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

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Through her loved wife, Jaclyn; his sons Edward, Walter years, but, because of his efforts, it was des- foundation she has worked diligently to cul- and Gary, and his six grandchildren in ap- ignated as one of 21 national priority corridors. tivate the scholarship program for 44 years. plauding the spirit of kindness started by this Today, land acquisition is proceeding for the Dr. Franklin is the proud aunt of Maryland exceptional individual. completion of the final 40 miles of that cor- Delegate Marvin B. Holmes, Jr. Delegate It is only fitting that the school named in his ridor. Holmes was elected to the Maryland State honor was awarded such a distinguished Jim might be best remembered for cham- Legislature in 2002 and currently serves on award. My very best wishes to all the students pioning environmental causes. He worked to the House Environmental Matters Committee, and faculty at the Alfred E. Zampella School protect the Pacific Northwest’s old-growth for- is the Chair of the Natural Resources Sub- P.S. No. 27. ests and to foster collaboration between orga- committee and is the Deputy Majority Whip. f nized labor and environmentalists. His work on On her 80th birthday, I join with her commu- behalf of our natural resources and environ- nity, friends, and family in saluting her for de- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment drew national attention. voting her time and talents to make our coun- Following Jim’s tenure in the House, he try a better place to live. This gracious lady HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO continued advocating for the environment has unselfishly dedicated herself to edu- OF CALIFORNIA while serving as President of Americans for cational and humanitarian causes. On behalf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Democratic Action from 1998 to 2002. He of a grateful nation, I thank and congratulate moved to Oregon to work with forest preserva- Dr. Franklin. Friday, June 22, 2007 tion groups. Jim’s final project was leading f Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on Working Families Win, an effort to raise the HONORING THE ALFRED E. Friday, June 22, 2007, I was absent during minimum wage and improve health care for ZAMPELLA P.S. SCHOOL NO. 27 rollcall vote No. 544. Had I been present, I the uninsured. His dedication to his fellow IN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on agreeing to H. Americans continued until his death earlier this ON BEING NAMED A ‘‘HEART OF Res. 502, providing for the consideration of year. GOLD’’ AWARD WINNER H.R. 2771, Legislative Branch Appropriations Jim Jontz raised the bar for civic engage- for FY 2008. ment, both for his peers and his constituents. f He raised awareness about many important HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN issues. For the people of his district, he raised OF NEW JERSEY HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES their expectations that one man can make a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRATHER JONTZ difference in so many areas of our society. Friday, June 22, 2007 Today, on behalf of the citizens of Indiana, I Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. JOE DONNELLY honor James Jontz for his years of unselfish today to pay tribute to the Alfred E. Zampella OF INDIANA dedication to his district, his state and his School (formerly Public School No. 27) in Jer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. sey City, New Jersey. This renowned school is Friday, June 22, 2007 named after my good friend and constituent, f Alfred ‘‘Al’’ E. Zampella, a lifelong resident of Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, in the 190 years since Indiana achieved statehood, IN MEMORY OF CONSTANCE Jersey City and for 27 years, the Principal of GOINES Public School No. 27. As a former teacher and many well-educated, aspiring individuals from principal, Al was a guiding force in the lives of the Ohio River to Lake Michigan have rep- thousands of students as he encouraged them resented its citizens. Perhaps none of them HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS to remain in school and use their formal edu- came to Washington more dedicated to the OF TEXAS cation to succeed in life. ideal of representing the common man than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James Prather Jontz. I rise today to honor his Al retired in 1990 and on November 7, Friday, June 22, 2007 1996, Public School No. 27 was formally dedi- life and service to Indiana. cated as the Alfred E. Zampella P.S. No. 27 Jim was born in Indianapolis in 1951, grad- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise in his honor. Today the school continues the uated from Indiana University in less than today in recognition of the life of Constance outstanding and acclaimed work started by Al three years, completed graduate work at Pur- Goines. Mrs. Constance Goines, age 60, Zampella, and the school recently received the due University and was an instructor at Butler passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007. prestigious ‘‘Heart of Gold’’ Award from Mis- University. His political career was sparked by Mrs. Goines was the beloved principal of sion: Kindness International, Inc./Statewide his opposition to a dam building project in Van Zandt Guinn Elementary School, located Kindness Awareness Campaign for 53,926 Central Indiana, and at the age of 23, he be- in the 26th Congressional District of Texas. ‘‘Acts of Kindness’’ performed by 1,040 stu- came a member of the Indiana House of Rep- Her work was dedicated to creating a safe and dents and teachers. resentatives. After representing his district for welcoming atmosphere for students who came Among these generous ‘‘Acts of Kindness’’ ten years, he was elected to the Indiana Sen- from struggling families but had a desire to were school projects and fundraisers to benefit ate where he established a reputation for learn in their hearts. Under her fine leadership, UNICEF, St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- standing up for his convictions. the campus developed a reputation for helping pital, March of Dimes, the Leukemia Founda- In 1986, Jim was elected to The United students perform at high academic levels de- tion, the American Heart Association, and States House of Representatives where he spite their social challenges. countless other programs made possible by served three terms. In Congress, Jim fought Her commitment to education, to students the selfless participation and volunteerism of for his constituency’s issues. Jim valued his and to the entire community were evident the students and teachers at the Alfred own college education and he did what he throughout her life. It is my hope that she will Zampella School. They are very deserving of could to promote college attainment in a state be remembered for her compassion and that our congratulations and recognition for their al- that long has trailed the national average on others will follow her lead. truistic spirit. college attainment. He served on the House Mrs. Constance Goines is survived by her I am very pleased to offer this well-deserved Agriculture Committee and worked to develop husband of 33 years, Conley R. Goines of tribute to my good friend, Al, and to the stu- a new farm bill to benefit his district’s farmers. Fort Worth; a daughter, Kelly D. Mirtia of Fort dents and faculty at the Alfred E. Zampella He worked for our service members and na- Worth; and a brother, Larry G. English of Chi- School P.S. No. 27 in Jersey City for the ‘‘Acts tional security needs by overseeing the transi- cago. of Kindness’’ they performed in their school tion of the Grissom Air Force Base to the It was an honor to represent Mrs. Con- and community. Grissom Air Reserve Base. stance Goines in Washington.

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