E944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 24, 2011 the incredible, harrowing events of that day. The helicopter was assaulted and shot down During her tenure, the Army implemented He is an amazing Texas patriot and ‘‘lone sur- with a rocket-propelled grenade fire. All 16 the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) at vivor’’ of a horrific gun battle that occurred in warriors were killed trying to rescue SEAL Tooele Army Depot. By way of explanation, the mountains of Afghanistan. On this fateful Team TEN. LMP modernizes the systems and processes day, three of Luttrell’s friends from SEAL These SEALs fought with courage and her- associated with managing the Army’s supply Team TEN, along with 16 Special Forces war- oism of entire legions of warriors when at- chain at the national and installation levels, riors were killed. tacked by a cowardly, fanatical enemy. These and permits the planning, forecasting, and Luttrell was born in Huntsville, Texas in brave Navy SEALs gave the ultimate sacrifice. rapid order fulfillment leading to streamlined 1975. As a teen growing up in Willis, Texas, These SEALs are true patriots. Dietz and supply lines, improved distribution, and a re- he began training at a young age for the Axelson received the Navy Cross post- duced theatre footprint. Thus, LMP better sup- SEALs, with a former Green Beret and neigh- humously. Lt. Michael Murphy was awarded ports the warfighter so that they can be better bor, Billy Shelton. Luttrell and his twin brother, the Medal of Honor posthumously for his ac- equipped and ready to respond to present and Morgan, also a Navy SEAL, trained every day tions and his valor on the battlefield. future threats. Colonel Dennis-Lowman man- using Shelton’s harsh techniques and meth- Luttrell was the sole survivor. He was blast- aged and supported the depot team during ods. He taught them to be tough. In addition, ed over a cliff by an RPG and knocked uncon- this difficult and challenging LMP trans- Luttrell’s dad, a Vietnam veteran, taught his scious. Severely wounded and presumed formation. sons about weapons, survival, and swimming. dead, he managed to crawl seven miles be- Beau Walsh, Willis High School teacher and fore he reached a tribal village. They gave him Further, her guidance and leadership led the former Navy SEAL, prepared them on what to shelter, aid and granted him protection under depot to excel in continuous improvement ef- expect in SEAL training. During these years, lokhay warkawal, Afghan code that guarantees forts. In 2010, the depot exceeded the Value the Luttrell brothers excelled physically and safety and protection at all costs for a wound- Engineering goal by more than $800,000 mentally. ed traveler. Luttrell was rescued by the Green ($1.48 million versus $2.29 million), and ex- After graduating from Willis High School, Beret six days after the gun fight. ceeded the Lean Six Sigma goal by more than Luttrell enrolled at Sam Houston University, In 2006, he was awarded the Navy Cross $140,000 ($931,000 versus $790,000). but left before graduating because of his de- for combat heroism for his actions during Op- In 2010, the depot shipped approximately sire to serve his country. With faith in God and eration Red Wing by President George W. 39,012 tons of conventional ammunition and country, at 23 years old Marcus Luttrell joined Bush. Luttrell remained in the Navy until 2007. received and processed 33,218 tons. This was the United States Navy. He began Basic Un- In 2009 he was medically retired from the derwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training Navy. I cannot say enough about this great in direct support of the ongoing war efforts with Class 226 in Coronado, California. In man, this American patriot. He is a heroic rep- around the world, as well as training require- 2002, he graduated with Class 228 and be- resentative of the State of Texas and an hon- ments. came a member of the small, elite military orable defender of liberty and freedom. Colonel Dennis-Lowman was recognized by force known as the Navy SEALs. He deployed Our young people who go to the valley of the publishers of Utah Business (magazine for to Afghanistan in the spring of 2005. the gun and the desert of the sun are relent- decision makers) as one of the ‘‘30 Top On June 28, 2005, he and three members less, remarkable characters. They go where Women to Watch—Women Making a Dif- of SEAL Team TEN were assigned to a covert others fear to tread and where the faint-heart- ference in Utah Business.’’ mission, Operation Red Wing, in the moun- ed are not found. These Navy SEAL warriors She advised and supported a depot team tainous region of Afghanistan. They were sent represent the best of our Nation. The bravery, during a Green Belt Project, Water Manage- in to kill or capture Ahmad Shah, a notorious dedication and patriotism of Luttrell, Murphy, ment. This team was awarded the 31st Annual Taliban leader with ties to Osama bin Laden. Dietz and Axelson will not be forgotten by their Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Man- The four-man team was made up of Marcus friends, their family and freedom-loving people agement Award, as well as the 2009 Federal Luttrell, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2d throughout the world. God bless these sons of Class Danny Dietz and Sonar Technician 2d America. Energy and Water Management Award within Class Matthew Axelson. And that’s just the way it is. the small group category. Shortly into their mission, SEAL Team TEN f During her command, the depot’s Law En- encountered a small group of unarmed Afghan forcement and Security Branch did very well goat-herders. Although they believed the goat- HONORING COLONEL YOLANDA C. and received ‘‘commendable’’ ratings during herders empathized with the Taliban, the team DENNIS-LOWMAN, USA the Headquarter, AMC Force Protection As- was unable to confirm any threat. Lt. Murphy sessment. In 2010, Tooele Army Depot re- sought input concerning the goat-herders fate HON. ROB BISHOP ceived the AMC Anti-Terrorism Award for from the team but ultimately made the call to OF UTAH Small Installations. release the herders. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Barely an hour later, the SEALs were am- Her guidance was instrumental in receiving bushed. They came under heavy attack by Tuesday, May 24, 2011 OHSAS 18001 (safety), ISO 9001:2008 Taliban insurgents and were easily out- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise (ammo shipping/receiving and ammo equip- numbered one to twenty-five. The enemy com- today to recognize Colonel Yolanda C. Den- ment and manufacturing), and ISO 14001 (en- pletely encircled them on that desolate cliff. nis-Lowman, United States Army, for her re- vironmental) certifications. There was one way in and one way out. De- markable record of achievements during her Colonel Dennis-Lowman coordinated the ef- spite being wounded, Lt. Michael Murphy left service from July 8, 2008, through July 19, fort for Tooele Army Depot to be the first Army protective cover and stood on a boulder to get 2011, as the Commander of the Tooele Army installation to have a wind turbine. This wind a signal to place a phone call back to the Depot, Utah. turbine was completed in June 2010, stands base. Under intense fire, Murphy told the base Under her active supervision and guidance, 262 feet tall, and produces 1.5 MW of elec- he needed help, provided them with the Tooele Army Depot was officially designated tricity, which is enough to power 300–400 SEALs location, and relayed the number of by the Secretary of the Army as a Center of homes, and translates to $206,625 in savings Taliban fighters. While he was calling for sup- Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for per year. In 2010, the depot’s energy usage port, he was shot in the back, but he com- Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) mainte- was 8% lower than during 2009, resulting in a pleted the rescue call while continuing to fire nance, which is a very significant achieve- cost savings of over $117,000. at the enemy. In the midst of chaos, he re- ment. mained calm and risked his own life to save Because of her commitment to safety and In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, Colonel Yolanda his team. the solid policies and procedures she imple- C. Dennis-Lowman has served in a most ex- Murphy then returned to the safety of the mented during the 2009–2010 timeframe, the emplary manner as Commander of the Tooele mountain rocks and to his team to continue depot achieved more than 610 consecutive Army Depot, and has demonstrated remark- the fire fight. Ferociously engaged in a two- days without a loss time injury, which was the able leadership abilities in the face of substan- hour gun battle and running low on ammuni- best record within the Joint Munitions Com- tial challenges. I congratulate her on her ac- tion Murphy, Dietz, and Axelson were killed. In mand and Army Materiel Command (AMC). It complishments, and invite my colleagues to the midst of this battle, a MH–47 Chinook heli- was under her watch that Tooele Army Depot join me in thanking her for a job well done, copter carrying 16 Special Forces crew, in- also received the AMC Safety Award, of ‘‘Best and join me in extending well wishes to her for cluding 8 SEALs, were sent to evacuate them. Installation.’’ much success in all future endeavors.