212 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 1 January 23, 2012 MARCELLUS SHALE—ANCILLARY food on the table and live the American Done Somebody Wrong Song.’’ His second INDUSTRIES dream. Grammy was for Producer of the Year. Additionally, production in the Marcellus In addition to his celebrated musical career, HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Shale gives us the opportunity to revive our in- Mr. Butler has contributed his hard work and OF WEST VIRGINIA dustrial base. This is especially the case in re- talent to improving Northwest Florida. After IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gions that have historically been dominated by Hurricane Ivan devastated the Gulf Coast in the steel and chemical industries. In order to 2004, Mr. Butler played a crucial role in or- Monday, January 23, 2012 actually produce the sources available in the chestrating and producing three sold-out con- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, the natural gas shale we must first have steel and industrial certs with musical friends, Kenny Rodgers, industry is very important to my constituents in equipment. The new demand for these mate- , and Will Hedgecock, which to- West Virginia. Given the exciting opportunities rials will hopefully allow previously shuttered gether raised more than a half million dollars that my state has as a result of the Marcellus facilities to reopen, new facilities to be built, for community rebuilding efforts. Shale, I particularly appreciate the opportunity and existing facilities to increase production. To some, Larry Butler will be remembered to discuss ancillary industries that West Vir- All of this will create jobs. as a musical genius; to others, he will be re- ginia has the opportunity to develop as a re- We are blessed in West Virginia to have membered for his charitable work in the North- sult of its shale resources. I applaud Con- abundant, natural resources that power our west Florida Community; and to his family and gressmen REED and CRITZ for organizing a country. The Marcellus Shale will undoubtedly friends, he will always be remembered as a Special Order on the Shale’s ancillary indus- play a major role in the future of the energy loving father and spouse. He touched the lives tries. industry, moving us toward energy independ- of many, not only with his music, but also with America’s current energy policy is highly ence and creating jobs in ancillary industries his devotion and commitment to his family and flawed. My constituents can see its flaws as well as the energy industry. community. when they are forced to pay higher prices at Of course we must develop these resources On behalf of the United States Congress, I the gas pump. Newly found shale resources in a responsible manner that ensures our am honored to recognize the life and deeds of have given us a major opportunity to take ad- grandchildren have clean air and water. It is Larry Butler—a talented musician, committed vantage of home-grown natural resources like essential that a proper regulatory structure is community activist and loving family man. He natural gas diversifying our energy portfolio in place, one that balances exploiting this tre- will be missed by many, but his memory will and making us less dependent on foreign mendous resource with environmental con- live on through the timeless legacy he left. My sources of energy. Our combined recoverable cerns. However, it is not necessary for the wife Vicki joins me in extending our thoughts oil, natural gas and coal resources is the larg- federal government and bureaucrats in Wash- and prayers to the entire Butler family. est in the world. The United States must seize ington to balance these concerns. I fully sup- f the opportunity to tap into these resources; port States being able to regulate the natural however the Administration remains intent on gas industry without undue interference from HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE enforcing a moratorium on energy production Washington bureaucrats. I am confident that OF RETIRED SUPERIOR COURT and transportation. states have the ability to regulate this industry, JUDGE RAMON V. DIAZ In 2009, the oil and natural gas industry West Virginia showed that it had the ability to supported 24,400 jobs in West Virginia. It is do so when it passed comprehensive legisla- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO projected that the next decade could see an tion regulating shale gas production. OF GUAM increase in 18,000 to 26,000 jobs due to I urge my colleagues to continue fighting to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marcellus investment and production. In addi- ensure that we are able to take advantage of Monday, January 23, 2012 tion to the economic boost that this nation can our domestic resources to create the jobs that receive by utilizing its own energy resources, Americans so desperately need. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today we also have the opportunity to strengthen ex- f to honor the life and service of retired Superior isting industries and to also develop new Court of Guam Judge, Ramon Valero Diaz. ones. There are abundant resources present HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTH- Judge Diaz passed away on January 15, 2012 in the Marcellus Shale, including natural gas, WEST FLORIDA’S BELOVED at the age of 93. oil, propane, and ethane. These resources can LARRY BUTLER Judge Diaz was born on October 13, 1918 be used to heat our homes, power our vehi- in Manila, Philippines and is the son of Dr. cles and fleets, and to serve as a feedstock HON. JEFF MILLER Vicente Lozada Diaz and Bibiana Valero Diaz. for chemical production. OF FLORIDA He came to Guam in 1951 to work and make As my colleagues from Ohio and Pennsyl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a living for his family. In 1956, he was admit- vania know, our states are currently competing ted to the Guam Bar Association, and in 1958, against one another to attract chemical plants Monday, January 23, 2012 became a naturalized U.S. citizen. known as ‘‘crackers’’. A single cracker would Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- In 1980, Judge Diaz became the first person result in billions of dollars in investment, tens half of the United States Congress, I rise of Filipino descent to be appointed as a judge of thousands of construction jobs, and thou- today to recognize the life of Northwest Flor- for the Superior Court of Guam. After 15 years sands of permanent jobs. It would also create ida’s beloved Larry Butler. Northwest Florida of government service, he retired as a family jobs across the region and across the eco- and the world of music and entertainment court judge. nomic spectrum. A cracker would increase the mourn the loss of an extraordinarily gifted Judge Diaz graduated from the University of local tax base, allowing local school districts to man. Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. In 1941, have more funds available to improve the edu- A musical prodigy, Larry Butler began his in the wake of World War II, he was commis- cation offered to our children. distinguished career at the mere age of six, sioned as an officer in the Philippine Army and Attracting a cracker to the region will benefit when he made a guest appearance singing was soon inducted into the United States all of our states and the country as a whole, with the Henry James Orchestra. At the age of Armed Forces of the Far East (USAFFE) as but my hope is that West Virginia is successful nine, he had his own show on Pensacola’s an infantry line officer. On April 9, 1942, he at gaining this exciting opportunity. I believe WEAR–TV3; and by his twenty-first birthday, was captured by Japanese Forces in the prov- that West Virginia has everything that a com- Mr. Butler was already recording with musical ince of Bataan, Philippines, and was held as pany desiring to build a cracker could want. legends such as , , a prisoner of war in the Capas Concentration West Virginia has a strong budget picture, an , , and Johnny Camp. Later that year he was released as a improving tax climate, a ready and able work- Cash. He later collaborated with both Johnny POW and resumed his military duties shortly force, and a strong history in the chemical in- Cash and , on some of their thereafter. In 1945, he completed studies from dustry. I want my constituents to know that I most well known hits. Mr. Butler is a two-time the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General am working with other leaders from West Vir- Grammy Award Winner with over 100 gold School for commissioned officers at University ginia to attract a cracker. A cracker would give and platinum awards. He won his first of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Upon his return West Virginians what they want the most: Grammy for writing B.J. Thomas’ hit song, from JAG school, he assumed the role of good paying jobs that will allow them to put ‘‘(Hey, Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Chief of Claims Branch under JAG, Philippine

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