E1398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 28, 2013 Whereas, September is an appropriate and Mrs. Emmaline G. Trimble. She was the Clarkson and Company, CPAs. He was award- month to establish an African Immigrant Herit- fourth born of nine children, five girls and four ed C.P.A. certification in 1948. In 1952 Mr. Clarkson was recalled by the age Month: chosen because African Union boys. Mrs. Knight has lived in Alabama, Indi- Navy during the Korean Emergency and or- Day is September 9. ana, Tennessee and Florida during her life- dered as Executive Officer of the USS Cony I am firmly resolved that a National Ameri- time. (DDE 508). Upon returning to Columbia, Mr. cans of African Immigrant Heritage Month Throughout her life, Mary Ann has taught Clarkson entered USC School of Law—at- should be established to celebrate the signifi- everyone she meets the importance of hard tending class and working as an accountant cant contributions of Americans of recent Afri- work. She has continued to work around her by day while studying law at night. He was can Immigrant Heritage to the history of the house and church, the St. James A.M.E. graduated in 1955 and admitted to the S.C. United States, and believe the people of the Church in Goodwater, Alabama. Bar and the Federal Bar including ulti- mately the United States Supreme Court. In United States should observe the month with On October the 6th, St. James A.M.E. 1979 Mr. Clarkson retired from the Navy as appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, and ac- Church Family will be holding a celebration for Captain USNR. tivities. Mrs. Knight during their church service. They From 1958 to 1966 Mr. Clarkson was a mem- Americans of recent African Immigrant Herit- will recognize her dedication to her family, ber and executive secretary of the S.C. Legis- age strengthen the United States and enhance friends, community and church. lative Tax Study Commission—authoring its rich diversity; it is time we formally cele- Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating most of the tax legislation enacted during Mrs. Mary Ann Knight’s 110th birthday. 110 this period. In 1960 Mr. Clarkson moved A.C. brate this fact. Clarkson and Company to partnership form f years is quite a milestone, and I am honored as Clarkson, Harden, and Gantt, CPAs. This today to help pay recognition to it. firm grew to nine partners and over seventy RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF REV- f employees engaged in all facets of account- EREND CLARENCE BOOKER ing practice. In 1985 Clarkson Harden and TALIAFERRO SMITH A. CRAWFORD CLARKSON, JR., A Gantt was acquired by Arthur Young and TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN Company. Mr. Clarkson retired from the ac- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON counting practice in 1987 and was appointed HON. JOE WILSON as a commissioner of the S.C. Tax Commis- OF TEXAS sion (now the S.C. Department of Revenue). OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He served South Carolina in this position for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saturday, September 28, 2013 eight years, the last two years as Chairman. Saturday, September 28, 2013 For this service Governor Carroll Campbell Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. awarded Mr. Clarkson the Order of the Pal- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- metto. Upon leaving the Tax Commission of Reverend Clarence Booker Taliaferro er, yesterday South Carolina lost one of its Mr. Clarkson was associated with the ac- Smith, the late pastor of the Golden Gate Mis- most beloved citizens, A. Crawford Clarkson, counting firm Bauknight Pietras and Storm- sionary Baptist Church in Dallas. The street on Jr., who exemplifies a true Southern Gen- er, P.A. Mr. Clarkson’s deep family roots in South which the Golden Gate Missionary Baptist tleman. The following obituary is from Shives Funeral Home of Columbia, South Carolina. Carolina led to a sustained interest in the Church is located will be renamed in his honor wellbeing of her citizens as seen in his active for his unwavering commitment and dedication As Campaign Manager six times for Con- gressman Floyd Spence with Crawford as involvement in many civic, cultural, reli- to his community. gious, and political organizations. He was Rev. Smith was best known for his remark- Campaign Treasurer I appreciated firsthand honored to have been a member of the able energy, unyielding devotion to the faith, his profound Scottish frugality. diaconate at First Presbyterian Church and and his humility and love toward his neigh- Andrew Crawford Clarkson, Jr. of Colum- subsequently a member of the vestry at bors. He grew up in San Antonio where he bia, SC died on September 27, 2013. He was Trinity Episcopal Cathedral; President of the the son of Andrew Crawford Clarkson, Sr. of local council of Boy Scouts of America said the life-changing decision to pursue a life Columbia, SC and Jennie Louise Taber of (Eagle and Silver Beaver); Campaign