E498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 29, 2012

HONORING SAM CRANE placed by tornadoes, bring joy to residents at GRESSIONAL RECORD the 70th Anniversary of a nursing homes, thank veterans for their serv- group of African-American World War II Navy HON. ice, and much more. Veterans known as the B–1 United States OF Folks in Southwest Missouri should be Navy Band. proud to know that the Girl Scout program re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The B–1 United States Navy Band was mains strong and provides a significant oppor- formed in 1942 and was comprised of talented Thursday, March 29, 2012 tunity for girls today to learn and grow safely. African-American musicians, many of whom Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise I too am proud and honored to know that were from North Carolina, who were among today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- young girls in the 7th District of Missouri are the first African-Americans to serve in the gratulating Sam Crane of the Rock Bridge demonstrating positive values and strong lead- modern U.S. Navy in roles other than kitchen High School Bruins Wrestling team for winning ership skills—and will continue to do so for staff positions. Most of the Band’s approxi- the Class 4 Missouri State Wrestling Cham- years to come. mately forty-four original members were affili- pionship in the 132-pound weight class. f ated with North Carolina A&T State University, Mr. Crane and his coaches should be com- CONGRATULATING PATTY which is located in Greensboro, North Carolina mended for all their hard work throughout the HARRELSON ON RECEIVING THE in my congressional district. The Band was regular season and for bringing home the 2011–2012 PRINCIPAL ACHIEVE- stationed at the U.S. Navy’s Pre-Flight Train- state title in the Class 4 132-pound weight MENT AWARD FOR OUT- ing School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and class to his school and community. His win STANDING LEADERSHIP provided musical entertainment to pilot train- represents the school’s first state champion in ees during World War II. In 1944 the Band Class 4 since 1997. was transferred to sea duty in Hawaii and con- I ask that you join me in recognizing Mr. HON. DANIEL WEBSTER tinued to perform for military personnel and ci- OF FLORIDA Crane for a job well done. vilians for the duration of the war. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Thursday, March 29, 2012 in saluting the members of the B–1 U.S. Navy RECOGNIZING THE GIRL SCOUTS Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Band for their service to our country and to OF THE MISSOURI HEARTLANDS to congratulate Patty Harrelson on receiving join me in commemorating the Band’s 70th the 2011–2012 Principal Achievement Award Anniversary which will be celebrated on April HON. BILLY LONG for Outstanding Leadership. I am honored to 14, 2012 on the campus of North Carolina OF MISSOURI have the opportunity to offer my sincere ap- A&T State University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preciation for the hard work and dedication f Thursday, March 29, 2012 that went into this well-deserved award. At Florida’s Commissioner’s Summit for CONGRATULATORY REMARKS FOR Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Principals, Florida Education Commissioner OBTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE ognize and honor Girl Scouts of the Missouri Gerard Robinson awarded Ms. Harrelson the SCOUT Heartland, a council in the 7th District of Mis- award, naming Ms. Harrelson the state’s top souri, as Girl Scouts celebrates 100 years of principal for her leadership at Rosemont Ele- HON. SANDY ADAMS leadership development for girls. mentary School. Under Ms. Harrelson’s guid- OF FLORIDA Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is ance and direction, the Orange County school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, and improved its school accountability grade from has a membership of approximately 17,000 a ‘‘D’’ to an ‘‘A’’ in a single year. Thursday, March 29, 2012 girls living in southwest and central Missouri, Taking on the responsibility of principal in Mrs. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. 2010, Ms. Harrelson instituted reforms on congratulate Max Christopher DiRocco for Last year, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heart- every level, from curtailing truancy to bringing achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. land experienced a more than 17 percent in- cutting edge technology into the classrooms. Throughout the history of the Boy Scouts of crease in its membership, ranking it third in Because of her belief in Rosemont’s students America, the rank of Eagle Scout has only the country for growth out of 112 Girl Scout and her confidence in their ability to learn and been attained through dedication to concepts councils. meet academic standards, Ms. Harrelson such as honor, duty, country and charity. By March 12, 2012, marked the 100th anniver- worked tirelessly to raise expectations and re- applying these concepts to daily life, Max has sary of Girl Scouts of the USA. Self-discovery ward achievement publicly. proven his true and complete understanding of and community service were core values that Her spirit of dedication and commitment to their meanings, and thereby deserves this Girl Scouts founder Juliette Low sought to in- her students is an example of the life-chang- honor. still in girls from the earliest days. In 1912, ing impact a dedicated educator can have on I offer my congratulations on a job well done many girls’ paths in life were limited and Low’s a community and on the individual lives of stu- and best wishes for the future. vision was for girls to be able to expand their dents. She is a shining example of the fruits f personal horizons by having fun while explor- of selflessness demonstrated by our teachers ing new interests and contributing to society. and administrators who devote themselves to HONORING MRS. LOURDES LOZANO Girl Scouts today benefit from tangible out- Florida’s future by investing in Florida’s chil- comes such as a strong sense of self, prac- dren. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, tical life skills, healthy relationships, and feel- OF FLORIDA I congratulate and applaud Ms. Harrelson for ing empowered to make a difference. In south- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west Missouri, Girl Scouts are participating in her hard work, dedication, and leadership. She robotics teams, financial literacy activities, en- is most deserving of the 2011–2012 Principal Thursday, March 29, 2012 vironmental stewardship campaigns, and nu- Achievement Award for Outstanding Leader- Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recogni- merous other initiatives that reflect the contin- ship. May her investment in Florida’s students tion of Women’s History month, I rise today to ued strength and relevance of the Girl Scout and Florida’s future inspire others to follow in honor Mrs. Lourdes Lozano, a remarkable Leadership Experience. her footsteps. leader in the South Florida community. They also give back to their community with f Mrs. Lozano was born in Las Villas, Cuba thousands of hours of community service each COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNI- and attended the Escuela Normal de Maestros year. During this year’s Girl Scout Cookie Pro- VERSARY OF THE B 1 U.S. NAVY in preparation for her teaching profession. gram, many Girl Scouts participated in the BAND After graduation she received a post graduate Cookie Share program, through which Girl degree from the University of Martha Abreu, in Scout Cookies are shared with military organi- Santa Clara. Once arriving in Miami, she re- zations or food pantries. At summer camp and HON. MELVIN L. WATT ceived her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology OF NORTH CAROLINA locally, girls will participate in Girl Scouts For- from St. Thomas University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever Green projects to promote environmental Mrs. Lozano began her professional career stewardship. This year, girls have also helped Thursday, March 29, 2012 working at ARSCO International, a company in to replenish food supplies at local pantries, Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the paint roller industry. While working for this provide comfort and supplies to families dis- make sure that we acknowledge in the CON- company she became the first woman in the

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Thursday, March 29, 2012 Mrs. Lozano’s work does not stop there, as TRIBUTE TO MAX MCINTOSH she has been a volunteer for Liga Contra el Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I Cancer and for the Muscular Dystrophy Asso- am delighted to congratulate Shana Chandler ciation for over 30 years. Along with her hus- HON. GREG WALDEN and Brandon West on the birth of their son, band Richard Irizarry, Mrs. Lozano has made Hudson Scott West. Hudson Scott was born tremendous contributions to our community OF OREGON this morning, March 29, 2012, at 1:32 a.m., in and both are highly admired for their hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC. work. In 2004 she was recognized as one of Weighing eight pounds and ten ounces, the eight public service employees in Miami- Thursday, March 29, 2012 Hudson Scott measured twenty-one and one- Dade who perform their professional duties quarter inches long. I understand that both he Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with excellence. She has also received the and his mother are doing very well. pay tribute to Max McIntosh, the director of ‘‘Most Humanitarian Award’’ from the Depart- I am excited by this blessing, and I am ex- ment of Children and Families. She has also the VA’s Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Cen- tremely happy for Shana, Brandon, and the been recognized by the Mayor of the City of ter and Clinics (SORCC) in White City, Or- West and Chandler families. I wish them all Hialeah, for her leadership on a number of egon, who will retire tomorrow, March 30, after the very best. projects which help alleviate some of the bur- 39 years of service to the VA. f dens of needy families in the community. Since 2003, Max has run the SORCC, FRUSTRATION WITH ABC NEWS Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to transitioning it from a domiciliary into a world my dear friend Mrs. Lourdes Lozano for her REPORTING ON BEEF PRODUCTS, class rehabilitation center and a system of INC. (BPI) continued service to the South Florida commu- clinics for veterans in southern Oregon. He nity. I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- came to the clinic two years earlier as Chief nizing this remarkable individual and wish her Operating Officer. HON. TIM HUELSKAMP continued success. OF KANSAS When he arrived, the SORCC served 7,000 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outpatients in the region—no small feat. HONORING MID-DELTA HOME Today, through the good