E804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 2004 For 35 years, Captain Jennings has served Clubs in 1884. The Hill Institute created one of IN MEMORY OF REV. TRACY the Concord Police Department and sur- the first kindergartens in the . CARROLL rounding community. His hard work has im- The prestigious Smith College was founded proved the safety of the city as well as here in 1871, and the North Hampton Law HON. IKE SKELTON bettered the overall quality of life for all mem- School claims such alumni as Franklin Pierce. OF MISSOURI bers of the community. I am proud to com- Probably one of the most famous natives is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mend him today for his leadership, dedication, former President Calvin Coolidge, who took of- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 and commitment to the people of the city of fice in 1923. Described by Jenny Lind as the Concord. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I have the re- ‘‘paradise of America,’’ she was one of many grettable duty to inform the House of the f who were drawn to the beauty of North- death of Rev. Tracy Allen Carroll of THE 350TH ANNIVERSARY OF ampton. Other famous visitors over the cen- Camdenton, MO. NORTHAMPTON, turies include famous poet Ralph Waldo Emer- Reverend Carroll was born in St. Joseph, son, Marquis de La Fayette, and Henry James Missouri, and was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, HON. RICHARD E. NEAL who chose Northampton as the setting of his where he was baptized at the Park Avenue first novel. Artist Thomas Cole captured its OF MASSACHUSETTS Christian Church. He attended Northwest beauty in art and called the city ‘‘picturesque.’’ Christian College in Eugene, OR, where he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Also poet Sylvia Plath found inspiration in met Colleen Troxell, whom he married in Tuesday, May 11, 2004 Northampton. Sylvester Graham, a diet and 1980. In Eugene, Reverend Carroll was or- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it health food enthusiast, hails from Northampton dained at the Allison Park Christian Church is my esteemed privilege to honor the city of as well and is the inventor of the Graham after earning his Masters of Divinity from Brite Northampton, MA, and its residents as they cracker. Also Lydia Maria Child, an aboli- Divinity School at Texas Christian University in celebrate the 350th anniversary of its Euro- tionist, poet and writer, was born in Medford in Fort Worth, TX, in 1988. pean settlement in 2004. This occasion pre- 1802. Reverend Carroll served many communities sents a wonderful opportunity for this commu- Northampton prides itself on its long and in Oregon and Texas, and arrived in Missouri nity rich in history to reflect on its achieve- distinguished past, and its claim as one of the to minister to the people of Cape Girardeau ments, to celebrate its quality of life, and to oldest cities in the United States. With such and Camdenton. He also spent a year in join in ensuring this legacy for future genera- prominent and influential figures dotting its rich Tokyo, Japan, and served as chaplain at the tions. history, it is evident as to why Northampton is Edna Galdney Maternity Home and Adoption Northampton was founded in 1654 on lands such a thriving and vivacious city today. Agency in Fort Worth, TX. previously known as ‘‘Nonotuck’’ or Reverend Carroll’s compassion extended beyond the doors of his congregation. Bene- ‘‘Norwottuck.’’ This fertile Connecticut River f Valley has been inhabited for more than fiting from his many philanthropic activities in 10,000 years by native peoples who began A PROCLAMATION HONORING NA- the Camdenton area were the LAMB House, their agricultural industry. The fur trade was TIONAL MORTGAGE BROKER DAY Camdenton Manor, Citizens Against Domestic later established in the 1630s, upon the arrival Violence, Missouri Mental Health Association, of the Europeans. Once beavers grew scarce, Helping Hands Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, the Pocumtuck and Mohican leaders began HON. ROBERT W. NEY and the Salvation Army. He was also the vol- transferring lands to pay off debts to traders. unteer mediator for the Missouri Bar Associa- Northampton became an established trade OF OHIO tion, a position he filled from the program’s in- and marketing center in the 18th century. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ception in 1991. Present day citizens of Northampton are As you no doubt recall, on January 29, proud to follow in the footsteps of an es- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 2003, Reverend Carroll served as Guest teemed heritage. Famous Northampton native Chaplain for the House of Representatives. I Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: Jonathan Edwards sparked the religious re- know we all found wisdom and guidance in his vival of the Great Awakening in the 1740s with Whereas mortgage brokers originate two out words that day. his enthused ministry. This historic city pro- of three residential home loans in the United Mr. Speaker, Reverend Carroll will be duced heroes such as General Seth Pomeroy States; missed. His care and compassion touched many people, probably more than he ever of the Revolutionary War who was a delegate Whereas mortgage brokers have played a knew. His life of service is an example to us from Northampton to the First and Second key role over the last 30 years in helping to all. I know my fellow Members of the House Provincial Congresses, a major general in the raise the nation’s homeownership rate to an will join me in extending heartfelt condolences Massachusetts Militia and fought at Bunker historically high level of over 68 percent; Hill. There was much economic unrest fol- to his wife, Colleen; his son, Nathaniel; his Whereas mortgage brokers are an integral lowing the Revolutionary War that led to Dan- daughter, Tabitha; and