients reached $174 billion in 2007, and that Tomb of the Unknowns, whose presence at through the Great Depression. It was a dif- number is only expected to get larger. The ill- the Arlington National Cemetery must for- ferent time in America. There were few jobs ness is a growing problem in the population as ever preserve the memory of all the anony- available especially for African-Americans, so a whole, and appears to be increasing among mous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized Mr. Golden considered himself lucky, even with them on the battlefield or in the children and adolescents, according to the ocean’s sunless deep. He is the older guy at blessed to have a job, no matter how difficult Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the supermarket—palsied now and slow—who it was on a day to day basis. CDC. It makes sense to work to prevent onset helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who An early work accident left him unable to of type 2 diabetes. This will both ensure qual- wishes all day long that his wife were still join the military, but it opened a door to higher ity of life for patients and reduce overall health alive to hold him when the nightmares come. education. He applied and was accepted to spending—especially when the number of He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary Central State, which later became Central Americans at risk is predicted to grow. human being—a person who offered some of State University. Throughout his college years, I am introducing the Diabetes Prevention his life’s most vital years in the service of he continued to work and send money home, his country, and who sacrificed his ambi- Act of 2009 to put our medical knowledge to tions so others would not have to sacrifice at times holding more than one job. use to reduce and delay instances of type 2 theirs. Upon graduation, he became one of the few diabetes. Through the CDC, communities will So remember, each time you see someone African-American engineers in America. He be able to apply for grants to establish preven- who has served our country, just lean over was hired by a federal defense contractor in tion programs designed to assist those diag- and say Thank You. That’s all most people Dayton, Ohio spending his entire career with nosed with pre-diabetes. Working with local need, and in most cases it will mean more them and retiring after over 40 years of serv- medical officials, the programs will help pa- than any medals they could have been ice in 1989. During his 40 plus years as an tients with good diet, exercise plans, and other awarded or were awarded. engineer, he mentored countless young peo- lifestyle changes needed to prevent or delay Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ple as they began their engineering careers. onset of the illness. me in thanking Chaplain Margaret Yowell and He has always been a great community The Diabetes Prevention Act of 2009 builds the National Active and Retired Federal Em- leader. He became an active member of the on the success community organizations have ployees Springfield Chapter 893 for their dedi- Middle Run Baptist Church which was founded had with similar programs in preventing ill- cation and service to our brothers and sisters by freed slaves and is one of the oldest such ness. It is crucial that we address this serious who have so bravely served their country. Our institutions in the country. As a member of the problem and act now to stem the number of veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice to Middle Run Baptist Church for over 50 years, cases of type 2 diabetes developing in our their nation, and I am proud to work with he serves as a senior deacon, assistant treas- country. NARFE to ensure we uphold our commitment urer and a member of the men’s choir. He su- I urge consideration of the legislation. to our federal employees and service men and pervises church maintenance and repairs, and f women. cooks for the weekly breakfast program that is f open to church members and non members RECOGNITION OF SPRINGFIELD alike. He also fills in as the driver of the NARFE CHAPTER 893 OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL church bus which helps transport seniors and DEBT people with disabilities. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY He was married to his devoted wife Frances OF VIRGINIA HON. MIKE COFFMAN for more than 50 years before her passing a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO number of years ago. Mr. Golden puts his reli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gious beliefs into everyday action. He is a role Thursday, November 19, 2009 model for young and old. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Thursday, November 19, 2009 Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues er, I rise today to recognize the National Ac- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- join me in commending Charles Golden as we tive and Retired Federal Employees Spring- er, this morning our national debt was

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After being voted ‘‘Most Likely to $10,638,425,746,293.80. year-old oaks, ancient Indian settlements, wild Succeed’’ by his graduating class, it was off to The national debt has increased by game, and commercial beef cattle. This island, Princeton University where he began his ca- $1,391,776,955,220.11 so far this year. owned by Cary Lightsey, and the Lightsey reer in broadcasting on the campus radio sta- According to the non-partisan Congressional Cattle Co., is preserved in its natural state and tion, WPRB. Upon graduating, Chris returned Budget Office, the forecast deficit for this year will remain so through a perpetual conserva- to San Antonio, working first in radio, for KITE is $1.6 trillion. That means that so far this tion easement. On the island and his other and KBAT, before moving into television with year, we borrowed and spent $4.4 billion a ranches, Lightsey raises over 7,000 head of WOAI, where he soon began covering sports. day more than we have collected, passing that commercial cattle. San Antonio lost him briefly when a Dallas debt and its interest payments to our children Lightsey and his family have been innova- radio station lured him away, but he soon re- and all future Americans. tive leaders in methods to market cattle, de- turned, taking over the anchor spot at KENS– f velopment of replacement stock, as well as 5 television on December 24, 1973. And what expansion and vertical integration into the cat- a Christmas present that was. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 63RD tle market throughout the United States. In ad- Over the past 36 years Chris has been one WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. dition to raising livestock on the island, of the most trusted and respected voices in AND MRS. A. NORMAN BANTZ Lightsey offers ecological tours and guided San Antonio and South Texas, even during his hunts for wild hogs and exotic deer. brief sojourn in Boston. He has won numerous HON. ERIC CANTOR Cary Lightsey was the first Florida rancher awards from the Texas Associated Press OF VIRGINIA to use conservation easements. By keeping Broadcasters and other organizations. Not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 40 percent of his ranches in native land use, content with just one career, however, Chris Thursday, November 19, 2009 Lightsey has been able to make extensive use began attending St. Mary’s University School of conservation easements that cover about of Law, graduating with his Juris Doctor in Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I respect- 70 percent of his ranching properties. With the 2007, the same year he was voted ‘‘Best TV fully request the attention of the House to pay easements, Lightsey retains ownership of the News Anchor’’ by the San Antonio Express- recognition to an important day in the lives of land and receives benefits from environmental News. After passing the Texas bar later that Mr. and Mrs. A. Norman Bantz. and governmental organizations in return for year, he founded the firm of Ramı´riz, Marrou On November 16, 2009, Norman and Gloria giving up his rights to develop the land. & Martı´nez de Vara, P.L.L.C. with some of his Bantz celebrated their 63rd wedding anniver- In addition to these conservation and live- law school classmates. sary. Norman was born on July 17, 1921, and stock endeavors, Lightsey has been involved Chris Marrou has been a great friend to the his wife, Gloria, was born on November 16, in several other innovative ventures including City of San Antonio, a familiar and trusted 1922. harvesting palmetto berries used for a prostate friend, welcomed into the homes, and hearts, The couple married on November 16, 1946 cancer medicine, relocating threatened gopher of millions of people at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Annunciation Church in Crestwood, New turtles onto his ranches, and his latest effort, every night. He will be greatly missed, though York. raising Wagyu cattle for the Japanese beef we wish him the best as he moves into the Over the years, Norman and Gloria have market. He has also established new grass next phase of his life. been blessed with 6 children, Alexandra Lou- varieties used for forages and treatments for f ise, Rita Marie, Ralph Fredrick, Margaret Eliz- water flow nutrients, sharing these tech- COMMENDING BETA GAMMA CHAP- abeth, Katherine Mary, and Peter James; 13 nologies with other Florida ranchers. grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Cary Lightsey has made valuable contribu- TER (VSU) OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA On November 16, the couple along with tions to his community through numerous civic their family and friends celebrated their anni- activities as well. Each year he donates cattle HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT versary at the home of their daughter. to the Florida State Fair Futurity Steer Show, OF VIRGINIA I would like to congratulate, Norman and is active in the Polk County Youth Fair, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gloria, for reaching this important milestone in has served on numerous conservation and Thursday, November 19, 2009 their lives. They are shining examples of love water management district land boards. and dedication for us all, and I wish them and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I I stand today to commend Cary Lightsey rise today along with my colleague Rep. their family all the best at this important occa- and his family, including his wife, three chil- sion. RANDY FORBES, to call attention to a group of dren and grandchildren for this honor, which young students from Petersburg, Virginia, who f was said to be have been bestowed due to his have distinguished themselves, their Univer- HONORING CARY LIGHTSEY entrepreneurial spirit, good business judgment, sity, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. sound farming practices, high ethical stand- I direct my colleagues’ attention to the HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM ards and leadership in his family, community, brothers of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha state and nation. The 2009 Sunbelt Expo Phi Alpha fraternity at Virginia State Univer- OF FLORIDA Southeastern Farmer of the Year title was also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity. Over the last three years the Beta awarded to Lightsey for his sensitivity to the Gamma chapter has partnered with Big Broth- Thursday, November 19, 2009 environment, his response to community and ers Big Sisters and has maintained one hun- Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today social concerns, and his ‘‘abiding devotion to dred percent chapter membership participation to honor a nationally recognized leader in pro- his family, his faith and his nation.’’ rate. They are the first, and only, Alpha Phi tecting the environment and a sixth generation Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent Alpha chapter in the country to accomplish Florida rancher, Cary Lightsey of Lake Wales, this great American. this remarkable achievement. I would like to Florida, who was awarded the 2009 South- f applaud my brothers for volunteering to be re- eastern Farmer of the Year. HONORING CHRIS MARROU sponsible role models for at-risk youth, helping The Sunbelt Agricultural Exhibition South- them to reach their full potential and to lead vi- eastern Farmer of the Year Award honors ex- HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ brant, successful lives. cellence in agricultural production and man- Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was founded on OF TEXAS agement, leadership in community and farm December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organizations, and recognizes family contribu- Ithaca, New York. As the first intercollegiate tions in producing safe, abundant supplies of Thursday, November 19, 2009 Greek letter fraternity established for African food, fiber and shelter for U.S. consumers. Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha initially served as Cary Lightsey, as the sixth award recipient to today to honor the end of an era. For just shy a brotherhood and study and support group come from the state of Florida, represents of 35 years, Chris Marrou has anchored the for minority students at Cornell, but it also rec- some of the best of American agriculture. news broadcast at San Antonio’s KENS–5 tel- ognized the need to help correct the edu- It is a great privilege to recognize Cary evision. On November 24, 2009, he will give cational, economic, political and social injus- Lightsey and his family for their many achieve- his final broadcast. tices faced by African Americans.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.043 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2828 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 From that initial foundation at Cornell, the Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues synagogue during the emerging civil rights core Alpha Phi Alpha principles of scholarship, join me in commending the Wu family for cre- movement. By the time of his bar mitzvah, he fellowship, good character and the uplifting of ating jobs by opening a new ‘‘Cakes by Happy was determined he would become a rabbi. As humanity were established. Alpha Phi Alpha Eatery’’ location. I admire the Wu family for a senior in college at the University of Wis- now has a presence on hundreds of college their hard work, and I hope for their continued consin-Madison, he traveled to Alabama to campuses as well as in hundreds of alumni success. walk in the historic Freedom March led by Dr. chapters in 44 States. The presence is also f Martin Luther King to the state capitol in Mont- felt here in Washington, where nine members gomery. His actions marked a lifelong commit- of the U.S. Congress are members of Alpha HONORING SIMON HUGHES ment to social justice. Phi Alpha fraternity. Rabbi Foster has been an activist for social In 1991, an agreement was entered into be- HON. TED POE justice, an advocate for interfaith outreach, tween Alpha Phi Alpha and Big Brothers Big OF TEXAS and a spiritual leader to the thousands of Sisters of America to unite their efforts to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Temple Emanuel congregants. Rabbi Foster’s transform communities and the lives of young work has included founding the Temple Eman- Thursday, November 19, 2009 African Americans. The men of Alpha Phi uel Preschool and Kindergarten, Herzl Day Alpha have become thoroughly engaged in re- Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, re- School, and Stepping Stones to a Jewish Me, cruiting volunteers, and cultivating a positive cently the Texas record for the largest gator an outreach program for interfaith families. He relationship and experience with their Little killed on state property was broken by 110 has served on the boards of Planned Parent- Brothers. pounds. The new state record stands at 800 hood of the Rocky Mountains, National Coun- The brothers of Beta Gamma continue this pounds and 12-foot-6-inches. The remarkable cil of Justice and Peace, United Way, and Al- proud tradition by proactively engaging the Pe- thing is that the shooter, Simon Hughes, had lied Jewish Federation, to name just a few. tersburg community’s schools and families, in only a year of experience under his belt. Even Rabbi Foster has taken on all these tasks addition providing one-on-one youth mentoring more remarkable was that the shooter is a five while also tirelessly devoting himself to the for children at-risk of slipping through the year old from Goodrich Texas, near Lake Liv- spiritual needs of his flock. Never reticent to cracks of our society. Studies show that the ingston. speak out and take action on social issues, regular presence of a responsible adult pro- Simon Hughes is the son of Scott Hughes Rabbi Foster has worked assiduously against vides lasting, positive impacts on the life of a a sixth generation rancher also from East the death penalty and for racial equality, re- child. Those children mentored by the Big Texas. Mr. Scott Hughes was reasonably wor- productive rights, and the rights of lesbian, Brothers of Beta Gamma chapter will be less ried that something ‘‘real big was out there’’ gay, bisexual, and transgender people. In the likely to use drugs and alcohol, will perform and driving smaller gators into his stock words of Rabbi Foster, ‘‘Either we are all cre- better in school, and will have healthier family ponds. He then obtained a state permit to kill ated in God’s image, or we’re not.’’ Temple relationships. the alligators populating his 5,000 acre ranch Emanuel’s largest community service project, Today, I rise to recognize these young gen- near the Lake. Mr. Hughes also took his son, Mitzvah Day, embodies Rabbi Foster and tlemen for their genuine concern for their local a mere first grader, along for a hunt seeing as Temple Emanuel’s commitment to social jus- community and for their dedication to public he already had been taught gun safety since tice, as hundreds of families go into the Den- service. he was ‘‘big enough to walk and stand in a ver community and perform good deeds. f deer blind.’’ When the gator came upon Joyce Foster grew up in Benton Harbor, Simon, he screamed ‘‘holy moly,’’ and shot the Michigan. She was educated at Lake Michigan RECOGNIZING CAKES BY HAPPY beast that was twenty times his size with his College and Roosevelt University and North- EATERY new junior-sized .410-gauge shotgun. western University in Chicago, where she met Madam Speaker, in true cowboy fashion Rabbi Foster. In 1977, she began a 16-year HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Simon wants the world to know that he was career at Jewish Family Service in Denver, OF VIRGINIA never afraid for a second. Texas commends where, as Director of Employment Services, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Simon for his bravery and outstanding accu- she worked with many refugees from the racy at such a young age. former Soviet Union and Pacific Rim countries. Thursday, November 19, 2009 f In 1993, she ran for Denver City Council. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Upon her election, she became the first Jew- er, I rise today to recognize a sign of recovery TRIBUTE TO RABBI STEVEN FOS- ish woman to sit on the Council. She subse- and reinvestment in our nation’s economy. On TER AND SENATOR JOYCE FOS- quently spent 10 years representing District 4 November 19, 2009, ‘‘Cakes by Happy TER and served as Council President during 2001– Eatery’’ opens its doors for business in Ma- 2002. As a Councilwoman and Council Presi- nassas, Virginia. HON. DIANA DeGETTE dent, she was a leader on transportation, land This family-owned business was established OF COLORADO use issues, and regional cooperation between in 1986 as the ‘‘Happy Eatery Restaurant and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the City and its surrounding suburbs. She rep- Bakery.’’ It previously operated in Alexandria, resented Denver on the Denver Regional Thursday, November 19, 2009 Virginia as a traditional Chinese restaurant Council of Governments Board, and devel- with an in-house bakery for 17 years. In 2002, Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I would oped close working relationships with other cit- the business moved to a location in Centre- like to recognize the extraordinary accomplish- ies and counties, business and transportation ville, Virginia and became ‘‘Cakes by Happy ments of a distinguished couple in the 1st organizations, and state agencies such as the Eatery.’’ During this move, the family decided Congressional District of Colorado, Rabbi Ste- Colorado Department of Transportation. One to undergo more than just a name and loca- ven Foster and State Senator Joyce Foster. of her signature accomplishments was working tion change. They also transformed the busi- Rabbi Foster has announced that he will retire with Denver middle and high school students ness model and focused all of their talents in June 2010 after four decades at Denver’s to help build a skate park in downtown Den- and efforts on becoming a full-service bakery. Temple Emanuel, the oldest Jewish congrega- ver, which helped reduce crime and benefited This has proven to be a successful business tion in Colorado. On this occasion, I rise to the community by providing an after-school decision. The family’s recipes and catering pay tribute to the Fosters and to their excep- activity for young people. services have been well received and the tional service to our community and our world. After retiring from the Denver City Council, business has outgrown its Centreville location. The Fosters moved to Denver in 1970, in 2008 Joyce Foster was elected to represent The new Manassas location will expand the when Rabbi Foster accepted his first position her community as Senate Senator for Colo- family’s services and responsibilities. The ma- as an ordained rabbi at Temple Emanuel after rado’s District 35. As a State Senator, Joyce triarch, Mrs. Fu-Mei Wu, will act as the chief receiving degrees in Hebrew Letters at He- Foster has been a champion for access to quality control manager. Mrs. Wu’s daughters brew Union College in Cincinnati. Together health care as a basic human right and for will continue to be involved in the bakery’s ev- they have raised three children and have high-quality education for all children. Named eryday business. Victoria Wu will oversee made Denver a better place for all its resi- by Denver’s 5280 magazine as one of four daily operations. Charlotte Wu Homme will dents. Colorado ‘‘Freshman Legislators to Watch,’’ handle advertising and Emily Wu-Rorrer will The first Temple Emanuel with which Rabbi Senator Foster has earned a reputation as a continue to create the popular bakery’s new Foster was affiliated was in his hometown of savvy legislator who reaches across the aisle products. Milwaukee, where he grew up attending the to serve the public good.