6072 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 7, 2012 After a demanding 1982 election cycle, the One of his greatest honors was receiving the have two children, Michael and Lloydeen, and voters selected Mr. Hunt as their District Attor- Young Educator of the Year Award from the eight grandchildren and six great-grand- ney. As Fresno’s Chief Law Enforcement Offi- Othello High School in 1979, which recognized children. cer, Mr. Hunt hit the ground running, and his tremendous service to the youth of Central Mr. Speaker, along with Congressman JIM worked diligently to take action against those Washington. COSTA, I ask that my colleagues join me in who had violated the law. Not only was he an After retiring from his education career, honoring Mr. Lloyd Roduner for his years of impeccable District Attorney, he was also an Frank continued his service as a volunteer in dedication and service to the Lower San Joa- important partner in ensuring the well-being the Spokane VA. His compassion and concern quin Levee District. and safety of our Valley, and eventually the ultimately earned him a full-time position. His f entire State. coworkers remember him as a man with an When two former Assembly Mem- unwavering commitment to serve those who HONORING ASIAN PACIFIC bers, myself and Mr. Bill Jones, co-authored served us, saying he’s had a true impact on AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH legislation for our State’s ‘‘Three Strikes and every employee in the hospital. You’re Out,’’ which eventually was placed on While we mourn the loss of this dedicated HON. JIM McDERMOTT the ballot as an initiative by the people of Cali- servant and everyday hero, it is with great joy OF WASHINGTON fornia, Mr. Hunt was one of its staunchest that we remember his life of commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supporters. California’s ‘‘Three Strikes’’ law others. We are honored to have had such a Monday, May 7, 2012 sought to increase sentences for repeat of- tremendous man as a part of our community, Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud and ask that his passing serve as a reminder fenders in order to significantly decrease to represent the most diverse Congressional to us all that we are meant to live for one an- crime. Mr. Hunt recognized the value of the District in Washington State—more than other, and a life built around dedication to oth- proposition and worked hard to earn the sup- 100,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Island- ers is a life truly lived. May he live on in the port of the California District Attorneys Asso- ers live in the 7th Congressional District. Four- heart of service everywhere. ciation. teen percent of my constituents are of Asian An exceptional and savvy prosecutor, Mr. f American and Pacific Islander descent. Their Hunt was truly a valuable asset for the people contributions throughout Washington State of Central California. During his tenure, he IN RECOGNITION OF MR. LLOYD and across our country have been integral to helped reduce crime rates, and established RODUNER our Nation’s success. specialty prosecution teams, including the During this commemorative month, we also Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA should remind ourselves of past treatment of (MAGEC), a nationally recognized gang unit. OF CALIFORNIA these groups, which has been marred by dis- He will be sorely missed by friends and fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crimination and bigotry. This year marks the ily. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his Monday, May 7, 2012 70th year since the signing of Executive Order daughter Tami; and stepson Steve Sirman. Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, together with 9066, which authorized the Japanese Amer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ican internment during World War II, and the in honoring the life and service of Mr. Edward Congressman JIM COSTA, I rise today to rec- ognize Mr. Lloyd Roduner on the event of his 130th year since the passage of the Chinese Woodrow Hunt. His service to our Valley will Exclusion Act of 1882. ensure that his legacy lives on for years to retirement as Chairman and Division Five Di- rector for the Lower San Joaquin Levee Dis- Only by learning and remembering our his- come. tory can we hope to avoid repeating its difficult f trict. Lloyd was born in Merced in 1932 and grew lessons. I applaud the efforts of organizations HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK up on his family’s farm. He graduated from dedicated to telling the history of Asian Ameri- MOTTA, A DEDICATED SAMARI- Merced High School where he served as the cans and Pacific Islanders. Seattle’s Wing TAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT student body president. Lloyd then went on to Luke Asian Museum, the Seattle Asian Art attend Cal Poly on a scholastic scholarship. Museum, the Filipino American National His- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS After college, Lloyd served in the Army from torical Society, and the Japanese American 1952–1954. He was stationed in Legacy Project are among those committed to OF WASHINGTON preserving and narrating the stories of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and served as a food inspector. When he left the Army, he went back to work at his family’s Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who Monday, May 7, 2012 ranch. helped to shape our common history. I have been privileged to introduce numer- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, Lloyd, along with his brother Richard, runs it is with great sorrow that I rise today to honor the family business, W.P. Roduner Cattle & ous