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Congressional Record—Senate S13334 S13334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 18, 2005 By providing this desperately needed TRIBUTE TO MR. BEN this Nation. Nearly 2,100 Americans help, we save lies, strengthen alliances, WORTHINGTON have died in Iraq, and more than 15,000 and promote peace and stability. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I others have been injured. It is impor- I have often talked about humani- rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated tant that we honor their sacrifices and tarian aid as a currency for peace. The steward of our national forests, Mr. the sacrifices of those who came before Foreign Operations appropriations bill Ben Worthington. Last month, Ben re- them. I would like to take a few mo- wisely sets aside targeted funding for tired from the National Forest Service ments to talk about the four legendary global health programs to advance that after 32 years of service. For the last 10 marines commemorated on the new cause. of these years, my home State of Ken- stamps. A1ong with tackling the Global HIV/ tucky was fortunate to have him serve LTG John A. Lejeune is probably the Aids crisis, the Foreign Operations ap- as forest supervisor of the Daniel best known of this fabled four. Re- propriations bill supports the Child Boone National Forest. garded as ‘‘the greatest of all leather- Survival and Health Programs Fund. Ben began his forestry career at necks,’’ Lieutenant General Lejeune These funds help reduce child mor- Washington State University, where he made history in World War I as the tality and morbidity, and combat earned a degree in forest management. first marine to lead what was predomi- other, serious public health problems. After graduating, he joined the Peace nantly an Army division. He was One of the most important public Corps and was relocated to Costa Rica awarded the Distinguished Service health crises this bill addresses is the for 2 years. Upon his return, he worked Medal from both the Army and the lack of clean, drinkable water in many for the Forest Service in his home Navy, as well as the French Legion of regions of the world. State of Oregon and eventually in Honor and the Croix de Guerre with Every 15 seconds a child dies because Washington State and California. Be- Palm for his service during World War of a disease contracted from unclean fore moving to Kentucky, he was the I. He is best known, however, for his water. Fully, 90 percent of infant deputy forest supervisor at Bridger foresight and determination to enhance deaths can be attributed to this one, Teton National Forest in Wyoming. the Marine Corps by introducing spe- basic cause. As forest supervisor of the Daniel cialized amphibious assault capabili- 1n total, water-related disease kills Boone National Forest, Ben oversaw ties into Marine Corps training. Ma- 14,000 people a day. That is over 5 mil- the day-to-day operation and preserva- rines today annually read his 1921 lion people a year, not counting the tion of Kentucky’s only national for- Birthday Message Order that summa- millions who are debilitated and pre- est. The Daniel Boone National Forest rizes the history, mission, and tradi- vented from leading healthy lives. covers over 700,000 acres of land from tions of the Marine Corps. Cholera, typhoid, dysentery, dengue LTG Lewis B. ‘‘Chesty’’ Puller rose fever, trachoma, intestinal helminth the northeastern part of the Common- wealth of Kentucky all the way to the through the ranks from private to be- infection, and schistosomiasis can all come one of the Marine Corps’ most be prevented by simply providing Tennessee State line, and also includes some noncontiguous counties in east- celebrated leathernecks. His distin- clean, drinkable water and proper sani- guished service and leadership during tation. ern Kentucky. This Kentucky treasure has something for every outdoor enthu- critical battles in the ‘‘ Banana Wars,’’ Funding for the Safe Water: Currency World War II, and the Korean War for Peace Act, which I cosponsored ear- siast. With over 600 miles of trails, it can be hiked, biked, and explored on earned him five Navy Crosses and made lier this year, will go a long way to him one of the most decorated marines providing this simple, but profound ne- horseback. Visitors may also fish, hunt, and camp in the forest, making it ever. He led marines in two of the cessity. Corps’ most daring assaults: at Guadal- In addition to providing Foreign Op- a popular weekend getaway or vacation canal in World War II; and at Inchon in erations needed and targeted humani- destination. the Korean Conflict. He died in 1971 and tarian aid, the Foreign