work of Max and his Thursday, March 29, 2012 HEALTH AND HOSPICE staff of over 500 employees and another 500 Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today volunteers, the SORCC cares for 450 residen- to join my colleagues in expressing my frustra- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON tial patients and 18,000 outpatients in South- tion with ABC News’ muckraking ‘‘journalism’’ OF MISSISSIPPI ern Oregon. These are men and women who that has forced the closure of a plant employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have worn the nation’s uniform to defend our ing more than 200 people in my district. What we have before us is a perfect exam- Thursday, March 29, 2012 freedom and cherished way of life, and they deserve the highest levels of care. Max made ple of mainstream media completely discon- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- nected from reality. In a quest for accolades sure that they received it. er, I rise today to honor the Mid-Delta Home and attention, reporters, talking heads, and Health and Hospice Center. The Mid-Delta In his years as director of the SORCC, Max morning talk show hosts at ABC have made it Home Health and Hospice Center was found- and the facility have adapted to serve our na- their intention to drive Beef Products, Inc. ed by Clara T. Reed in 1978 in Belzoni, Mis- tion’s heroes—from those who served in (BPI) out of business. And they may have suc- sissippi. For more than 30 years the Mid-Delta World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan. Voca- ceeded. Despite developing a process that Home and Hospice has been dedicated to tional rehabilitation and employment services adds approximately $15 of value to each head serving the needs of patients throughout the place veterans with community employers and of cattle processed, and providing safe, Mississippi Delta. partners. They have programs focused on healthy, lean meat for more than 300 billion Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice Center post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide pre- meals, BPI is being forced to close the doors continues under the dynamic leadership of vention, and clinics on chronic pain and diabe- of its plant in Finney County, Kansas. Chief Executive Officer Clara T. Reed. Mrs. tes. They recently instituted a system of But while the reporters, producers, and ex- Reed received her licensed practical nursing home-based primary care, caring for veterans ecutives at ABC move on to their next ‘‘public degree from Mississippi Valley State Univer- in their homes. interest’’ story as questions of finely textured sity in 1964. She later received her Registered lean beef fade into the background, the same Nursing degree in 1970 and a Bachelor’s de- Perhaps the greatest challenge he faced in cannot be said of employees at BPI. It is ironic gree in Gerontology from Mississippi Valley his tenure was among the first, when a pro- that a perfectly good ‘‘public interest’’ story for State University in 1990. posal was floated to close or reduce services them to cover is the loss of hundreds of jobs Mrs. Reed’s outstanding leadership and at the SORCC. Max stood arm-in-arm with me for people in my district and from the three dedication has moved the organization on a and the rest of the community as a fierce ad- other BPI plants across the country. But doing progressive track and helped to expand its vocate for the facility. Today it stands as a na- so would bring too much attention to ABC’s reach around and beyond the state of Mis- tionally known veteran rehabilitation center, in role in causing these people to lose their jobs. sissippi. Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice no small part because of Max’s leadership. Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker—finely tex- provides health and hospice care to individ- When I spent Veterans Day with Max and tured lean beef is just that: beef. In terms of uals and their families in 32 of the 82 counties the veterans of southern Oregon at the meat content, it is no different from the steak in the State of Mississippi. Mid-Delta operates SORCC this past November, I noted that ‘‘A being served at Charlie Palmer’s, or the ham- 10 branches in Mississippi locations which in- nation is judged by the way it takes care of burger at Five Guys. It’s not scrap, filler, or clude Batesville, Belzoni, Clarksdale, Cleve- the people who protect its freedom.’’ In his 39 substitute. It’s beef. land, Canton, Greenwood, Greenville, Lex- And it’s safe to eat. While much has been years of service to our country, Max has made ington, Madison, and Tunica. They also have made of the use of ammonia to treat the meat us proud. I understand that he’s already offices in Bastrop and Vidalia, Louisiana. Cur- once it is processed, it has not been, and signed up to do volunteer work at the SORCC. rently, Mid-Delta has over 650 employees should not be a safety concern. This process spread throughout the Mississippi Delta and Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful commu- has been approved by the USDA on a whole treats over 3,500 patients annually. Mid-Delta nity, state, and nation, I thank Max for his host of food products, including meat, prides itself on providing specialized services service to this country’s heroes, and wish him cheeses, chocolate, pudding, condiments, and 24 hours a day and seven days a week. well as he moves on. beverages to prevent food-borne diseases.

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