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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E188 HON E188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 10, 2014 Villablanca, who has devoted her career in for drawing began as a young child. After RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND medicine to identifying and building awareness graduating from Berkeley High School, Mr. CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOHN of the cardiovascular disease risk factors for Turner served in World War II as a mechanic COLACCHIO women. for the Tuskegee Airmen. During this time, he In 1994, Dr. Villablanca established the na- drew comic strips for military newspapers. HON. ALAN GRAYSON tion’s first program dedicated to researching, Once returning back to the Bay Area, he OF FLORIDA preventing and treating heart disease in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women. Heart disease is the leading cause of worked as a clerk for the Oakland Police De- death of women in the United States, causing partment while freelancing cartoons to news- Monday, February 10, 2014 one in three deaths each year, more than all papers and magazines. In 1964, Mr. Turner’s Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to forms of cancer combined. Dr. Villablanca has drive and admiration for cartooning inspired recognize an outstanding member of the Cen- conducted laboratory research that has ad- him to create cartoons full time. tral Florida community, John Colacchio. Mr. vanced scientific knowledge of the unique bio- During the height of the Civil Rights Move- Colacchio is an 89-year-old veteran of the logical causes and indicators of heart disease ment, Morrie Turner realized that African Second World War who recently participated in women. in an Honor Flight. The Honor Flight, com- American kids rarely appeared in cartoons. In- Dr. Villablanca has actively engaged with prised of 50 World War II, Korean, and Viet- spired by Charles Schulz’s ‘‘Peanuts’’ cartoon, grassroots organizations in conducting com- nam veterans, was a one-day event in which munity-based research to identify and mitigate Mr. Turner began creating a comic strip fea- these veterans flew from Florida to Wash- heart disease risk factors among populations turing kids from all backgrounds called ‘‘Wee ington, D.C. and visited the memorials to their most at risk, including African American and Pals.’’ In the beginning, only a few papers fallen comrades. A native of Long Island, New Hispanic women. Her tireless advocacy for would run the strip. After the tragic event of York, Mr. Colacchio was drafted at the age of women’s heart health earned her a place on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination in 18 after graduating from high school. He the Woman’s Day magazine Heart Health Ad- 1968, ‘‘Wee Pals’’ achieved national recogni- bravely fought with the Army’s 2nd Infantry Di- visory Board and the magazine’s inaugural tion, appearing in more than 100 newspapers. vision in historic battles including the Invasion Red Dress Award. of Normandy. Mr. Colacchio served with dis- Morrie Turner’s ‘‘Wee Pals’’ covered issues Furthermore, this year marks the 20th anni- tinction for two years and nine months. He versary of the founding of the Women’s Car- of racism, sexism and bullying. His hope was earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and was diovascular Medicine Program at the Univer- ‘‘to portray a world without prejudice, a world awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple sity of California, Davis, which recognizes the in which people’s differences—race, religion Hearts. importance of research and patient-care pro- gender and physical and mental ability—are After his service, Mr. Colacchio returned to grams to identify the risk factors and preven- cherished not scorned.’’ There was a wide work at the Long Island Railroad, where he tions for heart disease among women. As part range of characters, encompassing many dif- worked for another 34 years. In 2008, after the of the program, Dr. Villablanca has hosted the ferent ethnicities. The success of the comic passing of his beloved wife, Laura, Mr. annual Women’s Heart Care Education and strip inspired an animated television show Colacchio moved to be near his only child, in Awareness Forum since 2006 to encourage called ‘‘Kid Power.’’ As he continued to Celebration, Florida. His daughter, Barbara, is community champions for women’s health and a Marine Corps veteran and served as Honor produce comic strips, Mr. Turner wrote and il- expand appreciation for lifestyles and health Guardian on his recent Honor Flight. On Vet- lustrated children’s books. behaviors that benefit cardiovascular health. In erans Day 2013, his daughter and friends 2010, Dr. Villablanca forged an innovative Renowned for his cartoons and children’s dedicated a memorial brick in his name at the partnership with the UC Davis Department of books, Mr. Turner received numerous awards. Veterans Memorial Park in Celebration. Design to create and display a collection of Among the many prestigious awards, he re- Mr. Colacchio sacrificed greatly to help our student-designed