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WOMEN’S ART, WOMEN’S VISION Barbara Brennen—Barbara is the owner of was involved in an art contest for local stu- Stride, Inc., a manufacturing company of office dents. Throughout this time she visited the HON. HEATHER WILSON supplies, which employs people with disabil- schools, putting in the extra effort to let each OF NEW MEXICO ities. Barbara knows that working, mastering a child know how special they are, inspiring task or gaining a skill, is the best builder of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many of the children to participate. self-esteem in the world. Over 200 people Monday, March 31, 2008 Mignon Donnellon—Mignon is the mother of have out-grown her factory and are now em- four adopted children. She volunteers with Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Madam ployed in the community. several organizations to raise funds for schol- Sonia Britton—Sonia has turned a personal Speaker, in honor of Women’s History Month, arships of deserving children for higher edu- tragedy, the loss of her only son Butch in a I asked New Mexicans to send me nomina- cation. tions of women in New Mexico who have DWI crash, into the DWI Memorial of Per- given special service to our community, but petual Tears in Moriarty. A true advocate for Dr. Leslie Donovan—Dr. Donovan is de- may have never received recognition for their change, Sonia volunteers with organizations, scribed as a superior educator, mentor and good deeds. such as Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, to friend at the University of New Mexico. While On Tuesday, March 25, 2008, I had the make a difference. She helps our community sharing a wealth of knowledge through her honor and privilege of recognizing sixty-one understand the personal cost of DWI. classes, she goes the extra mile to support worthy nominations describing sacrifices and Marlene Brown—Marlene is President of the the well-being of her students. contributions these women have made for our New Mexico Solar Energy Association and Doris Duran—Mrs. Duran is the office man- community. The people who nominated the serving within the organization for over 10 ager at The Valencia County Domestic Vio- women describe the dedication they have wit- years. After losing her brother in 2001 to Leu- lence Shelter, and teaches a parenting class nessed: volunteer hours for veteran’s services, kemia, she raised over $10,000 for the Leu- twice a week. Whether it is at work or in her service on non-profit boards, homeless pro- kemia and Lymphoma Society. Her volunteer spare time she is always willing to step in and grams, mentors for young women, health care work with many organizations makes a posi- help. providers going above the call of duty, child tive impact on many people. Patricia Brown—As a child, her son, John, Pamela Finley—Pamela moved to New advocates, volunteers at churches and syna- remembers his mother’s life as an unending Mexico 2 years ago and wasted no time get- gogues, successful business women, wives, stream of school activities, cupcakes, PTA ting involved with several organizations in Va- mothers and friends. meetings, child advocacy boards, soup kitch- lencia County, including Valencia Youth Lit- Allow me to share information about this ens, food banks, and hospitals. At 82 years eracy Council and the Mid Valley Air Park. year’s nominees: old, Patricia has spent countless hours to Today, she also provides coaching for young Cindy Aguilar—As an integral member of make the world a safe, decent and loving women in the Miss New Mexico Scholarship the Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital, Cindy place. program. demonstrates excellence in all she does. She Dede Brownstein—Dede is a dedicated vol- is willing to take on extra responsibilities and Joe Ann Gantz—Born in 1932, she was the unteer with Pet Therapy, teaching the under- only one of 12 children to earn a degree from is known for going the extra mile. standing of the human link to the humane Bobbye Allen—Bobbye, a member of NMSU, a rarity in those days. In the 1960s, treatment of animals. As a volunteer for pet Joe Ann started a kindergarten, one of only Epsilom Sigma Alpha International, has al- therapy programs she takes her dogs to hos- ways served to make a difference in the lives two in Las Cruces. A believer in education, pitals, nursing homes, libraries and the Youth she later earned a Masters in speech therapy of people she’s never met. She does this Detention Center. She has made an impact on through philanthropic work for Boys and Girls and worked with handicapped children in the over 5,000 youth within the Detention Center Las Cruces Public Schools. Ranch, CYF, Easter Seals, UNM Children’s alone. Dede also set up the READ to the Hospital and also as a member of 3 different Dogs program to help kids with reading prob- Evelyn Gutierrez—Evelyn has been the vol- Chamber of Commerce. lems. unteer Program Director for ‘‘Thomas Baca’s Linda Barbour—Linda has worked tirelessly Margaret Carroll—Margaret has served on Food Pantry’’ for over 15 years. She travels as a founding member and President of the the DWI advisory board for four years, with 64 miles round trip from Chilili to Albuquerque East Mountain Area Coalition. She was also a the last two as president. She works tirelessly several times a month as part of her commit- key mover in initiating a permanent memorial to secure funding for inpatient rehabilitation ment to the program. She has inspired others for Deputy James McGrane. Her ability to programs, while bringing awareness to our to volunteer. Despite having been declared work so efficiently with many different people community about the dangers of alcoholism. ‘‘dead once,’’ she continues to live her passion makes her a great advocate and representa- Margaret also serves on the East Mountain to help others. tive for the East Mountain community. Coalition of Neighborhood and Landowner As- Mary Halberg—Mary is the youth director at Debra Benavidez—Debra is a role model for sociation a church and school, supporting youth and customer service at the Lovelace Rehabilita- Jessica Cotton—At Lovelace Rehabilitation their parents with her optimistic attitude. She tion Hospital. Under her leadership, her de- Hospital, Jessica works hard to meet the does something special for people every day. partment’s employee and patient satisfaction needs of those she serves. She is truly an The kindergartner class wanted to do some- has improved significantly along with an in- asset with the ability to communicate and con- thing special for Mary, they nominated her be- crease in volume and revenue. She is also ad- nect with customers in English or Spanish. cause she takes the time to read them stories mired for her balance of career and family life. Becky Cousins—Becky is a woman of vision and share her passion for learning. Peg Bilson—Peg joined Eclipse Aviation in in Lea County. Through the arts and the com- Debra Hennig—A successful business July of 2005, bringing experience in oper- munity theatre program, Becky has worked woman in the Title Industry, Debra is sharing ations, finance, engineering, technology, cus- hard as business owner, actress and director her success by establishing internships for tomer service and product support. Her lead- to preserve the history of Lea County, while young women through UNM’s Black Student ership at Eclipse is the final element that will looking to the future in order to enrich the lives Union. Additionally, she teaches continuing establish Eclipse’s position in history as the of the people in her community. Very Light Jet innovator and leader. Peg con- Leslie Cumiford—Leslie is the President of education for the NM State Bar and involves tributions are felt throughout the company, es- the Center for Family Justice, which was herself in her church and several community pecially in the area of high-volume production founded in 2003. Leslie has dedicated much organizations. and stabilization of the supply chain. As a key of her time and resources for children, single Helen Janacek (recognized post- leader in a successful New Mexico business parents and blended family homes. humously)—Helen was an enthusiastic Line with over 1,600 employees, Peg has a vision Bertha (Bertie) Denman—During the Na- Dance instructor at Albuquerque Senior Cen- for the future. tional Hispanic Heritage Month in 2007, Bertie ters for nearly 14 years. Each quarter, new

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We can only highlight her non-profit OASIS educational organization. New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. In addition service with over twenty organizations and Through her leadership, the program has she is a tri-athlete, serving as a role model to charities. Anis is a Founder and Coordinator of grown to 100 senior citizen tutors providing students and colleagues. Highland High School Volunteer Program’s reading assistance to over 120 first to fourth Marianne Robinson—An inspirational School ‘‘Community Resource People at HHS’’ where grade students. Her dedication and commit- Counselor at Sierra Vista Elementary school she teaches by example, the ability to help ment to this program will only serve to help it Marianne greets the student and staff with the and learn from those of different backgrounds. to continue to grow. daily message of ‘‘Make it a great day or not- In this way she passes volunteerism from gen- Molly McCoy-Brack—Molly is a founding the choice is yours.’’ As a cancer survivor she eration to generation. With the understanding member of the New Mexico Suicide Preven- is a role model for the message everyday. that education opens doors, Anis served as tion Coalition and the professional director of Carol Romero—Carol has been a dedicated the Program Coordinator for the Martin Luther Agora Crisis Center. The center has flourished advocate for the rights of individuals with dis- King, Jr Multicultural Celebration awarding under her leadership, with 140 volunteers abilities for the past 34 years. Her advocacy scholarships for college bound students. ‘‘One serving 700 callers per month in New Mexico. began with her oldest child, and spread to person can make a difference.’’ Betty Ann Miller—Betty Ann has a passion being a successful provider agency to those Dr. Feroza Jussawalla—Dr. Jussawalla’s for literacy in New Mexico. She is currently with disabilities. Carol recently lost her hus- vigor and compassion for Literary works and serving on the Board of the New Mexico Coa- band of 37 years and was embraced with sup- teaching naturally draws her students into the lition for Literacy, while being an active Board port from the families she serves. She will topic at hand. She provides her students at member of the ‘‘Read/Write’’ program in continue to serve those with disabilities far into UNM with an exceptional educational experi- Moriarity, and President of the Board of the the future. ence. non-profit organization, ‘‘Reading Works’’, Dr. Eileen Ryan—As a Manager at Ingrid Kloet-Garrett—Ingrid has been known which is dedicated to literacy improvement in Magdalena Ridge Observatory Dr. Ryan is to go ‘‘way beyond the call of duty,’’ when it the Albuquerque area. guiding the 2.4-meter aperture telescope team comes to the medical, emotional and spiritual Anastasia Mora—Anastasia is described as toward wonderful achievements and discov- needs of her clients at First Nations Commu- a team member who has made a significant eries. She shares her knowledge and experi- nity Health Source. Her ability to assess contribution to Lovelace Rehabilitation Hos- ence with students to expand their visions of needs and find resources has enhanced the pital. She has demonstrated excellent work the Universe through the wonders of Astron- recovery and healing needed by all she ethics and customer service. omy. serves. Deborah B. Morrell—Demonstrating an Sandi Sadila—Sandi is team member with Regina Lane—As a School Principal, Re- ‘‘open door’’ policy to her staff and students Angels Acts of Kindness, an organization serv- gina Lane teaches her students to persevere with countless hours of dedication to Eagle ing individuals who may not be eligible for when life perplexes, to strive to be a better Ridge Middle School, Principal Morrell is one other assistance. The nomination put it simply: person and to rise above circumstances. of the most successful administrative leaders ‘‘She helped my family several times, and she There are no excuses in Regina’s mind, yet in the Rio Rancho School District. Through her really is an Angel.’’ she empathizes and connects with her stu- leadership, the school is a model for others in Dr. V Vita Saavedra—As Program Director dents in a way that truly nurtures their spirits the area for the Cooperative Educational Administrative and their ability to succeed. Judge Judith Nakamura—The Honorable Intern Program, ‘‘Vita’’ touches the careers Kim Lark—Kim’s dedication to the New Judge Judith Nakamura has a commitment to and more importantly the lives of future and Mexico Task Force One, an urban search and seeing that all citizens have access to the current school administrators through her true rescue team, combined with her duties as a court and receive equal justice under the law. interest in their success. She remains in con- physician, make her an invaluable asset to She has made a number of changes in the tact with her students to encourage life long New Mexico. In addition, her willingness to procedures of the court to provide service to growth. volunteer her time, share her considerable ex- the community include drug courts and home- Shirley Sechrist—Shirley is a tireless volun- pertise, and represent the team, makes others less courts. Additionally she often speaks to teer and valued worker with many community proud to be associated with her. youth about her role as a judge and commu- organizations including: Top donor coordinator Megan Olivia Lloyd—Megan served on four nity involvement. for United Blood Service, multiple roles with church missions, building one church and 3 Sylvia M. Olona—Sylvia is a dedicated Phy- the Assistance League of Albuquerque and as houses. She has been to Morocco with Oper- sician’s Assistant who travels throughout New President of the Presbyterian Hospital Auxil- ation Smile to assist with cleft palate sur- Mexico to provide health care to residents iary. Shirley has had a positive impact on geries. She has also helped raise money for when no physician is available. She provides many. additional surgeries. Megan maintains a high a much needed service in rural New Mexico. Charla Smith—An English teacher at St. academic standard and is involved with ath- Eva C. Panana—Eva started her career in Pius X High School, Charla shares her love of letics at Cibola High School. 1966 as a Head Start Teacher for the Jemez the English language and literature. She chal- Sydne´ Lockwood—Sydne´ is a volunteer for Pueblo. She retired in 1994, although she re- lenges her students at every turn with complex a local domestic violence shelter, where she mains active as a Foster Grandparent. Now assignments in reading, writing, vocabulary has worked in fund raising to keep the serv- know as ‘‘Grandma Eva’’ she brings joy, and grammar thus inspiring them to dream big ices available. She is active in her Air Force laughter and love with her always. Her long and achieve. Junior ROTC program, which includes com- commitment to education is apparent with the Linda Smith—As director of the Bethel Com- munity service for charitable organizations. majority of the tribal members in their 50’s munity Storehouse, Linda serves people Patricia Madrid—‘‘Ms. Pat,’’ as she is known having been in her classroom. throughout the Estancia Valley who are expe- to the students of Acoma Elementary, is Linda Pardo—Linda is a woman who loves riencing hardships and in need of help and known for the care, love and tenderness she the history of New Mexico, particularly the leg- support. She has touched the lives of many gives to each student. It is not unusual to be end of Billy the Kid. She is seeking to share and inspired her coworkers, with her positive in a store and hear a young voice yell out her enjoyment of this great land by writing a outlook and actions. ‘‘Ms. Pat’’ and see children rushing to her for book about New Mexico. Wanda Sullenger—As a member of the a hug and smile. She is a person of strong Clara Pena—Clara is being recognized for Mountainair Volunteer Fire Department, moral fiber and strength of character, who is her multiple contributions in the areas of crime Wanda dedicates her time and energy to aid an unselfish wife, mother, caregiver and reduction, health, education, services to sen- the members of her community in difficult friend. iors and youth within Albuquerque, particularly times. Her care for those who are sick or Dianna Martinez—Dianna’s commitment to in the South Valley. Through her work and gravely ill is compared only to the level of care the nurses at Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital commitment to others, projects have grown. and comfort she offers to their families. earned her the reputation as the ‘‘go-to-gal.’’ Winnona Poole—Ms Poole started the after Melissa Salmon—Melissa divides her time She coordinates the charity drive and has school program ‘‘Arts Academy’’ for La Mesa between the education of three young boys,

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Melissa is ‘‘a credit to honoring Al Stern for his lifelong commitment f her community and to her family.’’ to peace in the Middle East and his dedication HIGHLIGHTING BASEBALL’S EF- Sallie Van Curen—Sallie is the co-founder to ‘‘Tikkun Olam,’’ the healing of the world. and executive director of Parents Reaching After graduating from Indiana University with FORT TO REACH OUT TO MINOR- Out to Help, Inc. She has inspired others a Bachelor of Science in Business Administra- ITY COMMUNITIES through her dedication, drive and commitment tion, Al Stern founded Stern and Company, a to all the families she serves. manufacturers’ representative firm in 1962. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Mary Ann Weems—With a life long dedica- During his 3 decades with the company, Mr. OF NEW YORK tion to the arts, the creation of the Weems Stern became actively involved in the Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Galleries and Framing and the nationally rec- East peace issues starting in 1974. He helped Monday, March 31, 2008 ognized Weems Artfest, Mary Ann is a role found the Cleveland chapter and serves as a Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today model for women in the arts. She has national board member of Americans for to highlight Major League Baseball’s ongoing achieved excellence in visual arts while cham- Peace Now, the solidarity organization aligned effort to reach out to minority communities and pioning health care programs for children, and with the Shalom Achshav movement in Israel. introduce a press release describing said ef- helping to set the standard for art galleries Shalom Achshav, founded in 1978 by Israeli fort. The league will host the first Urban Invita- and businesswomen in NM. citizens, was formed out of the conviction that tional Baseball Tournament, fielding two his- Dr. Ann Wehr—As President of Molina Israel’s democratic character and future secu- torically black colleges in recognition of its Healthcare of New Mexico, Dr. Wehr has used rity were intertwined with achieving a just and need to revitalize baseball in the African her talents to ensure that over 71,000 low-in- peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israeli con- American community. Baseball should be come individuals and their families receive flict. committed not only to boasting diversity in its quality healthcare. She works with physicians For over twenty years, Mr. Stern has en- rosters, but to enjoy that same minority rep- to develop innovative programs to reach the gaged and educated the Cleveland community resentation in its coaches, in its management, under served. about the costs of the current conflict and the and in its viewership. Linda Walsh—Working for the Small Busi- opportunities for peaceful solutions. Through On the heels of the 60th anniversary of ness Programs Office at Kirtland AFB, Linda is organizing and discussion, he has led people Jackie Robinson’s historic breaking of the a champion for the minority business commu- to challenge their assumptions about how to color barrier, the league has targeted urban nity. She has been instrumental in outreach humanize the opposition. In his many visits to youth and pledged its resources to bring them from Kirtland to bring small business together the region, most recently in 2005, he has got- back to the sport. African Americans have with federal agencies. ten to know the people and the leaders in played integral roles in the illustrious story of Beverly White—Beverly’s work for the peo- Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, baseball, and it is a connection worth saving. ple of New Mexico through the Office of the and Gaza. He has led by example, through his MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL URBAN YOUTH Medical Investigator lasted for more than 30 own commitment to educating himself, reach- ACADEMY TO HOST FIRST URBAN INVITA- years. One of her greatest accomplishments ing out to concerned members of the commu- TIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT was writing the initial grant for the NM Sudden nity and traveling to the region. Major League Baseball today announced Infant Death Syndrome Information and Coun- Since his retirement in 1993, Al Stern be- that the Major League Baseball Urban Youth seling Project. It has served as a national came a full time volunteer with the American Academy will host its first Urban Invita- model, and helped thousands of families. Civil Liberties Union of Ohio as its Legislative tional Baseball Tournament from February Bobbie Williams—As a member of a number Coordinator. Since coming to Congress, I 29–March 2. Two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Bethune-Cookman of community and business organizations, and have been privileged to hear frequently from University (Daytona Beach, FL) and South- an engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, Al Stern on the many free speech and civil lib- ern University (Baton Rouge, LA), will face Bobbie has served as a mentor, professional erties issues about which I have had to make off against collegiate baseball powerhouses development advisor and friend to aspiring decisions. He has also worked closely with me UCLA and USC. The participation of HBCUs young people and colleagues. Bobbie is also in helping to build bridges across the gaps in the Urban Invitational is part of MLB’s one of only seven women inducted into the which divide people both in the Middle East ongoing diversity and youth initiatives. Girl Scouts Hall of Frame for Women in Tech- and in Greater Cleveland. ‘‘The Urban Invitational Baseball Tour- nament is a part of our continued focus on nology. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join reviving the majesty of baseball in the Afri- Dr. Joyce Wilson—Dr. Wilson has worked in me in recognizing Al Stern, who has been a can American community,’’ said Major social work for over 35 years, founding the leader in Cleveland, a peace-maker, and an League Baseball Executive Vice President of first External Employee Assistance Program inspiration for engaged, global citizenship. Operations Jimmie Lee Solomon. ‘‘This which has saved hundreds of people from los- f tournament, along with the other programs ing their jobs while also improving their lives. at the MLB Urban Youth Academy, the Civil She volunteered with many community Boards HONORING ANDREW WESLY Rights Game and many of our other efforts, and Committees to share her personal and SAWYER is reflective of the League’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and engagement of our professional skills. nation’s young people. Our goal is to make Fay Yao—Ms Yao has been the librarian at HON. SAM GRAVES sure that every child who wants to play base- Rio Grande High School for over 15 years, OF MISSOURI ball has an opportunity to do so.’’ where she has shown constant support and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tournament games will be played at the MLB Urban Youth Academy, USC’s Dedeaux dedication to the students and staff. She is a Monday, March 31, 2008 supporter of the Science department, pro- Field and UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium viding updates and expansion of the science Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly beginning Friday, February 29 and con- reference material. She has served as a men- pause to recognize Andrew Wesly Sawyer of tinuing through Sunday, March 2. Both games on Saturday, March 1, 2008, will be tor to a number of students while always im- Blue Springs, Missouri. Andrew is a very spe- cial young man who has exemplified the finest played at the MLB Urban Youth Academy proving the school’s library to benefit all. and broadcast live on ESPN2. Fans attending f qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- on that day will also be entertained by a live ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- performance of Southern University’s, IN RECOGNITION OF AL STERN ica, Troop 1175, and earning the most pres- ‘‘Human Jukebox’’ and USC’s Trojan March- tigious award of Eagle Scout. ing Band, as they bring their unique musical HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Andrew has been very active with his troop, performances to Compton, California. Be- thune-Cookman University and Southern OF OHIO participating in many scout activities. Over the University baseball teams will square off IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years Andrew has been involved with scouting, he has not only earned numerous against each other at 1 p.m. (PST) on Sun- Monday, March 31, 2008 day at the Academy. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ‘‘ESPN is proud to be associated with Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ily, peers, and community. Major League Baseball’s urban initiatives,’’ today in recognition of Al Stern, a person who Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join said Len DeLuca, ESPN Senior Vice Presi- has dedicated his life to free speech and culti- me in commending Andrew Wesly Sawyer for dent, Programming and Acquisitions. ‘‘The

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He assisted in the construction of MLB to celebrate baseball’s cultural his- the Amtrak Consolidated National Operations each member of the PSU men’s basketball tory.’’ Center, the Chase Center on the Riverfront, team individually, beginning with Head Coach Tickets to the games being played at the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, the Ken Bone, Assistant Head Coach Tyler MLB Urban Youth Academy will be available Riverwalk, Christina Landing, and the Justison Geving, Assistant Coaches Curtis Allen and for purchase on game day for $5. Proceeds Landing. Mike also worked to bring AAA Mid- Eric Harper, and Director of Basketball Oper- from the ticket sale will benefit the Major Atlantic’s headquarters to the Wilmington river- ations Tyler Coston. Furthermore, I congratu- League Baseball Urban Youth Academy, front. late the 2007–2008 PSU Viking’s: Kyle which is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corpora- Coston, Brian Curtis, Jeremiah Dominguez, tion. Mike was born and raised in Wilmington, ‘‘On behalf of our team, I would like to say Delaware. He attended Archmere Academy, Justynn Hammond, Deonte Huff, Jaime Jones, how honored we are to have been invited to where he currently serves on the board of di- Lucas Dupree, Tyrell Mara, J.R. Moore, Scott an event like this, especially in its first rectors. He graduated from the University of Morison, Andre Murray, Phil Nelson, Mickey year,’’ said Bethune-Cookman Coach Mervyl St. Joseph’s, where he earned his bachelor’s Polis, Julius Thomas, Alex Tiefenthaler and Melendez. ‘‘We hope that the Urban Invita- degree in public administration. Mike serves Dominic Waters. tional Baseball Tournament continues to Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to grow and more people notice what Major on the National Alumni Board for St. Joseph’s and was honored with the Ignatius Award in join me in congratulating these outstanding League Baseball is doing for college baseball young men. On behalf of the entire State of and Historically Black Colleges.’’ 1995 for outstanding alumni involvement and ‘‘Our program is very excited to represent service. Mike also attended the Fels Center of Oregon, congratulations and good luck. Go Vi- UCLA in the tournament at the MLB Acad- Government at the University of Pennsylvania. kings. emy,’’ said UCLA coach John Savage. ‘‘We Being a Delaware native, Mike has contrib- f are honored to be able to play in the inau- uted many years of service to the State of IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF gural event. Our players are looking forward Delaware. He currently sits on the board of di- to the exciting weekend of baseball.’’ MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS Major League Baseball is committed to ad- rectors for the Latin American Community dressing the issue of African American par- Center, the Delaware Stadium Corporation, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the Friends of the Woodlawn Library, the ticipation in professional baseball. Through OF OHIO Reviving Baseball in the hinder Cities pre- Riverfront Wilmington Improvement District, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sented by KPMG and the establishment of and the Rivers Edge Community Development the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Corporation. Not only has he been an active Monday, March 31, 2008 Academy in Compton, California, MLB has board member for numerous organizations, Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise pledged its resources to bringing urban today in recognition of the city of Middleburg youth back to America’s pastime. The inau- but Mike has also been a member of the gural Civil Rights Game in 2007 also rein- Barbelin Society and the Hawk Hoop Club. Heights, Ohio on the occasion of the twentieth forced the League’s dedication by paying I acknowledge Mr. Michael J. Hare for his Anniversary Salute to the City event at the tribute to legendary African-American play- many years of service and numerous contribu- award-winning Middleburg Heights community ers who broke barriers and made important tions to his community and the State of Dela- center. Evolving from the Inaugural Ball, the contributions to American society. ware. I am confident that Mike will be suc- Salute to the City event has paid tribute to in- HBCUs have long offered quality education cessful and prosperous at his new job with the dividuals, groups, and organizations that col- and athletic programs and have a proud tra- Bucchini Pollin Group. It is inspiring to see lectively work to make Middleburg Heights the dition of outstanding baseball players. Hall pride of Ohio and its residents. of Farrier Lou Brock, former most valuable such an active and influential member of our player Andre Dawson and current Milwaukee community remain committed to the better- Since years before even the Salute to the Brewers star Rickie Weeks, all rose from ment of Delaware. City began, Middleburg Heights would not HBCUs. Twelve HBCU players were selected f have been the incredible city that it is today in the MLB 2007 First-Year Player Draft. without the leadership, service, and vision of Through the annual Urban Invitational TRIBUTE TO PORTLAND STATE Mayor Gary Starr. In his work as mayor since Baseball Tournament, MLB hopes to help UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL 1981 and councilman for several years prior, these programs revitalize baseball in the Af- TEAM Gary has paved the way for present and fu- rican American community. ture community and economic enhancements The MLB Urban Youth Baseball Academy encompasses more than 15 acres on the cam- HON. DAVID WU to the City of Middleburg Heights. I applaud pus of El Camino College, Compton Center, OF OREGON his dedication and strong commitment of the the Academy is a state-of-the-art facility IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people of Middleburg Heights. featuring four fields including a show field, I stand with the Salute to the City com- batting cages and other training facilities. Monday, March 31, 2008 mittee, including founding committee members The Academy operates on a year-round basis, Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Darlene Kobask and Lona Gruber, to honor offering free baseball and softball instruc- congratulate the Portland State University Mayor Gary Starr, all members of the Middle- tion, as well as clinics to youth throughout men’s basketball team on achieving their first- burg Heights City Council—including Council Southern California. ever birth to the NCAA Division I Champion- President Alan C. Budney, Councilman at f ship Tournament. The Vikings capped off their Large James F. Sheppard, Councilman at IN HONOR OF MICHAEL J. HARE historic season with a 67–51 win in the Big Large Tim Ali, Ward 1 Councilman David Sky Conference Championship game over Bortolotto, and Ward 4 Councilman Raymond HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE Northern Arizona University at the Rose Gar- G. Guttman—and the employees of all city de- den in Portland. PSU finished their regular partments. OF DELAWARE season with a 23–9 record, and were Together with the Salute to the City com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES undefeated in the Big Sky Conference Tour- mittee, I also honor the contributions of other Monday, March 31, 2008 nament. On Sunday, the Vikings will learn who groups and organizations serving residents of Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with they will play in the first round of the ‘‘Big Middleburg Heights, including the American great pleasure that I rise today to recognize Dance.’’ Association of Retired Persons, the Berea City Michael J. Hare, deputy director of the River- The NCAA Tournament is one of the great School District, the Middleburg Heights Wom- front Development Corporation of Delaware. institutions in all of collegiate sports. It brings en’s Club, the Friends of the Library, the Mid- Mike has been an important figure there since together the best college teams from across dleburg Heights Kiwanis Club, the Middleburg April 1996, but has decided to take a new di- our Nation to compete for basketball’s greatest Heights Community Council, the Tri-City Sen- rection and join the Bucchini Pollin Group. prize. Oregon is proud of every one of these ior Center, Southwest Adult Day Care, the Mike will be working on the new soccer sta- outstanding young men and their coaches. Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce, dium in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is also fitting that we should take this op- the Middleburg Heights Historical Society, the Mike started working for the Delaware Eco- portunity to recognize the entire Portland State Middleburg Heights Veterans Memorial Com- nomic Development office in 1989. After 6 community. As Oregon’s largest university, mittee, the Rotary Club of Middleburg Heights,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.001 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS March 31, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E441 the Southwest General Health System and residents who trusted his judgment, respected DAY OF SPANISH LANGUAGE Foundation, and The Optimist Club. his extraordinary common sense, and enjoyed JOURNALISM, IN HONOR OF Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join his presence. JUSTO DE LARA me in recognizing all of those who make the During his 20 years with the Capitol Police, City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, the wonder- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN ful place it is to live and work and a city Officer Wilkes served a key role in protecting Members of Congress, the President, Vice OF FLORIDA known for its rich, community-driven history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f President, and visiting dignitaries. Monday, March 31, 2008 In fact, Frank was awarded a Certificate of HONORING MICHAEL REESE KELLY Commendation for apprehending and sub- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I duing a suspect who was attempting to phys- would like to express my sentiment that March 26, 2008, should be designated as ‘‘Spanish HON. SAM GRAVES ically assault then-Vice President Dan Quayle. OF MISSOURI Language Journalism Day in honor of Justo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to joining the Capitol Police force, Offi- de Lara.’’ cer Wilkes served for 9 years in the United Jose de Armas y Cardenas, who wrote Monday, March 31, 2008 States Air Force. Among other things, he was under the pseudonym of Justo de Lara, was a Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly an administrative executive support manager, distinguished journalist, poet, and author. As a pause to recognize Michael Reese Kelly of and served as liaison between the Office of result of his contributions, the Cuban depart- Blue Springs, Missouri. Michael is a very spe- the Secretary of the Air Force, the White ment store chain El Encanto named their jour- cial young man who has exemplified the finest House, the State Department, and the CIA to nalism award, the most prestigious award of qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- ensure the proper exchange of critical, time- its kind in Cuba, the Justo de Lara Prize for ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Spanish Journalistic Excellence. This award urgent information. ica, Troop 1692, and earning the most pres- was given out from 1934 until Fidel Castro’s tigious award of Eagle Scout. Madam Speaker, those of us who enjoy the communist takeover in 1959. Michael has been very active with his troop, protection of the Capitol Police force—Mem- His fluency in Spanish, English, Italian, and participating in many scout activities. Over the bers of Congress, government officials, and French and his love for reading and literature many years Michael has been involved with the general public who visit the Capitol com- fueled his own desire to write. At an early age, scouting, he has not only earned numerous plex—take their presence and their profes- he was a prolific author and journalist. He merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- sionalism for granted far too often. worked during the Spanish-American War as a ily, peers, and community. special envoy for the Sun in 1898, serving as Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join The truth is, we owe our Capitol Police offi- an official translator between Cuban General me in commending Michael Reese Kelly for cers—people like Frank Wilkes—a real debt of Calixto Garcia and Lt. Colonel Theodore Roo- his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of gratitude for doing such an important, often- sevelt. Jose de Armas y Cardenas was also America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- times complicated job with great dedication the only person of Spanish-speaking origin ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. and commitment. named by the Government of England in 1916 f Thus, today, I again want to thank Frank for to be a member of the commission respon- sible for the tricentennial celebration of William RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE his two decades of service to the Capitol Po- Shakespeare. SERVICE OF CAPITOL POLICE lice and our Nation, and to wish him all the Due to his legacy and example to countless OFFICER FRANK W. WILKES best in his future endeavors. generations, March 26, 2008, should be des- ignated as ‘‘Spanish Language Journalism HON. STENY H. HOYER f Day in honor of Justo de Lara,’’ in recognition OF MARYLAND PRAISING TONYA KINLOW FOR of the excellence in journalism that Jose de IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WORKING TO IMPROVE DC Armas y Cardenas achieved during his life Monday, March 31, 2008 SCHOOLS AS OMBUDSMAN and his love of literature, of the excellence in journalism that the award in his honor contin- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, today I want ued to recognize after his death, and of the to recognize and thank one of my constitu- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL hope for such continued excellence today and ents, Frank W. Wilkes of Clinton, Maryland, for in the future. his outstanding service to the United States OF NEW YORK f Congress, the Members who serve here, and the entire Capitol Hill community over the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two decades. Monday, March 31, 2008 I also want to thank and acknowledge his HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH family—his beautiful wife of 30 years, Pau- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA lette, and his sons, Trevor and his wife to note the work Tonya Kinlow has undertaken IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Delania, and Frank W. Wilkes III. as the District’s Ombudsman for Schools. That Monday, March 31, 2008 After 20 years of service with the Capitol office provides a venue for parents, teachers, Police, Officer Wilkes retired recently and will and students to voice their frustrations and Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise move into a new phase in his life. dissatisfaction with the low-performing school today to congratulate Mayor Alan Autry upon For most of his last years of service, Officer being named the Armenian National Commit- system, and to have investigations launched in Wilkes served as the officer on duty at the tee’s ‘‘Man of the Year.’’ Mayor Autry will be Senate Day Care Center, a position replete order to address those complaints. Kinlow has honored at a luncheon on Sunday, March 30, with responsibility and challenge. However, an impressive record—she, of course, once 2008, at the Armenian Community Center in what his resume does not capture is the fact worked for my office—and she demonstrates a Fresno, CA. that the children there adore their friend, ‘‘Offi- fierce commitment to service that should serve Alan Autry was born in Shreveport, LA. As cer Frank.’’ her well in her new post. a child, his family moved to the Central San In turn, Frank has been a wonderful pres- She served on the DC and State boards of Joaquin Valley and settled in the small farming ence at the day care center, watching and en- education and was a board member of the community of Riverdale, CA. He attended Riv- suring that the children go about their day education advocacy group, DC Voice. She erdale High School and received an athletic safely and securely. It’s my understanding that scholarship to the University of the Pacific in was most recently the vice president of gov- he plans to come back and read to them on Stockton, CA, where he received a bachelor’s a monthly basis as part of his ‘‘retirement’’ ernment relations for the DC Hospital Associa- degree in physical education. Upon graduating plans. tion. And as a part of the Rangel family, she from UOP, Mayor Autry played in the National Let me say, too, that I have heard from executed her tasks superbly well and with an Football League for the Green Bay Packers. more than one resident in the neighborhood unmatched attention to detail. I am proud of He spent 3 years in the NFL before retiring. that Officer Wilkes will be sorely missed; that her accomplishments and the many great After leaving the NFL, Mayor Autry turned to he was quite popular with the surrounding things she is poised to do. a career in film and television. For 22 years

