July 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1439 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN HONOR OF THE CAREER OF MI- Shirley was born on February 27, 1953 in Physical Education. His passion for education CHAEL J. CARROLL FROM CHES- Western Kentucky as the eldest of four chil- and history led him to participate in a local TER COUNTY, PA dren. She remains, to this day, a deeply reli- State University Education Department pro- gious woman, devoted to her family and gram that prepared students for a career HON. JIM GERLACH friends. After attaining her certificate in Busi- teaching U.S. History. This program was high- OF PENNSYLVANIA ness Administration from the University of Illi- ly successful, and David would watch many of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nois Business and Clerical Training School, his former students go on to have distin- Friday, July 29, 2011 Shirley stayed on to work for the University for guished careers in teaching and coaching. almost 8 years. She then relocated to Hous- In addition to his teaching accomplishments, Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ton, Texas to work for Dresser Industries, David had a very successful coaching career. congratulate Michael J. Carroll, Chester Coun- where she primarily worked in the accounting He coached football, boys gymnastics and ty, Pennsylvania, on his retirement after his department. girls volleyball. In doing so, he reached many outstanding service and career in law enforce- Unfortunately, in 1988, Shirley suffered tre- significant milestones. At Hamilton High ment, most recently as Chief of Police of West mendous injuries after being hit by a car. To School in Los Angeles, he holds the record for Goshen Township. recover from her injuries, Shirley came to live most wins in school history for the football Chief Carroll served in the United States Air in Atlanta, Georgia, where she began her ca- team and the boys gymnastics team, while at Force from 1961 to 1965, participating in the reer in public service. Shirley first worked for Birmingham High School he holds the record USAF Honor Guard in the funeral of President former Senator Sam Nunn for 8 years until his for most wins in school history for girls John F. Kennedy. After leaving the military, he retirement, and for his successor, Senator volleyball. He also served as a founding mem- served in the Tredyffrin Police Department, the Max Cleland for 5 years. ber of the Los Angeles Volleyball Coaches As- Chester County Detective Bureau, and the I will remain forever grateful that Shirley sociation and the Los Angeles Football Coach- West Whiteland Police Department before be- then chose to help me serve my own constitu- es Association, and the President of the Los coming Chief of the West Whiteland Police ents. As a Constituent Services Representa- Angeles Coaches Association. Department in October 1988. tive and my Senior Social Security and Medi- As a former teacher myself, I want to join Chief Carroll has served as staff instructor care Advisor, she worked tirelessly with those my cousin Lynne, who has been David’s wife with the Delaware County Police Academy, citizens most in need of my support. As my for 36 years, their two daughters Stephanie has been a guest lecturer at institutions such district expanded, she began serving as my and Carolyn, and their son-in-law, Scott in as West Chester University and the United Office Manger as well as providing administra- congratulating him on such a successful ca- States Naval Academy, and is a graduate of tive support. I am especially thankful for her reer. Teachers hold a special place in our so- the FBI Academy. In addition to serving on the work in organizing several of my annual dis- ciety, and David Lertzman has proven to be at Criminal Justice Advisory Committee of Wil- trict events, including our annual Health Fair the top of his profession. I wish him all the mington University and Alvernia University, and Jobs Fair. Her experience in working with best in his future endeavors. Chief Carroll is Past President of the Chester state, federal, and private officials has had an f County Police Chiefs Association, Past Presi- incredible impact on the success of these HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- dent of the Police Chiefs Association of South- events. This same experience was crucial eastern Pennsylvania, Past President of the RIFICE OF CW3 GEORGE AN- when my district was redistricted in 2005. She DREWS (‘‘ANDY’’) HOWES Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, has been with me for the past nine years, and Past President of the International Chiefs through the historic changes in Medicare and of Police Association, and he has benefittingly our healthcare delivery system, and in that HON. JOE DONNELLY been inducted into the International Police As- time has helped countless residents access OF INDIANA sociation Hall of Fame. benefits that are so vital to their well being. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, in light of his years of exem- I am extremely proud and thankful for all her Friday, July 29, 2011 plary service to his community and litany of hard work. It is with great sadness that I, sterling accomplishments too long to record, I Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, along with the rest of my staff, wish her a fond ask that my colleagues join me today in recog- today I rise to solemnly honor Chief Warrant farewell as she retires from my office. Shirley, nizing Chief Michael J. Carroll for his invalu- Officer 3 (CW3) George Andrews (‘‘Andy’’) please accept my prayers and best wishes for able contributions to the quality of life of the Howes for his dedication and service to the your future. I thank you from the bottom of my citizens of West Goshen Township, Chester United States of America. CW3 Howes was heart for your support and dedication thorough County, Pennsylvania and our entire nation. listed as missing in action on January 10, our many years together. 1970 when the helicopter he was co-piloting f May God bless you. disappeared in Vietnam. He was just 19 years HONORING MS. SHIRLEY THOMAS f old. UPON HER RETIREMENT The remains of CW3 Howes were returned A TRIBUTE TO DAVID in 1988; however, they were not identified until HON. DAVID SCOTT LERTZMAN’S TEACHING CAREER 2010 through an advance in DNA technology. OF GEORGIA Nearly 41 years after his disappearance, CW3 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Howes’ surviving family was notified that Andy OF NEW YORK was found at last. He could finally receive the Friday, July 29, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor and recognition he earned for his serv- Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, ice and for his ultimate sacrifice. Friday, July 29, 2011 I am honored to rise today to recognize a Andy Howes was born in Little Rock, Arkan- hardworking, dedicated member of my staff, Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ac- sas in 1950 and his family moved to Knox, In- Ms. Shirley Thomas as she prepares to retire knowledge the career accomplishments of my diana in 1956. He graduated from Knox High from a long and distinguished career of public cousin, David Lertzman, who retired this year School in 1968 and enlisted in the U.S. Army service. Shirley has committed herself to this after 41 years as a teacher and coach in the that September. He received his wings in Au- great institution for over 20 years, serving the Los Angeles Unified School District. A native gust 1969 and was then deployed to Vietnam. U.S. Senate for 13 years and the U.S. House of California, David began his career in 1970 CW3 Howes flew helicopter gunships while of Representatives for 9 years. She has been and would go on to teach and coach at nu- assigned to the 71st Aviation Company, 16th an essential part of my own staff since almost merous high schools in Los Angeles. Aviation Group and America Division. He flew my first day as the Representative for the 13th David’s academic career revolved around with the Firebirds, a distinguished and deco- District of Georgia. teaching World History, U.S. History, and rated gunship unit based in Chu Lai, South

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K29JY8.001 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 Vietnam. On January 10, 1970, a helicopter has held many leadership positions during his after a tragic 2006 school bus accident in piloted by Capt. Herbert Crosby and co-piloted time as a member of the American Legion, in- Huntsville. The Commission’s research into by CW3 Howes disappeared while flying in ex- cluding Commander of Post 1941 and Com- school bus safety and seatbelts is considered treme weather conditions. In addition to Capt. mander of the 5th District. He held that posi- to be the most extensive in the country. Crosby and CW3 Howes, crew members SFS tion for two terms, a rarity in the American Le- In 2009, he also launched First Choice, a Francis Graziosi and SFS Wayne Allen were gion. In addition, Mr. Cicero has been very ac- plan to combat high school dropout rates by lost in the helicopter’s disappearance. All of tive in giving to his church and community. doubling the number of graduates. First Andy’s crew mates have been previously iden- Being installed as Junior Vice Commander Choice has already helped deliver a greater tified, making Andy the last of the crew to re- of a Division within the American Legion is number of well prepared high school grad- turn home. Marine Cpl Michael L. Bleeker, his such a special occasion because it means he uates. great-nephew, is escorting his remains from will be installed as the Commander of that Di- As a result of Dr. Joe Morton’s achieve- Hawaii to Knox, and then to Arlington National vision within two years. Mr. Cicero’s installa- ments in education, Alabama had the fourth Cemetery for burial. tion is also special because he will be the first largest increase in the number of students CW3 Howes has been awarded the fol- Legionnaire from Post 1941 to become a Divi- who graduated from high school in the nation. lowing medals to honor his service and sac- sion Commander. I am happy to see all of his His achievements also paved the way for Ala- bama to lead the nation in student enrollment rifice: Air Medal with Numeral Two, National hard work and dedication bear fruit as he was gains and Advanced Placement exam scores. Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with chosen by his colleagues to be Junior Vice Above all, under Dr. Morton’s leadership as two Bronze Service stars, Vietnam Campaign Commander. Alabama’s Superintendent of Education, the Medal with ‘‘60’’ Device, Basic Aviation Badge, I am certain Barry Cicero will provide exem- state has achieved its greatest overall edu- the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit plary service as Junior Vice Commander, and cational rating in its history. Citation with Palm, and the Purple Heart. his leadership will bring a prosperous year for On behalf of the people of Alabama—espe- Andy is survived by his brother, Robert the American Legion’s First Division and all of cially the thousands of school children who will Lloyd Howes of Wichita, Kansas, in addition to the posts within it. Please join me in honoring reap a lifetime of rewards because of his lead- many cousins, nieces and nephews, all of Mr. Barry Cicero and may he continue to be ership—I wish to extend congratulations to Dr. whom have kept his memory alive and faith- an asset to Illinois veterans and his commu- Joe Morton for a job well done and for his fully waited for the day he would come home. nity. many contributions to better the education and Andy’s parents, Robert Lindell Howes and f the futures of many Alabamians. My col- Bonnie Andrews Howes have passed away, leagues in the Alabama delegation join me in TRIBUTE TO DR. JOE MORTON as has his sister, Valerie Pulver Larew. wishing him and his family the very best as It is my solemn duty, and humble privilege, they start a new chapter in their lives. to honor and remember CW3 George An- HON. JO BONNER f drews Howes and a life cut tragically short. OF ALABAMA Andy stands as a testament to the great honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS’ COM- MENTS ON WHAT A BI-PARTISAN possessed, and sacrifices made, by our men Friday, July 29, 2011 and women in the armed forces, and their COMPROMISE TO THE DEBT families. Those who were fortunate enough to Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor CEILING IMPASSE WOULD BE know him were blessed by his presence—and the work of Alabama State Superintendent of LIKE TO THEM we are all diminished by his loss. I and the Education, Dr. Joe Morton, who has been a grateful citizens of Indiana’s Second District leader in education for 42 years and will offi- HON. GEORGE MILLER are deeply grateful that Andy is back home. cially retire on August 31, 2011. OF CALIFORNIA We mourn his passing and offer our solemn Dr. Morton grew up in Pleasant Grove and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratitude for his service. graduated from Hueytown High School. He Friday, July 29, 2011 f then received his B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1969 and later his M.A. in 1973 Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. HONORING MR. BARRY CICERO and Ph.D. in 1974 from The University of Ala- Speaker, President Obama has urged the FOR HIS INSTALLATION AS JUN- bama. American people to call, email and tweet their IOR VICE COMMANDER OF THE Upon graduation from Auburn, he began a members of Congress to let them know they AMERICAN LEGION FIRST DIVI- life of dedicated service to the field of edu- want a bi-partisan compromise solution to the SION OF ILLINOIS cation. He worked his way up from a school