E2510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2003 Board. He was also an active member of the to Fisk College (now University), allowed him Atlanta University. He would devote the next Elks Club, and a volunteer with the Sheriff’s to head to Nashville, Tennessee to further his 10 years of his life to teaching and scholar- Posse as well. Craig is definitely a better education. ship. He completed two major works after re- place as the result of Earl’s many contribu- In his three years at Fisk (1885Ð1888), suming his duties at Atlanta University. His tions. DuBois’ first trip to the south, his knowledge of book, Black Reconstruction, dealt with the Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay the race problem manifested. After seeing dis- socio-economic development of the nation tribute to Earl VanTassel. Earl spent a great crimination in unimaginable ways, he devel- after the Civil War and portrayed the contribu- deal of his life working for the betterment of oped a determination to expedite the emanci- tions of the Black people to this period. Be- his community and our State. Above all, Earl pation of his people. As a result, he became fore, Blacks were always portrayed as dis- was a wonderful father, husband and a friend a writer, editor, and a passionate orator. Si- organized and chaotic. His second book of to many. My heart goes out to Earl’s loved multaneously, he acquired a belligerent atti- this period, Dusk of Dawn, was completed in ones during this difficult time of bereavement. tude toward the color bar. 1940 and expounded his concepts and views f After graduation from Fisk, DuBois entered on both the African’s and African American’s Harvard through scholarships. He received his quest for freedom. TRIBUTE TO SGT. LaVON C. HOVE bachelor’s degree in 1890 and immediately In 1945, he served as an associate consult- began working toward his master’s and doc- ant to the American delegation at the founding HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE tor’s degrees. After studying at the University conference of the United Nations in San Fran- OF FLORIDA of Berlin for some time, DuBois obtained his cisco. Here, he charged the world organization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES doctor’s degree from Harvard. Indeed, his doc- with planning to be dominated by imperialist toral thesis, The Suppression of the African nations and not intending to intervene on the Monday, December 8, 2003 Slave Trade in America, remains the authori- behalf of colonized countries. He announced Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. tative work on that subject, and is the first vol- that the fifth Pan-African Congress would con- Speaker, I rise today to honor Sgt. LaVon C. ume in Harvard’s Historical Series. vene to determine what pressure to apply to Hove, a Korean war veteran from Brooksville, At the age of twenty-six, DuBois accepted a the world powers. This all-star cast included FL, in my fifth congressional district. teaching job at Wilberforce in Ohio. After two Kwame Nkrumah, a dedicated revolutionary, This Veterans Day, I will have the pleasure years at Wilberforce, DuBois accepted a spe- father of Ghanaian independence, and first of recognizing Sgt. LaVon Hove for his her- cial fellowship at the University of Pennsyl- president of Ghana; George Padmore, an oism and bravery as a United States soldier vania to conduct a research project in Phila- international revolutionary, often called the who fought in the Korean war from January delphia’s seventh ward slums. This gave him ‘‘Father of African Emancipation,’’ who later 16, 1951 to August 1952. the opportunity to study Blacks as a social became Nkrumah’s advisor on African Affairs; This conflict enlisted the services of 6.8 mil- system. The result of this endeavor was The and Jomo Kenyatta, called the ‘‘Burning lion American men and women between 1950 Philadelphia Negro. This was the first time Spear,’’ reputed leader of the Mau Mau upris- and 1955. such a scientific approach to studying social ing, and first president of independent Kenya. On January 16, 1951 in Chorwon, Korea, phenomena was undertaken. Consequently, The Congress elected DuBois International Sgt. Hove was wounded in both legs and feet DuBois is known as the father of Social President and cast him the ‘‘Father of Pan- by shell fragments from a nearby explosion. Science. After completing the study, DuBois Africanism.’’ I will soon present Sgt. Hove with the Purple accepted a position at Atlanta University to This same year he published Color and De- Heart, the oldest military decoration in the further his teachings in sociology. mocracy: Colonies and Peace, and in 1947 world, 50 years overdue. Originally, DuBois believed that social produced The World and Africa. DuBois’s out- Though he earned this honor, he never re- science could provide the knowledge to solve spoken criticism of American foreign policy ceived it from the Defense Department and I the race problem. However, he gradually con- and his involvement with the 1948 presidential am honored to have the opportunity to present cluded that in a climate of violent racism, so- campaign of Progressive Party candidate to him the Purple Heart for his selfless devo- cial change could only be accomplished Henry Wallace led to his dismissal from the tion to duty and service to the United States. through protest. In this view, he clashed with NAACP in the fall of 1948. f Booker T. Washington, the most influential During the 1950’s DuBois’s continuing work black leader of the period. Washington with the international peace movement and REMEMBERING W.E.B. DUBOIS preached a philosophy of accommodation, open expressions of sympathy for the USSR urging blacks to accept discrimination for the drew the attention of the United States gov- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL time being and elevate themselves through ernment and further isolated DuBois from the OF NEW YORK hard work and economic gain, thus winning civil rights mainstream. In 1951, at the height IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the respect of whites. DuBois believed that of the