28958 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 21 December 1, 2009 barriers in evaluating pathology, bilingualism, A TRIBUTE TO MRS. JENNETTE of our Nation’s defense as the commanding cross-cultural issues in mental health and EICHELBERGER WAITERS officer of a United States Navy destroyer. chemical dependency, language and psycho- Commander Sethi is a native of Reno, Ne- therapy, meaning of silence in psychotherapy, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS vada but was raised in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, and California. Her step-father elective mutism, cognitive restructuring, de- OF NEW YORK pression and suicide. is Hall of Fame drag racer Conrad ‘‘Connie’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Urcuyo is married to Sue Ellen Carney, Kalitta and she spent many of her formative Ph.D., and is the proud father of two children, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 years at the track honing her mechanical Dr. Sergio Urcuyo and Ms. Anya Elena Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today skills. She graduated from Norwich University Urcuyo. in recognition of Jennette Eichelberger Waiters in 1993 with a degree in International Affairs Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to who was born in Columbia, South Carolina. and commissioned through the NROTC pro- join me in recognizing Dr. Leonel Urcuyo. Mrs. Waiters migrated to Brooklyn, NY to fur- gram. She holds a Masters Degree in Inter- f ther her education. national Policy and Practice from The George RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL Mrs. Waiters worked at Kings County Hos- Washington University. At sea, Commander Sethi served on USS JOHN R. ALISON pital as a nurse’s aide and then attended Wyckoff Hospital School of Practical Nursing. Butte (AE 27) from March 1994 to June of She returned to Kings County Hospital and at- 1996 as Communications Officer and Elec- HON. IKE SKELTON tended Community College to trical Officer, making a Mediterranean and OF MISSOURI obtain her Associate’s Degree in Nursing and Arabian Gulf deployment in support of Oper- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made the Dean’s list. Mrs. Waiters worked as ations Deny Flight, Sharp Guard, and South- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 a head nurse in the chest clinic for 14 years. ern Watch. From August of 1996 through Oc- Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me She worked a total of 45 years in Kings Coun- tober of 1998, she served as the commis- take this means to honor Major General John ty Hospital doing the things she loves most, sioning Navigator onboard USS Hopper (DDG R. Alison, a distinguished Airman, a dedicated caring for the sick and the elderly. Mrs. Wait- 70). During this tour she supported a Panama public servant, and a true American hero. ers worked six months with the Department of Canal transit, accelerated test and trials, and Major General Alison served in the United Health and also was a relief supervisor at the a Middle East Force deployment in support of States Air Force during World War II and the Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Center on some Operation Southern Watch commencing within Korean War and also served as Assistant weekends for 12 years. one year of the ship’s commissioning. She Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics under Mrs. Waiters is a God-loving person. She served as the Weapons Officer and Combat President Harry Truman. Known as the father does community work assisting the elderly on Systems Officer on USS Higgins (DDG 76) of Air Force Special Operations, Major Gen- shopping trips and helping them to keep their from March of 2001 until May of 2003. On- eral Alison turned 97 on November 21, 2009. doctors’ appointments when needed. She be- board USS Higgins, she completed an Arabian As a boy growing up in central , longs to Bethany Baptist Church where she Gulf deployment for Operations Enduring Major General Alison dreamed of becoming a serves on the Senior Ladies Usher Board as Freedom and Iraqi Freedom including missile pilot for the United States. He graduated from Vice President and a member of the Nurses defense tracking and cruise missile oper- the University of Florida School of Engineering Unit. She is a member of the Stark Senior ations. She subsequently participated in the in 1936 and soon after joined the United Center and is Queen of the Red Hat Society. first test of crew exchange on destroyers serv- States Army Air Corps. He earned his wings Mrs. Waiters encourages our youth to con- ing as Combat Systems officer on USS in 1937 at Kelly Field and went on to serve as tinue and pursue their highest goals in edu- Benfold (DDG 65) until her transfer in Novem- the assistant Military Attache´ in England and cation so that they can accomplish anything in ber of 2003. Commander Sethi was selected the Soviet Union. life. for early sea command and assumed com- During World War II, Major General Alison Mrs. Waiters continues to work at commu- mand of MHC crew BOLD in April 2006 while served as commander of the 75th Fighter nity outreach health fairs, passing on informa- embarked in USS Blackhawk (MHC 58). Dur- Squadron, formerly known as the ‘‘Flying Ti- tion to senior citizens to enhance their health ing her command she was responsible for gers.’’ With seven confirmed victories and nu- and well being. She loves giving and sharing training Greek naval officers in the operation merous probable kills, he ended his tour as a with others. Her mission in life is to help oth- of MHC vessels prior to foreign military ex- combat ace and earned a Distinguished Serv- ers. She is a lady of fashion and participates change. She subsequently assumed command ice Cross and a Silver Star for his unmatched in numerous fashion shows. She is a member of MHC crew Detector embarked on USS courage and skill. Major General Alison re- of the acting guild where she has performed in Kingfisher (MHC 56) where her ship provided turned home in May of 1943 only to be re- a play called ‘‘The Family Feud.’’ valuable services to pre-deployment workups called to co-command the highly innovative She was married to the late Andrew J. Wait- for Navy carrier strike groups. 