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HONORING ILLINOIS STATE VET- dell. I would like to be Georgia’s next senator. looked down at her and smiled. It said it all. ERANS OF FOREIGN WARS COM- Here is where I stand. Do you have any ques- Everything was fine, and the little girl got her- MANDER WILLIAM M. WOLFF tions?’’ self back together and ran back out to the Over the next several decades, Paul’s hard yard with the rest of the kids. HON. PETER J. ROSKAM work brought him through the ranks. He even- Madam Speaker, that was the grace and OF ILLINOIS tually became one of the most well-connected charm of Paul Coverdell. Here is a man with and influential members of the United States a world view but who could look at a 4-year- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate but he never forgot the common man old girl and say, ‘‘everything is okay.’’ That is Thursday, July 22, 2010 for whom he came to Washington to fight. what made Paul Coverdell special. It was the Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I am Throughout his career, Paul’s energy left all ‘‘Coverdell Dignity’’ and Paul carried that dig- pleased to rise today in recognition of the long who met him in awe. nity and that gentlemanly manner with him ev- and noble service of Illinois State Veterans of When Paul was first elected to the Georgia erywhere he went. Foreign Wars Commander William M. Wolff. State Senate, he was one of just three Repub- As a United States Senator, Paul fought Commander Wolff began his loyal service to licans in the body. When I joined the General tirelessly for Georgia’s veterans and for our our country as a tank driver in the U.S. Army Assembly just over a decade later, there were military bases especially Fort Stewart in my in Vietnam with the First Squadron, Fourth Ar- only nine. Paul quickly rose through the ranks district. He was also an amazing advocate for mored Calvary/First Infantry Division. and became the Senate Republican Leader. agriculture—the backbone of Georgia’s econ- Commander Wolff was awarded several Despite the numerical odds against him, Paul omy. In my South Georgia district, many farm- medals including the Purple Heart. He became refused to be shut out of the arena of ideas. ers referred to him lovingly as ‘‘Senator a Charter Member of the Bloomingdale, Illinois At that time, Governor Joe Frank Harris in- Cloverdale.’’ VFW Post 7539 in 1991, and would earn the troduced a number of bills dealing with DUI Madam Speaker, Paul Coverdell had the status of All-American Post Commander and laws. The conventional wisdom was that each uncanny ability to not just have an opinion on All-State Post Commander. time you increased the penalty, the number of every issue but to have a thought, an idea and To this day, Commander Wolff is extremely offenders would go down but Paul bucked the a consequential action. He was a man of ac- active in the community. He currently serves conventional wisdom. tion. as the Chairperson for the Bloomingdale Knowing that a lot of the offenders were ad- I learned a lot from Senator Paul Coverdell. Septemberfest Commission, and he is a mem- dicted to alcohol, Paul introduced and got One thing I learned, although he was one of ber of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, the passed legislation that created a component of the fiercest Republicans I’ve ever known, Paul West Suburban Fire Fighters Association, mandatory assessment to see if they were ad- showed everyone by instruction to never put Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Lions dicted. If so, Paul’s bill provided a requirement politics over policy. Club. that they seek treatment. I remember being a young member of the Madam Speaker and Distinguished Col- As the eleventh Director of the Peace General Assembly when then-State Senator leagues, please join me in honoring his ex- Corps, Paul promoted farming in Third World Julian Bond stepped down to run for the con- traordinary commitment to our nation, and rec- countries, economic growth and development, gressional seat now held by the gentleman ognizing his celebration that will take place on and medical help. Indeed, he saw the formula from Georgia, Mr. LEWIS. Paul Coverdell was August 14th. for world prosperity meant world peace and it one of the men in the Georgia Senate who f was great and important for the United States stood up and gave a great farewell speech for of America to be leading the way. As Director, Mr. Bond. HONORING THE LATE SENATOR Paul sent the first Peace Corps volunteers to I remember watching that and saying, ‘‘here PAUL DOUGLAS COVERDELL Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall. is a liberal Democrat and the conservative Re- Paul went into the most difficult and remote publican leader of the State. What is he HON. JACK KINGSTON places and countries and said, ‘‘How can we doing?’’ I knew there was a lesson to be had. OF GEORGIA help with health care? Are there better farming Bipartisanship and civility is important and you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES techniques out there? Is there a way to get should never let politics rule over policy. cleaner water? What can we do for the chil- A week before he died, Paul called me at Thursday, July 22, 2010 dren?’’ home on a Sunday. We had an issue in my Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise Paul also knew the value of bringing the district with the Federal Law Enforcement today to honor the memory of the Late Sen- world to America. That’s why he created the Training Center, and we kind of got off path. ator from Georgia, Paul D. Coverdell, who ‘‘World Wise Schools’’ program which con- He said, ‘‘Jack, I think we are a little out of died 10 years ago last Sunday. nected classrooms in the United States with synch here. I just want to make sure that you I considered Paul a dear friend and continue Peace Corps volunteers around the world. and I are okay on this.’’ to hold his wife Nancy, who is a constituent of During his tenure as Director, 5,000 class- That was typical Coverdell. I think so many mine, in high regard. rooms nationwide benefitted from the program. of us, including me, would have said, ‘‘Alright, One thing about Paul is that one may have I remember hosting a coffee in my living you are way off base. I am right and you are agreed or disagreed with him but one always room for Paul during his campaign for United wrong.’’ Not Paul, he made it so that it was respected his energy level, his knowledge of States Senate. In the middle of a detailed dis- just so easy to get along. the issue, and the way he was so focused on cussion, my daughter Ann who was four years In closing, I want to say one last thing about attacking problems. old at the time came running into the living Nancy Coverdell—the love of Paul’s life. Paul I first learned about Paul Coverdell in 1974 room and crashed through the circle of adults spoke to me about Nancy often. He bragged when my mother sent me a clipping from the listening to a very dignified U.S. senatorial on how much better she was than him with Atlanta Journal & Constitution titled ‘‘The Gos- candidate. She had been playing out in the real estate. It is a rare man who really pri- pel According to Paul.’’ In it, I read of a young backyard with all the other children, and she vately, one-on-one, takes the time to brag guy running an unconventional campaign for said, ‘‘Mom and Dad, I feel of the slide, and about his wife to another man. It is a sign of the State Senate in Atlanta. Rather than just I hurt my heinie and all the other kids are a great marriage, a great husband and true working the good old boys barbecue circuit laughing at me.’’ love. I have the honor of representing Nancy and going to the back-room power brokers, The room full of grown-ups fell silent; and all in Congress and I truly appreciate her sharing Paul went directly to the voters. He stood on eyes went to the little girl who was at the foot Paul’s life with me, the State of Georgia and the side of the road waving signs and knock- of this soon-to-be U.S. Senator, a very dig- our great Nation. ing on doors. He went directly to the unnamed nified and somewhat sophisticated man and a Paul Coverdell was a good Republican, a and untitled citizens to say, ‘‘I am Paul Cover- tad old-fashioned in his mannerisms, and he great strategist, a great ideas man. He had a

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As the DCBID’s President & f important to our own security, including the CEO, Carol’s leadership has been instru- fight against terrorism and other international mental in the district’s growth to include more COMMEMORATING UNITED STATES crimes. Ending the island’s tragic division will than 2,200 parcels and 1,200 property owners MARINE CORPORAL LARRY D. pave the way to prosperity and peace through- located in the 65-block Central Business Dis- HARRIS, JR. out the entire region. trict of Downtown Los Angeles. Today, this in- Last year, I was joined by Hellenic Caucus fluential business district is among the largest HON. MIKE COFFMAN co-chair Representative GUS BILIRAKIS in urg- of its kind in Los Angeles County. OF COLORADO ing our colleagues to sign a letter to President Revenue generated from property tax as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Obama thanking him for his vocal support of sessments within the district pay for more than a unified Cyprus and urging the United States’ 140 employees to provide security, cleaning Thursday, July 22, 2010 continued support for a solution to the Cyprus and other services in the area. The district Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- problem that is by Cypriots, for Cypriots. also promotes business retention and recruit- er, I rise to pay tribute to a hero: United States To date, Turkey has repeatedly ignored all ment, acts as a housing resource to potential Marine Corporal Larry D. Harris, Jr. of Thorn- U.N. Resolutions pertaining to Cyprus and has residents and developers, and carries out a ton, Colorado. continued to occupy the island in complete Downtown marketing program that includes Corporal Harris, a Marine Corps veteran of violation of international law. Turkey has con- special events, promotional offers, advertising Iraq and Afghanistan, graduated in 2003 from tinued to do so despite the fact that it has campaigns and other public relations efforts. Boulder High School where he played football been a member of the U.N. Security Council With a budget of more than $6 million, the and ran track. He loved being an infantry Ma- since January 2009. Turkey has also refused DCBID has made Downtown safe and clean rine on the front line. to abide by the Judgments of the European and provided a catalyst to bring incredible new Corporal Larry Harris displayed heroism and Court of Human Rights in numerous cases, residential and commercial investment to service to others—both overseas and at thereby continuing to violate the basic human Downtown Los Angeles. home. He was awarded the Navy and Marine rights of the Cypriot people. This is an out- Under Carol’s dual leadership, the Down- Corps Achievement Medal for helping civilians rage. town Center Business Improvement District severely injured in an automobile accident The current negotiations aim at reaching a working in conjunction with the Central City near Camp Pendleton. comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus prob- Association of Los Angeles operate under a On July 1, 2010, while on patrol in Helmand lem based on a bizonal, bicommunal federa- shared mission—to enhance the quality of life Province Afghanistan, another Marine was tion with political equality, as defined in the in Downtown. shot in the leg. Picking up his fellow wounded relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, Under Carol’s direction, CCA created the Marine to carry him to safety Corporal Harris with a single sovereignty, single citizenship ‘‘Downtown Development Strategy’’ as an up- tripped an explosive device, absorbing the and single international personality. The solu- dated supplement to the 1985 Downtown Stra- blast. Though he died in the explosion, his ef- tion must reunite the island, its people, its in- tegic Plan. The plan includes all aspects of a forts saved the life of the wounded Marine. stitutions and its economy and safeguard the revitalized Downtown, from the creation of Corporal Harris is a shining example of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all mixed-use/mixed-income projects to new United States Marine Corps service and sac- Cypriots and the withdrawal of Turkish occu- transportation amenities. Carol was also in- rifice. As a Marine Corps veteran, my deepest pation forces from Cyprus. strumental in initiating the Figueroa Corridor sympathies go out to his family and to all who The United States and the international Plan and the reauthorization of the Civic Cen- knew him. community must continue to provide support ter Authority, which led to the Civic Center f to this process. The people of Cyprus deserve Master Plan. a unified and democratic country, and I remain In one of her most significant achievements, THE 36TH YEAR OF ILLEGAL hopeful that a peaceful settlement will be Carol utilized the full force of the association’s TURKISH OCCUPATION OF CYPRUS found so that the division of Cyprus will come lobbying muscle to win a legislative victory key to an end. to the Downtown Los Angeles Renaissance. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY f Passed in 1999 by the Los Angeles City OF NEW YORK Council, the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING CAROL E. SCHATZ FOR pioned by the association is widely credited for TWO DECADES OF SERVICE TO Thursday, July 22, 2010 allowing developers to convert empty office THE CENTRAL CITY ASSOCIA- buildings to housing. As a result of this prop- Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, this TION OF LOS ANGELES erty use conversion, Downtown today boasts week, once again, we commemorate the tragic more than 16,000 new residential units, a 141 36th anniversary of the 1974 illegal Turkish in- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD percent increase since 1991. In addition, vasion of Cyprus. Thirty-six years later, Turkey OF CALIFORNIA Downtown has experienced a dramatic popu- continues forcibly to occupy more than one- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation increase of residents from 19,000 in third of Cyprus with more than 43,000 troops. 1991 to 43,000 today. This amounts to almost one Turkish soldier for Thursday, July 22, 2010 Tapping into this expanded pool of cus- every two Turkish Cypriots. It is time for Tur- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I tomers, the number of Downtown businesses key to withdraw its troops from Cyprus so that rise today to honor my friend, Carol E. Schatz, has also increased, from 11,725 in 1991 to the island can move forward as one nation. on the occasion of her 20th anniversary with 17,028 today, including 180 new restaurants, I am honored to represent Astoria, the Central City Association (CCA) of Los An- bars, and nightclubs that have made Down- Queens—one of the largest and most vibrant geles in the 34th Congressional District. town Los Angeles an entertainment and dining communities of Greek and Cypriot Americans During her tenure with the association, I destination. in this country. I truly enjoy participating in the have had the pleasure of working closely with Carol embraces a vision of Downtown as a life of this community and treasure the won- Carol in our joint efforts to revitalize Downtown place where professionals live and work and derful and vital Cypriot friends that I have Los Angeles. families come to have fun. Her tenacious ad- come to know. Cyprus has long been a key Carol started her career with the CCA in vocacy was instrumental in bringing the Sta- partner for the United States, and our friend- 1990 as the Director of Legislative Affairs. ples Center to Downtown—the proud home of ship rests on the bedrock of shared demo- Five years later, she became the association’s the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, and cratic values. President & CEO—the first woman in the as- Kings. Carol was also a strong proponent of As co-chair and co-founder of the Congres- sociation’s history to hold this leadership posi- the creation of LA Live, which has become sional Hellenic Caucus, I have worked dili- tion. one of the most vibrant centers for urban gently with my colleagues in the Caucus out of Established in 1924 as an advocacy organi- nightlife in the nation. our mutual concern for the continued division zation for businesses, the CCA represents Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to and occupation of Cyprus. We have 158 mem- more than 450 member businesses and orga- please join me in thanking Carol E. Schatz on