Cold War, he was indicted under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Al- Monday, December 8, 2003 Washington’s strategy, rather than freeing the black man from oppression, would serve only though he was acquitted of the charge, the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on the eve of to perpetuate it. Department of State refused to issue DuBois the 1963 March on Washington, the life of one Two years later, in 1905, DuBois led the a passport in 1952, barring him from foreign of the 20th century’s most brilliant individuals founding of the Niagara Movement; a small or- travel until 1958. Once the passport ban was came to an end. W.E.B. DuBois—scholar, ganization chiefly dedicated to attacking the lifted, DuBois and his wife traveled exten- Pan-Africanist, political leader, champion of platform of Booker T. Washington. The organi- sively, visiting England, France, Belgium, Hol- the struggle against white supremacy in the zation, which met annually until 1909, served land, China, the USSR, and much of the East- United States—died in Ghana on August 27, as the ideological backbone and direct inspira- ern bloc. On May 1, 1959, he was awarded 1963. This year marks the 40th anniversary of tion for the NAACP, founded in 1909. DuBois the Lenin Peace Prize in Moscow. In 1960, DuBois’ death. played a prominent part in the creation of the DuBois attended the inauguration of his friend DuBois was born on February 23, 1868 in NAACP and became the association’s director Kwame Nkrumah as the first president of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. At that time of research and editor of its magazine, The Ghana. The following year DuBois accepted Great Barrington had perhaps 25, but not Crisis. Nkrumah’s invitation to move there and work more than 50, Black people out of a popu- Indeed, DuBois’ Black Nationalism had sev- on the Encyclopedia Africana, a project that lation of about 5,000. eral forms. The most influential of which was was never completed. While in high school DuBois showed a keen his advocacy of Pan-Africanism; the belief that On August 27, 1963, on the eve of the concern for the development of his race. At all people of African descent had common in- March on Washington, DuBois died in Accra, age fifteen he became the local correspondent terests and should work together in the strug- Ghana at the age of 94. Historians consider for the New York Globe. While in this position gle for their freedom. As the editor of The Cri- DuBois one of the most influential African he conceived it his duty to push his race for- sis, DuBois encouraged the development of Americans before the Civil Rights Movement ward by lectures and editorials reflecting the Black literature and art. DuBois urged his of the 1960’s. Born only six years after eman- need for Black people to politicize themselves. readers and the world to see ‘‘Beauty in cipation, he was active well into his 90’s. Upon graduating high school DuBois de- Black.’’ Throughout his long life, DuBois remained sired to attend Harvard. Although he lacked Due to disagreements with the organization, Black America’s leading public intellectual. He the financial resources, the aid of family and DuBois resigned from the editorship of The was a spokesman for the Negro’s rights at a friends, along with a scholarship he received Crisis and the NAACP in 1934 and returned to time when few were listening. By the time he

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:49 Dec 10, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08DE8.009 E09PT1 December 8, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2511 died, he had written 17 books, edited four the Mountain West. He fought bravely to pro- reer on Capitol Hill preceded mine by 13 journals and played a leading role in reshap- tect his fellow citizens in the Rocky Mountain years. This experience, along with her talent ing black-white relations in America. Gas Explosion, the fires on Storm King Moun- and willingness to accommodate the busy f tain and the recent Coal Seam Fire of 2002. schedule of a Congressman, was invaluable. In addition to his work as a fireman, Mike con- Before coming to work on the Hill, Barbara HONORING THE DOWNTOWN FORT tinues to serve as a dedicated Red Cross Vol- had been a stay-at-home mom, taking care of SMITH SERTOMA CLUB’S 50TH unteer. In this capacity, Mike has worked to her two children. She had never really given ANNIVERSARY improve the Red Cross communications sys- much thought to getting involved in the polit- tem, organized disaster assessment teams ical world, but in 1979, at the suggestion of HON. JOHN BOOZMAN and provided victims of disasters with lodging, her father-in-law, she handed a resume to a OF ARKANSAS food, clothing and counseling. friend at the Republican Policy Committee and, in about a week, landed a job with then- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay Representative Carlos Moorehead from Cali- Monday, December 8, 2003 tribute to Mike Alsdorf. The citizens of Glen- wood Springs are certainly better off as the re- fornia. This, however, was not her only job at Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sult of Mike’s tireless dedication to their safety. the time. Barbara often spent her weekends honor the Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club Mike will be missed as a member of the Glen- as a professional model—many say she for their fifty years of service to the community wood Springs Fire Department. However, he looked just like Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her of Fort Smith, Arkansas. will now have more time to spend with his four modeling took her all over the world as well as provided her with many commercial adver- The Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club ex- children, his beautiful wife Lynn and his many tising opportunities. As a result of this, some ists for the high and noble purpose of service friends throughout Glenwood Springs. Thanks current House maintenance workers who were to mankind by communications of thoughts, Mike. I appreciate your friendship and your around at the time still refer to Barbara as ideas