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K31MR8.013 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 Mayor Autry played various roles on both the country. I valued greatly my relationship with Rather than have a vacant building downtown, big and small screen. He has continued his him; I turned to him frequently for advice and the city viewed the pending closure as an op- entertainment career through the development inspiration. He was a consummate consumer portunity to fill a longstanding need for a com- of the Autry Entertainment Group. As CEO of advocate, labor rights advocate, accomplished munity performance center. the Autry Entertainment Group, Autry con- legislator and an important figure in Ohio’s po- Since 1986, the Oroville State Theater has tinues to work to bring Fresno to the forefront litical history. undergone a significant renovation with the as a location for entertainment projects cre- Senator Metzenbaum’s steadfast support for goal of returning the facility to its original 1928 ating economic stimulus. In a desire to further consumer rights and worker protections, as operating condition. Subsequently, these ren- improve and serve the city of Fresno, he de- well as his commitment to protecting the work- ovations have brought back some of the build- cided to enter the realm of politics and enter ing class in this country, still serves as a con- ing’s most interesting visual features, including the 2000 mayoral race. stant motivation for me in my service to my the facade along Myers Street. The extensive On January 2, 2001, Mayor Autry was constituents. improvements have occurred because of sworn into office to serve as the Mayor of During his years in the Senate, Mr. Metzen- strong support by volunteers, business and Fresno. He was elected to serve a second baum introduced and passed several impor- community organizations. term that began in January 2005. While in of- tant pieces of legislation such as The Nutrition On April 5, 2008, we will all celebrate the fice, the Mayor has been active in various Information and Labeling Act of 1990 and the theater’s 80th anniversary with an event that causes with his primary focus being crime pre- Cable Act of 1992, which re-regulated cable will replicate much of the program from its vention and education reform. He has also TV rates. Following his retirement from the original ‘‘Grand Opening,’’ including a silent been active in the Armenian community of Senate, Mr. Metzenbaum served as the Chair- movie with live theater organ accompaniment. Fresno. Prior to being elected into office, he man for the Consumer Federation of America Without question, the community support of clearly stated his desire to revitalize downtown for ten years, a demonstration of his dedica- the Oroville State Theater continues to be the Fresno. By revitalizing this area of the city, tion to consumer interest. backbone of this longstanding community tra- Mayor Autry believes that ‘‘Armenia Town’’ Senator Metzenbaum will be remembered dition. With the efforts put forth by so many, would be able to thrive as it did when Arme- as a savvy businessman and staunch advo- they have ensured that the curtain will not fall nian immigrants first arrived in Fresno. In cate for Ohio’s working men and women. for their theater, but usher in a new era of the- 2005, Mayor Autry committed to building a From parking lots to newspapers and airports atrical performances. monument in Fresno dedicated to the victims his investments secured his legacy in Ohio as f of the Armenian Genocide. Mayor Autry has both an iron-willed businessman and politician. COMMENDING GRENADA ON NAM- also been a strong supporter of the Armenian He was a fearless opponent of all things re- ING ERIC GAIRY A NATIONAL Genocide Resolution. lated to special interests—if a bill did not have HERO IN ITS 34TH ANNIVERSARY Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the best interest of workers and consumers in OF INDEPENDENCE and congratulate Mayor Alan Autry upon being mind, it would not budge in the Senate. He awarded with the 2008 Armenian National was one of the greatest senators to serve this HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Committee’s ‘‘Man of the Year’’ Award. I invite country. Ohio was fortunate to be the bene- OF NEW YORK my colleagues to join me in wishing Mayor ficiaries of his service, and I was very fortu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Autry many years of continued success. nate to be the recipient of his wisdom and Monday, March 31, 2008 f guidance. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING KYLE ROBERT ELDER Madam Speaker and colleagues please join to congratulate Grenada on the commemora- me in honoring the life of Howard Metzen- tion of its political independence and to com- HON. SAM GRAVES baum, a dedicated citizen and politician of mend its selection of Eric Matthew Gairy, the OF MISSOURI Ohio, whose forceful legislative, economic and country’s first prime minister, as its first na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal contributions to this country will live tional hero. He led his country to independ- on long into the future. ence from Britain in 1974 and served out his Monday, March 31, 2008 f term amidst those politically charged and Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly tense early years. pause to recognize Kyle Robert Elder of Platte 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF OROVILLE It is imperative for a nation seeking to move City, Missouri. Kyle is a very special young STATE THEATER forward to cull its collective memory and pay man who has exemplified the finest qualities homage to the men and women whose sac- of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE rifice and heroism in the past created the op- tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop OF CALIFORNIA portunities of the present. Grenada is ap- 1249, and earning the most prestigious award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plauded for its efforts to do just that, announc- of Eagle Scout. ing along with Gairy 15 other awardees who Monday, March 31, 2008 Kyle has been very active with his troop, have stood up for the island nation over the participating in many Scout activities. Over the Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, today I course of its 34 years. Congratulations, Gre- many years Kyle has been involved with wish to join with the City of Oroville, California. nada. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the GRENADA: ERIC GAIRY NATIONAL HERO merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Oroville State Theater. ST. GEORGES’S GRENADA, CMC.—Former ily, peers, and community. Dedicated on April 7, 1928, the Oroville Prime Minister Sir Eric Matthew Gairy was Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join State Theater has served as an integral part named as the country’s first National Hero of downtown Oroville. Designed by Timothy L. and a number of outstanding nationals me in commending Kyle Robert Elder for his honoured as Grenadians celebrated 34 years accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Pflueger, one of the leading architects of the of political independence from Britain. America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- 1920s, the facility is now recognized in the Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell an- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. National Historical Register. nounced that Gairy, who became this Carib- bean country’s first Prime Minister after f The theater was originally designed for fine vaudeville acts and films. It was one of the leading the former British colony into Inde- IN REMEMBRANCE OF SENATOR last ‘‘Movie Palaces’’ built for both live and film pendence on February 7, 1974, would be the HOWARD METZENBAUM entertainment. Although movies became the nation’s first hero under the recently passed National Honours Act. main staple, live performances, talent shows, The new piece of legislation provides for 15 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH war bond drives, and school graduations con- people to be recognised annually for out- OF OHIO tinued to take place within the theater. standing services to Grenada as part of the independence celebrations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Oroville State Theater underwent sig- nificant remodeling at the direction of United Among the first batch of awardees was de- Monday, March 31, 2008 Artists. Much of the theater’s original 1928 ar- ceased Grenadian-born regional broadcaster Leslie Seon and Leslie Pierre, editor of the Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise chitectural details, including the magnificent weekly Grenadian Voice newspaper, who was today in remembrance of Howard Metzen- flag sign and marquee, were either removed made a Knight Commander for his contribu- baum, former U.S. Senator from Ohio. He was or covered. In 1986, United Artists notified the tion towards the development of the Scout a close friend to me and a great asset to this city of its intent to close and sell the theater. Movement and Journalism in the island.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.007 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS March 31, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E443 ‘‘Well I don’t know who put my name there Sassaman, longtime Tinicum Township resi- erans past and present receive needed care but I have done my part,’’ said Pierre, who dent. Ms. Sassaman is being recognized by and are never forgotten. was putting together this weekend’s edition the Tinicum Democrats on April 6th for her Jim Harris’ selfless service and dedication to when the representative of the National duty makes him a valuable asset to active Hero’s Commission made the announcement hard work and exceptional achievements in to the thousands who were attending Inde- working to better her community. duty personnel serving overseas and also vet- pendence Day celebrations at the National Born in Uhlerstown, PA in 1925, Leona erans of past wars. Jim once said ‘‘[n]o one Stadium. Sassaman has a long history of service to her really understands war until you’ve been in The other awardees announced by the community. Beginning her community involve- one. I feel it is my obligation to support them.’’ Committee include former teachers Eleanor ment, Ms. Sassaman worked for 25 years He uses this as his motivation to continue Pilgrim and Lorraine Ramdhanny who re- making parts for RCA. During this time, Ms. serving past and present members of the mili- ceived the Spice Isle Award. This award is Sassaman was an active member of the Inter- tary. awarded to two people who have rendered national Glass, Plastic, Pottery, and Allied Veterans like Jim Harris were not asked to valuable service to Grenada in any field of spend their time supporting the military. He human endeavour or for other humane ac- Workers Union, Local 173A. Ms. Sassaman tion. served as chief shop steward, union treasurer, does not do his job to win awards or to be Joel Mark and Veronica Alexis received secretary and president, laboring to make the recognized. He does it because of his past the Camerhogne Award, which is awarded to workplace safer for she and her colleagues. service in the military, for his family, and for all two citizens who rendered meritorious serv- Ms. Sassaman has also worked for years to of the citizens in this great Nation. He feels ice in the furtherance of national prestige or improve the safety of her community through obligated to continue to serve and we as a na- for gallantry. Mark was the first Grenadian her involvement with the Delaware County tion take his actions to heart—we will continue Sailor to cross the Atlantic on a solo voyage to honor those that serve in the military, now while Alexis is a retired nurse. firehouse. A member of the firehouse for over The Medal of Honour was presented to 50 years, Ms. Sassaman was involved in the and forever. Commissioner of Police Winston James; firehouse’s construction in 1958. Throughout I am also grateful of Mr. Harris’ service as former Principal Ursula Antoine and well the years, Mr. Sassaman has contributed to a member of my Veterans Advisory Board, known mas player Evelyn Mark. countless fundraising events and activities for where he provides great counsel on issues of Honorary awards, which are presented to the firehouse, such as bake sales, Friday night import to all veterans. non Grenadians whose work has impacted on spaghetti dinners, and rummage sales. Congratulations to Jim Harris on a job well the development of Grenada, went to USA done. We are grateful for your service in the citizen Rev. Melville Schaper and Formula Adding to her distinguished work, Ms. Sassaman is an active member of the political past, present, and in the future. You are a true One racer Lewis Hamilton, whose parents are American hero. from Grenada. process within her community. A member of Schaper is the founder of the St. John the Board of Elections for 30 years, Ms. f Christian Secondary School which was Sassaman was elected and served as minority IN HONOR OF ASKOUHY JALLYAN- opened here 42 years ago in one of the most clerk to the board until 2006. Ms. Sassaman VASSILIAN rural villages in the country. has been an active member of the Democratic Governor General Sir Daniel Williams was Party for many years, while also serving as a honoured with the first Companion of the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. reliable political resource for those in her com- Order of Grenada award. OF NEW JERSEY munity of any political party. In his address Prime Minister Mitchell in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dicated that the later in the year a number As her outstanding efforts show, Leona of streets and buildings will be named after Sassaman has pledged her life to helping Monday, March 31, 2008 some prominent Grenadians who have made those in her community. Through her tireless Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today significant contributions towards the island work, Ms. Sassaman has clearly bettered the to honor Askouhy Jallyan-Vassilian and her since gaining independence 34th years ago. lives of those around her. Madam Speaker, I dedication to her community and the Armenian ‘‘This Government is of the view that after 34 years of independence, it was time to de- am proud to recognize Ms. Sassaman for her people. Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian was a survivor velop a system that recognized Grenadians extraordinary accomplishments and extremely of the genocide inflicted upon the Armenian from every background all of whom have honored to serve as her Congressman. people. She was the embodiment of the en- done many different types of work in build- f during human spirit. ing our nation and shaping our society. Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian was born Askouhy ‘‘There are those who have made genuine RECOGNIZING JAMES HARRIS, Jallyan on February 12, 1914, in Orfa, Turkey. contributions to our industrial development VETERAN OF THE YEAR FOR Her mother, Khanem, had married in 1913 as a whole and who have headed up major THE CITY OF DIXON, CALI- and was 18 years old when she gave birth to initiatives in the corporate sector or who FORNIA have given outstanding service to the com- her only daughter. Khanem was widowed in munity. Our new system of national awards 1915 when her husband, Nazaret, was mur- sought to recognise them all,’’ the Prime HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER dered. Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian was able to flee Minister said. OF CALIFORNIA the horrors of genocide when she escaped On the eve of independence the main oppo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with her mother to neighboring Syria. sition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Later, Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian married her Monday, March 31, 2008 called on the Mitchell administration to husband Missak Vassilian at the age of 19. commit to naming the country’s inter- Mrs. TAUSCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise to Together they raised three sons and a daugh- national airport after former leftist prime pay tribute to James Harris, who received the ter. She was also the proud grandmother of minister Maurice Bishop. ‘‘We believe that the time has come, as Veteran of the Year award for the city of 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. this whole nation is moving towards genuine Dixon, California, on March 15, 2008. Her son, Asbed Vassilian, is currently a pro- reconciliation and an understanding of its James Harris, known as ‘‘Jim’’ by his fessor of chemistry at Rutgers, The State Uni- history, that the airport be named after the friends, began his military career in 1961. Har- versity of New Jersey, and is the head of that leader who perhaps did the most for its com- ris, now 72, served in the Air Force for 28 school’s Armenian studies program. ing into being,’’ NDC Deputy political leader, years, starting his illustrious career in the Air On October 10, 2007, Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian George Prime said. Force fire protection rescue unit. He retired attended a markup session of the House of The Point Salines International Airport from active duty in 1989, as a chief master Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs was constructed under Bishop’s administra- tion with Cuban aid. sergeant, but to this day continues his service as it worked on a resolution recognizing the to those in uniform as an advocate for vet- deplorable deprivation of human rights that oc- f erans affairs. curred during the Armenian genocide. She HONORING LEONA SASSAMAN Harris is one of the original members for the had waited 92 years for the United States Tuskegee Airmen, out of Travis Air Force Congress to recognize the genocide and suf- HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY Base. Additionally, he serves as the chairman fering that her people had endured at the OF PENNSYLVANIA of the committee that supports the new na- hands of hate and intolerance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional cemetery in Dixon, CA. Mrs. Jallyan-Vassilian passed away on Feb- In the wake of the wars in Afghanistan and ruary 27, 2008. She will be remembered for Monday, March 31, 2008 Iraq, a large number of veterans are returning her devotion to her Armenian heritage and her Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. to a nation that is grateful for their service. commitment to the cause of those Armenians Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Leona However, it is men like Harris that ensure vet- who suffered wanton violence and cruelty.

