E1010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 7, 2015 In 1990, the International Institute named poration. For his service to his community, Mr. HONORING THE GREAT SALT BAY her ‘‘Mother of the Year.’’ Morrie was the ma- French received many awards throughout his COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN triarch of six generations living in Southern life, such as the Small Business Person of the DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE California at the time of her death. Year Award in 1994, and the Distinguished The Roybal family is fortunate to have Service Award from the Ypsilanti Area Cham- HON. CHELLIE PINGREE known Morrie Sanchez as a supporter and ber of Commerce. OF MAINE friend. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She is survived by daughters Dolores San- today to honor the memory of Mr. Aubrey Wil- Tuesday, July 7, 2015 chez, Rose Marie Barron, Carol Limon, and liam ‘‘Bill’’ French for his dedication to busi- Sylvia Sanchez; sons-in-law Jonathan San- ness, the City of Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I’m proud to be chez and Gilbert Limon; 17 grandchildren; 41 County. from a state with a lasting tradition of sup- great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grand- porting arts education. From Winslow Homer children; and one great-great-great grandchild. f to Andrew Wyeth, Maine artists have long She was laid to rest on June 25, 2015, at Cal- been recognized for their extraordinary talent. vary Cemetery in East Los Angeles. RECOGNIZING BILL PRESS This is in no small part due to the emphasis f that Maine schools have put on arts edu- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON cation. I’m so grateful for the many educators TRIBUTE TO GORDON AND who have made teaching our youth about the PATRICIA SCHOENING OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA arts a priority. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This year, the Great Salt Bay Community HON. DAVID YOUNG Tuesday, July 7, 2015 School in Damariscotta, Maine won the Na- OF IOWA tional Association of Music Merchants Founda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion’s SupportMusic Merit Award for the ex- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Tuesday, July 7, 2015 ceptional quality of its music program. They Bill Press for his outstanding contributions to have led our state in arts education, and I am Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise political commentary in the District of Colum- confident that their program serves as an in- today to recognize and honor Gordon and Pa- bia and across the country, and in congratu- spiration to schools across the country that tricia Schoening of Glenwood, Iowa, on the lating him on the occasion of his 10th anniver- are looking to better educate their students very special occasion of their 70th wedding sary as host of the nationally syndicated The about the arts. anniversary. Bill Press Show, heard on the radio and seen Winning the SupportMusic Merit Award is a Gordon and Patricia’s lifelong commitment on FreeSpeech TV. With offices located right prestigious honor, and the entire Damariscotta to each other, their children Suzanne, Bruce, here in Ward 6 of the nation’s capital, Bill community should be proud. This achievement and Jodi, their seven grandchildren, and their Press has remained consistent in informing belongs to the administration, teachers, stu- six great-grandchildren embodies true Iowa Americans about our congressional legislation dents, families, and town as a whole. I am so values. I applaud this devoted couple on their for statehood and voting rights, and D.C.’s proud to have this excellent school in my dis- 70th year together and I wish them many fight to achieve equal citizenship. trict. This award is a testament to its teachers’ more years of happiness. I know my col- Ten years ago, The Bill Press Show began dedication and commitment to their students leagues in the House will join me in congratu- as a nationally syndicated talk radio program. as well as to the tremendous talent that is re- lating them on this momentous occasion. I Today, the program is seen and heard nation- quired to motivate and properly educate stu- wish them and their family all the best moving ally on radio, television, and on the internet. dents about music. forward. For more than four decades, Bill has made It gives me great pleasure to offer the Great f himself a go-to, reliable political pundit on Salt Bay Community School—along with its teachers, staff and students—my sincerest IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF radio and on television. Bill has covered both congratulations on this prestigious award, and AUBREY WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ FRENCH the Democratic and Republican national con- ventions in his time as host of The Bill Press my best wishes for the years to come. Show and regularly covers the White House. f HON. DEBBIE DINGELL As a former co-host of MSNBC’s Buchanan COMMEMORATING THE PASSAGE OF MICHIGAN and Press, CNN’s Crossfire and The Spin OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCES- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Room, Bill Press built a national reputation for SION ACT OF 1947 Tuesday, July 7, 2015 thought-provoking and humorous insights on American politics. Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bill Press is also the author of five books HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE recognize the life and contributions of Mr. Au- OF TEXAS brey William ‘‘Bill’’ French for his commitment and writes a nationally syndicated newspaper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the betterment of Ypsilanti, MI, and service column, distributed by Tribune Media Serv- to his community. Bill French’s passion for ices. He is also a featured columnist for The Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C. business stimulated the local economy and in- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise stilled a confidence in other entrepreneurs to During Bill’s storied career, he has received today to commemorate the passage of the invest in Washtenaw County. numerous awards for his work, including four ‘‘Presidential Succession Act of 1947.’’ Mr. French’s business career started in Emmys and a Golden Mike Award. In 1992, Passed by the 80th Congress, the ‘‘Presi- 1972 when he and his wife, Sandee French, the Associated Press named him Best Com- dential Succession Act’’ was signed into law opened Aubree’s Pizzeria in Depot Town. The mentator of the Year. by President Harry S Truman on July 18, business became the foundation for Depot Bill Press got experience many commenta- 1947, in response to the sudden death of Town and it has been a special establishment tors lack when he chaired the California Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President in Washtenaw County since 1972. Aubree’s Democratic Party from 1993 to 1996 and of the United States. continues to operate after 43 years, and it has served as chief of staff to California State The death of President Roosevelt was felt grown to include 8 separate locations. Senator Peter Behr (R). He also served as di- throughout the country, because FDR had Mr. French was known as a passionate res- rector of the California Office of Planning and held the office for over twelve years and seen taurant owner who worked hard to develop a Research under Governor Jerry Brown. the country through the Great Depression, the strong rapport with his staff. He helped his Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me surprise attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor, and team develop a strong work ethic, and sup- commending Bill Press and his entire team at World War II. ported their academic and professional goals. The Bill Press Show, including his Executive When President Roosevelt died, Vice Presi- His skills as a mentor not only developed a Producer, Peter Ogburn, and his business dent Harry Truman was immediately sworn in restaurant; he built a family. partner, Paul Woodhull for their 10 years of as President; the position of Vice President re- In addition to being a restaurant owner, Mr. outstanding service to the field of political mained vacant for the duration of the term, French was the first president of the Depot commentary and their continued commitment from April 1945 to January 1949. Downtown Development Authority, and served to providing information and analysis to the President Truman prevailed upon the Con- on the Ypsilanti Economic Development Cor- American people. gress to pass legislation that would correct the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 08, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07JY8.031 E07JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 7, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1011 issue of a vacant Constitutional position within many causes of health disparities in our nation TRIBUTE TO JOHN AND SUE VAN the Executive Branch. today. As stated in the program, ‘‘Health starts FOSSON The Presidential Succession Act established where we live, learn, work and play. In fact, the line of succession to the office of Presi- some experts say the lifespan of a child is de- HON. DAVID YOUNG dent of the United States in the event that nei- termined more by his or her zip code than OF IOWA ther a President nor Vice President is able to their genetic code.’’ ‘‘Zip Code’’ seeks to an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discharge the powers and duties of the office. swer, ‘‘Why is there such a divide in the health Tuesday, July 7, 2015 The Presidential Succession Act places the of the American people?’’ Speaker of the House first and the President I would also like to personally thank my Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise pro tempore second in the line of constitu- good friend David Rivers, the Director of the today to recognize and honor John and Sue tional succession for our Chief Executive after Public Information and Community Outreach Van Fosson of Clarinda, Iowa, on the very the Vice President of the United States. department at MUSC, for his leadership in this special occasion of their 60th wedding anni- versary. John and Sue were married on June By creating this clear line of Constitutional project. His commitment and creativity have succession for the Office of the President, 24, 1955 in College Springs, Iowa. led to instructive and productive innovations. John and Sue’s lifelong commitment to each Congress provided a mechanism to maintain Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- other, their children, Teresa, Julie, Robin, continuity of executive branch operation leagues join me in congratulating these two Bruce, and Betsy, as well as their grand- through horrific national tragedies, like the one outstanding organizations on their efforts to children and great-grandchildren truly em- occurring on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, bring attention to the important topic of the bodies our Iowa values. I applaud this devoted Texas, when President John F. Kennedy was state of health in South Carolina. couple on their 60th year together and I wish assassinated, elevating at that moment Vice f them many more. I know my colleagues in the President Lyndon Johnson to the Office of the House will join me in congratulating them on Presidency. HONORING UNITED STATES NAVY this momentous occasion. I wish them and Another moment in our nation’s history that CAPTAIN ANDREW K.M. ROSA their family all the best moving forward. exemplifies the wisdom of the Presidential f Succession Act is the attempted assassination on March 30, 1981, of our 40th President, HON. ROBERT J. DOLD HONORING THE LIFE OF FLOR- Ronald Reagan. OF ILLINOIS IDA’S BELOVED, SENATOR The aftermath of this attempted assassina- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DURELL ‘‘DOC’’ PEADEN, JR. tion of a sitting U.S. President was eased by Tuesday, July 7, 2015 the well-known defined transition of duties set Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- HON. JEFF MILLER forth in the Presidential Succession Act. ognize the career and contributions of United OF FLORIDA Mr. Speaker, I am proud to commemorate States Navy Captain Andrew Rosa. I know I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘Presidential Succession Act’’ of 1947 as am not alone in my appreciation of Captain Tuesday, July 7, 2015 an example of Congressional foresight in pro- Rosa’s service and dedication. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise tecting the continuity of the Office of the Presi- Throughout his career, Captain Rosa served dency during a national crisis. to recognize the life and legacy of Northwest in a variety of positions both here in the Florida’s beloved Senator Durell ‘‘Doc’’ f United States and overseas. As Mission Com- Peaden, Jr. Doc was a great friend and com- TRIBUTE TO THE MEDICAL UNI- mander of Task Group 53.8—a Fifth Fleet mitted public servant who had an enormous VERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA antiterrorism-force protection task group—he impact on the lives of both his constituents in AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDU- was mobilized and deployed to the Persian Northwest Florida and the state as a whole. CATIONAL TELEVISION NET- Gulf in support of Operations Southern Watch His passing is mourned throughout the great WORK and Enduring Freedom. His bravery and con- State of Florida. tributions to our nation’s fight against terrorism A proud Northwest Floridian, Doc was born are truly admirable. August 24, 1945, in DeFuniak Springs. After HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN Captain Rosa leaves a lasting legacy obtaining his undergraduate degree from OF SOUTH CAROLINA through his leadership and unwavering com- Tulane University, Doc went on to medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to the protection of this country’s school, gaining his MD in 1973. He imme- Tuesday, July 7, 2015 ideals both at home and abroad. Mr. Speaker, diately returned to his home in Northwest Flor- ida, and, as he often liked to say, he was a Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to it is my honor to express my gratitude to Cap- ‘‘country doctor’’ for decades, working tire- offer my congratulations to the Medical Univer- tain Andrew Rosa for his thirty-four years of exemplary service. lessly to care for the patients in and around sity of South Carolina (MUSC) and South his home in Okaloosa County. While practicing Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) for f medicine, Doc also obtained his law degree. garnering a coveted bronze prize at the an- In 1994, Doc Peaden began his distin- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. WILLIAM nual ‘‘Telly Awards’’ for their partnership docu- guished career as an elected official when he L. DEAN mentary, ‘‘Zip Code.’’ The Telly Awards honor won a seat in the Florida House of Represent- the finest in film, video production, and web atives serving the people of the 5th District. commercials for outstanding local, regional HON. MIKE ROGERS Using his immense experience as a doctor, and cable television commercials and pro- OF ALABAMA Doc quickly established himself as a leader in grams. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the state on health care issues, and during his I applaud MUSC and SCETV on their efforts Tuesday, July 7, 2015 time in the House, he helped lead efforts to to present a program to South Carolina view- expand medical education in the state by es- ers offering viewpoints of doctors and commu- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I tablishing a medical school at Florida State nity leaders that seek to change the way peo- ask for the House’s attention today to recog- University. Having had the opportunity to ple think about health care. More specifically, nize Dr. William L. Dean who will become serve with Doc in the Florida House, I know this program focuses on a variety of health Pastor Emeritus at First Baptist Church of firsthand how hard he worked to ensure that topics, from the food we eat to the water we Sylacauga in Sylacauga, Alabama. the medical needs of our state were met. drink to the air we breathe—all of which affect Dr. Dean served as the senior pastor at After serving in the Florida House of Rep- our daily lives and play a huge role in our First Baptist Church of Sylacauga from Octo- resentatives, Doc continued his tremendous health. According to statistics from the Centers ber 1972 until December 1994—pastoring this service to Northwest Florida in the Florida for Disease Control, in South Carolina alone church longer than any other minister. State Senate, where he served from 2000– there are approximately one million people The event honoring Dr. Dean will take place 2010. His tenure included a position as Chair- who lack access to healthy food. That’s 20 at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, August man of the Health and Human Services Ap- percent of the state’s population. 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. propriations Committee, and he successfully Through MUSC’s Public Information and Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing championed many important health care re- Community Outreach group, the ‘‘Zip Code’’ Dr. Dean and thanking him for his unwavering lated bills through the Florida Legislature, in- production paired two outstanding organiza- service and devotion to First Baptist Church cluding legislation requiring greater reporting tions who presented an in-depth look at the Sylacauga. from physicians.

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