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I support the increase in funding mendous contribution on behalf of the Down- group for teens, takes part in ‘‘Read to Me’’ for this program as well as the measure in the town business community, and I look forward volunteer program for kids at a shelter where bill to authorize $2 million a year for the next to continuing to work with her to realize our she once lived, and organizes canned food 4 years for the National Oceanic and Atmos- shared dream for a thriving and prosperous drives. pheric Administration, NOAA, to conduct oil- Downtown for many years to come. Romonia’s excellence is further reflected in spill demonstration projects. f her commitment to her education at Tempe As long as we extract and transport oil High School. Being a former graduate and along our coasts, there will be the risk of oil RECOGNIZING THE 60TH teacher at Tempe High School, I am im- spills, and the potential for damage to our ANNIVERSARY OF LOGAN CENTER mensely proud of Romonia’s achievements— coastal ecosystems and economies. graduating third in her class with a 3.92 grade That is why I support H.R. 2693. It allows HON. JOE DONNELLY point average. Romonia’s merits extend be- for better interagency coordination and a more OF INDIANA yond the classroom where she served as the robust strategy for responding to and reducing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES varsity basketball team’s captain, and be- the environmental and economic impacts of Thursday, July 22, 2010 longed to a number of school organizations. future oil spills. Being named Pacific Region Youth of the I urge my colleagues to join me in voting Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speak- Year will grant Romonia $24,000 in college yes on H.R. 2693. er, I rise in recognition of the 60th anniversary scholarships from founding sponsor Reader’s f of Logan Center in South Bend, Indiana. Since Digest Foundation. This will be in addition to 1950, Logan Center has been a leader in the $30,000 in scholarships that Romonia has ZHENZI QIN north central Indiana’s community in sup- earned by being named Boys and Girls Club porting individuals with disabilities. of the East Valley’s Youth of the Year. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Americans with developmental or physical Romonia will spread her talent further as she OF COLORADO disabilities and their families face particularly enrolls at my alma mater, Arizona State Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daunting challenges to maintain health, inde- versity, where she will be a member of the pendence, and quality of life. For the past 60 Thursday, July 22, 2010 professional program at the W.P. Carey years, Logan Center has helped these individ- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise School of Business and the Barrett Honors uals and their families achieve full, successful today to recognize and applaud Zhenzi Qin College. who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge lives. They provide services such as voca- Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Zhenzi tional training and community outings for nizing Romonia Dixon for her inspiring efforts, Qin is a 12th grader at Arvada High School adults and speech, physical, and occupational talents, and service to our community through and received this award because her deter- therapy for children. The Center also runs the Boys and Girls Club. Best Buddies, which pairs individuals with dis- mination and hard work have allowed her to abilities with students from local colleges, f overcome adversities. forming bonds between individuals across the THE OIL POLLUTION RESEARCH The dedication demonstrated by Zhenzi Qin community. AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is exemplary of the type of achievement that Additionally, this August, Logan Center will REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010 can be attained with hard work and persever- host their 7th annual Logan’s Run, a local ance. It is essential students at all levels that race and fun walk to raise awareness and SPEECH OF strive to make the most of their education and benefit those with developmental disabilities. HON. LOIS CAPPS develop a work ethic which will guide them for Logan Center is a well respected organiza- OF CALIFORNIA the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once tion with the proven ability to improve and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES change lives, and I am proud of their contin- again to Zhenzi Qin for winning the Arvada ued support of our local community for the Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth past 60 years, with many more to come in the Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the future. to express my strong support for H.R. 2693, same dedication and character to all her future f the Oil Pollution Research and Development accomplishments. Program Reauthorization Act of 2010. f RECOGNIZING THE 2010 PACIFIC The Deepwater Horizon tragedy has shown REGION YOUTH OF THE YEAR that the U.S. preparedness for offshore explo- TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSEPH M. FAR- RECIPIENT, ROMONIA DIXON ration, in relation to technologies to prevent LEY, FORMER PRESIDENT OF and respond to oil spills, is severely lacking. ALABAMA POWER HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Unfortunately, I know first hand how little OF ARIZONA these technologies have improved in the past HON. JO BONNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 41 years, since the 1969 oil spill off of my OF ALABAMA Thursday, July 22, 2010 coast in Santa Barbara. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The tragic loss of 11 lives in the explosion Thursday, July 22, 2010 Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise on the BP Deepwater Horizon and the result- today in recognition of Ms. Romonia Dixon of ing environmental damage, underscores the Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to Tempe, the recipient of the 2010 Pacific Youth need to focus more research on accident pre- offer tribute to a remarkable businessman and of the Year Award. This national award, grant- vention and environmental safety. leader in Alabama, Mr. Joseph M. Farley, who ed by the Boys and Girls Club of America, H.R. 2693 will make oil and gas drilling passed away on May 24 at the age of 82. recognizes Mona’s academic excellence and safer. Joe Farley guided Alabama Power Com- outstanding contributions to her school and This bipartisan legislation provides for ro- pany for 2 decades, serving as president from community despite personal challenges and bust oversight and accountability of the inter- 1969 to 1989. obstacles. agency research and development program He is credited with—and admired for—his For much of her life, Romonia has been established in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. steady and wise leadership, successfully guid- moving with her family to different cities and H.R. 2693 sets up a more efficient federal ing Alabama Power during some very difficult homeless shelters—often times getting sepa- management structure by establishing a multi- times for the energy industry in America. rated from her family to ensure each person agency committee to coordinate research and From the beginning, it appeared as though had a safe haven for the night. Romonia ensure the ongoing development of new tech- Joe Farley was both educated and trained for reached out to the Boys and Girls Club-Ladmo nologies and methods to prevent, recover and the task of running a major energy company. Branch five years ago for stability and support respond to future oil spills. He held a mechanical engineering degree and has since become a beacon of inspiration We have a responsibility to ensure that the from Princeton University, attended the Uni- and motivation for younger members. relevant federal agencies are equipped with versity of Alabama’s College of Commerce

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For his service, Mr. Deniz has he was elevated to the Superior Court of Cali- bama Power, Mr. Farley took over the nuclear been recognized by the Future Farmers of fornia, County of Stanislaus. energy division of the Southern Company— America, and has received the ‘‘Recognition of Judge Shaver demonstrates leadership Alabama Power’s parent company. Service’’ award from the Madera Irrigation Dis- through many avenues including his recent ac- His advocacy of nuclear energy could not trict and the Association of California Water tivities as section liaison to the ABA Coalition have come at a more important time for the Agencies. for Justice and co-chair to the ABA Section of nuclear industry and he instantly became Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend International Law, International Criminal Law known around the country as one of the pre- and congratulate Johnny Deniz on being Committee. In 2006, Judge Shaver was the eminent experts on the subject. He was re- named the Made Chamber of Commerce 2010 first American judge to work with the Inter- sponsible for the construction of the nuclear Senior Farmer of the Year. I invite my col- national Criminal Court in The Hague. power facility near Dothan, Alabama which leagues to join me in wishing Mr. Deniz many Judge Shaver is highly respected by a bears his name. Even today, the Farley Nu- years of continued success. broad segment of the justice system based on clear Plant remains an example of how pro- f his honesty, integrity and sense of fair play. ductive and efficient nuclear power can be Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues used in generating electricity. BIPARTISAN YUCCA MOUNTAIN join me in honoring Judge Donald Shaver for A former president of the Birmingham Area SUPPORT his efforts and dedication to the Superior Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Court of California and the County of Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Farley was also HON. JOE WILSON Stanislaus. inducted in the Alabama Business Hall of OF SOUTH CAROLINA f Fame. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES YAISANI NAMVONG A highly regarded family man and member Thursday, July 22, 2010 of the board of the Alabama Children’s Hos- pital Foundation, Joe Farley was truly a credit Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam HON. ED PERLMUTTER to our state and his loss will be deeply felt by Speaker, I rise today to thank Senator PATTY OF COLORADO all who knew him. MURRAY of Washington State for bringing at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, our sincere condolences tention to the need to reinstate funding for Thursday, July 22, 2010 Yucca Mountain. This critical issue involves a and prayers go out to his family and friends Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise $10 billion investment and a 23 year bipartisan during this difficult time. today to recognize and applaud Yaisani agreement. I applaud Senator MURRAY for in- f Namvong who has received the Arvada Wheat troducing an amendment to protect taxpayers’ Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. HONORING JOHNNY DENIZ investment by reinstating funding for Yucca Yaisani Namvong is a 12th grader at Arvada Mountain. High School and received this award because America must remain committed to less- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH her determination and hard work have allowed ening our dependence on foreign oil. We OF CALIFORNIA her to overcome adversities. should promote nuclear energy that is a clean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Yaisani and cost-effective energy source. However, in Thursday, July 22, 2010 Namvong is exemplary of the type of achieve- order to keep nuclear energy safe, we need a ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise secure, permanent place to dispose of it. And perseverance. It is essential students at all today to commend and congratulate Johnny that place should be Yucca Mountain. levels that strive to make the most of their Deniz on being honored as the Madera Cham- I agree with the Charleston Post and Cou- education and develop a work ethic which will ber of Commerce 2010 Senior Farmer of the rier that closing Yucca Mountain is ‘‘breath- guide them for the rest of their lives. Year. Mr. Deniz will be recognized at the an- takingly irresponsible.’’ I also appreciate the nual Senior Farmer Dinner on Thursday, July I extend my deepest congratulations once Aiken Standard’s Mike Gellatly for highlighting again to Yaisani Namvong for winning the Ar- 22, 2010. the bipartisan support of this issue and Sen- Mr. Johnny Deniz was born on July 24, vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for ator MURRAY’s amendment. Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit 1931 in Madera, California. At the age of 18, There is clear bipartisan support from the the same dedication and character to all her he began his farming career. During his 60 Aiken County Council, South Carolina’s Attor- future accomplishments. years of farming, he has grown almonds, cling ney General Henry McMaster, the entire South peaches, nectarines, plums, table grapes, Carolina delegation, and now Democrats f wine grapes, tomatoes, cotton, prunes and al- questioning leadership of the Senate. RECOGNIZING CHERYL A. THOMP- falfa. Throughout his career, Mr. Deniz has In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we SON FOR HER COMMUNITY owned and operated farms of all sizes, rang- will never forget September 11th in the Global LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT ing from 450 acres to 2,000 acres. War on Terrorism. Mr. Deniz’s legacy in Madera County agri- f HON. JO BONNER culture has been his contribution toward pro- OF ALABAMA tecting the county’s water supplies, including JUDGE DONALD SHAVER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighting for historic water rights and federal contracts. Mr. Deniz has appeared before HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA Thursday, July 22, 2010 Congressional committees, as well as state OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to and local water jurisdictions, as an expert on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize and commend the exemplary public Madera County water rights. His honesty, in- service of Cheryl A. Thompson, who recently Thursday, July 22, 2010 tegrity and knowledge in representing agri- retired as vice president of the Mobile Division culture in the county and the Central San Joa- Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, I rise of Alabama Power. quin Valley will continue to benefit future farm- today to honor Judge Donald Shaver who will As each of us has personally realized during ing generations for years to come. retire from the court in August 2010. times of stormy weather, there are few things Outside of the farm, Mr. Deniz has served Judge Shaver began his legal career in pri- that we depend upon more than electricity. For on the board of the Madera Irrigation District vate practice with Diehl, Steinheimer, Riggio, more than a decade, the person who was sad- for over 20 years, and on the boards of the Haydel and Mordaunt in 1981. He continued dled with the immense responsibility of keep- Friant Water Users Authority and the Associa- private practice in 1982 with the firm, Calone ing the power on for more than 200,000 tion of California Water Agencies. He also and Roster in Modesto. He entered into the households and businesses in southwest Ala- served on the board and was chairperson of Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office as bama has been Cheryl Thompson. LAID–CWD Power Authority. Mr. Deniz has a homicide attorney where he remained for 7 Madam Speaker, the Gulf Coast is no been a member of the Madera County Farm years. stranger to bad weather and we’ve had our

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It now features all types of Italian cuisine, IN RECOGNITION OF GOLD RIDGE even when Mother Nature is at her worst. including the famous ‘‘zeppole’’ made from a BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATING Equally important, however, Cheryl has secret recipe that has been faithfully guarded THEIR 175TH ANNIVERSARY brought much more to our community than by the members of the St. Ann’s Society, and just her role as the head of the Mobile Division operatic music and singers. The most impor- HON. MIKE ROGERS for Alabama Power. She is an active supporter tant aspect of this festival, that has been pre- OF ALABAMA of many local organizations that enrich our served year after year, is the procession of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives and promote jobs. statue of St. Ann and a framed picture of San Thursday, July 22, 2010 Cheryl is past chair and a member of the Giacomo, put on display to honor the memory Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, board of the Industrial Development Board of of the St. Ann Society descendents and to Mobile. She also serves on the boards of the I would like to request the House’s attention preserve their cherished faith and traditions. I today to pay recognition to the congregation of Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, the Na- know this year’s festival will continue to me- tional Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, Gold Ridge Baptist Church, which celebrated morialize all the wonderful things this festival its 175th anniversary this year. the executive council of the Mitchell College of has come to represent. I congratulate the St. Business at the University of South Alabama, Gold Ridge Baptist church, originating as Ann’s society and parish on 100 years of suc- New Hope Baptist Church, was the first Bap- the Mobile Symphony, and is past chairman of cessful festivals. Leadership Alabama. tist church organized in Randolph County, Ala- A native of Alexander City, Alabama, Cheryl f bama. The first church was located at Graham holds degrees from Auburn University and the HONORING WILLIAM BARRY near the old Shiloh Cemetery. The church was University of Alabama. She has completed the WATTS moved because there was no bridge across Advanced Management Program at Templeton the river, and when it rained people on the University, Oxford, England, and the Women HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER west side could not attend the church service. in Power Program at Harvard University. The celebration will be held on July 25, OF MICHIGAN After joining Alabama Power in 1972, Cheryl 2010 under their current pastor, T.J. Morgan. worked for more than 2 decades in the East- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All of us across Randolph County and East ern and Birmingham Divisions in corporate Thursday, July 22, 2010 Alabama are deeply proud of this congrega- tion at this important milestone. We congratu- marketing. She was named southeast region Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I manager at Georgia Power in 1996, and took rise to honor the extraordinary life of William late them on their 175th anniversary and wish over Alabama Power’s Mobile operations 2 Barry Watts and to mourn him upon his pass- them all the best in their next many years of years later. ing at the age of 88. ministry in their community. Cheryl has been a tremendously positive Born on May 20, 1922, William Watts dedi- f force in our community and on behalf of the cated his life to serving his community and his HONORING SAMUEL STATEN, SR. many people in South Alabama who have country. Before graduating from Detroit Catho- benefited from her considerable talents, I join lic Central in 1940, William was a tenaciously HON. ROBERT A. BRADY in wishing Cheryl and her wonderful husband, rugged lineman for the CC football teams of OF PENNSYLVANIA Jerry, a well-deserved happy, healthy and the late 1930’s. Bill was an immensely tal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prosperous future. ented musician as well. Having received many f an accolade for playing the violin, flute, saxo- Thursday, July 22, 2010 COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- phone, and clarinet, Bill Watts found himself Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam VERSARY OF THE ST. ANN’S being transferred during World War II from the Speaker, I rise to honor my friend, Samuel ITALIAN FESTIVAL Army Infantry to the Air Force so that he could Staten, Sr., on his retirement from the Labor- join the 535th Air Force Band. ers’ Local 332, and his long and influential ca- HON. ALBIO SIRES William Watts earned his BA in music from reer as a great Philadelphian and influential the University of Detroit and his Masters of OF NEW JERSEY labor leader. Music Education from Wayne State University. Mr. Staten worked his way up through the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Returning to his beloved Catholic Central, Bill ranks, working 10 years as a construction la- Thursday, July 22, 2010 Watts served as the band director and music borer before becoming a Local 332 field rep- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in teacher at Catholic Central for more than 30 resentative in 1970. Three years later, he was honor of the 100th anniversary of the St. years as his bands won countless firsts in appointed as assistant business manager, and Ann’s Italian festival in Hoboken, New Jersey. state competitions from 1950–1982. It serves in 1978, he was elected business manager of This is a momentous occasion for the city of as a true testament to Mr. Watts that many of the Local 332. Mr. Staten held the position of Hoboken and St. Ann’s Parish, as we cele- his former students went on to become band business manager until May 2008, serving 30 brate the 100th anniversary of this moving and directors, most notably Greg Normandin from years in that capacity. Mr. Staten officially re- historically important event. This festival not the CC class of 1978 who succeeded Bill as tired from the Laborers’ Local 332 in March only celebrates the Hoboken community but he retired in 1982. A true Shamrock for life, 2010, leaving behind a career that was essen- also the dynamic Italian heritage and culture Bill Watts was honored by Detroit Catholic tial in turning the Local 332 into the powerful that has shaped this great city. I am proud of Central in 1993 as the winner of the Fr. Can- labor leader that it is today. the history of St. Ann’s society and festival ning F. Harrison Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Staten’s great leadership does not stop that was originally established to preserve the Award. with Laborers’ Local 332. Throughout his ca- customs, heritage, and faith of a group of cou- Regrettably, on June 28, 2010, William reer, he has held several significant positions rageous immigrants from the small town of Barry Watts passed from this earthly world to including being a board member of the Phila- Monte San Giacomo. Many of these immi- his eternal reward. He is survived by his be- delphia Housing Authority, a member of the grants traveled to New Jersey, a new land loved wife, Caroline. Preceded in death by his African American Chamber of Commerce, with a strange language and customs to seek son Christopher, Bill leaves a legacy of five president of the Philadelphia Building Trades, better opportunities. Bonded by the traditions children, ten grandchildren and five great- and a board member of the Pennsylvania of their homeland and desire to preserve grandchildren. Convention Center Authority, among many these customs they created the St. Ann’s So- Madam Speaker, William Watts will be long others. Mr. Staten has continually pushed his ciety. In later years with perseverance and remembered as a compassionate father, a labor members and community to get involved dedication the society was able to raise dedicated husband, soldier, musician, teacher with countless organizations, and become ac- enough money to establish the St. Ann’s and friend. William was a man who deeply tive in Philadelphia city politics. He truly is an Church on the corner of Seventh and Jeffer- treasured his family, friends, community and amazing asset to Philadelphia, and a great son in Hoboken. This festival is a celebration his country. Today, as we bid Bill Watts fare- friend. Remarkably, Mr. Staten is able do all of of these bold individuals and their devotion in well, I ask my colleagues to join me in mourn- this and still be a genuine family man. He is preserving their cherished traditions. ing his passing and honoring his unwavering the proud and loving father of nine children.