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He came from Mexico f Scouting, he has not only earned numerous with his parents, as did Maura, who is tall merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- for her 9 years and very shy. IN HONOR OF SPIKE LEE ily, peers, and community. ‘‘I want to be a teacher,’’ she said. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Tenzin, 9, was born in Tibet and was not HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH me in commending Derick Ray Bonner for his shy at all. And Shrabonti, 10, arrived in New York from Bangladesh and is proud of her OF OHIO accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- good grades. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘I love school,’’ she said. Monday, March 31, 2008 ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. That’s why ‘‘A City of Immigrants— f Dreams and Realities of Life in New York, Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise 1840–2007,’’ the history course Briscat and today in honor of distinguished producer, writ- COMMENDING THE IMMIGRANT Grolimund are teaching, is so appropriate. er-director, educator and actor, Spike Lee, AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO NEW For these kids, history is more than learning whose insightful, intelligent films have had a YORK CITY’S VIBRANCY about events that took place many years be- significant impact not only on the film industry fore they were born. but also on American political discourse. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL For them, the history of New York is their The son of a jazz musician and teacher, own and that of their parents; it is the strug- OF NEW YORK gle and the hopes and dreams of people like Shelton Lee was born in 1957 in Atlanta, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES themselves who make our city vibrant and Georgia and later moved to Brooklyn, New Monday, March 31, 2008 alive and unique. York, the setting for many of his films and ‘‘Immigration has defined the history of home of his production company, 40 Acres Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today New York City,’’ reads the introduction to and a Mule Filmworks. Mr. Lee learned the to express my delight that immigrants have the curriculum of ‘‘A City of Immigrants,’’ value of film as a tool of social commentary carved out a sacrosanct place in the American which was developed by the LaGuardia and and developed his film making skills while at- story and accordingly introduce a New York Wagner Archives of LaGuardia Community tending Morehouse College, where he made Daily News piece showcasing that contribu- College. This became even more evident for the stu- his first student film. He also took film courses tion. The vivacity and freshness that come dents on Tuesday, when three of the people at Clark Atlanta University and later earned a with a heavy immigrant population has been a they had been studying in class—all of whom degree from Tish School of Arts graduate film defining characteristic of New York City—and have their immigrant experiences chronicled program at New York University. Through his we have been the better for it. We define our- in the fourth-grade curriculum of ‘‘A City of films and ability to capture the attention of au- selves as a city of immigrants and recognize Immigrants’’—came to visit them. diences everywhere, Mr. Lee’s films such as the importance of the Statue of Liberty as a Esther Levine, born in 1919, was the daugh- ‘‘Do the Right Thing’’ and ‘‘Malcolm X’’ have symbol of what has helped make our city ter of Morris Levine, one of millions of East- been used as vehicles to significantly raise great. We live immersed in a potpourri of cul- ern European Jews who fled religious perse- cution from the 1880s through the 1920s. levels of social awareness about a variety of ture, all components distinctly American but She told the children about her father, who important social and political issues that con- each with flair and a kaleidoscopic beauty. became a traveling salesman, about Dora, tinue to plague American culture and society. Our children have benefitted most from this her mother, and their life on Essex St. on a He has revolutionized the role of Black tal- variety, learning not just from their teachers, very different lower East Side of Manhattan. ent in cinema. Widely regarded as one of to- but from a diverse cast of neighbors and Juan Rodrı´guez, a graphic designer at day’s premier American filmmakers, Mr. Lee is peers. The February 14 article—‘‘Immigrants’ LaGuardia, a Dominican immigrant in his a frontrunner in the ‘‘do it yourself school’’ of Stories Not Foreign to Kids’’—narrates the mid-30s, dreamed of being a baseball player. independent films. His most recent work, story of a New York classroom filled with The kids were fascinated by his tale of play- ‘‘When the Levees Broke,’’ a ground breaking ing pelota with a glove made from cardboard Americans, through and through, all with an- in his native country when he was about documentary focusing on the plight of Ameri- cestral ties to foreign nations. This newest their age. cans stranded in New Orleans after Hurricane generation will inherit this country far better Fern Kahn, a former associate dean at Katrina, has garnered rave reviews and is equipped to be citizens of the world than gen- LaGuardia, told the children about her life considered by many to be the definitive ac- erations before them. They are bound by a in New York in the 1950s, when she arrived count of that catastrophic event. fervid love and allegiance to America, their from Jamaica to study at NYU. But it was Mr. Lee’s trend-setting filmmaking, acting, home, married with a sensitivity and respect when she spoke about her native country, and groundbreaking producing are just a few for our global neighbors. and how she kept close ties with its culture, of the contributions he has made to greater that the children could not stop asking ques- It is a good day in America when our com- tions. American culture throughout his career. He monalities bind us, and our differences bring ‘‘Many fourth- and fifth-graders, especially has not only paved the way for numerous us that much closer. those in public schools in Queens, are mem- filmmakers, but has also positively changed IMMIGRANTS’ STORIES NOT FOREIGN TO KIDS bers of these ethnic groups,’’ said Richard public conversations on many social issues. It’s a wonder immigrants in the U.S. Lieberman, the archives director. ‘‘By invit- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join haven’t been blamed for global warming. ing Fern, Juan and Esther to speak to the me in honoring the talented and inspirational After all, from the crumbling economy to in- class, the children will gain an under- producer and director, Spike Lee, whose ge- creases in crime, they’ve been accused of just standing of their own place in history and nius will continue to touch the lives of genera- about every other of society’s ills. the important role they play in American so- ciety.’’ tions to come. Which is why walking on Tuesday into teachers Joe Briscat and Kristen They, these diverse New York children, f Grolimund’s fourth-grade class at Public will be the doctors, pilots and teachers of the future. And they will keep writing the his- HONORING DERICK RAY BONNER School 199 in Long Island City was so uplift- ing. Their students are lively, smart, curious tory of our vibrant and unique city, which is, and diverse, everything you would expect after all is said and done, their own story. HON. SAM GRAVES from New York kids. And as it can happen f OF MISSOURI only in this city, particularly in Queens, PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they—or their parents—come from 11 dif- ferent countries. Monday, March 31, 2008 ‘‘Raise your hand if your parents came HON. STEVE COHEN Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly from a foreign country,’’ the group of 24 9- and 10-year-olds was asked. All the students OF TENNESSEE pause to recognize Derick Ray Bonner of did. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kearney, Missouri. Derick is a very special There was Anita, a self-assured 9-year-old Monday, March 31, 2008 young man who has exemplified the finest with big green eyes who wants to be a doc- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- tor. A Muslim, she was wearing a beautiful Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- gold head scarf. March 12, I was unable to vote on roll No. 126

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MIKE THOMPSON of America and for his efforts put forth in and Dolores Huerta, who, as co-founder of the OF CALIFORNIA achieving the highest distinction of Eagle United Farm Workers Union, helped secure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout. fair wages and working conditions for thou- Monday, March 31, 2008 f sands of rural and urban workers. In our very own House of Representatives, Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam PERSONAL EXPLANATION the list of heroes includes the first woman in Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good the U.S. Congress, Rep. Jeannette Rankin, friend and former high school classmate, Wil- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY and Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman liam D. ‘‘Bill’’ White, who has retired from the OF CALIFORNIA elected to the U.S. Congress who later be- Napa County District Attorney’s Office after 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come the first female and black Presidential years of dedicated public service in law en- Monday, March 31, 2008 candidate. It includes our very Speaker, forcement. NANCY PELOSI, who last year became the first Bill grew up near Lake Berryessa in Napa Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on March woman elected to lead this grand Chamber. County and attended a small county elemen- 12, 2008, I was unavoidably detained and was My district, New York’s 15th Congressional tary school that was variously housed in a not able to record my votes for rollcall Nos. District, is not without its share of accom- county roads building, a laundromat, and a 135–142. plished heroines. It is home to accomplished teacher’s home before a proper elementary Had I been present I would have voted: roll- community leaders like Dr. Ramona school was built. When he moved to the ‘‘city call No. 135—‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Table the Herna´ndez, Director of the Dominican Studies schools’’ in St. Helena, he prospered. He was Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair; rollcall No. Institute at the City University of New York; on the high school football and track teams, 136—‘‘yes’’—On Approving the Journal; roll- technology advocate Dr. Georgina Falu´, was both vice president and president of the call No. 137—‘‘yes’’—Kilpatrick of Michigan founder and president of the Falu´ Foundation; Student Body Council and Model U.N. rep- Substitute Amendment; rollcall No. 138— prominent Harlem physician and activist Dr. resentative. ‘‘yes’’—Lee of California Substitute Amend- Muriel Marjorie Petioni; and Susan Susman, Bill began his law enforcement career short- ment; rollcall No. 139—‘‘present’’—Call of the founder of the Preserve West Park North Coa- ly after he graduated from St. Helena High House; rollcall No. 140—‘‘no’’—Ryan of Wis- lition, who is an active member of the Mitchell School. He enrolled in Napa Valley College consin Substitute Amendment; rollcall No. Lama Residents Coalition and fierce housing and soon thereafter joined the campus police 141—‘‘yes’’—Revising the congressional activist. These are just some of the extraor- force. Budget for the United States Government for dinary residents whose accomplishments In 1973 Bill began working for the Calistoga fiscal year 2008, establishing the congres- sometimes go unnoticed by the media but who Police Department as a patrolman and as a sional budget for the United States Govern- are working continually to improve the lives of police dispatcher and later worked as a patrol- ment for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth ap- their families and their communities. man with the Suisun Police Department in So- propriate budgetary levels for fiscal years So Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my lano County. Bill joined the Napa County 2010 through 2013; and rollcall No. 142— distinguished colleagues join me in recog- Sheriffs Department in 1977 and distinguished ‘‘yes’’—Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice nizing the contributions made and realities himself over the next 18 years as a patrol of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the faced by women in the month of March and deputy, narcotics investigator, and homicide Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on every day of the year. It is an effort that will investigator. Terror. bring us one step closer to a Nation that not He joined the Napa County District Attor- f only values equality and justice but is also ney’s Office as an investigator in 1995, later firmly committed to securing it for all. becoming supervising investigator in 2004 and HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY ALL chief investigator in 2005. In these years he YEAR AROUND f became an expert in domestic violence and homicide investigations. In the course of his HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL REBUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE career he has worked on more than 3,000 do- OF NEW YORK mestic violence cases and became a court-ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RUSS CARNAHAN proved expert in investigating these crimes. Monday, March 31, 2008 OF MISSOURI Madam Speaker, Bill White has provided an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, today I rise invaluable service to the people of Napa Monday, March 31, 2008 County for many years, and it is fitting and to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing proper to honor him today and wish him well the everlasting accomplishments and contribu- Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, with an in his retirement. tions of women as we look to celebrate Na- economic slowdown looming and the war in f tional Women’s History beyond the month of Iraq draining billions of dollars in public re- March. sources every week, a strong Federal budget HONORING BRIGHAM MATTHEW This year’s theme, as resolved by the will give families the help they need to weath- BARZEE House of Representatives on March 4, 2008, er tough times and prepare for a prosperous was to increase awareness and knowledge of future. HON. SAM GRAVES women’s involvement in history. It is an effort A budget that invests in America’s future will OF MISSOURI that is long overdue. Women have been pillars direct federal funding to where it’s needed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in our communities for centuries despite the most, especially health care, education, hous- sexism and discrimination that have limited ing, nutrition, job training and other priorities Monday, March 31, 2008 their opportunities to succeed across all fields that promote economic growth and expand op- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly and disciplines. Their stories are undeniably portunity. pause to recognize Brigham Matthew Barzee woven in the fabric of our history, from colo- A budget resolution that invests in America’s of Kansas City, Missouri. Brigham is a very nial times up through today. future will include bold new investments in special young man who has exemplified the The fight of our sisters and mothers to over- high-quality, affordable health care; strong finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by come stereotypes and other obstacles has public education; infrastructure and the devel- taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of helped carry out the promise of our democ- opment of clean energy sources to end our America, Troop 2137, and earning the most racy and drawn us closer to a more perfect dependence on foreign oil. It also means an prestigious award of Eagle Scout. union. The names of those who have broken end to the costly war in Iraq, and the repeal Brigham has been very active with his troop, through the barriers of the status quo include of President Bush’s irresponsible tax breaks participating in many scout activities. Over the Harriet Tubman, whose stewardship of the Un- for those who don’t need or want them.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.014 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 We should also be providing tax relief and ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- years of service and numerous contributions help to struggling families and veterans; in- ica, Troop 1249, and earning the most pres- to the State of Delaware. She is an excellent crease homeland security funding; and reject tigious award of Eagle Scout. role model for those who aspire to serve their the President’s cuts to our first responders. Zachary has been very active with his troop, community through both public office and pri- A budget that invests in America’s future will participating in many scout activities. Over the vate service. She is a true trailblazer in every succeed only with broad support in Congress. many years Zachary has been involved with respect. I encourage my distinguished colleagues to scouting, he has not only earned numerous f support this proposed budget to rebuild Amer- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ica’s future. ily, peers, and community. HONORING MARGARET TRUMAN DANIELS AND HER LIFETIME OF f Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Zachary Anthony Layton ACHIEVEMENTS FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in SPEECH OF HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL achieving the highest distinction of Eagle OF NEW YORK HON. RON PAUL Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS f Monday, March 31, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF PRISCILLA Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Friday, March 14, 2008 RAKESTRAW, 24TH TRAILBLAZER to honor Margaret Truman Daniels, the daugh- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition AWARD RECIPIENT ter of a great American President and a pop- to this latest attempt to undermine our per- ular mystery novelist whose source of grace sonal liberties and violate the Fourth Amend- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE and inimitable talent was no mystery. Her ment of the Constitution. This bill will allow the OF DELAWARE strong-willed parents, President Harry S. Tru- federal government to engage in the bulk col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man and his wife Bess, instilled in her a depth lection of American citizens’ communications. of character and a penchant for independence Monday, March 31, 2008 In effect, it means that any American may that remained with her a lifetime. She was have his electronic communications monitored Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with their beloved only child who made a name for without a search warrant. great pleasure that I rise today to recognize herself in the entertainment business—staking As such, the bill clearly violates the Fourth Ms. Priscilla Rakestraw, who is the recipient of a claim in the worlds of music, television, Amendment, which states: The Agenda for Delaware Women’s 24th Trail- radio, and books, and even establishing her ‘‘The right of the people to be secure in their blazer Award. Priscilla was selected for this own brand of critically-acclaimed Washington- persons, houses, papers, and effects, against award because of her pioneer roles in formu- based mystery novels. unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not lating corporate policy, community service, She was a longtime New York resident, and be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but politics, and Government. we are proud to have called her one of our upon probable cause, supported by Oath or During her career in human resources at the own. The breadth of her talent and the legacy affirmation, and particularly describing the DuPont Company, Priscilla was instrumental in she sought to preserve set her apart, and that place to be searched, and the persons or developing substance abuse and sexual har- is what we celebrate today. things to be seized.’’ assment programs for DuPont. These pro- f The assurances in this bill that Americans grams gained recognition nationwide, eventu- will not have their communications monitored ally resulting in their adoption at DuPont loca- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- without warrant are unconvincing. The bill tions throughout the United States. Due to NIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISH- merely states that the government should do Priscilla’s foresight and persistence, DuPont MENT OF THE SPRINGFIELD, its best to avoid monitoring Americans if pos- was able to provide assistance aimed at eradi- MISSOURI, POLICE DEPARTMENT sible. We have seen how meaningless such cating harmful behaviors in the workplace. qualified prohibitions have been as we recount After leaving DuPont, Priscilla continued to HON. ROY BLUNT the abuses over the past several years. use her skills and passion as a leader to ad- OF MISSOURI Just today, we read in the news that the vance causes for organizations she feels IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strongly about. She is active in raising funds federal government has massively abused its Monday, March 31, 2008 ability to monitor us by improperly targeting for various community, church, and charitable Americans through the use of ‘‘national secu- organizations. As development director for Wil- Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise today rity letters.’’ Apparently some 60 percent of the mington College, Priscilla played a vital part in to pay tribute to the Springfield, Missouri, Po- more than 50,000 national security letters tar- raising funds to expand the university by ac- lice Department as this year it celebrates 150 geted Americans, rather than foreign terrorists, quiring new college sites. As development di- years of distinguished service to a grateful for surveillance. rector for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coali- community. This is what happens when we begin down tion, she has raised funds for a new, more In truth, the department actually traces its the slippery slope of giving up our constitu- conveniently located facility. She has served origins as far back as 1829, when Campbell tional rights for the promise of more security. on a number of boards, including Goodwill, the township, which would later become Spring- When we come to accept that the government Ministry of Caring, the East Side Charter field, was laid out and initially settled. Twenty can spy on us without a court order we have School, and the annual auction for the Em- years later, the community’s first constable come to accept tyranny. manuel Dining Room, where she raised over was appointed by a population consisting of a I urge my colleagues to reject this and all $500,000 to provide food to those in need. small group of families living on the outer legislation that allows Americans to be spied An advocate for women in politics and Gov- edges of the wilderness. Law and order, of on without a properly issued warrant. ernment, Priscilla has long encouraged sorts, having been established, the population f women to pursue positions in politics, she her- of Springfield grew rapidly as more families self having extensive experience in the polit- sought new challenges and opportunities in HONORING ZACHARY ANTHONY ical arena. Priscilla has held leadership posi- the beauty of the Ozarks. LAYTON tions in more than 120 campaigns, both at the To keep up with a growing settlement, national and State levels. She is presently the Springfield formally created a small police HON. SAM GRAVES longest serving member of the Republican Na- force in 1858—consisting of a marshal and OF MISSOURI tional Committee, having held the position of two junior officers. Thus began in earnest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Delaware’s Republican National Committee- what would later be recognized as one of the woman since the age of 27. She will attend most effective and efficient community law en- Monday, March 31, 2008 the National Convention this year, as usual, forcement agencies in the country. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly and is a member of the Arrangements Com- By the end of the 19th century, the chief of pause to recognize Zachary Anthony Layton of mittee and chair of the Convention’s Entertain- the Springfield Police Department was col- Platte City, Missouri. Zachary is a very special ment Committee. lecting a stout salary of $50 a month, and offi- young man who has exemplified the finest I want to publicly thank, recognize and ac- cers were making a whole lot less. And if the qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- knowledge Priscilla Rakestraw for her many pay didn’t scare them away, the department’s

