January 15, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E7 TRIBUTE TO BRENNA AILEO HONORING EULESS TRINITY HIGH Terry was best known for his SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE 5A groundbreaking research on the source of DIVISION I FOOTBALL STATE Hantavirus, a serious respiratory disease that HON. CHRISTOPHER P. CARNEY CHAMPIONSHIP is frequently fatal. He began his work in 1993, OF PENNSYLVANIA when many people in the Southwest began dying from an unknown viral disease. In col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF TEXAS laboration with the Centers for Disease Con- Tuesday, January 15, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trol and Prevention, Terry examined speci- mens that he had collected over several Mr. CARNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Tuesday, January 15, 2008 years, that were residing in the museum of to recognize Brenna Aileo, a U.S. recipient of Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Southwest Biology. Through his study, he was the International Committee of the Red today to extend my congratulations to the able to pinpoint a species of deer mice as the Crosses, ICRC, 41st Annual Florence Nightin- 2007 Euless Trinity High School football team carrier of the Sin Nombre virus. The National gale Medal. Every 2 years, this medal is upon winning the 5A Division I State Cham- Science Foundation named this research done awarded to qualified nurses who have shown pionship on Saturday, December 22, 2007. by Terry and partner Robert Parmeter as one exceptional courage and devotion to the The Trinity Trojans’ 13–10 win over Con- of its ‘‘Nifty 50’’ discoveries—projects funded wounded, sick, or disabled or to civilian vic- verse Judson Rockets in the San Antonio that have had the biggest impact on American tims of a conflict or disaster; and to those who Alamodome gave the program its second lives. have shown a creative and pioneering spirit in State title in 3 years. It is believed that de- Most recently, Terry published a paper on the areas of public health or nursing edu- fenses win championships and this game was the relationship between weather and deer cation. no exception as the Trojans held the Rockets mice populations. He and his co-authors were Mrs. Aileo earned a BSN degree from East- scoreless during the second half. Despite the able to predict increased health risks posed by ern Washington State University and an MA in fact that all of the scoring took place in the deer mice to humans in specific parts of the Health Services Management from Webster first and second quarters, the second half was Four Corners area. This research also pro- University in St. Louis. She served as a nurse just as thrilling as the defense stopped the vided the New Mexico Department of Public in the U.S. Army for 21 years, including 2 Converse Judson’s offensive attack while the Health with the necessary scientific evidence years of enlistment and 19 years as a com- Trojans’ tireless running offense wore down required to give advanced warning to people missioned officer in the Army Nurse Corps the Rockets and controlled the clock. Under living in specific parts of the state that they where she achieved the rank of lieutenant Coach Steve Lineweaver’s tenure, Euless face increased risk of exposure to Hantavirus. colonel. Her posts included the Walter Reed Trinity has amassed an 88–16 record and has He has published a total of 126 research Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and won 14 of its last 16 playoff games. papers. the 85th Evacuation Hospital in Dhahran, I am extremely proud to represent Euless Terry was an honorary member of the Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia she treated Trinity High School in Congress and I con- Board of Life Sciences of the National Acad- wounded U.S. soldiers, including many from a gratulate the players, coaches, fans and par- emy of Sciences, as well as an honorary Pennsylvania-based unit who were injured in a ents who made the 2007 season a memorable member of the Society of Mammalogists. This mortar attack. and victorious one. is the highest honor that the Society bestows upon an individual. In response to the attacks on September f While his professional enthusiasm was for 11, Mrs. Aileo began volunteering with the TRIBUTE TO TERRY YATES research and pushing back the frontiers of American Red Cross. She worked with dis- knowledge, Terry loved people and had aster relief at Ground Zero and at other dis- HON. HEATHER WILSON friends from all walks of life. Every year, on aster locations throughout the United States OF NEW MEXICO Kentucky Derby Day, Terry had a party at his and Guam. During a flood in my district in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES house complete with mint juleps. But he in- 2006, Mrs. Aileo heroically managed a shelter sisted on never sending out invitations. Every- at Blue Ridge High School in New Milford, PA. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 one was welcome and no one was excluded. Since 2001, she has worked at the local, re- Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Madam Terry Yates was a great mind and a vibrant gional, and national levels. As the first ap- Speaker, on December 12, 2007, Terry Yates, leader. He fought for life to the very end with pointed service area staff health volunteer Vice President for Research and Economic humor and grace. Of his final illness, he told consultant in Susquehanna County, Mrs. Aileo Development at the University of New Mexico people, ‘‘I expect to get some patents out of distinguished herself by developing and pre- passed away. He was a remarkable scientist this!’’ senting key disaster training programs. In and professor, and UNM has suffered a great He challenged us and inspired us and will 2004, Mrs. Aielo worked as a health consult- loss with his