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Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WALTER PETERSON cently, St. Paul’s decided to honor Coach Tate Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by naming their new field house that is under Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. HON. ED PERLMUTTER construction in his honor. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the OF COLORADO On behalf of the people of South Alabama 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and especially on behalf of the St. Paul’s Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Har- Thursday, July 22, 2010 School family, I extend my heartfelt congratu- bor, thousands of young Americans flooded lations to a man who has touched thousands their local recruiting offices to enlist in the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Armed Services. In total, over 16 million of young lives and who, at all times, has been today to recognize and applaud Walter Peter- served in uniform to defend their families, their son who has received the Arvada Wheat an exemplary role model as both an athlete homes, and our freedoms. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. and a human being, Coach Jim Tate. Those serving on the front lines were not Walter Peterson is an 11th grader at Arvada I know Jim’s family is exceedingly proud of the only Americans making sacrifices during West High School and received this award be- their father and husband for his wonderful ex- America’s 4 years in World War II. From Vic- cause his determination and hard work have ample and his tireless dedication to turning tory Gardens to sugar and gasoline rations, allowed him to overcome adversities. our young people into winners, not just on the World War II united all Americans. The co- The dedication demonstrated by Walter Pe- athletic field, but in the game of life. operation and patriotism shown during those terson is exemplary of the type of achieve- times illustrate the best of the American spirit. ment that can be attained with hard work and It is no wonder that these Americans are so f perseverance. It is essential students at all often referred to as ‘‘the Greatest Generation.’’ levels strive to make the most of their edu- HONORING DEACON THOMAS Today, approximately 20,000 World War II cation and develop a work ethic which will WILLIAMS veterans live in Florida’s Fifth Congressional guide them for the rest of their lives. District. I regularly meet with these veterans. I extend my deepest congratulations once Almost always, what I hear from them is their again to Walter Peterson for winning the Ar- HON. DALE E. KILDEE concerns about where our Nation is going. vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for They fear that we have abandoned the goals Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit OF MICHIGAN and ideals that they fought for, and that the same dedication and character to all his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 405,000 members of the Armed Forced died future accomplishments. for, during World War II. f Thursday, July 22, 2010 I would like to thank my colleague from Mis- souri, Mr. SKELTON, for introducing this resolu- HONORING JIM TATE, 2010 HIGH Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion to recognize the service and sacrifices of SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND to congratulate Deacon Thomas Williams as all of the brave men and women who fought FIELD COACH OF THE YEAR he celebrates his 100th birthday. Metropolitan against some of the greatest evil the world Baptist Tabernacle in my hometown of Flint, has ever known. I hope that as we honor HON. JO BONNER Michigan is planning a celebration on Sunday, these veterans with this resolution, we will OF ALABAMA July 25 in honor of the occasion. also honor them with our acts—returning to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the beliefs in democracy, liberty, and freedom Deacon Williams was born in Newton, Mis- Thursday, July 22, 2010 from tyranny that made our great Nation what sissippi on July 20, 1910. He relocated to it is today. Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to Michigan and worked for General Motors for With that I ask my colleagues to support this congratulate my friend and, coincidentally, my 35 years. He was one of the first black males resolution. next door neighbor, Coach Jim Tate, whose hired to work at General Motors. He is a char- f tremendous talents as a high school track and ter member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle HONORING SERGEANT DONALD field coach in Mobile, Alabama have once and has been a faithful member for 72 years again earned him national recognition. EDGERTON FOR HIS SERVICE IN attending services every Sunday. Deacon Wil- On June 28, Coach Tate was named 2010 IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN National High School Coach of the Year for liams is a former Sunday School teacher, Sun- Girls Track and Field for the outstanding day School superintendent and president of HON. HEATH SHULER the Young Adult Choir. He continues to be ac- record he has amassed while coaching at Mo- OF NORTH CAROLINA tive in the Vacation Bible School and the bile’s St. Paul’s School. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Perhaps more than any other man to coach church’s annual picnic. For his continuous the sport, Jim Tate has now garnered not one service, Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle gave Thursday, July 22, 2010 but two national coaching awards, the first him the Albert Fleming Award. Deacon Wil- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today being in 1999 as the Girls Cross Country liams has been a member of the NAACP and to honor SGT Donald ‘‘Rocky’’ Edgerton of Coach of the Year by the National Federation the Urban League. Murphy, North Carolina, for his valiant service of State High School Associations. in the United States Army. After September Without a doubt, Jim Tate is a legend in Of late, Deacon Williams fills his time cook- 11th, Sergeant Edgerton’s profound sense of Mobile and throughout the State of Alabama. ing, making homemade ice cream, watching duty for his country moved him to join the He has been involved with the St. Paul’s track TV, and being surrounded by his two daugh- Army. and field program for the past 32 years, guid- ters, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, He spent his first tour of duty in Iraq, and ing his teams to a total of 56 titles—17 in girls 5 great-great-grandchildren, his nephew and after serving his country for over a year, he cross country, 17 in girls track and field, 13 in his 3 goddaughters. came back with an even deeper feeling of ob- boys track and field, and nine in boys cross ligation. He was then chosen to enroll in snip- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- country. er school, where he earned the reputation of resentatives to rise with me and applaud Dea- Coach Tate’s girls’ teams have won five ‘‘top gun’’ due to his incredible accuracy with straight Alabama High School Athletic Asso- con Thomas Williams as he celebrates his a rifle. When he was called for another tour of ciation Class 5A state titles, and his teams set 100th birthday. His deep trust in Jesus Christ duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant Edgerton fear- a national high school record from 1982 has brought him through the past 100 years lessly welcomed the challenge even though he through 1998 by winning 16 straight state ti- and I pray that he will continue to prosper in had to leave behind his beloved wife and tles. Our Lord and Savior. young daughter.

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A short while prior, Edgerton had just other accolades including the Nickelodeon’s 2010. been nominated for a Bronze Star Medal for Parents’ Picks’ 2009 Award and the National Speaking about the loss of Staff Sergeant saving the lives of several members of his Recreation and Park Association’s first-place Smith, as well as three of his comrades and convoy during an attack. Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Award. those injured aboard their rescue helicopter, Edgerton received various medals and ac- As the Representative for Nevada’s First U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Norman colades for his service, including the Army Congressional District, home to the Rainbow Schwartz noted, ‘‘Faithful to the rescue motto Achievement Medal, the National Defense Company, it gives me immense pride to rec- ’That others may live,’ these airmen were cou- Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the ognize this outstanding and unique company rageously and selflessly flying in support of Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War for their achievements in providing the children their joint coalition teammates. We grieve for on Terror Medal, the NATO Medal, the Army of my district with unparalleled touring and our warriors and our thoughts and prayers are Service Ribbon, and two Overseas Service main-stage acting opportunities, outreach pro- with their families, as well as with the airmen Ribbons. He was also awarded the Purple grams, educational programs and annual still recovering.’’ Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Good workshops. I urge my colleagues to join me in At the time of his death, Staff Sergeant Conduct Medal, and the Combat Action recognizing this outstanding organization for Smith was just 5 days from completing his Badge, all posthumously. their contribution to the arts and education and combat duty. He was awarded the Purple Madam Speaker, Sergeant Edgerton em- for their 2010 Medallion Award from the Chil- Heart, Air Force Combat Award Medal, and the Alabama Distinguished Service Medal. bodied the most essential qualities of an dren’s Theatre Foundation of America. During this time of sorrow, my heart and American soldier. He was selfless, dedicated, f and brave. He is remembered as a man who prayers go out to Staff Sergeant Smith’s moth- ´ put the safety of his fellow troops before his WHITNEY NELSON er, Mildred Hardee, his fiancee, Meggan own, and accordingly a man who has earned Eckersley, brothers, Randall Dunn and Todd Smith, sisters, Tracy Smith and Jamie Smith, the unwavering respect of his peers. Through HON. ED PERLMUTTER and his extended family. his exemplary service in Iraq and Afghanistan, OF COLORADO On behalf of the people of Alabama, I wish SGT Donald Edgerton has brought pride to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to extend our deepest condolences to the fam- our troops, his family, and all of Western North Thursday, July 22, 2010 ily of Staff Sergeant Smith for the loss of their Carolina. It is truly my honor to commemorate beloved son, brother and finance. He is truly him and I urge my colleagues to join me today Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Whitney Nel- an American Hero and we will always cherish in honoring the life of SGT Donald ‘‘Rocky’’ his service to his country and its people. Edgerton for the sacrifices he has made for son who has received the Arvada Wheat f our country. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Whitney Nelson is a 9th grader at Ralston Val- f HONORING CALIFORNIA GRIZZLIES ley High School and received this award be- JUNIOR RIFLE TEAM HONORING THE RAINBOW COM- cause her determination and hard work have PANY: RECIPIENT OF THE CHIL- allowed her to overcome adversities. DREN’S THEATRE FOUNDATION The dedication demonstrated by Whitney HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA OF AMERICA’S 2010 MEDALLION Nelson is exemplary of the type of achieve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AWARD ment that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all Thursday, July 22, 2010 HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY levels strive to make the most of their edu- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise OF NEVADA cation and develop a work ethic which will today to commend and congratulate the Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guide them for the rest of their lives. fornia Grizzlies Junior Rifle Team on winning Thursday, July 22, 2010 I extend my deepest congratulations once the 2009 National Trophy Infantry Match at again to Whitney Nelson for winning the Ar- Camp Perry on August 7, 2009. The team will Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, today I vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for be recognized and honored at the annual Na- urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit tional Rifle Association sanctioned high power the Rainbow Company as the 2010 recipient the same dedication and character to all her match on Saturday, July 3, 2010. of the Medallion Award from the Children’s future accomplishments. The California Grizzlies Junior Rifle team Theatre Foundation of America. f consists of seven juniors from around the In 1976, the Rainbow Company opened the state of California; team captain Anthony Hen- first children’s theatre company in Las Vegas. REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF derson, Sonora; David Bahten, Jamestown; Patricia Marchese, the Manager of the City of STAFF SERGEANT DAVID SMITH Chad Kurgan, Sonora; Jim Minturn, San Las Vegas’ Cultural and Community Affairs Di- Diego; Joshua Lehn, Lemoore; Cheyanne vision asked Jody Johnston to teach drama HON. JO BONNER Acebo, Vacaville; and Matthew Chezem, Simi classes that proved so popular they asked OF ALABAMA Valley. The team is lead by coach Jim Jody to produce plays. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES O’Connell. The 2009 National Trophy Infantry The Rainbow Company’s first production Match winners shot a 1284, becoming the first Thursday, July 22, 2010 was Pippi Longstocking. Pippi toured locally junior team to ever win the event and the first and was later recorded and given the ‘‘Best of Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today civilian team to win in 79 years. The team has the West Award’’ for the best educational pro- to honor the life and the patriotic service of been a tough competitor in recent years. They gramming in the western United States. U.S. Air Force SSgt. David Smith, age 26, a finished fifth at the event in 2008, setting a In 1980, the Rainbow Company produced a dedicated defender of American liberty, who record with a score of 1233. The team won show that acquired national consideration. lost his life while coming to the aid of wound- the junior title, setting new records in 2008 Odd Man Out, an original script by Brian Kral, ed warriors in Afghanistan. and 2009 in the National Trophy Team event, focused on a dance teacher and her class of Staff Sergeant Smith, a graduate of shooting a score of 2870 to finish eighth over- disabled students. The play featured both dis- Satsuma High School and a resident of Eight all. The team consistently has members in the abled and non-disabled children and was pre- Mile, Alabama, was devoted to his mission of President’s 100, a group of distinguished ceded by months of drama classes with dis- rescuing his comrades on the battlefields of shooters and members that receive notable abled young people. This led to a 1981 Peo- Iraq and Afghanistan. During his years of rankings and points in various competitions. ple magazine article that noted the Rainbow wearing the uniform of his country, he proudly The competition at Camp Perry includes Company’s achievement as ‘‘the first theatre participated in more than 130 combat mis- many different matches; the Infantry Team in the U.S. to totally integrate handicapped sions, literally saving the lives of hundreds of Match, established in the late 1920s, is the and non-handicapped’’ students. military personnel. competition that most closely resembles bat- In 2001, the Rainbow Company began to A member of the 66th Rescue Squadron tles from war. Teams of six shoot at eight tar- put on workshops that became so successful from Ellis Air Force Base in Nevada, Staff Ser- gets, starting off at six hundred yards, moving

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Jul 23, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JY8.013 E22JYPT1 tjames on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with REMARKS E1404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 22, 2010 to five hundred yards, then three hundred Berkley Odd Fellows and local vets with a vi- Today, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville yards and ending at two hundred yards. These sion. Working together, drawing on each have grown to serve a community of faith in shots are taken in the three shooting posi- strengths and needs and with a lot of heart, eight states and Peru. tions: prone, sitting and standing. Each mem- Post 374 was established on July 27, 1940. The Ursuline Sisters do not just offer a qual- ber of the team fires sixty-four total rounds Since then, Post 374 has been a welcome ity education or health care—they provide in- with just fifty seconds to get into each position doorstep for veterans recently returning as valuable guidance and assistance to those and fire. The best competitors can fire a shot well as those whose years of active duty were who need it most. Throughout their history, the a second and hit the target. long past. The Post is truly an institution in Sisters have worked on behalf of the under- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Berkley. Its members have built an institution served and the disenfranchised, seeking to the California Grizzlies Junior Rifle Team upon suffused with friendship, camaraderie and empower every life they touch. Today, the their 2009 victory. I invite my colleagues to service. It engages young people through schools they have established and operate, join me in wishing the team many years of scholarship and other programs. It helps vet- the students they have taught, and the people continued success. erans who have fallen on hard times get the they have served stand as a living legacy to f services and support they deserve. Each year, their mission to create stronger communities on Memorial Day, the Post places American and a stronger world. HONORING BILLY ‘‘SINGLE’’ flags on the gravesites of roughly 3000 vet- By placing a historical marker at the place CLIFFORD erans laid to rest in a local cemetery. The where this powerful mission began, the legacy Post has been the site of countless fish frys, of the Ursuline Sisters will remind and educate HON. JIM JORDAN steak frys, special birthdays and weddings. It our community about the impact of service. OF OHIO is a place where the community gathers and The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville don’t just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it is much beloved. change with the world—they help shape it Thursday, July 22, 2010 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join through knowledge, compassion, and a self- less commitment to service. Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I me today to honor the Berkley American Le- gion Post 374 on its 70th Anniversary and sa- Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me am honored to commend to the House the today in further recognizing the extraordinary work of the Champaign County Bicentennial lute its many active members in their service to our veterans and community. work and dedication of the Ursuline Sisters of Historical Marker Committee to promote the Louisville. career and contributions of Urbana native and f f vaudeville legend Billy ‘‘Single’’ Clifford. HONORING THE HISTORY AND Born Clyde Shyrigh, Clifford was born in SERVICE OF THE URSULINE SIS- VIRIDIANA ROBLES 1869 in Urbana, Ohio, to Levi and Sarah TERS OF LOUISVILLE Shyrigh. His love of music was evident from HON. ED PERLMUTTER his early childhood, when he would stage per- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH OF COLORADO formances in the family barn. Clifford began IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appearing with a traveling circus at age 10, OF KENTUCKY where he further developed his singing and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 22, 2010 dancing skills. This led him ultimately to a suc- Thursday, July 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise cessful vaudeville career, with performances Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise in today to recognize and applaud Viridiana along the East Coast and throughout Europe. recognition of a group of remarkable women Robles who has received the Arvada Wheat Clifford built the Clifford Theater in 1905 on who have played a vital role in strengthening Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. the site where his family’s barn had stood. communities across Kentucky, throughout the Viridiana Robles is a 12th grader at Jefferson The theater was the first of its kind in Urbana, nation, and around the globe for more than High School and received this award because with an 80-foot stage and a seating capacity 150 years. Since 1858, the reach of the Ursu- her determination and hard work have allowed of 700. In addition to performances by a line Sisters of Louisville has grown from a her to overcome adversities. vaudeville troupe formed by Clifford, it hosted school on the corner of Chestnut and Shelby The dedication demonstrated by Viridiana many notable entertainers through the years— Streets in downtown Louisville to a mission Robles is exemplary of the type of achieve- including the March King, John Philip Sousa. that touches the lives of thousands of women, ment that can be attained with hard work and On July 24, the Champaign County Bicen- men, and children across the nation and perseverance. It is essential students at all tennial Historical Marker Committee and the across the globe. And on July 25, the Sisters levels strive to make the most of their edu- family and friends of Charles L. Mott will dedi- will have their distinguished history and contin- cation and develop a work ethic which will cate a marker celebrating Clifford and the ued service officially recognized by the Com- guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once Clifford Theater. I am honored to join them monwealth of Kentucky when a marker is again to Viridiaina Robles for winning the Ar- and the people of Champaign County in com- placed at the site where their mission began vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for memorating this event. so many years ago. Today, I am honored to Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit f join the chorus of voices praising the Ursuline the same dedication and character to all her Sisters of Louisville for their decades of con- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH AN- future accomplishments. NIVERSARY OF AMERICAN LE- tributions to better the world through their f GION POST 374 teachings and actions. The story of the Ursuline Sisters in A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE HON. GARY C. PETERS Lousiville began when three sisters from Ger- SETH HAMMETT, RETIRING many arrived 152 years ago to pursue a tradi- OF MICHIGAN SPEAKER OF THE ALABAMA tion of faith and service, answering the call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet the needs of the community’s children. Thursday, July 22, 2010 In the spirit of their founder—St. Angela HON. JO BONNER Merici—they sought to serve with an open- Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF ALABAMA ness and eagerness to meet the needs of oth- to recognize American Legion Post 374, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Berkley Michigan on the occasion of its 70th ers. Compelled by faith and principle and driv- Anniversary of service to the Veterans of our en by hard work, the Ursuline Sisters soon Thursday, July 22, 2010 community. As a Member of Congress it is made that mission a reality, each and every Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today both my privilege and honor to recognize the day of the last 152 years. to honor the remarkable service of a true pub- men and women of this post for their years of Within weeks of their arrival, the Sisters lic servant from my home State of Alabama. A service and contributions which have enriched were teaching dozens of children. Under their native of Andalusia, Seth Hammett is retiring and strengthened our community. leadership, construction on a new convent and this year as Speaker of the Alabama House of The Berkley American Legion Post 374 has school—Ursuline Academy—was completed Representatives and Representative for the been a cornerstone of the Berkley community the following year. Their successful efforts 92nd House District serving Covington and for the last 70 years. soon expanded exponentially. In less than 25 Escambia counties. Post 374 owes it provenance to a collabora- years, more than 100 sisters were teaching in Speaker Hammett, a pilot in the United tion between the Berkley American Legion, the 20 Ursuline schools. States Air Force and founder and president of

