December 15, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2217 most promising students at OSU achieve their Bud will especially be remembered for his them God's blessings. May JULIAN's soul rest goals through participation in national fellow- extraordinary efforts, after the close of World in peace. ship competitions such as the Rhodes, Mar- War II, in establishing the Orange County f shall, Truman, Goldwater and Udall scholar- Community College (OCCC). The movement ship programs. to establish two-year colleges had not yet EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Founda- caught fire nationwide at that point, but Bud HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE tion awards 75 to 80 merit-based scholarships was a prophet in foreseeing the benefit it HONORABLE JULIAN C. DIXON, each year to college juniors who wish to at- would present not only for students but also MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM tend graduate school in preparation for ca- for the economy of the whole region. When THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA reers in public service. The merit-based Tru- OCCC was established in 1950, Bud was ap- SPEECH OF man Scholarships are recognized as the most pointed to their Board of Directors and served prestigious undergraduate scholarships in in that capacity for 23 years. HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD America. Each Truman Scholar receives up to Bud Demerest was a veteran of the U.S. OF CALIFORNIA $30,000 in scholarship support, plus other Army Air Corps in World War II. He was also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES academic and career benefits. a 50-year member of the Walton Engine and Friday, December 8, 2000 Oklahoma State University is rightfully proud Hose Company, a life member of the Orange Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, it is of its academic success. OSU has produced County Volunteer Firemen's Association, and with a heavy heart that I rise to express my 10 Truman Scholars, one Rhodes scholar, six the New York State Firemen's Association. He deep sadness for the passing of my friend, Goldwater scholars, one Marshall scholar and was also active in the American Legion, the mentor, and fellow Angeleno, JULIAN DIXON. one Udall scholar. Many of these awards were Masons and Shriners, the Chester Historical I had the privilege of knowing JULIAN DIXON won during the past seven years. OSU stu- Society, the Chester Little League, and many for many years, including the years he served dent scholar award winners include: other community organizations. with my father, Congressman Edward R. Roy- Truman ScholarsÐBryan Begley, Shannon Bud was predeceased by his lovely wife bal, in the 1970s and 80s. Ferrell, Kent Gardner, Wren Hawthorne, Jr., Ruth, but is survived by one son, one daugh- JULIAN served his Los Angeles-area commu- Jeannette Jones-Webb, Kent Major, Angela ter, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nity and the state of California as a member Robinson, Kim Sasser, Chris Stephens, Carla- and several nieces and nephews. William of the California State Assembly and in Con- Kaye Switzer. ``Bud'' Demerest served the public in many ca- gress with distinction. Rhodes ScholarÐBlaine Greteman. pacities, but each was outstanding as a good JULIAN DIXON's achievements during his Goldwater ScholarsÐBelinda Bashore, Mi- neighbor and friend. He will long be missed. nearly three-decade tenure as a legislator are chael Holcomb, Ross Keener, Michael f too numerous to recount. He was chairman of Oehrtman, Ward Thompson, Mario White. the House Ethics Committee, maintaining bi- Marshall ScholarÐChris Stephens. EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE partisanship on a traditionally partisan com- Udall ScholarÐPhoebe Katterhenry. HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE mittee. A fighter in the struggle for civil rights, During last week's festivities, OSU inducted HONORABLE JULIAN C. DIXON, he brought that commitment to his chairman- its prestigious scholarship winners into the uni- MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM ship of the District of Columbia Appropriations versity's new ``Scholars Hall of Fame.'' As re- THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA subcommittee where he was a strong advo- ported in the university's award-winning stu- cate for the rights of DC residents. Recog- SPEECH OF dent newspaper. The Daily O'Collegian, nizing his leadership capabilities, JULIAN was ``Flashbulbs and applause erupted Friday as HON. BARBARA LEE elected Chairman of the influential Congres- an orange and black ribbon was clippedÐun- OF CALIFORNIA sional Black Caucus in the 1980s. More re- veiling Oklahoma State University's latest trib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently, he served as ranking Democrat on the ute to its academic heritage of excellence. prestigious and demanding Select Intelligence Friday, December 8, 2000 OSU President James Halligan and Board of Committee. Regents Chairwoman Lou Watkins cut the rib- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues When I was appointed to the Appropriations bon and ushered a number of OSU's pres- in sharing my deep sense of shock and loss Committee two years ago, I was delighted at tigious scholarship winners into the Scholars for our beloved JULIAN DIXON. the opportunity to serve with JULIAN on the Hall of Fame in the Student Union.'' JULIAN was a warrior and a statesman. I met Commerce-Justice-State-Judiciary Subcom- Eighteen of OSU's national scholars re- JULIAN in 1975 when I worked as a member of mittee because I knew my staff and I would turned to OSU for last week's festivities, trav- Congressman Ron Dellums' staff, who I know benefit greatly from his expertise and knowl- eling from as far away as England. Included joins us in remembering this great human edge of the agencies, programs and issues were all ten Truman Scholars. being. that would come before the committee. f I will always remember how JULIAN treated JULIAN was extremely skillful at getting me as a staff memberÐwith respect and dig- straight to the heart of a policy question. While TRIBUTE TO BUD DEMEREST nity. I know today, his staff would want me to he never hesitated to express his displeasure say that JULIAN was a wonderful boss and with any administration officialÐbe they Attor- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN demonstrated with them as he did with us his ney General or Secretary of StateÐhe always OF NEW YORK tough love. His fierce strength kept many of us did so in a calm, dignified and respectful man- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centered and thinking clear about any issue. ner. He did not view his role on the sub- As a member, JULIAN counseled me many committee as solely partisan, but rather to Friday, December 15, 2000 times on the tips of the trade. Whenever an make sure that the government was doing its Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep issue relating to my district came before ap- job to serve the interests of his constituents regret that I inform our colleagues of the re- propriations, JULIAN would check up with me and the American people as a whole. cent passing of one of my truly outstanding first to consider my views. He didn't have to One anecdote in particular illustrates the constituents. do that. He never let me get blind-sided. way JULIAN worked and the high degree of re- William McNeal Demerest, known to his Some of my most special moments with JU- spect accorded him by Democrats and Repub- may loved ones, friends, and admirers as LIAN were riding home with him. We live licans alike. Last year, which was my first year ``Bud'', was a school teacher for 37 years. He around the corner from each other. on the Appropriations committee, the Los An- was respected by his students because he not During these rides we talked about so many geles police department was involved in a se- only taught them that community service is the things he cared about like his constituents; the ries of controversial shootings involving offi- greatest work of life, but he also led them by people of California; and the people of his na- cers. Learning of the incidents, JULIAN imme- example. Bud served as Supervisor of the tive home, Washington, DC. He always re- diately understood how critical it was to the fu- Town of Chester, N.Y., for twenty years, from minded me that I should not let the business ture of Los Angeles and law enforcement to 1950 until 1970. In those days, Orange Coun- of my life in Washington, DC get in the way ensure that such shootings were thoroughly ty was governed by a Board of Supervisors of my personal friendships. All of us need to investigated. As a result, JULIAN worked with and Bud was extremely active in that capacity. remember his words of wisdom and I thank city officials and the district attorney's office to He also served as the Board of Supervisors him for his friendship. I want to thank Bettye develop a program for ``roll-out teams'' to minority leader for most of the years he and JULIAN's family and his home district for quickly respond to these shootings and ensure served on that panel. sharing this great leader with us and wish a thorough and impartial investigation.
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