April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10023 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CATSKILL ELKS ARE LEADERS IN $21.1 million, or $2.10 a share. That's a 55 per­ ceeded. Being praised for a job well done RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER CON­ cent increase over the previous year, when spurs children to continue their educational ef­ TRIBUTIONS OF YOUTH net income was $13.7 million, or Sl.36 a share. forts. While revenues of $325. 7 million were down $25 million from 1990, they still were remark­ "The love for teaching children is not found HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON able in an industry hit hard by recession. in any book," as Mrs. Dobbs has so elo­ OF NEW YORK Those numbers, and the company's resil­ quently written in her biography. "Teaching is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ience in a down market, reflect smart man­ a difficult juggling act of many multiple factors agement and sound strategic planning, the including human, social and economic issues. Thursday, April 30, 1992 panel of judges said. The company easily Children are affected by divorce, poverty, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to earned a place among the five finalists. drugs, abuse, and many other countless fac­ pay tribute today to the Benevolent and Pro­ "Any home builder that's doing as well as tors. These varied hurdling blocks are as dif­ tective Order of Elks, Catskill Lodge No. 1341 they are deserves to be on the list," Kraft said. ferent from one child to the next." for its leadership role in a very important un­ He said the company has successfully Mrs. Dobbs' view of teaching is that an ex­ dertaking. maintained a high-quality operation and cellent teacher must see the child and his total In conjunction with the Greene County broadened its product line into consumer­ needs. "Education," she writes, "must be a Youth Bureau, Catskill Elks are designating oriented services such as financing. three-fold effort involving the parents, the the month of May as Youth Month. This ges­ Hille described the company's performance teacher, and the child." ture will recognize the significant contribution as " almost unbelievable. It has truly gone against trends in the industry." This great teacher, who has served our chil­ youths in Greene County have made as part dren in the classroom for 12 years, demands of the National Youth Service America Project He praised Lennar's management. "They have a group of people who know that teachers represent the best in academics. and in general throughout the year. when to retrench and how to keep overheads She calls on capable students to enter the Mr. Speaker, I am a big fan of the youth of low," he said. teaching profession and strengthen our solid this country. When given proper guidance and Three years ago, when the market was foundation in education. the right opportunities, they jump right in with healthy, Lennar trimmed overhead and debt all the energy and enthusiasm of which they and boosted liquidity. It reduced its inven­ Mrs. Dobbs is a credit to the Huntsville­ are capable and make a difference in their tory of unsold homes. To assure income Madison County education system and to the communities. There has been a new spirit of when home sales slumped, it accelerated the many students who were fortunate to have her as an instructor and role model. voluntarism in this country, and our youth growth of its financial-services business. "They're a very strategically oriented were the first to respond. Mrs. Dobbs is proof perfect that one person company," Wyman said. "They're looking to can make a difference. Thanks to her success National Youth Service Day is a way to rec­ the next phase of the market, not just react­ ognize these contributions from young people. in the classroom, a next generation will be ing to the current market." highly motivated and professionally educated. With their participation, including their May 8 Mr. Speaker, I commend Lennar and its tal­ awards dinner, Catskill Elks are demonstrating ented management for its prosperous efforts their partnership with youth and their own in becoming a better company. In these dif­ BELLEVUE JUNIOR PRO GIRL'S commitment to community service. ficult economic times, the company's great ALL STAR TEAM: NATIONAL Let us all rise, Mr. Speaker, to salute the success is admirable to all in the business CHAMPIONS youth of this country and the Elks of Catskill world. for encouraging them. HON. BOB CLEMENT TRIBUTE TO VICKI DOBBS: A PRO­ OF TENNESSEE LENNAR'S SUCCESS FESSIONAL TEACHER AND A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRIEND TO STUDENTS HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN Thursday, April 30, 1992 Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF FLORIDA HON. BUD CRAMER congratulate an outstanding group of 