red dresses and ensure ceived the Sparky Award from San Fran- country in a time of need. He served with heart-health messages reach a younger gen- cisco’s Cartoon Art Museum, the Anti-Defama- dedication and bravery and has remained ac- eration of women. The Forum embraces the tion League’s humanitarian award, the Boys tive in the veteran community. It is my pleas- link between health and art that the UC Davis ure to recognize his accomplishments and and Girls Club Image Award and the California Red Dress Collection represents and its role in contributions to the community. Educators Award. During the Vietnam War, engaging young women in understanding the f importance of paying attention to their heart Mr. Turner had the honor as one of six car- health. toonists with the National Cartoonist Society to HONORING KEIFER MARSHALL, JR Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join travel to Vietnam and draw more than 3,000 me today in recognizing the ongoing work of caricatures of the service people on the HON. JOHN R. CARTER Dr. Amparo Villablanca and the UC Davis frontlines and in hospitals. OF TEXAS Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program in Morrie Turner left an imprint on many gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing a woman-centered, culturally sen- erations by addressing these important topics Monday, February 10, 2014 sitive and respectful approach to patient care. still facing our Nation. He found a creative way f Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to educate children and reach out to approxi- honor Keifer Marshall, Jr., recipient of the HONORING MORRIS TURNER mately 25 million readers with his ‘‘Wee Pals’’ Drayton and Elizabeth McClain Community cartoon. In addition, he was actively involved Achievement Award for individuals who truly HON. BARBARA LEE in educational programs and charities in the exemplify public service leadership. Marshall’s OF CALIFORNIA Bay Area. life of sacrifice and activism reflects the very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best values of central Texas. On several occasions I was humbled to be Marshall, a native son of Temple, TX, Monday, February 10, 2014 one of Morrie’s caricatures in his very creative, bravely stepped forward when his country Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise educational and funny cartoons. When I met needed him most and served in the U.S. Ma- today to honor the extraordinary life of Morris him, I knew I was in the presence of not only rine Corps during WWII. Stationed in the Pa- ‘‘Morrie’’ Turner, former cartoonist for the Oak- a brilliant intellect but a soaring spirit. It was cific Theater, he fought the ferocity of the Jap- land Tribune. Known throughout the Bay Area an honor and a privilege to have been in his anese head on. At Iwo Jima, the casualties of and the Nation by his cartoon strip ‘‘Wee presence on many occasions. his company were the severest of the entire Pals,’’ Mr. Turner has left an indelible mark on Today, California’s 13th Congressional Dis- campaign. Out of 250 Marines, Marshall was our national discourse. With his passing on one of the lucky few to survive. trict salutes and honors an outstanding indi- January 25, 2014, we look to the outstanding This proud Marine is also a committed cit- quality of his life’s work and the inspiring role vidual and cartoonist, Morris Turner. As an izen. Marshall returned to Temple and began he played in breaking racial barriers as the Oakland native, Mr. Turner’s efforts have truly the next chapter of his life of extraordinary first nationally syndicated African American paved the way for minorities and impacted so service. A member of numerous councils and cartoonist. many lives throughout the Nation. I join all of boards, he later became a City Councilman Born on December 11, 1923 Morrie Turner Morrie’s loved ones in celebrating his incred- and a two-term Mayor. Marshall was President was born and raised in Oakland. His passion ible life. He will be deeply missed. of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, was VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:31 Oct 09, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD14\FEB 2014\E10FE4.REC E10FE4 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E189 commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, and was This funding is vital for the Florida Alliance PERSONAL EXPLANATION awarded Temple Citizen of the Year honors in of Boys & Girls Club’s mission to help young 1992. He remains a respected leader who’s people; especially those who need us most to HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH made a real and positive impact on his com- reach their full potential as productive, caring, OF KENTUCKY munity. responsible adults. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ronald Reagan once said, ‘‘Some people By encouraging civic involvement at a live an entire lifetime wondering if they’ve young age, Jack has also empowered entire Monday, February 10, 2014 made a difference in the world, Marines don’t generations of young Floridians remain active Mr.
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