Operations ap- I had the privilege to team up with is still revered in the Corps today for propriations bill advances the critical Ben by securing funds over the years to his courage in combat and his ability work of stopping the spread of WMD. help with the marijuana eradication to inspire confidence and loyalty and We are working closely with our operations on or near the national for- for the attention and respect he showed friends and allies to secure stockpiles est land. Ben and his staff have worked to those under his command. of WMD-related materials and tech- in lockstep with the local sheriff’s de- SGM Daniel J. Daly is one of only nology and to make sure our allies partments, the Kentucky State Police, two marines to be awarded two Medals have the ability to protect these sen- and the Kentucky National Guard to of Honor for separate acts of heroism. sitive materials. identify and destroy marijuana plants. According to the ‘‘Historical Dic- The Foreign Operations appropria- They have done a terrific job, and I tionary of the United States Marine tions bill provides over $410 million to- know that Ben’s success will be carried Corps’’, his ‘‘record as a fighting man ward our nonproliferation, anti- on by his successor. remains unequalled in the annals of terrorism, and demining efforts. After working for 32 years in the For- One of the gravest threats we face is est Service, Ben plans to remain in Marine Corps history’’ nearly 70 years the threat of WMD falling into our en- Kentucky. His wife is active in their after his death. In 1900, Sergeant Major emy’s hands. local community of Winchester, his Daly was sent to China, where he We cannot, we must not, let this hap- mother now calls Kentucky home, and earned his first Medal of Honor during pen. his two children attend Western Ken- the Boxer Rebellion. In 1915, he was Ultimately, the goal of each and tucky University. Ben’s work ethic, sent to Haiti, where he earned his sec- every one of our foreign operations pro- dedication, and love of the land will be ond Medal of Honor fighting off nearly grams must be to promote America’s greatly missed, but it is time for him 400 bandits. He saw combat as a gun- security and America’s values. And as to start a new chapter, and I wish Ben nery sergeant in France during World the last century taught us, our secu- the best in his retirement. War I and was awarded the Distin- rity and our values must go hand in f guished Service Cross and the French hand. Government’s Croix de Guerre with Whether for humanitarian, diplo- HONORING SGT. JOHN BASILONE, Palm. He retired in 1929 and died in matic or security purposes, effective ‘‘A PLAIN SOLDIER’’ AND THREE 1937, and remains a legend to all ma- foreign assistance advances our vital OTHER MARINE LEGENDS rines. interests and protects the homeland. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, last The fourth of the legendary marines The United States remains com- week, on the 230th anniversary of the honored on the new postage stamps is mitted to eliminating poverty, expand- U.S. Marine corps, the U.S. Postal the only one the four killed in combat. ing prosperity, and strengthening do- Service unveiled a long-awaited set of One writer described him as a ‘‘big, mestic institutions abroad. postage stamps honoring four of the handsome Marine with jug ears and a And by doing so, we advance our se- corps’ greatest heroes. smile like a neon sign.’’ GEN Douglas curity and prosperity right here at Today, a new generation of Ameri- MacArthur called him ‘‘a one-man home. cans are risking their lives to serve Army.’’ VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S18NO5.REC S18NO5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 18, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13335 Marine GySgt John Basilone was 1 of cific Campaign Medal, World War II much a patriot, very much a military 10 children of an Italian-born tailor, Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Cita- man. He was a person who wanted to do Salvatore Basilone, and his wife Dora. tion with Star, and Presidential Unit what he could for his country.’’ He was born in Buffalo, NY and raised Citation with Bar. We must remember Private First in Raritan, NJ. After the war, John Basilone was re- Class Yancey’s family, in both Georgia He enlisted in the Army when he was buried at Arlington National Ceme- and Iowa, and stand with them during 18 and served in the Philippines, where tery. In 1949, the USS Basilone, a de- this time of loss and grief. The he picked up the nickname ‘‘Manila stroyer, was commissioned in his thoughts and prayers of countless John.’’ He fought as a light heavy- honor.
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