Chair- of faith came to him in a dream. Fort Motte, SC. Born in Columbia December man of the United Way; founding board Rev. Smith served as pastor for 45 memo- 17, 1919, he was educated in the Columbia member of Patriots Point Naval Museum in rable years, first assuming the position in Jan- city schools graduating in 1937 from Colum- Charleston; founding member of the Colum- uary 1943. As a devoted member of the com- bia High School. In 1941 he was graduated in bia Sailing Club; treasurer and fundraiser for munity, Rev. Smith remained loyal to his fol- absentia from the University of South Caro- Congressman Floyd Spence; chairman of lowers. In a decisive moment, Rev. Smith re- lina having received a commission as Ensign Governor Carroll Campbell’s committee that fused to relocate the church out of Oak Cliff USNR. In 1949 he married Sarah Fairbanks successfully negotiated a treaty with the Ca- Bull of Georgetown, SC. tawba Nation; treasurer of the SC Society of and into a more prestigious locale. Although Crawford Clarkson’s life was animated by the Cincinnati; member of the Correctional Rev. Smith stepped down as pastor in 1997, an abiding love for country, his native state, Development Foundation from which came he remained active in his community. Nation- and his family. He was a lively conversa- the pretrial intervention procedure in effect ally, Rev. Smith is recognized as an arche- tionalist, a tireless encourager of his chil- today. typal follower of the faith and a model for his dren, lover of travel, and treasured his Scot- Mr. Clarkson was especially concerned in peers. tish heritage. An accomplished businessman, promoting the good of the University of Mr. Speaker, Rev. Smith was an inspiring his steady wisdom and consummate profes- South Carolina. He was instrumental in the sionalism made him a behind the scenes and devoted individual. He prided himself on formation of the USC Educational Founda- trusted advisor to politicians, governors, tion, led the way, at the direction of Coach his faith and others frequently turned to Rev. university presidents, church leaders, busi- Paul Dietzel, in acquiring a major bequest Smith for spiritual guidance. His passing is a ness colleagues, clients, and his own chil- resulting in the expansion of the football great loss to the community; however, his in- dren. stadium giving to it its new name Williams- valuable contributions to his friends and neigh- A passion for sailing, developed as a Sea Brice Stadium, and, finally, was pivotal, bors will be immortalized in renaming this Scout on Lake Murray, was reflected in Mr. along with Dean James Kane, and Jerry street in his honor. Clarkson’s service as a naval officer during Beasley, in inspiring the vision for formation World War II and the Korean conflict. He of the Master of International Business pro- f served aboard the high speed mine- gram at USC. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 110TH sweeper USS Stansbury (DMS 8) July 1941 to In addition, Mr. Clarkson was a member of BIRTHDAY OF MARY ANN KNIGHT July 1943, and then aboard the USS Howard the American Bar Association; the South (DMS 7) as executive officer and navigator. Carolina Bar; the American Institute of Tasked with keeping supply lanes open de- CPAs; South Carolina Association of CPAs HON. MIKE ROGERS spite threats from German U-boats, Mr. (Award for Distinguished Public Service); OF ALABAMA Clarkson’s duty ranged the North At- the Federation of Tax Administrators (board lantic, the and later the Pacific. of trustees); the Columbia Rotary Club IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He also saw action during the landings at the (president, 1958–1959); the Columbia Chamber Saturday, September 28, 2013 Naval Battle at Casablanca, French Morocco of Commerce (director, 1959–1961); South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (board of di- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I in November 1942. During the Howard’s operations in the Philippines, Mr. rectors) which awarded him the Sgt. William ask for the House’s attention today to honor Clarkson saw his first kamikazes. Jasper Freedom Award; the United States Mrs. Mary Ann Knight on her 110th birthday. After World War II ended, Mr. Clarkson re- Chamber of Commerce (Taxation Committee, Mrs. Knight was born October 3rd, 1903 in turned to Columbia and joined his father, 1963–1965); Columbia City Ballet (trustee); Camphill, Alabama to Mr. Robert Lee Trimble holder of CPA SC certificate #1, at A.C. Forest Lake Club; Quadrille Club; Cotillion

