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E1248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2015 a wood boiler system that heats and provides RECOGNIZING JIM A. COFFEY RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUN- hot water for his home. To fuel it, he built a DREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF SA- large wood splitter that can split logs up to 2 HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS CRED HEART HOSPITAL IN PEN- feet in diameter. As a grandfather, he taught OF TEXAS SACOLA, FLORIDA his grandsons how to work and drive heavy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equipment. Thursday, September 10, 2015 HON. JEFF MILLER Jacqy excelled while in the Air Force as well OF FLORIDA as during his career at IBM and I am honored Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Jim A. Coffey who is retiring after to pay tribute to this Veteran. I know that Thursday, September 10, 2015 Jacqy’s wife, Arlene; his daughters Amy 30+ years of dedicated public service with the Manuel, 44; Emilee Haskins, 42; Jackie University of North Texas Police Department. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Sherer, 40; and Bridget Sibley, 40; his grand- Promoted to captain in 2007, Coffey has to recognize the 100th anniversary of Sacred children; Miranda Updegraft, 22; Chandler served within the UNT Police Department in Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. For a Manuel, 19; Coleman Manuel, 18; Conner multiple capacities. He is recognized as a con- century, the dedicated doctors, nurses, health Manuel, 16; Cymon Manuel, 13; Merrit summate law enforcement professional, an care professionals, and staff of Sacred Heart Manuel, 10; Nathanael Haskins, 18; Samuel event management expert, a public speaker have provided world-class services to resi- Haskins, 14; Emma Haskins, 12; Meredith regarding crime prevention and esteemed dents of Northwest Florida, saving countless Haskins, 11; Eli Haskins, 6; Ben Haskins, 3; mentor to aspiring police officers. Coffey is an lives and serving as an integral part of the Zachary Sherer, 15; Moriah Sherer, 13; integral part of the university community and Northwest Florida community. Xander Sherer, 9; Logan Sibley, 15; and widely known by students and professors for Sacred Heart Hospital, which opened its Raegan Sibley, 4; and great-grandson Emmett his passion and dedication for his job. doors on August 31, 1915, is rooted in its Updegraft, 1, are all proud of Jacqy. I am As an alumnus of UNT, Coffey has come founding as a partnership between local citi- thankful and proud of all of our Veterans like full circle, beginning his tenure as a part-time zens and the Daughters of Charity. Its original Jacqy who have selflessly given so much in student and transitioning into a full-time staff mission to provide compassionate care to all service to our great nation. member in the police department. As he pro- in the community continues to serve as the gressed through the ranks from Communica- hallmark of its success. In the hospital’s first f tions Officer to Support Service Division Cap- location, on Twelfth Avenue, a group of dedi- tain, he made a positive impact on his col- cated professionals staffed a 125 bed facility. RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVER- leagues and will leave a lasting legacy on the Despite facing myriad challenges—ranging SARY OF SIGMA NU’S BETA UNT campus. His re´sume´ boasts numerous from hurricanes, a flu epidemic, the Great De- THETA CHAPTER AT AUBURN awards, honors and positions of leadership, in- pression, and both World Wars—Sacred Heart UNIVERSITY cluding UNT Police Department Certificate of never wavered in its commitment to excel- Merit, UNT Staff Council Chair, Leadership lence, providing unparalleled care to North- HON. BRADLEY BYRNE Denton graduate, Officer of the Year in 1988, west Florida residents. During the Great De- pression, the hospital often served patients OF ALABAMA and Excellence in Public Service Award in 2003. who had no other means to cover medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I and my staff appreciate the assistance and services, and Sacred Heart’s school of nurs- Thursday, September 10, 2015 support we have received from Captain Coffey ing, located next door to the original facility, trained more than 700 nurses to help serve Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I along with my over many years of working with UNT. I am honored to represent him in the U.S. House of the community. Alabama colleague, Congressman MIKE ROG- Representatives, and I gladly join the UNT ad- In the 1960s, when a growing community ERS, rise today to recognize the 125th anniver- ministration, faculty and his police department brought increased need for expanded health sary of the Beta Theta chapter of Sigma Nu care services, Sacred Heart was there to an- Fraternity. The Beta Theta chapter is located colleagues in celebrating Captain Jim Coffey’s excellent service and wishing him well in his swer the call. After assiduous planning, Sa- on-campus at Auburn University in our home cred Heart moved to its current location on state of Alabama. future endeavors. f Ninth Avenue on March 13, 1965. In addition Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded on Janu- to expanding the hospital’s overall capacity, ary 1, 1869, on the campus of Virginia Military HONORING JEFF PATTISON ON Sacred Heart also built a series of units to Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The Beta Theta THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- provide specialized care to the community. chapter of Sigma Nu was chartered by the MENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE Shortly after opening its new facility, Sacred High Council on September 18, 1890, and is LEGISLATIVE BUDGET ASSIST- Heart Children’s Hospital was established in the 27th charter granted by the High Council. ANT AT THE NH STATE HOUSE 1969, serving as the sole facility in Northwest The chapter has been continuously operating Florida wholly dedicated to the treatment of in- on Auburn’s campus since that day. HON. FRANK C. GUINTA fants and children. That same year, the hos- For the last 125 years, members of Au- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE pital opened a coronary care unit, carrying out burn’s Sigma Nu fraternity have made a last- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its first open heart surgery in 1972, and in the ing impact on their city, state, and country. 