the rest of his family component of the national housing market that iel Shay leading his rebellion before the Con- and friends. has played a critical role in bolstering the stitutional Convention. Caleb Strong, who was f American economy; a delegate to the Convention, became Massa- RECOGNIZING VALUABLE CON- chusetts’ first senator and an 11-term gov- Whereas mortgage brokers are typically TRIBUTIONS OF MILITARY IM- ernor. family-owned, small businesses employing PACTED SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, The dawn of the 19th century welcomed 360,000 Americans at 44,000 firms with deep ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF new economic opportunities. The New Haven roots in their local communities; FOR THEIR ONGOING CONTRIBU- canal promised to be profitable, however, the Whereas mortgage brokers work every day TIONS TO EDUCATION OF MILI- beginning of the American Railroad system to provide home financing options and re- TARY CHILDREN and the shareholders failure to recoup their in- sources to Americans in under-served low-to- vestments prevented this from thriving. North- moderate income and minority communities; SPEECH OF ampton provided an enriching environment for many industries, including education, with the Whereas mortgage brokers help millions of HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA foundation of the Northampton Association of Americans realize the dream of homeowner- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Education and Industry. This association com- ship each year; bined a radical abolitionism with a communally Therefore, I join with my colleagues in urg- Tuesday, May 4, 2004 owned and operated silk mill, including mem- ing that June 7, 2004 be designated ‘‘National Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I bers such as Sojourner Truth, William Lloyd Mortgage Broker Day’’, as a tribute to the rise today in support of House Resolution 598, Garrison, and Frederick Douglas in its inner mortgage broker industry, which for more than a bill recognizing the valuable contributions of circle. 30 years has provided new homeownership military impacted schools, teachers, adminis- Northampton continues to thrive in edu- and financing opportunities for millions of tration, and staff to the education of military cation. George Bancroft established the American families enabling them to build eq- children. Round Hill School in 1823. Author George uity that can be passed on to future genera- Approximately 750,000 children of Active Washington Cable founded the Home Culture tions. Duty Armed Forces members attend public or

VerDate May 04 2004 05:52 May 12, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11MY8.013 E11PT1 May 11, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E805 Department of Defense schools here at home during his short life, Anthony was a patriotic occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Air and around the world. While no student lacks American who enjoyed music and spending Force on May 31, 2004, after nearly 39 years his or her share of difficulties, being the child time with friends and family. Like his father, a of service. of active-duty personnel comes with its own military veteran who died several years ago, Lieutenant General Sherrard was a distin- unique uncertainties regarding seemingly sim- Anthony made the choice to serve his country. guished graduate of the University of Mis- ple matters like where one’s family lives year In making this choice, Anthony bravely de- sissippi’s Reserve Officer Training Corps pro- to year and how often mom or dad is away fended the rights and lives of others. The gram and entered active duty in July of 1965. from home. I am aware that military service youngest of three children, Anthony will be After flight school at Moody Air Force Base in comes with particular hardships, and the chil- deeply missed by his mother and two sisters, Georgia, he became an instructor pilot at dren of military personnel often experience a his friends, teachers, and fellow soldiers. Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas and Eglin measure of those difficulties. In the extreme, Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere privilege to Auxiliary Field 3 in Florida. In September children may have to deal with the death of a honor the life of a proud marine and heroic 1977, Lieutenant General Sherrard became parent in a far-away country; or, less troubling representative of the state of Delaware. Lance the operations squadron for a C–130E squad- but difficult nonetheless, moving from base to Corporal Anthony Roberts deserves our grati- ron at Willow Grove Air Reserve Facility in base as one or both parents are reassigned. tude and respect. Pennsylvania. Following this tour, he became Especially distinctive are the schools that f the Assistant Deputy Commander, later, Dep- serve students on military bases overseas. uty Commander for Operations of the 459th These students grow up in a foreign environ- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tactical Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force ment far from home and in a country where Base in Maryland. they may not speak the native language. The HON. JIM DeMINT Since 1981, Lieutenant General Sherrard Department of Defense schools there provide OF SOUTH CAROLINA has commanded at the Group, Wing, and Air Force level including the 910th Tactical Airlift a sense of home for these children and a net- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work of adults to look after their educational Group in Youngstown, Ohio, the 440th Tac- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 needs. tical Airlift Wing at Billy Mitchell Field, Wis- Schools that serve children of military fami- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent consin, the 433rd Military Airlift Wing at Kelly lies have a special