dangerous impasse over the debt ceiling that the Republican leadership has engineered. I teacher to the superintendent of the Sumter used my Facebook page to ask my constitu- County Board of Education. He is presumed to HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ents and others who follow my page what a be the youngest person in the history of the OF ILLINOIS bi-partisan compromise would look like to state to be a local superintendent of education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them. at the age of 27. Friday, July 29, 2011 I wanted to share with my colleagues the re- On July 13, 2004, he was selected by Gov- sponses I have received so far. As you can Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ernor Bob Riley to be the State Super- see, the answers are very thoughtful. And the honor a man who has given so much to his intendent of Education. Along with a long- majority, not all, but clearly the majority, of re- country and his community, Mr. Barry Cicero. standing love of education, he has always sponses are in favor of a balanced approach, This Sunday, July 31, Mr. Cicero will be in- held to the belief that Alabama students have one that combines new tax revenues with seri- stalled as Junior Vice Commander of the the capability to compete with top students ous spending cuts. That’s the approach I per- American Legion First Division of Illinois, while from around the world. sonally favor and that President Obama and Derrick David Stinson will be installed as In order to engage students’ interest in congressional Democrats have been trying to Commander and Lawrence Nohr as Senior reading, he created and co-founded the Ala- achieve. Regrettably, we have been met with Vice Commander. The First Division is one of bama Reading Initiative (ARI). The ARI has a stone wall of opposition from the Republican three divisions of the American Legion in Illi- since become a national model and has Congress to a balanced compromise. They nois and includes all of Cook County with a helped the National Assessment of Edu- are pushing for a short-term bill that would population of more than 5 million people. Mr. cational Process in 2007 achieve the largest make seniors, children, and the middle class Cicero, and the other officers being installed, gains recorded in Grade 4 Reading. In 2010, pay the burden of our fiscal problems, and have demonstrated impressive dedication to AMSTI was recognized by the Center for Ex- that would force us to have this reckless and their country and the American Legion, and cellence in Education as the model of labora- damaging debate again just months from now. are certainly deserving of this honor. tory education in the United States. I want to thank the people who took the Barry Cicero served in the United States Other educational programs he helped cre- time to share their views on my page and I Army and has been an active member of the ate and co-found were the Alabama Math, encourage all Americans to continue to make American Legion for 19 years. His home post Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) their views known to the Congress about this is the Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post 1941 in La and the Alabama Connecting Classrooms, important issue. Grange where he has been active on many Educators and Students Statewide (ACCESS). I hope my colleagues find these comments, projects including chairing Fall Fest, the Le- At the request of Governor Riley, Dr. Morton from people who follow me on Facebook, in- gion’s popular fundraiser for local veterans. He also chaired the Seat Belt Study Commission formative.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K29JY8.004 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1441 Kay: ‘‘come now, let us reason together’’ share. Reinvest in the United Stated and their for a year rather than six months or two Praying for reasoning and that people will real- people. Or they will not reinvest their trust in years? In other words, give for the greater ize what they are doing. We must live in the a Congress that has forgotten ‘by the People, good. solution—we know what the problem is. I’m of the People, for the People. Tell them they Rick: It’s time for the Democrats to show glad you’re there, GEORGE MILLER! are close to committing treason, against the some courage in this . . . time for a com- Brian: I think you know what needs to be true government of these United States: We promise and to ignore the fundamentalist pu- done. I hope your colleagues do too. the People. We will not be distracted or forget rity of the freshman Republicans. Sue: The right won’t compromise and the this time. We are awake & We expect Action! Lori: I’m tired of the rhetoric. The solution is: President has already given away far too Pamela: There is no compromise at this A one page bill that will increase the debt limit. much. He needs to take a stand for the Amer- time. Nor should there be. The full faith and Then . . . a bi-partisan committee to review ican people and sign an executive order invok- credit of the US should not be held hostage to where Government waste is. I’m sick of the ing the 14th Amendment. the budget. Simply raise the debt ceiling and lobbying of the special interests that pay into Felix: Well, what do we hold that they want? then consider the budget as a separate issue the superpacs for their agendas. The people Settle on the debt in exchange for, say, na- . . . which it is. And THEN eliminate the Bush understand this and are tired of being con- tional CCW reciprocity? tax cuts. descended to. No elected representative . . . KeKe: I’m concerned with the health bill as Clark: As in the past, a REAL compromise well as curving the expenses for colleges and should be enticed with money and perks for would be a clean debt limit bill, and then the their own purposes. GEORGE . . . I have bringing jobs into our states! parties can slog it out over the deficit reduc- Gayle: Bipartisan compromise would look LOTS of ideas . . . and you have probably re- tion later. The biggest help would be putting like the Congress has finally restored some ceived them all. Sorry you’re not my Con- most of the unemployed and underemployed semblance of sanity to the process of govern- gressman anymore. back to work, that will whittle down the prob- ment. It would include finally taxing corpora- Dave: The president has already given lem nicely! tions and the rich as they should be taxed, away TOO MUCH, in the name of bi-partisan- Robert: Cut enough to get the deal done and it would NOT include cutting Social Secu- ship! Any and all giveaways end up as bigger . . . there is plenty that could be reduced in rity programs and other services to the elderly tax breaks for Republicans’ Corporate friends our bloated budget. Deal with tax overhauls and most at-risk populations. Is that too much anyway. Enough with ‘‘compromising!’’ Invoke separately, you don’t have enough time to to ask? I think not . . . the 14th and be done with it! Gail: Very unwillingly I opt for a ‘com- broadly revamp that end of the business in a James: A bipartisan compromise on the promise’ but NOT touching either social secu- few days. The Pres needs to drop his politi- debt ceiling would be a simple increase in it rity or Medicare.. .and, in addition, pushing for cally motivated insistence that the ceiling is WITHOUT ANY STRINGS ATTACHED, just closing those tax loop holes for the rich. It raised high enough to avoid dealing with this like the nearly trillion dollar bailout of the finan- amazes me how little conscience the Repub- again until after the election. And would some- cial system in October of 2008! one please read the 14th Amendment and set licans (both moderate and TPers) have with Tom: Simplifying the tax code by eliminating clear there is nothing to invoke? It is sad to regard to a patriotic generosity towards those some tax breaks might be good for the coun- hear ‘‘CNN sound bite’’ educated numbskulls who have less . . . try. That might be part of a bill that both par- calling for something they have never read Pamela: First of all, social security, etc., are ties could accept. You’re not really raising and have no context about how it originally NOT entitlements. We’ve paid in to them. taxes that way, in some sense. Another prob- came to be, or what it was trying to address We’re not asking for a hand out, we want the lem is that large corporations that own a lot of (Civil War era history is apparently not a deep- money we put into the system. Stop them land that they can sit on for a century are get- ly taught subject in this country . . .). GET treating us like children looking for a handout. ting a free ride on some property taxes, due ’ER DONE GEORGE! And I don’t see why the President has to be to assessed values lagging behind inflation, so PC about how we got into this! Lay it right Ulrich: Stop the WARs! Nic: Social Security should be self-sus- which is unsustainable in the long run. Cutting at Bush’s doorstep. foreign aid when it isn’t really in American in- Nick: It would close the tax loopholes for taining and not redistribute wealth. The aver- age American should recieve benefits equal to terests might help reduce spending a little. We corporations and the wealthy, it would reform really don’t get much appreciation from for- the tax code to a graduated flat tax, would end their inflation adjusted contributions, regard- less of income. Same with Medicare. The tax eigners for all the help we give them, instead the income caps on SSI, and would modify they seem to resent us. Probably we should Medicare by extending the age of eligibility to code should be simplified. Annual budgets should not run deficits. And don’t raise taxes— disentangle ourselves from involvement in for- 67, adding small ($20) co-pays for medical eign affairs to some extent. services, and would extend the debt limit until cut non-essencial services. That’s it. Keynes should be read in the original, it’s 2014. Ted: Save money and lives get out of the Nick: It would also close any and all tax wars now!! I don’t understand the Repub- perfectly clear from his books that government benefits that U.S. Corporations receive by licans, they won a huge victory in this debate, needs to be lender of last resort in an eco- using overseas labor. no new taxes, no shared responsibility. The nomic crisis, which he proved in the 1930s. Anne: Quite honestly I think we need to re- Tea party Republicans, are making a mess of There is some value in the Austrian school of verse Bushs tax cuts and get out of three this. The President has been very reasonable economics, but their doctrines can lead to dis- wars as quickly as possible. and willing to comromise. I hope he will use aster, as proved by the Hoover policies that Daniel: The President should use the 14th the 14th amendment, section 4 to save our led to the Great Depression in the 1930s. Amendment option and stop trying to exploit economy and raise the debt c. That’s my opin- Keynes showed the way out of that mess. this ‘‘debate’’ for an opening to cut the social ion!! Government spending on American infrastruc- safety net. Anyone who votes for a bill—and Maureen: The President is trying to deal ture is absolutely necessary to get us out of both the Reid and Boehner plans have these with people who do not know or respect the the current crisis, even if we have to borrow things in them—that puts huge spending cuts meaning of the word ‘‘compromise.’’ For the money to do it. in place during the longest unemployment cri- moment, use the 14th Amendment option. For Carol: A clean Debt Ceiling increase. A one sis since the Great Depression is not getting the long term, raise upper income tax rates, pager. my money, time, or vote in 2012. Anyone who close corporate tax loopholes, decrease de- Cathy: Compromise is what statesmen and votes for a bill that contains provisions for a fense budget (reduce our overseas presence stateswomen do! We must move forward with ‘‘super congress’’ panel that could, say, force and military ops). Social Security (insurance, balanced cuts and revenue building that does through massive spending cuts to SS, Medi- not entitlement!) is not a part of this equation, not stop job growth or hurt the poor, elderly, care, or Medicaid too quickly for the public to but what is the big deal about simply raising our youth or our vets . . . it must be modest notice is not getting my money, time, or vote the ceiling on the FICA-taxable compensation? over decades—this is what makes sense. in 2012. Any Democrat who attacks the New Tyson: It’s obvious we have a revenue prob- Close the IRS loopholes, cut waste, reform Deal or Great Society policy template in any lem as well as a spending problem. Put out a entitlements so they are healthy—these things way is not getting my money, time, or vote in message and scream it louder than the GOP. can not be done overnight—there is no silver 2012. Ideals and principles matter. People You have the facts to back it up. bullet—we must be adults and rebuild our who think so aren’t ‘‘sanctimonious,’’ they Toni: A bi-partisan compromise. Raise taxes economy intelligently and calmly. think what we say and do matters. on the wealthiest. Cut what we have to, a bit Bonnie: I trust that you will represent us well Karen: Tax the rich. Close the loopholes. from everywhere, raise the debt ceiling as on this issue! I’m so worried for those in our Mega-corps & financiers need to pay their fair there is no alternative apparently. How about country who have the weakest voice.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.002 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 Mike: Clean debt ceiling bill. Negotiate the Hollidaysburg upon the 175th anniversary of You may ask, ‘‘How has the country fared rest in appropriations with an eye toward bal- its founding. I, along with close to 6,000 of my during the recent crises in the region?’’ Mo- ancing cuts and revenue increases. No raising constituents am proud to call Hollidaysburg rocco has largely avoided the tensions, con- eligibility requirements. No benefit reductions. home and I am pleased to have the oppor- frontations, and violence common to other Means testing, possibly. Perhaps raise SS cap tunity to call attention to the borough and its countries. There have been few disturbances beyond $106,000 . . . . history in the House today. in the country; and demonstrations for better Jean: Perhaps it would simply raise the debt Hollidaysburg, like so many other boroughs governance, more transparency, and jobs ceiling, as has been done so many times in in Pennsylvania, has a rich history that have been largely peaceful and constructive. the past, without including the other crap that stretches back before the founding of our na- Ties between the Moroccan people and the the Tea Party idiots are so against. Then work tion to the French and Indian War. King are quite strong and it is this bond that on THAT compromise, which will cut spending Hollidaysburg was first settled in the early supports the partnership that the King has AND raise taxes . . . especially on the rich to 1700’s by brothers Adam and William Holliday called for in the process to reform the constitu- add to their fair share. Or is that too easy? after their purchase of 1,000 acres of land tion through a consultative process and na- Deborah: after the reports of multi billion along the Juniata River from the decendents tional referendum—steps unheard of in other dollar profits from big oil this week it is time to of William Penn. parts of the Arab Middle East and North Afri- share with the government across the board As with many small settlements of the time, ca. the community forged from the wilderness by . . . The timing of these earnings is not ex- Recently, the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Holliday family remained small throughout actly ideal for the Republicans in Congress. and Cooperation, Taieb Fassi Fihri, visited the the Revolutionary War and the first few years Debbie: What is the big deal on the debt United States to talk about the reform process of America’s founding. However, as America ceiling, really? Why can’t it be taken care of in Morocco, and to consult with United States began to expand and look west, the popu- as it has been in the past? Yes, I know we are government officials about how to bring great- swimming in debt and yes, I know it has to be lation began to grow as important transpor- tation projects like the Huntingdon, Cambria, er stability, security, development, and democ- reined in, but please, please, please not on racy to the region. He met with senior officials the backs of our elderly citizens. Does no one and Indiana Turnpike were completed. In 1832, Hollidaysburg underwent a second in the White House and State Department. On in the Tea Party have a mother or father who March 23, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton have social security and medicare as their population boom when the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal opened, giving merchants in the met with the Foreign Minister to discuss con- only source of income and health care? I find crete steps to renew and strengthen the stra- the Tea Party’s newly elected House members area a way to move their products to Philadel- phia and other eastern markets. Two years tegic relationship between the United States to be arrogant, self-serving and short-sighted. and Morocco. She called it a ‘‘very special re- Also, is every wealthy American a job pro- later, the Allegheny Portage Railroad solidified Hollidaysburg as a center for trade by linking lationship,’’ and praised the King for his con- ducer? The Republican party seems to think tinuing actions to promote reform and enhance so, because to hear them tell it, raising taxes the canal to a railroad connecting Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Later, at the dawn of the economic, political, and social development in on the wealthy will limit job growth; there are Morocco and the broader region. so many loopholes for the wealthy, that they Twentieth Century, the Pennsylvania Railroad established a large switching yard at As Secretary Clinton remarked, ‘‘We also pay only a fraction of their assessed taxes as look forward with great optimism to further it is. Washington is broken and seems beyond Hollidaysburg; further solidifying the borough’s important role as a link in America’s growing deepening our strong and strategic partnership fixing, short of ditching everybody up there in working with Morocco on so many issues.’’ and starting over again, and I know that’s not railroad infrastructure. This rapid development in transportation Among the areas discussed with the Foreign a fix either. around Hollidaysburg enabled the borough to Minister were cooperation on resolving the Jane: There are not enough taxes that could officially charter itself in 1836. Within a few Western Sahara conflict and promoting possibly be collected to pay off our debt! Just years, the population surged again, to a Human Rights. stop the spending! Obama is running this record number of 2,000 inhabitants by 1840. With regard to the Western Sahara, the country into the ground! Wake up people un- The borough’s growth in such a short time en- Secretary reiterated that the Obama Adminis- less you like the idea of losing everything. Not abled it to become the seat of Blair County tration policy is consistent with that of the two hard to figure out. and remains a center of commerce and local previous administrations; and that the Moroc- Stacey: A bipartisan balanced budget would: government to this day. I might add to that list, can autonomy proposal for resolving the con- (1) pass a clean increase to the debt ceiling innovation since Hollidaysburg is the home of flict was ‘‘serious, realistic, and credible.’’ The (NO riders or deals attached). (2) Increase in the renowned and ageless toy, the Slinky. Foreign Minister provided the U.S. government revenues by increasing the tax brackets to Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the borough of with an update on recent progress in pro- pre-Reagan levels. OR by making a 9% flat Hollidaysburg for 175 years of history, growth moting Human Rights and was advised by the tax for all Americans, no deductions. (3) Re- and success. Hollidaysburg continues to boast State Department that the new reforms were duce spending by scaling back on foreign a vibrant community in a beautiful area of largely satisfactory and met U.S. government wars. (4) Reducing Washington waste, Sen- Pennsylvania and I invite the American people concerns. ators and Representatives pay own way after to help celebrate its anniversary by visiting the Among the key changes already launched leaving office like ordinary citizens (they’ll col- borough to experience all it has to offer first by Morocco in December 2010 are new and lect SS and Medicare too. (5) Keep Social Se- hand. independent institutions and collateral mecha- curity and Medicare intact, stop Gov’t from nisms to promote human rights in all areas of borrowing from these programs. The Gov’t f Morocco, including the Sahara, protecting MUST REPAY, all monies borrowed from SS MOROCCO: ANSWERING THE CALL whistle blowers, providing authority to bring since Reagan’s tenure. (6) Stop subsidizing FOR REFORM AND PROTECTION charges against human rights violators, and Big Oil or other conglomerates. (7) Follow OF HUMAN RIGHTS setting up new channels for reporting human California’s lead and Congress and Senate rights abuses. Additionally, a stronger level of does not get paid unless a balanced budget is HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE human rights protections are included in the passed into law by June 30th. Otherwise they OF TEXAS constitutional reforms proposed by the King in work for free until the job is done. No back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his speech of March 9, 2011. pay if budget passed after June 30th. Friday, July 29, 2011 From an international reporting perspective, f Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the new process adopted by Morocco will link 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE I rise to speak to my colleagues today about the new Moroccan Human Rights institutions BOROUGH OF HOLLIDAYSBURG the relationship between the United States with the various Special Rapporteurs of the and Morocco. Today, with chaos and conflict UN Human Rights Commission. HON. BILL SHUSTER spreading in North Africa and the Middle East, Unfortunately, others who either lack this in- OF PENNSYLVANIA it is important that the United States recognize formation or chose to ignore it are supporting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and encourage those countries that share our a monitoring proposal that ignores the core democratic values and support reforms so issues of the Western Sahara conflict: sup- Friday, July 29, 2011 badly needed in the region. There is no better porting and respecting the rights of the refu- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- friend and ally for America in North Africa than gees held in the camps in Tindouf, Algeria. lege to rise today to recognize the Borough of the Kingdom of Morocco. The proposal does nothing to address much

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.003 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1443 more serious issues at stake in Western Sa- and important to our country. Please join me THE HONOR FLAG—10TH hara concerning terrorism, and trafficking in in congratulating the Coast Guard on the facili- ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS persons, guns, drugs and other contraband. ty’s 40th anniversary and wishing it many Morocco has met the State Department’s more years of service. HON. TED POE criteria for enhanced human rights protection f OF TEXAS and reporting, and should be applauded for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taking this initiative as part of its continuing re- OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2587, PRO- form process and desire to improve the lives TECTING JOBS FROM THE GOV- Friday, July 29, 2011 of all Moroccans, including the Western Sa- ERNMENT INTERFERENCE ACT Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in less than hara. Morocco is working hard to become the one month, Americans will observe the 10th standard bearer for progress, reform, and de- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA anniversary of the September 11th terror at- velopment in the region. We should do all we OF CALIFORNIA tacks. Those who witnessed the events of can to support these vital efforts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11th will always remember that day and what they were doing. It’s like those f Friday, July 29, 2011 of us that were alive when President Kennedy CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVER- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, despite the bill’s was assassinated. We remember that day; we SARY OF THE COAST GUARD colorful title, the Protecting Jobs from Govern- remember what we were doing. And the old TRAINING CENTER PETALUMA ment Interference Act (H.R. 2587) is a blatant timers, they remember Pearl Harbor and what attempt to declaw the National Labor Rela- they were doing on December 7, 1941. Sep- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY tions Board (NLRB) and weaken the rights of tember 11th is a day that we as a Nation OF CALIFORNIA American workers. Created in 1935 by the en- should always remember because it reminds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES actment of the National Labor Relations Act us of the preciousness of this Nation and her Friday, July 29, 2011 (NLRA), the NLRB oversees the process by belief in freedom and liberty. It is something which employees form unions and enforces Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with that is without a doubt worth preserving. fair labor provisions against violations com- great pride today to honor Coast Guard Train- As we remember where we were on that mitted by private sector employers and unions. ing Center Petaluma on the occasion of its fateful day, it is even more important that we H.R. 2587 would strip the NLRB’s ability to 40th anniversary. remember the 3,000 individuals that lost their Originally known as Two Rock Ranch Sta- punish businesses for unlawfully relocating or lives that day. Many who lost their lives were tion, the 876-acre site was purchased by the dissolving jobs in retaliation for union organi- heroes trying to rescue those trapped by the U.S. Army for $97,377 in 1942 and used as zation, and thus eliminate the NLRB’s only attacks. When those Twin Towers were set an electronic intercept station in World War II. meaningful enforcement tool to protect work- aflame, those volunteers, those firefighters, There were two officers and 45 enlisted men ing Americans under the National Labor Rela- those emergency medical folks and those po- assigned to it. Two Rock’s use was expanded tions Act. lice officers, they rushed as hard as they could during the Vietnam War to include training, H.R. 2587 was authored by Representative to get to that terror from the sky. As a result with a re-created Vietnamese village. TIM SCOTT of South Carolina to prevent the of their heroism, many got to live another day. The Coast Guard took ownership of the fa- NLRB’s ongoing case against the Boeing There are countless stories of the selfless cility in 1971, renaming it ‘‘Coast Guard Train- Company for allegedly