1st Air Commando Group. This secret flying ers. She has two children, Bernard and Janet. Her shore assignments include serving as unit flew over 200 miles into enemy territory in She has four grandchildren and five great- the Executive Assistant to the Commandant of support of some 9,000 Allied forces. For his grandchildren. She is affectionately known as Midshipmen at the United States Naval Acad- skill and courage as a pilot, he was inducted ‘‘Grandma’’ Waiters by many. emy, Resource Officer for Shipboard Protec- into the Air Commando Hall of Fame in 1994. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tion Systems and Shipboard Radar Systems After the war, President Harry Truman join me in recognizing Mrs. Jennette on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations called on Major General Alison to serve as As- Eichelberger Waiters. where she was instrumental in the rapid field- sistant Secretary of Commerce for Aero- f ing of systems to protect warships from small nautics. In this role, he developed thoughtful boat and unconventional attacks, and her cur- recommendations on U.S. foreign policy relat- TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER SHANTI rent assignment as the surface warfare liaison ing to the Soviet Union, the Marshall Plan, and SETHI, USN officer assigned to the Navy Office of Legisla- the European Recovery Program. These rec- tive Affairs. ommendations and other documents from his HON. GENE TAYLOR In her current assignment Commander time as Assistant Secretary are held at the OF MISSISSIPPI Sethi’s responsibilities included primary liaison Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for surface combatant construction, surface Madam Speaker, Major General John R. Ali- ship combat and weapons systems, ballistic son has spent his life fighting for our country Tuesday, December 1, 2009 missile defense, and a myriad of other as a pilot and a public servant. Never waver- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today logistical and operational issues affecting the ing in his commitment to freedom and the to pay tribute to Commander Shanti Sethi, surface fleet. CDR Sethi provided invaluable ideals of our country, he sets a high standard United States Navy, who provided invaluable support to me, the Committee on Armed Serv- for all Americans. I am proud to call him my service to this House on national security ices, and the various Members and personal friend, and I trust that my fellow members of issues for the last two years as a liaison offi- staff of the subcommittee on Seapower and the House will join me in recognizing this cou- cer assigned to the Navy Office of Legislative Expeditionary Forces. She displayed a unique rageous and talented American. Affairs and who will soon be on the front lines ability to explain complex military requirements

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Madam Speaker, I have the great honor to f He remained on active duty until 1992 at inform the House that Commander Sethi has which time he joined the California Air Na- CONGRATULATING THE INKSTER been selected to assume command of the tional Guard as a traditional Guardsman for ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF THE Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Decatur six years. In 1998, Chief McIntosh joined the DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY (DDG 73). When she does so, she will be only Air Force Reserve with the Commander’s Sup- INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR the 15th female officer to command a capital port Staff for the Chief of Air Force Reserve. 50TH ANNIVERSARY ship of the line. For myself and the other Excelling in this role, he was soon assigned Members of the subcommittee we wish Com- as Superintendent, Policy and Integration mander Sethi fair winds, following seas, and HON. JOHN D. DINGELL where he worked as a Congressional Liaison Godspeed as she leads her crew in the pro- OF educating members of Congress and their tection of our nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff on the roles and missions of the Air f Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Force Reserve. 68TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today On September 11, 2001 following the ter- AIR PATROL in honor of the Inkster Alumnae Chapter of the rorist attack on the Pentagon, Chief McIntosh Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On December displayed the attributes and core values that HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY 19, 2009, the Inkster Chapter will gather to many of our men and women in uniform show OF VIRGINIA celebrate their 50th anniversary. daily around the globe. Directly after the at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has a re- tack, Chief McIntosh rushed to the impact site Tuesday, December 1, 2009 markable history of service since its creation to render assistance and immediately started Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- in 1913. As the largest Greek letter organiza- pulling victims to safety—despite the obvious er, I rise today to recognize the 68th Anniver- tion for African American women in the coun- risk to his personal wellbeing. He later helped sary of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). For nearly try, the Deltas do remarkable work to serve relocate the same victims when a second air- seven decades CAP has provided for the their communities and their nation. Several of craft was thought to be inbound, similar to the safety and defense of our nation. our current and former colleagues were proud attacks on the World Trade Center. When Established on December 1, 1941, CAP re- Delta women. They brought their passion, Chief McIntosh finally left the area 36 hours sponsibilities were initially liaison flying and their vision and their leadership to the House later, he had helped secure the safety and interdiction of infiltrators on the United States’ of Representatives and helped make this insti- treatment of over 150 people. On September East Coast and southern border during World tution a far better place. 