measures to honor the legacies of Asian the life Frank Motta, a Good Samaritan who Farming Company. He was also a member of Americans in my district including legislation to paid the ultimate price for helping his commu- the California Beef Council and the California designate a federal courthouse in Seattle, the nity. Frank—known in Eastern Washington as Cattlemen’s Association. In addition, he was William Kenzo Nakamura United States Court- a man who would stand up for what was right the charter president of the El Nido Lion’s house. Mr. Nakamura, a member of the sto- no matter the cost—passed away in March Club in 1964. ried 442nd Regimental Combat Team, post- after being assaulted while trying to break up Lloyd faithfully served the Lower San Joa- humously received the Medal of Honor in rec- an underage drinking party. His legacy of ut- quin Levee District since October 1985. ognition of his extraordinary bravery during most care and concern for others will be re- Through his wisdom, vision and leadership he World War II. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders long membered and sorely missed by the commu- earned the respect of local, State and Federal have made and continue to make very mean- nity. officials and entities in support of the District. ingful contributions to our country and to our Frank, a Vietnam veteran, served in the In doing this he was able to lead and guide society. This month, we honor them. United States Air Force from 1964–1968, re- other directors, staff and personnel in oper- ceiving an Honorable Discharge as well as 2 ating and maintaining the District in the most f Presidential Unit Citations, 2 Outstanding Unit efficient and economical way possible. He al- MEGA PHARMACY BENEFIT MAN- Awards, and 2 Vietnamese Crosses for Gal- ways kept in mind the benefits of the District AGER (PBM)—MERGER OF EX- lantry. He continued his service to the country for its landowners. PRESS SCRIPTS AND MEDCO by taking a prominent role in Central Wash- Lloyd has a passion for horses and roping ington youth education, working for over 30 which he learned from his father. He was an HON. MIKE ROSS years as an English teacher, football coach, accomplished showman of horses since he OF ARKANSAS principal, and assistant superintendant. He re- was fifteen and just retired from this five years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived degrees and certifications in education ago. Many generations of his family are ropers from California State University at Fullerton, and as soon as his grandchildren were old Monday, May 7, 2012 Azusa Pacific University, Washington State enough, he taught them. Lloyd has been mar- Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I feel University, and Central Washington University. ried to his wife, Patricia, since 1955. They compelled to make a statement because I’m

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He en- Under his leadership, Chapman University vestigation into the merger of Express Scripts listed in the United States Army which eventu- has attracted exceptional faculty and students, and Medco, two of the three largest PBMs. ally took him to the Philippines where he including international and national award win- PBMs are primarily responsible for imple- worked with different entertainment groups ners, noted scholars, best-selling authors, menting and administering benefit plans that that came to lift troop morale. After the war, highly respected researchers and world-re- are care-effective and lower prescription drug Richard studied theatre in Florida and Chicago nowned performers. spending. Now, approximately 135 million on the G.I. Bill. Then, at Northwestern Univer- Dr. Doti is an accomplished and active Americans will be forced to rely on this new sity, he taught and turned professional. For scholar, having published numerous articles, mega PBM to manage their prescription drug the rest of his life he remained a professional co-authoring two textbooks and serving as co- benefits. This merger also creates the nation’s performance man: music, theater, recitals, editor of a collection of readings in private en- largest mail-order pharmacy, accounting for opera, musical comedy, and eventually direct- terprise. close to 60 percent of all mail-order prescrip- ing and producing. He directed the Chicago Among his many accolades, Dr. Doti has re- tions processed in the U.S. premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s opera ‘‘Trou- ceived the George Washington Honor Medal PBMs claim to reduce prescription drug ble in Tahiti’’ to wonderful reviews. from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley costs; in fact, they are contributing to the in- He came to Carmel in 1975 to take on the Forge and has been inducted into the Horatio crease in healthcare spending. They create ar- directorship of the Sunset Center, a post he Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. tificial barriers that limit patient choice and held until his retirement in 1990. He helped re- In addition, Dr. Doti has played a critical role competition through referring patients to their vive the Center, which had been struggling in establishing the School of Law and the own mail-order operations. PBMs also switch ever since the city of Carmel had converted Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at patients to more expensive medications allow- the old school into a performing arts and cul- Chapman, both of which have achieved na- ing these companies to collect rebates from tural center. Richard saw his signal accom- tional distinction in their fields. drug makers. Employers and health plans end plishments there as presenting a performance I congratulate President Doti