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It would be 50 since. f years and the passage of new Federal work The Springfield Police Department began HONORING RONALD THOMAS laws before officers saw a 5-day work week, housing prisoners in 1874, welcoming their cli- CUNNINGHAM and another extended period of time before ents in a 15x30 foot wooden building with a Springfield voters would approve the first pen- dirt floor. The jail was located immediately sion plan for police officers and firemen. west of the downtown business district, and is HON. SAM GRAVES The first telephone arrived at the Springfield the site of the present day Calaboose, home OF MISSOURI headquarters in 1898, and 2 years later a of the department’s Police Museum and Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transport vehicle, dubbed the ‘‘Black Maria’’ Central Substation. At the turn of the 20th Monday, March 31, 2008 and the ‘‘Hoodlum Wagon,’’ was put into use. century, it wasn’t unusual to see intoxicated Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly The first automobile, a Studebaker, didn’t roll partygoers hauled to jail in a wheelbarrow. pause to recognize Ronald Thomas into the station until 1910—but all beats would Tough to get a DUI on three wheels, after all. Cunningham of Blue Springs, Missouri. Ronald be covered by foot patrol into the 1960s. But after nearly 130 years in the jail business, is a very special young man who has exempli- Under the leadership of Lieutenant Sam the Springfield Police Department transferred fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- Robards, the Springfield Police entered a new all incarceration responsibilities to the Greene ership by taking an active part in the Boy era in 1940 by establishing an integrated po- County jail complex. Scouts of America, Troop 1763, and earning lice academy, creating a gun range, upgrading The department headquarters have moved the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. its weapons cache, and making mandatory a several times over the past century and a Ronald has been very active with his troop, program of in-service training. The new gadg- half—each time in response to a growing pop- participating in many scout activities. Over the ets of the 20th century that changed everyday ulation and the demand for more police serv- many years Ronald has been involved with life in America also enhanced the abilities and ices. From near Park Central Square and scouting, he has not only earned numerous effectiveness of the police department. West College Street in the late 1800s and fi- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Nearly 100 years after the first patrol car nally into two modern stations on East Chest- ily, peers, and community. went into service, modern patrol vehicles nut Expressway near city hall and on Battle- Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join today are enclosed, climate controlled, and field Road, police headquarters are designed me in commending Ronald Thomas equipped with laptop computers, cellular tele- to be high security, limited-access facilities to Cunningham for his accomplishments with the phones, and radios that provide instant con- accommodate the logistical needs of a grow- Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put tact between officers and commanders. As ing police force—and an ever-growing commu- forth in achieving the highest distinction of one would expect, this technology has had a nity. Eagle Scout. real and immediate impact. In 2003, the Committee of the International f Last year, the Springfield Police Department Association of Chiefs of Police announced the responded to more than 100,000 calls for Springfield Police Department was a finalist in ASSESSING THE 2008 OUTLOOK FOR service and investigated more than 15,000 re- a worldwide competition recognizing out- THE CARIBBEAN ported crimes. Just to give you some perspec- standing community policing initiatives—a first tive, traffic enforcement didn’t begin as an ob- for any police force in the State of Missouri. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ligation of law enforcement until after World That same year, the Springfield Police Depart- OF NEW YORK War I—with one Springfield officer, on foot, di- ment was granted full accreditation status by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recting horseless carriages at the corner of a national commission for the third consecu- Monday, March 31, 2008 Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street. The tive year. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today modern day Springfield Police force worked As much as things have changed over 150 to acknowledge the challenges the Caribbean 9,000 traffic accidents last year and issued years, some things have not. Just as in 1858, faces in this coming year by introducing the more than 53,000 traffic citations. officers put their lives on the line for their editorial, ‘‘Looking to 2008 for Improved Eco- Today, officers use small, highly sophisti- friends, families, and neighbors each and nomic and Social Conditions,’’ published in the cated surveillance equipment to both prevent every day. And just as in the past, the com- New York CARIB News on January 8. The ar- crimes and prosecute criminals. Cutting-edge munity of Springfield thanks those officers for ticle posits that the area will have to rely on science in forensic laboratories is now an es- their service, and forever honors the heroes the economic gains of the last few years, as sential part of crime solving. Officers of 1858 that have fallen in the line of duty. it faces rising inflation and an economy that would marvel at the sophistication of the 21st Though not long, the list of officers killed will prove to be less robust. It hails the Carib- century law enforcement technologies being while on the job reminds us every day of the bean Single Market and Economy as vital and employed every day by the Springfield P.D. solemn commitment others have made—and argues that efforts to strengthen it should help Other new scientific advances prompted the continue to make—to safeguard our security. the region stave off the grim economic picture. creation of the Bureau of Identification, which Starting with Campbell Township Constable It notes that the impact of rising crime, particu- started taking fingerprints and photographs of Jacob Baughman in 1871, nine Springfield of- larly homicides, merits acknowledgement and all suspects in 1925. In the latter part of the ficers have made the ultimate sacrifice. Four solutions, perhaps by tackling those social century, the six-shooter was replaced by 9mm officers were killed in the 20th century’s single conditions—a pervasive drug trade, the flurry semiautomatic handguns; automatic weapons deadliest law enforcement shoot-out on of guns, and poverty—that are fueling that and bulletproof vests were added and a tac- record—referred to by most as ‘‘The Young rise. tical weapons squad became permanent addi- Massacre.’’ Also killed in that epic 1932 battle As steadfast allies of the Caribbean, we tions to the force. Mace, batons, and riot hel- with the Young brothers was the Greene friends of the Caribbean in this House should mets were issued for the first time in the County sheriff, as well as his deputy. stay abreast of all developments out of the re- 1960s. To respond to the rising tide of illegal Today, our police officers serve as our first gion, with a ready hand, an open heart, and drugs, the Springfield Police Department cre- line of defense against a new and evolving an attentive ear. ated a narcotics unit in the 1970s. threat—terrorism. The world is a much more LOOKING TO 2008 FOR IMPROVED ECONOMIC AND Other innovations in law enforcement were dangerous place today than it was in 1829, SOCIAL CONDITIONS, CARIBBEAN REGION EX- realized in 1959, when the department first and there are those—both homegrown and PECTS TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS OF RECENT formed the Police Dog Unit, P.D.U., with three foreign—who would like nothing more than to YEARS officers and three dogs. The unit was dis- visit harm upon the American people. It will be The World Bank has warned of a slowdown banded in 1979, only to be reestablished in local police who likely detect and face that in economic growth in the Caribbean while 1994. Women became part of the Springfield threat first. the United Nations considers it the Year of Police Department in 1914 when Margaret For all they have done over the last 150 the Potato at a time when food prices throughout the region, indeed, the world Hull was enlisted as the first commissioned years—and continue to do to this very day— have gone through the roof. policewoman, charged with handling female I want to express my sincere appreciation and By the middle of the first month of the prisoners. Sixty-two years later, the first fe- thanks to the Springfield Police Department, year, Barbadians would have selected a polit- male officer was sworn in to work as a patrol and congratulate it on reaching this historic ical party to run the country for the next

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.022 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E448 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 five years while Grenada’s electorate would have to take the crumbs that the large and dent Musharraf, who had previously toppled have a chance sometime soon to decide who medium size economies allow to fall from the government of Nawaz Shariff in order to should govern the Spice Isle. their tables. That’s why this year is going to take control of the country, has shown him- What else can we expect in the year 2008? be crucial for Caricom as it seeks to take the self to be a person whose word isn’t worth Except for energy rich Trinidad and To- CSME to a higher level. the paper it is written on. He went back on bago, the economic picture of the region That’s not all. most of the promises he made to Bhutto, isn’t expected to robust. Whether in Ja- Mushrooming crime rates, especially homi- thus setting the stage for the mistrust and maica, the Bahamas, Grenada, St. Kitts- cides, are a cause for alarm, not simply in the instability which culminated in her Nevis, Barbados, St. Lucia, Haiti, or the Do- Jamaica which has one of the world’s highest death at the hands of a young man who blew minican Republic the forecast calls for ex- murder rates per head of population, but in himself up after firing shots at her. She was pansion that would hardly cause elation, less Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas where destined to play a powerful role in her coun- than four per cent. With energy and food hundreds of people lost their lives at the try once again but that was not to be. prices seemingly spiraling often out of con- hands of murderers in 2007. Barbados too is An international independent investiga- trol, inching towards record highs, the var- beginning to worry and 2008 may prove to be tion into her killing must be undertaken to ious countries may have to consolidate eco- decisive, meaning if it can’t keep a lid on bring the perpetrators of her assassination nomic gains of prior years, instead of reach- lawlessness and killings. Just the other day, to the bar of justice. Without such an in- ing for the stars. a highly respected retired senior civil serv- quiry the Musharraf administration would The next 12 months should see rising infla- ant, Kenrick Hutson, was shot dead at his remain under suspicion as a brutal and mur- tion as consumers throughout the English, home while sitting on the terrace, within derous co-conspirator. French, Spanish and Dutch-speaking nations earshot of his wife and daughter. Bhutto’s sad end in Pakistan is a sharp re- and territories are forced to dig deeper into The danger for the Caribbean is that unless minder to all of us how dangerous some their pockets for meat, cereals, rice and the various destinations get a grip on crime, places in the world have become and it tells other essential items as global demand out- it could spill over into the lucrative tourism a story of the Caribbean’s good fortune in strips supply. As importing countries, Carib- industry. The countries have become in- being a politically stable region where gov- bean states, like the rest of the developing creasingly dependent on visitors coming to ernments are far more interested in upgrad- world are feeling and will continue to feel the region in search of tranquility and if ing people’s daily lives than possessing the the full brunt of the impact of rising prices they are made to feel unsafe, they simply bomb and remaining in office at all cost. as they have to spend more, much more to would find a safe haven elsewhere for their Our hearts go out to those Ms. Bhutto has buy the same amount of essential supplies vacations. Just as important, or even more left behind, especially her children. We didn’t believe she was the answer for they paid for in 2006. so, is the impact of crime on the local popu- The problem isn’t difficult to spot. lations. Far too many nationals of Caribbean what ails Pakistan. During her years at the While food accounts for only about one- states are becoming victims of crime per- helm, Pakistan was a politically divided country where well connected politicians and tenth of the consumer price index in the petrated by their neighbors or those who live families lived off the fat of the land, like feu- United States, Canada and Europe and prices not too far away. Security forces, such as the dal overlords while more than 40 million peo- are expected to rise at about five per cent in police, need better training, more sophisti- 2008, the poor nations, the Caribbean among ple lived in abject poverty. cated equipment and eager cooperation from Another thing. U.S. policy in the Indian them, food accounts for almost 50 per cent or the public. sub-continent is now in shambles. The Bush more of the consumer price index. In Nigeria Fueled by a combination of the drug trade, administration unwisely encouraged Bhutto and Bangladesh it’s about two-thirds. That’s a flood of guns, poverty and criminal deport- to go back to Pakistan, knowing that her why the big battle governments and central ees from the U.S., Britain, Canada and other family’s enemies in and out of the army and bankers in the Caribbean are expected to countries, crime can and does adversely af- the radical community wouldn’t rest until fight in 2008 as prices continue to rise is fect the quality of people’s lives, heighten they had done her harm. Unfortunately, they going to be limiting wage increases, thus fear and force governments to divert re- succeeded. creating continuing inflation. Don’t be sources from much needed social services The Bush White House embraced caught off guard, then, if central banks into law enforcement. So, instead of spend- Musharraf, whose dictatorial tendencies are tighten the money supply. ing on education, health care and programs well known. His lack of respect for the inde- But food and energy prices aren’t the only for the youth and the elderly, governments pendence of the judiciary and the press economic worries in the Caribbean. would find that in 2008 they have to hire should have made him a pariah in Washing- Coming on the heels of signing the con- more police officers, prosecutors and prison ton’s eyes. But the Republicans looked the troversial economic partnership agreement staff. other way because of its ‘‘war on terrorism.’’ with the European Union, Caricom states If there is a consolation in this unsettling Washington’s contradictory policies are and the Dominican Republic are entering a picture, it is that the Caribbean is not evident in its warm relations with Musharraf new relationship with Europe, one which is among the worst regions of the world. The and its disdain for Venezuela’s leader Hugo putting the final nails in the coffin of pref- Middle East and various parts of Asia are Chavez. Although the Latin American Presi- erential trade. First it was the special ar- starting the New Year with crises that make dent was voted into office by wide margins in rangement for bananas produced in the Car- many of us shudder, wondering what the free and fair elections, the U.S. labeled him ibbean, Africa and the Pacific. Then it was world is coming to after the awful events of a dictator and joined forces with his enemies sugar’s special price being phased out. Now, 9/11. to try to discredit him. they must perform in a different trade and Apart from the atrocious conditions in Perhaps, 2008, President Bush’s final year investment climate that would force the na- Iraq, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Darfur, the border in office may bring some meaningful and tions to open up their markets to more Euro- between Eritrea and Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, positive changes in his foreign and economic pean goods. Admittedly, they will have a Pakistan ended the old year and welcomed policy. grace period in which to do so, depending on 2008 with blood on its hands. This nuclear na- An important change would be its stance the commodity and the product. tion bade farewell to 2007 in a tragic fashion, on the issue of Antigua, Internet gambling And that’s happening at a time when the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, a and the World Trade Organization. The Caricom is moving ahead with its efforts to former Prime Minister, an appalling act that WTO’s recent decision to give Antigua the strengthen the Caribbean Single Market and triggered rioting that led to the deaths of at greenlight to secure compensation following Economy, CSME. Having officially launched least 50 people. the U.S. high-handed attack on a legitimate the Single Market, the ‘‘economy’’ portion of Bhutto, a member of one of Pakistan’s business that once employed thousands of the integration effort may prove to be the wealthiest and most powerful families, re- Antiguans was probably not what the gov- biggest challenge as countries seek ways to cently returned to her birthplace after ernment in St. John’s wanted. But it is a finance their continued development spending eight years in exile in London and step in the right direction. through taxes and other measures on intra- the United Arab Emirates to avoid prosecu- The Baldwin Spencer government should regional trade. That’s where plans for the tion on corruption charges. She was imme- be applauded for its tenacity and its ability Caribbean Development Fund come in this diately greeted with a horrendous suicide at- to remind Washington that the law of the year. With an anticipated pot of more than tack on her entourage that killed more than jungle, might is right, can backfire. The U.S. $200 million that would be earmarked to fi- 150 people. acted to outlaw Internet gaming in Antigua nance economic and social expansion in the The former Prime Minister went back and other countries while allowing gambling less developed states, the members of the Or- home after reaching an agreement with Pak- at home, in the form of lotteries, off-track ganization of Eastern Caribbean States in istani President Pervez Musharraf, who until betting on horse races and in casinos in Las particular see the Fund as a carrot that recently was also head of the Army. It al- Vegas, Atlantic City and other parts of the would encourage them to commit fully to lowed her to participate in the upcoming U.S. the CSME. parliamentary elections and hopefully share We trust that the U.S. abide by the WTO Make no mistake about it. The CSME is power with the newly re-elected President. It ruling and make 2008 the year when it ended vital to the region’s future. Without it, the was a dangerous mission from the start. She its unworthy battles against a tiny neighbor small states would virtually be ignored as was seen by anti-American extremists as a which wants nothing more than to boost its players in global trade negotiations. They tool of the United States, and therefore an economy and improve living the conditions would be treated as Lilliputians which would enemy of Muslim radicals. In addition, Presi- of its people.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.024 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS March 31, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E449 This year should also see New York play- TRIBUTE TO PAUL FACCHINA SR. speaks to possible solutions. A conflux of ing the role of host to Caribbean Presidents drugs, guns, disaffected youth, and poverty and Prime Ministers who are due in the City HON. STENY H. HOYER has gripped the area’s island nations, particu- in June to meet with business and political larly Jamaica, with a world-leading 59 homi- leaders and the large Caribbean immigrant OF MARYLAND community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cides for every 100,000 people. This is an U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, Chair- issue neither solely endemic, nor of sole con- man of the powerful Ways and Means Com- Monday, March 31, 2008 cern, to the Caribbean. The international com- mittee of the House of Representatives, who Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, today I want munity, rather, must accept its contribution to is perhaps the region’s best friend on Capitol to commend Paul Facchina, Sr., for his out- the problem, in the way of an aggressive inter- Hill is expected to do his part in making the standing contributions to the natural heritage national drug trade and the rampant sale of meetings a success. small arms. The Caribbean itself must do its They are to be a follow-up to last year’s of the State of Maryland. Mr. Facchina has Caribbean conference in Washington which made his name as one of Maryland’s leading part to draw its youth away from criminality culminated with sessions with Mr. Rangel businessmen—but I suspect that he will be re- and hopelessness, and invest in their edu- and other members of his Committee, the membered just as much for his wonderful gen- cations and financial security. Black Caucus and President George Bush. erosity. He has left our State a gift whose GUNS, DRUGS AND MURDER A LETHAL COM- Clearly, then, 2008 promises to be a year of value cannot be measured in dollars: the gift BINATION IN CARIBBEAN—WHERE IS THE action. of open, unspoiled land. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND GUN MAK- f Most recently, Mr. Facchina made headlines ERS? ‘‘The Caribbean Sun, sea and murder.’’ HONORING WILLIAM H. EASTBURN with his donation of 179 acres in St. Mary’s That unsettling headline atop an equally III County to the Maryland Environmental Trust. disturbing story about violence in the Carib- No doubt, he could have sold development bean was summarized in a shocking fashion HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY rights on that land for a significant profit. But by The Economist, one of the English lan- by placing it under a conservation easement, guage’s leading weekly news publications. OF PENNSYLVANIA he ensured that it will remain pristine and ‘‘Indeed,’’ it stated, ‘‘the Caribbean better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largely undeveloped. Wetlands and woods will known for its blue skies, cricket and rum Monday, March 31, 2008 punch, is the world leader in violent crime.’’ stand in place of housing tracts. And our While that may be something of an over- Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. State’s environmental health will benefit: By in- statement, the fact of the matter is that the Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life cluding vital waterfront land in his grant, Mr. picture is deeply troubling and needs urgent of William H. Eastburn III. Mr. Eastburn Facchina contributed to our efforts to clean up attention, not simply by Caribbean govern- passed away on March 7, 2008, following a and preserve the endangered Chesapeake ments but the international community. long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Bay. Some numbing figures tell much of the story about homicides in a part of the world Eastburn lived an honorable and noteworthy At the same time, the grant strengthens one where people and their government are wed- life, dedicating himself to helping those in his of southern Maryland’s most valuable eco- ded to law and order, tranquility and democ- community. nomic resources, the Patuxent River Naval Air racy. With 59 homicides for every 100,000 per- Mr. Eastburn began his career of service to Station. By protecting the buffer surrounding sons in the country, Jamaica heads the list others as a prosecutor at the Bucks County the Navy base, Mr. Facchina’s donation helps as ‘‘the world’s most murderous country,’’ District Attorney’s office and then later at the ensure that the Naval Air Station will remain according to the magazine. Some distance state Attorney General’s office. After his work open and viable, creating jobs in St. Mary’s away were St. Vincent & the Grenadines 36; as a prosecutor, Mr. Eastburn became a Belize 33; St. Kitts-Nevis 32; Trinidad and County and driving the local economy. In Tobago 30; the Bahamas 25; and Antigua & fourth generation member of the law firm of cases like this one, conservation often proves Barbuda 23 for every 100,000 persons. Eastburn and Gray, Bucks County’s largest to be good business. It’s not difficult to figure out why this law firm. So I thank Paul Facchina, not only for his tragic situation has evolved in a part of the In addition to his distinguished legal career, most recent gift, but for a long and proud leg- world that’s known as a bit of paradise on Mr. Eastburn will be long remembered for his acy of giving that includes an historic planta- earth. Drugs, guns and disaffected youth sum philanthropic work within Bucks County. Mr. tion, headwater streams of the St. Mary’s up the story. Add poverty to the mix and the Eastburn founded and served as chairman of situation comes into proper perspective. River, and the forest habitats of Maryland The Caribbean has been the soft underbelly the board for the Voice of Reason, an organi- birds. In all, his family has entrusted more of the international drug trade for decades. zation dedicated to ending gun violence. He than 2,100 acres to the environmental care of Illegal narcotics, especially cocaine and served for several years as the chairman of our State. When Maryland residents enjoy that some heroin are ferried through the region both the Bucks County Commission on Vio- open land, and all of its benefits, I hope they from South America by Colombia, Bolivia lence Prevention Task Force and the Bucks will remember whom to thank. and Venezuela and destined for North Amer- County Implementation Commission on Vio- ica and Europe. I also want to take this opportunity to recog- In addition, some Caribbean states, includ- lence Prevention. Mr. Eastburn also dedicated nize the excellent work of the Maryland Envi- ing Jamaica and St. Vincent & the Grena- his time to the Heritage Conservancy, Western ronmental Trust, which will take care of that dines are considered by law enforcement au- Health Foundations, First Service Bank, and land as part of its more than 112,000 acres. thorities in the United States and Canada as the Free Clinic of Doylestown Hospital. Since 1967, the Trust has worked to help significant marijuana growers. Madam Speaker, Mr. Eastburn spent his life keep our State beautiful, and to help land- Because guns and ammunition are compan- working to improve, not just Bucks County but owners preserve their piece of it. For more ions in the nefarious drug trade, it shouldn’t the larger American community as well. He come as a surprise to learn there is a flood of than four decades, landowners have relied on small arms in the region. Almost every coun- established and participated in various organi- the Trust to watch over the legacies they try has reported a rising incidence of the use zations that benefited people all across the leave, and I’m sure that they will be able to do of guns in criminal activity. Law enforce- United States. Along with his wife Connie, Mr. so for decades to come. ment authorities are reporting more and Eastburn helped found the Americans for Na- f more cases of drug-related offences in which tive Americans, which raised money and gath- guns are a factor. Next are the armed rob- ered supplies for Native Americans living in ON RISING VIOLENT CRIME IN THE beries; kidnappings, shootings, and as the the Southwest United States. Mr. Eastburn CARIBEEAN AND WHAT SHOULD story indicated homicides. BE DONE ABOUT IT The countries seem unable to stem the helped organize and lead the Bucks-Mont Bay drug tide and the importation of guns. With Waveland Katrina Relief Project which raised wide open waterways and beaches, most of over $2 million for the hurricane ravaged area HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL them find it virtually impossible to put a of Hancock County, Mississippi. OF NEW YORK dent in violent crime. Perhaps the most dra- matic and frightening incident in recent As his outstanding work and achievements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES show, William Eastburn III dedicated his life to years was the massacre in Lusignan, the helping those in his community and beyond. Monday, March 31, 2008 East Coast Demerara village of East Indians Through his lifelong efforts, Mr. Eastburn has Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today late last month. Eleven men, women and children were slaughtered in their homes by transformed Bucks County and America for to call attention to the pressing matter of in- criminals. The killing of a soldier by a mer- the better. Madam Speaker, I am proud to creasing violent crime in the Caribbean and to ciless gang brought the death toll to an ap- honor Mr. Eastburn for his lifetime of extraor- introduce a New York CARIB News editorial palling dozen persons. What then can be and dinary accomplishments. that eloquently elucidates the problems and must be done?

