E1148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 28, 2015 the love and support of his wife of 52 years, graduating from Purdue, Wayne entered mili- Olds, Dean of the University of California Riv- Cecille; his children, Allen and Lisa; and his tary service, serving primarily in Washington, erside School of Medicine, on his retirement. cherished grandchildren. D.C. as a special agent in the Counter Intel- Dean Olds has led a life of distinguished Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ligence Corps. He stayed in the Army for two service as an educator, scientist, physician me, my wife Vivian, and the Columbus com- years until he returned to his family farm with and founding dean of the UC Riverside School munity in honoring Mr. James A. McMullen, his wife, Helen. Wayne maintained a hog and of Medicine. He has served as a full professor Sr. His leadership, wisdom, and skill aided grain farm in Blackford County his whole adult of medicine, molecular, and cell and develop- thousands of people during the most difficult life, but he was also heavily involved in Indi- ment biology at Brown University, and pro- of times. Mr. McMullen was a truly outstanding ana politics. Wayne began his political career fessor and chairman of medicine at the individual and a blessing to the Columbus when he was elected to the Indiana House of MetroHealth Campus of Case Western Re- community. We extend our deepest sym- Representatives in 1958. He served in the In- serve University. Prior to joining the faculty at pathies to his family, friends and loved ones diana House of Representatives for six years, UC Riverside, Dean Olds was appointed pro- during this difficult time and we pray that they serving on the House Ways and Means Com- fessor and chair of medicine at the Medical will be consoled and comforted by an abiding mittee, and in 1970 he was elected to the Indi- College of Wisconsin. He has been an inspira- faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks ana Senate, where he served on the Senate tional leader and adviser to hundreds of grad- and months ahead. Finance Committee. In the Senate, he is re- uates. Among his many contributions to higher f membered for being the tie-breaking vote for education, he also served as a tropical dis- Indiana to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment ease specialist on the World Health Organiza- TRIBUTE TO DEREK HENSLEY in 1977. Wayne was also selected as the tion expert committee on schistosomiasis, and Democratic nominee for Governor of Indiana has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, HON. DAVID YOUNG in 1984, and he notably chose a female run- book chapters, and reviews. OF IOWA ning mate, which was the first time in state Dean Olds came to UC Riverside to create IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history. a School of Medicine—the first public medical school in California in more than four decades. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 After 16 years in the Indiana Senate, Wayne retired from the legislature and started a new His drive and vision led to a school with the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise adventure serving on the Board of Trustees unique and special mission focusing on the today to recognize and congratulate Derek for Purdue for 15 years. His commitment to needs of the surrounding communities and the Hensley of the Earlham High School Track the Boilermakers was evident through his ex- future path of community-based, value-based Team for winning the class 1A Shuttle Hurdle tensive involvement with the university. He health care. In an effort to address the severe State Championship. served as the Director of the Purdue Research doctor shortage in Inland Southern California, Derek, along with his three teammates, fin- Foundation and sat on the Search Committee Dean Olds created a medical school that ished the shuttle hurdle race in first place with tasked with finding a new president when would expand and diversify the physician a time of 1:00.23 at the 2015 Iowa lA State President Steven Beering retired. He was a workforce and serve as a catalyst for improv- Track and Field Championships. Derek has member of the John Purdue Club for 35 years ing the health of the community. dedicated his time and talents to achieving a and a lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni UC Riverside School of Medicine is accred- single goal and I commend him for his hard Association. Wayne, an effective advocate for ited largely in part to Dean Olds. In 2011, the work and determination. This group of young education, was also a Trustee of Earlham Col- State of California eliminated pledged annual men came together to achieve great success. lege in Richmond, Indiana. funding for the school, resulting in the denial Mr. Speaker, the example set by Derek and In addition to his commitment to education, of accreditation. Dean Olds’ unrelenting deter- his teammates demonstrates the rewards of he was an active Quaker and served as a mination fostered an ambitious year of fund- hard work, dedication and perseverance. I am member and Trustee of the First Friends raising and advocacy, in which the medical honored to represent him in the United States Church of Marion for 50 years. school raised $100 million to support the Congress. I know all of my colleagues in the On many occasions, Wayne was recognized school for over ten years. The school was ac- United States House of Representatives join for his impressive work. Four different gov- credited and the doors opened in fall 2013— me in congratulating Derek on a job well done, ernors from both sides of the aisle named the first time in three decades that an Amer- and wishing him nothing but continued suc- Wayne the prestigious Sagamore of the Wa- ican medical school was approved after pre- cess in all his future