violating federal labor bravery which occurred on 9/11, how Ameri- ing Center Petaluma’’ and transferring the laws by opening a non-union passenger plane cans reacted extraordinarily in order to rescue Subsistence Specialist School, Storekeeper production facility in South Carolina, rather one and other. In the face of attack, we pulled School, and Radioman School from New York. than in the state of Washington, from moving through with a remarkable spirit of unity and Since that time, two barracks have been built forward. According to the NLRB, it has evi- compassion that swept through our country. (Steadman Hall and Horsley Hall) as well as dence that Boeing intentionally moved its fa- Shortly after the tragic September 11, 2001 15 duplex housing units to provide affordable cilities to a non-union state in retaliation attacks on our great Country, Americans all housing to the workforce. Several other build- against unionized workers in Washington. By over the world raised up ‘old glory’ in patriotic ings for use in training were also constructed law, employers may move their facilities to understanding of the events which had just (Bauer Building, Juliet-Nichols Building, and non-union states, but it is illegal for employers befallen our country. The American Flag has Haley Hall). The current replacement value of to retaliate against employees for exercising always been a symbol of bringing our Nation the facility is close to $245 million. their federally-protected right to strike. Wheth- together in good times or bad. One of these During the 1990s, Coast Guard Training er or not Boeing’s actions were illegal is a many flags was the symbol of our Nation’s Center Petaluma was threatened with closure matter to be decided, but not by politicians. perseverance, was the Flag which was flown twice as the U.S. reevaluated its bases. The While millions of Americans are struggling to over Ground Zero. Still today this flag con- local community rallied in support, and I was find employment, the Protecting Jobs from tinues to fly, all around this great Nation in able to work with them and with Coast Guard Government Interference Act would neither support of our heroes, because of Texas Pa- officials to keep this important facility open. create nor protect jobs as the title claims. On triot, Chris Heisler. Today, the Center is home to seven ‘‘A’’ the contrary, H.R. 2587 would weaken Amer- In the aftermath of September 11th, Chris schools for electronics, technician, food serv- ican workers’ rights and reduce the number of Heisler, like many other Americans felt com- ice specialist, health service technician, infor- U.S. jobs by legalizing company reprisals pelled to take action after witnessing his coun- mation system technician, operation specialist, against unions through the dissolution or try come under attack. When Chris was gifted storekeeper and Yeoman. There are also 40 transfer of jobs to non-union sites elsewhere this patriotic flag by Texas House of Rep- ‘‘C’’ schools and a Chief Petty Officer Acad- in the United States and, even more worri- resentatives, he helped organize one of the emy. With a permanently assigned cadre of some, somewhere overseas. longest police motorcades in the history of the 500 active duty, civilian, and contractor staff, As a stalwart advocate for American work- United States to honor it. The American flag is the facility supports more than 15,000 stu- ers, I cannot support efforts that would take a symbol to revere, respect, and honor and dents per year. away an important tool in helping to ensure Chris’ profound respect for America’s symbol Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma truly that employers do not violate the law by retali- should be commended. embodies its vision: To be a world leader in ating against unionized employees. Our nation Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, patriot- valid and reliable performance-based training; is stronger when workers join together and ism surged in the United States. Many young to be the best place to live and work in the bargain for a better life, and when employers men and women enlisted to help fight the war Coast Guard; to be the best and most efficient respect those rights. To that end, I have long on terrorism. Chris Heisler was part of this steward of resources (money and property) in supported efforts in Congress to protect and movement, and at the age of 34 he put his the Coast Guard training system; and to be strengthen the right of American workers in business career on hold to enlist in the U.S. the most environmentally-friendly Coast Guard every industry to collective bargaining. While I Army. While serving his country, Chris carried base in the world. Having recently attended an imagine the dispute between the NLRB and his revered flag with him to Kuwait, Qatar, and event to throw the switch on solar panels that the Boeing Company will be worked out, in the Iraq so it could fly with soldiers in combat now provide much of the Center’s electricity, I meantime, Congress should not interfere with zones. have seen first-hand how serious this vision is. important legal protections for union workers Soon soldiers began to refer to this flag as Mr. Speaker, Coast Guard Training Center that are already in place. For these reasons, one of honor, as a result the flag is now Petaluma is important to the local community I am strongly opposed to H.R. 2587. named the United States Honor Flag. Ten

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.006 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 years later, The United States Honor Flag to a management position with Lee Optical in gram has been a catalyst for promoting ca- continues to pay tribute to those who have lost Dallas. Eager to start his own business he left reers in the fields of science, technology, engi- their lives in the line of duty protecting the the company in 1961 to open his first store. neering, and mathematics especially in the Af- freedoms we all hold dear. The United States More than 40 years and 675 company and rican-American, Hispanic, and Native Amer- Honor Flag has been to many places including franchise stores later, Pearle Vision remains a ican communities. The result continues to be Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon, Na- trusted household name with locations across a well educated, well trained, and diverse en- tional Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial, the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. gineering and science workforce for NASA. the National Law Enforcement Officers Memo- His contributions to the world of optometry Minorities made up 23% of the 200 scholars rial, Presidential Libraries, VA Hospitals, and are world renowned. Dr. Pearle’s vision was to participating in the program this past year and to countless sporting events. The flag has change how people were fitted for their that number continues to increase. flown for more than 1,000 fallen soldiers and eyewear. Initially, eye patients would visit an Since 2006, the Virginia Space Grant Con- at funerals for police officers and firefighters. optometrist for a medical procedure but Dr. sortium has managed the LARSS program for Recently it went to Space! It traveled on board Pearle made it a more fashionable purchase NASA under a sub-award from the National the shuttle Atlantis’ final mission. and experience in a well-lit store with a vast Institute of Aerospace. This has allowed the It is one single flag. There’s a lot of security array of frames to choose from. Pearle Vision program to grow from a summer only program details involved in transporting the U.S. Honor has boasted that it is the first nationwide opti- to a year round program in the spring, sum- Flag. It is kept in a secure case. The Depart- cal retailer and it is all thanks to the vision of mer, and fall. The success of the LARSS pro- ment of Homeland Security has sewn Dr. Pearle himself. I knew his wife, Elsie gram has been recognized by the Langley and microchips into the seam of the flag to verify Cohen who was a dear friend of mine. Dr. Hampton Roads communities, and it was re- its authenticity. The flag is constantly traveling. Pearle is survived by three of his four children, cently ranked sixth on a national list of the ‘‘10 It is a national treasure that is respected and 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Best Internships for 2011’’ by Vault Career In- guarded. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join telligence. The betterment in our country often origi- me in paying tribute to Dr. Stanley Pearle. I As the world becomes increasingly relevant nates from the efforts of just one person. The appreciate the dedication and innovative on technology, the importance of the United establishment of the Honor Flag serves as an changes he made to optometry. He will truly States remaining technologically competitive important reminder of the daily sacrifices our be missed. and producing quality engineers and scientists Nation’s heroes make, and recognizes the f is vital. freedoms of Old Glory. In recognition of Chris Mr. Speaker, I am proud that 25 years later Heisler’s patriotism, in remembrance of the ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF we are able to recognize the importance of tragic events on September 11, 2001 and for THE NASA LANGLEY AEROSPACE this great program and the dynamic impact it those who continue to fight to preserve our lib- RESEARCH SUMMER SCHOLARS has made on American society. On this 25th erty, I am proud to salute Chris Heisler for his (LARSS) PROGRAM anniversary of LARSS, I commend NASA for loyalty to America, and to the United States the progress it has made to strengthen STEM Flag. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT education, and I challenge it to continue to in- spire our youth to create new ideas, new prod- We should remember those that died, those OF VIRGINIA ucts and innovative solutions to solve our na- that got to live, and those that continue to fight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for our freedoms today in places all over the tion’s problems. Friday, July 29, 2011 It is my hope that LARSS will continue to world in the name of liberty and freedom. provide NASA and our nation’s engineering And that’s just the way it is. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of and science community a pipeline of problem f the NASA Langley Aerospace Research Sum- solvers and innovators. I thank NASA Langley PERSONAL EXPLANATION mer Scholars program. for continuing the great legacy of the LARSS In 1986, under the leadership of Dr. Sam program over the past 25 years, and I look HON. SAM GRAVES Massenberg along with the support of senior forward to its continued success. f OF MISSOURI leadership from NASA Langley Headquarters, the Langley Aerospace Research Summer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF REV. DR. JOHN A. Scholars (LARSS) program was established. Friday, July 29, 2011 SEVERSON CELEBRATING FIFTY This program was designed to create intern- YEARS OF PREACHING THE GOS- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on ship opportunities for undergraduate and grad- PEL Monday, July 25, I missed a couple of rollcall uate students and ultimately provide a pipeline votes. Had I been present, I would have voted of experienced graduates into NASA’s work- ‘‘yea’’ on No. 630 and ‘‘nay’’ on Nos. 631, force. Today, I would like to take this oppor- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA 632, 634, 635, 636. tunity to recognize and commemorate the pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f gram’s 25th anniversary. The LARSS program is NASA’s oldest year Friday, July 29, 2011 TRIBUTE TO DR. STANLEY round internship program providing high Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise PEARLE school, undergraduate, and graduate students today to honor of the Rev. Dr. John A. hands on research experience working side- Severson, who will celebrate fifty years of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON by-side with NASA engineers and scientists. preaching the gospel this weekend. Through OF TEXAS This program was ‘‘the first of its kind’’ and these many years, Rev. Dr. Severson has re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has served as a model for other NASA cen- mained dedicated to spreading the Word of ters. Friday, July 29, 2011 God and striving to improve his community, During the 25 year history of the LARSS particularly those less fortunate. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. program, more than 4,500 competitively se- John A. Severson was born in Calhoun Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sad- lected students from all over the United States County in Edison, Georgia to the late Mr. ness over the passing of one of America’s and the U.S. territories have participated in the Lucious B. Severson Sr., and the late Mrs. greatest assets to the field of optometry, and program. The program began with a class of Annett H. Severson. He received his early one of my dear friends, Dr. Stanley Pearle. 