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:50 May 25, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.030 E24MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS May 24, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E945 MARGARET CASON WARD In Margaret Cason Ward’s passing, we pay of quality care to patients throughout the coun- tribute to an accomplished woman and her life try. HON. CORRINE BROWN of service to each of us. She will be remem- On behalf of the 8th district of Virginia, I OF FLORIDA bered and respected because she chose to commend Inova Alexandria for the Hospital’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care. We pray that by her example that each commitment to quality patient care and med- ical excellence. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 of us becomes the bearers of her humani- tarian legacy. We come now to join in prayer f Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- for her loving daughter Randreta Ward Evans; half of the constituents of the Third Congres- her three grandchildren, Rhonda, Chad and HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND HITS sional District of Florida, I rise now to offer my Regina; and her great-grandchildren, Kishawn, FOR HAL DAVID heartfelt condolences and pay tribute to the Kivante, James and Madison; and a host of life of Margaret Cason Ward, a humanitarian, loving relatives and friends throughout the HON. HOWARD COBLE life activist and friend. As a woman who community, whose lives have been forever OF NORTH CAROLINA served her community as a renowned educa- changed by this woman of excellence and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tor and community activist since moving to peace. We thank Our Heavenly Father for al- Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Leesburg in 1947, Mrs. Ward has been a ‘‘Pil- lowing us to be blessed with the time spent lar’’ within the many communities she was a with Margaret Cason Ward, our friend and sis- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, music fans have part of. I am moved and encouraged when re- ter. been enjoying songs such as We’ve Only Just Begun, What the World Needs Now is Love, calling the life achievements of this extraor- f dinary woman of faith and community service. and Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head for As a woman for whom education was im- TO COMMEND INOVA ALEXANDRIA decades. What people may not know is that portant, Mrs. Ward was hired by the Lake HOSPITAL ON THE 50TH ANNI- behind the voices of those who sang the County School District in 1947. By 2004, Mrs. VERSARY OF THE ‘‘ALEXANDRIA songs was the writing of Mr. Hal David. In Ward touched the lives of so many that she PLAN’’ honor of Hal’s 90th birthday, the citizens of the was recognized by receiving a place in the Sixth District of North Carolina wish to join Governor’s Wall of Fame as an ‘Outstanding HON. JAMES P. MORAN countless others in honoring his wonderful ca- African American Educator.’ Mrs. Ward also OF VIRGINIA reer. founded the Dabney Minatee Heritage Group, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of our country’s greatest song writers, Inc. and became the founding CEO. Realizing Hal was born the son of immigrants in Brook- where her heart is committed, for the next Tuesday, May 24, 2011 lyn, New York. During World War II, Hal seven years of her glorious life, she served as Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served in the U.S. Army Entertainment Section the Lake-Sumter Community College Reach- commend Inova Alexandria Hospital on the in the Central Pacific with Carl Reiner and Out Director. As Director, she initiated the 50th anniversary of the ‘‘Alexandria Plan.’’ The Werner Klemperer. McKnight Achievement Program at LSCC. Alexandria Hospital plan resulted in the first Mr. David’s career moved along with his first Mrs. Ward was able to construct the first job 24-hour emergency room staffed by dedicated hit record, The Four Winds and the Seven shadowing program at Disney World. All of emergency physicians and served as the na- Seas by Vic Damon, which was cowritten with these great accomplishments lead to Margaret tional model for emergency medicine. Don Rodney. Hal David, however, would not Cason Ward in becoming the first African During the 1940s and 1950s many hospitals become a one-hit wonder. Other early hits American female to be nominated by the Lake around the country began providing emer- written by Hal David include Bell Bottom Blues County Commissioners and placed in the Hall gency room services, mostly staffed by med- for Teresa Brewer, cowritten by Leon Carr, of Fame. ical residents and nurses who were usually Brokenhearted Melody for Sarah Vaughan and Mrs. Ward continued her