June 16, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E933 with various schools, churches, treatment cen- the Nation of Islam for it represented the time HONORING ASHLEY HOBSON ON ters, law enforcement agencies and hos- of their struggle in the dark and a time of con- BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NA- pitals—including the Armstrong County Memo- fusion in them. TIONAL ACADEMY OF FUTURE rial Hospital (ACMH), which has been the pro- As an athlete, Muhammad Ali rarely re- PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCI- gram’s most significant and influential relation- ceived the respect owed due to his conviction ENTISTS AS A DELEGATE TO ship. and strong commitment to what was perceived THE CONGRESS OF FUTURE Throughout the years, Judge DeComo has as an unorthodox religion. He stood proud and MEDICAL LEADERS adapted and updated the Drugs Kill Dreams did not allow the criticism of the American program, to ensure the content is relevant and people to deter his will to serve within his reli- HON. BILLY LONG that the needs of the community are ad- gion and to reign as a champion in the ring. OF MISSOURI dressed. Although the program continues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be modified and altered appropriately, Judge Muhammad Ali’s actions influenced the DeComo’s sincere passion for this initiative re- image of black Americans by giving them Thursday, June 16, 2016 mains the same. courage to overcome their fear by addressing Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In serving the judicial system, the commu- racism and demanding respect as a people. honor Neosho High School student Ashley nity, and all of those in need, Judge DeComo Muhammad Ali is a recipient of many Hobson for her being accepted as a delegate is an absolute inspiration. His compassion and awards including: National Golden Gloves to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders by generosity has positively influenced the lives Light Heavyweight Champion, National Ama- the National Academy of Future Physicians of so many, and will continue to do so for teur Athletic Union champion, National Golden and Medical Scientists. years to come. Therefore, on behalf of the Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion, National The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is Third Congressional District of Pennsylvania, I Amateur Athletic Union champion, Gold medal an honors-only program that is designed to would like to express sincere gratitude and ap- in the Rome Olympics, World Heavyweight motivate and engage the top students in the preciation to the Honorable J. Gary DeComo, Champion, Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial United States. Specifically, it’s designed for an admirable professional, a selfless indi- Award, Sportsman of the Year for Sports Illus- students aspiring to become physicians or vidual, and a true Community Champion. trated, Fighter of the Year from the Boxing medical researchers, and provides a path and f Writers Association, Honorary Doctorate of mentorship for students to accomplish their Humane Letters from Texas Southern Univer- goals. HONORING MUHAMMAD ALI sity, and countless other awards and distinc- To be considered for acceptance as a dele- tions. gate, applicants are either recommended by a teacher or member of the Academy based on HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Muhammad Ali leaves behind a host of fam- OF MISSISSIPPI a proven track record of academic excellence. ily and friends and nine children: Maryum, Delegates represent all 50 states plus Puerto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jamillah, Rasheda, Laila, Hana, Miya, Khaliah, Rico, and must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Thursday, June 16, 2016 Muhammad Ali, Jr. and Asaad Amin. In his Students like Ashley who qualify for this in- death we find few people who do not admire Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- credibly selective honor exemplify top-tier dili- him. er, I rise today to honor Louisville, Kentucky’s gence and academic talent. Muhammad Ali. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, Ashley Hobson has not only Muhammad was born Cassius Marcellus in recognizing the boxing icon, Muhammad Ali, demonstrated that she is qualified to represent Clay, Jr., to the late Mr. Cassius Marcellus for his courageous convictions. Missouri through her strong academic per- Clay, Sr., and Mrs. Odessa Grady Clay. In formance, but has also displayed a true pas- 1954, at the age of twelve, Muhammad Ali f sion for medical science and medicine that will began his boxing career, and at the age of 18 serve her well in future endeavors. I wish Ash- he won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olym- FORT BEND SHERIFF CAPTAIN ley the best of luck in all her future endeavors. pics. PAUL MOSLEY RETIRES AFTER On behalf of Missouri’s Seventh Congres- At age 22, Muhammad Ali defeated Charles 30 YEARS OF SERVICE sional District, I urge my colleagues to join me ‘‘Sonny’’ Liston and became the youngest in congratulating her for this achievement. World’s Heavyweight Champion. He an- f nounced to the world two days following that HON. PETE OLSON fight that he had adopted the beliefs and tradi- HONORING THE TOWN OF MIDDLE- OF TEXAS tions of the Islam and had become a member FIELD, CONNECTICUT AS THEY of the Nation of Islam. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CELEBRATE THEIR SESQUI- Cassius Clay soon took the name ‘‘Muham- CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY mad Ali’’ on March 6, 1964. The name was Thursday, June 16, 2016 given to him by Elijah Muhammad. His conver- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO sion to Islam soon caused criticism from many congratulate Captain Paul Mosley on retiring OF CONNECTICUT white Americans and in response he stated, ‘‘I with more than 30 years of service with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am America. I am the part you won’t recog- Fort Bend County Sheriffs Department. nize. But get used to me. Black, confident, Thursday, June 16, 2016 cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not In April of 1986, Captain Mosley became a Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am very yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.’’ full-time deputy at the Fort Bend County Sher- proud to rise today to extend my heartfelt con- Due to his religious beliefs, Ali refused in- iff’s Office. He began working with the local gratulations to the communities of Middlefield duction into the United States Armed Forces; jail, moved over to the warrants unit and later and Rockfall, Connecticut as they celebrate consequently being sentenced to five years in to patrol. Mosley has now been a Captain the Town’s 150th Anniversary. This is a very prison. In 1971, his conviction was overturned; over the Internal Affairs Division for three and special milestone for this small community of however, he was stripped of his title and a half years. Prior to Mosley’s 30 years of just over four thousand residents. Over the banned from fighting causing him to think he service, he played baseball for six years with course of the year, celebratory activities have would never be allowed the opportunity to box the then Los Angeles Angels minor league been organized by a dedicated group of volun- again. However, three years later he was per- team. Between baseball seasons, Mosley also teers. Though small in number, the community mitted to return to the boxing ring. acted in shows such as ‘‘Combat’’ and ‘‘My is mighty in spirit—working together every day Muhammad Ali’s acceptance of the Islamic Favorite Martian’’. Fort Bend County has been to meet the changing needs of its residents philosophies impacted the mindsets of many safer thanks to Mosley’s decades of service while preserving the unique, quintessentially Americans especially those in opposition of and protection. New England, rural character of the Town. the Vietnam War and those in opposition to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Originally a part of Middletown, in 1744 the white supremacy. sional District of Texas, congratulations again Connecticut General Assembly recognized He altered the teachings of Elijah Muham- Captain Paul Mosley on his retirement after 30 Middlefield as a separate religious society but mad by embracing all people and preparation years of dedicated service to Fort Bend Coun- it was not until 1866 that is was officially incor- for his own afterlife. He proclaimed that the ty. Thank you for stepping up to protect and porated as a separate town. In fact it was one separatist doctrine was no longer a belief of serve. of the last of Connecticut’s 169 cities, towns,

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Youngworth for her dedication, integ- important. live. rity and outstanding service to the United Mr. Speaker, I thank the staff and all those Middlefield has a rich agricultural and indus- States of America. involved with the United Senior Citizens Cen- trial history that continues to today. In its ear- f ter for their dedication to the seniors of Brook- liest years, it was settled by farmers and in lyn. I ask my colleagues to join me in con- fact it remains home to one of the oldest fam- TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF PERRY gratulating them on 42 years of service. ily-run businesses in the United States, Lyman f Orchards. In time, light industry came to town HON. DAVID YOUNG IN RECOGNITION OF THE CENTER with a paper mill and later a powder mill com- OF IOWA FOR FATHERS AND FAMILIES’ ing into operation, followed by factories for nail IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cutting and pistol making as well as a grist 14TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO FA- Thursday, June 16, 2016 and saw mill. Today, Middlefield is home to THERHOOD BANQUET the Cooper Atkins Corporation as well as Zygo Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Corporation and the Cahill & Sons companies. today to recognize the City of Perry, Iowa for HON. DORIS O. MATSUI The Town is also full of beautiful natural re- its recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA spon- OF CALIFORNIA sources and protected open spaces. Wads- sored by the Arbor Day Foundation in co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worth State Park offers a beach and small operation with the National Association of Thursday, June 16, 2016 State Foresters and the U.S. Department of lake for swimming as well as trails for hiking. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Com- It is also home to Wadsworth Falls, one of the recognize the Center for Fathers and Families largest and finest waterfalls in Connecticut, munity Forestry program (the Forest Service). The City of Perry has met the core stand- as friends and supporters gather to celebrate where the West River falls thirty-five feet and those being honored at the 14th Annual Salute when the river is running high the roar of the ards for tree care during the past year. Over 135 million Americans live in Tree USA com- to Fatherhood Banquet. I ask all my col- falls can be heard for miles around. Pekham leagues to join me in honoring the Center for Park offers residents and visitors a wide vari- munities. In its 40th year of celebration, the Tree City USA program is critical to the U.S. Fathers and Families and these fine fathers. ety of year round activities including ice-skat- Founded over two decades ago, the Center Forest Service. This federal partner delivers ing, baseball, basketball, soccer, and a won- for Fathers and Families focuses on promoting technical and financial resources to states, cit- derful jungle gym. On Lake Beseck you can the roles that fathers and father-figures play in ies and communities across the nation with often find the locals fishing or simply enjoying their families and in our community as a each community adhering to a State Action the water. And, of course, at Lyman Orchards whole. The Center offers many programs and Plan, guiding investments in each state while you can pick your own fruit in the summer and services that aim to enrich and empower fa- accomplishing local projects and programs. fall and enjoy apple-picking, the corn and sun- thers and their families. Classes for parents in- The U.S. Forest Service and Arbor Day flower mazes, and pumpkin fields in the fall. clude parenting classes for men, co-parenting Foundation cooperate with communities to es- It has been an honor for me to serve as classes, anger management classes, and tablish healthy forests, improve air and water Middlefield’s U.S. Representative these last GED preparation and completion, as well as quality and contribute to important national en- twenty-five years and I am proud to have this individual personal assistance sessions. Each ergy conservation goals. These local invest- opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratula- of these services and transformational pro- ments create long term major environmental tions to every member of this special commu- grams make the Center for Fathers and Fami- improvements nationwide. When communities nity as they celebrate their 150th Anniversary. lies a cornerstone of our community. f like Perry are recognized it makes me proud At this year’s gala, four men will be honored to represent our great state in the United CORPORAL, UNITED STATES for their contributions to our community as fa- States Congress. thers, father-figures, and mentors. I would like ARMY, SUSAN J. YOUNGWORTH I commend the City of Perry and urge my to recognize each of these men, Frankie colleagues in the U.S. House of Representa- McDermott, Kevin Ridgle, Peterson Latortue, tives to join me in congratulating them for re- HON. ED PERLMUTTER and Micah Simmons, for their commitment to ceiving this award and in wishing the city noth- OF COLORADO parenting and mentoring our youth. These ing but continued success. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men truly model the Center’s motto, ‘‘Father- Thursday, June 16, 2016 f hood is Forever.’’ Mr. Speaker, as friends and families of the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HONORING UNITED SENIOR Center for Fathers and Families gather to rec- today to recognize and honor Susan J. CITIZENS CENTER ognize this year’s honorees, I ask all my col- Youngworth, Corporal, United States Army, for leagues to join me in honoring them for their her service to our country. ´ HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ unwavering commitment to family and to Corporal Youngworth served in the United OF NEW YORK strengthening our community. States Army from May 1990 to May 1994. As IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an Army Medical Specialist, Corporal f Thursday, June 16, 2016 Youngworth had the opportunity to serve as a CONGRATULATING WAYZATA BOYS combat medic while on active duty, supporting Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to TRACK AND FIELD Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, with congratulate the United Senior Citizens Center service in Iraq and Kuwait. as they celebrate 42 years of dedicated serv- HON. ERIK PAULSEN Corporal Youngworth participated in the ice to the Sunset Park neighborhood. OF MINNESOTA 2015–2016 Veterans History Project documen- Since 1974, this organization has enriched IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary film produced by the students and West- the minds, bodies and souls of seniors in our minster High School in conjunction with our of- community. Thursday, June 16, 2016 fice. The film is part of the Library of Con- I’d also like to extend heartfelt congratula- Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gress’ Veterans History Project (VHP), a con- tions to my good friend Grisel Amador, who congratulate the Wayzata High School Boys gressionally chartered project that works to has devoted her time and energy to running Track and Field team on winning their second collect, preserve and make accessible per- this center for over 28 years through many consecutive Minnesota State championship. sonal accounts of American war veterans. As challenges. Grisel has truly helped shepherd The Trojans defended their title led by first a result, my office had the honor and privilege this institution into a valuable anchor of the place finishes by Jaret Carpenter in both the of getting to know Corporal Youngworth and community and she should be applauded for sixteen-hundred meter and thirty-two-hundred hearing about her experiences as a combat all that she does. Grisel and all the Center’s meter races, and strong performances from medic. Corporal Youngworth’s stories will be workers understand the importance of caring the relay teams. Wayzata used a complete submitted to the Library of Congress to forever for our senior citizens and treating them with team effort to win the title and I commend be preserved in our nation’s history. the utmost care and respect. them for their accomplishments.

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