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.047 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2829 On behalf of the citizens of the 1st Congres- Caucus, I want to congratulate President INTRODUCTION OF THE CLEAN RE- sional District, I wish to express our gratitude Hamid Karzai on his inauguration for a second NEWABLE WATER SUPPLY BOND to Rabbi Steven Foster and Senator Joyce term in Afghanistan. In his speech, I am ACT OF 2009 Foster. Through their commitment to public pleased President Karzai stated that he is service and social justice, they have made our committed to tackling corruption and restoring community a better place. We look forward the security in his nation. HON. XAVIER BECERRA continued involvement of this remarkable cou- I support the position of Secretary of State OF CALIFORNIA Hillary Clinton, who attended the inauguration, ple in our civic life. Please join me in com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mending these distinguished public servants. that President Karzai has his chance to ‘‘have f accountability and tangible results that will im- Thursday, November 19, 2009 prove the lives of the people.’’ In my nine vis- Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING MRS. DEBBIE SPERO its to Afghanistan, I have learned of the dedi- FOR RECEIVING THE JOHN cation of Defense Minister Abdul Raheem today to introduce the Clean Renewable CAMPANIUS HOLM AWARD Wardak and Interior Minister Haneef Atmar. I Water Supply Bond Act of 2009 with Rep- know firsthand of the capabilities of the Af- resentative GINNY BROWN-WAITE. This legisla- HON. BART GORDON ghan police and army units, who were trained tion would authorize public water agencies to issue tax credit bonds as a financing vehicle OF TENNESSEE by my former National Guard unit, the 218th for certain innovative new water supply tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brigade led by Brigadier General Bob Living- nologies. Thursday, November 19, 2009 ston, 2007–2008, of the South Carolina Army National Guard. Drought, global climate change, population Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam It is vitally important that in order for Af- growth, and increased competition for urban, Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Debbie ghanistan to turn the corner, the U.S. must do agricultural, and environmental needs have Spero, recipient of the 2009 John Campanius everything promised to the people of Afghani- combined to create potential water shortages Holm Award. stan to provide for a secure and stable soci- of crisis proportions in the decades ahead un- Each year, the National Weather Service ety. We must grant the necessary resources less Congress acts quickly to invest in new, honors Cooperative Weather Observers with with our NATO allies to President Karzai to alternative water supply facilities. this prestigious award, named after John get the job done. Fresh water is a limited resource in high de- Holm. During the years 1644 and 1645, Holm I was grateful to learn last night at a dinner mand. Population growth continues to strain recorded observations of the local weather with Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak available and quickly diminishing water sup- twice a day, and he is the first known person to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the plies, leading to a growing need for new in- to have kept these observations. Velvet Revolution that Slovakia is doubling its vestments in water supply and treatment facil- Since September 1, 1985, Debbie Spero troop commitment in Afghanistan. Slovakia is ity projects. The U.S. General Accounting Of- has been involved with the NWS Cooperative a revered partner of America promoting free- fice has stated that even under normal water Observer Program in Bethpage, Tennessee, dom and democracy. conditions, 36 States anticipate water short- reporting daily weather and precipitation data f ages in the next 10 years. to the Army Corps of Engineers. Her reports are used to document the climate of Middle CONGRATULATING TURKEY AND However, innovative technologies exist that Tennessee and are also used by local NWS ARMENIA FOR THEIR STEPS can help provide new sources of clean water officials to verify forecasts, warnings and pre- TOWARS PEACE while helping to improve the environment. cipitation patterns. While the costs of these technologies continue Through her 24 year involvement, Debbie HON. DAN BURTON to decline, the initial capital expenditures re- has been an incredibly reliable observer. Her OF INDIANA quired to build their infrastructure is still too observations are complete and in near real IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES high to use conventional financing mecha- nisms. A deeper subsidy is needed and can time. When she has been unable to make her Thursday, November 19, 2009 observations because of illness or travel, she be achieved through the use of tax credit has enlisted help to ensure as few breaks in Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, bonds. the record as possible. last month in Zurich, Switzerland, with the This legislation would authorize the use of In her spare time, Debbie is an active com- strong support of the United States, the for- tax credit bonds, Clean Renewable Water munity member. As a Girl Scout leader for eign ministers of Turkey and Armenia took an Supply bonds, or ‘‘CREWS’’, to finance certain more than 14 years, her troop has helped unprecedented step forward in their efforts to kinds of innovative water supply facilities. serve underprivileged girls in the Bethpage overcome decades of animosity and distrust These facilities include water-recycling facili- area by meeting with them weekly. Debbie between their two countries. ties, projects to clean up and use impaired Almost before the ink was dry special inter- also works as a Youth Leader at Grace Bap- groundwater, and both seawater and brackish est groups in both countries and abroad who tist Church and has served as President of the groundwater desalination projects. These profit from the status quo were attacking the Bethpage Parent Teacher Organization. CREWS bonds would be issued by public Each year, the John Campanius Holm deal which means that there are still immense water agencies in exactly the same way as award is given to only 25 Cooperative Observ- hurdle left before Turkey and Armenia full nor- those agencies can presently issue conven- ers from more than 11,000 in the program. malize diplomatic and bilateral relations. Nev- tional tax-exempt municipal bonds. The award is based on complete and accurate ertheless, the two protocols offering a ‘‘road map’’ signed on October 10, 2009, is the right The proceeds from the sale of the bonds observations, outstanding enthusiasm for im- would result in an interest-free loan to the parting observational knowledge, and civic in- course of action for both countries. The proc- ess is very fragile, but enjoys the support of water agency. Instead of the agency having to volvement in the community. The award is make interest payments to the bondholders, only given to active observers of more than 20 the international community. The protocols have been submitted to the as would be the case with conventional tax- years. exempt municipal bonds, the Federal Govern- Debbie, thank you for your hard work and Turkish and Armenian parliaments for debate and ratification. The stage is now set for the ment would provide the bondholders with a tax dedication in serving your community. I wish credit equal to what the interest payments you all the best in the years to come. two parliaments to both deliberate the con- tents of and hopefully pass the protocols. It would have been. Under the proposal, the f will not be an easy vote but the political, eco- agency would save over $60 million in interest CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT nomic and international benefits for both sides payments on a $100 million water supply HAMID KARZAI are enormous; that is if Turks and Armenians project, which is the type of subsidy necessary are willing to take the chance for real peace; to offset the upfront capital expenditure. HON. JOE WILSON and willing to give up business as usual. Working with Representative BROWN-WAITE, OF SOUTH CAROLINA For years I have come to this Floor advo- I hope this Congress moves with all due cating that issues concerning Turkey and Ar- speed to consider and pass this vital legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES menia should be resolved at the negotiating tion. Let me also take this opportunity to invite Thursday, November 19, 2009 table by the two countries in question. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in sponsoring Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam my colleagues to strongly support this proc- this bill that takes concrete action to address Speaker, as co-chairman of the Afghanistan ess. our nation’s future water needs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.026 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E2830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION House Rollcall Vote 864. I would have voted family and friends of Lt. Florence Bacong ‘‘yes.’’ Choe as her memory, passion and dedication HON. BART STUPAK House Rollcall Vote 865. I would have voted to our country continue to live on as we OF MICHIGAN ‘‘yes.’’ moved forward to a better tomorrow. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Rollcall Vote 866. I would have voted f ‘‘yes.’’ AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR Thursday, November 19, 2009 House Rollcall Vote 867. I would have voted AMERICA ACT Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, on Monday, ‘‘yes.’’ November 2, 2009 through the morning of Fri- f SPEECH OF day, November 6, 2009, I could not be present for votes due to a family funeral back in Michi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN gan. OF RHODE ISLAND Had I been present, I would have voted as HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES follows: OF KENTUCKY Saturday, November 7, 2009 House Rollcall Vote 832. I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ‘‘yes.’’ Thursday, November 19, 2009 support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health House Rollcall Vote 833. I would have voted Care for America Act. Congress has made un- ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I was un- precedented strides this year in the fight to re- House Rollcall Vote 834. I would have voted able to cast the recorded votes for rollcalls form our nation’s health insurance system and ‘‘yes.’’ 896, 897, and 898. Had I been present I provide coverage to all Americans, and to- House Rollcall Vote 835. I would have voted would have voted ‘‘yes’’ for these measures. day’s vote represents a historic culmination of ‘‘yes.’’ f these vast, collaborative efforts. This trans- House Rollcall Vote 836. I would have voted HONORING LT. FLORENCE BACONG formative bill offers real solutions for Rhode Is- ‘‘yes.’’ CHOE landers by providing better access to afford- House Rollcall Vote 837. I would have voted able, quality health care coverage and finally ‘‘yes.’’ puts America back on the path to an efficient House Rollcall Vote 838. I would have voted HON. DUNCAN HUNTER and sustainable health care system. ‘‘yes.’’ OF CALIFORNIA This summer, I traveled across the district to House Rollcall Vote 839. I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet with Rhode Islanders and discuss health ‘‘yes.’’ Thursday, November 19, 2009 reform. I met with constituents who had health House Rollcall Vote 840. I would have voted insurance all their lives, but then lost it when ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise they were diagnosed with cancer. I met with House Rollcall Vote 841. I would have voted in recognition of Lieutenant Florence Bacong small business owners who provided coverage ‘‘yes.’’ Choe of San Diego, California. Lt. Choe was for their employees for decades, but were House Rollcall Vote 842. I would have voted a victim of a tragic shooting that occurred at forced to discontinue it when they could no ‘‘yes.’’ Forward Operating Base Shaheen in Afghani- longer keep up with skyrocketing costs. And I House Rollcall Vote 843. I would have voted stan’s Northern Balkh province on March 27, met with parents who were desperate to pro- ‘‘yes.’’ 2009. tect their childrens’ health, but feared they House Rollcall Vote 844. I would have voted According to friends and family, Lt. Choe would soon run up against lifetime insurance ‘‘yes.’’ was all Navy. She was born at San Diego caps. House Rollcall Vote 845. I would have voted Naval Hospital and grew up in San Diego, All of these stories conveyed the same mes- ‘‘yes.’’ where she graduated from Monte Vista High sage—health care costs in the United States House Rollcall Vote 846. I would have voted School in 1991. After graduating from the Uni- are rising at an unsustainable rate, and they ‘‘yes.’’ versity of California, San Diego with a degree are placing a huge burden on Rhode Island House Rollcall Vote 847. I would have voted in Biology in 1997, she continued her edu- families, employers and health care providers. ‘‘yes.’’ cation and received a Masters degree in Pub- This year alone, over 13,000 Rhode Islanders House Rollcall Vote 848. I would have voted lic Health Care Administration from San Diego lost their insurance coverage due to rising un- ‘‘yes.’’ State University in 2001. Following the events employment. And those who still have cov- House Rollcall Vote 849. I would have voted of September 11, 2001, Lt. Choe visited the erage are struggling with rising premiums, co- ‘‘yes.’’ San Diego Navy recruitment office and en- pays and crushing medical debt. Meanwhile, House Rollcall Vote 850. I would have voted listed as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. yearly double-digit premium increases are forcing businesses to choose between keeping ‘‘no.’’ Navy Medical Service Corps. their employees’ health coverage and keeping House Rollcall Vote 851. I would have voted While serving in her capacity as Healthcare their employees. ‘‘yes.’’ Administrator for Medical and Surgical Serv- ices at the National Navy Medical Center in As a longtime advocate of universal health House Rollcall Vote 852. I would have voted care, I made a promise to my constituents to Bethesda, Maryland, she met her future hus- ‘‘yes.’’ change the status quo of health care in Amer- band, Lieutenant Commander Chong ‘‘Jay’’ House Rollcall Vote 853. I would have voted ica. The time for inaction is over—we must Choe. They were married on June 21, 2004 ‘‘yes.’’ join together to pass this bill. House Rollcall Vote 854. I would have voted and in 2006, they welcomed the birth of their H.R. 3962 will institute the changes we ‘‘yes.’’ daughter, Kristin Bacong Choe. need to provide more security and stability to House Rollcall Vote 855. I would have voted A dedicated service member, Lt. Choe ful- Americans who have health insurance, guar- ‘‘yes.’’ filled various duties in the Navy Medical Corps antee insurance to the millions who don’t, and House Rollcall Vote 856. I would have voted in Japan and San Diego before deploying to lower health care costs for our families, busi- ‘‘yes.’’ Afghanistan in May of 2008. It was during this nesses and the government. House Rollcall Vote 857. I would have voted deployment where she made the ultimate sac- This legislation builds on the strengths of ‘‘yes.’’ rifice after a shooter, disguised as an Afghan our current employer-based system by encour- House Rollcall Vote 858. I would have voted Army soldier, opened fire and killed Lt. Choe aging businesses who offer their own cov- ‘‘yes.’’ and Lt. J.G. Francis L. Toner IV. erage to continue doing so. Americans who House Rollcall Vote 859. I would have voted Madam Speaker, for Lt. Choe it was never don’t have coverage through their employer ‘‘yes.’’ about self, but about family, friends and coun- will be able to shop for their choice of a health House Rollcall Vote 860. I would have voted try. She dedicated her extensive knowledge plan through a new ‘‘health insurance ex- ‘‘yes.’’ about the medical field to provide quality care change,’’ modeled after the tried and true Fed- House Rollcall Vote 861. I would have voted for the men and women of the U.S. Navy. For eral Employees Health Benefits Program, ‘‘yes.’’ her, and the thousands of others who have which successfully provides coverage for over House Rollcall Vote 862. I would have voted given their lives in the name of freedom and 9 million federal employees, retirees and their ‘‘yes.’’ democracy, I ask that this body continue to do dependents. House Rollcall Vote 863. I would have voted its best to ensure their deaths were not in Unlike the limited options that are available ‘‘yes.’’ vain. May God continue to watch over the to most consumers today, the exchange will

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.051 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2831 provide a more convenient, transparent and today, and support the Affordable Health Care Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join affordable way to choose among a variety of for America Act. my recognition of St. Hugo of the Hills on the health plans that meets individual needs. f honor of its outstanding achievement for being Americans who cannot afford to purchase cov- designated a 2009 National Blue Ribbon erage within the exchange will receive finan- RECOGNITION OF THE 211TH School. REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP cial assistance to ensure that they can obtain f comprehensive coverage. Additionally, small businesses will receive tax credits that will HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ CONGRESSMAN BOBBY L. RUSH DAY make it more affordable to offer insurance to OF TEXAS their employees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am also pleased that this bill encourages Thursday, November 19, 2009 HON. BARBARA LEE competition by ensuring that Americans will OF CALIFORNIA have the ability to choose a public plan alter- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the 211th Regional Support Group native. Unlike private insurance carriers, the Thursday, November 19, 2009 public option will not be obligated by big prof- from Corpus Christi, Texas, for their tireless its for shareholders or large salaries for CEOs. efforts to ensure the security and well being of Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, on And while it represents just one option for the not only the country of Iraq but the United behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus I consumer and one component of health care States as well. rise today in honor of my colleague and fellow reform, it will serve as an important tool to in- Deployed on December 1, 2008, this unit CBC member, the Honorable BOBBY L. RUSH. crease choice and competition and lower over- worked in the face of grave danger and per- Throughout his distinguished career, Con- all insurance costs. formed in an exemplary fashion in the man- gressman RUSH has served as a determined Included in this proposal are a number of agement of installation and camp activities. leader for civil rights and a passionate advo- important health consumer protections. It will Sixty members of this unit will be returning cate for our nation’s least fortunate citizens finally end insurance discrimination against to my district on Saturday, November 21, and and their communities. On Saturday, Novem- people with pre-existing conditions and pre- it is my honor and privilege to welcome them ber 28th, Rev. Jesse Jackson and the vent insurance companies from imposing life- home. RainbowPUSH Coalition will honor Congress- time limits or dropping coverage when people Our Reservists put their lives on hold, to ful- man RUSH during ‘‘Bobby Rush Day,’’ a cele- are sick and need it most. It will cap out-of- fill the duties asked of them. I have the great- bration of his life and service. pocket expenses so people don’t go broke est respect for our service men and women Congressman RUSH was born in Albany, when they get sick; eliminate extra charges for who selflessly disregard their own safety in Georgia, in 1946 and spent his childhood preventive care like mammograms and diabe- order to voluntarily serve our country. growing up on the north and west sides of tes tests; and protect Medicare for seniors Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in Chicago. As a child, his Boy Scout Master en- while working to eliminate the ‘‘donut-hole’’ commemorating the 211th Regional Support couraged BOBBY to pursue public service. gap in coverage for prescription drugs. It will Group of Corpus Christi, Texas, for their serv- Congressman RUSH enlisted in the United also require that insurers reinvest at least 85 ice to this nation. States Army at the age of 17, which marked percent of their premiums back into health f the beginning of what was to become a life- coverage. This will limit the amount of money long career in public service. After serving HONORING ST. HUGO OF THE spent on advertising, underwriting, overhead honorably for 5 years, he left the Army to at- HILLS IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS, and profits that do nothing but reduce health tend Roosevelt University, where he grad- MICHIGAN benefits for patients. uated with honors in 1973. Improving access to coverage will also re- It was during this time that Congressman quire investments in our health care work- HON. GARY C. PETERS RUSH began his passionate advocacy for the force. Our system is strained by a lack of OF MICHIGAN basic civil and human rights of minorities, as nurses and primary care physicians, particu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to serving as a member of the Stu- larly in underserved areas. That is why our bill Thursday, November 19, 2009 contains important workforce development ini- dent Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, tiatives like new scholarships and loan repay- Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Congressman RUSH co-founded the Illinois ment programs, grant programs for primary to recognize and honor the selection of St. Black Panther Party in 1968. With the Panther care training and immediate financial support Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Party, Congressman RUSH organized the Free for community health centers. This will as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. This pres- Breakfast for Children program and estab- strengthen the number of nurses, doctors and tigious award is the highest honor bestowed lished a Free Medical Clinic, which gained re- other health care professionals necessary to by the United States Department of Education. nown as the nation’s first to develop a mass meet the increased demand for services. That St. Hugo earned this designation is a tes- sickle cell anemia testing program. This bill also makes historic changes to our tament to the dedication of its administration, This commitment to the health and dignity of antitrust laws by removing exemption enjoyed teachers, staff, students, parents and commu- communities of color has been a remarkable by insurance companies so that they are no nity members, whose hard work of self-evalua- trademark of Congressman RUSH’s career in longer shielded from liability for price fixing or tion, review and goal-setting for the future has public service. After serving as an Alderman in dominating their market—all of which reduce proved exemplary. the Chicago City Council for 8 years, Con- competition and increase prices for con- The Blue Ribbon Schools designation is re- gressman RUSH was elected to the U.S. sumers. It establishes new grant programs de- served for schools that provide only the most House of Representatives in 1993 to serve Illi- signed to encourage states to implement alter- rigorous academic programs or which have nois’ First Congressional District. Congress- natives to traditional medical malpractice litiga- made only the most dramatic strides in im- man RUSH has been a strong leader and vocal tion with the goal of reducing frivolous lawsuits proving their students’ academic achievement. proponent for issues such as health care re- while allowing legitimate cases to be heard. In fact, St. Hugo School was the only private form, job creation, environmental protection, This bill also has my strong support because school in Michigan to receive the award this gun control and ending the embargo against every portion will be completely paid for, and year. St. Hugo of the Hills has a long-cele- Cuba. Most recently, as Chairman of the En- it will reduce the deficit by $109 billion over brated and exemplary tradition of striving for ergy and Commerce Subcommittee on Com- the next ten years. academic excellence, with standardized test merce, Trade and Consumer Protection, Con- Mr. Speaker, I believe it is incumbent on us scores that reflect a deep commitment to high gressman RUSH used his deft leadership to as policymakers to offer a new vision for achievement. St. Hugo of the Hills provides its shepherd the bipartisan passage of the Con- health care in America—one that contains students an outstanding program of nationally sumer Product Safety Improvement Act of costs, improves quality, increases efficiency, recognized excellence in an environment in 2008 (H.R. 4040), which modernized the Con- promotes wellness, puts health care decisions which the teachings of the Catholic faith are sumer Product Safety Commission and estab- back in the hands of patients and doctors, and instilled, nurtured and demonstrated. Since lished essential safety requirements for chil- guarantees coverage as a right to our citizens. 