and concepts to accelerate human service to our town. ‘‘Jackie’’ when they see her in the halls. progress in health, education, freedom and f democracy. In 1985 Barbara began working for then- The club, which is part of the international TRIBUTE TO KENNETH L. Representative and eventual Presidential can- didate Jack Kemp. In addition to working in his charity the Sertoma Foundation, provides a BRADSHAW, JR. personal office she also worked on his cam- number of services to the community. Most paign in New Hampshire. notably, they aid the hearing-impaired acquire HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE After working with Jack Kemp, Barbara hearing related products for persons who oth- OF FLORIDA moved on to work for my Florida colleague, erwise could not afford them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative CLIFF STEARNS in 1988. Bar- I appreciate what they have done for the Monday, December 8, 2003 bara spent 6 years working for Representative people of Fort Smith. They truly are an exam- STEARNS where she established her Florida ple of what can be accomplished if we make Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. roots. sacrifices for the greater good of our commu- Speaker, I rise today to honor Kenneth Brad- In 1995 Barbara came to work for me and nities. shaw, Jr., a Korean War veteran from Inver- has worked in my Washington office since my Mr. Speaker, 50 years of dedicated service ness, Florida in my Fifth Congressional Dis- first day in office. I am incredibly grateful for and support to local charitable organizations trict. her loyalty to me and my staff. It will be nearly and the educational good of mankind is truly I had the pleasure of recognizing Private impossible to replace her uplifting spirit. Her a glorious reason to celebrate. I ask my col- Bradshaw for his heroism and bravery as a presence in my office added a touch of class leagues to join me today as we honor this soldier who fought in the Korean War from and style, which are sometimes hard to find in wonderful organization and encourage them to January 8, 1948 until April 30, 1952 when he the world of politics. continue their work on behalf of the commu- received a permanent disability retirement as I, along with her coworkers and others out- nity. a private first class. side my office whose lives she has touched, f On February 6, 1951, Bradshaw’s Company will miss her presence on Capitol Hill. Barbara was engaged in a fierce battle with the Chi- Reynolds’s retirement is well earned. She TRIBUTE TO MIKE ALSDORF nese Army in South Korea just below the 38th plans to pursue her hobby of boating on the parallel. He was wounded in his right arm by Chesapeake with her husband, Bob, as well HON. SCOTT McINNIS a shot fired by an enemy soldier. as continue to be a loving mother and grand- OF COLORADO Bradshaw was treated at two different field mother to her two grown children and to her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospitals before being evacuated to a hospital grandchildren. We all wish her many blessings and much happiness in the years to come. Monday, December 8, 2003 in Japan. Shrapnel was also discovered lodged in his back. Thank you Barbara, for your service to my Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to I recently presented Private Bradshaw with office, the people Florida, and the many others rise and pay tribute to my friend Mike Alsdorf. the Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration with whom you have worked on Capitol Hill. Mike is retiring after 25 years of devoted serv- in the world, more than 50 years overdue. f ice with the Glenwood Springs, Colorado Fire Though he earned this distinction, he never 2003 OHIO STATE CHAMPIONS Department. I have personally witnessed received it from the Defense Department and Mike’s selfless and courageous service on be- I am honored to have the opportunity to half of the citizens of my hometown and I am present to him the Purple Heart for his selfless HON. STEVE CHABOT proud to call his contributions to the attention devotion to duty and service to the United OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of this body of Congress and our nation. States. As a firefighter and arson investigator, f Monday, December 8, 2003 Mike’s career has been defined by great ability Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, on the blustery and outstanding courage. Over a quarter cen- COMMENDING BARBARA REY- evening of November 29, 2003, the Elder High tury ago, Mike and I attended fireman training NOLDS FOR HER YEARS OF School football team won their second con- together. It was clear from the outset that Mike SERVICE ON CAPITOL HILL secutive state championship—joining an elite was a natural leader who would become an group in Ohio high school football history. With excellent fireman. HON. DAVE WELDON their 31Ð7 victory over Lakewood St. Edward, In the face of danger, Mike has an uncanny OF FLORIDA the Elder Panthers, under the guidance of ability to assume control and quickly orches- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coach Doug Ramsey, became just the fourth trate the best approach to any emergency. As school ever to win back-to-back Division I Monday, December 8, 2003 an arson investigator, Mike used his vast championships. knowledge, and his strong conviction, to pre- Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I While last year’s championship run was vent additional fires and ensure that justice come to the floor today to pay tribute to a epitomized by hard-fought, closely-contested was done. I have great respect for Mike’s abil- long-time member of my staff who is retiring victories, this year’s Panther team dominated ity as a fireman and investigator. this December. Barbara Reynolds has worked the playoffs. The dynamic leadership of quar- Mike served courageously in the face of for me as my scheduler and executive assist- terback Rob Florian and the sensational run- some of the worst disasters ever to occur in ant since I was elected in 1994. Barbara’s ca- ning of Bradley Glatthaar—including an Ohio

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