14292 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 10 September 14, 2012 Scott Derrick, Office of the Chief Administra- as the prima ballerina in the original HONORING THE VOLUSIA HONOR tive Officer version of the Phantom of the Opera, dem- AIR PROGRAM, VOLUNTEERS Kelda Y. Dunklin, Office of the Chief Admin- onstrating her many years of training in clas- AND DONORS istrative Officer sical dance. Carla is perhaps best known for Wesley D. Jones, Office of the Chief Admin- her role in Dracula, starring . Her HON. JOHN L. MICA istrative Officer role in Dracula made her the person who OF FLORIDA Kent Kahler, Office of the Chief Administra- spoke the first line of dialogue ever in a horror IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive Officer movie. She is now the last surviving cast Friday, September 14, 2012 Kevin S. Kelley, Office of the Chief Adminis- member of both films. trative Officer Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ronald M. Mullvain, Office of the Chief Ad- Carla acted and danced in many more films, honor the Volusia Honor Air program. This ministrative Officer including Broadway Melody, in which she program is designed to honor and recognize Sandra Q. Pilkerton, Office of the Chief Ad- danced out of an oyster shell in a scene de- the veterans we often refer to as the ‘‘Greatest ministrative Officer signed by famous artist and fashion designer Generation.’’ Deborah M. Robertson, Office of the Chief Erte´. That film became the first musical to win Over the past 5 years, the Volusia Honor Air Administrative Officer a Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards. program has provided an opportunity for our Joe T. Taylor, Office of the Chief Adminis- And, more than eighty years after her debut World War II Veterans from the central Florida trative Officer on the silver screen, Carla will return to thea- area to travel to Washington, DC to visit the Kimberly von Harders, Office of the Chief ters soon in a new horror movie, Mansion of memorial built in their honor. That one-day Administrative Officer Blood. event for these World War II heroes is one of Richard E. Wright, Office of the Chief Ad- Carla continues to make her home in Holly- the most special in their lives and is certainly ministrative Officer wood, CA—a place that is home for her in a well deserved. We also recognize and congratulate four way that few others will ever experience. She Since the first flight in 2008, the program House employees for receiving the Employee has accommodated more than 1,000 veterans will celebrate her remarkable milestone with Excellence Award. This is a merit-based in hosting a special visit to their memorial. The four generations of Laemmle family members, award, given to one employee from each flight on September 29, 2012, will mark the many of whom have remained in Los Angeles. House Officer organization, and the Office of 10th and final flight for the program. Inspector General. Selected employees exhib- Please join me in wishing Carla a very I would like to first recognize the Volusia ited outstanding overall job performance and happy birthday and many happy returns. County Rotary Clubs who helped arrange and displayed a willingness to go above and be- underwrite this program. Let me also pay spe- yond the call of duty throughout the last year. f cial tribute to Volusia Honor Air Chairman Bill We honor the individuals named below for re- Mancinik for his leadership and the countless ceiving this prestigious award. CRANIOFACIAL ACCEPTANCE others whose services and donations have Monica Barnabae, Paige Beatty, and The MONTH been essential to making the program such an HRCCC Staff, Office of the Chief Administra- overwhelming success. tive Officer While it is impossible to list every guardian Stefan J. Bieret, Office of the Sergeant at HON. LOU BARLETTA who accompanied the veterans, I would like to Arms OF PENNSYLVANIA thank each and every one of them for their Charles M. McGee, Office of the Clerk time and dedication in honoring these heroes. Joseph C. Picolla, Office of Inspector Gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, I would like to specifically name the leaders of each flight and those committee eral Friday, September 14, 2012 On behalf of the entire House community, I members whose tireless efforts in organizing extend congratulations and once again recog- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- these intricate trips to Washington have made nize and thank these employees for their pro- ognize September as Craniofacial Acceptance the events go so smoothly. fessionalism and commitment to the U.S. Month. The leaders of the ten flights are Chairman House of Representatives as a whole, and in Bill Mancinik, Ray Heffington, Mike Hill, Berna- particular to their respective House Officers Today, there are approximately 100,000 ba- dette Britz-Parker, Brad Strickland, Roger and the Inspector General. Their long hours bies born in the United States each year with Baumgartner, Morgan Gilreath, Mike Brooks, and hard work are invaluable, and their years a craniofacial disorder affecting the head, Geof Felton and Wayne Gordin. of unwavering service, dedication, and com- neck, extremities, and/or organs. It can be Serving on the Volusia Honor Air Committee mitment to the House set an example for their caused by a birth defect, disease or trauma. In are Chairman Bill Mancinik, Jeff Bumb, Mike colleagues and other employees who will fol- many cases, reconstructive surgery can cor- White, John Cheney, Gloria Denston, Paul low in their footsteps. I celebrate our hon- rect these problems early, often while the chil- Goldberg, David Brannon, Russell Kelton, orees, and I am proud to stand before you dren are still infants. Additionally, over the Andy Grose, Bob Lloyd, Mary Kay Everts, Judi and the nation on their behalf to recognize the past 30 years, the medical community has Whitaker, and Jack Ross. importance of their public service. made great strides in improving the quality of As we all know, it takes more than just the f life for those affected by this disorder. dedication of those who volunteer; specifically Craniofacial disorders not only take a phys- it takes a lot of money to make these events HONORING CARLA LAEMMLE ON ical, mental, and social toll on the individual, happen. Thankfully, the Volusia Honor Air pro- HER 103RD BIRTHDAY but on family and friends as well. Being ac- gram has had a host of generous donors over cepted by others is a natural human desire, the years helping to underwrite the expenses HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN but it’s not always easy for children born with for our WWII Veterans to make their trip to OF these facial disfigurements to fit in, especially Washington. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in school and social settings. Craniofacial Ac- These generous donors include the County of Volusia, Florida, the Paul B. and Constance ceptance Month encourages individuals and Friday, September 14, 2012 D. Hunter Charitable Foundation, Inc., Embry- organizations to promote awareness and ac- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- Riddle Aeronautical University, Cambata Avia- ceptance in their community and support pro- ure to rise in recognition of Carla Laemmle on tion International, LLC, Florida Game Pro- grams and services available to individuals the occasion of her 103rd birthday. motions, LLC, Coggins Auto Group, American with facial differences. We must always re- Carla is the niece of , who Legion Posts and Auxiliaries, VFW Posts and founded Universal Studios. She grew up on member there is a heart beyond each face. Auxiliaries, the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach, the Universal Studios lot in the early days of Mr. Speaker, I commend the organizations, the DeLand Breakfast Rotary, R. Michael Hill, the San Fernando Valley, the area I now rep- such as Children’s Craniofacial Association, Staed Family Associates, Steve and Berna- resent. She began her long professional acting and the American citizens who have aided dette Parker, the Rotary Club of DeLand, the career at the age of 16 with an uncredited role those affected by a craniofacial disorder. Rotary Club of Downtown DeLand, Daytona

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