1940, it is this combination that has enabled dren’s products. Every American deserves the promise of St. Hugo to count among its alumni scores of An ordained Baptist minister, Congressman quality, affordable health care. I urge my col- community leaders and dedicated, productive RUSH has remained true to the principles of leagues to join me in fulfilling that promise citizens. truth and justice throughout his distinguished

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I appreciate that in may be as cornerstones, polished after the si- of that which he will accomplish in the future. 2005, Congress responded to my effort to get militude of a palace’’—and for well over a cen- He is, and continues to be, an inspiring advo- an additional annual increase of $20 million in tury, the faculty and staff of this respected in- cate for equality and a voice for the voiceless. the budget reconciliation bill, bringing DC’s stitution have labored hard to live up to that The Congressional Black Caucus is stronger Medicaid reimbursement payments to $57 mil- standard. Graduates have gone on to leader- because of Congressman RUSH’s diligent lion as intended by the Balanced Budget Act. ship roles in business, government, and aca- work. His clarity of purpose and vision rein- However, this amount did not reimburse the demia locally and across the country. Chat- forces the CBC’s role as the ‘‘Conscience of District for the years a federal error denied the ham’s most famous graduate so far is prob- the Congress.’’ For that we are deeply grate- city part of its federal contribution, and in any ably Rachel Carson, of the class of 1929—the ful. We salute and celebrate this great leader case, of course, was not intended to meet the individual almost single-handedly responsible for freedom and justice. structural problem this bill partially addresses. for the birth of the environmental movement in To all, we wish you a very happy ‘‘Bobby Now, with health care before the Congress, this country. Rush Day!’’ the time has come to close the loop on this Over the last 140 years, a number of tradi- f leftover issue. tions have become an important part of the The District has taken important steps on its school’s identity—the Opening Convocation, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MED- own to reduce Medicaid costs through greater the passing of the class colors from grad- ICAID REIMBURSEMENT ACT OF efficiency, and to treat and prevent conditions uating seniors to the incoming first years, the 2009 that prove costly when hospitalization or ex- song contest, May Day activities, and the pensive treatments become necessary. The Closing Convocation, to name a few. Need- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON District Medicaid agency won federal recogni- less to say, many alumnae retain treasured OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA tion as one of only two Medicaid programs na- memories of these traditions for the rest of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tionwide to exceed the federal government’s their lives—and while many wonderful tradi- Thursday, November 19, 2009 child immunization goal for school-age chil- tions have been established and preserved, dren at 95 percent, and improved its fraud sur- the school has changed and grown as well. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I introduce veillance, recovering $15 million in fraudulently In 1890, the Pennsylvania Female College the District of Columbia Medicaid Reimburse- billed funds. The city’s novel DC Health Care was renamed the Pennsylvania College for ment Act of 2009 today to raise the federal Alliance, for which federal approval is pending, Women. Over the years, the student body medical assistance percentage (FMAP), or would allow coverage of residents and provide grew and the school expanded into the build- contribution of the federal government from 70 more early and preventative care, avoiding ings and grounds of several adjacent man- percent to 75 percent, and to reduce the Dis- huge Medicaid costs when health conditions sions, including those previously owned by trict’s unique role as the only city, except for become severe and Medicaid becomes the Andrew Mellon, Edward Stanton Fickes, New York, that pays any portion of Medicaid, only option. James Rea, and George M. Laughlin, Jr. an expense that is carried by states and coun- The DC Medicaid Reimbursement Act of In 1955, the Pennsylvania College for ties in our country. New York City, the jurisdic- 2009 is the eighth in the ‘‘Free and Equal DC’’ Women was renamed Chatham College, in tion that powers the economy of New York series. This series of bills addresses inappro- honor of William Pitt, the Elder—the first Earl State, contributes a 25 percent local share to priate and often unequal restrictions placed of Chatham, the statesman who led Great Brit- Medicaid, while the state pays 25 percent, only on the District and no other U.S. jurisdic- ain to victory in the Seven Years’ War, and less than the District’s statutorily mandated 30 tion. Although today’s bill cannot address the the man for whom Pittsburgh was named. percent contribution. I introduce this bill be- entire structural problem that the District faces In 1992, Dr. Esther Barazzone became the cause the District’s continuing responsibility for because the city is not part of a state, the bill school’s 16th President, and under her leader- the share of Medicaid costs typically borne by would at least make the city no worse off than ship, the school has undergone substantial entire states is a major component of the Dis- the only other city that contributes to Medicaid. growth. New construction was undertaken, co- trict’s structural deficit and a threat to the fi- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- educational graduate programs were estab- nancial stability of the city itself, according to porting this increase that will help my city’s lished, and the school’s endowment was in- the District’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). most needy residents. creased substantially. Today, in the midst of an unprecedented re- f On April 23, 2007, the school was granted cession and of structural change in the U.S. university status by the Pennsylvania Depart- economy, this burden is not sustainable. Yet CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ment of Education, and it officially changed its the District, unlike other cities which have lost name to Chatham University a year later on significant populations, has no state economy HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE May 1st, 2008. to share this burden. More than 25 percent of OF PENNSYLVANIA Today, the university is home to three col- District children and adults are enrolled in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leges. Chatham College for Women continues Medicaid, compared to 12 percent in Maryland the school’s original mission of providing a and just 9 percent in Virginia. On average, the Thursday, November 19, 2009 high-quality undergraduate education for District spends over $7,000 per enrollee, while Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to women. The College for Continuing and Pro- Maryland and Virginia spend $5,509 and inform my colleagues of an upcoming land- fessional Studies offers a number of certifi- $5,177, respectively, reflecting serious health mark event in Pennsylvania’s 14th Congres- cate, masters, and doctoral programs, and on- conditions that are concentrated among big sional District—the 140th anniversary of Chat- line degree programs were begun in 2005. city residents in this majority African American ham University, one of the oldest women’s The College for Graduate Studies offers mas- city. colleges in the country. ters’ and doctoral programs for both women In 1997, as part of the Balanced Budget On December 11, 1869, the Pennsylvania and men in more than 20 fields, including art, Act, Congress recognized that state costs Female College was founded in the City of architecture, business, health sciences, teach- were too high for any one city to shoulder. To Pittsburgh by the Reverend William Trimble ing, and creative writing. In 2007, Chatham alleviate the resulting financial crisis in the Beatty, the founder and pastor of the Shady University’s Creative Writing M.F.A. program District, Congress increased the federal Med- Side Presbyterian Church. The college was was singled out by The Atlantic Monthly as icaid contribution to the District from 50 to 70 originally housed in the Berry mansion on one of the top five innovative and unique pro- percent, and took responsibility for some, but Woodland Road in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside grams in the country. Today, Chatham has not all, state costs—prisons and courts—re- neighborhood. The college’s original mission more than 2,200 students enrolled. The uni- lieving the immediate burden, but the city con- was to provide educational opportunities for versity is home to several outreach centers as tinues to carry most state costs. women of comparable quality to those avail- well, including the Center for Women’s Entre- In 1997, a formulaic error in the Medicaid able at that time at the best colleges for men. preneurship, the Pennsylvania Center for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) allot- Chatham University is one of the out- Women, Politics, and Public Policy, the Rachel ment reduced the 70 percent FMAP share, standing institutions of higher learning that call Carson Institute, and the Pittsburgh Teachers and as a result, the District received only $23 the city of Pittsburgh home. For the past 140 Institute. million instead of the $49 million due. I was years, this school has been committed to pro- In 2008, Chatham University expanded dra- able to secure a technical correction to the viding a high-quality education to young matically to accommodate the growth in a Balanced Budget Act of 1999, partially in- women. Chatham’s motto is ‘‘Filiae nostrae number of academic programs.