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Not only has he earned bi- Lorraine developed an interest in politics as fostered a progressive platform that included partisan respect from his colleagues in the a teenager, inspired by the riveting and pro- mandatory education for the children of the Alabama House, but organizations such as the found words of Dr. Martin Luther King in his ‘‘I Virgin Islands as a birthright. She waged war Business Council of Alabama and the Ala- Have a Dream’’ speech during the August 8, against the ‘‘four horsemen of the apoca- bama Rural Electric Cooperatives, to name 1963 march on Washington, DC. His remarks lypse’’—fiscal irresponsibility, corruption, cro- just a few, have time and again called upon made an indelible mark on Lorraine and she nyism and rampant waste. Although, she did Seth for his calm leadership and sound judg- never wavered in her zeal to someday make not prevail, she remained committed to estab- ment. that dream a reality. lishing a government that provided services to During his time in office, Speaker Hammett Lorraine got her feet wet as the president of its citizens, while remaining fiscally viable. has become a fierce proponent of higher edu- the PTA of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School Because of her strong advocacy for women cation. For over a decade, he served Lurleen (formerly known as the Robert Herrick and the obstacles in sexism she had endured B. Wallace Community College as its presi- School). Her aggressive agenda and her as- over her lifetime, she agreed to join guber- dent. Additionally, his efforts have earned him sertive and dedicated commitment to the im- natorial candidate Judge Edgar Ross to run in many awards, including the Courage of Con- provement of the school so impressed the late the 2006 Democratic primary. She wanted to viction Award given by the Higher Education Governor, Cyril Emanuel King, that he encour- Partnership, The Legislative Leadership Award raise the political bar for women in the Virgin aged her to get involved in politics and join his given by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Islands. She felt that the Executive Branch party, the Independent Citizens Movement. Schools and the Legislative Award given by had eluded women for far too long, and it was She took his advice to become politically ac- the Alabama Association of School Boards. her obligation to enter the race to stimulate Due to his strong convictions and commit- tive, but because of the strong impression she women’s interest in running for higher office. ment to serving the State of Alabama, Speak- had established in the community, she was Although the Ross-Berry team was defeated, er Hammett has also been the recipient of the drafted by then Senator Earle B. Ottley and their message was positively received by the Children’s Hero Award given by the Alabama political activist, Roy Gottlieb to serve on the public and to this day, have a core group of Department of Human Resources and the Democratic Party Territorial Committee. loyal supporters that remain committed to the Meritorious Service Award given by the Mont- During her political career, she founded Vir- principles that they ran on. gomery Advertiser. In addition to these hon- gin Islanders for Democratic Action Club As she battled with her illness, Senator ors, Seth was named Citizen of the Year for (VIDAC) to raise the community’s conscious- Berry was unwavering in her concern for the the city of Andalusia and a Guardian of Small ness and provide the basis for political and lack of women in the political process and the Business by the National Federation of Inde- legislative initiatives and promoted responsible welfare of our young people. She believed that pendent Businesses. and responsive political leadership. Her most no future Legislature should be without Speaker Hammett also had the honor of recent symposium was on the ‘‘Responsibil- women. Women make up more than 55% of serving as chairman of the 16-State Southern ities of Political Leadership’’ and she encour- the population, but over the past 10 years, Legislative Conference as well as president of aged women to become involved in the proc- there has been only one woman in the Sen- the National Speakers Conference. He is cur- ess and run for public office. ate. She felt that women must encourage and rently a member of the Executive Committee Virtually from the time she entered the labor support women in and out of public office if for both conferences. force, Lorraine has been a dedicated public the issues of women, children, and families In his business life, he also serves the vice servant. She served in several governmental are to be adequately addressed. president of business development for posts including Manager of the St. Thomas Lorraine leaves behind a legacy that will be PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and as presi- District Office the Virgin Islands Delegate to difficult to match. The entire Virgin Islands dent emeritus of Lurleen B. Wallace Commu- Congress, Ron de Lugo. In 1982, she suc- community owes a debt of gratitude to her. nity College. cessfully ran for a seat in the St. Thomas Dis- To her husband, Richard, and her children, Madam Speaker, in addition to his undying trict of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Roxanne and Curt, thank you for giving her commitment to his community, Speaker Senator Berry gained vast experience in her the support as she fought for the Virgin Is- Hammett is an equally devoted father and service as the Chair of the Committee of Gov- lands. As you struggle to adjust to Lorraine’s husband. He and his lovely wife, Nancy, have ernment Operations in the 15th Legislature; passing, please find comfort in knowing that been blessed with a wonderful family that in- Chair of the Committee on Finance in the many of us remain dedicated to ensuring that cludes adult children and grandchildren. He is 17th, 18th and 23rd Legislature; Majority she will never be forgotten. also an active member of the First United Leader of the 18th Legislature; Chair of the On behalf of the 111th Congress, my staff Methodist Church of Andalusia. Committee on Health in the 19th and 20th and my family we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Speaker Hammett has been the epitome of Legislatures; President of the 22nd and 26th May her soul forever rest in eternal peace. a servant leader and has represented the Legislatures; and Vice-President and Chair of f great State of Alabama with unprecedented the Committee on Public Safety, the Judiciary, devotion. Over the years, he and I have had Homeland Security and Justice in the 25th RECOGNITION OF THE MUSICAL several occasions to work on economic devel- Legislature ACHIEVEMENTS OF LYNYRD opment projects that have proven important to In her twenty-four years as a lawmaker, SKYNYRD the State of Alabama and while it is with gen- Senator Berry’s courageous leadership shep- uine sadness that I watch my good friend herded passage of landmark legislation that HON. SPENCER BACHUS leave office, it is also with great gratitude that critically impacted on the political, economic OF ALABAMA I thank him for his incredible life of service to and social fabric of our society. The initiatives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our beloved Alabama. she enacted provided much needed support f for families, economic development incentives Thursday, July 22, 2010 HONORING THE LATE LORRAINE for investors, public safety of the community, Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, in the music BERRY, FORMER MEMBER OF business opportunities for residents, employ- world, it is challenging enough for a band to THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIR- ment opportunities and public sector employ- record one hit song, much less become a GIN ISLANDS ment for Virgin Islanders. voice for an entire region and a true icon. That Over the years, one of the most challenging is why Congressman CONNIE MACK and I are issues was the state of the health care sys- pleased to jointly recognize the accomplish- HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN tem. Senator Berry supported the establish- ments and patriotic spirit of the legendary OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ment of semi-autonomy for our hospitals, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the use of Tobacco Settlement funds for a From humble beginnings, Lynyrd Skynyrd Thursday, July 22, 2010 cancer center on St. Thomas and the cardiac has become one of the most revered and ac- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I center on St. Croix, both of which are fully complished bands in the history of music, hav- rise to pay tribute to the late Lorraine L. Berry, operational and successful facilities today pro- ing sold nearly 30 million records worldwide in

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Yet, as U.S. Ambassador to the ists who transcend any one musical era or annual competition, will not only feature the United Nations Susan Rice has said, ‘‘far generation. tastiest food in the world, but will aid in the more must be done—at home and abroad—to As validated by their induction into the Rock restoration of downtown Lexington. With peo- tackle’’ the challenges facing indigenous peo- and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, Lynyrd ple coming from all over the east coast and ples. Skynyrd has had a seminal impact on the de- midwest, hotels will be utilized, food will be The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous velopment of rock and country music and a eaten, gas will be pumped, and most impor- Peoples provides an important framework for profound influence on the career development tantly, people from all over the United States addressing indigenous issues globally. To fur- of many artists who followed in their creative will come to celebrate the heritage and history ther U.S. leadership in improving the condi- footsteps. of world-famous, Lexington-style barbeque. tions faced by indigenous people, the United Through their collective voices, the band Uptown Lexington, Inc., has spearheaded States should promote respect for and full ap- has become a beacon for regional identity and the restoration of Lexington and is continuing plication of the provisions of the Declaration pride in the American South. This is perhaps that goal by hosting the cook-off. The organi- as soon as possible. best epitomized by the song ‘‘Sweet Home zation has also applied to the Kansas City I urge all my colleagues to join me and Rep- Alabama,’’ an anthem so universally identified Barbeque Society for event sanctioning and resentatives ELLISON, BARBARA LEE, with the state of Alabama that it is the official has asked Governor Beverly Perdue to pro- CHRISTENSEN, GRIJALVA, HASTINGS, DELAHUNT, motto displayed on license plates. claim the event as a North Carolina State HONDA, JOHN LEWIS and GEORGE MILLER in Since their start in Jacksonville, Florida in Barbeque Championship. supporting this resolution and moving it toward the late 1960s, Lynyrd Skynyrd has been a On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth Dis- speedy adoption. spokesman for the everyday working man and trict, we congratulate Uptown Lexington, Inc., f woman, the friends and neighbors of their for sponsoring the Inaugural BBQ Capital CHRISTOPHER BREWER formative years. Their ability to capture a Cook-off. We extend best wishes for a rousing unique part of the American spirit has given success in the Barbecue Capital of the World. their music emotional meaning to many fans f HON. ED PERLMUTTER and built a legacy that continues to grow year OF COLORADO after year. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amid triumph and loss, these sons of the EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Thursday, July 22, 2010 south have evolved from band to close-knit HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT THE UNITED STATES PRO- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise family. A tragic airplane crash in 1977 claimed today to recognize and applaud Christopher original members Steve Gaines, Cassie MOTE RESPECT FOR AND FULL APPLICATION OF THE PROVI- Brewer who has received the Arvada Wheat Gaines, and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, but Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Ronnie’s brother Johnny carried on the tradi- SIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS Christopher Brewer is a 10th grader at Ralston tion as the new vocalist. Devoted fans cherish Valley High School and received this award OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, CON- the contributions of Bob Burns, Ed King, and because his determination and hard work SISTENT WITH U.S. LAW Artimus Pyle and remember the legacy of have allowed him to overcome adversities. Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell, and The dedication demonstrated by Christopher Ean Evans. Today, led by core members HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Brewer is exemplary of the type of achieve- Johnny Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Rickey OF AMERICAN SAMOA ment that can be attained with hard work and Medlock, and Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perseverance. It is essential students at all Skynyrd continues to share an unbreakable Thursday, July 22, 2010 levels strive to make the most of their edu- bond with the fans they count as family as Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I cation and develop a work ethic which will well. rise today to introduce a resolution for the guide them for the rest of their lives. Lynyrd Skynyrd has been a generous sup- United States to promote respect for and full I extend my deepest congratulations once porter of our men and women in the armed application of the provisions of the United Na- again to Christopher Brewer for winning the forces for many years. The band has long un- tions Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for derstood that our military personnel bravely Peoples, consistent with U.S. law. Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit and unselfishly stand guard over our everyday That Declaration is a landmark instrument the same dedication and character to all his security and freedom. They have enthusiasti- outlining the rights of the world’s 370 million future accomplishments. cally raised money for military families and indigenous peoples in 70 countries. A non- f played countless shows for our service mem- binding text comparable to the Universal Dec- bers in uniform. Their song ‘‘Red, White, and A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN DERON laration of Human Rights, the Declaration on BERTHOLD Blue’’ was written as a tribute to the men and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets out the women who serve in the defense of freedom. individual and collective rights of indigenous As representatives of timeless American val- peoples, as well as their rights to culture, iden- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE ues and champions of working class heroes, OF KENTUCKY tity, language, employment, health and edu- Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to entertain and in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation. spire millions of fans across the world. Along The United States was one of only four Thursday, July 22, 2010 with Congressman MACK, I find it highly appro- member states of the United Nations to vote Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today priate that the people’s House takes time to against the declaration in 2007, while 143 to honor Captain Deron Berthold, who has recognize this classic band for lasting con- voted in favor. Three of the four states who virtuously served the United States and the tributions not just to the world of music, but to initially voted against it have already reversed Commonwealth of Kentucky. American popular culture as a whole. their opposition to the Declaration or are in the After 20 years of dedicated service, Captain f process of doing so. Meanwhile, the U.S. Gov- Berthold will retire from the Kentucky State LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA— ernment has launched a formal review of the Police. However, he leaves behind a great THE BARBEQUE CAPITAL OF THE Declaration to determine whether the United legacy and is an example for all current and WORLD States will change its stance. future officers. Today, indigenous peoples face dispropor- Captain Berthold earned his degree from HON. HOWARD COBLE tionate discrimination, inadequate health care, the University of Louisville and went on to violent crime, poverty, unemployment and en- graduate from Police Academy on November OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vironmental degradation even as they struggle 23, 1981, receiving the Commissioner’s Com- to maintain their own institutions, cultures and mendation Award. Thursday, July 22, 2010 traditions. Throughout his career, Captain Berthold Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, we call Lex- The United States has taken great steps to demonstrated exemplary dedication and out- ington, North Carolina, the Barbeque Capital improve the condition of indigenous peoples, standing leadership, working his way up

