3644 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 3 March 19, 2012 IN RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN cultural and popular ministries in the City of 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- WILLIAMS Paterson. tem for a computerized schedule of all However, Dr. Kuykendall’s message and meetings and hearings of Senate com- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN goodwill is not confined to the Agape Christian mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- OF MASSACHUSETTS Ministries Church on 76 Ward Street in tees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paterson, New Jersey. His weekly ministry broadcast is telecast to over 120 cities to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Monday, March 19, 2012 throughout New Jersey and New York. The Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Agape Christian Ministries Church also has mittee—of the time, place, and purpose to ask the House of Representatives to join one of the most generous college scholarship of the meetings, when scheduled, and me in congratulating Stephen Williams of programs in the State of New Jersey. This has any cancellations or changes in the Franklin, MA on his 38 distinguished years as made higher education a reality to countless meetings as they occur. a member of the Franklin Police Department, bright and talented students. As an additional procedure along culminating in his recent retirement after 8 Currently, Dr. Kuykendall serves as Chap- with the computerization of this infor- years as Chief. lain to the Paterson Police Department and as mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Mr. Williams has been tied to Franklin since Chief Chaplain to the Passaic County Jail. He Digest will prepare this information for birth. He grew up in Franklin, attended Frank- serves on numerous community and civic printing in the Extensions of Remarks lin High School, and got an associate’s degree boards. Dr. Kuykendall has received numer- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at Franklin’s Dean College before later earning ous awards and honorary resolutions for his on Monday and Wednesday of each bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Westfield civic and religious work throughout New Jer- week. State College. sey. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, After playing college football for Boston Uni- Dr. Kuykendall is married to Rev. Kathy March 20, 2012 may be found in the versity, Mr. Williams served in the Army as a Kuykendall of Paterson, New Jersey. They Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. member of the military police in the Vietnam could not be more proud of their daughter War, putting him on a lifelong course as an Tanisha Vonetta and of their grandchild Te’ras MEETINGS SCHEDULED advocate of public service and safety. Trae Samuels. MARCH 21 In his 38 years working for Franklin, 8 as The job of a Congressman in- chief, Mr. Williams was an invaluable, highly volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing 10 a.m. Foreign Relations respected community leader, not only in public compares to recognizing and commemorating To hold hearings to examine the nomina- safety matters, but in the school system, and the achievements of individuals like Dr. James tions of , of the in the veterans’ community. Kuykendall. District of Columbia, to be Ambassador He was an early proponent of E911 in Mas- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- to the Republic of , Richard B. sachusetts, as well as an instrumental leader leagues, Dr. Kuykendall’s family and friends, Norland, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to for the regional South Suburban Police Insti- all those whose lives he touched, and me, in Georgia, Kenneth Merten, of Virginia, tute. recognizing Dr. James Kuykendall. to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank Mr. Williams for Croatia, Mark A. Pekala, of Maryland, f to be Ambassador to the Republic of his lifelong contributions to his community. His Latvia, and Jeffrey D. Levine, of Cali- commitment to public safety, and his passion IN RECOGNITION OF JACKSON- VILLE HIGH SCHOOL LADY fornia, to be Ambassador to the Repub- for Franklin is truly remarkable. I ask the lic of Estonia, all of the Department of House of Representatives to join me in cele- GOLDEN EAGLES BASKETBALL State. brating the lifetime work of Chief Williams TEAM FOR WINNING THE 4A SD–419 upon his retirement. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Appropriations Department of Homeland Security Sub- f HON. MIKE ROGERS committee TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. JAMES A. To hold hearings to examine balancing OF ALABAMA KUYKENDALL prosperity and security, focusing on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenges for United States air travel Monday, March 19, 2012 in a 21st century global economy. HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. SD–138 OF NEW JERSEY Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Homeland Security and Governmental Af- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to request the House’s attention fairs today to pay recognition to the Jacksonville To hold hearings to examine retooling Monday, March 19, 2012 High School Lady Golden Eagles Women’s government for the 21st century, focus- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Basketball team in Jacksonville, Alabama, who ing on the President’s reorganization recognize the continued contributions of Rev. plan and reducing duplication. recently won the Alabama High School Ath- SD–342 Dr. James A. Kuykendall to the State of New letic Association Class 4A State Champion- Judiciary Jersey and to our Nation. As a spiritual leader, ship. To hold hearings to examine convicting mentor, and community servant, Dr. The Lady Golden Eagles are the first girls’ the guilty and exonerating the inno- Kuykendall has dedicated himself to bettering basketball team in Calhoun County history to cent. the lives of others. win a state title. The team began the season SD–226 Dr. Kuykendall is a native of my hometown, unranked, but proved during the season and Armed Services Paterson, New Jersey. He attended Eastside post-season to be number one. Their overall Readiness and Management Support Sub- High School, where he was an assistant drum committee record was 31 wins and four losses. The Lady To hold hearings to examine military major for the school marching band. Dr. Golden Eagles are led by Head Coach Ryan construction, environmental, and base Kuykendall went on to study at Montclair State Chambless and his assistants Nate Lyons and closure programs in review of the De- University and Ramapo College. Ultimately, Megan Snider. fense Authorization request for fiscal Dr. Kuykendall obtained his Doctor of Divinity All of us across Calhoun County and east year 2013 and the Future Years Defense degree from Shiloh Theological Seminary in Alabama are deeply proud of these talented Program. 1999. young Alabamians. I’d like to congratulate the SR–232A Dr. Kuykendall also proudly and honorably team, coaches and Jacksonville High School Veterans’ Affairs served in the United States Army. He was sta- To hold joint hearings to examine the on this outstanding achievement. legislative presentations of the Mili- tioned in , and completed f tary Order of the Purple Heart, Iraq his tour of duty as a financial specialist. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS and Afghanistan Veterans of America In 1987, Dr. Kuykendall established the (IAVA), Non Commissioned Officers As- Agape Christian Ministries Church. He is the Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, sociation, American Ex-Prisoners of founder and pastor of one of the most multi- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, War, Vietnam Veterans of America,

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