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President Sebastian Mueller in the early remained dedicated to being available to his I encourage my colleagues to join me in 1900s. At Mr. Mueller’s death in 1938, his en- clients, both physically and emotionally during support of H.R. 3791. tire estate, including Eden Hall Farm, was their times of grief. He is acutely aware that f committed in his will to benefiting women. For every family has different needs and strives to IN MEMORY OF TOMMY the next 70 years, it was operated as a vaca- accommodate each family that he serves. JACQUETTE tion and respite destination for the H.J. Heinz Throughout his career, Mr. Layne has been Company’s working women. The Eden Hall a supportive and gentle person, determined to Foundation was established in 1983 to further do more for families than simply conduct a fu- HON. MAXINE WATERS Mr. Mueller’s goals of supporting other chari- neral. What makes Mr. Layne so extraordinary OF CALIFORNIA table efforts. is his ability to empathize with each family. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chatham University’s Eden Hall Farm Cam- puts himself in their position and works to en- Thursday, November 19, 2009 pus now is home to a number of educational, sure that arranging funerals for their loved Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in environmental, women’s leadership, and com- ones goes smoothly as possible. memory of Tommy Jacquette, my dear friend munity programs. It also provides a convenient Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay trib- of over 40 years, who passed away this week. campus for serving Chatham University certifi- ute to Mr. Layne; a man who has made a dif- I know that the community of Watts and the cate and degree program students who live in ference in each life that he has touched. I greater Los Angeles area are grieving with the suburban communities north of Pittsburgh urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. me, because we’ve all lost a truly unique, larg- as well as young participants in the school’s Austin Layne. er-than-life friend and activist who had his fin- Summer Music and Arts Day Camp. f ger on the pulse of the community. In September of 2008, Chatham purchased Born in South Central Los Angeles in 1943, a building in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neigh- FIRE GRANTS REAUTHORIZATION Tommy as a young man became part of the borhood to hold its architecture and health ACT OF 2008 Black Power Movement of the 1960’s and science programs. The new facility is less than sharpened his leadership skills during his SPEECH OF a mile from the university’s main campus in studies at Cal-Poly Pomona. He was acutely nearby Shady Side. Establishment of this new HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN aware of the problems and issues facing the facility, named Chatham Eastside, both bene- OF MARYLAND African-American community, and he wanted fited from and contributed to community efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to make a difference. to redevelop and revitalize East Liberty. Tommy especially loved Watts, and he dedi- Madam Speaker, Chatham University has Wednesday, November 18, 2009 cated his life’s work to enriching the commu- grown from a college of 100 undergraduate The House in Committee of the Whole nity. He was the founder of the Watts Summer students 140 years ago to a university with House on the State of the Union had under Festival at Ted Watkins Memorial Park (for- more than 2,000 undergraduate, graduate, consideration the bill (H.R. 3791) to amend merly Will Rogers Park), which became an an- and doctoral students today. It is a highly re- sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Preven- nual tradition in the community following the spected institution of higher learning that has tion and Control Act of 1974, and for other 1965 insurrection, which were riots that shook faithfully carried out its mission of educating purposes: the Watts community and surrounding areas. young women and promoting women’s leader- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- Tommy created the Festival to honor and ship for nearly 150 years. I want to congratu- port of H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthor- celebrate our roots, our talents and our cul- late the faculty, staff, students, alumnae, and ization Act. ture, and it subsequently helped to spark Afri- friends and supporters of Chatham University The economic downturn is adversely affect- can-American festivals across the country: on the 140th anniversary of its founding, to ex- ing the budgets of local governments and today it’s known as the ‘Grandfather’ of all Af- press the appreciation and deep respect that threatening a range of emergency services rican-American cultural events. the residents of Pennsylvania have for this that communities count on. As declining state Even in years when he struggled to get venerable local institution, and to wish Chat- revenues force governors and city managers funding for the Festival, when traditional do- ham University continued success in the years to make difficult choices, the budgets for pro- nors such as the business community and oth- to come. grams that assist firefighters, first responders, ers wouldn’t contribute, he always came f and local communities nationwide with the through and was able to put on a Festival, equipment, training, and personnel have all HONORING MR. AUSTIN LAYNE using the resources he had and his amazing been reduced. life skills, largely stemming from being a self- HON. WM. LACY CLAY To help ease some of the burden, the Re- made man. Just this year, I joked with him covery Act and the FY09 Supplemental Appro- that if he had two dimes to rub together, there OF MISSOURI priations Act included provisions designed to would be a Watts Summer Festival. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enhance the existing resources of the SAFER I have no doubt, however, that in making Thursday, November 19, 2009 and AFG programs by waiving the matching the Festival possible each and every year for Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to requirements and restrictions for fiscal years almost a half-century, Tommy knocked a few honor Mr. Austin Layne, a trail-blazing entre- 2009 and 2010. But, the Assistance to Fire- heads together. This tall, handsome and fa- preneur and valued member of the St. Louis fighter Grant and the SAFER grants programs tigue-wearing man made his presence known, community. For over 30 years Mr. Layne has will expire in FY 2009 and FY 2010. We gath- often using his penchant for colorful language served the residents of St. Louis with an admi- er here today to reauthorize these programs to drive home the point! His confrontations rable sense of compassion during their most until 2014. with City Hall, L.A. County, and other elected difficult times. Today, not only must fire departments fight officials and community leaders are legendary. Upon graduating from Vashon High School, fires, they must also handle emergency med- He spoke his mind, and was bold and uncom- Layne entered the U.S. Army where he stud- ical services, and serve as first responders in promising in his support of the Black commu- ied to become a computer specialist. Layne the case of terrorist attacks or natural disas- nity. was motivated to pursue a career as a funeral ters. As the array of tasks falling to local fire So when he was mad, you knew it. How- director after a family friend, Gilbert Wade departments has grown, SAFER and AFG ever when he was pleased and happy, you Granberry, offered him a position working at grants have helped local communities keep knew it too, because he had a smile that his mortuary. This rewarding experience in- pace. would light up a room and a hearty laugh that spired him to earn his associate’s degree in In addition to reauthorizing these two vital would resonate throughout an entire building. applied science from the School of Mortuary programs, H.R. 3791 permits the use of grant The Watts Summer Festival is uniquely Science at Forest Park Community College. funds for volunteer and non-fire service emer- Tommy, bringing people together and focusing Mr. Layne opened his first business in 1979, gency medical services organizations, in- both on local and national talent, always with the Austin A. Layne Mortuary. He has since creases funding for fire prevention and fire- an Afro-centric theme.

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He has also traveled to the would usually start when he’d say ‘‘Hey Mac, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES far corners of the world spreading his passion what do you think about that?’’ He was an in- Thursday, November 19, 2009 for music with the ‘‘Ambassadors of Opera.’’ credibly deep thinker. He was especially an in- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, Norco, On November 1st, Mr. Taormina performed spiration to young people in the community, California has been fortunate to have dynamic at the 48th Annual Mario Lanza Ball, where he often speaking at high schools, colleges and and dedicated community leaders who will- was the evening’s special guest tenor. Mr. universities to encourage them to succeed, to ingly and unselfishly give their time and talent Taormina helped celebrate the life and career give back, and to hold their heads up high. and make their communities a better place to of Mario Lanza. His one of a kind tenor voice There will never be another Tommy is a great tribute to a star that left us far to Jacquette, and I know that the legacy he has live and work. I rise today to recognize and honor one of those individuals: outgoing Norco soon. left behind is enshrined not only in the Watts Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues Summer Festival, but in the larger community. City Council Member, and former Mayor, Frank Hall. join me in commending the talent and accom- I look forward to working with his family and plishments of Giuseppe Taormina. the Board of Directors to make sure that the Frank started his public service career in 1993 as a member of the Streets and Trails Festival continues, though there will be a big f hole that can never be filled. Commission in Norco, California. With that ex- I thank him for all that he was and all that perience he was elected as a Norco City HONORING NORTON BUFFALO OF he was not, for all the lives he reached, and Councilmember in 1997. As member of the SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA for his friendship. I will miss him dearly, but Norco City Council, Frank also served as am comforted because I know Tommy Mayor in 2008, 2004 and 2000. In 2000, Frank HON. MIKE THOMPSON received the Norco Chamber of Commerce Jacquette’s life was one of impact, purpose, OF CALIFORNIA and fulfillment. Man of the Year Award. Over his accomplished career, Frank served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f on a number of special committees which ad- Thursday, November 19, 2009 RECOGNIZING JAY HARRINGTON dressed a wide range of issues. He worked on Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam FOR HIS 700TH CAREER VICTORY transportation issues as a member of the Riv- Speaker, I rise today to honor Norton Buffalo, AS A MEN’S COLLEGE BASKET- erside County Transportation Commission, a man of enormous musical talent, who BALL COACH Riverside Transit Authority Board of Directors passed away October 30, 2009, after a short and the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee battle with lung cancer. Although he is no HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Northwest Zone Committee. He promoted longer with us, his music and his virtuosity as OF ILLINOIS education and learning in the community as a a harmonica player are gifts that will live on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Riverside Community College, for generations to come. Thursday, November 19, 2009 Norco Friends of the Library, Norco Historical Born 58 years ago in Oakland, California Society and the Corona/Norco Family YMCA. Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise and raised in the blue collar streets of Rich- He also was successful in rallying support for mond, California, Norton developed an appre- today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- NSWC, Corona and joined a regional effort to ognizing Jay Harrington, coach of the South- ciation for music from his father, a harmonica keep the base from being realigned to Port player in his own right, his mother, a nightclub western Illinois College Blue Storm, who post- Hueneme during the last round of Base Re- ed his 700th victory as a college men’s bas- singer, and his great-uncle, an Academy alignment and Closure. Award winning composer. He won his first tal- ketball coach on November 13, 2009. Frank Hall will leave the Norco City Council Jay Harrington began his coaching career ent contest in 1963 while in the 6th grade and with many accomplishments; his legacy will he never looked back. as an assistant at Western Kentucky Univer- serve as a shining example and constant re- sity for one year followed by a year as an as- For decades he called Sonoma County minder of what it means to be a public serv- home. His first solo album and tribute to his sistant coach at the University of Arkansas at ant. I am proud to call Frank a fellow commu- Little Rock. Jay’s first position as head coach adopted home, ‘‘Lovin’ in the Valley of the nity member, American and friend. It has been Moon,’’ was released in 1977. In addition to was at Wabash Valley College where he an honor to work with him for the betterment coached for three years. He next took over as his own albums, he played on more than 180 of our community and I salute his service to albums by other artists and was a member of head coach at Southwestern Illinois College, the City of Norco. then Belleville Area College, where he has the Steve Miller Band for 30 years. He was a f been for the past 30 years. Last season, master of all genres, from jazz to rock to blues Coach Harrington posted his 600th victory as GUISEPPE TAORMINA to honky tonk. He toured with such notables the coach of Southwestern Illinois College. as the Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, Olivia Coach Harrington entered the 2009–2010 HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON Newton John, Commander Cody, Mickey Hart, Jerry Garcia and slide guitar player Roy Rog- season with a career total of 696 wins. He OF NEW YORK ers, as well as his own bands. posted his 700th victory with a 64–49 win over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Highland College before the home crowd at I was honored and privileged to know Nor- the Blue Storm Basketball Classic at South- Thursday, November 19, 2009 ton as a friend, long after I was a fan. I grew western Illinois College. With typical modesty, Mr. MCMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise up on his music and sought out his perform- Jay deflected accolades over this milestone, today to honor Giuseppe Taormina. His pow- ances at small clubs and venues throughout preferring instead to discuss the good per- erful voice, passion and talent make him the Northern California. When we became friends formance of his players. true ‘‘King of High C.’’ many years later, I was touched by his com- Jay Harrington is enshrined in both the Illi- Mr. Taormina was born in Palermo, Sicily, passion and his dedication to making the nois Coaches Hall of Fame and the National Italy. He started voice training at a very young world a better place. He was a man with a Junior College Athletic Association, NJCAA, age and began performing in Sicily. When he heart to match his talent. Basketball Coach’s Hall of Fame. He has arrived in the United States, he immediately Norton was a performer to the end. He was been named the Junior College Athletic Direc- auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera Com- on tour with the Steve Miller Band in August tor of the Year by the National Association of pany, where he was accepted into the Young when he received his diagnosis and was writ- Collegiate Directors of Athletics and Co-Coach Artist Program. Because of his beautiful voice, ing songs just days before his death. of the Year for Junior Colleges by the Illinois he received two scholarships as primo tenore He is survived by his wife, Lisa Flores, his Basketball Coaches Association. while at Hunter College. children, Aisah and Elias, his stepchildren, Si- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Most notably, Mr. Taormina is the only per- erra Ruelas, and Bo Winterburn, his father, me in congratulating Jay Harrington on his son in the United States who has received the Ken Jackson, and five brothers and sisters.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:50 Nov 20, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.064 E19NOPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2835 Madam Speaker, Norton Buffalo touched EDUARDO PEN˜ A after graduating from Bishop Montgomery millions of people with his music and his tal- High School in Torrance, California, also in my ent. It is therefore appropriate that we remem- HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR Congressional District. Following an honorable ber and honor him today. OF COLORADO discharge from the Naval Reserve, he em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barked on a career as an electrician. During f his 37-year career, he worked his way up the Thursday, November 19, 2009 INTRODUCTION OF THE RUNAWAY ranks from apprentice to his current role as REPORTING IMPROVEMENT ACT Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Training Director for one of the largest elec- OF 2009 to recognize a man who has dedicated his life trical contractors in the United States. to serving others. Mr. Eduardo Pen˜a’s lifelong J.R. was first elected to the Hermosa Beach commitment to public service and the Hispanic City Council in 1993, and has served four dis- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY American community are to be commended. tinguished terms as Mayor. His lasting mark OF NEW YORK Pen˜a, a native of Laredo, Texas, is a 1957 can be seen throughout the community. As a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate of the University of Texas in Austin member of the Open Space People’s Action Thursday, November 19, 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing. Committee, he was instrumental in the devel- He received his law degree in 1967 from opment of Hermosa Beach’s many acres of Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speker, today I am Catholic University in Washington, D.C., while beautiful parks and recreation facilities, includ- proud to introduce bipartisan legislation, the working full time for the Department of Labor. ing the conversion of railways into a commu- Runaway Reporting Improvement Act of 2009, Pen˜a has a long and distinguished career in nity treasure known as the Greenbelt. He was along with my friends and colleagues Mr. public service, working for the U.S. Depart- also one of the co-founders of the Beach Cit- SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. CONYERS of Michi- ment of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Senate, and ies Holiday Toy Drive which, for the past 15 gan, and Mr. CARDOZA of California. the Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- years, has collected and distributed thousands One of the few things more terrible than sion. He is a two time recipient, 1968 and of toys to needy children throughout the 36th learning that a child was missing would be 1969, of the DOL’s award for meritorious Congressional District and beyond. learning that everything possible wasn’t being achievement. I have personally benefited from J.R.’s done to find him or her. Shockingly, the New In 1979, he resigned from government serv- counsel and encyclopedic knowledge of local York Times recently reported that many run- ice to enter private law practice. However, this issues and history. away children are missing not only from their did not prevent him from engaging in a num- On behalf of a grateful community, I thank homes, but also from the very database meant ber of community service activities. Councilman J.R. Reviczky for his dedicated to help law enforcement officers find them. In 1978 he was elected president of the service to the people of Hermosa Beach and If no one knows that a child is missing, that League of United Latin American Citizens wish him continued success as he and his child is unlikely to be found. It is imperative (LULAC), where he served for one year and wife, Nancy, begin the next chapter of their that everyone—parents, communities, and es- used his expertise to ensure civil rights for life. pecially law enforcement authorities—combine Latinos. Today, Pen˜a remains heavily involved their resources and work together to find and in LULAC as a volunteer and his wife, Ada, f protect missing children. The National Crime serves as the State Director for the District of AARON THOMAS NEMELKA Information Center (NCIC) database is de- Columbia. signed to help make information sharing easi- Earlier this year Eduardo Pen˜a stepped er. Virtually every law enforcement officer in down as General Counsel for the Congres- HON. JIM MATHESON the United States can access the NCIC data- sional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a pro OF UTAH base, which means that they can more easily bono post he held since March 1978. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cooperate in investigating and resolving multi- In this role he committed his own time and Thursday, November 19, 2009 jurisdictional cases. energy to providing pro bono expert legal Every child reported to have run away is counsel and guidance to an organization that Mr. MATHESON. Madam Speaker, Utah supposed to be listed in the NCIC database has grown dramatically since he began his has lost a venerated hero with the passing of as a missing person. However, according to work. PFC. Aaron Thomas Nemelka of West Jordan, the New York Times’ series ‘‘Running in the His efforts have assisted thousands of Utah. Shadows,’’ as many as 16 percent of reported young Latinos to achieve a college education Private First Class Nemelka was killed while runaways are never entered into the NCIC and take the first steps towards launching a serving his country at Fort Hood, Texas. On database. Madam Speaker, this is outrageous successful career in public service and many November 5, 2009, a lone gunman opened and unacceptable. Without an NCIC entry, law other fields. fire and caused the death of 12 soldiers, 1 ci- enforcement officers will not share information CHCI’s growth and advancement as an or- vilian, while 30 more Americans were wound- or resources, and are much less likely to find ganization have taken place thanks to the ed. or protect a missing child. dedication Eduardo Pen˜a has demonstrated Private First Class Nemelka is remembered The Runaway Reporting Improvement Act of for more than three decades. for his dedication to both his family and his 2009 would help solve this problem and pro- Madam Speaker, I extend my sincere grati- country. As a combat engineer in the 20th In- tect missing children by making two small but tude for more than 30 years of service to fantry Battalion, 36th Engineering Brigade, he useful changes to the current law. First, the CHCI and a lifetime of contributions to the His- specialized in munitions diffusion. bill would require law enforcement agencies to panic American community and the nation. Aaron was set to deploy on his first tour of certify that they comply with federal law by en- f the Middle East in January 2010. He will for- tering all missing children into the NCIC data- ever be remembered for having sacrificed his base. Second, it would require that law en- RETIREMENT OF HERMOSA BEACH life in the defense of our great nation. His self- forcement officers provide someone who re- CITY COUNCILMAN J.R. REVICZKY less devotion to those around him is a great ports their child missing with information about tribute to his spirit. the services of the National Center for Missing HON. JANE HARMAN Aaron grew up in West Jordan, Utah and and Exploited Children and the National Run- OF CALIFORNIA was the youngest of four children. He earned away Switchboard, as well as 24-hour, toll-free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rank of Eagle Scout and through his ef- contact information for those resources. forts was able to help better his community by NCMEC and NRS have a long and successful Thursday, November 19, 2009 always extending a hand of service. Aaron history of helping parents and law enforce- Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today graduated from West Jordan High School in ment agencies work together to find and pro- to recognize a man of many abilities and tal- Utah in 2008 and enlisted in the military short- tect missing kids. ents, whose contributions to the City of ly thereafter. Madam Speaker, we simply must do better Hermosa Beach enriched his community and Private First Class Aaron Nemelka was very by our children. The necessary resources are contributed to the economic health of the re- young, and he served his country honorably already in place. The Runaway Reporting Im- gion for the past 16 years. and heroically. Please join me in taking a mo- provement Act of 2009, will help ensure that A South Bay resident since childhood, my ment to honor this Utahn for his service to our those existing resources are used to find and good friend and City Councilman J.R. country. My thoughts are with Aaron’s family protect the children who need them most. Reviczky enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve during this difficult time.

