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May 13, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E837 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS OFFICER DANIEL FAULKNER CHIL- double exports over the next five years to sup- Community Theatre, leased the theater from DREN OF FALLEN HEROES port two million American jobs. Given the re- the City of San Diego and remodeled it for SCHOLARSHIP ACT gion’s innovative technology base and strong continued use. On December 2, 1937, the ren- international business community, Northern ovated Old Globe opened with a production of SPEECH OF Virginia especially stands to benefit from the John Van Druten’s ‘‘The Distaff Side.’’ In the HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ NEI. cast was a young actor named Craig Noel. His Bode, which is located in Virginia’s 11th entrance was the beginning of a long and fruit- OF PENNSYLVANIA Congressional District, specializes in DNA col- ful relationship with the Old Globe. Craig IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lection and analysis. It provides services to Noel’s presence as an actor, director, and ar- Wednesday, May 12, 2010 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states and tistic leader guided the theater’s growth Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I strong- more than 30 countries worldwide. It also pro- through decades of artistic development and ly support the families of the brave men and vides critical assistance in identifying victims community outreach. The loyalty and dedica- women who fight every day to keep our com- of mass disasters and missing persons. In ad- tion with which he served San Diego and the munities safe and that is why I believe the Of- dition, Bode has been a partner in helping to Old Globe is unparalleled. ficer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen He- reduce human trafficking. Last year, the com- Sadly, on March 8, 1978, an arson fire de- roes Scholarship Act is such an important pany was awarded the Virginia Governor’s stroyed the Old Globe. I remember watching piece of legislation. Award for Excellence in International Trade by the news coverage with a heavy heart and Inspired by the heroic service of Philadel- Governor Tim Kaine. then rushing to view the actual destruction the phia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner, this legis- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join following day. I also vividly recall Craig Noel’s lation would offer financial assistance for high- me in congratulating Bode Technology Group passion and leadership to literally raise the er education to the children of police officers, on this honor and for its leadership on export theater from the ashes. Craig was pivotal in firefighters, and other first responders who activities. the reconstruction of the theater. He started a made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. f fundraising campaign and the people of San Officer Faulkner’s own life was tragically cut IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE Diego donated more than $6 million dollars, short when he was murdered performing a AND LEGACY OF CRAIG NOEL which was a lot of money in those days given simple traffic stop. the economic conditions people were facing. Officer Faulkner is one example of the In 1982, the new Old Globe re-opened with a countless first responders who put themselves HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS production of Shakespeare’s ‘‘As You Like It.’’ OF CALIFORNIA into harm’s way every day. Tragically, since On Nov. 15, 2007, Craig Noel was awarded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2006, seven police officers from my district the National Medal of Arts. This honor is the have died in the line of duty: Officer John Thursday, May 13, 2010 highest award given to artists and arts patrons Pawlowski, Officer Gary Skerski, Officer Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, by the United States Government, and is Chuck Cassidy, Officer Isabel Nazario, Ser- I rise today to recognize an icon in the theater awarded by the President to those who ‘‘are geant Patrick McDonald, Sergeant Tim Simp- community and a treasured member of the deserving of special recognition by reason of son and Officer Stephen Liczbinski. These San Diego family. On April 3, 2010, Craig their outstanding contributions to the excel- men and women selflessly risk everything so Noel, the Founding Director of the Old Globe lence, growth, support and availability of the the rest of us may live in peace and safety. Theatre, passed away after 94 full years of arts in the United States.’’ Craig Noel was This Act will help the children of fallen heroes life. truly deserving of this acknowledgement. His to be all they can be. It is yet another way for Craig Noel was a tenacious, witty, and nurturing spirit and supportive presence were us to honor their service and their sacrifice. warm-hearted man with a tireless commitment an inspiration to everyone with whom he This legislation is one way to meet our to the arts. San Diego is forever in debt to this worked. shared debt of gratitude to our police officers, talented man. He told a reporter in 2005, ‘‘I While we grieve the loss of Craig Noel, we firefighters, and other first responders, to their had a vision. I wanted to make San Diego a take comfort in the legacy he has left behind. families and to their children. theater town.’’ And that he did. You cannot walk the grounds of the Old Globe f Without Craig Noel, the San Diego arts without feeling and seeing his strong hand of community would not be the flourishing cre- influence. On May 24th, the Old Globe The- RECOGNIZING THE BODE TECH- ative environment it is today. In addition to his atre is holding a public memorial in his honor. NOLOGY, GROUP, INC. OF directorial and artistic contributions, Craig Noel At that time, the Globe’s lower courtyard will LORTON, VIRGINIA FOR RECEIV- was a World War II veteran. While serving in be renamed the Craig Noel Garden. I am con- ING THE PRESIDENT’S ‘‘E’’ the Army, he directed the Ernie Pyle Theater fident his legacy will live on for generations to AWARD for service members in Tokyo. come. When Craig returned to San Diego, his work f HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY as Artistic Director took the Old Globe to IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN J. OF VIRGINIA heightened levels of excellence. During his FLYNN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinguished seven decades with the theater, Craig Noel staged over 225 productions of all Thursday, May 13, 2010 styles and periods. These performances en- HON. RUSS CARNAHAN Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- gaged and entertained theatergoers of all OF MISSOURI er, I rise today to recognize The Bode Tech- ages and backgrounds. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology Group, Inc., of Lorton, Virginia. The The Old Globe is nestled within Balboa Thursday, May 13, 2010 Bode Technology Group received the Presi- Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park. dent’s ‘‘E’’ Award today in recognition of its The theater itself is actually one of the oldest Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to achievements in supporting export growth in nonprofit theaters in the country. Modeled congratulate retiring President of the Inter- the U.S. business community. The ‘‘E’’ Award after Shakespeare’s Old Globe in London, San national Union of Bricklayers and Allied is the highest honor the Federal Government Diego’s Old Globe was built in 1935 to present Craftworkers, John J. Flynn, for his lifetime of can give to a U.S. company or organization for abridged versions of Shakespeare’s plays dur- service to the St. Louis and International union exporting or facilitating export activity. ing the California Pacific International Expo- community. The recognition of Bode for this honor high- sition. As President, Flynn understood the priorities lights the importance of the President’s Na- After the exposition ended in 1937, a non- of the International Union and consistently tional Export Initiative (NEI), which aims to profit production corporation, the San Diego worked to support and improve employment, ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:47 May 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13MY8.001 E13MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 13, 2010 training and educational opportunities for BAC Training Council for the National League of women all face a high risk of contracting dis- contractors. Moreover he supervised the Inter- Cities. Mr. Ammerman finished his City Coun- eases. As the representative of a district that national Unions programs and ensured that all cil service in June of 2002. is home to large African American and Latino activities were in accordance with policies es- Mr. Ammerman’s commitment to community populations, as well as the largest Cambodian tablished by the International Unions conven- service is unyielding. He served as Philan- population in the country, I understand the tions and constitution. thropy Chair and active member of the Board crucial importance of improving public aware- For more than 60 years, Flynn used the dis- of Directors for the Orlando Regional ness about women’s health and the unique cipline and persistence that he learned during HealthCare Foundation. He is a trained volun- health challenges for minority women. his early years as a boxer to help him become teer with the Neo Natal Unit for 22 years at Thanks to the historic passage of health a true advocate for the members of the Inter- Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Chil- care reform, we have taken a giant step in the national Union of Bricklayers and Allied dren.