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Jerry Herrin began his distinguished career on the streets, stores, offices, factories and Paul has been very active with his troop, working on the staff of the Austin Chamber of homes, and (2) the vital tourism industry can participating in many scout activities. Over the Commerce from 1963 to 1967. Mr. Herrin took be undermined if visitors stop going to the many years Paul has been involved with his first job as a Chamber CEO in 1968 at the beautiful destinations because of a fear of scouting, he has not only earned numerous New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. Over crime. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- the years, he has served as president and Interestingly, crime and violence aren’t al- ily, peers, and community. CEO of numerous Chambers including Con- ways seen by the populace as pressing issues. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join roe, Garland, and Temple. They barely registered on the political radar screens during recently general election me in commending Paul Thomas Morgan for Jerry Herrin has served as president and campaigns in the Bahamas, Jamaica and his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of CEO of Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Barbados. But in Trinidad and Tobago where America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- since 1985. Mr. Herrin has dedicated himself kidnappings and killings drive fear into peo- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. to the betterment of the Grapevine community ple’s hearts, there are growing calls for the f promoting area businesses, and supporting use of capital punishment as something of a growth of new establishments, for over twenty- deterrent. IN RECOGNITION OF THE HUMAN three years. Under his tenure, Mr. Herrin has Already, the prisons in almost every na- RIGHTS CAMPAIGN secured dedicated members, many who serve tion are overcrowded and except for the ac- quisition of sophisticated equipment, more on its committees and board of directors. powerful guns and better training of cops, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Jerry Herrin has provided tremendous sup- there is nothing that the countries have not OF OHIO port for his community and his outstanding already tried. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership is worthy of recognition. I wish Mr. Crime has featured prominent at the sum- Herrin a happy, healthy retirement, and a well Monday, March 31, 2008 mits of the region’s heads of government and deserved change of pace. It is an honor to the subject is expected to be raised again. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise represent him in the 24th District of Texas. But the international community must today in recognition of the Human Rights f also do its part. Until the United States and Campaign, defender of civil rights for gay, les- Europe in particular address the issue of the bian, bisexual and transgender people, and HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS demand for illegal narcotics, the Caribbean OF ELIZABETH STINSON would remain highly vulnerable. Washington force for fundamental fairness and equality for must also re-evaluate its stance at the all. United Nations and elsewhere on the sale of It is with great honor that I recognize this HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY small arms. The Caribbean isn’t a producer important organization tonight during its fif- OF CALIFORNIA or exporter of guns, yet deadly weapons are teenth annual Human Rights Campaign Gala IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the hands of people everywhere. At a time Dinner and Dance. Founded in 1980, Human Monday, March 31, 2008 when the U.S. is said to be fighting terrorists Rights Campaign initial goal was to support at home, most of the guns being used to kill Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with people next door in its neighbors have a candidates running for Congress who they made in U.S. label on them. recognized as unequivocal supporters of civil great pleasure to honor a visionary, diplomat, The world’s rich countries can ill-afford to rights and fairness of all people. Twenty years activist, and advocate for peace on the occa- turn a blind eye to the peril caused by the on, this organization has grown into a national sion of her receipt of the 2008 Jack Green twin evils of guns and drugs. leader in the pro-equality movement. Today, Civil Liberties Award by the American Civil Of course, the Caribbean must deal with HRC represents over seven hundred thousand Liberties Union of Sonoma County. Elizabeth the problem of disaffected poor youths, most members and supporters as the largest na- Stinson’s work with the Peace and Justice of them males, who have seemingly lost tional gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Center of Sonoma County and her lifetime their way and have little desire for an edu- dedication to human rights have left an endur- cation that would enable them to become civil rights organization. HRC works in Con- productive citizens. That’s a dangerous trend gress and the private sector to gain necessary ing legacy. because in the years ahead, the islands and protections for GLBT workers as well as to In 2001, after several years work with the coastal states would have hundreds of thou- successfully raise this Nation’s awareness of United Nations, where she still retains a posi- sands of people who are unprepared for the the need for protecting everyone’s civil rights, tion with the UN’s International Indigenous challenges of life in a highly sophisticated regardless of gender and sexual orientation. Forum, Elizabeth became director of the world. That would heighten frustration and The Human Rights Campaign has shown its Peace and Justice Center, helping those can lead to more crime. ability to unite diverse communities to strive, Sonoma County residents who are victims of Bringing back hanging isn’t going to solve our Nation’s most challenging conflicts. anything. The death penalty has never been lobby and fight for equality for all people. an effective deterrent to curb crime. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join In Santa Rosa, for example, Elizabeth has The international community must con- me in recognizing the Human Rights Cam- mediated inter-gang disputes while leading sider rising crime in developing countries as paign, a leader in promoting the rights of all campaigns to end escalating local violence. In a global issue that requires financial and people and as an important force in empow- 2002, recognizing the need to provide youth other resources. The poorer states too must ering and inspiring people and communities with nonviolent choices, she founded the High join hands to tackle the problem. nation wide. School Outreach Peace Education, or HOPE, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Bar- f project to educate them about their rights as bados are acting wisely in strengthening students, their rights regarding the military, their coast guard and other security forces HONORING JERRY HERRIN and service learning and internship opportuni- to ‘‘choke the influx of drugs, and guns,’’ RETIREMENT recognizing that success in a few countries ties. would simply mean the narcotics merchants In addition, through Elizabeth’s coordination would find another route to ply their trade. HON. KENNY MARCHANT with courts in three counties, the Peace and f OF TEXAS Justice Center was established as an author- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ized diversion program provider for convicted HONORING PAUL THOMAS MORGAN and at-risk teens and young adults. Monday, March 31, 2008 Under her direction, the Peace and Justice HON. SAM GRAVES Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Center has also gained national attention for OF MISSOURI today to honor Jerry Herrin on the occasion of supporting troops who need a military separa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his retirement as President and Chief Execu- tion for reasons such as untreated combat-re- tive Officer of the Grapevine Chamber of lated trauma, repeated deployments, recruiter Monday, March 31, 2008 Commerce. misrepresentations, and other compelling Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Jerry Herrin was born in Arp, Texas in 1939. mental and physical issues. Since the begin- pause to recognize Paul Thomas Morgan of Mr. Herrin graduated from Arp High School ning of the occupation of Iraq 5 years ago, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Paul is a very special and attended the University of Texas in Aus- Elizabeth and her team of volunteers at the

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At an upcoming GI national retreat, the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Asso- f she will conduct training on post-traumatic ciation, they convinced Gordie to fulfill his stress for hotline counselors. dream of playing on the professional level with IN RECOGNITION OF THE JEWISH Aside from her lifelong international work for them. After the WHA folded in 1979, Howe FUND human rights, Elizabeth is mother to three joined the Hartford Whalers of the NHL for adult children and Sanctuary Mom to five, one final season, helping the team make the HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG whose father was executed by death squads playoffs. In 1997, Howe accomplished the last OF MICHIGAN after helping to found El Salvador’s Human milestone in his storied career when he played IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights Commission. professional hockey in a sixth decade. Playing Monday, March 31, 2008 Madam Speaker, Elizabeth’s commitment to a shift with the Detroit Vipers of the Inter- the rights of the vulnerable has rightly earned national Hockey League at nearly 70 years Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I her the 2008 Jack Green Civil Liberties Award. old, Howe was greeted by a thundering ova- rise today to recognize the Jewish Fund, a I am honored to have Elizabeth Stinson as my tion. charitable organization in Bloomfield Hills, constituent. I commend her for her work and Along with his many achievements on the Michigan. for the well-deserved award being bestowed ice, Howe and his wife Colleen are dedicated Sinai Hospital began as a clinic opened by on her by the ACLU of Sonoma County. to the children of their community and around Dr. Harry Saltzstein in 1922. In January, 1953, f the world. The Howe Foundation, which they Sinai Hospital opened their doors to give Jew- founded in 1993, is dedicated to enriching the ish health care professionals a place to prac- IN RECOGNITION OF MR. GORDON lives of those in need. tice and as a central institution for the Jewish HOWE Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a community. It was the realization of a dream fine neighbor, a true Michigan fixture, and the for Detroit’s Jewish community. From there the HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG man who made Detroit ‘‘Hockeytown,’’ the hospital grew into one of Detroit’s top health OF MICHIGAN greatest sports city in the world. I wish him a care institutions. happy and healthy birthday, and wish him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1997, when the Detroit Medical Center many more to come. purchased Sinai Hospital, it was not the end of Monday, March 31, 2008 f that dream, but rather a transformation into Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT another institution of excellence. Established rise today to recognize a living legend in De- OF COMMANDER GEORGE SHER- with the proceeds from the sale, the Jewish troit ice hockey, Mr. Gordon ‘‘Gordie’’ Howe, WOOD Fund is an organization designed to perpet- as he celebrates his 80th birthday today. uate the Sinai dream through stewardship and Mr. Hockey, as Howe is universally recog- innovation. The Fund continues the tradition of nized for his greatness on the ice, sprang from HON. MICHELE BACHMANN assuring excellent and compassionate care for OF MINNESOTA humble beginnings. Born in Floral, Saskatch- those in need. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ewan, Canada, in the midst of the Great De- The Fund, recognizing the diverse popu- pression, Howe, who was the fifth of nine chil- Monday, March 31, 2008 lation in Detroit, serves as a resource for the dren, grew up in poverty and was often sick Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise entire community, whether supporting the pub- due to poor nutrition. A significant milestone in today to pay tribute to one of the many un- lic health needs or fostering stronger relations Howe’s life came at the tender age of 5, when sung heroes of our Nation’s history, CDR with the city. Their role today is vital to many his mother purchased some used belongings George Sherwood, who will soon retire from health care initiatives. They have provided from a neighbor, which included his first pair an honorable career with the United States over $35 million in grants for health care over of skates. Navy. the last 10 years, including $600,000 in grants Howe immersed himself in hockey, day in Commander Sherwood was designated a for the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Net- and day out, using anything he could find, be Naval Aviator in 1985, following graduation work this year alone. it a puck, a tennis ball, or even clumps of dirt. from the University of Kansas and completion Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize While he didn’t make the local youth hockey of flight training in Pensacola, FL, and Corpus the achievements and service of the Jewish team, Howe didn’t let this discourage him, and Christi, TX. He served in a number of naval air Fund. Their contributions to Detroit and the worked hard to develop into an excellent skat- deployments over the next 12 years in Cali- metropolitan area are too great to enumerate, er. During summers, Howe would work with fornia, Texas, Japan, Puerto Rico, Panama, and I wish them many years of continued suc- his father at construction sites where the work Iceland, and Sicily. He served in a variety of cess. helped him develop the exceptional strength leadership positions, including Plane Com- f that would give him one of the hardest shots mander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, in hockey. By the time he was 15, Howe was Tactics Officer, Training Officer, and Mainte- IN HONOR OF THE NEWLY ELECT- already an imposing 6 feet tall and 200 nance Officer. ED PRESIDENT OF TAIWAN, DR. pounds. In 1998, Commander Sherwood reported to MA YING-JEOU In 1943, Howe was invited by the New York the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Arlington, Rangers for a tryout. Howe failed to make the VA. He continued his personnel role as Offi- HON. KENNY MARCHANT team, but despite this rejection, he was invited cer-in-Charge in Dallas, TX. And, Commander OF TEXAS to try out for the Detroit Red Wings, where he Sherwood has spent the final stage of his ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impressed the coach and general manager reer as the Naval Attache´ with the U.S. Em- Monday, March 31, 2008 Jack Adams. In 1946, at the age of 18, Howe bassy in Baku, Azerbaijan. He has received made his National Hockey League debut play- two Meritorious Service Medals, an Air Medal, Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I join my ing right wing for the Detroit Red Wings. He three Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy congressional colleagues in congratulating Dr. quickly established himself as a great goal Achievement Medals, and multiple campaign Ma Ying-jeou on his victory in Taiwan’s recent scorer, a gifted playmaker, and a dominating and unit awards. Presidential election. The election was con- physical presence on the ice. Using his Commander Sherwood is one of many men ducted with fairness and is free of any con- strength and talent, Howe was able to domi- and women who have spent their lives in serv- troversy. nate the opposition throughout a career that ice to their Nation. They do so for love of I wish Dr. Ma every success as he leads spanned 5 decades, a feat unmatched by any country and out of a true sense of commit- Taiwan forward in a period filled with many athlete in any sport. ment to the principles of freedom for which challenges but also filled with many opportuni- By the time Howe retired from the Red America stands. They do so without fanfare ties for Taiwan to prosper and achieve even Wings in 1971, he had led them to four Stan- and without expectation of gratitude. But, our greater success. I look forward to continuing ley Cup championships, seven first place fin- limitless gratitude is, indeed, what they de- to grow our relationship with Taiwan under the ishes, and established the team as a perennial serve. leadership of the newly elected President Ma.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.030 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 The people of Taiwan have every reason to missed in Lake Village, Chicot County, and Mrs. Kathy Jo Reinsmith all the best in her fu- be proud of what they have achieved. In only throughout southeast Arkansas, and I am truly ture endeavors as she continues to serve the 12 years Taiwan has made a peaceful and saddened by this loss. Chambersburg County School District as a de- successful transition to democracy and has f voted teacher. I am sure she will continue to become one of Asia’s most impressive and in- do great things for the community and I thank spiring new democracies. In those 12 years IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. KATHY her for her dedication and service. JO MCMILLION REINSMITH Taiwan has completed four Presidential elec- f tions with close and spirited campaigns. TAYLORSVILLE VFW AUXILIARY As an American legislator, I look on the HON. BILL SHUSTER AND TAYLOR KING SUPPORT DE- achievements of the people of Taiwan with ad- OF PENNSYLVANIA PLOYED TROOPS miration. The Taiwanese record is a model to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the many other countries of the world of what Monday, March 31, 2008 can be accomplished by a transition to a freely HON. VIRGINIA FOXX elected democratic government. My sincere Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise OF NORTH CAROLINA congratulations to Dr. Ma on his election and today to recognize the accomplishments and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the people of Taiwan for their participation dedication of the current President of the De- Monday, March 31, 2008 in the election process. partment of Pennsylvania’s Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mrs. Kathy Jo Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise today in f honor of a group of true American patriots. McMillion Reinsmith. Mrs. Reinsmith will be This past Christmas a group of citizens in Al- IN MEMORY OF JUDGE FRED recognized for her service at the Veterans of exander County, North Carolina worked hard ZIEMAN Foreign Wars’ Testimonial Dinner on April 12. to communicate to our men and women sta- Over the past decade Kathy Reinsmith has tioned overseas that they are in our prayers worked consistently to increase the value of HON. MIKE ROSS and on our minds. the community in which she has lived. Not OF ARKANSAS A civic-minded band of women in the Vet- only has Mrs. Reinsmith served four terms as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary from the rural President, four terms as Sr. Vice President, Monday, March 31, 2008 community of Hiddenite worked together to and one term as Jr. Vice President of her Aux- rally their community to send care packages to Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to iliary, she is now serving her second year as local armed forces members stationed abroad honor the memory of my dear friend, Chicot Trustee. As President of the Department of during Christmas. The sacrifice of military County Judge Fred Zieman of Lake Village, Pennsylvania’s Ladies Auxiliary to the Vet- service during Christmas is often overlooked Arkansas, who passed away March 18, 2008, erans of Foreign Wars, Mrs. Reinsmith has during a time when many of our brave military at the age of 69. made it her mission to travel throughout the men and women are stationed abroad, making I will forever remember Judge Zieman as a State of Pennsylvania and the United States, this effort all the more meaningful to the sol- devoted family man and someone who cared inspecting auxiliaries and attending a variety diers they aided. deeply about improving the quality of life in of functions in order to reach out to those Thanks to the selfless work of Margaret southeast Arkansas. This dedication to make around her. She has dedicated her time and Milsap, Mary Lasky and Jeanette Stevenson, his community and Chicot County a better energy not only to helping veterans in need, which was spearheaded by Mary Matthews, place to live was evident throughout his tenure but also to students at Chambersburg High more than 80 care packages were sent to 30 as Chicot County Judge. School where she has constantly served as a deployed soldiers during this past Christmas. As a native son of Arkansas’s Delta region, teacher. Currently, Mrs. Reinsmith serves as a Taylor King furniture, a Taylorsville business, farming was in Judge Zieman’s blood. He