April 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 156, Pt. 5 6281 Jose, California, as the Anthony J. secured expanded health benefits, and pro- Whereas Sam Houston moved to Texas in Cortese Post Office Building. vided an open forum for discussion with union 1835 and joined the movement to establish members, community advocates, Postal Serv- separate statehood for Texas; b 1415 Whereas Sam Houston was elected as the ice supervisors, and local elected officials. A graduate of James Lick High commander-in-chief of the armies of Texas Throughout his tenure, Mr. Cortese developed in 1836; School in San Jose, Mr. Cortese started strong relationships with postal workers and working as a letter carrier in his early Whereas, on April 21, 1836, Sam Houston’s management. forces defeated Mexican President and Gen- twenties. He was known for his out- Mr. Cortese’s service was not limited to ad- eral Santa Anna, securing Texas’ long going nature and ability to work col- vocacy of union members, but extended into sought independence; laboratively to get things done, wheth- the San Jose community and beyond. In 1990, Whereas the city of Houston, Texas, was er he was resolving workplace issues or Mr. Cortese started a food drive program named after then-President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, on June 5, 1837; organizing charitable work in the local through the Second Harvest Food Bank to community. Whereas Sam Houston was elected the first help needy families in the San Jose area. President of the Republic of Texas and As president of the National Letter Under Mr. Cortese’s guidance, this program Carriers Association Branch 193 for served 2 terms, followed by 2 years with the served as a pilot for what would become a na- Texas Congress, after which he returned to over 26 years, Mr. Cortese had one of tional food drive sponsored by the National serve as President from 1841 to 1844; the longest tenures of any local labor Association of Letter Carriers. Whereas, after Texas joined the Union in official. Not only did Mr. Cortese help I urge all of my colleagues to join Congress- 1845, Sam Houston was elected Senator to the United States Congress and served from build membership of more than 1,000 man MIKE HONDA and me to vote in favor of 1846 to 1859; local postal workers into a political this bill to honor our good friend, Anthony J. force, he also helped to initiate a food Whereas Sam Houston once again resigned Cortese. his position with Congress to serve as Gov- drive in which letter carriers collected Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield donations for the Second Harvest Food ernor of Texas from 1859 to 1861; back the balance of my time. Whereas Sam Houston was deposed on Bank for families in the San Jose area. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The March 18, 1861, because he refused to take This program served as a pilot for what question is on the motion offered by the oath of allegiance to the Confederate ultimately became a national food the gentleman from Massachusetts States; drive sponsored by the NALC. The pro- (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend Whereas Sam Houston died in Huntsville, gram continues today and is just one of the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4543. Texas, on July 26, 1863, and was then interred the generous contributions Mr. Cortese in Oakwood Cemetery; The question was taken. Whereas Sam Houston is the only person in made to his community and his coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the try. United States history to have been the Gov- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ernor of 2 different States, Tennessee and Sadly, this outstanding citizen of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Texas; San Jose died of a heart condition on Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, on that I Whereas a memorial museum, U.S. Army February 11, 2007. He leaves behind his demand the yeas and nays. base, national forest, historical park, univer- wife, Barbara; his daughter, Caroline; The yeas and nays were ordered. sity, and the largest free-standing statue of his sister, Mary; and his grandchildren, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- a United States figure recognize the life of Austin and Ashley. Sam Houston; and ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Whereas Sam Houston still stands as a For his tireless efforts for his fellow Chair’s prior announcement, further postal workers and people in need symbol for Texas solidarity and is one of the proceedings on this motion will be most significant individuals in the history of throughout the country, it is fitting postponed. Texas: Now, therefore, be it that we name the post office in Tony f Resolved, That the House of Representa- Cortese’s honor. tives honors the life and accomplishments of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- Sam Houston for his historical contributions of my time. PLISHMENTS OF SAM HOUSTON to the expansion of the United States. Mr. LYNCH. I want to thank the gen- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tleman from Texas for his kind re- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- ant to the rule, the gentleman from marks. And I would encourage my col- lution (H. Res. 1103) celebrating the life Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the leagues to join the lead sponsor of this of Sam Houston on the 217th anniver- gentleman from Texas (Mr. OLSON) measure, ZOE LOFGREN from California, sary of his birth, as amended. each will control 20 minutes. in supporting H.R. 4543. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. tion. from Massachusetts. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4543, a bill The text of the resolution is as fol- GENERAL LEAVE to designate the U.S. Post Office located at lows: Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, H. RES. 1103 imous consent that all Members may as the Anthony J. Cortese Post Office. Whereas Sam Houston was born at Timber have 5 legislative days within which to For over four decades, Mr. Cortese was a Ridge Church, near Lexington, Virginia, on revise and extend their remarks and proud and dedicated employee of the United March 2, 1793; add any extraneous materials. States Postal Service. He was also a loving Whereas Sam Houston as an enlisted sol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there family man, respected community leader, and dier fought courageously in the War of 1812, objection to the request of the gen- a friend to many of us in local government. and after receiving three near-mortal tleman from Massachusetts? Mr. Cortese was born in the East Bay and wounds at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, rose There was no objection. moved to Santa Clara County with his family to the rank of first lieutenant; Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Whereas Sam Houston studied law, was ad- after his father went to work at the Ford Plant mitted to the bar in 1818, and commenced self such time as I may consume. in Milpitas. A few years after graduating from practice in Lebanon, Tennessee; Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Com- James Lick High School in San Jose, Mr. Whereas Sam Houston became District At- mittee on Oversight and Government Cortese started working as a letter carrier in torney in 1819, Adjutant General of the State Reform, I present House Resolution the downtown San Jose post office. in 1820, and Major General in 1821; 1103 for consideration. This resolution Mr. Cortese was a tireless advocate for let- Whereas Sam Houston was elected to the honors the life and accomplishments of ter carriers in the region and made a signifi- United States Congress for the State of Ten- Sam Houston for his historical con- cant impact on his community. In addition to nessee in 1823 and again in 1825 before serv- tributions to the expansion of the ing as Governor from 1827 to 1829; United States. his forty-two years with the Postal Service, Mr. Whereas Sam Houston moved to Okla- Cortese served twenty-seven years as the homa, served as an advocate for Native Introduced by my friend and col- president of the National Association of Letter American rights and a representative of the league, Representative MIKE MCCAUL Carriers Local 193. Under his leadership, Cherokee Nation, and then became a Cher- of Texas, on February 24, 2010, House Local 193 procured a building for its members, okee citizen on October 21, 1829; Resolution 1103 was favorably reported

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Fittingly, his last words, the accomplishments of this impor- gress. as spoken to his wife, Margaret, were tant, if not heroic, figure in American As we all know, Sam Houston, a 19th reportedly: ‘‘Texas, Texas, Margaret history and the history of my home century American soldier, statesman ... ’’ State, the great State of Texas. and politician, played a pivotal role in Mr. Speaker, let us honor the lasting Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the development of the State of Texas contributions of Sam Houston to the I rise today in support of H. Res. 1103—Cele- as well as our collective national his- State of Texas and our national history brating the life of Sam Houston on the 217th tory. As a soldier enlisted in the 7th In- through the passage of this resolution, anniversary of his birth. Sam Houston was fantry Regiment, Private and then- H. Res. 1103. born March 2, 1793, in Tiber Ridge, Virginia. First Lieutenant Houston fought cou- I urge my colleagues to join Mr. General Houston was an American states- rageously in the Battle of 1812 during MCCAUL of Texas in supporting H. Res. man, politician, and soldier. He is a key figure which he received nearly mortal 1103. in the history of Texas, including periods as wounds at the Battle of Horseshoe I reserve the balance of my time. the 1st and 3rd president of the Republic of Bend in March of 1814. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Texas, as Senator after annexation, and finally As a practicing attorney in the State support of the resolution, and I yield as governor. of Tennessee, Mr. Houston served as a myself such time as I may consume. In his early life, he moved to Tennessee, district attorney in 1819, as the State’s Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise where he served in the military during the War adjutant general in 1820, and then as a today in support of H. Res. 1103, intro- of 1812 and later had a successful career in major general in 1821. duced by a fellow Texan and colleague, Tennessee politics. A fight with a Congress- As a United States Representative Congressman MIKE MCCAUL, honoring man led to his move to Texas, where he soon elected to the 18th and 19th Congresses, the life and accomplishments of Sam became a leader of the Texas Revolution. Mr. Houston proudly represented the Houston for his historical contribu- Houston attended the Convention of 1833, State of Tennessee before his service as tions to the expansion of the United representing Nacogdoches, and supported the State’s Governor from 1827 to 1829. States. independence from Mexico. He was made a As a subsequent resident of the State Sam Houston lived an amazing and Major General of the Texas Army in Novem- of Oklahoma, Mr. Houston served as a vibrant life. Shortly after moving to ber 1835, then Commander-in-Chief in March vocal advocate in support of Native Tennessee from his home in the State 1836, at the convention where he signed the American rights and in 1829 was recog- of Virginia, Sam was drawn to the Texas Declaration of Independence. nized as a member of the Cherokee Na- Cherokee Indians, a tribe that would At the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, tion by the Cherokee National Council. have a profound impact on his life. 1836, General Houston surprised General However, Mr. Houston is best known At the age of 19, Sam Houston en- Santa Ana and the Mexican forces, and in for his relentless efforts to secure listed in the military to fight the Brit- less than 18 minutes, the battle was over. statehood for Texas. ish in the War of 1812, where he distin- General Santa Ana was forced to sign the In 1835, Mr. Houston moved to the guished himself for his bravery and was Treaty of Velasco, granting Texas independ- Texas territory and promptly served as wounded several times in battle. After ence. During the battle General Houston was a member of the convention at San the war, his attention shifted to the shot, shattering his ankle. Felipe de Austin, a gathering of colo- study of law. In 1823, he was elected to The settlement of Houston was founded in nists designed to promote and establish the first of two terms here in this body, August 1836 by the Allen brothers. It was separate statehood for Texas. One year the United States Congress, before named in Houston’s honor and served as cap- later, Mr. Houston was elected to serve being elected Governor to the State of ital. as commander in chief of the Texas Tennessee in 1827. In 1828, Houston re- Houston was twice elected president of the army and in this capacity successfully signed from Tennessee politics, return- Republic of Texas. He served from October led his volunteer Texas forces against ing to live with his longtime friends, 1836 to December 1838, and again from De- those of Mexican General Antonio the Cherokee Indians. cember 1841 to December 1844. While he ini- Lopez de Santa Ana in the Battle of In 1835, Sam Houston left the Cher- tially sought annexation by the U.S., he San Jacinto. Notably, the battle cul- okee and his life in Tennessee and dropped that hope during his first term. minated with the signing of the Treaty moved to Texas, where he quickly After the annexation of Texas by the United of Velasco, which recognized the Re- gained notoriety for his leadership in States in 1845, Houston was elected to the public of Texas. seeking independence from Mexico. In U.S. Senate. He served from February 1846 In recognition of his service, Mr. the wake of defeat at the Alamo on until March 1859. Houston was subsequently elected to April 21, 1836, Houston rallied the ar- He twice ran for governor of Texas, unsuc- serve as the first President of the mies of Texas to victory, decisively de- cessfully in 1857 and successfully in 1859. Texas Republic, a position that he held feating Santa Anna and the Mexican Despite Houston’s being a slave owner and from 1836 to 1838 and again from 1841 to Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, se- against abolition, he opposed the secession of 1844. Fittingly, the city of Houston was curing independence for Texas and his Texas from the Union. named after the President of the Texas heroic place in the Nation’s history. Despite Houston’s wishes, Texas seceded Republic in 1837. Shortly after securing independence, from the United States in February 1861 and Mr. Houston also served the Texas Sam Houston was elected