April 13, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E457 At 91 years young, Evelyn remains active in ed mayor and has skillfully led Pasadena with ange and Maplewood and the Linden Public the university, serving as Chairwoman of the distinction for over two decades. Schools for receiving recognition as one of the Board of Advisors. Ms. Keiser is still the first Born in 1938, William Joseph ‘‘Bill’’ Bogaard Best Communities for Music Education to arrive at the main campus in Fort Lauder- was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. He (BCME) from the National Association of dale each morning. majored in English at Loyola University, now Music Merchants (NAMM). This association In honor of her dedication and service to Loyola Marymount University in California, and only recognized 388 school districts around South Florida, I am pleased to recognize Eve- after serving as a Captain in the United States the nation this year and I am very proud of lyn Keiser’s legacy of achievement and I wish Air Force, he graduated from Michigan Law each district’s achievement. her continued success. School. In 1961, Mr. Bogaard married Claire The National Association of Music Mer- f Whalen of San Francisco, and after residing in chants (NAMM) gives its distinction for out- Morocco, Michigan and Los Angeles for nearly standing efforts by teachers, administrators, SUREFIRE a decade, they moved with their family in the parents, students, and community leaders to early 1970’s to Pasadena, fully immersing emphasize the importance and accessibility HON. ED PERLMUTTER themselves in the community, joining their that every child have to music education. The neighborhood association and the local Parent OF COLORADO BCME program evaluates districts and schools Teacher Association. In 1978, Bill ran for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on funding, staffing of highly qualified Pasadena City Council where he served for teachers, commitment to standards, and ac- Monday, April 13, 2015 eight years, including a rotation into the may- cess to music instruction. oral position for two years. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Music education helps develop educational, Mayor Bogaard’s many accomplishments in- recognize and applaud Surefire for their lead- cognitive, and social skills. Listening to music ership and commitment to utilizing new and clude guiding the city through a major reces- sion, overseeing the establishment of new arts strengthens the ability to perceive speech advanced technologies. within noise, pay attention, and develop mem- Surefire relocated and expanded its manu- institutions, investment in new housing, and major capital improvement projects at the ory abilities. Music exposure reveals different facturing and headquarter operations to a Rose Bowl, Pasadena City Hall and the Colo- aspects of brain function and addresses lan- 20,840 square-foot facility. New to Jefferson rado Street Bridge, and the construction of a guage and learning difficulties, such as the County in Westminster, the move brought 39 new convention center. Mr. Bogaard was in- neural timing precision between speech sylla- high-paying jobs to the county over the next strumental in leading the Gold Line light rail bles. five years. New capital investment from the re- transit project, the preservation of Old Pasa- The School District of South Orange and location is expected to be $3.9 million. dena into a national role model for redevelop- Maplewood and the Linden Public Schools Surefire’s expansion consisted of relocating ment and walkable live/work urban planning, have done an excellent job in promoting music from the Adams county portion of Westminster making crucial investments in city personnel education and in successfully exceeding any to the Jefferson county portion of Westminster and police and fire resources, and establishing challenges and barriers that may have ap- in 2014. This expansion was also a consolida- partnerships with Pasadena’s schools, busi- peared along their pathway. I hope they con- tion of operations. This took place by relo- nesses, and arts organizations. In addition, Bill tinue empowering the community with their cating the manufacturing operations from Flor- represented the city in many organizations, in- leadership and enthusiasm in music edu- ida to the new Jefferson county facility. cluding the California League of Cities, where cation. I extend my deepest congratulations to he served as President. With an impressive f Surefire for their well-deserved Innovative record of past community service, Mayor Technology Award and their continued con- Bogaard is currently a member of the Gold OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL tribution to Jefferson County. Line Foothill Construction Authority and the DEBT f Urban Land Institute, is Chair of the Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative, and serves on the HON. MIKE COFFMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION President’s Advisory Council for California OF COLORADO State University Los Angeles and the Leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN C. CARNEY, JR. ship Advisory Council of the Pasadena Edu- Monday, April 13, 2015 OF DELAWARE cational Foundation. Mr. Bogaard has received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the City of Pasadena’s highest honor, the Ar- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January thur Noble Award, the University of Michigan’s 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Monday, April 13, 2015 David B. Hermelin Volunteer