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Madam Speaker, I rise They deserve to be reimbursed for their travel owners or businesses the upfront capital to today to honor Dr. Allan B. Perel, a dedicated expenses. pay for the improvements and allow them to fi- physician, leader in the MS community and a f nance repayment through the property assess- true humanitarian. He is one of Staten Island’s ment taxes they pay to state or local govern- ‘‘everyday heroes.’’ AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ment. Because PACE financing offers real Dr. Perel was educated in New York City AMERICA ACT savings immediately and in the long term, schools, attending Brooklyn College, and ob- homeowners and business owners are much SPEECH OF taining his medical degree from the State Uni- more likely to pursue energy efficiency im- versity of New York Downstate Medical Cen- HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS provements. ter. He completed his residency at Columbia OF MARYLAND The legislation I am introducing will make it University—Presbyterian Hospital and interned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES easier for state and local governments to raise capital for PACE programs by making the in- at Staten Island University Hospital. Saturday, November 7, 2009 Dr. Perel is a great physician, and he gives terest earned on PACE-related bonds tax free. back to his community. His has gone above Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I For example, under current law, when govern- and beyond by providing unprecedented care strongly support H.R. 3962, the Affordable ment bodies issue bonds for the construction to those affected by Multiple Sclerosis and Health Care for America Act because it elimi- of roads, schools, or other infrastructure, their other life altering conditions. He has served as nates the discriminatory insurance industry investors receive tax free interest payments. the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of practice of charging women higher premium The PACE Tax Benefits Act will ensure that Staten Island/ Chapter Site NYCMS Society rates than male customers for the same insur- energy efficiency projects are treated in the for the past 15 years. ance benefits. This practice, known as ‘‘gen- same manner—allowing state and local gov- He is also the Chairman of the Board of the der rating,’’ leaves women burdened by higher ernments to raise adequate capital and pro- Staten Island Heart Society for the past 5 insurance costs. In fact, women are charged viding the low cost financing to property own- years and was the only Neurologist to have 25–50 percent more than men for comparable ers that will make PACE programs more wide- served as President of the American Heart As- insurance benefits. For decades, insurance spread. sociation. Dr. Perel also founded and served underwriters have tried to justify this disparity This is an innovative and cost-free mecha- as the director of the Staten Island University by asserting that women use more health nism to encourage energy efficiency. The po- Hospital—NYS Department of Health Certified care, especially during child-bearing years. tential for economic growth and energy sav- Stroke Center. This claim is contradicted by the reality that ings is vast if we establish a framework that Throughout his career, Dr. Perel provided many women are denied insurance coverage allows for them to expand more broadly. By educational materials to the community and for maternity care and even denied coverage doing so, we will create thousands of new supported legislation that benefited both doc- based on a history of prior pregnancies. Fur- jobs; save billions of dollars in energy costs tors and patients. He helps coordinate the Is- ther, female nonsmokers pay more for health for consumers; and make significant progress land-wide September 11 Memorial blood drive, insurance than men who smoke. In a recent in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emis- and continuously supports charity walks for study, more than half of women (compared to sions. many causes. 39 percent of men) reported delaying needed f Dr. Perel has been an active participant of medical care due to cost. Gender rating is pro- the Richmond County Medical Society since hibited in the individual market in 10 States HONORING JAMES POPPELREITER 1989. In July of 2008, Dr. Perel was selected (Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Minnesota, to be the organization’s president. On Satur- New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, HON. GARY C. PETERS day, November 14th, the Richmond County North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington). Two OF MICHIGAN Medical Society honored Dr. Allan Perel for States have ‘‘rate bands’’ that allow 20 per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his tireless dedication to his profession and cent variation in charges (Vermont and New Thursday, November 19, 2009 the people of his community. I wish to join this Mexico). Twelve States ban gender rating in organization in praising the accomplishments the small group market, including my home Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, today I rise of one of Staten Island’s finest physicians. State of Maryland (as well as California, Colo- to honor James Poppelreiter, Fire Chief of Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rado, Minnesota, Michigan, Montana, Maine, West Bloomfield Township, for his 44 years of join me in commending Dr. Allan B. Perel on Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, dedicated service to the safety and well-being his dedication to the citizens of Staten Island. New York, Oregon, and Washington). H.R. of his community and its citizens. Since beginning his career as a sergeant f 3962 ends the discriminatory practice of gen- der rating in all States and ensures that with the department in November 1965, Chief SUPPORTING S. 4073, THE RURAL women and men are charged equitable prices Poppelreiter has served West Bloomfield VETERANS REIMBURSEMENT ACT for premiums. Township with the distinction, valor, and te- As a life-long advocate of women’s rights nacity that have been essential in creating this HON. WALT MINNICK and a domestic violence prevention advocate, vibrant and diverse suburban metropolis. In OF IDAHO I support this ban on gender rating and sup- recognition of his 35 years of outstanding work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port equal access to the insurance market for and leadership with the West Bloomfield Fire women. Department and the greater community, Chief Thursday, November 19, 2009 f Poppelreiter was bestowed his current respon- Mr. MINNICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today sibilities as Chief in April 2000. Chief to honor the brave men and women of our Na- PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN EN- Poppelreiter’s ascent to one of the top public tion’s armed forces. As a U.S. Army veteran, ERGY (PACE) TAX BENEFITS ACT safety offices in the township was a product of I understand how important it is that we keep decades of perseverance and strong work our promises and thank them for their commit- HON. JOHN P. SARBANES ethic. ment to freedom. OF MARYLAND Chief Poppelreiter’s career spans a tran- I’m pleased to announce the introduction of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scendent period for the West Bloomfield com- the Rural Veterans Reimbursement Act. This munity. At the start of Chief Poppelreiter’s ca- bill enjoys bipartisan support and has been Thursday, November 19, 2009 reer the West Bloomfield Fire Department was endorsed by the Iraq and Afghanistan Vet- Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise a small volunteer force serving a mere 14,000 erans of America and the American Legion. today to introduce the Property Assessed residents in a rural hamlet of Oakland County. This legislation will allow rural veterans to Clean Energy, PACE, Tax Benefits Act. This The township has since grown to over 66,000 receive reimbursement for their food and lodg- legislation supports efforts by state and local residents and is one of southeast Michigan’s

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Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic high school students are dropping out at an ure, Chief Poppelreiter’s commitment to excel- Parish in Chicago, Illinois was founded in alarming rate. A recent study found that only lence has ensured that the residents of West 1968 by Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. Among the rea- 53 percent of all young people in the nation’s Bloomfield have received outstanding fire sons for establishing this distinct parish was 50 largest cities are graduating from high safety protection. the desire to preserve and more intensely nur- school on time. Regrettably, roughly 12 per- Chief Poppelreiter’s career illustrates exem- ture the traditions of the Ukrainian Church. cent of all secondary schools in the United plary public service in its truest spirit and fin- The elements contributing to the Ukrainian States produce approximately half of the na- est tradition. His absence in retirement will Church’s distinctiveness within the Universal tion’s secondary school dropouts. In these surely be felt by his colleagues and the resi- Catholic Church are the Julian Calendar, a tra- secondary schools, known as ‘‘dropout fac- dents of West Bloomfield. Madam Speaker I ditional liturgy, as well as a unique spiritual tories,’’ African American, Native American ask all of my colleagues to join me today in heritage. and Hispanic students have graduation rates honoring the courageous work and unwaver- Members of the parish are proud of the fact that are 50 percent or below. ing commitment of Chief Poppelreiter to the that Patriarch Josyf Slipyj was involved in all Recently, strong reform efforts have tar- community and citizens of West Bloomfield. significant events of the parish’s development. geted dropout factories and other low per- f Besides establishing the parish, Patriarch Josyf blessed the cornerstone of the church forming high schools, but it is obvious we HONORING JOSYF SLIPYJ and subsequently, in 1973, blessed the church have to do more and start our efforts earlier. itself. The reason for the parishioners’ pride More of an emphasis must be placed on the HON. MIKE QUIGLEY had to do with the Patriarch’s position in the lowest performing middle schools. Too many students leave middle school with significant OF ILLINOIS Catholic Church as a Confessor for the Faith. deficiencies such as being behind on English IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Taking the lead from his predecessor Metro- politan Andrey Sheptytsky (+1944), as well as and Math proficiency; this leaves them ill pre- Thursday, November 19, 2009 the decisions of the Second Vatican Council, pared for the rigors of high school. Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Josyf Slipyj worked to restore self-government Increasing graduation rates and improving to recognize the lifelong service and dedica- to the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the form of academic achievement will enrich the lives of tion of the Servant of God, Patriarch Josyf a Patriarchate. In 1965, he was made a car- our children as well as strengthen our work- Slipyj to the Ukrainian Church and community. dinal by Pope Paul VI. force and nation as a whole. A nation enjoys He died on September 7, 1984, and on No- He died on September 7, 1984. In 1992 his a competitive advantage in the global market- vember 22nd, 2009, a monument will be remains were brought to Lviv, where they, in place when it has a well educated and well raised in his memory at the Sts. Volodymyr the presence of more than one million faithful, trained workforce. If we expect to compete, we and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Parish. were re-interred in the crypt of St. George’s must ensure that all of our children receive a Josyf Slipyj was born on February 17, 1892 Cathedral. Patriarch Josyf Slipyj has been pro- quality education. in the village of Zazdrist, Ternopil region, claimed a Servant of God and the Ukrainian Ukraine, into the Kobernytskyj-Slipyj and faithful pray for his beatification. The Graduation for All Act will make edu- Anastasia Dychkovska families. He completed Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join cation a priority and invests significant funding grammar school in his village and secondary me in recognizing the great sacrifices and to accomplish several goals. First, it provides school in Ternopil. He studied theology in Lviv, contributions Patriarch Josyf Slipyj made in his funding for schools to increase teacher and and completed his philosophical and theo- lifetime. His monument will stand as a re- leadership effectiveness, hire highly qualified logical studies in Innsbruck, Austria. minder to all of his great achievements to fu- teachers, restructure schools, and transition He was ordained to the priesthood by Met- ture generations. students out of low performing schools into ropolitan Andrej Sheptytsky on September 30, f higher achieving schools. Second, the bill will 1917. fund initiatives that increase college access INTRODUCTION OF THE GRADUA- and completion such as dual enrollment and He returned to Innsbruck to continue his TION FOR ALL ACT OF 2009 post-graduate studies, attaining a doctorate in early college programs. Finally, the legislation sacred theology. From there he traveled to includes provisions from the Every Student Rome where he was bestowed with the title HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT Counts Act (ESCA, H.R. 1569), which I intro- OF VIRGINIA Magister Agregatus. duced on March 17, 2009, that will require IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He began lecturing in 1922 on dogmatic consistent and accurate counting of high theology at Lviv Theological Seminary. Toward Thursday, November 19, 2009 school dropouts, require the establishment of aggressive and attainable graduation rate the end of 1925 he was appointed rector of Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I goals, and provide incentives to meet these this institution, and in 1929 he was appointed rise today in support of H.R. 4122, the Grad- goals. rector of the newly created Theological Acad- uation for All Act of 2009 (GFA). I would like emy. In 1939 metropolitan Andrej consecrated to thank Chairman GEORGE MILLER for intro- This bill will make significant strides toward him bishop with the right of succession. On ducing this comprehensive bill that creates a improving student achievement, postsec- November 1, 1944, he became head of the three-year grant to help turn around our na- ondary readiness and graduation rates. It is Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. tion’s lowest performing schools. This bill will my hope that Congress will move this legisla- On April 11, 1945 he was arrested by the help address some of the problems facing our tion quickly and it will be signed into law. This Bolsheviks and given an eight year sentence schools and ensure that they are moving to- will ensure that all of our nation’s students will of hard labor in Siberia. After this ended and ward a goal of graduating all of our children. receive the kind of help and support required without any cause, he was imprisoned a sec- For far too long, schools have not been held for them to obtain a quality education. Thank ond time for an unspecified term. In 1957 he accountable for ensuring that students grad- you.

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