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The cost of transportation has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I honor him today because of his dignified and steadfast commitment to the Common- been growing as people move further from Thursday, July 22, 2010 wealth of Kentucky, his fellow officers and the their jobs and community development pat- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise citizens of our community. terns require families to drive for most of their today to recognize the town of Mattawamkeag, f outings. In certain auto-dependent areas, Maine as it celebrates its Sesquicentennial transportation costs can be very high, leaving this month. ON THE PASSING OF MY DEAR families with less money for housing, food, Mattawamkeag is the historical site of an FRIEND, AMERICAN PATRIOT early Native American fishing village located AND COMMUNITY LEADER, COL healthcare, education, and other important ex- on the Mattawamkeag River, a tributary to the H. WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ CARD penses. Penobscot River. The Indians once told of an Transportation costs and savings are not ancient burial ground on the northern bank of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ currently taken into account in government af- this river, not far from the town today. Maine OF TEXAS fordability measures and standards, and infor- residents began settling the area in 1829, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation is not generally available to consumers it became incorporated into the state in 1860. Thursday, July 22, 2010 looking to purchase or rent homes. For exam- The citizens of this small town, currently Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ple, low-income housing tax credits, down numbering around 825 residents today, have honor in memoriam the dedication and out- payment assistance grants, and rental assist- experienced their fair share of history, both standing leadership of COL. H. William ‘‘Bill’’ ance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act within the State of Maine and the greater Card, who served as mayor of Harlingen, of 1937 are all awarded and used without re- United States. During the Civil War, thirty sol- Texas, from 1987 to 1998. He passed away gard to this transportation cost burden. At a diers from the town left to fight for the Union; seven did not return. And in 1847, Henry Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Harlingen at the age time of increasing gas prices and the pending David Thoreau visited and wrote about of 88. expiration of many of the federal subsidies Mattawamkeag during his travels. Colonel Card, who spent more than 2 dec- that keep housing near transit affordable, it’s ades in selfless service as Mayor of Harlingen, The town’s background is also closely tied important for consumers and decision-makers to the complex railway systems of the United championed a united front of Rio Grande Val- to take transportation costs into account. ley communities to develop a regional effort States. It served as a key stop on a trans- for business opportunities and economic de- This legislation requires the Secretary of continental railway linking Maine to the city of velopment. He was an unsung hero of the Rio Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada during Grande Valley. work with the Department of Transportation the late nineteenth century. The network later expanded, and Mattawamkeag became con- Colonel Card was the longest-serving mayor and other stakeholders to develop a transpor- nected to the cities of Megantic in Quebec and of Harlingen, where he served 4 terms as tation affordability index that measures the mayor of the city. During his leadership, Har- Vancouver in British Columbia. Even today, transportation costs associated with the loca- this town plays an important role in interstate lingen was named an ‘‘All-American City.’’ tion of a home. The bill requires HUD to take Colonel Card retired from the Marine Corps exchange, operating as the final eastern stop into consideration a number of factors that de- after 28 years of service and relocated to Har- on the Guilford Rail System connecting Maine, lingen in 1968 to become commander of the termine transportation costs, including the lo- New York, New Hampshire and Massachu- Marine Military Academy. In 1975, he began cation and frequency of transit service, the av- setts. his career as a banker and went on to be- erage vehicle miles travelled in the area, and I am pleased to share in the celebration as come president of the First National Bank of the availability of services such as grocery Mattawamkeag looks back on 150 years of Harlingen. stores, bike lanes, community centers, and rich history. Colonel Card is survived by his wife, Garri- schools. HUD will be required to share this in- Madam Speaker, please join me in wishing all the citizens of Mattawamkeag well on this son, his son, Bill Card III, and his daughter, formation with the general public, realtors, re- joyous occasion. Patti Card Smith. He is preceded in death by gional and local housing and planning agen- f his daughter Cheryl Card Gray. cies, states, and entities that engage in trans- Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in portation demand management programs. The H.R. 4173, THE DODD-FRANK WALL commemorating the life of Colonel Card, who bill also requires HUD, where feasible, to in- STREET REFORM AND CON- served this Nation with dignity, honor, respect SUMER PROTECTION ACT CLARI- and admiration. He will long be remembered corporate transportation costs into its housing programs and work with other federal agen- FICATION OF INTENT WITH RE- by the communities he cared so much for in SPECT TO THE NONADMITTED cies, states, and local governments to incor- South Texas. His family, friends and loved AND REINSURANCE REFORM ACT ones will miss him dearly—so will I. porate transportation costs into their housing f programs. HON. DENNIS MOORE INTRODUCTION OF THE TRANS- The information made available by this leg- OF KANSAS PORTATION AND HOUSING AF- islation will ensure transparency in housing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FORDABILITY TRANSPARENCY and transportation costs for consumers, hous- Thursday, July 22, 2010 ACT ing providers, local and regional planning agencies, and other stakeholders. It will also Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, HON. EARL BLUMENAUER enable HUD, where appropriate, to incorporate as a House conferee and the chief sponsor of H.R. 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance OF OREGON transportation costs into its affordability meas- Reform Act, that was included in the con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ures and standards. Finally, it will help com- ference report for H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Thursday, July 22, 2010 munities recognize the importance of providing Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today affordable transportation and housing choices Act, I wanted to make one important clarifica- I am pleased to introduce the Transportation for their residents, and give them the tools tion of intent on the final language. The Presi- and Housing Affordability Transparency Act, or they need to do so. dent signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law yes- ‘‘THAT Act.’’ This legislation will provide I hope my colleagues will join me in sup- terday. homebuyers, renters, and policy makers with porting this simple legislation to help make our Section 521(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act is in- tended to require the broker to pay or remit all the information they need to make informed families safer, healthier, and more economi- decisions about their housing choices. tax in a surplus lines transaction to the ‘‘Home The average family spends about half of its cally secure. State’’ of the insured as defined in the Act and income on transportation and housing costs. to no other state or political subdivision of any

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Led basic are the flaws in the current regime and states may enter into a compact or otherwise by Mayor Dennis Waldrop’s vision, just how strong is the opposition of the peo- ple of Iran to the regime itself. establish procedures to allocate among the Simpsonville was picked as one of the ‘‘per- I must say, speaking as an American, that states the premium taxes paid to an insured’s fect places to raise kids’’ because of its ‘‘af- I found the US reaction to the repression ‘‘Home State.’’ fordable homes, green spaces, blue-ribbon after the June 12 election as very dis- Further, it is the intention that as a result of schools and giving spirit.’’ appointing. I think that the administration this Act, each State adopt nationwide uniform The city hosts one of the top balloon fes- did not want to speak the truth about what requirements, forms, and procedures—such tivals in the country annually in Freedom was going on inside Iran because it was still as an interstate compact—that provides for focused on the open hand that it had ex- Weekend Aloft and features the Discovery Is- tended to the Iranian regime; an open hand the reporting, payment, collection, and alloca- land Waterpark, Golden Strip YMCA and a for negotiations particularly over the nu- tion of all premium taxes for surplus lines in- new state-of-the-art IMAX movie theater. clear weapons program. Now, I think, anyone surance as well as all nonadmitted insurance The proximity to the mountains, coastal familiar with the regime had to know at the in the insured’s ‘‘home state’’. Uniformity in the beaches and revitalized downtown Greenville beginning that the open hand would be re- taxation of surplus lines and nonadmitted in- make Simpsonville one of the Upstate’s top jected and that there would be no negotia- surance will be of great benefit to insurance destination cities for a family-friendly atmos- tion over the nuclear program and certainly consumers, brokers and the states. no negotiations over the freedom of the Ira- phere. nian people. It remains to this day a dis- In addition, under Section 522(a) of the I congratulate Simpsonville and Mayor Dodd-Frank Act, the placement of all non- appointment that the administration in Waldrop on their continuous strides in moving Washington has not realized that yet. admitted insurance, including surplus lines in- the community forward. But I do want to assure you that in the surance, shall be subject solely to the statu- United States, among the people, in the Con- f tory and regulatory requirements imposed di- gress, in the media, and in academic circles, rectly by the insured’s ‘‘Home State’’ and no AMBASSADOR JOHN BOLTON’S AD- there is an increasing realization that the re- other state. It is the intention that surplus lines DRESS TO THE PRO-DEMOCRACY gime in Tehran is not a regime that we can and nonadmitted insurance transactions, par- IRANIAN RALLY IN PARIS, JUNE negotiate with and that the open hand policy has failed. ticularly when the insurance covers risks in 26, 2010 This meeting today is a signal both to the more than one state, be within the sole prov- people still trapped inside Iran and the ince of the insured’s ‘‘Home State.’’ HON. MIKE COFFMAN democratic countries all around the world f that the people of Iran seek to have control OF COLORADO over their own government and to partici- A TRIBUTE TO ANN G. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pate in democratic elections. It is a tragedy HUTCHINSON Thursday, July 22, 2010 for Iran that its best friend and closest ally in the world is North Korea; North Korea, HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- which has its own nuclear weapons, which pursues ballistic missile technology that OF KENTUCKY er, on 26 June 2010 tens of thousands of pro- threatens peace and security not only in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES democracy Iranians and hundreds of parlia- mentarians and dignitaries from Europe gath- Asia but in the Middle East as well, which, Thursday, July 22, 2010 ered in Paris (Taverny), France to express financed by the regime in Tehran, was build- Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today ing a nuclear reactor in Syria, and which their support for the Iranian dissidents based partners with Iran on the nuclear program. to honor Ann G. Hutchinson, who has dedi- in Camp Ashraf, as well as the uprising in It is a regime that is the most dictatorial on cated her career to the United States and the Iran. Notable among prominent speakers was Earth today; North Korea is a prison camp. Commonwealth of Kentucky. our former Ambassador to the United Nations, North Korea’s people are on the verge of On July 30, 2010, Ms. Hutchinson will retire Mr. John Bolton. I believe his speech provides starving; and it still nonetheless pursues nu- after over 30 years of dedicated service. She very important guidelines beyond partisan poli- clear weapons and works with the govern- has been an asset to the Fort Knox commu- tics, for any American policymaker who is ment of Iran. This is a huge tragedy for the people of Iran. But what it reflects is the iso- nity and has distinguished herself while serv- genuinely concerned about Tehran’s nuclear ing in positions of increasing responsibility at lation of the regime from civilized govern- threat and is looking for potential options as ments all around the world. It is a fitting the U.S. Army Recruiting Command the solution to the Iranian problem. tribute to the free people of Iran that so (USAREC.) AMBASSADOR JOHN BOLTON’S ADDRESS BE- many parliamentarians, from Europe, Can- In her latest role as the Deputy Protocol Of- FORE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF IRANIANS AND ada, the United States, and around the world ficer, Ms. Hutchinson provided exceptional ex- HUNDREDS OF PARLIAMENTARIANS AND DIG- have begun to see the impact of the regime ecutive services to nine commanding gen- NITARIES FROM EUROPE HELD ON 26 JUNE on the people of Iran. erals. Her outstanding reputation with so many 2010 IN PARIS, FRANCE It also has to be troubling that the re- gime’s closest large friends around the world senior leaders is based on her attention to de- Ambassador John Bolton: Thank you. are Russia and China; China which has never Thank you very much. It’s a great pleasure tail and her ‘‘can-do’’ attitude. had on the mainland true democratic insti- to be here today and to say thank you for Ms. Hutchinson’s unique abilities to manage tutions; and Russia which passed from the opportunity to address the free people of competing requirements while maintaining the authoritarianism into a period of democracy Iran. I would like you to know and all the flexibility to respond to changes are unparal- and may be passing right back into people still inside Iran to know how many leled. authoritarianism. This is not something that tens of millions of Americans believe that I know she means so much to her col- a free Iran would tolerate. the policy of the United Sates government Moreover, the regime’s support for inter- leagues. Her hard work ethic, personal sac- should be regime change in Iran. rifice and professionalism will be an example national terrorism—some have described it I don’t need to tell anybody here today as the central banker for international ter- for so many others to follow. how oppressive the regime is and the crimes rorism, supporting terrorist groups all I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring it has committed against the people of Iran. around the world—have helped contribute to Ann G. Hutchinson for her commitment to the This is not a government that is loyal to the the isolation of Iran and the increasing dif- U.S. Army, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, people. This is a government that is loyal ficulty imposed on the Iranian people. Now, our Nation and the Commonwealth of Ken- only to itself and keeping itself in power. I think that the United States’ policy of re- tucky. What is important, I think, for the rest of gime change should be a very active policy. the world to understand is how, in the past f I think the first thing that we need to be several years in particular, the regime has clear on is that the United States will not HONORING THE CITY OF become increasingly a military dictatorship, stand in the way of legitimate opposition SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA and that this is an oppressive, in fact fascist, groups of Iranians who seek regime change regime that controls Iran today. in Iran. The repression that followed last year’s As all of you know, in many European HON. BOB INGLIS fraudulent June 12 presidential election was countries, the designation of the MEK as a OF SOUTH CAROLINA an eye opener for many people in the West terrorist organization has been lifted. That IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and certainly in the United States. And this has not happened in the United States yet. Thursday, July 22, 2010 is because not simply that the election itself But there are many members of Congress was fraudulent and not simply because of the who have pressed Secretary of State, Hillary Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to brutality of the Pasdaran and the Bassiji Clinton, to have the State Department re- honor Simpsonville, South Carolina for being against the people of Iran, but because the evaluate that designation which after all was