Life Member for both the Durff-Kuhn VFW La- generously footed the entire bill for the mailing began his career as an agriculture pilot in dies Auxiliary and the Scotland School for Vet- of the 80-plus packages. Lake Village before becoming a commercial erans Children and the VFW National Home Together, the VFW auxiliary and Taylor King airline pilot in Texas. Upon retirement in 1980, for Children. Her commitment to her commu- provided a slice of home to 30 soldiers serving he returned home to Lake Village and pursued nity has been exhibited through her involve- in foreign countries during Christmas. I hope his true passion in agriculture. ment with several organizations, many of their example of citizenship and patriotism dur- Judge Zieman was later successfully elect- which she has chaired, including the Voice of ing uncertain times serves to inspire many ed to serve three terms as Chicot County Democracy, Buddy Poppy Jr. Girls, and the more Americans to show their support for our Judge when he decided to try retirement for a Patriots Pen Program. troops who fight for freedom every day. second time. However, his devotion to south- Through these prominent positions Mrs. f east Arkansas quickly led him back to public Reinsmith has volunteered much of her time service, and 4 years later later he was again to fundraising for the local community. One of RECOGNITION OF GLOBAL CHILD elected to serve as County Judge—a position her most memorable accomplishments is her NUTRITION MONTH he honorably held until his passing. dedication to the Food Stand at the Aside from his stalwart leadership and devo- Shippensburg Community Fair. She spent a HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN tion to Chicot County, Judge Zieman actively multitude of hours working with those in the OF MASSACHUSETTS contributed his time and hard work to numer- community to make the Fair a positive experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ous other endeavors to benefit the Delta re- ence for all. Mrs. Reinsmith’s passion and Monday, March 31, 2008 gion. The Delta was immensely important to hard work have not gone unnoticed. During Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise Judge Zieman, and this was apparent in his her first term as District 18 President in 1999, today in recognition of the School Nutrition As- service as a state vice-president of the Mis- she received the Outstanding District Presi- sociation, SNA, and the Global Child Nutrition sissippi Valley Flood Control Association, as a dent Medallion. While serving her second term Foundation, GCNF naming April as Global member of the Delta Grassroots Caucus, and as President of District 18, she received the Child Nutrition Month. in the Southeast Arkansas Economic Develop- Nation ‘‘Remembrance’’ Plate for the Legisla- As part of this recognition, school nutrition ment District Inc., where he contributed fresh tive Program as well as the Outstanding De- professionals are encouraged to take 1 day, 1 ideas and developed new initiatives to make partment Chairman Medallion. Mrs. Reinsmith week, or all month to partner with students our beloved State a better place to live. was also recognized for her service to the and teachers in an effort to raise awareness Judge Fred Zieman will forever be remem- community and was given the National ‘‘Ev- about the ravages of hunger among children bered for his steadfast devotion to the people eryone Achieves Magic’’ Plate. around the globe and here in the United of southeast Arkansas. Above all, he will sore- As she reflects upon her work as President States. ly be missed as a friend. I extend my deepest of the Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs. Reinsmith can be Hunger is a political condition. We have the condolences to his wife, Patricia Zieman; his proud of her life of service with which she has means to end hunger here in the U.S. and two sons, Mike Zieman of Monticello, Arkan- found a great amount of success. I look for- around the world—we just haven’t mustered sas, and Sam Zieman of Spring, Texas; his ward to celebrating the contributions and ac- the political will to do so. This observance is daughter, Charlotte Yandell of Spring, Texas; complishments of such a dedicated individual. an opportunity to raise awareness about the his sister, Jan Hellmers of Lake Village, Ar- Her involvement has brought a greater appre- solutions to global hunger and poverty and, ul- kansas; and to his seven grandchildren and ciation to our area and has surely been an timately, to help build momentum in the fight countless friends. Fred Zieman will be greatly asset to the community. I would like to wish to end the scourge of hunger.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.034 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS March 31, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E453 At any given moment, as many as 300 mil- the economic, political, cultural and social life Appeals of Maryland; Traci A. Barnett, Girl lion of the world’s children are trapped in the of the State, and to provide visible models of Scouts of Central Maryland; Buffy Beaudoin- grinding cycle of poverty and hunger. Imagine achievement for tomorrow’s female leaders. Schwartz, Association of Baltimore Area trying to learn, grow and succeed while strug- This year, Dean Rothenberg is being hon- Grantmakers; Cathy S. Bernard, CSB Man- gling with hunger. ored by the Daily Record as Maryland’s Top agement Corporation; Dr. Meredith Bond, Uni- For some children, hunger may be offset by 100 Women. Dean Rothenberg has dem- versity of Maryland Baltimore School of Medi- healthy school meals. For others, especially in onstrated leadership and scholarship in her cine; Annie L. Burton-Byrd, The Signature developing nations, hunger is acute—it is lit- role at the University of Maryland Law School, Group, LLC; Ellen A. Callegary, Callegary & eral starvation. It is a contributor to disease and in her field. She graduated as part of the Steedman, PA; Wanda G. Caporaletti, Law Of- and early death. According to the United Na- first class of women at Princeton University. fice of Wanda G. Caporaletti; Diane Lillibridge tions, hunger and malnutrition take the lives of She has served as a member of the Institute Caslow, MedStar Health; Marie A. Cavallaro, 18,000 kids every single day. of Medicine’s Committee on Legal and Ethical Cavallaro Cleary Visual Art Foundation; Rev. Although we may not be able to resolve all Issues Relating to the Inclusion of Women in Mary W. Conaway, Register of Wills for Balti- sorts of natural and political forces, we do Clinical Studies, on numerous NIH panels on more City; Patricia E. Cornish, PEC Financial know that nurturing and educating a child is prenatal care, the recruitment and retention of Consulting; Dr. P. Ann Cotten, University of the single most effective means of breaking women in clinical studies, and the ethical, Baltimore Schaefer Center for Public Policy. the cycle of poverty. legal and social implications of genetics. I Diane D’Aiutolo Collins, Tydings & Rosen- According to the World Food Program, 130 have had the privilege to work with Dean berg, LLP; Janine M. DiPaula Stevens, Vircity; million children do not attend school; and Rothenberg this year on an effort to bring Anna M. Dopkin, T. Rowe Price Associates; among those who do, most do not receive more lawyers into public service. This is an Councilmember Valerie Ervin, Montgomery meals during school hours. A hungry child area in which she has been recognized on nu- County Council; Carolyn Wilson Evans, cannot learn or thrive; a society whose chil- merous occasions for her efforts. She has es- Sengstacke & Evans, LLC; Margaret (Meg) Z. dren live in hunger will never prosper. tablished loan repayment programs, grant op- Ferguson, Baltimore County Executive Office; The Global Child Nutrition Foundation was portunities and scholarships for law school Jodi Finkelstein, Domestic Violence Center of created in 2006 with the mission of expanding graduates that wish to pursue careers in pub- Howard County; Ellen R. Fish, Towson Com- opportunities for the world’s children to receive lic service, and they in turn have enriched our munity Bank, a div. of AmericasBANK; Mary adequate nutrition for learning and achieving community. She has worked with students to Ellen Flynn, Andalman & Flynn, PC; Taylor L. their potential. provide volunteer relief in New Orleans, and Foss, LifeBridge Health; Commissioner Jan H. This observance is also an opportunity to has facilitated opportunities for students to Gardner, Frederick County Government; San- raise awareness about the solutions to global pursue public interest studies abroad. This is dra N. Harriman, University of Maryland hunger and poverty. only the tip of the iceberg. School of Medicine; Carrie Harris-Muller, Kai- GCNF President and SNA Past President In addition to having been the first woman ser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic Gene White, a certified school nutrition spe- elected to serve as Mayor of Baltimore City, States, Inc. cialist, said it best—‘‘By combining our will and Sheila Dixon has spent more than 20 years in Dr. Elizabeth A. Hunt, Johns Hopkins Uni- resources, hunger will no longer set bound- public office, dedicating her career to improv- versity School of Medicine; Sara T. Jacoby, aries for learning and achievement. Freeing ing the lives of women, children and minori- The Legacy Group, Inc.; Deborah E. Jennings, children from hunger so they may become ties. She has worked tirelessly on public DLA Piper U.S., LLP; Senator Verna L. Jones, self-supporting, contributing citizens is a wor- health issues, and brings a wealth of experi- State of Maryland; Leronia A. Josey, Law Of- thy endeavor. It is also a step toward building ence and insight into business development in fice of Leronia Josey; Pamela J. King, Open a more stable and peaceful world.’’ the city. Society Institute-Baltimore; Julie Lenzer Kirk, Madam Speaker, as someone who is com- Among her numerous awards and honors, Path Forward International; Marcy K. Kolodny, mitted to ending hunger once and for all, I Mayor Dixon was recently admitted to the Dyslexia Tutoring Program; Treasurer Nancy thank and commend the School Nutrition As- Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence for her K. Kopp, State of Maryland; Jennifer Kozak, J sociation and the Global Child Nutrition Foun- third selection as one of ‘‘Maryland’s Top 100 Kozak Creative; Senator Rona E. Kramer, dation for naming April as Global Child Nutri- Women.’’ She serves on numerous boards, in- State of Maryland; Judge Sherrie L. Krauser, tion Month. cluding the Institute of Human Virology, the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County; Dr. It is my hope that all of us can work to be Transplant Resource Center, the Urban Health Martha Joynt Kumar, Towson University. part of the solution as we raise awareness in Initiative, the Baltimore Public Markets Cor- Judge Theresa A. Lawler, Orphan’s Court eradicating hunger. poration, the Living Classrooms Foundation, for Baltimore County; Linda Thater Layton, At- f and the Walters Art Gallery. torney at Law; Cynthia L. Leppert, Neuberger, This year Mayor Dixon launched the Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, PA; Eileen M. WOMEN’S HISTORY STATEMENT YouthWorks campaign, which brings together Levitt, The HR Team, Inc.; Dr. Leslie D. 2008 businesses, community organizations, founda- Mancuso, JHPIEGO; Sister Patricia McCarron, tions and city and State agencies in an effort SSND, Notre Dame Preparatory School; An- HON. JOHN P. SARBANES to engage Baltimore youth in meaningful sum- nette Merz, LENPEX, LLC; Bonnae J. OF MARYLAND mer activities. She is strongly committed to ac- Meshulam, Junior Achievement of Central IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishing the goal of ensuring that any Bal- Maryland, Inc.; Dr. Redonda G. Miller, Johns timore youth who wants a summer job can Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine; Monday, March 31, 2008 have one. This program will not only benefit Elise Davison Morris, Whiteford, Taylor & Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise youth by providing valuable work experience, Preston, LLP; Paula T. Morris, Kids of Honor; today in recognition of Women’s History it will also provide businesses with talented Nhora Barrera Murphy, The Media Network; Month. Though we have designated March as and motivated workers. Alice Neily Mutch, Capital Consultants, the particular month for this celebration, every Though I have not had the privilege of work- BaySmart Gardening, LLC. day could rightly be designated to honor the ing with all of the following women, I would Myra W. Norton, Community Analytics; Syl- contributions of women to our society. On this also like to take this opportunity to highlight via Ontaneda-Bernales, Ober Kaler Grimes & occasion I would like to highlight the achieve- Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2008 as hon- Shriver; Beth Pepper, Law Firm of Beth Pep- ments of two women who through their work ored by the Daily Record: per; Trudy E. Perkins, Office of U.S. Rep- have deeply impacted Maryland’s Third District Judge Theresa M. Adams, Circuit Court for resentative Elijah E. Cummings; Beth S. Perl- and our State as a whole. Frederick County; Dr. Susan C. Aldridge, Uni- man, Constellation Energy; Liz Pettengill, Just this past year Karen Rothenberg, Dean versity of Maryland University College; Dr. Greater Baltimore Committee; Bonnie Lamdin of the University of Maryland Law School, was Janet D. Allan, University of Maryland School Phipps, St. Agnes HealthCare; Barbara Port- inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of of Nursing; Dr. Sharon D. Allison-Ottey, The noy, PLDA Interiors; Randi Alper Pupkin, Art Fame. The Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame COSHAR Foundation; Judge Nancy V. Alquist, with a Heart, Inc.; Stephanie L. Reel, Johns was established through the efforts of the United States Bankruptcy Court; Rev. Dr. Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health Maryland Commission for Women and the China M. Ashe, Hope Ministries; Judge Vicki System; Dr. Donna L. Reihl, The Community Women Legislators of Maryland in 1985. Its Ballou-Watts, Circuit Court for Baltimore Coun- College of Baltimore County; Juliette Rizzo, purpose is to honor Maryland women who ty; Lisa R. Bands, My Cleaning Service, Inc.; U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Marcella L. have made unique and lasting contributions to Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, Court of Special Roenneburg, Mercy Medical Center.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.038 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 Karen H. Rothenberg, University of Mary- The announcement states that when, ‘‘ef- Reach Me! land School of Law; Dr. Lisa Rowen, Univer- forts were underway to upgrade Michigan’s As you Reach in and out to Me! With your sity of Maryland Medical Center; Dr. Cynda seat belt law from a secondary to a primary heart which so swells! law, GM led the collaborative efforts,’’ to sup- As your most splendid heart to me, so all Hylton Rushton, Johns Hopkins University and about life . . . so tells! Children’s Center; Hannah Sassoon, Mont- port it. I am pleased to note that as a result of this upgraded law Michigan has one of the All about courage and faith! gomery County Office of the Sheriff; Judge All about not letting pain and heartache, get Katherine D. Savage, Circuit Court for Mont- highest State belt use rates in the Nation at 94 in your way . . . and not letting go, or gomery County; Lynne C. Schaefer, University percent. your soul erase! of Maryland, Baltimore County; Rosa M. Among the other specific activities for which All about courage’s, most courageous face! Scharf, Howard Bank; Mary Fulton Shock, Phi- GM is being recognized is its Safe Kids Buck- Let me learn! lanthropist; J. Patricia Wilson Smoot, Prince le Up partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide. As from you, and all of your character I can George’s County Office of the State’s Attor- Under this program, child safety seats are so discern! ney; Felicita Sola-Carter, Social Security Ad- checked by trained experts for proper installa- All about life . . . and all about what is pos- ministration; Yolanda F. Sonnier, Randall & tion; safety seats are provided to families in sible, when within a great heart a soul Sonnier, LLC; Sally L. Sternbach, Rockville need; and education is provided to help as- so burns! Economic Development, Inc.; Ferrier R. sure that children are not left alone in vehicles So I can grow! Stillman, Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP. and they are not allowed to play in trunks. So I can learn, so throughout my life I can so Karen D. Stokes, Greater Homewood Com- Further, adults learn to walk around a parked use and learn . . . of what a heart is ca- pable of so! munity Corporation; Anita H. Thomas, Univer- vehicle to check for children before they start As your blessings to me you now so bestow, sity of Baltimore; Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, the engine and children are taught that it is ever in these moments of my life . . . I Salisbury University; Suzanne C. Thompson, never safe to play in driveways, parking lots or will know! Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, Ad- on sidewalks when vehicles are nearby. Which, can so show me . . . that path! vanced Benefit Solutions, Inc.; Margaret There are 25 Safe Kids coalitions and chap- Which, can so show me the way . . . which Witherup Tindall, Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, ters in Michigan, and, over the last 10 years can so teach me all about the things Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC; Marlene under the GM-Safe Kids program, approxi- which last . . . Trestman, Office of the Attorney General; mately 45,000 child safety seats in the State As I watch you and your most heroic glow! Jenny J. Trostel, Saab of Baltimore; Judith have been inspected and another 13,500 have The questions to my heart you so an- Vaughan-Prather, Montgomery County Com- been provided to families in need free of swer, I ask? mission for Women; Laura Neuman Volkman, charge. In addition, several permanent child For you have touched me, with your most Springboard Enterprises; Stephanie T. Willey, seat inspection stations have been set up, run heroic glow! by Safe Kids, and four mobile car seat check- For you have so taught to me, all that it is Comcast Spotlight; Deborah Smith Williams, . . . that I so need to know! M&T Bank; Jeanne M. Yeager, Mid-Shore up vans donated by GM are operating in the So I can touch the sky, so I can so soar so Council on Family Violence; Terry Slade State. very high . . . a part of you, I will take Young, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore; and Madam Speaker, I have had the opportunity with me I’ll show! Gina Monath Zawitoski, DLA Piper U.S., LLP. to witness the work of Safe Kids Flint, which For on this Earth . . . I salute these women as examples of the is part of the Hurley Medical Center. The dedi- Our Lord God so puts on such men and many others who have made, and continue to cated men and women who work at these women of such fine worth . . . make our country great. events volunteer a significant amount of their To Teach Us All, to so hear his call . . . to make us all understand, of what it is f time and talent to assure that children are riding safely in vehicles, and they provide very which comes first! HONORING GENERAL MOTORS FOR valuable information to parents. Safe Kids Flint Everybody loves Raymond, You Teach Me WINNING RICHARD H. AUSTIN has reported that 19 lives have been saved . . . Teach Me So! LONG-TERM TRAFFIC SAFETY after families who attended one of the organi- AWARD zation’s events were involved in crashes. f I am pleased to join in congratulating Gen- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. DALE E. KILDEE eral Motors for this recognition of its excep- OF MICHIGAN tional corporate citizenship in working to pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tect the citizens of Michigan through the Safe HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Kids partnership and many other safety activi- OF CALIFORNIA Monday, March 31, 2008 ties. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, earlier this f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES month, the Michigan Governor’s Traffic Safety Monday, March 31, 2008 Advisory Commission announced that the HONORING RAYMOND D. General Motors Corporation will receive the HENNAGIR FOR HIS BRAVERY Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on March Richard H. Austin Long-Term Traffic Safety AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED 14, 2008, I was unavoidably detained and was Award, ‘‘for being a corporate and auto indus- STATES OF AMERICA not able to record my votes for Rollcall No. try leader in promoting traffic safety issues,’’ in 143–146. the State and nationally. The award was pre- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Had I been present I would have voted: sented at the group’s annual awards luncheon OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 143—Yes—Providing for the on March 13, 2008, in East Lansing, Michigan. consideration of the Senate amendment to the This prestigious award is named after a true Monday, March 31, 2008 bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intel- leader in traffic safety, the late Richard H. Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise to ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a Austin, who served as Michigan Secretary of honor Corporal Raymond D. Hennagir of Dept- procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions State from 1971 to 1994. Secretary Austin, ford, New Jersey. Corporal Hennagir was in- of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes. who was known as, ‘‘Mr. Traffic Safety,’’ was jured while on foot patrol in Zaidon, Iraq. He a pioneer in promoting passage of State seat Rollcall No. 144—Yes—Providing for the stepped on an improvised explosive device, consideration of the Senate amendment to the belt use laws and in promoting measures for losing both of his legs and four fingers on his child passenger safety, drunken driving pre- bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intel- left hand. The bravery of this man is truly in- ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a vention, and motorcycle safety. spiring. Out of respect and gratitude for the The commission’s announcement notes that procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions great service Corporal Hennagir has given his of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes. GM, ‘‘has made significant contributions in ad- country, I submit this poem written in his Rollcall No. 145—Yes—To amend the For- dressing key traffic safety concerns including honor by Albert Carey Caswell. eign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to safety belt use, child passenger safety in and TEACH ME around vehicles and drunk driving through establish a procedure for authorizing certain Teach Me! acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for partnerships and collaboration, advocacy, fi- Teach me well! nancial support and voluntary time commit- You so beseech me. As you so gallantly look other purposes. ments to traffic safety organizations by com- past all of your pain and heartache, all Rollcall No. 146—Yes—On Approving the pany executives and employees.’’ of your hell! Journal.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31MR8.041 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS March 31, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E455 RECOGNIZING OFFICER PAUL HONORING THE LIFE OF MS. FRAN Lions Club. a truly outstanding organization JUSTIN COFFEE TONEY that has served Annandale. Virginia for 60 years. HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER Throughout its history. the Annandale Lions HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF MICHIGAN Club has embraced the Lions’ philosophy of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS ‘‘We Serve,’’ and all residents of Annandale— Monday, March 31, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young and old—owe them a debt of gratitude. Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I To date, the club has raised over $1,000.000 Monday, March 31, 2008 rise to honor and acknowledge Ms. Fran and has dedicated innumerable hours toward Toney, Executive Director of the Plymouth making their community a better place to live. Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Community Chamber of Commerce, upon her today to recognize and congratulate Officer retirement from seventeen years of dutiful Thanks to the Lions, there is playground Paul Justin Coffee for being named the 2007 service. equipment at Annandale Elementary School. Police Officer of the Year by the Euless Police Fran Toney is a woman who has always Thanks to the Lions, Fairfax hospital got its Department. loved Plymouth, Michigan. Fran has focused first maternity ward. Thanks to the Lions, there the past seventeen years of her career on get- Officer Justin Coffee has been with the Eu- are bleachers and lights at the Annandale ting others to love it too. As executive director, High School athletic fields. less Police Department since March 2005. Ms. Toney encouraged members of her com- Prior to serving and protecting the Euless munity to invest in local businesses and the As Annandale evolved from small rural town community, Officer Coffee was a police officer community. Under her venerable tenure, the to bustling suburb, the Lions have been there in Bedford, Texas for seven years. He holds Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce to help keep up with change. They marked an Advanced Peace Officer certification from has nearly doubled its size from 400 to 700 streets, numbered houses and mapped their the great state of Texas. committed members. Ms. Toney initiated more community to help firefighters respond to than 42 new programs which continue to emergencies and facilitate mail delivery. As Officer Justin Coffee, a native Texan, grad- make the Plymouth area a prosperous and uated from L.D. Bell High School and attended the number of children in the area grew, they proud part of Michigan. From Scarecrows in helped provide wholesome activities by spon- Tarrant County College. His father is a police Kellogg Park to the annual Auction Fundraiser, soring Scout troops and baseball teams. They sergeant in Hurst, Texas and his brother is a Fran Toney has made the Plymouth Commu- police officer in Bedford, Texas. Officer Coffee nity Chamber of Commerce a point of pride for constructed the children’s playhouse at the is married to Sarah and they have three chil- our community and the entire state of Michi- Annandale Christian Community for Action’s dren. gan. (ACCA) day care center, and have sponsored Madam Speaker, for seventeen years Ms. local youths for the Virginia Boys and Girls During Officer Coffee’s distinguished career Fran Toney has faithfully served the Plymouth State summer leadership and citizenship pro- in the Euless Police Department, he has re- community and its citizens. As she enters the grams. ceived seven commendations, was nominated next phase of her life, she leaves behind a for the 2006 Rookie of the Year, and was se- legacy of dedication, vibrancy, and fellowship. The Annandale Lions, like Lions every- lected as one of six Field Training Officers for Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in con- where, also do a great deal for those with spe- the department. He consistently maintains a gratulating Ms. Fran Toney upon her retire- cial physical needs, particularly those with vi- high level of competency and has gained ment and recognizing her years of loyal serv- sion and hearing impairments. They support much respect among his fellow police officers. ice to our community, state and country. sight and hearing screenings and research, f and have offered financial assistance to the It is with great honor that I recognize Officer Virginia Lions Eye Institute. Paul Justin Coffee for his dedication and out- HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVER- standing service to the Euless Police Depart- SARY OF THE ANNANDALE Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues join ment and the City of Euless, Texas. I applaud LIONS CLUB me in thanking each and every Annandale his numerous achievements and wish him Lion for their hard work and dedication to continued success in his service. I am proud HON. TOM DAVIS helping others in making Annandale a great to represent Officer Coffee in the 24th District OF VIRGINIA place to live. I am proud to honor the club on of Texas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its 60th anniversary, and wish them continued Monday, March 31, 2008 success in the years to come. Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Annandale

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31MR8.016 E31MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC77 with REMARKS E456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2008 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Appropriations Foreign Relations Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- To hold hearings to examine the condi- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, cation, and Related Agencies Sub- tions and developments of Iraq in 2012. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, committee SD–419 To hold hearings to examine National 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Appropriations Labor Relations Board Representation Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- tem for a computerized schedule of all elections and initial collective bar- opment, and Related Agencies Sub- meetings and hearings of Senate com- gaining agreements, focusing on safe- committee mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- guarding workers’ rights. To hold hearings to examine the status SD–138 tees, and committees of conference. of the Surface Transportation Trust 11 a.m. Funds and impact on federal spending. This title requires all such committees Homeland Security and Governmental Af- SD–138 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily fairs Veterans’ Affairs Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine nuclear ter- To hold hearings to examine legislative rorism, focusing on assessing the presentations from sundry Veteran Af- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose threat to the United States. of the meetings, when scheduled, and fairs organizations. SD–342 SH–216 any cancellations or changes in the 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. meetings as they occur. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Business meeting to consider S. 2688, to To hold hearings to examine turmoil in As an additional procedure along improve the protections afforded under U.S. credit markets, focusing on the re- Federal law to consumers from con- with the computerization of this infor- cent actions of federal financing regu- taminated seafood by directing the mation, the Office of the Senate Daily lators. Secretary of Commerce to establish a SD–538 Digest will prepare this information for program, in coordination with other Appropriations printing in the Extensions of Remarks appropriate Federal agencies, to Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related strengthen activities for ensuring that section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Agencies Subcommittee seafood sold or offered for sale to the on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine proposed public in or affecting interstate com- budget estimates for fiscal year 2009 for week. merce is fit for human consumption, the National Aeronautics and Space S.J. Res. 28, disapproving the rule sub- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Administration Fiscal Year. April 1, 2008 may be found in the Daily mitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast SD–192 Digest of today’s RECORD. media ownership, S. 2607, to make a Commerce, Science, and Transportation technical correction to section 3009 of To hold hearings to examine inter- national fisheries, focusing on manage- MEETINGS SCHEDULED the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, H.R. 3985, to amend title 49, United States ment and enforcement. APRIL 2 Code, to direct the Secretary of Trans- SR–253 Environment and Public Works 9:30 a.m. portation to register a person pro- To hold hearings to examine strategies Appropriations viding transportation by an over-the- to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Energy and Water Development Sub- road bus as a motor carrier of pas- United States colleges and universities. committee sengers only if the person is willing SD–406 To hold hearings to examine proposed and able to comply with certain acces- Finance budget estimates for fiscal year 2009 for sibility requirements in addition to To hold hearings to examine outside the the Department of Energy. other existing requirements, H.R. 802, box on estate tax reform, focusing on SD–124 to amend the Act to Prevent Pollution reviewing ideas to simplify planning. Foreign Relations from Ships to implement MARPOL SD–215 To hold hearings to examine Iraq after Annex VI, and the nomination of Rob- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the surge, focusing on military pros- ert A. Sturgell, of Maryland, to be Ad- fairs pects. ministrator of the Federal Aviation SD–419 Administration. To hold hearings to examine Federal Judiciary SR–253 Emergency Management Agency, fo- To hold oversight hearings to examine Foreign Relations cusing on if the agency is better pre- the Department of Homeland Security. To hold hearings to examine Iraq after pared for a catastrophe now than it was SH–216 the surge, focusing on political pros- in 2005. Joint Economic Committee pects. SD–342 To hold hearings to examine the current SD–419 Judiciary economic outlook. Armed Services Business meeting to consider S. 2136, to SD–106 Readiness and Management Support Sub- address the treatment of primary 10 a.m. committee mortgages in bankruptcy, S. 2133, to Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the Depart- authorize bankruptcy courts to take Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- ment of Defense contracting in Iraq certain actions with respect to mort- committee and Afghanistan. gage loans in bankruptcy, S. 2041, to To hold hearings to examine the defense SR–222 amend the False Claims Act, S. 2533, to authorization request for fiscal year enact a safe, fair, and responsible state 2009 for the Cooperative Threat Reduc- APRIL 3 secrets privilege Act, S. 702, to author- tion Program and the Proliferation Se- 9:30 a.m. ize the Attorney General to award curity Initiative at the Department of Armed Services grants to State courts to develop and Defense, and nuclear nonproliferation To hold hearings to examine the nomina- implement State courts interpreter programs at the National Nuclear Se- tions of Gen. David D. McKiernan, to programs, S. Res. 468, designating April curity Administration, and the future be General, and Commander, Inter- 2008 as ‘‘National 9–1-1 Education years defense program. national Security Assistance Force, Af- Month’’, and the nominations of SR–232A ghanistan, Lt. Gen. Raymond T. Catharina Haynes, of Texas, to be Environment and Public Works Odierno, to be General, and Vice Chief United States Circuit Judge for the To hold an oversight hearing to examine of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Walter L. Sharp, Fifth Circuit, and Rebecca A. Gregory, the listing decision for the polar bear to be General, and Commander, United to be United States Attorney for the under the Endangered Species Act. Nations Command/Combined Forces Eastern District of Texas. SD–406 Command/United States Forces Korea, SD–226 10:30 a.m. all of the United States Army. 10:30 a.m. Appropriations SD–106 Aging Defense Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine scrambling To meet in closed session to examine Na- To hold hearings to examine the current for health insurance coverage, focusing tional Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/ price of oil, focusing on non-commer- on health security for people in late Space Programs. cial institutional investors. middle age. S–407, Capitol SD–366 SD–608

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Wastewater and Groundwater Study National Historical Park or Antietam 2154, Rayburn Building and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- National Battlefield, S. 1993 and H.R. 2:15 p.m. retary of the Interior to participate in Judiciary the Los Angeles County Water Supply 2197, bills to modify the boundary of To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Augmentation Demonstration Project, the Hopewell Culture National Histor- tions of Mark S. Davis, to be United H.R. 1140, to authorize the Secretary, ical Park in the State of Ohio, S. 2207, States District Judge for the Eastern in cooperation with the City of San to direct the Secretary of the Interior District of Virginia, David Gregory Juan Capistrano, California, to partici- to study the suitability and feasibility Kays, to be United States District pate in the design, planning, and con- of designating Green McAdoo School in Judge for the Western District of Mis- struction of an advanced water treat- Clinton, Tennessee, as a unit of the Na- souri, David J. Novak, to be United ment plant facility and recycled water tional Park System, S. 2254, to estab- States District Judge for the Eastern system, H.R. 1503, to amend the Rec- lish the Mississippi Hills National Her- District of Virginia, Stephen N. lamation Wastewater and Groundwater itage Area in the State of Mississippi, Limbaugh, Jr., to be United States Dis- Study and Facilities Act to authorize S. 2329 and H.R. 2627, bills to establish trict Judge for the Eastern District of the Secretary of the Interior to partici- the Thomas Edison National Historical Missouri, and Elisebeth C. Cook, of Vir- pate in the Avra Black Wash Reclama- Park in the State of New Jersey as the ginia, to be an Assistant Attorney Gen- tion and Riparian Restoration Project, successor to the Edison National His- eral. H.R. 1725, to amend the Reclamation toric Site, S. 2502 and H.R. 3332, bills to SD–226 Wastewater and Groundwater Study provide for the establishment of a me- 3 p.m. and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- morial within Kalaupapa National His- Armed Services retary of the Interior to participate in torical Park located on the island of Airland Subcommittee the Rancho California Water District Molokai, in the State of Hawaii, to To hold hearings to examine the defense Southern Riverside County Recycled honor and perpetuate the memory of authorization request for fiscal year Non-Potable Distribution Facilities those individuals who were forcibly re- 2009 on Army modernization, and the and Demineralization Desalination Re- located to the Kalaupapa Peninsula future years defense program. cycled Water Treatment and Reclama- from 1866 to 1969, S. 2512, to establish tion Facility Project, H.R. 1737, to SR–222 the Mississippi Delta National Heritage amend the Reclamation Wastewater Area in the State of Mississippi, and and Groundwater Study and Facilities APRIL 4 H.R. 3998, to authorize the Secretary of Act to authorize the Secretary of the the Interior to conduct special re- 9:30 a.m. Interior to participate in the design, Joint Economic Committee planning, and construction of perma- sources studies of certain lands and To hold hearings to examine the current nent facilities for the GREAT project structures to determine the appro- employment situation. to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired priate means for preservation, use, and SD–106 waters in the area of Oxnard, Cali- management of the resources associ- fornia, and H.R. 2614, to amend the ated with such lands and structures. APRIL 8 Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- SD–366 9:30 a.m. water Study and Facilities Act to au- Armed Services thorize the Secretary of the Interior to APRIL 10 To hold hearings to examine the situa- participate in certain water projects in 10 a.m. tion in Iraq and progress made by the California. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Government of Iraq in meeting bench- SD–366 Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security marks and achieving reconciliation. Foreign Relations Subcommittee SD–106 To hold hearings to examine Iraq after To hold hearings to examine aviation 10 a.m. the surge. safety oversight. Commerce, Science, and Transportation SH–216 SR–253 To hold hearings to examine the Federal Armed Services Trade Commission reauthorization. SeaPower Subcommittee APRIL 15 SR–253 To hold hearings to examine the defense 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. authorization request for fiscal year Energy and Natural Resources Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2009 on Navy force structure require- To hold hearings to examine S. 2438, to To hold an oversight hearing to examine ments and programs to meet those re- the digital television transition, focus- quirements, and the future years de- repeal certain provisions of the Federal ing on consumers, broadcasters, and fense program. Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. converter boxes. SR–222 SD–366 SR–253 Energy and Natural Resources APRIL 9 APRIL 23 To hold hearings to examine S. 2259 and 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. H.R. 813, bills to amend the Reclama- Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Affairs tion Wastewater and Groundwater To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold an oversight hearing to examine Study and Facilities Act to authorize making Veterans Affairs the workplace an update on the Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of the Interior to partici- of choice for health care providers. the Department of Defense cooperation pate in the Prado Basin Natural Treat- SR–418 and collaboration. ment System Project, to authorize the 10 a.m. SR–418 Secretary to participate in the Lower Appropriations 2:30 p.m. Chino Dairy Area desalination dem- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Commerce, Science, and Transportation onstration and reclamation project, Programs Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine phantom H.R. 31, to amend the Reclamation To hold hearings to examine proposed traffic. 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