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Extensions of Remarks E1399 HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO HON June 22, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1399 Quakertown residents. Together they will se- ways that transcended their music, I have in- consideration the bill (H.R. 2641) making ap- lect a wide assortment of images that rep- troduced legislation in the 110th Congress to propriations for energy and water develop- resent life in that community and which will be honor Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, James ment and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur- depicted on the brick mural. Brown, and Ray Charles. Their commitment to poses: The nine-member Public Art Committee was uplifting America through song and activism appointed by the City Council in 2006 to pro- has made them legendary. Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Chairman, I rise mote the cultural environment, tourism, en- Lionel Hampton, an accomplished jazz mu- today in support of a project that deserves the hance community aesthetics, improve the sician, band leader, U.S. goodwill ambas- support of every member of this House. The quality of life by allowing people to experience sador, became a musical icon in a career that Great Lakes Energy Research Park, which is art in public places, showcase cultural diver- spanned more than 50 years until his death in to be located in the heart of the district I rep- sity, and create a distinctive city identity. It 2002. He composed more than 200 pieces resent, will be the first Integrated Gasification serves as an advisory committee to the Parks, and was honored by President Clinton with the Combined-Cycle facility in the world to co- Recreation, and Beautification Board, which National Medal of Arts in 1996. The University produce (1) over 728 Mw of electric power are also council appointed. The director of the of Idaho’s music school and annual jazz fes- and (2) permanently sequester over 3.8 million Greater Denton Arts Council serves as an ex- tival are named in his honor. tons per year of carbon dioxide which will ulti- officio member and the director of the Denton The extraordinary Lena Horne was not only mately recover over 180 million barrels of Parks and Recreation Department is staff liai- a Broadway performer, world renowned sing- stranded oil. Let me repeat that—180 million son to the committee. Its funding comes from er, and actress, she was a steadfast civil barrels of stranded oil. I’m not talking about the hotel tax funds allocated annually for pub- rights activist. Putting her career on the line, new drilling in environmentally sensitive areas lic events and projects that make Denton an she proudly spoke out against racial discrimi- and I’m not talking about opening up new attractive tourist venue. nation. As a result, she was blackballed. wells. I am talking about finally tapping much I am honored to serve such a talented indi- However, her hardship was not in vain be- needed resources that yesterday’s technology vidual like Paula Collins, and I know that her cause she has been a trailblazer and role simply could not drive out of the ground. Addi- art will beauty our great city. model for aspiring African American enter- tionally, it is important to note that this bed of f tainers. She was honored with the Grammy oil reserves is located in the geographic center Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989. Her of Michigan—not in the Great Lakes, and far PERSONAL EXPLANATION most recent album Seasons Of Life was re- from Hurricane Alley, where most of our crude leased in January of 2006. She currently re- wells lie. As we learned from Katrina, geo- HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO sides in New York and on June 30, 2007, will graphic diversity is as an important topic in the OF CALIFORNIA turn 90 years old. energy debate as is alternative energies. So, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James Brown, the ‘‘Godfather of Soul,’’ who as we discuss utilizing new technologies, Friday, June 22, 2007 passed away in December of 2006, was a clean technologies to solve our dependence on foreign crude, we would be foolish to ig- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on monumental influence on popular music in America and around the world. During the six- nore the types of technology being put in Friday, June 22, 2007, I was absent during place in Alma, Michigan. rollcall vote 543. Had I been present, I would ties, many of his songs were more than dance hits and became anthems for the Civil Rights This project, however, is about much more have voted ‘‘Yea’’ on ordering the Previous than recovering stranded oil. This facility is de- Question to H. Res. 502, providing for the Movement. His music instilled pride in African Americans as they were fighting for equality. signed in such a way to virtually utilize every consideration of H.R. 2771, Legislative Branch byproduct of energy production. With this type Appropriations for FY 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was the recipient of the of forward thinking it is no wonder that the f 34th Annual Grammy Lifetime Achievement project has received support from a wide vari- HONORING OUTSTANDING AFRICAN Award in 1992. ety of local community groups, institutions, citi- AMERICAN MUSICIANS DURING The phenomenal Ray Charles overcame zens and organizations. Included among the BLACK MUSIC MONTH blindness and personal problems to become list of proponents are the City of Alma, Michi- one of America’s most inspiring artists. His gan, Firstbank of Alma, Michigan, the Gratiot HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL music advanced the civil rights movement and Medical Center, Alma College, the Gratiot County Board of Commissioners and the OF NEW YORK united Americans. He has been credited with Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES singing the most popular rendition of America the Beautiful. His version of Georgia On My Mr. Chairman, as American families and Friday, June 22, 2007 Mind was made an official Georgia state song businesses grapple with rising energy costs, Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today and he was ranked number ten in 2004 for the Great Lakes Energy Research Park can to recognize the contributions of African Amer- Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artist of All be a part of the solution. I urge my colleagues ican musicians as we celebrate Black Music Times list. In that same year, he passed away. to join me in supporting this unique effort to Month. I introduced legislation to award him with a produce more energy here in America. Music has a deep historical significance to Congressional Gold Medal. f African Americans, who are truly the founders These musical legends and many other Afri- HONORING DR. JOSEPHINE ELIZA- and keepers of American music. The roots of can American musicians have contributed to BETH SEATON FRANKLIN ON gospel and blues can be traced back to the American music and the nation’s cultural iden- HER 80TH BIRTHDAY slave plantations. During slavery, African tity around the world. I urge my colleagues to Americans sang songs and clapped hands to support legislation to honor them. I also urge communicate with one another and to uplift my colleagues and people around the world to HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR. their spirits. The music helped to sustain celebrate, honor, and cherish the contributions OF ILLINOIS enslaved people and provided an outlet to ex- of African American musicians, especially dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES press their hopes and fears. During the Civil ing Black Music Month. Friday, June 22, 2007 Rights Movement, African American musicians f offered encouragement and hope for an Amer- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I ica in which all people would be treated equal- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary ly. By creating and popularizing gospel, blues, MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES woman, a resident of the 2nd Congressional jazz, funk, disco, pop, and hip-hop, they have APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 District of Illinois, Dr. Josephine Elizabeth inspired and entertained people from all races Seaton Franklin on her 80th birthday. around the world. SPEECH OF Dr. Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin I wish to thank President Carter, who in HON. DAVE CAMP was born July 1, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio. During her long career in education, she ob- 1979 initiated the annual celebration of Black OF MICHIGAN Music Month each June. Each succeeding tained a master degree and doctorate degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president has continued to proclaim June as in education, having taught in Virginia, Michi- Black Music Month. Wednesday, June 20, 2007 gan and Chicago, IL. Among the many talented and gifted African The House in Committee of the Whole She is a founding member and the first American musicians, who have inspired us in House on the State of the Union had under president of Theta Rho Omega Chapter, of VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:31 Jun 23, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22JN8.001 E22JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E1400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 22, 2007 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The chapter Not only is Al a member of many boards During his tenure Jim sought and secured has given more than $90,000 to scholars, and and organizations in Northern New Jersey, he federal funding for the first steps of the Hoo- raises these funds through the Josephine Eliz- also continues to serve the people of Jersey sier Heartland Corridor, one of Indiana’s most abeth Seaton Franklin Foundation. The foun- City as one of my staff assistants and Jersey important highway projects.
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