11- and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA 12-year-old girls from the Nashville area who Thursday, April 30, 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. recently emerged with the national champion­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am Thursday, April 30, 1992 ship in the National Junior Pro Basketball pleased to recognize Lennar, whose sound Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tournament in Knoxville, TN. strategic planning led it to become Florida's pay a most deserving tribute to Vicki Dobbs, The Bellevue Junior Pro Girl's All Star Team largest residential builder. The Miami-based a professional and caring teacher at Monrovia won the State championship on March 28, and company, who in 1991 enjoyed a net income Elementary School in Huntsville. played three difficult games over the Easter of over $21 million, has remained strong in an Mrs. Dobbs is a truly unique teacher who is weekend to emerge with the national title. In industry hit hard by troubled times. In recent a part of the broad educational spectrum. By addition to winning the championship, the years, it has maintained a high-quality oper­ motivating young children to meet their expec­ Bellevue team also gained the Sportsmanship ation and has successfully tapped into tations, her influence and desire for excellence Award, a wonderful tribute to their team spirit consumer-oriented services such as financing. has changed the lives of many of her stu­ and graciousness on and off the basketball The company was featured in the Miami Her­ dents. court. ald for its impressive achievements. The arti­ Mrs. Dobbs believes communication with The team roster includes: Tiffany Luma, cle "Lennar: Bright Spot in Troubled Industry" parents and students is the strong link that al­ Kerri Helton, Jenni Bradley, Cary Blount, Katie follows: lows parents and children to be active partici­ Sulkowski, Kathryn Baker, Jessica Hamilton, Talk about bucking the trend. pants in education. To facilitate this, she has Elizabeth Traugott, Beth Baker, Kim Hamilton, While national housing starts recently developed her own checklist of academic and and Coaches Richie Hamilton and Dale Hamil­ have hit their lowest levels in decades, ton. Miami-based home builder Lennar continued behavioral standards which is completed every to rack up impressive results. week on each child. This report then goes Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and the rest of For the year ended Nov. 30, net earnings at home at the end of the week to show parents our colleagues join with me in recognizing the Florida's largest residential builder were the areas where their children have sue- tremendous achievement of this special group • This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 10024 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 of young athletes, and the parents and com­ she worked at various war plants, and in the I especially want to congratulate the teach­ munity who so vigorously supported their ef­ years since she has worked at various candy ers, Joel Mitchell and Helen Melanson, who forts. companies including Walter Burke and Fannie did an outstanding job of working with these May. Before retirement, Mary worked at the students to prepare them for this competition. Elmcraft Card Co. in Bedford Park, IL, for 10 The names of the students from the distin­ DRUG COMPANIES COMMENDED years. guished winning class from Hollis Area High Since her retirement, Mary Rio has devoted School are: Jennifer Araujo, Carolyn Archer, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK her time to her family and the Chicago Cubs. Lyn Baranowski, Carl Bjerke, Brian Bosworth, OF CALIFORNIA She is an avid fan who could teach each of us James Brannigan, Ann Burgher, Josh Clark, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a lesson in devotion. I am pleased to honor Tina Franklin, Meghan Fuller, David Mary Rio on this special day. I know my col­ Goodchild, Adrienne Gross, Derek Hoffman, Thursday , April 30, 1992 leagues will join me in congratulating her on Clancey Jackson, Scott Kelley, Russell Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, congressional ef­ this milestone and wishing her many more Kellner, Christopher Loveland, Christieann forts to address problems of skyrocketing pre­ years of happiness. McCabe, Camden Mitchell, David Napier, An­ scription drug prices-a serious barrier to ac­ gela Norton, Nietra Panagoulis, Tia Rheaume, cess to health care-have produced some Geoffrey Stenzel, Margaret Wheeler, Scott positive results, as several companies have TRIBUTE TO PORT HURON LITTLE Wifholm, David Yager, and Jessica Zall. acted to improve access to drug therapies LEAGUES This class from Hollis just completed the na­ through discounts to the Government, donor tional competition held here in Washington, programs for low income and the poor, and HON.