passing. He lived a life full of en- deeply be missed. ant for the Red Cross Armed Forces Emer- thusiasm for science. Our thoughts and pray- f gency Services, where she reviewed and ers are with his wife Nancy, their sons and his cleared staff for overseas deployment. No staff entire family. HONORING THE LIFE AND member who Mrs. Aielo cleared has returned Terry Yates came to the University of New ACHIEVEMENTS OF DAVID JOHN from a deployment due to medical reasons. Mexico in 1978 as an assistant professor of FESMIRE Mrs. Aileo’s professional experience in- biology, and went on to become a professor of cludes working as a community health nurse biology and pathology. He helped create the HON. MIKE THOMPSON administrator for the Pennsylvania Department Long Term Ecological Research site outside OF CALIFORNIA of Health’s Northeast District and as a nursing Socorro, New Mexico, and he was the curator IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Genomic Resources for the Museum of supervisor for the Northeast Veterans Center Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in Scranton. She also worked as a charge Southwestern Biology on the UNM campus. nurse in the Montrose General Hospital ICU Terry Yates was appointed Vice Provost for Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam and as an instructor at Walter Reed Army Research in 2004, and served as Vice Presi- Speaker, I rise today to extend my deep sym- Medical Center. dent for Research and Economic Development pathies to the family of David Fesmire, includ- from 2004 until his death. During this time as ing his loving wife, Karen, his three wonderful As an active member of our community, Vice Provost and Vice President, Terry in- daughters, Kindra, Katti and Mikki, and his 4 Mrs. Aileo sits on the Board of Directors of the creased the total amount of research awards grandchildren. Garden Club Federation, Susquehanna Coun- from $247 million to nearly $300 million. David Fesmire’s passing is a great loss for ty Library, and her church. Her interests in- UNM’s President, David Schmidly, taught all of us. He was a true hero who dedicated clude gardening, wine making, and travel. Her Terry as a graduate student at Texas Tech his life to improving the lives of others. He son, Jason, continuing Mrs. Aileo’s tremen- University in the mid-1970s. ‘‘It was his exu- honorably served his country in Vietnam, his dous dedication to public service, served in berance you remember most about Terry. He state with the California National Guard, and Iraq from 2003 to 2004. was always ready to examine a new idea or his community as a paramedic and firefighter. In closing, Madam Speaker, I ask my col- take a trip to the field to explore a theory. I David served in the Army from 1970 to leagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Brenna think he was happier out in the field than he 1973, with two tours in Vietnam. He was high- Aileo for her continued service to our country. was behind a desk,’’ said Schmidly. ly decorated for his service, receiving 2

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Mrs. Lewis’s service to Enter- was extremely proud of his military service, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rep- prise Church’s congregation enabled her to and particularly enjoyed coordinating the Viet- resents the best of student-athletics and this positively impact the lives of several genera- nam Darkhorse project. title serves as a major accomplishment for the tions of Bay City residents. David then became a certified EMT and entire state of Wisconsin. I sincerely congratu- The love and dedication Mrs. Lewis has worked in the public ambulance sector as a late the team and the university and wish shown for the people of Bay City is recip- paramedic from 1980 to 2001. He served first them luck in their quest to repeat as national rocated in the love and respect the people of as a volunteer, then as an employee at the champions. Bay City have for Mrs. Lewis. It is therefore a North Shore Fire Protection District, Lucerne f pleasure to wish Mrs. Jesse Ann Lewis a Station from 2001 to 2007. He held a variety happy 100th birthday as she prepares to cele- of positions with the Fire Protection District, in- TRIBUTE TO THE JOHN WILLIAM brate her centennial with a gathering in her cluding Paramedic, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, JACKSON FUND beloved Enterprise Church, surrounded by Fire Officer, Weapons of Mass Destruction In- people whose lives were improved by Mrs. structor/Trainer, and Captain. His tireless ef- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON Lewis’s devotion to her church, her commu- forts led him to be recognized as Firefighter of OF IDAHO nity, and her fellow human beings. the Year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f David will always be known as someone Tuesday, January 15, 2008 who loved his family and his community dear- HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY ly. He is remembered by those who knew him Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN BELARUS OFF TO DISCOUR- as a superlative husband, father, and grand- to pay tribute to my constituents, the Jackson AGING START IN THE NEW YEAR father; as a caring brother, a respected com- family, founders of the John William Jackson rade, a spirited co-worker, a true friend, a Fund. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS loyal employee and an honest neighbor. Boise resident Bill Jackson established the OF FLORIDA Madam Speaker and colleagues, David John William Jackson fund seven years ago in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of his son, John, who died in a rock Fesmire’s contributions to our country and the Tuesday, January 15, 2008 community of Lake County are immeasurable. climbing accident in Central Asia. John William His presence will be missed even as his leg- Jackson was known as a free-spirited indi- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, acy endures. vidual who was passionate about academics, last month, I chaired a Helsinki Commission briefing with a delegation of leading political f performing arts and outdoor sports. He chal- lenged both himself and those around him to opposition figures and democratic activists HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF believe in themselves. He pushed them to from Belarus. The briefing was entitled, ‘‘The WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER FOOT- excel at all that they did and to reach for the Future Belarus: Democracy or Dictatorship’’ BALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP stars. and focused on the prospects for change in a In providing scholarships and activities country located in the heart of Europe that has HON. TAMMY BALDWIN through the Fund, Bill Jackson has honored Europe’s worst track record with respect to OF WISCONSIN his son’s memory by continuing to encourage human rights and democracy. Unfortunately, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young people to be successful individuals who developments since the delegation’s visit to can make great things happen. Jackson re- Washington have been deeply discouraging Tuesday, January 15, 2008 ceived the nickname ‘‘Action’’ Jackson during and do not bode well for Belarus’ democratic Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise his service in Vietnam, and he continues to future. today to honor the University of Wisconsin- live up to that nickname through his work with One of the young people who testified at the Whitewater football team for their courageous the Fund. briefing, 19-year-old Zmitser Fedaruk, spoke and improbable victory in the 35th Amos The Jackson Fund has supported youth eloquently of the dangers that young human Alonzo Stagg Bowl to capture the 2007 Na- rock-climbing programs at the YMCA. It has rights activists face in Belarus. His words were tional Collegiate Athletic Association Division provided new musical instruments to Kuna prophetic, as a few days later, back in III national championship. Middle School, and it has given scholarships Belarus, he was beaten and knocked uncon- With Salem Stadium as the backdrop, to needy students to attend a Boise State Uni- scious by riot policemen, then rushed by am- Whitewater capped off an incredible season versity music camp. Just as John Jackson bulance to the hospital. Just last week, the by beating the undefeated and top-ranked made other people believe in their dreams, the Minsk district prosecutor’s office in Minsk re- Mount Union College Purple Raiders to give Jackson Fund is giving them the assistance fused to open an investigation into Zmitser’s the university its first football national cham- and support to make those dreams a reality. beating. pionship. The Warhawks’ third trip to Salem, Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize A day earlier, my friend Anatoly Lebedka, Va., in as many years proved to be the charm. the achievements and contributions of the one of Belarus’ staunchest defenders of Mount Union had defeated Whitewater in each John William Jackson Fund and am honored democratic rights, who also testified before the of the previous two Stagg Bowl games en to represent the Jackson family in Congress. Commission, was roughed up by Belarusian route to a 37-game winning streak that has Across America, our constituents are donating police as well. It was far from the first time now been snapped thanks to the tremendous their time and energy to make a difference in that this leader of the democratic opposition dedication and determination of all the people’s lives, and I appreciate the opportunity had been beaten up or repressed by the Warhawk players, coaches, staff, and fans. to highlight one family in my state that is doing Lukashenka regime. On January 4, the To add to his already long list of accolades just that. Lukashenka regime banned Anatoly from trav- including 2007 Gagliardi Trophy winner, Na- f elling abroad in what was obviously a politi- tional Player of the Year Justin Beaver was cally-motivated decision. Today, Anatoly is in named the game’s Most Outstanding Player. WISHING JESSE ANN LEWIS A jail serving a 15-day sentence, along with sev- Beaver carried the ball 31 times for 249 yards HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY eral dozen other pro-democracy and small and a touchdown, raising his season rushing business advocates who participated in a Jan- total to 2,455 yards and breaking the previous HON. RON PAUL uary 10 protest against restrictions on activi- Division III record he set two years ago. Bea- OF TEXAS ties of small businesses. Some of the activ- ver’s play was complimented by the strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ists—mostly young people—received injuries performance of the 22 other seniors who took during their arrest. Tatyana Tsishkevch, who the field for the last time at the Stagg Bowl. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 was severely beaten during her arrest and In a phenomenal first season, head coach Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, Jesse Ann presented her bloodstained jacket in court, re- Lance Leipold led Whitewater to a 14–1 Lewis of Bay City, Texas will celebrate her ceived a 20-day sentence. Arsien Pakhomau, record, going undefeated in league play to se- 100th birthday on January 30. A lifetime resi- a freelance photo correspondent for ‘‘Nasha cure the Warhawks’ third straight Wisconsin dent of Bay City, Mrs. Lewis faithfully served Niva’’ weekly—one of the very few remaining Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title. several Bay City families as a domestic serv- independent publications in Belarus—was also

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