20 in 1986 and has since grown to include education in the public schools of Calhoun The man behind the eyewear business Pearle more than 200 students annually. This year County, and in 1961, felt the call to ministry. Vision, passed away last week at the age of the program received its largest applicant pool Rev. Dr. Severson received his Bachelors & 92 in his home in Dallas, Texas. with nearly 800 applicants applying over the Master’s Degrees in Ministry from Bethany Pittsburgh-native Dr. Pearle graduated from fall, spring, and summer sessions. Theological Seminary, and he received his Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1939 The LARSS program has been benefiting Doctorate of Theological Studies from the and relocated to Dallas to take his board ex- engineering undergraduate and graduate stu- Bethany Divinity College and Seminary, in aminations and later marry his high school dents for 25 years. Many of these students Dothan, Alabama. Since graduating, Rev. Dr. sweetheart, Elsie. He served in the U.S. Navy join NASA’s workforce and have taken a sig- Severson and has been proclaiming the good for a few years and after World War II he nificant role in preserving NASA’s leadership news of the gospel to this day, serving several worked for several eye care companies, rising in aeronautics and space science. This pro- congregations in both Georgia and Alabama.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.010 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1445 Presently, Rev. Dr. Severson faithfully munity such as counseling, training, and job Dr. Chaudhuri and others continue to teach serves the Union Missionary Baptist Church referrals. Under the leadership of Ms. Chris- and encourage curiosity in the world of congregation, where he has given spiritual tina Curry, who heads the center, all disabled science, medicine, and beyond. guidance for the past thirty-three years. Under New Yorkers have access to these services f his gracious leadership, many in his commu- and the organization works tirelessly to make HONORING CPT WILLIAM SMITH nity have developed a deeper relationship with sure that businesses abide by the ADA. Jesus Christ. Further, many physical changes While there is much to be proud of, we must have taken place under his leadership: Rev. do more to better accommodate the disabled HON. STEVE STIVERS Dr. Severson has organized many new min- community. Compared to the national unem- OF OHIO istries and new outreach ministries in the com- ployment rate of 9.2%, a disproportionate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. 16.9% of our disabled Americans are currently Friday, July 29, 2011 Dr. Severson is the past moderator of the unemployed. At a time when we are relying Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Camilla Missionary Baptist Association; Co- more heavily on advanced technology and honor CPT William Smith, who passed away Founder of the Christian Unity—biracial orga- Internet services, our hearing and visually im- July 15, 2011, at the age of 93. A true Amer- nization; past president of the Baptist Min- paired are being left behind. Worse, the cuts ican hero, CPT Smith charged the beaches of istries Conference of Dougherty County; a proposed under the Republican agenda take Normandy, survived the Battle of the Bulge, member of Vision Albany; a member of the away vital support services, including Social and continued on to serve in the Korean Con- General Missionary Baptist Convention of Security, which is relied on by 55 million peo- flict. Georgia; and a member of the National Baptist ple with disabilities. D-Day for CPT Smith began hours before Congress of Christian Education—National I will continue to fight to ensure that all thousands braved the beaches of Normandy Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc. Americans, regardless of background, ethnicity on June 6, 1944. Under the cover of darkness, As the Founder and CEO of the Union Mis- or physical or mental capabilities have the he rowed alone onto Omaha Beach, making sion Outreach Center, an outreach ministry for same opportunities to enjoy the American ready for his duty as a forward observer. Bury- the Union Missionary Baptist Church and com- Dream. We owe it to one out of five Ameri- ing himself for hours beneath a concrete slab munity, Rev. Dr. Severson and the congrega- cans with a disability, including 16,000 resi- and under heavy enemy fire, CPT Smith used tion continue Jesus’ work of helping the poor dents in my district, who are counting on Con- only the lights of German artillery to locate by providing medicine, eye glasses, and den- gress to be there for them. their guns, calling in the targets to US Naval tal care to those community residents who f ships protecting the invasion. CPT Smith sur- otherwise could not afford it. In addition, Rev. vived D-Day, spending 12 grueling hours Dr. Severson developed a summer enrichment IN TRIBUTE OF MR. BODHISATTWA alone in his make-shift post with nothing but program held at Union Missionary Baptist CHAUDHURI infantry assault elements to protect him. Church each summer which is available to the CPT William Smith also fought in the inva- community free of charge. HON. JOE COURTNEY sions of North Africa and Sicily. In total, CPT. Mr. Speaker, Rev. Dr. Severson’s devotion OF CONNECTICUT Smith served in seven European campaigns, to the improvement of his community reminds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES including the infamous Battle of the Bulge, never once putting his own safety before that me of Matthew 25:35–37, in which Jesus Friday, July 29, 2011 says, ‘‘I was hungry and you gave me some- of his country. For his service in the 32nd thing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, he was something to drink, I was a stranger and you to extend my sincerest congratulations to Dr. awarded the D-Day medal, World War II invited me in, I needed clothes and you Bodhisattwa Chaudhuri, who has been award- medal, French Freedom and Jubilee medals clothed me, I was sick and you looked after ed a 2011 Pharmaceutical Research and Man- and the Bronze Star with V for Valor. me, I was in prison and you came to visit ufacturers of America Foundation award. Con- Less than a decade later, CPT Smith once me...Truly I tell you, whatever you did for necticut’s Second District is honored to recog- again answered his country’s call to duty, one of the least of these brothers and sisters nize the outstanding achievement of Dr. serving as an invasion specialist in the Korean of mine, you did for me.’’ Rev. Dr. Severson Chaudhuri’s extensive work at the University Conflict. Upon returning home, he built Kisco has done a remarkable job of touching the of Connecticut. Photo Service into a dominant force in the lives of his congregations, his communities, For 45 years, the PhRMA Foundation has camera and film market. Smith then went on and especially the least of these. As we mark assisted scientists with their research. The to serve as the Chairman of Sales and Mar- his fiftieth year of religious service, I wish to Foundation believes that science and the keting Technology at Columbus Technical Col- extend my heartfelt thanks and sincerest con- world of medicine can improve if scientists lege at age 53. Bill never lost touch with his gratulations for his incredible contributions. have the right resources readily available to comrades in arms, joining both the VFW them. Scientists who have been supported by Lodge #2398, Worthington, Ohio and f the PhRMA Foundation have shared their AMVETS, Worthington Post #239. He was a COMMEMORATING THE AMERI- knowledge with about 20,000 graduate stu- member of New England Lodge #4, F & AM CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT dents. and a 32nd degree Mason, Valley of Colum- Born in Agartala, India, Dr. Chaudhuri at- bus. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL tended the Indian Institute of Science where Married 70 years to wife Berni, with two chil- dren, Bill and Shirley, Smith fully lived his fam- OF NEW YORK he received a MS in Chemical Engineering. ily values. Smith’s son, Bill E. Smith, spoke of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He then went on to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied Mechanical his late father as a man of faith, of family, and Friday, July 29, 2011 Engineering and received his doctorate. of community. And that is just how we will re- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, twenty-one Today, Dr. Chaudhuri serves as an assistant member him. years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans professor in the departments of Pharma- f With Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with ceutical Sciences and Institute of Material THE 184TH RETURNS: A MOMENT complete bi-partisan support; opening doors Sciences at our very own University of Con- IN HISTORY that were once shut and enabling persons with necticut. He and many of his students are disabilities to go to work, movies, take public passionate about researching granular me- transportation and enjoy everyday activities chanics in order to better understand different HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO OF MISSISSIPPI with dignity. Where physical and mental dif- processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficulties once served as barriers, countless We need leaders and researchers—like Dr. numbers of employment and educational op- Chaudhuri—who are dedicated to sharing their Friday, July 29, 2011 portunities are now available as a result of this knowledge with young students. I stand with Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, on July 25, an important piece of legislation. my constituents in eastern Connecticut in hon- exchange of authority took place at Kandahar I am proud to recognize the great work of oring the successful efforts of Dr. Chaudhuri’s Airfield, Afghanistan, signifying the end of mis- The Harlem Independent Living Center in my and interests in pharmaceutical technology sion for the 184th Expeditionary Sustainment congressional district in Manhattan, an organi- and granular mechanics research. I ask my Command—the largest Mississippi Army Na- zation that emerged under the ADA, and of- colleagues to join me in honoring the impres- tional Guard Unit and the largest one ever led fers invaluable services for the disabled com- sive work of Dr. Bodhisattwa Chaudhuri. May by Mississippians.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.014 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 The guard unit is more than 250 strong; Army Air Corps in New Guinea during World The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, most are Mississippians; and the size of the War II, Miss Edith became a very active com- was forced to shut down many of its oper- unit reflects the size of the mission. They munity volunteer and a part of the family’s ations last Saturday, because the House of served as headquarters for Joint Sustaimnent land, timber, and mill business in Jordan. Representatives refused to pass a simple bill Command—Afghanistan, affecting more than When Staff Sgt. Wilcox returned from serv- to extend its funding authorization. As a result, 100,000 U.S. and coalition soldiers and civil- ice to his country, they established the Wilcox 4,000 FAA employees in 35 states, the District ians. Over the past 9 months, the unit deliv- and Plemmons Sawmill Company. The com- of Columbia and Puerto Rico were placed on ered nearly 414 million gallons of fuel, 26 mil- pany remained a vibrant part of the local furlough. Those affected include many of the lion pounds of ammo, 110 million meals, and economy until it closed in 1980. FAA’s engineers, scientists, research analysts, 43 million pounds of mail. Throughout her life, Miss Edith was an avid administrative assistants, computer specialists, This marks an important moment in history volunteer. She was actively involved with the program managers, environmental protection and for military logistics, and the 184th has board of the Washington County Chapter of specialists, and community planners. These made Mississippi, the National Guard, and this the American Red Cross, serving as chairman government workers are being forced to live Nation proud. To them, I am honored to say, of the Red Cross Blood Program when it was without pay and are unable to do their jobs ‘‘Welcome Home and thank you.’’ first introduced in the county. She spent many developing our air travel infrastructure and f years traveling throughout the state with the serving the flying public. Bloodmobile. The FAA has assured the American people RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVER- Miss Edith was a member of the committee that air traffic controllers will remain on the SARY OF THE SACRED HEART that organized the Washington County Health job, and the safety of the flying public will not CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WADS- Council and was appointed to the Washington be compromised. However, numerous FAA WORTH, OHIO County Hospital Board where she served for projects and services have been affected. 10 years. Earlier this week, the FAA AN as forced to HON. JAMES B. RENACCI She was elected State President of the Ala- issue stop work orders to construction and OF OHIO bama Extension Homemaker’s Council and technology contractors for critical airport mod- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was an active and founding member of the ernization projects. As a result, dozens of con- Friday, July 29, 2011 Washington County United Way. For all her struction projects to build and modernize air volunteer service, Miss Edith was awarded traffic control towers and other aviation infra- Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with the Washington County Humanitarian of structure were immediately halted. This work recognize the 125th anniversary of the Sacred the Year Award in 1997. stoppage risks putting numerous construction Heart Catholic Church in my home town, She was a member of the Order of the workers and other private sector employees Wadsworth, Ohio. Eastern Star for over 50 years and served as Sacred Heart has been encouraging the out of work as well. state officer of the Alabama Grand Chapter. In my home state of California, the FAA Wadsworth community to participate, celebrate She was also one of the founding members of shutdown has delayed $131.5 million in fund- and spread Catholic values for over a century, the Washington County Public Library and ing for projects and furloughed 203 FAA em- and quite successfully, I might add. Sacred served on its board for over 20 years. ployees in the Los Angeles area alone. But Heart aims to empower and encourage others In 2002, in recognition for her lifetime of re- the actual impact on the Los Angeles area is to make a positive difference in the world. markable achievement and public service, far greater. Los Angeles International Airport, With their devotion to the community comes Miss Edith was inducted into the Washington LAX—which is located in my Congressional the lasting effect of true humanitarian work. County Hall of Fame and a plaque was placed District—is the world’s sixth busiest airport. As a proud member of this parish, it has in the courthouse in her honor. LAX creates an estimated 59,000 jobs in or been a truly humbling experience to witness Today, Jordan-Wilcox Stadium at Wash- near the airport and has a total annual eco- so many students, faculty, volunteers, and citi- ington County High School bears her family nomic impact estimated at $60 billion. In 2008, zens brought together by this one entity. Sa- name as a tribute to her vision and generosity. 