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If this regime signed into law Tom Lantos Block Burmese that it is incumbent on this administration gets nuclear weapons, you can count on to make it clear if it has evidence to bring it Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and perhaps JADE Act (P.L. 110–286) which bans the im- forward and if it does not have evidence to others getting nuclear weapons. So in a very portation of Burmese gems into the United remove the designation. brief period of time, five to ten years, you States and freezes the assets of Burmese po- U.S. opposition to international terrorism can have a multi-polar nuclear Middle East litical and military leaders. But we still need is unwavering but it is an opposition that that will make everybody less secure and others to follow ours and the EU’s lead. The has to be based on facts and not ideology and particularly Iran. This is why it is so impor- Association of Southeast Asian Nations that is what we need to see. In the short tant that we support the democratic opposi- term I believe the United States has a re- (ASEAN) and the United Nations Security tion in Iran to see regime change at the ear- Council (UNSC) must impose multilateral sponsibility for the safety of people at Camp liest possible date. Ashraf. At an absolute minimum, the US Now, some people in the West, although sanctions against Burma’s military regime in- presence inside Ashraf has to be continued they do not like to put it this explicitly, ba- cluding a complete arms embargo. and perhaps expanded back to something sically do not think Iran is ready for democ- Finally, it is my hope that the Obama Ad- like its previous level. I think the UN mis- racy. I think they are flatly wrong. Iran is ministration promptly implements all the provi- sion inside Ashraf has to be extended and I more than ready for democracy. This is sions of the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE think we need to make it clear to the gov- something that we feel very deeply about in Act, appoints a Special Coordinator for Burma, ernment of Iraq that we will not tolerate in- the United Sates. and supports the establishment of UNSC terference in the camp and certainly not the I would offer to all of you the great insight kind of assaults that have occurred on the Commission of Inquiry on Burma. of our President Abraham Lincoln, who gave I urge adoption of the resolution. inhabitants of the camp before. This is again us the inspiration that I hope will be of as- something, I think, of a very high priority in sistance to you, that what we want for the f the American Congress. people of Iran is what Lincoln wanted for the I think going beyond simply getting out of CONGRATULATING DR. WILLIE people of the United States: government of the way of legitimate democratic opposition WILSON ON 23 YEARS WITH the people, by the people and for the people. to the regime in Tehran that the United SINGSATION States should be prepared to provide assist- f ance to the opposition; resources and infor- APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF IM- mation continuing and expanding, for exam- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS ple, the work of Radio Farda, and other ways PORT RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED OF ILLINOIS to get information to the people still inside IN THE BURMESE FREEDOM AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iran. I think the utility of this kind of sup- DEMOCRACY ACT (H.J. RES. 83) Thursday, July 22, 2010 port has been demonstrated throughout his- tory, such as Solidarity in Poland. Obviously Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Dr. we do not want to do anything that would HON. PETER T. KING Willie Wilson is a successful entrepreneur, phi- give the regime the ability to say that the OF NEW YORK lanthropist and national gospel recording artist. opposition was anything other than fully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was born in Gilbert, Louisiana and over- independent. But, I think our support and Thursday, July 22, 2010 came significant challenges to become a suc- the support of other western democracies cessful businessman and humanitarian. Every should go beyond the merely rhetorical. Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, Sunday he can be found singing at someone’s In recent weeks we have seen the UN Secu- today I rise in support of H.J. Res. 83, a reso- church and donating thousands of dollars to rity Council impose the fourth set of sanc- lution approving the renewal of import restric- tions against the regime because of its nu- assist the kingdom of God. tions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Dr. Wilson owned five McDonald’s Res- clear weapons program. Sanctions are useful Democracy Act (P.L. 108–61). I am proud to to put pressure on the regime and will bring taurants and received numerous awards for us closer to the day when the regime will fall have once again introduced this legislation this his commitment to the community. In 1987, and there will actually be a democratic Iran. year with the gentleman from New York, Mr. Dr. Wilson founded Willie Wilson Productions, But I do not think that the sanctions unfor- CROWLEY. a television production company where he tunately will be enough to stop the regime’s In 2003 Congress passed the Burmese produced the nationally syndicated Gospel continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. And I Freedom & Democracy Act, legislation that I Show Singsation. Dr. Wilson’s television show worry very much that the Obama adminis- co-authored with my friend, the late Tom Lan- tration and our western European friends be- Singsation is viewed by more than 40 million tos. President Bush signed this bill into law homes nationally. He is the first African Amer- lieve that there is now nothing more that and we have reauthorized these import restric- can be done to prevent the regime and the ican to have a nationally syndicated Gospel Revolutionary Guards from obtaining nu- tions every year since. The legislation bans show. clear weapons. Their fallback position is imports from Burma and the issuance of visas Dr. Wilson produced five national recordings that the mullahs and the Revolutionary to those officials affiliated with the State Peace entitled: I’m So Grateful, Lord Don’t Let Me Guard can be contained and deterred once and Development Council (SPDC), the military Fail, I’ll Fly Away, Just a Closer Walk With they achieve a nuclear weapons capability. I junta that rules Burma and brutally represses Thee, and Through it All. He recently penned think this is a huge mistake for the region its people. This law also bans U.S. financial a book about his life story entitled ‘‘What Shall and the world but mostly for the people of transactions that involve individuals or entities I Do Next, When I Don’t Know Next What To Iran. The fact is that once this regime gets connected with the SPDC. nuclear weapons it will be immeasurably Do?’’. strengthened and the power of Revolutionary These sanctions are critically important to Dr. Wilson holds several Honorary Doc- Guards, already considerable, will be keeping the pressure on the Burmese junta. torate Degrees including and Honorary Doc- strengthened even further. This regime with The government continues to have one of the torate in Divinity from Mt. Carmel Theological nuclear weapons is not simply an external worst human rights record in the world and Seminary, a Doctor of Humane letters from threat to its neighbors and stability in the routinely violates the rights of Burmese citi- Chicago Baptist Institute, and an Honorary region and the world as a whole, but an even zens, including the systematic use of rape as Doctorate in Humanitarism from Swisher Bible greater threat to the people of Iran. It is the a weapon of war, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary College. trump card for the regime to stay in power. I think it is very significant here that the arrests and detention, torture, as well as slave Dr. Wilson started Omar Inc., in 1997, a position of the democratic opposition is that and child labor. The Burmese regime has de- company that is the seventh largest black- it does not want an Iran with nuclear weap- stroyed more than 3,500 ethnic villages, dis- owned company in Illinois and ranks 96 na- ons. Commentators in the West are continu- placed approximately 2,000,000 Burmese peo- tionally on the list compiled by Black Enter- ously telling us that opposition to the nu- ple, more than 500,000 of which are internally prise Magazine. The company grossed more clear program helps bring the people of Iran displaced, and arrested approximately 2,100 than $50 million last year. into closer support for the regime in Tehran. individuals for expressing critical opinions of In 2009 Dr. Wilson acquired Oak Gloves We know that that is simply not true and I the government. And it continues to detain Manufacturing Plant in Tullahoma, Tennessee think it is very important that in Maryam Rajavi’s platform for the future Iran it says Aung San Suu Kyi, the head of the National making him the first and only African American in point 10 very explicitly, (let me quote it so League for Democracy and the democratically manufacturer of medical grade gloves in North that the media can hear it, this is Mrs. elected leader of Burma. America. Dr. Wilson’s story reflects the Amer- Rajavi’s own platform), ‘‘We want the free We must continue to stand with the Bur- ican Dream—that hard work and persistence Iran of tomorrow to be devoid of nuclear mese people and expose the despicable and wins every time.

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Robert SPEECH OF played a very active role in the Northeast Ohio HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN community and that is how I became ac- OF MINNESOTA OF NEW JERSEY quainted with him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert was a bricklayer, an avid outdoors- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 20, 2010 man, devoted husband, loving father, grand- Thursday, July 22, 2010 father, and brother. Robert always taught his Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I submit family that wherever you are, to be 100% the attached exchange of letters on H.R. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I there. He also emphasized the importance of 5266, the ‘‘National Commission on Children rise today to honor the Morris County 4–H never forgetting who you are and where you and Disasters Reauthorization Act of 2010’’ Fair, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. came from. Whether it was through his long- between the Committee on Transportation and The 4–H organization began at the start of standing membership with Bricklayers Local 5, Infrastructure and the Committee on Home- the Northern Ohio Administrative District land Security. the 20th century with a group of individuals who wanted to promote the idea of practical, Council, the International Union of Bricklayers, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, the Allied Craftworkers, or his time serving Washington, DC, July 20, 2010. ‘‘hands-on’’ learning. In a society where young people were beginning to gravitate toward city with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam, Robert was a Hon. JAMES L. OBERSTAR, fixture in the community. Chairman, Committee on Transportation and living, this group felt the desire to create an At the young age of 17, Robert received Infrastructure, House of Representatives, organization focused on country life. Ever special permission from his mother to join the Washington, DC. since, their ideas have grown from a need to U.S. Navy so that he could bring in additional DEAR CHAIRMAN OBERSTAR: I write to you initiate new agricultural technology and tech- regarding H.R. 5266, the ‘‘National Commis- income for his family. Robert joined the Local sion on Children and Disasters Reauthoriza- niques on the nation’s farms to creating a safe 5 in 1963 shortly after returning from his naval tion Act of 2010.’’ and fun environment where any young person tour in Vietnam. Robert quickly ascended H.R. 5266 contains provisions that fall can be involved. through the ranks in the allied crafts and was within the jurisdiction of the Committee on 4–H officially came to New Jersey in 1915. Homeland Security. I recognize and appre- a superintendent and foreman for the majority ciate your desire to bring this legislation be- The first Morris County 4–H boys were in- of his career. He was a brilliant man, which fore the House in an expeditious manner and, volved with Corn Clubs. Girls worked in To- was demonstrated by his own professional accordingly, I will not seek a sequential re- mato and Canning Clubs. It was World War I success, as well as his efforts to improve the ferral of the bill. However, agreeing to waive that gave them a practical purpose. Clubs lives of other tradesmen. consideration of this bill should not be con- adopted the slogan ‘‘Feed A Fighter’’ by rais- In 1998, Robert was named interim director strued as the Committee on Homeland Secu- ing livestock and growing vegetables to help of the District Council and was elected full- rity waiving, altering, or otherwise affecting feed United States soldiers. time director in 2001 until his retirement in its jurisdiction over subject matters con- 2009. His tireless work for the industry was re- tained in the bill which fall within its Rule Morris County 4–H, as we know it today, warded when the Robert A. Fozio Regional X jurisdiction. began in the early 1940s adopting to ‘‘pledge Training Center for all craft apprentices and Further, I request your support for the ap- my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to pointment of an appropriate number of Mem- journeyman upgrading was opened in May bers of the Committee on Homeland Security greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, 2005. The Training Center was a model in in- to be named as conferees during any House- and my Health to better living, for my club, my novation, training all facets of the allied crafts Senate conference convened on H.R. 5266 or community, my country, and my world.’’ The under one roof, which provided a higher similar legislation. I also ask that a copy of club began with boys and girls participating in standard and level of expectation for contrac- this letter and your response be included in a variety of project areas ranging from tradi- tors in the area. This center came to be the Congressional Record during floor con- tional livestock and home economics to wood sideration of this bill. known as the best training center in the United I look forward to working with you as we working, conservation and fashion. Today, States for apprentices in allied crafts and for prepare to pass this important legislation. Morris County 4–H members learn leadership, journeyman upgrading. Sincerely, citizenship and life skills through a variety of In his free time, Robert was an avid hunter BENNIE G. THOMPSON, projects related to science to healthy living. and fisherman and spent several years as a Chairman. The annual 4–H Fair has filled the gap left professional archer. In recent years, he devel- oped a love for sporting clays and spent his COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION by the disappearance of many of the old coun- free time shooting with friends and family. In AND INFRASTRUCTURE, try fairs. It began as a few tables in the middle Washington, DC, July 20, 2010. of Rockaway Town Square Mall, and with bor- fact, Robert went on a hunting expedition in Hon. BENNIE G. THOMPSON, rowed tents and personal dedication, evolved 2008 with the Theodore Roosevelt Conserva- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, into a modern-day country fair with 25,000 tion Society and appeared in a video shooting Washington, DC. visitors. Today, area residents can see the ac- white-tailed deer, which still appears on many DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: I write to you outdoors programs. regarding H.R. 5266, the ‘‘National Commis- complishments of the Morris County 4–H youth first hand as they exhibit their handiwork He was a respected and beloved member of sion on Children and Disasters Reauthoriza- the greater Brunswick community, and his tion Act of 2010’’. in everything from food and nutrition to model presence will be remembered by the entire I agree that provisions in H.R. 5266 are of cars and rockets. In a world overrun by area. His legacy of community, friendship, jurisdictional interest to the Committee on videogames and television, 4H teaches the family, and hard work will continue for many Homeland Security. I acknowledge that by youth of our community the value of hard work forgoing a sequential referral, your Com- years. mittee is not relinquishing its jurisdiction by creating contests and rewards for each Robert leaves behind not only those whom and I will fully support your request to be club. The 4–H Fair provides the outlet for he served, but also a loving family—his wife represented in a House-Senate conference on these young people to display their projects Dorothy, his daughters Tiffany Yohman and those provisions over which the Committee Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- Theresa Berthold, his sisters Rose Marie on Homeland Security has jurisdiction in H.R. 5266. leagues to join me in congratulating the Morris Friend, Marilyn Seltzer, and Carolyne Fozio, This exchange of letters will be inserted in County 4–H Fair as they celebrate 40 years of his brothers Donald and Patrick Fozio, his the Congressional Record as part of the con- dedicated years of service to the youth of Mor- grandchildren, as well as many other close sideration of H.R. 5266 in the House. ris County! family members and friends. Robert will truly

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And I will remember radiological or nuclear weapon in one city so The 9/11 Commission recommended in the central quotation by which Robert lived his that it cannot be delivered to and detonated in 2004 that ‘‘Congress should create a single, life: ‘‘Plan your work and work your plan.’’ another. principal point of oversight and review for On behalf of the people of Ohio’s 13th Dis- Recent attacks on New York City came from homeland security.’’ The current jurisdictional trict, I want to express my deepest sympathies other regions: Najibullah Zazi traveled from web of congressional oversight of the Depart- to the Fozio family. They have lost a great Denver to New York City in a plot to possibly ment of Homeland Security results in con- husband, father, and grandfather who passed bomb the subway system and Faisal Shahzad flicting guidance to the Department and is a away much too soon and we have lost a true traveled from Connecticut to New York and at- serious drain on its time and resources. friend and committed member of our commu- tempted to detonate a car bomb in Times The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 9/ nity. Square. 11 Commission—Governor Kean and Con- f The detonation of a nuclear or dirty bomb in gressman Hamilton—have testified this juris- the New York tri-state area, or in any major dictional maze is unworkable and could make HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE metropolitan area, would inflict serious dam- our country less safe. AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORIZA- ages to our country’s economy, much like the I hope that we can streamline congressional TION ACT OF 2010 9/11 attacks did. jurisdiction moving forward so that Congress SPEECH OF Securing the Cities is a successful program can enact a comprehensive authorization bill that can and should be replicated in other for the Department, which has not happened HON. PETER T. KING areas around the country. That is why lan- since its creation in 2003. The failure to do so OF NEW YORK guage in this bill would expand the program to jeopardizes our ability to ensure that our na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at least two additional high-risk cities where tion’s homeland security policies are as robust Tuesday, July 20, 2010 these capabilities are most needed, leveraging as they need to be to meet the evolving na- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise what we have already learned about building ture of terrorist threats. in support of H.R. 4842, the Homeland Secu- defenses against nuclear and radiological I again want to thank Chairman THOMPSON, rity Science and Technology Authorization Act, weapons in New York to erect similar security Congresswoman CLARKE, and my friend from which will authorize needed funds for impor- perimeters in and around other cities. California, Mr. LUNGREN, for crafting a very tant activities and programs within the Depart- Securing the Cities is an excellent example good bill that will help improve our homeland ment of Homeland Security to help make our of the type of coordination between Federal, security capabilities. country more secure. State, and local partners that Congress has I urge my colleagues to support passage of This bill is the product of extensive bipar- demanded and the Department has worked to H.R. 4842. tisan work dating back to last summer, which facilitate. We absolutely must enhance our nu- f clear detection architecture in a world where includes input from numerous stakeholder IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF meetings, the Department of Homeland Secu- the threat of nuclear terrorism is on the rise. The House has voted in favor of the Secur- CLEVELAND POLICE OFFICER rity, and the House Committee on Science EMIL CIELEC and Technology. ing the Cities program on four separate occa- I want to recognize the work of Chairwoman sions. These include last year, when the full CLARKE—the author of the bill—and Ranking House supported similar language when it HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Member LUNGREN, whose Subcommittee on passed H.R. 2611 under Suspension of the OF OHIO Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science Rules by voice vote on January 20, 2010. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House again voiced strong bipartisan support and Technology marked up this bill on March Thursday, July 22, 2010 16 and reported the bill favorably by voice when it adopted an amendment Representa- vote. tive Clarke and I offered in June 2009 to H.R. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise The Full Committee then considered this bill 2892, the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of today in honor and remembrance of Cleveland and reported it unanimously by a vote of 26– Homeland Security Appropriations Act, to re- Police Officer Emil Cielec, a devoted husband, 0 on April 15, 2010. store funding for this vital program. father, grandfather, friend to many and lifelong We appreciate the Majority working with us House passage of this bill will reaffirm the guardian and protector of the people of the in a bipartisan way, and including a number of continuing bipartisan support for this program City of Cleveland. Officer Cielec retired from provisions of importance to Republican Mem- in the House and send a strong signal to the the Cleveland Police Department less than bers. United States Senate to pass legislation to au- two years ago. He left behind a legacy that These provisions include the establishment thorize Securing the Cities prior to adjourn- will forever reflect excellence, honesty and of research initiatives to bolster border and ment of the 111th Congress. bravery. maritime security, development of tools to en- I want to remind our colleagues that the Mr. Cielec was raised by parents who came hance resilience to terrorist attacks and other threat of nuclear or radiological terrorism is to America from Poland in search of a better incidents, especially in rural communities, re- real. The WMD Commission warned in 2008 life for their family. Growing up on the west search and testing of technologies to help se- that an attack using a weapon of mass de- side of Cleveland as one of eleven children, cure the border and ensure the safety of our struction was likely to happen somewhere in he learned early on the significance of hard underground mass transit systems, and an as- the world by 2013. Commissioners Graham work and community. He lived his life in dedi- sessment of how useful rapid screening tools and Talent repeated this warning before the cation to his family and to his Roman Catholic for influenza and other biological threats would Committee on Homeland Security on April 21 faith. Mr. Cielec graduated from Lincoln High be at our border ports of entry. of this year. School and then served our nation in the I also want to highlight a very important pro- The President’s National Security Strategy United States Army. He was working on the vision in this bill that is critical both to the se- that was released earlier this year concluded production line at General Motors when he curity of New York City and surrounding areas that ‘‘the American People face no greater or learned that the City of Cleveland Police De- as well as to our Nation as a whole, which is more urgent danger than a terrorist attack with partment was hiring. He immediately applied the authorization and expansion of the Secur- a nuclear weapon.’’ and diligently studied for the test. In 1957, Mr. ing the Cities program. The potential of nuclear or radiological ter- Cielec was sworn in as a Cleveland Police of- Securing the Cities is a vital homeland se- rorism is a nightmare scenario that we must ficer and served with honor until his retirement curity program to help prevent terrorist attacks guard against with every available capability in 2008. in major cities using nuclear or radiological and resource. Authorizing and expanding Se- Officer Cielec had a stellar reputation as an weapons, like a dirty bomb. The program has curing the Cities will help better protect our officer who treated all people with dignity, fair- enabled the establishment of a networked ring country from such danger. ness, and respect. He was tough, yet compas- of radiological detectors on highways, toll pla- Let me close by saying while I am pleased sionate and honorable. During his tenure with zas, bridges, tunnels, and waterways leading we are considering this bill today, I believe the the Cleveland Police Department, Officer into and out of New York City, which as we House should be considering a comprehen- Cielec saw twenty-two Police Chiefs come and have seen, is the top terror target for al-Qaeda sive authorization bill for the Department. The go. He weathered many storms—on the and affiliated terrorist organizations. House has not done so since 2007, with one streets and in City Hall. His reputation was