endeavors. bash. In 2014, he was honored with the Order viously having been denied accreditation. f of the Griffin, the highest honor bestowed by I am proud to recognize Dean Olds on his Purdue University. For his skill in farming, he years of service and congratulate him on his HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY was named a Master Farmer by Indiana Prai- retirement from UC Riverside School of Medi- LIFE OF WAYNE TOWNSEND rie Farmer and a Distinguished Purdue Agri- cine. I look forward to his forthcoming accom- culture Alumnus. plishments and future success, wherever he HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Wayne is survived by his wife, Helen Town- begins his next journey. On behalf of the OF INDIANA send, children Jay Townsend, Mark Town- countless medical students, future doctors, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES send, Lisa McHone, Steve Townsend, and and patients, whose lives you have changed Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Alan Townsend, eighteen grandchildren, and and impacted, thank you for your service. many nieces and nephews. Wayne was a f Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I leader in the community who will always be rise today to honor a beloved member of the remembered for his dedication to Indiana and TRIBUTE TO JACK GENESER Indiana community, Wayne Townsend. He the enduring benefits he created. Please join was a well-known member of the Indiana leg- me in thanking Wayne’s family for sharing this HON. DAVID YOUNG islature, an esteemed farmer, and a vigorous truly remarkable man with the Hoosier com- OF IOWA supporter of Purdue University. Sadly, Wayne munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed away at the age of 89 on July 3, 2015. f He will be dearly missed by the Hoosier com- Tuesday, July 28, 2015 munity, but we will remember him forever HONORING DR. G. RICHARD OLDS Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise through the spectacular legacy he left behind. ON HIS RETIREMENT AS DEAN today to recognize and congratulate Jack A lifelong Hoosier, Wayne was born on his OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALI- Geneser of the Earlham High School Track family’s farm in Grant County. He started FORNIA RIVERSIDE SCHOOL OF Team for winning the class 1A Shuttle Hurdle school at Walnut Creek Elementary School MEDICINE State Championship. and then went to Jefferson Township High Jack, along with his three teammates, fin- School. While his parents did not attend col- HON. RAUL RUIZ ished the shuttle hurdle race in first place with lege, they encouraged all six of their children OF CALIFORNIA a time of 1:00.23 at the 2015 Iowa 1A State to go to college. Wayne, like his older siblings, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Track and Field Championships. Jack has attended Purdue University and graduated dedicated his time and talents to achieving a with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 single goal and I commend him for his hard Wayne’s professional life reveals his dif- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored work and determination. This group of young ferent avenues of interest. A few years after to recognize and congratulate Dr. G. Richard men came together to achieve great success.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.037 E28JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1149 Mr. Speaker, the example set by Jack and HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPT. PERSONAL EXPLANATION his teammates demonstrates the rewards of RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ CURRIER hard work, dedication and perseverance. I am HON. ROD BLUM honored to represent him in the United States HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER OF IOWA Congress. I know all of my colleagues in the OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States House of Representatives join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in congratulating Jack on a job well done, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 and wishing him nothing but continued suc- Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. 469, cess in all his future endeavors. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise my flight was delayed due to inclement weath- today to honor and celebrate the life of retired er. f Navy Captain Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Currier, the com- Had I been present, I would have voted yes. manding officer who oversaw the construction IN HONOR OF JOHN F. HEGARTY, of what was known then as Naval Submarine f NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE Support Base Kings Bay. POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION Captain Currier spent most of his Navy ca- TRIBUTE TO ANITA LYONS BOND, reer in the submarine service during the tran- PH.D. sition from diesel to nuclear-powered sub- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL marines. He joined the Navy in 1954 and HON. WM. LACY CLAY OF MASSACHUSETTS served upon four surface ships before becom- OF MISSOURI ing a submariner. As his first sea duty, Cap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tain Currier served aboard the diesel powered submarine USS Grampus. After that tour of Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Tuesday, July 28, 2015 duty, he was sent to nuclear power school and Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in was assigned to the nuclear submarine USS tribute to a remarkable woman and long-time honor of John F. Hegarty, in recognition of his Scorpion. Five more submarine assignments civic icon in St. Louis, Missouri, who has set outstanding contributions to the National Post- followed, three of which he served as the a standard of excellence in academics, edu- al Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) and the commanding officer. cational reform, social justice, community lead- United States Postal Service (USPS). John re- Captain Currier’s last duty assignment start- ership and personal courage, Dr. Anita Lyons tired on May 1, 2015 and has moved back to ed in 1983 as the commanding officer of Bond. Anita Lyons Bond has been making history his beloved Western Massachusetts. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in St. Marys, Georgia. At the time of his arrival, only for decades. As the first African American stu- The son of Charles and Ann Marie Hegarty, 100 people were assigned to the base. Kings dent to graduate with Latin Honors from Saint John was born on January 31, 1955 in Hol- Bay’s pier was still under construction, a ma- Louis University in 1949, she has devoted her yoke but grew up on Rupert Street in Spring- jority of roads were unpaved, and most build- life to opening up the doors of equal edu- field, before moving his family to Wilbraham, ings were still in the planning stages. Under cational opportunity to all, especially those stu- MA, where he currently resides. Captain Currier’s leadership Kings Bay devel- dents in urban areas who are still striving to Mr. Speaker, John Hegarty attended Com- oped into the Navy gem of Georgia’s Golden overcome difficult circumstances and per- merce High School. After graduation like many Isles. sistent academic disparities. of his contemporaries he sought work. He Captain Currier retired after 34 years of In May of this year, as she presented an worked at Titeflex in Springfield and started service and continued to be active in the St. honorary doctorate to Mrs. Bond, Saint Louis Marys community where he served on the University trustee Martha Uhlhorn recognized his union career as a steward (Teamsters board of directors for the St. Mary’s Sub- her ‘‘extraordinary determination, her exem- Union) representing his fellow workers. John marine Museum among other roles. plary character, her exceptional commitment left Titeflex in 1985 when the USPS called and Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize to education, her concerns for others, her fear- he started his Postal career. the service and life of Captain Richard ‘‘Dick’’ less focus on social justice and her desire to John was National President of the National Currier, a pioneer of Kings Bay who will al- provide equal access to education for all stu- Postal Mail Handlers Union from July 2002 to ways be remembered. dents.’’ his retirement. He was re-elected to that posi- In 1965, Mrs. Bond challenged the Missouri tion by acclamation of the delegates to the f Board of Education’s elections. Her lawsuit, Union’s National Conventions in 2004, 2008, contending civil rights violations, went to the TRIBUTE TO JHETT WILLIAMS and 2012. In this capacity, John is the chief Missouri Supreme Court and ultimately re- spokesperson for the NPMHU in national bar- sulted in changes in election procedures. Later gaining with the USPS. HON. DAVID YOUNG that year, the Urban League of Metropolitan OF IOWA St. Louis honored her with the Argus Distin- For the ten years prior to becoming National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished Public Service Award for her service President, John served as Administrative Vice to the city as a leader in education and in the President for the General Mail Facility/Bulk Tuesday, July 28, 2015 community. Mail Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. Bond established the Citizens Edu- then became President of Local 301 in New today to recognize and congratulate Jhett Wil- cation Task Force, an organization funded England, one of the largest local unions affili- liams of Madison County, Iowa, for qualifying through the Danforth Foundation that func- ated with the NPMHU, covering six states. In for the National Junior High Rodeo Finals in tioned as an independent critical body of the addition, beginning in 1996, he also served on breakaway roping, team roping, and chute Board of Education. the NPMHU National Executive Board of the dogging. In 1974, she became president of the St. NPHMU’s parent union, the Laborers’ Inter- Each summer, approximately 1,000 youth Louis Board of Education. She served the national Union of North America (LIUNA). competitors from across the country qualify to board in various roles and was instrumental in Mr. Speaker, John Hegarty is known for his compete for scholarships and prizes at the the Board of Education and the Higher Edu- generous spirit and kind heart. He has had the National Junior High Rodeo Finals. I commend cational Council establishing Harris-Stowe as good fortune to be married to his wife, Con- Jhett for his hard work and dedication to a state college, rather than a secondary achieving his goals. He is a phenomenal school. stance, for thirty-three years. John and Connie young role model for others who are aspiring In 1981, U.S. District Judge James Meredith are proud parents of two children, two grand- to compete in this prestigious national event. appointed her to serve on the committee that children with a third on the way. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rep- wrote the St. Louis public school desegrega- Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to join resent Iowans like Jhett in the U.S. House of tion plan. She also served on the boards of with John Hegarty’s family, friends, and con- Representatives. I invite my colleagues to join the YMCA, NAACP, Urban League, United temporaries to thank him for his extraordinary me in congratulating Jhett on a job well done, Negro College Fund and others. The NAACP service to the National Postal Mail Handlers and wishing him nothing but continued suc- named her one of the ‘‘Most Outstanding St. and the United States Postal Service. cess. Louisans.’’

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