60 million passengers and 1.8 million tons of cred Heart has been a place of learning, shar- She donated the land for the building of the freight and mail passed through LAX. All of ing the Catholic faith and creating life-long Chatom Community Center that is also named this economic activity depends upon the safety friends for the last 125 years. for her. It is my pleasure to commemorate this mo- and efficiency of our air travel system. During her long and active life, Miss Edith The work stoppage will have an immediate mentous anniversary and to acknowledge all traveled to over 60 countries and throughout negative impact on LAX, delaying a much of their accomplishments within the Wads- all fifty states. She established an art gallery needed project to design and install new run- worth community. in Chatom to showcase collectibles and way status lights. These lights improve visi- f memorabilia from her world travels. The bility for pilots and help them see when it is Wilcox Gallery and Foundation will continue to TRIBUTE TO EDITH MAE JORDAN safe to enter, cross or take off on a runway. educate and entertain the residents of Wash- WILCOX Stopping work on important projects like this ington County for years to come. one will not only delay their completion but On behalf of the people of South Alabama, also significantly increase the long-term costs HON. JO BONNER I extend my deepest condolences to Miss OF ALABAMA for taxpayers. Edith’s family, including her daughter, Susan Unfortunately, LAX isn’t alone in losing out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilcox Turner and one granddaughter, Jordan on these funds. Nationwide, over $250 million Friday, July 29, 2011 Anne Garner. Miss Edith’s memory will live on in contracts for runway status lights have been Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express through her great legacy of service to our suspended. Also affected are nearly $20 mil- my profound sadness at the passing of long- area. lion in construction and engineering contracts time Washington County, Alabama resident f to protect air traffic control towers from earth- and community leader, Mrs. Edith Mae Jordan FAA SHUTDOWN quakes and over $14 million in projects to re- Wilcox, who passed away on July 12 at the search weather technology systems for air age of 95 after an extended illness. HON. MAXINE WATERS traffic facilities and aircraft cockpits. This is no ‘‘Miss Edith’’—as she was affectionately OF CALIFORNIA way to run one of the top air transportation known—was born May 23, 1916, in Spencer, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES systems in the world. Alabama. Her schooling began in the Yarbo Why are the Republicans refusing to allow one-room school house with her two older sis- Friday, July 29, 2011 the FAA to reopen its doors? The Republicans ters. In 1932, she graduated from Murphy Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, today millions certainly cannot claim they are trying to be fis- High School in Mobile. From there, she at- of Americans are waiting to see if the Repub- cally responsible. The FAA shutdown is cost- tended the University of Alabama where she licans will stop holding the economy hostage ing the federal government $30 million a day received an A&S Degree in 1936 and an LLB and allow our nation to pay its bills, honor its in lost revenue from uncollected airline taxes. Degree from the School of Law in 1939. Upon commitments to senior citizens and veterans, FAA employees are dedicated public serv- graduation from law school, she was admitted and keep government workers at their jobs. ants who work hard to ensure safe and effi- to the State Bar. But 4,000 government workers already have cient air travel for the flying public. They are Miss Edith and her husband, Roy, married been laid off because of Republican intran- proud of the work they do. I urge my Repub- on January 31, 1942. While he served in the sigence. lican colleagues to let them go back to work.

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That commitment and investment recognize the Community of Westacres in the is most certainly deserving of recognition. Friday, July 29, 2011 Township of West Bloomfield, as its residents Their tireless work brings countries closer to Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- celebrate its 75th anniversary. peace and prosperity and serves as inspiration ognize Colonel Francis H. Dillon, Jr., a con- In 1936, as the nation was still in the throes to others to do the same. stituent of mine from Great Falls, Virginia, for of the Great Depression and stood on the Mr. Speaker, in December I traveled to his 31 years of service to our nation as he ap- precipice of an unknown future, United States Cambodia and saw first-hand the great work proaches his 90th birthday on September 10. Senator James Couzens partnered with the that Golden West Humanitarian Foundation I also want to call attention to the fact that his Federal Emergency Relief Administration and does in that country. Golden West has been entire family has followed his example of serv- Oakland Housing Inc., to establish the actively removing landmines and other ice. Westacres community. The vision was to build unexploded munitions in Cambodia caused by Colonel Dillon served in the United States a community where working class Michigan three decades of war. Estimates are that up to Army and began his service in 1943 during residents and their families could have a place six million landmines still remain in Cambodia. World War II in the 17th Airborne Division in of their own and strive to achieve the Amer- Landmines claim more than 200 lives annually which he saw combat action during the Battle ican Dream. To this end, Oakland Housing and have caused more than 40,000 people to of the Bulge, Operation Varsity, and the Allied Inc. put forward a number of guidelines to en- live as amputees. This means that one out of invasion of Germany. He answered his na- sure that the residents of Westacres would be every 230 people living in Cambodia is an am- families interested in the welfare of their tion’s call a second time in 1950, recalled to putee. neighbors and in using the land they were pro- active duty as an Intelligence Officer during Mr. Speaker, the 37th Congressional District vided to help them be self-sufficient. the Korean War. Before retiring from the Army of California, has the largest population of As with all new communities, Westacres Cambodians living in the United States. What in 1974, he again served his country from faced a number of challenges, but its resi- 1968–1969 as he commanded the 525th Mili- happens in Cambodia affects my constituents dents always rose to meet the call of service in California. Every time someone in Cam- tary Intelligence Group in Vietnam. to their neighbors. In 1937, to address the In 1947, Colonel Dillon married Martha Getz bodia is maimed or killed by a landmine, it is need for public safety, residents started the likely that person has family members or and together they raised seven sons. Through Westacres Fire Department, a volunteer force his example of selfless service, each one of friends that live in my district. to protect their community. Residents also Mr. Speaker, the Foundation is hard at work Colonel Dillon’s seven sons served in the took it upon themselves to create the Armed Forces of the United States. Four of doing the important work of removing land- Westacres Credit Union and Westacres Li- mines in Cambodia and elsewhere around the his sons served as career Army officers; Major brary to provide the financial support and con- Francis H. Dillon III (ret.) 20 years, Colonel world. Golden West Humanitarian Foundation tinuing education for their neighbors. The resi- has implemented several other successful pro- Peter J. Dillon (ret.) 28 years, LTC Dan P. Dil- dents also founded the Orchard Lake Commu- lon (ret.) 26 years and LTC James R. Dillon grams. They offer support to Cambodians nity Church and at the height of our nation’s who, while at work or play, face the risk of (ret.) 20 years. Colonel Dillon’s second son, need for austerity, established the nation’s old- Thomas C. Dillon, is a 1975 graduate of the death or maiming by these remnants of con- est ride pool to get workers to work while con- flict. United States Naval Academy and served on serving resources. One of Golden West Humanitarian Founda- active duty in the Navy for nine years. Two of It is with a sense of great pride that over the tions’ most effective programs is its Explosive Colonel Dillon’s sons served in the National last 75 years and from its humble beginnings, Harvesting Program (EHP). This program re- Guard and United States Army Reserve. Ser- the Westacres community has grown and cycles explosives extracted from existing geant Timothy D. Dillon served in the Con- flourished as its residents have moved into weapons stockpiles to create disposal charges necticut National Guard for four years and the America’s dynamic middle class. Today, the for humanitarian demining. Since its inception, youngest of the seven sons, Major Douglas M. community has grown to over 300 residences EHP has provided the bulk of all demining ex- Dillon continues to serve in the United States with dozens of families who have been part of plosives used in Cambodia. The Explosive Army Reserve as a Civil Affairs Officer. Colo- Westacres for generations. As was the case Harvesting Program has deactivated over nel Dillon’s sons have served in numerous when it was founded, service has continued to 200,000 landmines and has removed more overseas contingency operations including Op- remain strong with the community residents than 24 tons of explosives from potential black eration Desert Shield/Storm, Kosovo, Oper- who volunteer countless hours across the market sales. ation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and greater southeast Michigan community. Another effective way the Foundation is pre- Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is with great honor and pride that I rep- venting unnecessary deaths in Cambodia is Colonel Dillon has four grandchildren who resent the community of Westacres, as it cele- through Research and Development. Re- are also current members of Armed Forces. brates this most auspicious occasion. Through search into explosive and non-explosive Captain Peter J. Dillon Jr. serves as an Army its history, Westacres and its residents rep- demining tools, as well as landmine and doctor and is currently deployed to Afghani- resent the powerful success that can be unexploded detection technologies, is where stan. Duncan Dillon is in his third year at the achieved in the face of adversity. Westacres’ investments have produced impressive returns United States Air Force Academy, Timothy Dil- 75th anniversary is indeed an impressive mile- on investment. The Foundation has provided lon Jr. is a Private First Class in the Idaho Na- stone and I wish its residents many more cutting edge solutions for problems encoun- tional Guard and enrolled in the University of years of success and service to our commu- tered in humanitarian demining. The technical Idaho Reserve Officer Training Course pro- nity. achievements of their research have been uti- gram and granddaughter, Julie Dillon, just en- f lized by numerous organizations worldwide. tered her first year at the United States Mili- THE GOLDEN WEST The Foundation further aids in protecting the tary Academy at West Point. HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION most vulnerable group impacted by landmines Two of Colonel Dillon’s daughters-in-law and unexploded ordnance—children. Children have also served in the United States Army. HON. LAURA RICHARDSON are at a high risk of either dying or becoming Captain Patricia Dillon served for six years physically or psychologically injured from land OF CALIFORNIA and LTC Maryanne Dillon (ret.) served for 20 mines and other detonators in Cambodia. Ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. cording to reports, there are two active mines Mr. Speaker, I salute Colonel Francis H. Dil- Friday, July 29, 2011 in Cambodia for every child. Curious and trust- lon, Jr. and offer the appreciation of a grateful Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing by nature, children are easily attracted by nation to him and his family for their dedicated today to honor the Golden West Humanitarian the explosives’ texture and shine and too often service to America. Foundation. find themselves exposed to the risk of harm.