the first joined the Confederate States of America in Republic as a member of the Texas President of the Republic of Texas, be- March 1861. This act was soon branded illegal Congress from 1838 to 1840, and upon ginning a long and successful career in by Houston, but the Texas legislature never- Texas’ admission as a State into the Texas politics. He went on to serve a theless upheld the legitimacy of secession. Union, served as a United States Sen- second term as President of the Repub- The political forces that brought about Texas’s ator from the 31st through the 34th lic before being elected as a United secession also were powerful enough to re- Congresses. Mr. Houston would also States Senator after statehood in 1845. place the state’s Unionist governor. serve as Governor of the State of Texas In 1859, Houston continued his public To avoid bloodshed, Governor Houston from 1859 to 1861, making him the only service when he was elected Governor chose not to resist, and instead retired to person in the United States to ever of the State of Texas and became the Huntsville, Texas, where he died before the have served as the Governor of two dif- only person in U.S. history to serve as end of the Civil War. Today, Governor Hous- ferent States. Notably, Mr. Houston’s Governor in two States. ton has a memorial museum, a U.S. Army tenure as a Texas Governor ended with Though sometimes embroiled in con- base, a national forest, a historical park, a uni- his refusal to take an oath of loyalty troversy, Sam Houston was a pas- versity, and the largest free-standing statue of to the Confederacy following Texas’ se- sionate, dedicated statesman who an American figure, in his honor.

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The ing.’’ cast my vote in support of this bill yesterday. question is on the motion offered by Introduced by my good friend and Sam Houston was a larger than life char- the gentleman from Massachusetts colleague, Representative MIKE acter who left a lasting impact on the history (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend QUIGLEY of Chicago, on March 16, 2010, of Texas. Already an established statesman— the rules and agree to the resolution, H.R. 4861 was favorably reported out of as first a member of this body and Governor H. Res. 1103, as amended. the Oversight and Government Reform of the state of Tennessee—Sam Houston’s The question was taken. Committee on April 14, 2010 by unani- leadership was essential in Texas gaining The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the mous consent. In addition, this legisla- independence from Mexico and later in opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being tion enjoys the support of the entire Il- achieving statehood. Sam Houston led the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. linois House delegation. Texas Revolutionary forces in the Texas War Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, on that I b 1430 of Independence and was instrumental in demand the yeas and nays. achieving victory over at the Battle of San The yeas and nays were ordered. A beloved native of the City of Chi- Jacinto. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cago, American folk singer and song- The only person to have been the governor ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the writer Steve Goodman was born on of two different states, Sam Houston also was Chair’s prior announcement, further July 25, 1948, on Chicago’s north side. an inaugural Senator from Texas. proceedings on this motion will be Mr. Goodman graduated from Maine I have long been impressed with Sam Hous- postponed. East High School in Park Ridge, Illi- ton. In my office, I proudly display two portraits f nois, in 1965, and subsequently enrolled of Houston. at the University of Illinois. Sam Houston’s legacy is important to the STEVE GOODMAN POST OFFICE After 1 year, Mr. Goodman left the people of Texas’ Eighth congressional district. BUILDING University of Illinois in order to pursue A much larger than life statue of Sam Houston Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to a musical career. In 1968, he began per- greets all who come to Huntsville—the east suspend the rules and pass the bill forming at the famed Earl of Old Town Texas town where Sam Houston spent his (H.R. 4861) to designate the facility of folk club in Chicago’s Old Town neigh- golden years and where his name lives on at the United States Postal Service lo- borhood where he first attracted a Sam Houston State University. At 67 feet tall cated at 1343 West Irving Park Road in large popular following and where he and 25 tons, the steel and concrete statue Chicago, Illinois, as the ‘‘Steve Good- soon became a regular performer aptly named ‘‘A Tribute to Courage’’ is a testa- man Post Office Building’’. throughout the city. Mr. Goodman’s ment to how the Huntsville community con- The Clerk read the title of the bill. subsequent and distinguished musical tinues to cherish Sam Houston. The text of