6810 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 5 May 15, 2012 the 1990s. He is a graduate of Dundalk High ‘‘Jim transformed Amherst Town Court into the . He also had notable roles in School. most efficient justice court in New York State, the musical Out of This World and Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me leading in the management of the largest in the U.S. on-stage tour of . Mr. today to honor Mr. Joseph Falbo. His genuine caseload and managing the largest such staff Gaynes has also enjoyed a distinguished ca- love for his community and neighbors are an in the state. No one gets a job done better reer on-screen. He is perhaps best known for inspiration to us all, and are deserving of the than Jimmy Loughran.’’ his role in the Police Academy series as Com- utmost gratitude. It is with great pride that I Jim was an innovator. Working closely with mandant , as Henry Warnimont congratulate Mr. Falbo on his exemplary con- Judge Farrell, Jim was on the ground floor in on the NBC television series Punky Brewster, tributions to the Dundalk community. the formation of specialized courts, including and as Arthur Feldman on The Days and f service to veterans and to those in need of Nights of Molly Dodd. Gaynes is also remem- treatment for problem gambling. Jim also bered for his role as Frank Smith on the pop- HONORING JAMES V. LOUGHRAN worked with town justices to form the Amherst ular soap opera , and has ap- UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Drug Court and Therapeutic Foundation, peared in movies such as , TIREMENT where today he serves as President. Jim is in- , and . volved with dozens of professional and civic Gaynes met the love of his life, fellow danc- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS associations and has a particular interest with er and actress Allyn Ann McLerie in 1952 in OF NEW YORK fundraising efforts for the many charities, in- New York where they were both performing on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding the Leukemia Society, the Make-A- Broadway. The couple has been married for 58 years and has two wonderful children, Iya Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Wish Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- tion, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. and Matthew. They have one grandchild, Ni- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jim was faced with a health challenge not cole Falcone Stryjak and are expecting their honor James V. Loughran, a distinguished long ago, and his many friends and family first great-grandchild, Portia, in June 2012. resident of the town of Amherst, Erie County, members are delighted to see that he is work- George and Allyn Ann moved to Santa Bar- New York, upon the occasion of his retire- ing through it. On Thursday, May 17, what is bara in 1989 and the couple immediately be- ment. sure to be a capacity crowd will fill the came involved in the issues important to our Coming from a large family with a longtime Sonoma Grille in the heart of Jim’s beloved community and could always be counted upon dedication to public service, Jim Loughran hometown of Amherst to fete Jim upon the oc- to support those causes they believed in served with honor and distinction as a Rifle- casion of his retirement. deeply. In fact, George has continuously con- man with the Marine Corps. A long time ago, during his Marine service, tributed various ‘‘Letters to the Editor’’ on both After multiple combat tours in Vietnam be- Jim earned the nickname ‘‘Jimmy Good Guy,’’ local and national issues in several local tween 1967 and 1969, Jim made the decision and that is as appropriate an appellation as newspapers. The couple were also founding to dedicate his professional career to his has ever been assigned to a person. Jim members of the State Street Ballet Company country with a career in the military. earned that nickname simply because of his in Santa Barbara. Jim spent his military career principally in willingness to help someone—anyone—who George Gaynes is a man who has devoted areas of administrative management and re- was in need. No one who has had the good his life to the arts and his community. Today cruitment. Time and again Jim was called fortune to encounter Jim Loughran has left I am pleased to recognize him as we cele- upon to manage and administer the safe de- that engagement without knowing that Jim brate his life as a distinguished actor and en- ployment of Marines, often doing so for the would do anything he could to help them. tertainer, a man dedicated to making the Cen- largest active and reserve units within the That is why, Mr. Speaker, I am asking that tral Coast and this Nation a richer, more vi- Corps. On multiple occasions, Jim received all members of the House join with me, and brant place. commendations from his commanders who with Jim’s own friends and family, to wish Jim f knew all too well the type of dedication and Loughran—the one and only ‘‘Jimmy Good IN RECOGNITION OF KATM KAT commitment that Jim showed to his country Guy’’—the very best of good luck and good COUNTRY 103 and to his duties. health in the months and years to come. Jim maintains a close relationship with f former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA Pace, under whom Jim served when both HONORING THE 95TH BIRTHDAY OF OF CALIFORNIA were stationed in Buffalo. On three different MR. GEORGE GAYNES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasions, Jim was fortunate to serve under Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Gen. Pace’s command, and their relationship HON. LOIS CAPPS Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speaks volumes about the type of soldier Jim OF CALIFORNIA recognize KATM Kat Country 103, a country was, and the impact that Jim’s leadership had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES music radio station located in the 18th Con- on his commanding officers. gressional District of California. The station re- Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Jim’s commitment to his brothers and sis- cently won two national awards in the country ters in the military did not end when soldiers Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to music industry. It was honored as the 2011 removed their uniforms. Jim took a serious in- honor Mr. George Gaynes on the occasion of Station of the Year at the Country Music Asso- terest in what soldiers and military personnel his 95th birthday. Mr. Gaynes is a distin- ciation Awards as well as at the 2012 Acad- would have to face after their careers ended, guished member of the Santa Barbara com- emy of Country Music Awards. Both accolades and spent several years in hands-on coun- munity. He is a man who has devoted his life are highly prestigious and speak volumes of seling of veterans transitioning from military to to the arts, a man who has delighted us all Kat Country’s performance. civilian life. with his wonderful talents both on-stage and Debuting on the air on April 4, 1992, Kat In the mid-1990s, Jim faced that same tran- on-screen. Country 103 has been providing country music sition himself. Our region was fortunate to at- George Gaynes was born in 1917 in Hel- to the Valley for over fifteen years. Kat Coun- tract Jim to come back home. And his commu- sinki, . In Europe, he served in the try 103 serves listeners from Sacramento to nity was all the better for that decision. Dutch and British Navies during World War II. Merced and from the Foothills to the Bay After several years of service to one of our Mr. Gaynes served as a translator on battle- Area. Under the slogan ‘‘Continuous Country region’s most highly regarded members of the ships since he spoke, and still speaks, six lan- Favorites and Fun,’’ it provides listeners with Erie County Legislature, Jim put his manage- guages fluently. Mr. Gaynes, blessed with a radio music, host concerts and events for ment skills to work as the Administrator for the wonderful singing voice, started his career in fans, and participates in many charitable Town of Amherst Justice Court. The largest opera companies in Switzerland and London, events as well. Kat Country is owned by Cu- such court in New York State, Jim served sev- and later in the Opera Com- mulus Media and is under the direction of eral town justices in Amherst by administering pany singing basso. Nikki Thomas, Program Manager. the operations of the court with flawless qual- After moving to the United States, Mr. Kat Country 103 received the news of its ity and impeccable honesty and integrity. Am- Gaynes became an accomplished Broadway nomination for the Country Music Associa- herst Town Justice Mark Farrell has said that, actor, best known for his on-stage role in tion’s award through a telephone call from

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