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Jul 23, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JY8.033 E22JYPT1 tjames on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with REMARKS E1412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 22, 2010 known throughout the department, and he was tive Coin Act, which was signed into law by JOYCE ROGERS POST OFFICE often approached by other officers seeking his President George W. Bush on October 8, BUILDING insight, wisdom and expertise. 2008. In accordance with the legislation, the Beyond the job, his family was his founda- United States Mint produced 350,000 Silver SPEECH OF tion and his greatest love. His devotion to his Dollar coins in celebration of the Boy Scouts HON. JOHN D. DINGELL wife, Dorothy, to his sons, Kevin and Alan, to centennial anniversary. Each having a $10 OF MICHIGAN his daughter Sandy, and to his grandchildren surcharge equally matched by private funds, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was unconditional and unwavering. this bill raised $7 million for Scouts in hard to Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Tuesday, July 20, 2010 serve areas. After only 12 short weeks these me in honor and remembrance of Police Offi- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support coins sold out, a remarkable success for cer Emil Cielec, who lived life with great love of H.R. 5341, legislation I have introduced on spreading the joys of Scouting. and devotion to his family and to those he behalf of my friend and colleague from Michi- served. Officer Cielec’s work made our Cleve- This Friday, I am proud to host 11 troops gan, Congressman MIKE ROGERS (MI–08). The land community a better place to live. He will made up of over 500 Scouts from the Dallas bill would name the postal facility on Orndorff be remembered and honored forever. area to Washington, DC. I have the pleasure Drive in Brighton Michigan, the ‘‘Joyce Rogers f of meeting them on their historic journey to the Post Office Building.’’ Jamboree, showing them through the Capitol, Joyce Rogers, the late mother of Congress- CONGRATULATING THE BOY and providing them insight into the govern- man MIKE ROGERS, passed away at her Brigh- SCOUTS OF AMERICA ON THEIR ton, Michigan home on November 4, 2009 at 100TH ANNIVERSARY ment of our nation. In this historic year, I ask everyone to join in the celebration of this mon- the age of 78. umental occasion, and congratulate the Boy Joyce Rogers was a long-time Brighton resi- HON. PETE SESSIONS Scouts of America on their centennial anniver- dent and a tireless public servant, devoting OF TEXAS much of her time to the betterment and eco- sary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic development of the Brighton commu- Thursday, July 22, 2010 nity. As executive director of the Greater f Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Joyce Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, 2010 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND PUB- Rogers played an integral role in building the marks the 100th Anniversary of the Boy business organization into the area’s most im- Scouts of America, the largest youth organiza- LIC SERVICE OF ANTONIO L. ‘‘TONY’’ NUNES, SR. portant political and business networking orga- tion in the United States. Since 1910, more nization. Through her efforts, Brighton was than 111,000,000 youth have participated in transformed into a thriving business commu- Scouting programs focused on character de- HON. DEVIN NUNES nity, attracting new residents and customers to velopment and leadership training. the area. In addition to being a small business This Sunday, July 25th, the Boy Scouts will OF CALIFORNIA advocate, Joyce Rogers always remembered kick-off their 100th Anniversary celebrations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her role as a leader, taking time to serve her with a Grand Centennial Parade. Not since the community by acting as a mentor to Brighton very first Jamboree in 1937 has there been a Thursday, July 22, 2010 women. She has left a lasting impression on Scout-specific parade in Washington, DC. the Brighton business community and im- There will be floats, marching bands, vintage Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I rise today parted on her community the importance of vehicles, great entertainment, flags, fun and to recognize the life and public service of An- public service. so much more. I am proud to join my father, tonio L. ‘‘Tony’’ Nunes, Sr., a life-long farmer Mr. Speaker, the Michigan delegation has former FBI Director Judge William S. Ses- and community leader. thrown its support behind Congressman ROG- sions, as a division marshal in this historic pa- Tony was born on August 16, 1915 in Rio ERS. Every member of the delegation is an rade. original cosponsor of H.R. 5341. I urge the From July 26th to August 4th, the National Vista, California to Antonio and Mary Nunes. He graduated Adult School and obtained his rest of my House colleagues to show their Boy Scout Jamboree will be hosted at Fort support for Congressman ROGERS, whose A.P. Hill just south of Washington, DC. The high school diploma in 1983, 50 years after initially leaving high school due to the death of mother accomplished much, both in the public Jamboree will host over 43,000 Scouts and sphere and in her private life as a devoted his father. Tony went into the dairy business adult leaders visiting from across the globe. wife of 57 years and mother of three. I ask my with his brother Joe in 1943 in Pixley, Cali- This is the last year the Boy Scouts will cele- colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 5341. brate its Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill having pro- fornia. His sons Tony, Jr. and Patrick entered f cured a new high-adventure base, The Sum- the Nunes Brother Dairy Business in 1976. mit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Tony retired in 1988 and moved to Tulare. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAUL near Beckley, West Virginia. This new base In addition to running the dairy, Tony was COVERDELL covers 10,600 acres and is located adjacent to an active member of the community. He was 70,000 acres of National Park Service land, on the Tulare District Hospital Foundation HON. PHIL GINGREY offering world-class outdoor opportunities Board, a lifetime member of the Tulare Histor- OF GEORGIA when it opens in 2013. ical Society, a World Ag Expo volunteer, part IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On Tuesday, July 27th, the Postal Service will host the first day of sale for a new 44 cent of the Tulare County Fair Board for over 32 Thursday, July 22, 2010 commemorative stamp entitled ‘‘Celebrate years, Tulare County Farmer of the Year in Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Scouting,’’ made possible through bipartisan 1968, and Tulare Dairy Family of the Year in I rise today to commemorate the late Paul congressional support of over 300 Represent- 1992. He was also an active member of the Coverdell, the former United States Senator atives and Senators. The stamp, unveiled in Roon Kiwanis Club, Tulare Cabrillo Civic Club, from Georgia, as Sunday marked the 10th an- November of last year, will be dedicated by Mosquito Board, California Poling Review niversary of his death. Senator Coverdell was the Boy Scouts at the National Jamboree on Board, and the Tulare City Planning Commis- known to be a fair and honest statesman, and Tuesday. sion. I always admired him for those traits along Additionally, the National Postal Museum Tony loved life and traveled with his wife, with his reputation for being a voice of reason will be hosting a Congressional Stamp Exhibit Mary, to many parts of the world. He is sur- in the Senate. Many of my colleagues from at the Rayburn House Office Building from 10 vived by his wife of 72 years, six children, 14 Georgia say that he wasn’t a man of many a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 28 and from 9 a.m. to grandchildren, and 17 great grand-children. words—but he always meant what he said 5 p.m. on July 29/30. In collaboration with the and followed up on his promises. Boy Scouts of America, I will be hosting an I knew Tony personally. He was a dedicated Senator Coverdell was accomplished in his exhibit on the ‘‘2010 Celebrate Scouting’’ dairy farmer, and had a positive impact on all trade on many different levels. Before coming stamp. who knew him. His values and commitment to to the U.S. Senate, Paul spent 19 years rep- As an additional token of celebration, I was agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley will live resenting the best interests of Georgians in proud to have introduced H.R. 5872, the Boy on through his family and friends, and in the the State Senate, where he served as the Mi- Scouts of American Centennial Commemora- community he nobly served. nority Leader, and as the Chairman of the

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Under the slogan ‘‘Cover- August 1992 to seek the presidency of the OF MARYLAND dell Works,’’ Paul became the first Republican Missouri Farm Bureau Federation. Charlie was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Georgia ever to be re-elected to the U.S. elected president of the Missouri Farm Bureau Thursday, July 22, 2010 Senate. In his second term as Senator, he that year. Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, the BP created the Coverdell Education Savings Ac- During his tenure as Missouri Farm Bureau counts, also known as the ‘‘Coverdell Plans.’’ Deepwater Horizon disaster is a terrible re- president, Charlie has been a state and na- minder of the inherent safety, environmental, These accounts have allowed millions of stu- tional leader in agricultural policy making and dents to save money and then withdraw it and economic risks associated with offshore has well represented the interests of Show-Me drilling. This tragedy claimed the lives of 11 later—tax free—in order to fund their college State farmers during Congressional farm bill educations. people and released millions of gallons of debates. He has served as a member of the crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, forcing peo- Senator Coverdell left a lasting impression Executive Committee of the U.S. Meat Export on both the State of Georgia and the Nation— ple out of work, devastating beaches and fish- Federation; the Commission on 21st Century eries for years to come, and impacting our and I am honored to have known and worked Production Agriculture; the Agricultural Tech- with him. He understood the importance of food supply. nical Advisory Committee for Trade in Grains, BP’s so-called response plan to deal with compromise, and was very well respected and Feed, and Oilseeds; the Missouri State Gov- such a disaster was a farce: it listed a wildlife liked by people of all political persuasions. We ernment Review Commission; the Missouri expert that had been deceased since 2005 miss him to this day, and my thoughts and Plant Biotechnology Advisory Committee; and and said that sensitive biological resources in prayers are with Senator Coverdell’s wife President George W. Bush’s Advisory Com- the Gulf included walruses, sea otters, sea Nancy this week. mittee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. lions and seals, none of which actually live f Charlie has also served as chairman of the there. BP also stated that it could handle a A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES E. KRUSE American Farm Bureau’s Task Force on the worst case oil discharge scenario 10 times the U.S. Livestock Industry; chairman of the Amer- size of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. ican Farm Bureau’s Trade Advisory Com- These glaring flaws in its response plan HON. IKE SKELTON mittee; and a member of the board of directors make it abundantly clear that BP did not take OF MISSOURI of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corpora- the permitting process seriously. There was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion (FARMER MAC). virtually no thought or time put into developing Thursday, July 22, 2010 Charlie’s agricultural career has been par- these plans and certainly no accountability. Today I am introducing legislation to ensure Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, the United alleled by a career in military uniform. In 1967, that risk assessment and emergency response States is blessed in many ways, but the inge- Charlie enlisted in the Missouri Army National preparedness for offshore drilling are more nuity, patriotism, and character of the people Guard as an infantryman. He worked his way than an exercise in pushing paper. My legisla- who make up the fabric of our country are the through the ranks from Private to Brigadier General. As a general officer in the Missouri tion would require the chief executive officer of greatest of our strengths. The characteristics each offshore drilling and production operation of our people—the values we learn from our Army National Guard, Charlie served as As- sistant Adjutant General of Missouri. Charlie under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act fathers, mothers, grandparents, and siblings— to annually certify (1) the demonstrated capa- help to define American leadership. Out- retired from the Army in 1993 after 26 years of distinguished service. We owe him and his bility of the operation’s exploration and pro- standing American leaders walk among us duction plans to respond immediately and ef- each day. family a debt of gratitude for his military serv- ice. fectively to the worst-case oil spill in real-world One such American leader is the current conditions; and (2) that each plan, to their Because of his outstanding leadership, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau Fed- knowledge, is an accurate and effective re- Charlie holds many awards and honors. But, eration, Missouri National Guard Brigadier sponse to a worst-case oil spill in real-world despite these accolades, I expect Charlie’s top General (Retired) Charlie Kruse, who with his conditions, under risk of personal civil pen- honor is being a husband and a father. wife Pam have become dear friends of mine alties. through the years. I learned this week that Madam Speaker, I wish Charlie, Pam, and Ever since the BP Deepwater Horizon well Charlie plans to retire from the Farm Bureau their family all the best as they transition into began spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, ex- after serving as its president since 1992. a new chapter of life. I know my colleagues in ecutives from BP have repeatedly excused While his retirement will be a loss to the Farm the House will join me in expressing a debt of their inability to seal the well by describing the Bureau family and to those of us in Congress gratitude to them. difficult circumstances in which they are oper- who work with him, I know that Charlie and ating. I am willing to acknowledge that, be- Pam will continue serving the people of Mis- f cause the well is 5,000 feet below the surface, souri and the farmers and military personnel effectively stopping the flow of oil is a techno- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL who call the Show-Me State home. logical challenge. But I believe these are all DEBT Charlie is a native of Dexter, Missouri, lo- things that should have been considered be- cated in the southeastern portion of the state. fore BP began drilling the well. And I believe He is an Eagle Scout who earned that rank in HON. MIKE COFFMAN that if company executives are accountable for 1959 and then went on to graduate in 1963 OF COLORADO the content of their proposals to address these from Dexter High School. Charlie and Pam safety concerns, one of two things will hap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to farm in Dexter. pen. Either they will ensure that they do have Charlie graduated in 1967 from Arkansas Thursday, July 22, 2010 an effective and realistic response capability to State University with a degree in agronomy an oil spill. Or they will not drill the well. and graduated in 1973 with a Masters of Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- This tragedy is a game-changing event. We Science in Agronomy from Missouri University. er, today our national debt is must reevaluate our policy on offshore drilling As a distinguished graduate from Mizzou, I $13,237,494,446,894.52. emergency response preparedness and bring know Charlie must have been thrilled when in On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th accountability to risk assessment and the 1983, Missouri Governor Kit Bond appointed Congress, the national debt was planning process. This legislation would go a him to the University of Missouri Board of Cu- $10,638,425,746,293.80. long way toward ensuring our offshore drilling rators. This means the national debt has increased operations have thoughtful, accurate, and use- In 1985, Missouri Governor John Ashcroft by $2,554,068,701.72 so far this Congress. ful response plans. honored Charlie by appointing him to his cabi- This debt and its interest payments we are Offshore drilling operations, no matter how net as Missouri Director of Agriculture. In passing to our children and all future Ameri- technologically advanced, can never com- 1990, he became the only Missourian to serve cans. pletely eliminate the risk of a major disaster