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Your clubs are carrying on the OF TEXAS Sarah Fairbanks Bull Clarkson, his wife of mission in 19 countries and territories world- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sixty-four years and by his six children: Jen- wide, as well. Soroptimist organizations are to Friday, September 27, 2013 nie Taber Clarkson Olbrych (husband John be congratulated for contributing to the better- and their children John Crawford, Ruslan, Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Christiana, Oksana, Maxim, and Susan) of ment of the community and to the women and girls who benefited by your generosity through strong support of the Senate Amendment to Charleston, Sarah Bull Clarkson (husband H.R. 1412. John Herre and their children Margaret and educational grants. We know that in 2010– Caroline) of Norfolk, Va., Susan Cornish 2011 your organization distributed $1.5 million This bill extends many expiring authorities Clarkson Keller (husband Kent) of Charles- in educational grants to 1,221 women. As we for needed veteran programs, and I am glad ton, Margaret Crawford Clarkson (husband acknowledge your work in Bucks County we to see it on the floor today. Peter Roney and their daughter Margaret also extend our gratitude to the founders and I would like to specifically highlight two pro- Crawford) of Arlington, Va., Andrew current members who surely will continue this visions that passed out of the Subcommittee Crawford Clarkson III (wife Caroline) of Co- service into the future. on Economic Opportunity, which I have the lumbia, and Thomas Boston Clarkson of At- distinct honor of chairing. lanta, Georgia. He is also survived by nieces f Ann Crawford Dreher and Jane Dreher Emer- The first provision was originally proposed in son both of Columbia. The family deeply ap- NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC Mr. Coffman’s bill, H.R. 1402, which would ex- preciates the caregivers from Solutions at OF tend the authority for VA to operate an adapt- Home of Still Hopes and most especially Ms. ive sport program under an agreement with Donna Turner, and all who cared for HON. JOHN R. CARTER the U.S. Paralympic Committee. Crawford with love and professionalism. Mr. Speaker, under this agreement the U.S. Friends are invited to call at the Clarkson OF TEXAS Paralympic Committee provides grants to family home, 4339 Chicora Street, Monday IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES evening between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. community based programs helping disabled Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 veterans further their rehabilitation through Tuesday, October 1, Trinity Episcopal Cathe- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in adaptive sports. dral in Columbia, 1100 Sumter Street, with support of the upcoming National Day of the This is an important program for our wound- burial in the churchyard. The family will re- Republic of China; an important day which led ed warriors. It not only helps with their reha- ceive friends in Satterlee Hall following the bilitation, but more importantly, many would burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the establishment of the Republic of China made to the Trinity Foundation, 1100 Sumter in 1912. say it helps with their self-confidence and spir- Street, Columbia SC 29201, or Indian Waters and the United States have been it. Council BSA, P.O. Box 144, Columbia SC good friends and strong trading partners for I am pleased to see that we are re-author- 29202. Honorary pallbearers will be members many years. Both countries share common izing the program, and remain hopeful we can of the St. Andrews Society of the City of Co- values and desires. Taiwan has proven to be work with our Senate colleagues to pass a lumbia. a valuable trading partner to the United States longer extension of this program in the near f and it is time to formalize the U.S.-Taiwan future. IN HONOR OF SOROPTIMIST trading relationship through a Bilateral Invest- The second provision is a one year exten- INTERNATIONAL OF BUCKS ment Agreement with Taiwan. sion of the Homeless Veteran Reintegration COUNTY As a trading leader in the Asia Pacific re- Program. This is a successful program that gion, I encourage my colleagues to support provides grant funding for job training to local HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK Taiwan in their efforts to join the Trans-Pacific veteran homeless providers. I was proud to be Partnership. Taiwan is a trusted trading part- an original co-sponsor of Mr. Cook’s original OF PENNSYLVANIA ner and an economic leader; their inclusion bill to reauthorize the program and I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would bring credibility to the partnership and pleased to see it is included in the bill before Saturday, September 28, 2013 enhance their reputation. us today. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Soroptimist In closing, I encourage United States and I thank Chairman MILLER and Ranking Mem- International of Bucks County is celebrating its Taiwanese leadership to continue their cultural ber MICHAUD for their efforts to move this bill 75th anniversary and we gratefully acknowl- exchange by diplomatic visits to further forward and I encourage all members to sup- edge this milestone, and the mission of this strengthen this important relationship. port the Senate amendment to H.R. 1412.

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