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RON PAUL this great Nation. aged appropriate tool targeted that helps bring The study of arts and humanities enriches OF TEXAS awareness to the children of the dangers land our knowledge about our world and the value IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mines and other unexploded ordnance. of different cultures, which is essential in to- Golden West Humanitarian Foundation’s Wednesday, July 27, 2011 day’s global economy. These efforts preserve work is critical to saving lives in Cambodia Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose yet the great accomplishments of the past, help and around the world. The Foundation has another of our misguided foreign policy initia- us understand the present, and bring clarity more than a decade of experience making the tives. Of course none of us favors religious and insight to the future. Providing funding for world a safer place. I urge my colleagues to persecution, here or abroad, but how would humanities programs is a smart investment for join me in honoring the Golden West Humani- we feel if Iran, Israel, Afghanistan, or Iraq—all our Nation because it teaches our young peo- tarian Foundation and thanking them for the targeted by this bill—sent a government rep- ple to be thoughtful and well-rounded leaders work that they do. resentative here to dictate what our govern- of tomorrow and creates much-needed jobs f ment policies toward religious minorities today. As a proud member of the Congres- should be? In many parts of the world certain sional Arts Caucus and a passionate patron of HONORING DORSEY’S LOCKER religious institutions are financed by the state. the arts and humanities, I am committed to How would we feel if foreign governments de- protecting these investments now and for gen- HON. BARBARA LEE manded that we abide by such practices? In erations to come. OF CALIFORNIA short, it is arrogant and counterproductive to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attempt to impose our values—which we sadly 59TH NATIONAL PRAYER do not always live up to—onto nations over- Friday, July 29, 2011 BREAKFAST—PART I seas. I certainly believe that people should Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor have the right to worship as they wish without the 70th Anniversary of the Dorsey family’s government interference, but it would be far HON. JEFF MILLER service to the greater Bay Area, and their his- better for us to lead the rest of the world by OF FLORIDA toric soul food restaurant Dorsey’s Locker, example than by the implied force of a ‘‘spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which has become an important cultural insti- cial envoy.’’ tution within the African-American community Friday, July 29, 2011 Finally, I find it disturbing but sadly telling in Oakland, California. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would that on the day we are debating our dire fiscal During a week-long community celebration like to submit the following: condition and contemplating the implications of of the restaurant’s 70 years in business, we 59TH NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST, THURS- reaching the debt ceiling we nevertheless do reflect upon the unique role that Dorsey’s DAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011, WASHINGTON, DC, not hesitate to obligate taxpayer dollars to Locker and the Dorsey family have played in CO-CHAIRS, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JEFF fund yet another new boondoggle overseas. preserving a venue for authentic foods, spo- MILLER, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE ANN This bill will spend another million dollars per ken word artists, burgeoning comedians and KIRKPATRICK year for the special envoy and his staff to trav- diverse music. Congressman Jeff Miller: Good morning ev- el throughout the Middle East and South Cen- In 1941, Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Wilma eryone. Welcome to the 59th National Prayer tral Asia lecturing foreign governments on reli- Breakfast. I’m Congressman Jeff Miller from Dorsey opened the family restaurant in West gious policy. What a waste. the state of Florida and this is my co-chair, Oakland. The business relocated in 1956 to Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona. f Bosn’s Locker on nearby Shattuck Avenue, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick: Thank where Clarence Dorsey, with the assistance of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, you. Good morning to all of you and wel- brothers Tom, Armstead and Jack, supervised ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED come. What an amazing collection of people the addition of a cocktail lounge. The res- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS this morning and what an exciting oppor- taurant received another personalized addition tunity we have. In this room this morning, ACT, 2012 we have many of the U.S. members of the 3 years later, when Martin Luther Dorsey ar- House and Senate, distinguished judges and rived in Oakland from Texas to build the Lock- SPEECH OF members of the administration. We are also er’s existing bar by hand. joined by people of over 140 nations, parlia- Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey continued to provide HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY mentarians and heads of state from around ‘‘Texas-Style’’ soul food until Henry’s death. OF NEVADA the world. Dorsey’s Bosn Locker was sold in 1986, only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman Miller: We are all here to to be re-opened in 1996 by the next genera- Monday, July 25, 2011 pray, to listen, to learn, to build new rela- tion of the Dorsey family, under Dorsey & As- tionships for the good of the city of Wash- The House in Committee of the Whole ington, D.C., the United States and the sociates, Inc. House on the state of the Union had under world. If you would, please bow your head Currently, Dorsey’s Locker is owned by consideration the bill (H.R. 2584) making ap- with me. Donald Dorsey and features daily signature propriations for the Department of the Inte- Lord, God of the universe of history and soul food specials and a wide variety of fea- rior, environment, and related agencies for each one of us here today, thank you that we tured entertainment at no extra cost. Whether the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and are here and more importantly that you are enjoying live poetry, comedy, karaoke, reggae, for other purposes: here with us. We pray that the distractions or R&B performances during the Locker’s Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Chair, I rise today in and worries we brought in here with us will nightly supper club, patrons have a familiar support of funding for the National Endowment suddenly fade away so we can be present for the Humanities. As a former President of with you and our neighbor today. May every- space to dine, unwind and enjoy a tried and thing we say and think and do in and around true Oakland experience. the Southern Nevada Public Broadcasting Sta- this breakfast be pleasing to you. Change us On behalf of California’s 9th Congressional tion, I have long been an advocate of funding with your love and your truth. Thank you District, I want to extend my congratulations our Nation’s cultural agencies. Arts and hu- for the physical food and the spiritual food on this important milestone. Thank you, Dor- manities play a valuable role in my home we are about to consume. In the wonderful sey family and the Dorsey’s Locker commu- State of Nevada, not only because they enrich name of Jesus I pray, Amen. nity, for all that you do. Through your hard our culture, but also because they create Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Jeff, I just work, generosity and perseverance, so many much-needed jobs in our communities. want to tell you it’s amazing that we got this many people into this room for this have built memories, made history, and added Programs funded by the National Endow- breakfast. Many of you have probably experi- to the rich cultural heritage that we share. I ment for the Humanities are particularly critical enced a very crowded elevator bank this wish you enduring success and prosperity as to enhancing the quality of K–12 education in morning, and so my husband and I decided to you continue to nourish the bodies, hearts and Nevada. In 2010, Nevada Humanities pro- take the stairwell, and we ended up in the minds of our community. duced and supported programs that reached kitchen. And I said, ‘‘Well you know—go to

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Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Jesus said, Congressman Miller: We will now hear I’m now going to introduce the head table. ‘‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’’ He didn’t from our friends in the Senate prayer break- We are very honored to have Mr. Dudley say peace lovers because we all love peace. fast group. Hall, who is an associate with Ms. Alison He said, ‘‘Peacemakers.’’ It is the obligation Senator Jeff Sessions: Good Morning. I’m Krauss, Ms. Alison Krauss whose CD I have of all of us to be peacemakers. Events like Jeff Sessions from Alabama, a Republican. in my Ford Explorer when I drive around the tragedy in Tucson, in my home state of Senator Mark Pryor: And I’m Mark Pryor back in Arizona, Congressman Randy Forbes, Arizona, and the turmoil in the Middle East of Arkansas, a Democrat. United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom today make it clear we have a lot of work to Honorable Jeff Sessions: We’re here on be- Vilsack, my good friend Congressman Larry do and prayer is the best place to start. half of the Senate prayer breakfast to wel- Kissell from North Carolina, Senator Jeff Congressman Miller: Ann and I, along with come you. Senator Pryor: Yes, welcome and thank Sessions, Vice President Biden, my husband our colleagues, have worked all year long to you for being here this morning. Every and the person who guides me throughout provide you an uplifting and encouraging ex- Wednesday that the United States Senate is my day—Roger Curley, our guest speaker perience this morning. We hope you receive in session, a group of us meet for prayer and it in faith and think about how a small pray- Randall Wallace. We will have the President fellowship. and Mrs. Obama in a little bit. We have Mrs. er breakfast group or a big event just like Senator Sessions: This is a Senate tradi- Miller, Jeff’s wife, Senator Mark Pryor, Jose this one might change your life, your leader- tion that has gone uninterrupted since the Enriquez from the Chilean miners, Alfredo ship and the place you call home. 1940’s, and all who participate in it will tell Cooper who is the chaplain of the President Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Music has an you that it is the most meaningful period of of Chile, Senator Kay Hagan, and Captain amazing power to touch our emotions and our week. Mark Kelly, the husband of my dear col- lift our spirits. We are pleased to have with Senator Pryor: The Senate prayer break- league Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords. us a supremely talented woman who will fast is a time when we can come together in Please enjoy each other’s company and your give us a worshipful sense of just why we are a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-political breakfast, thank you. all here. With her violin and her voice, she way and share our life experiences with one [President Obama Enters] has won more Grammy Awards than any fe- another. Proverbs says, ‘‘Just as iron sharp- Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the male artist. Here to join our hearts together ens irons, so one man sharpens another.’’ President of the United States and Mrs. with her beautiful music, Alison Krauss. This is our weekly time of sharpening. Michelle Obama. [Song by Alison Krauss] Senator Sessions: The same prayer break- Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: The vision of Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Thank you, fast co-hosts the National Prayer Breakfast. this breakfast was first cast by President Ei- Alison. Part of what makes service in the We are delighted to be here and we hope this senhower and the members of a small weekly House fascinating is all the different back- time together is a real blessing to you and breakfast group that met in the Senate and grounds of people elected to serve here in that you will continue to grow in your faith House. As they experienced the warmth and Washington. Most of you can remember a as we seek to grow in ours. Maybe this morn- strength of praying together, they decided to civics, a government or a social studies ing will inspire you to start your own local share the experience with the country and teacher who first taught how nations and prayer breakfast. eventually the world. people come together to make decisions. Senator Pryor: Thanks again for being Congressman Miller: That small group in Congressman Miller: The people of North here and if you could remember the Senate the Senate and its counterpart in the House Carolina sent a social studies teacher to rep- and senators in your prayers, we would continues to meet over five decades later. resent them here. For our first reading from greatly appreciate it. What we’re doing this morning is just a big the Holy Scripture, our friend and brother, Senator Sessions: Let me say Amen to public version of what we do in private as Representative Larry Kissell. that. God bless you, welcome. members of Congress every single week that Representative Larry Kissell: Mr. Presi- Congressman Miller: One of the messages Congress is in session. dent, good morning special guests. I will be that we hope you will take home from this Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: We are happy reading to you from the New Testament. breakfast is that members of Congress do to report that small groups like this have First I was asked to talk about briefly our pray. You can tell your friends back home sprung up in parliaments in almost 200 coun- best hour of the week as we refer to it in the you even saw one