1980s the hospital expanded further, opening Sigma Nu members have served in our na- Thursday, September 10, 2015 a pediatric intensive care unit, family care cen- tion’s military to protect freedom at home and Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ters, the Sacred Heart Surgical Center, and abroad in every war since 1890. Members of express my congratulations to Jeff Pattison on the Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health. In the fraternity have been leaders in business, his retirement after 32 years in the Office of subsequent years, the hospital continued to medicine, law, politics, and community service. the Legislative Budget Assistant at the New grow, adding a new MRI facility, heart-cath- The Knights of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Au- Hampshire State House, and thank him for the eterization facility, outpatient diagnostic center, burn have also made a lasting impact on their outstanding work he did during his career. outpatient surgery facilities, and the James H. campus. From community service to leader- Mr. Pattison’s continuous progression within Baroco Cancer Care Center, as well as the ship roles in student organizations, Sigma Nu the Legislative Budget Assistant’s Office dur- new Children’s Hospital, Women’s Hospital, has contributed to the betterment and well- ing his time as a public servant exemplifies his Regional Heart and Vascular Institute, the Ne- being of Auburn University. intelligence, positive attitude, and commitment mours Children’s Clinic, and the Sacred Heart Most importantly, the men of the Beta Theta to providing lawmakers with the necessary re- Cancer Clinic. Chapter of Sigma Nu have a proud history of sources for crafting a budget. The hours he To help mark the growth of the hospital, upholding their guiding ethical values of love, spent volunteering his time as a member of from its humble beginnings to a truly regional honor, and truth over the last 125 years. the Laconia Parks and Recreation Commis- network, the hospital officially renamed itself So Mr. Speaker, Congressman ROGERS and sion have also been invaluable, and his lead- Sacred Heart Health System in 1996. This I are proud to recognize the Beta Theta Chap- ership will be sorely missed within the Laconia change accurately reflects the care that Sa- ter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and we look for- community. cred Heart provides throughout both North- ward to their continued positive impact at Au- It is with great admiration that I congratulate west Florida and South Alabama. Today, Sa- burn University and throughout our great na- Mr. Pattison on his retirement, and wish him cred Heart’s health network provides care at tion. the best on all future endeavors. all stages of life—from award-winning pediatric

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services to care at the Haven of Our Lady of Congressman , Congressman was not for him, and dropped out. After serv- Peace nursing home—across eight Gulf Coast MIKE THOMPSON, Congresswoman NORMA ing in the Army as a photog- counties. Sacred Heart’s Pensacola location TORRES, Congressman , Con- rapher, he enrolled in a television repair has continued to grow, most recently adding gressman , Congresswoman course. In 1952, Paul borrowed $1000 from a the Bayou Tower in 2014 to expand the hos- , and Congresswoman MAXINE relative to open his very own TV repair shop pital’s capacity in Pensacola to 566 beds. In WATERS, to honor the life of Mrs. Judy Kern on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and addition, Sacred Heart further expanded to Fazio, the wife of former Congressman Vic Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. meet the health care needs of Okaloosa and Fazio, who passed on August 7, 2015. Judy Mr. Goldenberg expanded his business in Walton Counties by constructing Sacred Heart was a very strong woman who managed the 1960 when he opened a store in La Habra, on the Emerald Coast—a 58 bed hospital in home and a career while working in various , selling TVs and other household Destin, Florida—as well as Sacred Heart Hos- positions in Washington, DC. We honor Judy’s appliances. Throughout the decades, Paul pital on the Gulf—a 19 bed community hos- legacy of working in Democratic politics, being turned his humble store into the largest single pital in Gulf County, in Port St. Joe, Florida. a devoted mother, and wife who supported her store television retailer in the United States. Today, a century after its founding, Sacred husband’s political pursuits. Through his vision of the future role that tele- Heart has 78 facilities serving hundreds of A 32-year resident of Arlington, VA, Judy vision would play, Paul invested heavily into thousands of residents along 350 miles of the was born November 13, 1943 in St. Louis, large projection TVs and home video players. Gulf Coast. MO. The daughter of Mable and Jacob It was not long before he became known as While Sacred Heart Hospital and the com- Neidhardt, she moved from Missouri to Cali- the self-proclaimed champion of big screen TV munity it serves have grown exponentially fornia as a young girl, and graduated from sales, ‘‘The King of the Big Screen.’’ Paul was a skilled salesman and marketer who had since it first opened its doors, Sacred Heart’s Sacramento City College. She became active genuine concern for his customers, and he en- dedication to its patients and commitment to in local Democratic politics, volunteering for joyed resolving customers’ issues, and ensur- compassionate care have never wavered. Sa- Phil Isenberg’s Sacramento mayoral race, ing that his employees provided top notch cus- cred Heart’s tremendous success is a testa- George McGovern’s presidential campaign tomer service. ment to the thousands of individuals that have and eventually, Vic Fazio’s State Assembly A generous man, Paul was proud of his worked tirelessly over the last 100 years to run where the two first met. They were mar- philanthropic endeavors, and after his retire- serve Northwest Florida. ried in 1983. ment, he dedicated himself even more to his Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Judy went on to work in the California dis- charitable efforts. During his lifetime, he gave Congress, I am honored to recognize and cel- trict office for her husband before moving to over $20 million to over 173 non-profit and ebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Sacred Washington, DC. She remained active in na- charitable organizations, including the Los An- Heart Hospital. My wife Vicki and I congratu- tional politics, working in development and geles Jewish Home for the Aging, the CHP late all those who have worked at Sacred fundraising for the Democratic Senatorial 11–99 Foundation, and the City of Hope, a Heart over the course of its history, and wish Campaign Committee, the Democratic Con- comprehensive cancer center in Duarte. Paul Sacred Heart all the best as it continues to gressional Campaign Committee and the Cen- awarded college scholarships to Sonora High serve the Gulf Coast community for the next ter for National Policy. Before her retirement in School students in La Habra and funded an- 100 years and beyond. 1998, she worked for Arter & Hadden, a nual educational trips to Washington, DC for f -based law firm with offices in Wash- students at his alma mater, Dorsey High ington. School. Described as a rescuer and a prac- HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, tical psychologist, Paul often lent support and JUDY KERN FAZIO Judy was also a world traveler and a vora- advice to family and friends during their times cious reader. A consummate hostess, an invi- of tribulation and crisis. A classic film lover HON. tation to the Fazio home meant a great meal, since his childhood, he had a great sense of OF CALIFORNIA a beautiful home, and a lively conversation. humor, and was an avid storyteller. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She managed the home and a career, becom- Paul passed away on August 13, 2015. He Thursday, September 10, 2015 ing a self-taught gourmet cook while working is survived by his son, Douglas Goldenberg, various positions in Washington, DC. and a granddaughter, Lucy Goldenberg. I ask Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my She is survived by her husband Vic, her all members to join me in remembering Paul Colleagues, Congressman , children Kevin and Kristie; her stepdaughter I. Goldenberg, a captain of his industry, and a Congresswoman , Congressman Dana; three granddaughters, Kendra Kern, man of great virtue and generosity. , Congressman , Karly Kern and Keira Jeske, and her sister f Congresswoman , Congress- Carol Davidson. She was preceded in death man , Congresswoman LOIS RECOGNIZING THE MARSHALL by stepdaughter Anne Noel Fazio. FAMILY AS THE 2015 OKALOOSA CAPPS, Congressman TONY CA´RDENAS, Con- Today, The California Congressional Dele- gresswoman , Congressman PAUL COUNTY FLORIDA, OUTSTANDING gation salutes and honors the extraordinary FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR COOK, Congressman , Congress- life of Mrs. Judy Kern Fazio. We join all of woman , Congressman JEFF Judy’s loved ones in celebrating her incredible DENHAM, Congressman MARK DESAULNIER, life. She will be deeply missed. HON. JEFF MILLER Congresswoman , Congressman OF FLORIDA f , Congressman , IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congresswoman , Congressman A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO PAUL Thursday, September 10, 2015 GOLDENBERG , Congressman , Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is Congressman DUNCAN HUNTER, Congressman with great pleasure that I rise to recognize the , Congressman STEVE KNIGHT, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Marshall Family from Baker, Florida, for being Congressman DOUG LAMALFA, Congress- OF CALIFORNIA selected as the 2015 Okaloosa County, Flor- woman , Congressman , IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ida, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. Congressman , Congress- Thursday, September 10, 2015 Marshall Farms has been a family affair for woman , Congressman KEVIN four generations, and their immense contribu- MCCARTHY, Congressman TOM MCCLINTOCK, Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion to the Okaloosa County agricultural com- Congressman JERRY MCNERNEY, Congress- honor the memory of Paul I. Goldenberg of La munity is evidenced by their selection as the woman , Congressman Habra, California, a kind, generous and highly Outstanding Farm Family of the Year—the , Congresswoman , respected man who was a pioneer in the field second time the family has received this Congressman SCOTT PETERS, Congressman of television sales and marketing. honor. Today, the family’s Row-Crop farm, led , Congresswoman LUCILLE The son of Jewish immigrants from Russia by James and his son, Nick, covers over 2400 ROYBAL-ALLARD, Congressman , and Austria, Paul was born in Los Angeles, acres and consists of cotton, peanuts, and Congressman , Congresswoman California on April 22, 1928. After his gradua- corn. As leaders in the community in the use LINDA SANCHEZ, Congresswoman LORETTA tion from Dorsey High School, Paul began his of advanced technology, the Marshall family SA´NCHEZ, Congressman , Con- university studies at the University of Cali- understands the importance of time and effi- gressman , Congresswoman fornia, Los Angeles at the young age of 16, ciency and was among the first to use Preci- , Congressman , but after two weeks, he decided that college sion Agriculture to sample, fertilize, and lime,

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