on his exem- up paying more for these expensive drugs. pattern of dance companies, stimulating and plary service to higher education and wish him Since 2000, the number of large PBMs has interesting professional theater, opera, and continued success. declined and the concentration among the people of note, a film series chosen by the au- f ‘‘Big Three’’ PBMs has increased. The merger dience, and a series of varied and interesting of Express Scripts and Medco reduces the op- entertainers. He continued beyond retirement HONORING GEORGE WASHINGTON tions for large plans from three to two. This to advise local officials who sought his insights UNIVERSITY STUDENT ACTIV- new mega PBM will control over 40 percent of about the unique artistic heritage of that city. ISTS DURING THE ‘‘LAST COL- the national prescription drug volume. He served on numerous civic boards and ONY MARCH AND RALLY FOR Mr. Speaker, given the possible concentra- committees, including the Monterey Film Com- D.C. DEMOCRACY’’ tion of market share by the mega PBM, I urge mission, Arts Habitat, and the State Theatre my fellow colleagues to demand transparency Preservation Group. HON. and accountability in this industry. His partner of thirty-eight years is Con- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA f stantine ‘‘Dino’’ Cocalis, with whom he shared IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a home and traveled extensively, particularly Monday, May 7, 2012 IN HONOR OF RICHARD TYLER- to the Greek isles. Richard had one son, Craig TIGERMAN Ellis Tigerman, of Rock Island, IL. Grand- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, in a week children include Christopher Lee Gibrich of spent commemorating the 150th anniversary HON. Grand Prairie, TX, Bethany Judith Kump of of the District of Columbia Compensated OF CALIFORNIA Rock Island, Chelli Marie Esser of Apple Val- Emancipation Act, which was signed into law IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ley, MN, Justin Thomas Wilson Tigerman of on April 16, 1862, freeing the first slaves in the United States. District residents were Monday, May 7, 2012 Chicago and Rock Island, and a step-grand- child, Richard Michael Albertson of again reminded of the denial of freedom and Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Carbondale and Moline, IL. Great-grand- democracy that exist at home. On Thursday, honor the life and achievements of Richard children include Andrew James Doyle and April 19, 2012, leaders of the D.C. Statehood Tyler-Tigerman, who recently passed away at Owen Benjamin Kump of Rock Island, and So- Student Association and George Washington the age of 89. Richard was a remarkable man, phia Marylyn Esser of Apple Valley. Two more University students marched from The George beloved by all who had the great fortune to great-grandchildren are on the way later this Washington University campus to the Capitol know him. Our nation is a more cultured place year. as part of the ‘‘Last Colony March and Rally for his lifetime of efforts. Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole for D.C. Democracy.’’ Six of them engaged in Richard became best known in my home- House in extending our condolences to his acts of civil disobedience and were arrested. town of Carmel, California, as the Director of loved ones and friends for their loss, and in Along the three-mile route from Kogan the Sunset Cultural Center. In that role he honoring Richard’s contribution to our lives. Plaza to Upper Senate Park, others joined the helped develop the Sunset Center—at one The world is a better place because of Rich- young activists, calling for action on important time the elementary school that I attended as ard Tyler-Tigerman’s presence. matters of D.C. democracy, ranging from a boy—into a world renowned performing arts f budget autonomy to full congressional rep- center. And while he was expanding the na- resentation. The six activists, Brian Crawford, tional and international cultural impact of the DR. JAMES L. DOTI Corante Henderson, Moo Ho Bae II, Markus Sunset Center, he never lost sight of his Batchelor, Matt Laurinavicus, and Patrick Ken- neighbors and made sure that he and the HON. nedy, went into the street at Constitution Ave- Sunset Center were still a local community re- OF CALIFORNIA nue and First Street, where they sat down and source. Richard was a true cultural icon in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blocked traffic, and were arrested for their act Carmel, always welcoming, convivial, and en- of civil disobedience. gaging. Monday, May 7, 2012 Their courage shows that the civil disobe- Richard Tyler-Tigerman was born Sep- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. dience that began here one year ago will con- tember 28, 1922, in Chicago, the ninth son of Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplish- tinue until Congress grants D.C. full democ- Hungarian immigrants. Apart from a two year ments and contributions of a visionary in high- racy. On April 11, 2011, the D.C. Mayor and stay in New York, where Richard participated er education, Dr. James L. Doti, on the start six members of the D.C. Council were among in a WPA-sponsored children’s theatre project, of his third decade as President of Chapman 41 people who were arrested on Capitol Hill in Richard grew up in Chicago. His mother University. a large display of civil disobedience. They pro- Minna, a classically trained singer herself, en- Dr. Doti has devoted his academic career to tested the action of Congress and the admin- couraged him and he got his break on stage Chapman University and has transformed it istration in trading away the District’s right to

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