regime of excel- backed up by doctors on call from their Johnny Get Angry for Joanie Sommers, both lence by securing the position of the first Afri- homes. By the early 1960s, Alexandria Hos- of which were cowritten by Sherman Edwards, can American that was elected President of pital and its medical staff decided that the in- as well as Sea of Heartbreak for Don Gibson, the Church for Women United. At the state adequacy of the care model in the emergency cowritten by Paul Hampton. level, she was recognized and named as the department needed to be addressed. As you can see, Hal always teamed with Prestigious Valiant Woman of the CWU. She In the late 1950s, Dr. James Mills, Jr., a outstanding writing partners. In 1957, his ca- continued to serve the education system as a family physician on the medical staff of Alex- reer took another great turn when he began member of the Associate Board of Trustee for andria Hospital, had a demanding private his now-legendary collaboration with composer Bethune Cookman College. Another great life practice as well as serving as an ‘‘on call’’ Burt Bacharach. The two worked together to accomplishment of Mrs. Ward was in 2004 physician covering the emergency room, both produce the Marty Robbins hit The Story of she was presented the key to the City of Or- of which required many hours of his time. My Life. This fruitful partnership between Hal lando by Mayor Buddy Dyer. Mrs. Ward was In 1961, as a result of the foresight of Alex- David and Burt Bacharach produced hits for elected President of the Central Florida Con- andria Hospital, Dr. Mills, together with three Perry Como, Jack Jones, Bobby Vinton, Gene ference Women’s Missionary Society and was other physicians on the medical staff, gave up Pitney, Dusty Springfield, Herb Alpert, the Car- later elected the first Vice President of the their private practices to become full-time penters, and perhaps the most-famous of all, 11th Episcopal District WMS. After her term as emergency physicians in an arrangement that Dionne Warwick. The duo of David and Vice President, she was appointed WMS Epis- became known as the Alexandria Plan. The Bacharach’s hit songs included Magic Mo- copal President. Mrs. Ward was also ap- Alexandria Plan provided for full-time staffing ments, Wives and Lovers, Twenty-four Hours pointed Connectional Chairperson of the of emergency rooms 24 hours a day, seven from Tulsa, Wishin’ and Hopin,’ What the Christian Social Relations Committee. days a week. It was quickly adopted and be- World Needs Now is Love, We’ve Only Just As a community activist, she gave of herself came the standard of care used by hospitals Begun, and countless others. and her talents to benefit both the individuals around the country as they began to confront Several songs produced by this legendary and the organizations she served. Mrs. Ward increasing numbers of patients needing such twosome were nominated for Academy was a Charter member of Epsilon NU Zeta Phi emergency care. Awards including What’s New Pussycat, Alfie Beta Sorority, is a lifetime member of the In addition to staffing the emergency room and Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head. In NAACP, and has served as a member of St. full time, the physicians also became the mov- 1969, Raindrops from Butch Cassidy and the Paul A.M.E. Church since 1947. As a woman ing force behind the development of a medical Sundance Kid won the Oscar for Best Song. of integrity and character, Margaret Cason specialty that called for specific training in Hal’s work with Burt Bacharach was not lim- Ward was both gifted and inspiring. Where emergency medicine and eventually resulted ited to recorded hits. The pair worked together she saw potential in others, she gave them in the creation of the American College of to write the score for the 1968 hit Broadway impetus and encouragement; where she saw Emergency Physicians. show, Promises, Promises, which was suc- despair, she brought direction and promise; Next month, on June 24, 2011, Inova Alex- cessfully revived on Broadway in 2010. The and where she saw the need for love and car- andria Hospital and the American College of original cast recording of that particular show ing, she unselfishly gave of herself. She has Emergency Physicians will jointly celebrate the won a Grammy Award. impacted the lives of so many that the Lees- 50th anniversary of the inception of the Alex- His collaborative work was not limited to burg African American Museum was named in andria Plan, recognizing the incredible signifi- Burt Bacharach. Hal David and Albert Ham- her honor. cance that this plan has had for the delivery mond worked together on the 1984 worldwide

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