mission, then, to pay care- during rollcall votes 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, Air Force Base, Texas, the 4th Air Force at ful attention to the effects of world affairs and and 152. Had I been present, I would have McClellan Air Force Base, California, the 22nd military deployments on their students. The voted ‘‘yea’’ on each of those rollcall votes. Air Force at Dobbins Reserve Base in Geor- teachers and faculty at these schools provide f gia, and currently as the Chief of Air Force an outstanding service, affording students a Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Re- REGARDING COSPONSORSHIP OF safe and reassuring environment. serve Command. He has accumulated more H.R. 4061 Military impacted schools provide superior than 5,000 hours of flight time and has flown counseling services to children, staff, and fam- numerous aircraft including the T–41, T–37, ilies of military personnel. From the death of a HON. BARBARA LEE T–38, C–130A/B/E/H, AC–130A, C–141B, and parent to a reassignment to a new community, OF CALIFORNIA C–5A/B. Throughout his distinguished career Lieuten- school counselors serve as linchpins for stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant General Sherrard has received over 20 dents struggling through new and trying cir- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 cumstances. major awards and decorations including the Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in com- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in re- Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; mending the efforts of military impacted gards to H.R. 4061, the Assistance for Or- Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf schools to provide a safe and nurturing envi- phans and Vulnerable Children Act of 2004, cluster; Air Force Commendation Medal; Air ronment for children to learn and mature. which passed the House International Rela- Force Outstanding Unit Award with silver and These teachers, administrators, and other sup- tions Committee by unanimous consent on bronze oak leaf clusters; Air Force Organiza- port staff play a pivotal role in supporting the March 31. tional Excellence Award with two oak leaf brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Last week the International Relations Com- clusters; Combat Readiness Medal with two I urge my colleagues to support the pas- mittee filed House Report 108–479. oak leaf clusters; National Defense Service sage of this bill. Because House rules prohibit the addition of Medal with bronze star; and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass. In addition to f additional cosponsors to a bill once the com- mittee report has been filed, I am not able to his dedication to his military career, Lieutenant HONORING LANCE CORPORAL formally add six Members of Congress as co- General Sherrard is a member of the Air ANTHONY P. ROBERTS sponsors of this legislation. Force Association, the Reserve Officer Asso- I ask that the record show that Mr. OLVER of ciation, the Order of the Daedalians and the HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE Massachusetts, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Airlift and Tanker Association. Lieutenant General Sherrard’s tireless pas- OF DELAWARE Mr. GILLMOR of Ohio, Ms. HART of Pennsyl- sion for service to country and community has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vania, Mr. HOLT of , and Mr. CROWLEY of are in support of my bill contributed immensely to the betterment of our Tuesday, May 11, 2004 and should be considered by this body as co- nation’s military and to the security of this na- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sponsors of H.R. 4061. tion. I am honored and proud to call him a fel- honor of a brave young marine who died f low American and friend. I know that speaking Tuesday, April 6, 2004, due to hostile fire in Al for citizens across this country, I am grateful Anbar Province, Iraq. United States Marine TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT for his service and salute him as he moves on Lance Corporal Anthony P. Roberts was a GENERAL JAMES E. SHERRARD III to the next chapter of his life. proud marine who gave his life, along with a f dozen of his fellow soldiers, helping the Sec- HON. KEN CALVERT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIGING ond Battalion of the Fourth Marine Regiment OF CALIFORNIA MICHAEL Z. ZVOLENSKY secure the Iraqi city of Ramadi. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At only 18 years of age, Anthony was an in- spirational young Delawarean who graduated Tuesday, May 11, 2004 HON. ROBERT W. NEY from Middletown High School in June of 2003, Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF OHIO where he had been a cadet first lieutenant in honor and pay tribute to an individual whose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Air Force Junior ROTC program. Only a dedication and contributions to our country are Tuesday, May 11, 2004 short time after successfully completing boot exceptional. This country has been fortunate Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, An- to have dedicated individuals who willingly and Whereas, Michael Zvolensky has devoted thony dutifully accepted service in Iraq, where unselfishly give their time and talent and make himself to serving others through his member- he was an honorable defender of liberty at the this country a safer and better place to live. ship in the Boy Scouts of America; and epicenter of the war on terror. Lieutenant General James E. Sherrard III is Whereas, Michael Zvolensky has shared his A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attend- one of these individuals. Today, May 11, time and talent with the community in which ing Anthony’s funeral, where I learned that 2004, we should pause to honor him on the he resides; and

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