Fundraising fice, the national debt was Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify Leadership Award, and Loyola Marymount $10,626,877,048,913.08. my position on rollcall votes cast on March 16, University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Today, it is $18,152,064,358,207.58. We’ve 2015. In his professional career, Mr. Bogaard was added $7,525,187,309,294.50 to our debt in 6 On Rollcall Vote Number 113, on consider- in private law practice, served as Executive years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- ation of H.R. 647 I did not vote. It was my in- Vice President of First Interstate Bancorp and tion, our economy, and our children could tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ taught law at USC Law School and the Uni- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- On Rollcall Vote Number 114, on consider- versity of Michigan. Married for fifty-four years, ment. ation of H.R. 648 I did not vote. It was my in- Bill and his wife Claire have four children, f tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ Michele, Jeannine, Joseph, and Matthew, and On Rollcall Vote Number 115, on consider- seven grandchildren. SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTER ation of H.R. 876 I did not vote. It was my in- Mayor Bill Bogaard has been an invaluable tention to vote ‘‘yea.’’ asset to the City of Pasadena and its resi- HON. ED PERLMUTTER dents. I ask all Members to join me in thank- f OF COLORADO ing Bill Bogaard for over two decades of dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. BOGAARD cated public service. f Monday, April 13, 2015 HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF RECOGNIZING THE SCHOOL DIS- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to OF CALIFORNIA TRICT OF SOUTH ORANGE AND recognize and applaud Seniors’ Resource IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAPLEWOOD & THE LINDEN Center for being honored with the 2014 Excel- lence in Not-for-Profit Leadership award. Monday, April 13, 2015 PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUSIC EDU- CATION AWARD According to LeadingAge, an organization Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to focused on education, advocacy, and applied honor William J. Bogaard, who is retiring from research in the field of aging, who awarded his position as Mayor of the City of Pasadena, HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. Seniors’ Resource Center, the award recog- OF NEW JERSEY California. Well-known and well-respected on nizes organizations that are models of excel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a local, state and national level as an out- lence in not-for-profit leadership and exemplify standing leader and a man of great civility, im- Monday, April 13, 2015 to the highest degree the seven key attributes peccable character and immense integrity, Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that characterize high-performing nonprofits Mayor Bogaard is the city’s first directly elect- congratulate the School District of South Or- and distinguish the sector from any other. The

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The Seniors’ Resource Center, located in Foster. I ask that my colleagues join me in ex- Proclaimed, this 17th day of April, 2015. Jefferson County, Colorado, is an important pressing our deepest condolences to the Fos- f community partner that provides services to ter family, and to celebrate the exemplary 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE enhance independence, dignity and quality of work she did to enrich the communities of ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORK- life for senior citizens in our community. Sen- Western New York. SHOP iors’ Resource Center ensures all of their cus- f tomers receive outstanding care in the adult day and respite program. PAYING TRIBUTE TO VFW POST HON. JASON SMITH I extend my deepest congratulations to the 101 IN DOWNTOWN COLORADO OF MISSOURI Seniors’ Resource Center for this well-de- SPRINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served recognition. Thank you for everything Monday, April 13, 2015 you do in our community. HON. DOUG LAMBORN Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise f OF COLORADO today to honor the 45th anniversary of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop in Rolla, Mis- OF VERA MEDLY FOSTER Monday, April 13, 2015 souri. It is a place that empowers individuals Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to use their skills working in a sheltered envi- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS pay tribute to VFW Post 101 in downtown Col- ronment with caring staff. Since its establish- orado Springs on the occasion of their 95th ment in 1970, the workshop has provided OF NEW YORK quality employment for individuals with disabil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anniversary. As the oldest and friendliest post in the city, ities of all kinds. Monday, April 13, 2015 Beginning in January 1969, the mother of a Post 101 has positively impacted the lives of disabled son saw a need for a sheltered work Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tens of thousands of local veterans and their environment for those who were too old for a honor the life and legacy of Vera Medley Fos- families. State Training School. Together, the mother ter, who passed away on February 25, 2015 The post helps welcome home troops, at- and two women who were involved with the at the age of 90. A selfless servant to the un- tends memorial services, hosts retirement and Jaycettes, developed the idea for a sheltered derprivileged youth in Western New York, Mrs. promotion parties, provides scholarships to workshop in Rolla. With the help and support Foster was a prominent member of the com- local students, advocates for our veterans, of the entire community, the Rolla Area Shel- munity. promotes patriotism, and supports family tered Workshop opened its doors a little over Vera Medley Foster was born on November members during difficult deployments. 