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Madam Speaker, I rise tology, which has changed the medical land- PICKETT today to honor the life of Dr. Robert N. Butler, scape and will greatly impact the lives of every the father of modern gerontology. Dr. Butler, a American. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, researcher, and f HON. JO BONNER psychiatrist, died at the age of 83 on July 4th OF ALABAMA at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. HONORING THE 50TH ANIVERSARY Dr. Butler was known for coining the phrase OF THE 1960 OLYMPIC TEAM IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘ageism’’ to describe the discrimination NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AU- Thursday, July 22, 2010 against the elderly. He made it his life work to GUST 27, 2010 help create a health care system in which Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to Americans would grow old with dignity and re- honor the memory of a longtime Mobile resi- HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK spect. I was honored to be a co-founder and dent, and a very special friend, Charles King OF MICHIGAN to serve on the Alliance for Aging Board with Pickett, who passed away at the age of 74 on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Butler. It is truly a privilege to recognize March 4, 2010. Thursday, July 22, 2010 the leading advocate for the treatment and King, as he was affectionately known to his care of the elderly. Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Madam family and many friends, was loved by every- Dr. Robert Butler was born in 1927 in New Speaker, fifty years ago, arguably the greatest one who knew him. He never met a stranger York, and raised by his grandparents on a Olympic team in history—the United States and always had a kind word for others. chicken farm in southern New Jersey. His Summer Olympic Team—traveled to Rome, He served America with uncommon dedica- close bond with his grandparents sparked his Italy and proceeded to take over the athletic tion as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s passion and interest in the strength and deter- world. This Olympics, and this Olympic team, 82nd Airborne Division and in the U.S. Air mination of the elderly. not only surpassed athletic marvels, but also Force Reserve. After serving in the U.S. Maritime Service, broke racial, gender and ethnic barriers in The founder of Pickett and Adams Insur- Dr. Butler attended Columbia University, doing so. On August 27, 2010, Nashville, Ten- ance Agency in Mobile, King shepherded his where he received his undergraduate degree nessee will be the home of the gathering of very successful business for more than four in 1949 and medical degree in 1953. He stud- these champions, whose exploits are chron- decades before retiring in 2003. ied psychiatry and neurology as a resident at icled in David Maraniss’ fantastic book, ‘‘Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the An active member of the community, King the University of California; later joining Na- World.’’ This event is more than a gathering of Pickett helped launch the Port City Pacers and tional Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, greats. It is also a fundraiser for the Ed Tem- led by example, jogging over 30,000 miles Maryland as a research psychiatrist. He stud- ple Foundation, and proceeds from this event during his lifetime. ied the central nervous system in elderly peo- ple, and helped investigate problems in nurs- will help low income families in Franklin, Ten- Harkening back to his Army paratrooper ing homes. Dr. Butler was a U.S. Public nessee and surrounding communities. I am days, he also enjoyed recreational skydiving, Health Service surgeon from 1955 to 1962. proud to rise in support of this most worth- racking up 115 jumps, including one on his During the 1960’s he maintained a private while endeavor. 70th birthday. practice, while he was a researcher and ger- The names from these Olympics are part of He was a strong supporter of Mobile’s Mardi ontologist at the Washington School of Psychi- athletic history and lore. During the 1960 Gras and was an active member of both the atry. He also taught at several medical Olympics, women’s track and field, heretofore Knights of Revelry and the Comic Cowboys. schools, including Georgetown, Howard, and an afterthought, was catapulted to the world’s Additionally, King was very involved in the George Washington Universities. stage through the incredible achievements of Cellular South 1st and 10 Club, Mobile’s Sen- In 1976, Dr. Butler became the founding di- the Tigerbelles of Tennessee State University. ior Bowl football game and numerous other rector of the National Institute on Aging at the Led by legendary humanitarian, educator community events such as the American Can- National Institute of Health. During his time and coach Ed Temple of Tennessee State cer Society’s Chili Cook-Off. there, he successfully pressed Congress to in- University, Mae Faggs, Wilma Rudolph, Madam Speaker, Joseph Kennedy once crease research funding, particularly for Alz- Wyomia Tyus, Edith McGuire, Chandra said ‘‘The measure of a man’s success in life heimer’s disease. Later, he established and Cheeseborough and others illustrated that is not the money he’s made . . . it’s the kind led one of the first comprehensive geriatrics women could perform with grace, class and of family he has raised.’’ departments at an American medical school at honor. I was blessed and remain blessed to King was deeply loved by his son, Dr. Tay- Mount Sinai Hospital. His efforts lead to an have had the personal friendship of Wilma Ru- lor King Pickett, his daughter, Eliska Pickett overhaul in the treatment of the elderly by im- dolph for more than two decades. Her spirit, Morgan, my deputy chief of staff and district proving the education of doctors. strength and service are an example to all director, as well as his wonderful grandsons, Throughout his career, Dr. Butler authored Americans, especially during these racially try- William Roe, Smith Pickett and Michael Mor- hundreds of articles and various books about ing times. These women—young, strong, gan, as well as his lovely granddaughters, the biology and sociology of aging. He wrote proud African American women—shattered Riley Pickett, Taylor Roe, Hannah Pickett and his most famous book in 1975 titled, ‘‘Why traditional and outdated stereotypes, furthering Adalee Pickett. He also leaves behind hun- Survive? Being Old in America’’, which won the cause of equality and justice for all Ameri- dreds of friends throughout South Alabama. In him the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. cans. Coach Temple would end his career as a very real way, we were all King’s family. Since its founding in 1986 until his death, Dr. the greatest track and field coach in Olympic Butler was the Vice Chair and served on the history, as the women on his team won more As his longtime friend, C. Dennis McCann, Board of the Alliance for Aging Research. This than 23 Olympic medals, set dozens of Olym- recently observed in a letter published in the non-profit based in Washington, DC is the na- pic world records, and more incredibly, more Mobile Press-Register, ‘‘King always brought a tion’s leading citizen advocacy organization for than 80 percent of the women coached under contagious happiness to everyone he met.’’ promoting a broad agenda of medical and sci- his program graduated from college. Without question, Mobile lost a great citizen entific research to improve the health and Rafer Johnson, an African American, carried and a dear friend this past March. independence of older Americans. our Nation’s flag, also was the first African On behalf of all those who knew and loved Madam Speaker, Dr. Butler’s accomplish- American to win the grueling decathlon. Ralph King, I offer my deepest condolences to his ments are very personal to me. I help found Boston, another graduate of Tennessee State family. King Pickett lived a truly remarkable life the Alliance for Aging Research and served as University, won the Olympic gold in the long and his death leaves a void which is not pos- an officer for 22 years. I worked closely with jump. The 1960 Olympic basketball team, led sible to be filled. Dr. Butler, as he provided guidance and inspi- by Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas and Jerry

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While many of us know of his career as a generosity, non-profits have been able to ex- However, Paul Coverdell did not just chair humanitarian, a man of peace and .justice, tend services that fulfill a need in the commu- our state party, he led by example. In 1992, and perhaps the greatest boxer of all time, the nity. Paul took on an incumbent U.S. Senator, en- 1960 Olympics in Rome also saw the begin- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend during four close elections in less than five ning of the career of a young Cassius Clay. Of and congratulate The Whitney Foundation on months, and emerged victorious. Six years course, the world would later know and revere ten years of giving. I invite my colleagues to later, Senator Coverdell won his re-election him as Muhammad Ali. In 1960, Muhammad join me in wishing The Whitney Foundation campaign and became the first Republican Ali won a light heavyweight gold medal in box- many years of continued success. U.S. Senator from our state re-elected since ing, setting the stage for an athlete like never f Reconstruction. before. Known as a quiet man who worked hard be- On behalf of my colleagues in Congress, I PERSONAL EXPLANATION hind the scenes, Senator Coverdell’s work salute all of the athletes of this significant and was not often seen or discussed on Sunday ceiling-breaking Olympic team, and have the HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE morning talk shows or national radio pro- highest of hopes and wishes for the continued OF NEW YORK grams, but it touches millions of lives each health and good fortune of these individuals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day, most notably through the ‘‘Coverdell Edu- and the Ed Temple Foundation. God bless. Thursday, July 22, 2010 cation Savings Accounts.’’ In my own district, we are reminded daily of Senator Coverdell’s f Ms. CLARKE. Madam Speaker, on the work and legacy through the Paul D. Coverdell afternoon of Wednesday, July 21, 2010, I was HONORING THE WHITNEY Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences at absent from the House and missed rollcall FOUNDATION the University of Georgia. votes 454 through 455 and 458 through 459. His sudden passing in 2000 became one of Had I been present for rollcall 454, on a mo- those days for myself and many others where HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH tion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. OF CALIFORNIA you remember where you were when you Res. 292 supporting the goals and ideals of heard the news. Greatly admired and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Aerospace Week, and for other pur- spected by his friends and colleagues, it is not Thursday, July 22, 2010 poses ‘‘aye.’’ Had I been present for rollcall 455, On Mo- surprising that more than fifty members of Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Congress joined over 900 mourners to attend today to commend and congratulate The Whit- tion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment H.R. 725 to protect Indian his funeral in Atlanta. To his wife Nancy and ney Foundation on ten years of successful his family, I bear witness that Paul Coverdell’s grant making in the greater Fresno area. Their arts and crafts through the improvement of ap- plicable criminal proceedings, and for other character was definitely born from ‘‘the heart ten year celebration will be held in Fresno, of a lion.’’ California on Thursday, July 22, 2010. purposes ‘‘aye.’’ f The Whitney Foundation was founded by Had I been present for rollcall 458, on Kathryn Whitney Stephens in 1999 and was agreeing to the resolution H. Res. 1537 EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR H.R. based on the philosophy that one should Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 2364 share with others what one is given. When XIII with respect to consideration of certain Ms. Stephens came into an inheritance the resolutions reported from the Committee on HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. decision about what to do with the money was Rules and providing for consideration of mo- tions to suspend the rules ‘‘aye.’’ OF GEORGIA simple: share it with those that are less fortu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nate and bring a positive change in their lives. Had I been present for rollcall 459, On Mo- She wanted to help others become self-suffi- tion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Thursday, July 22, 2010 cient, productive members of society. With this Amended to H.R. 5566 Prevention of Inter- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, vision, and a two million dollar endowment, state Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act I rise today to express my support for H.R. The Whitney Foundation was created and the of 2010 ‘‘aye.’’ 2864, which amends the Hydrographic Serv- Board of Trustees was put into place in July f ices Improvement Act of 1998 to authorize 2000. Ms. Stephens and the board initially de- TRIBUTE TO PAUL COVERDELL funds to acquire hydrographic data and pro- cided that the grants they provided would not vide hydrographic services specific to the Arc- fund direct services, but would support pro- HON. PAUL C. BROUN tic for safe navigation, delineating the United grams that develop self-determination and States extended continental shelf, and the OF GEORGIA self-reliance through health, education and monitoring and description of coastal changes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housing. While Ms. Stephens has since This legislation will authorize appropriations for passed away, The Whitney Foundation still Thursday, July 22, 2010 studying the Arctic, which will enable the holds true to it’s original mission. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it United States to better examine and under- While the Foundation initially provided fund- has been said that ‘‘this man had the heart of stand our Arctic territory. ing to a broad range of groups who worked in a lion.’’ I rise today to pay tribute to a friend I have visited the Arctic and I know first the areas of health, education and housing, and colleague whom this most accurate de- hand the important role the Arctic plays in the the Board has since narrowed it’s focus and scription by former Senator Phil Gramm is ref- global ecosystem and our national security. I created a niche within these areas to support erencing . . . Paul Coverdell. was able to see the impact of climate change groups who’s goals involve overcoming obsta- This week marked the 10th anniversary of on the Arctic. As a member of the House cles, bringing about social change and lending Senator Coverdell’s passing, and I proudly join Armed Services Committee, I have partici- assistance to organizations or projects that my colleagues in both this body and in the pated in numerous hearings and I have would otherwise fall through the cracks. The Senate to commemorate the life and achieve- shared the increasingly strategic role the Arc- Whitney Foundation has helped to fund var- ments of one of Georgia’s finest citizens. tic plays in our national security. As a new ious housing projects including homeowner- Paul Coverdell was a pioneer of the Repub- member of the Transportation and Infrastruc- ship education classes, neighborhood im- lican party in our great state and, in fact, for ture Committee, I look forward to addressing provement and the construction or rehabilita- many years, he defined it. After serving in our issues related to maritime activities in the Arc- tion of low income housing units. They have state Senate for nearly 20 years, 15 of which tic. also funded projects that educate others about he was the Minority Leader, Paul took the The United States has significant political how to become more self-sufficient by learning reins of our struggling state party, and like a and economic interests in the Arctic. Hydro- new skills for future employment and living in true member of the United States Army for graphic services are important for maintaining safer and less violent neighborhoods. Finally, which he proudly served, he established a Arctic environmental protection, navigational The Whitney Foundation has provided funding beach head of conservatism in our state. safety, and international relations. Over the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Jul 23, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JY8.042 E22JYPT1 tjames on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with REMARKS E1416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 22, 2010 last five years, sea ice in the Arctic Circle has dented access to these resources made pos- manitarian parole between January 18, 2010 been at its lowest levels on record, and there sible by climate change, the contentious de- and April 15, 2010. It allows their adoptive has been a 35 percent decrease in thicker bate over drilling in the Arctic will continue to families, who are U.S. citizens, to apply imme- multi-year sea ice. These are symptoms of cli- intensify, as will disputes over coastal borders diately on their behalves to become legal per- mate change, and represent a threat to fragile between circumpolar nations. The better the manent residents and eventually qualify for ecosystems and Arctic inhabitants. Hydro- U.S. understands the nature of our Arctic terri- citizenship. graphic research is necessary to improve sci- tory, the better prepared we will be to partici- As the Representative of the second largest entific understanding of the Arctic system and pate in the international conversation about population of first and second generation Hai- its adaptation to the dramatic environmental the future of Arctic policy. tian immigrants, Haiti has been at the core of changes it is currently experiencing. I support this bill because new hydrographic my Caribbean agenda. That is why I am ex- Rising sea levels in the Arctic have also al- research is necessary to gather the most ac- tremely concerned that more than 1,000 pa- tered sea routes and coastlines, compounding curate data about our Arctic coastline and nat- roled Haitian orphans being adopted by Amer- the need for new hydrographic research to ural resources. This data would include ocean- ican families remain in immigration limbo due produce updated navigational charts. Because ographic tidal, current, and wave information; to a legal technicality. It is alarming that these the region has heretofore been relatively inac- depth measurements for bodies of water; in- children have to wait two years before they cessible, information about the Arctic is lack- formation on navigational hazards and consid- ing in comparison to information about other erations; and updated navigational maps of are granted legal permanent residency. If this American marine and coastal areas. According the area. With this data, the Coast Guard and situation is not addressed, these children will to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- research institutes can inform the American remain in this country without certain legal ministration, the Arctic currently has minimal public and government about the Arctic to the protections and are in jeopardy of being sepa- tide, current, and water level prediction cov- best of their abilities. To make this possible, I rated from their adoptive family and deported erage, obsolete shoreline and hydrographic urge Congress to pass H.R. 2864, to authorize back to Haiti where they have no family. data, unsatisfactory nautical charts, and poor funds for hydrographic research in the Arctic. The legal technicality that put these kids in weather and ice forecast coverage. Moreover, I urge my colleagues to support this impor- such a precarious position is yet another ex- most Arctic waters that have been charted tant resolution. ample of why our nation needs comprehensive were surveyed with obsolete hydrographic f immigration reform. That is why I am com- technology, as far back as the 1800s, and mitted to working with my colleagues to make INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5283 most of Alaska’s northern and western shore- immigration reform a reality as soon as pos- line has not been mapped since 1960, if ever. sible. Our national security is at stake; our New hydrographic data on the Arctic region is HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE moral standing in the world depends on it; and sorely needed. Charts produced from new re- OF NEW YORK the American people, many of whom are first search will ensure the safety of both civilians IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and second generation immigrants, demand it. and the Coast Guard as they live and work Thursday, July 22, 2010 I urge Congress to take a fresh look at the an- near and on our Arctic waters. The opening of new Arctic sea routes as the Ms. CLARKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today tiquated policies and bureaucratic backlogs polar ice caps melt also has political implica- as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 5283, the Help that tear families apart and devastate our tions. Recent geological surveys indicate that Haiti Act of 2010, introduced by my colleague communities. as many as 90 billion recoverable barrels of oil Congressman JEFF FORTENBERRY. This bill Finally, I commend Congressman and 2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas may be normalizes the immigration procedures for cer- FORTENBERRY for addressing this issue and present in the Arctic Circle. With unprece- tain adopted Haitian orphans that received hu- his continued support for the children of Haiti.

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