the bill is as follows: career evidenced his dual mastery of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate the life songwriting and performance as well as of Sam Houston. For all his accomplishments, H.R. 4861 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- his genuine devotion to his hometown, the people of the great state of Texas remain and he left an indelible mark on both forever in his debt and will continue to honor resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, American folk music and on the city of his memory and public service on this anniver- SECTION 1. STEVE GOODMAN POST OFFICE Chicago. sary of his birth. BUILDING. As noted by the Chicago Tribune ear- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I come to the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the lier this month, Mr. Goodman’s collec- floor today to recognize Sam Houston’s con- United States Postal Service located at 1343 tion of songs told ‘‘wondrous, intricate tributions to Texas and our Nation. Sam Hous- West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Illinois, stories,’’ and ‘‘if you were a fan and ton was a statesman, military leader, and poli- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Steve you lived in Chicago when he was alive, tician who made remarkable contributions to Goodman Post Office Building’’. you couldn’t help but feel like he was a Texas and our Nation. His achievements in- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, private pleasure.’’ clude representing both Tennessee and Texas map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- Notably, Mr. Goodman released 10 in the U.S. Congress; defeating Mexican ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to folk music albums during his life, President Santa Anna to secure Texas’ long be a reference to the ‘‘Steve Goodman Post which were followed by five post- sought independence; and being named the Office Building’’. humous releases. Included among his first President of the Republic of Texas for two The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- most enduring songs was the ‘‘City of terms. Additionally, he was the only person in ant to the rule, the gentleman from New Orleans,’’ a song about the Illinois U.S. History to have been the governor of two Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the Central’s City of New Orleans train different states, Texas and Tennessee. gentleman from Texas (Mr. OLSON) The State of Texas has recognized Sam that was recorded by Arlo Guthrie and each will control 20 minutes. Houston’s achievements with the naming of which became a top 20 hit in 1972. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman song would also become an American the City of Houston. His is also remembered from Massachusetts. by a memorial museum, a U.S. Army Base, a standard, covered by such musicians as national forest, a historical park, a university GENERAL LEAVE Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, whose and the largest free-standing statue of an Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- recorded versions earned Mr. Goodman American figure. imous consent that all Members may a posthumous Grammy Award in the The patriotic spirit of Sam Houston is car- have 5 legislative days within which to Best Country Song category in 1985. ried by every Texan, and is especially seen in revise and extend their remarks and Mr. Goodman later received a second his great grandson, Sam Houston the 4th. I add any extraneous materials. posthumous Grammy Award in the am proud to say this gentleman is my con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Best Contemporary Folk Album cat- stituent. I have seen Sam Houston 4th every objection to the request of the gen- egory in 1988 for his critically ac- year at Texas Day of Independence celebra- tleman from Massachusetts? claimed album ‘‘Unfinished Business.’’ tion and feel that his vote is the best endorse- There was no objection. Additionally, Mr. Goodman is well- ment I have ever had. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- known for writing and performing a va- Please join me in acknowledging Sam self such time as I may consume. riety of humorous songs about the City Houston’s accomplishments with this resolu- Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the of Chicago, including ‘‘Daley’s Gone,’’ tion. House subcommittee with jurisdiction which is a eulogy of the late mayor Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield over the United States Postal Service, Richard J. Daley, and ‘‘A Dying Cubs back the balance of my time. I am proud to present H.R. 4861 for con- Fan’s Last Request,’’ also ‘‘When the Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, again I en- sideration. This legislation will des- Cubs Go Marching In’’ and ‘‘Go, Cubs. courage my colleagues to join Mr. ignate the facility of the United States Go!’’ in honor of his beloved Chicago

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