3, 1924 in Helena, Arkansas. During her early Please join me in wishing VFW Post 101 a a year later. Today, the workshop has 75 dis- life she lived on expansive land with her fam- happy anniversary and thanking them for the abled employees who have found an environ- ily, where she was brought up learning whole- tremendously important services they provide ment where they can work productively and some values from her family and schooling. to our military community. independently. Alongside a supportive staff of eight, the employees work on printed material, She went on to marry her high school sweet- f heart, the late Bernard Austin and moved to collating, sorting the different kinds, packing St. Louis in the 1940’s to open her own ice TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD L. and labeling bags, among other projects. cream parlor and sandwich shop. KEYTON For the many years of service and commit- After Ms. Foster’s endeavors, she found ment to helping others, it is my pleasure to herself settling in Buffalo where she met her HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. recognize the Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop before the United States House of life partner Mr. Clinton Modis Foster. Together OF GEORGIA Representatives. they had three children whom she devoted her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life and love to. While raising her children she f Monday, April 13, 2015 returned to her entrepreneurial roots and LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER opened a beauty salon in her home. Her salon Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I became a staple of the community and the in- submit the following Proclamation. fluence of her kind heart began to touch more Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton is cele- HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO people. As her children grew older she be- brating thirty-four (34) years in ministry this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came more involved in the community with the year and has provided stellar leadership to his Parent Teachers Association of Buffalo Public church on an international level; and Monday, April 13, 2015 School #23; the Delavan-Moselle Community Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton, under Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Center and the Wider Horizons Tutoring and the guidance of God has pioneered and sus- recognize and applaud Lutheran Medical Cen- Enrichment Program. tained the Church of Christ at Bouldercrest as ter for their community leadership and eco- Ms. Foster’s influence did not stop there; Senior Evangelist, he has enhanced the nomic contribution to Jefferson County. later she became involved with the City of Buf- church as an instrument in our community that What began in 1905 as the Evangelical Lu- falo’s leadership and served on mayoral cabi- uplifts the spiritual, physical and mental wel- theran Sanitarium for patients suffering from nets. She served as an advocate for the youth fare of our citizens; and tuberculosis continues today as one of the of the City and set up many for success Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious busiest and most respected hospitals in the through the Mayors Summer Youth program. man of God has given hope to the hopeless, nation. Exempla Lutheran provides a wide Ms. Foster served on the Dr. Martin Luther fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to range of medical services as well as commu- King Jr. Park Steering Committee, as well as those in need; and nity programs. on the board of directors for the Masten Boys Whereas, Minister Edward L. Keyton is a Lutheran started as the first senior emer- and Girls club for 32 years. Her passion for spiritual warrior, a man of compassion, a fear- gence room in the region and in Colorado, but business never faded, as time went on Ms. less leader and a servant to all, but most of later built a larger and more spacious Senior Foster founded and served as president of the all a visionary who has shared not only with ER to meet and increased need for special- North Fillmore Business Association. his church, but with our district and the world ized services for elderly patients. The new Ms. Foster was beloved by the community his passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Senior ER opened with 14 specially-designed, she served. She has been honored by over Christ; and private patient rooms and a 40 percent in- one hundred proclamations and awards from Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the crease in space. the City of Buffalo and organizations. Ms. Fos- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this I extend my deepest congratulations to Lu- ter also has been honored with a day in her day to honor and recognize Minister Edward theran Medical Center for their well-deserved name, August 3, 2013 was proclaimed as L. Keyton as he celebrates thirty-four years in Business Recognition Award.

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