E1308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 20, 2008 Judge Andrew L. Jefferson is a fellow of the HONORING THE WEST GENESEE want to know what Congress is doing to sup- Texas Bar Foundation, a member of American GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM port them during the current recession. Almost Bar Foundation, the Texas Trial Lawyer’s As- every month, unemployment is on the rise sociation, Texas Constitutional Revision Com- HON. JAMES T. WALSH while higher gas and food prices are making mission. OF NEW YORK it even harder for Americans to make ends A former chairman of the board of the Hous- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet. Our duty is simple—we must show the ton Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and Friday, June 20, 2008 American people that we hear them, that we of the Texas Southern University Foundation, understand them, and that we will act. he is a life member of the Houston Area Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, We are a great nation, but we cannot con- Urban League and the National Association I rise today to congratulate the West Genesee tinue to be great unless we honor our commit- for the Advancement of Colored People. A High School Girls Lacrosse Team on their ment to everyone in need. In times like these, learned legal scholar and committed public Class A New York State Championship vic- we must use every tool at our disposal to help servant, Andrew L. Jefferson has devoted a tory. West Genesee defeated Farmingdale by those who want and need to work. Unem- life-time working to strengthen and uphold the a score of 13–12. ployed workers cannot wait. They rightfully ex- The Wildcats played an impressive game laws of this great country. pect Congress’s full support in their fight to returning from a 10–12 deficit to take home I commend my colleague Congresswoman become gainfully reemployed. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE for introducing this reso- another state title. This talented team has I urge my colleagues to support extending lution which honors an outstanding Texan and claimed victory in their last 48 straight games unemployment benefits now. It’s the right thing American. and was the only lacrosse team in all of New to do for Americans, and it’s the right thing to York State to post a perfect undefeated sea- f do for our economy. son. MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR MAJOR On behalf of the people of New York’s 25th f MEGAN MCCLUNG, USMC Congressional District, I congratulate these HONORING HABORVIEW MEDICAL young ladies on their outstanding athletic CENTER HON. KAY GRANGER achievement and praise Athletic Director An- OF TEXAS thony Pascale, Head Coach Bob Elmer and HON. DAVID G. REICHERT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Assistant Coach Dan Hallinan on their team’s OF WASHINGTON Friday, June 20, 2008 success. I look forward to another exciting season of lacrosse and congratulate the Lady IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise Wildcats: Davey Gallagher, Laura Lucchesi, Friday, June 20, 2008 today to honor Marine MAJ Megan McClung Jeri Burke, Kellyn Savage, Lauren Corso, who was killed in Ramadi, on December Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I am Kiersten Tupper, Maddie Farchione, Lindsay 6, 2006. proud to recognize Harborview Medical Cen- Vona, Amanda Cizenski, Bre Hudgins, Nicole Major Megan Malia McClung graduated ter, a premiere hospital in the Pacific North- Perkins, Amanda Corso, Maria DiFato, Emily from the Naval Academy and west, for receiving the 2007 Foster G. McGaw Rozwood, Steph Dattellas, Ariel Kramer, was commissioned a second lieutenant in May Prize for Excellence in Community Service Carley Motondo, Lauren Welch, Lauren 1995. She later completed her masters in from the American Hospital Association (AHA). Bianchi, Morgan Corso, Sarah Brown, Karlyn Criminal Justice through . Every year, the AHA presents this prestigious Tupper, Carly Graham, Nikki Greco, Jenny Throughout her career, she was stationed at award to a U.S. health care organization that Perkins, and Kelly Fucillo. various posts. While at Camp Pendleton, she displays a strong commitment to the health served as the Public Affairs and Media Officer. f and well-being of its community. She later served at Marine Corps Recruit EMERGENCY EXTENDED UNEM- Harborview was chosen as the recipient of Depot Parris Island as the Academics and PLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT this year’s award because of its outstanding Scheduling Officer, Marine Corps Air Station OF 2008 record of providing services to the surrounding Cherry Point as the Public Affairs Officer, and community. The medical center has made finally at Camp Lejeune, where she served as SPEECH OF great strides in handling major public health the East Coast Regional Representative for concerns including mental illness, homeless- HON. JOHN LEWIS ness, cultural and linguistic barriers to health the Marine For Life program. OF GEORGIA Always dedicated to the mission in Iraq, care, childhood safety, and chronic illness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major McClung took a civilian position in pub- Harborview is our region’s Level I trauma cen- lic relations in Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. While Thursday, June 12, 2008 ter, and continues to provide exceptional there, she handled public relations preparation Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I emergency care for people across the North- for Congressional hearings and escorted rise in strong support of including the exten- west. media throughout the theater. In 2006, she de- sion of unemployment benefits in the emer- Harborview is a deserving recipient of rec- ployed with I Marine Expeditionary Force for gency supplemental bill that the House is con- ognition for its outstanding commitment to one year in Al Anbar Province. While there, sidering today. public health and quality care. I offer my sin- she worked as the Public Affairs Plans Officer First, I would like to express my deep grati- cere congratulations to Harborview Medical at Camp and later volunteered for tude to Chairman MCDERMOTT, Ranking Mem- Center for receiving this honor and their con- duty with the Army’s 1st Brigade, 1st Armored ber WELLER, and the Income Security and tinued dedication to Washington State. Division, operating in Ramadi. Family Support Subcommittee for all their hard f Major McClung, the first female Marine offi- work on this important piece of legislation. I cer killed in the war, was a polished profes- am proud to be a Member of the Sub- HONORING ELIZABETH A. ZEPF sional who received numerous accolades for committee and to have cosponsored the legis- her ability to communicate complex thoughts lation that provided the framework for this HON. MARCY KAPTUR and issues to various and diverse audiences compromise. I also thank Chairman RANGEL OF OHIO across the globe. She volunteered to serve and Ranking Member MCCRERY for their lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership and support in negotiating a com- and sought to be where she could make a dif- Friday, June 20, 2008 ference. Of her service in Iraq, she told her promise. friends, ‘‘Before we leave here we will make Al It is essential that congressional leaders Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, Elizabeth A. Anbar a safer place.’’ She accomplished her were finally able to come together and find a Zepf, a Toledo treasure to her family, friends mission. way to help hard-working Americans. The and community, departed this life on Friday In her passing, Major McClung has done need for this legislation is critical. It is a first June 6, 2008. Elizabeth was born July 6, what she did in life—bring people together to step of hopefully many to jumpstart our econ- 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Matthew and Eliz- create a better understanding. omy. Today there are 200,000 more long- abeth McCarty. Elizabeth, a consummate and I wish to extend my condolences to Major term, jobless Americans than the last emer- indefatigable social activist throughout her life, Megan McClung’s family and hope that they gency unemployment assistance extension in was engaged in community and religious af- continue to find solace in Major McClung’s 2002. fairs. Her broad range of interests spanned lasting impact on both her country and her My constituents call and email and write the the horizon—higher education, leadership de- Corps. same question over and over again. They velopment, the advancement of women, the

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