24, 2002 he was awarded the Air Force Air- War II. CAP’s role eventually expanded in re- The Inkster Alumnae Chapter has a proud man’s Medal for this selfless act of heroism. sponse to the German submarine threat, and tradition of service and community involve- Chief McIntosh’s patriotism and dedication it began to provide vital coastal surveillance ment. They have worked to tutor students and to our national defense continued as he de- and defense capabilities. The vigilance of CAP provide them with scholarships, as well as im- ployed the following month to Al Udeid AB, plement innovative service learning programs pilots successfully deterred enemy submarines Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Free- for middle and high school girls. In addition to from operating along American coasts with rel- dom. As the Personnel Director for the Joint these efforts, the Inkster Deltas have held ative impunity. Forces Special Operations Command, a role health fairs and greatly enhanced the civic Today, CAP operates as a nonprofit traditionally held by a senior officer, he was participation of their community. These are all 501(c)(3) corporation and is designated as an responsible for ensuring that the right military great accomplishments, but the Inkster Deltas all-volunteer civilian auxiliary to the United personnel from all services within the Depart- have much more in store for the future as they States Air Force. Since WWII, CAP has adopt- ment of Defense would be provided at the be- seek to build on and expand their great works. ed a mission dedicated to three core pursuits: ginning of a war that continues to this day. Aerospace education, cadet programs and Once again, I hope my colleagues will join emergency services. me in congratulating the Inkster Alumnae Due to his achievements and obvious dedi- CAP’s Aerospace Education Program annu- Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as cation to his fellow airmen, it was no surprise ally touches more than 900 educators, more they gather in celebration of 50 wonderful he was chosen as the thirteenth Command than 20,000 cadets and thousands of other years of service and accomplishment. Chief for the Air Force Reserve Command. youths in classrooms across America. The f During his two-year assignment, Chief education program teaches children multidisci- McIntosh was responsible for advising the plinary aviation concepts that emphasize avia- RECOGNIZING CHIEF MASTER SER- Commander on the health, morale, and utiliza- tion’s connection to history, math, science, GEANT TROY J. MCINTOSH ON tion of over 55,000 assigned airmen. He de- government and economics. HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. veloped and executed several pivotal pro- CAP provides exceptional educational and AIR FORCE grams helping transform the Air Force Re- growth opportunities for youth through its serve enlisted force into the successful Total nearly 22,000 member Cadet Program, which HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Force partner they are today. annually provides access to top national sum- OF VIRGINIA Chief McIntosh could not have been such a mer flight academies and to 30 national pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremendous leader without the love and unfail- grams emphasizing leadership and careers in Tuesday, December 1, 2009 ing support of his mother, Jeannette, his father aviation, as well as flight training in powered Connie Joe, his two daughters Tess and Kali, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- and glider aircraft. and his beautiful granddaughter Addison CAP’s emergency services are its most high er, I rise today to recognize Chief Master Ser- Marie. profile function and its members are routinely geant Troy J. McIntosh on the occasion of his called upon to aid communities in response to retirement from the United States Air Force Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join natural disasters across the nation. CAP vol- following more than 29 years of dedicated me in expressing our sincere respect and ap- unteers rose to the occasion during one of our service to our country. In his most recent as- preciation to Chief Master Sergeant Troy J. nation’s most trying times and provided assist- signment, he was Superintendent, Physical McIntosh for his outstanding service to the ance to rescuers and state agencies imme- Disability Board and Review, Office of the United States Air Force and our great nation. diately following the September 11, 2001 ter- Secretary of Defense, the Pentagon. In this We wish him the very best as he transitions rorist attacks. Over 100 lives are saved each role, he is the enlisted representative and ad- into retirement. Chief McIntosh is a true pro- year by CAP search and rescue missions. judicator for vital information specific to the en- fessional and a credit to himself, his family, Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues listed force when reviewing final board of ap- and the United States Air Force Reserve and join me in commending Civil Air Patrol for its peals for physical disability evaluations. we thank him for his service to our country.

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