do it here. You also may tries. And many countries and regions of the House. This National Prayer Breakfast have read about the many caucuses that we world hold annual prayer breakfasts just like began, as you’ve already heard, with mem- have in the House, the Congressional Black this one. Isn’t it encouraging that people all bers of Congress meeting with President Ei- Caucus, a Pro Trade Caucus, the Renewal over the world with very different languages, senhower. Mr. President, we want to thank Energy Caucus, for example. cultures and ideas can be united in prayer? you for continuing this tradition, it is so im- Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: What you Congressman Miller: With us this morning portant. It is the best hour of the week when may not know is that we in the House have are the President of Equatorial Guinea, His members of the House can come together, what we call the Prayer Caucus, and we have Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo leave their burdens and cares at the door, asked its leader, Representative Randy and the President of Macedonia, His Excel- and fellowship, pray, laugh, talk and share. Forbes of Virginia, to lead us in our prayer lency Gjorge Ivanov. We’ve also received a It is the best hour of the week. I will be read- for national leaders. Randy. letter that I would like to read a couple of ing to you from Luke Chapter 24, verses 13 Representative Randy Forbes: Could you excerpts from, from his Majesty King through 16 and 28 through 31. You may recog- join me as we pray for the leaders of our Abdullah II to the National Prayer Break- nize this as the road to Emmaus story, a country please? Lord, today we thank you fast. time taking place right after the crucifixion that even in the darkest times of our lives ‘‘In the name of God, the compassionate, of Jesus. your light will guide our way. We thank you the merciful, Mr. President, my dear friends. ‘‘And, behold, two of them went that same that no matter how many times we ignore The National Prayer Breakfast brings to- day to a village called Emmaus, which was you, no matter how often we reject you, and gether people each year not only in fellow- from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. no matter how fervently we try to deny your ship but in earnest prayer that our genera- And they talked together of all these things very existence, you have never stopped tion may do God’s good will on earth. I am which had happened. And it came to pass, speaking to us. This morning, we thank you honored to join your endeavor by letter this that, while they communed together and for our country and for the leaders of our morning as I joined you in person just five reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went country. We pray that you will give them years ago. We are also linked not only by be- with them. But their eyes were holden that hope, strength and wisdom and measure lief but also, and more basically, our com- they should not know him.’’ enough to sustain those they lead. We pray mon humanity. However, it is only by truly ‘‘And they drew nigh unto the village, that you will not allow them to falter even understanding the best in our faiths and in whither they went: and he made as though when the earth seems to shake around them. our common humanity that we can serve he would have gone further. But they con- We pray that through the noise of the world, God and protect our children’s future. In this strained Him, saying, Abide with us: for it is they will discern your words. And we pray vein, Jordan has a long and proud heritage of toward evening, and the day is far spent. And that you give them a heart to defend the tolerance and moderation. Today Jordanians he went in to tarry with them. And it came right of our nation to trust in you. But, are working systematically and boldly to ex- to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took Lord, although we do not ask more of them pand the zone of understanding and dialogue bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave it than they can do, that is why this day we around the world.’’ to them. And their eyes were opened, and turn to you, as King Solomon did genera- Now as you might imagine, in our House they knew him; and he vanished out of their tions ago, and ask you, Lord, to heal our prayer breakfast we don’t all agree on every- sight.’’ land. We ask you to bless our leaders and we thing. In fact, we disagree strongly on many As we go through our walks of life, wheth- ask you to continue to bless the United of the issues of today’s time. But the beauty er we are followers of Jesus or even of an- States of America. Amen. of our prayer breakfast group is that we can other religion, it is through Jesus—his Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Since much pray together in spite of all of our dif- words, his action, his love—that we have a of what our government does is raise and

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He no more potent or effective force on good f began to reconcile the inevitable tensions earth than the power of story. There are that occur in such a situation. And so in this those precious few gifted artists who can 59TH NATIONAL PRAYER democratic, not secular democratic but shape the ideas in histories of the human BREAKFAST—PART II praying democratic, community God began struggle into the form that touches and to reconcile us together. And so we would transforms us all. We have one such artist HON. W. TODD AKIN get the one with the other and force them to among us this morning. Randall Wallace has OF MISSOURI shake their hands and to become reconciled touched audiences around the world with his and we maintained the peace and the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cinematic masterpieces such as ‘‘We Were munity spirit down there that way. And then Soldiers,’’ ‘‘Secretariat,’’ my favorite, Friday, July 29, 2011 we had the great miracle where the second ‘‘Pearl Harbor’’ and especially, Mr. AKIN. drill, the first one had passed us by, glanced ‘‘Braveheart,’’ a tribute to his Scottish an- Senator Kay Hagan: Thank you and good off a rock and broke in at exactly the right cestor, William Wallace. We look forward to morning. If I wasn’t here, and I was actually level, at exactly the right angle to enable receiving the power of the words he has cho- back in my home state of North Carolina on our rescue. And then of course you know the sen to share with us this morning. Please a Wednesday morning, I would attend a pray- rest of the story—52 days of surviving down welcome Randall Wallace. there but now in touch with the outside er breakfast with a small group of women at Mr. Randall Wallace: Mr. President, Mrs. my church. And I have asked them today to world. At last we were able to eat. We got Obama, Mr. Vice President, members of Con- pray for you and to lift all of you up in pray- our beef steaks that we wanted, and we got gress, international guests, all of you here er and to pray for peace. I do want to read all our medication. And then, this was the from the Old Testament, Isaiah chapter 40 greatest blessing of all that came down that today, it is a great honor for me to be with verses 28 through 31. small pipe, small Bibles, because those you. ‘‘Have you not known? Have you not fitted. They came down, and I then had a An introduction like this sort of covers me heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Bible to speak from, and I could preach more with Hollywood glory, and whenever I am in- creator of the ends of the earth. He does not powerfully and profoundly from the very troduced that way I feel compelled to tell a faint or grow weary. His understanding is un- word of God. There was one Bible for each story that relates exactly how glamorous I searchable. He gives power to the faint and man with his name on it. There is so much to tell you, dear folk. am. My first big break in Hollywood was strengthens the powerless. Even youth will when I was promoted to producer and sent to faint and be weary and the young will fall And finally that day came when we were res- cued. And even before we went up, I encour- take over a television show that was in trou- exhausted but those who wait for the Lord ble. The ratings were low, the actors were shall renew their strength. They shall mount aged them to get on their knees and pray one unhappy, and unhappiest of all was a gor- up with wings like eagles. They shall run and final time. Some wanted to dive into the cap- geous young woman who had been Miss Uni- not be weary and they shall walk and not sule and get out immediately. But we said, faint.’’ no, hold it, wait one moment: we’re going to verse. So, before I went out to meet them, I Congressman Miller: Sometimes as busy pray first. We had that final time of prayer bought what I considered the essential piece people we say that we are buried in our together. I said to them, brethren, we pray of equipment for a producer: a strap to hold work. Our next presenter knows the literal to our God in a desperate situation, and he my sunglasses so they could dangle around meaning of the term. Along with 32 other answered our prayers. So now we wish to my neck. My plan was to walk up, say, ‘‘Hi, miners, he endured 69 days half a mile under pray and thank God and bless God for all the I’m Randall Wallace,’’ snap off my sun- ground in a Chilean mine. The world mar- help from all over the world. We blessed the glasses, make my point, and then close with veled at the technological achievement of capsule and thanked God for the work that a dramatic flourish by putting them on their rescue. so many had put into it—the many authori- again. I figured the actors would love it. So Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Our guest ties, politicians, our very President who I walked up to Miss Universe, said ‘‘Hi, I’m today brings us the story of how God pro- committed himself sparing no expense or ef- Randall Wallace,’’ snapped off my glasses fort to make sure we were found. And then tected and encouraged them until their res- and said, ‘‘I know you’re not happy. You cue. Please welcome the man who led those came that great day when we began to come haven’t been given enough to do. But I’m in miners in worship and prayer throughout up one by one—which it seems all of you saw, charge of this show now—the writing, direct- those dark and fearful days, Jose Enriquez. and the whole world was watching. We felt Translating for Jose will be the chaplain of the best way to express what we were feeling ing, everything. So if you have any prob- the President of Chile, Reverend Alfred Coo- was to wear this t-shirt that we sent to be lems, you come to me.’’ And I snapped my per. [Applause] made, it said: ‘‘Thank you God. Thank you sunglasses back on. But while I was talking, [Mr. Jose Enriquez] Lord Jesus. Thank you for having saved us.’’ I’d been fidgeting with my tie, and I did this. Mr. Cooper translating for Mr. Enriquez: And then we came out to hug our wives and There is no fallback position from that po- First of all, greeting to President Obama and loved ones. Glory to God! sition. A friend told me it may have been the all present, government authorities and Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: We know of first time in Hollywood history that an ac- church authorities. My name is Jose course that the President does not run the tress wondered whom she would have to se- Enriquez. I thank God for being in this place. government alone but draws the greatest tal- duce to get out of a job. I have come to give a testimony of what God ent from the 50 states to serve the people. did in that mine of San Jose. On the 5th of Tom Vilsack previously served as the Gov- Movies are arguably America’s most influ- August, we were surprised by a rock fall and ernor of the State of Iowa and serves our na- ential export—but guys like me don’t seem an explosion, and we had to organize our- tion as our Secretary of Agriculture. the obvious choice to speak at a prayer selves down there to face this crisis. We had Congressman Miller: To pray for the lead- breakfast. When I was directing ‘‘We Were many difficulties, but we were able to over- ers of the world, Secretary Tom Vilsack. Soldiers’’ at Fort Benning, Georgia, I found come them. Organizing ourselves into a Secretary Tom Vilsack: Let us bow our time one weekend to drive over to visit democratic community, we voted 50 plus one heads and pray to the God who comforts us former President Carter’s Sunday lesson at for every major decision and we went along and watches over us. For our world leaders, his home church in Plains. I asked a friend with it. We realized, however, that we only our prayer is for them to remember and to who knew the Carters to save me a seat, and had one alternative and that was God, him- live the beatitudes. Blessed are the leaders when I arrived, I found the seat was right who are poor in spirit for theirs is the king- self. We were different creeds and different next to Rosalyn Carter. Apparently, Mrs. dom of heaven. Blessed are the leaders who churches, so I got them all in a circle and Carter, gracious Southern lady that she is, are meek, for they and their people shall pos- began to teach the miners how to pray with had wanted to be sure I felt at home. I sat ses the earth. Blessed are the leaders who participative prayer. We made sure that each down and Mr. Carter asked the congregation one, in his own way, could pray and partici- mourn, for they and their people shall be to open their pew Bibles to a passage that pate. And as we prayed, we began to know comforted. Blessed are the leaders who hun- was the subject of his lesson. Now I grew up the presence and blessing of God among us ger and thirst for justice, for they and their down in the mine. We were strengthened and people shall be satisfied. Blessed are the in Baptist churches, and I was familiar with our spirits were revived. leaders who are merciful, for they and their the passage he was about to read. So I took We had some serious problems. We had people shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the the chance to open the hymn book to check very little food—for three days only, we had leaders who are clean of heart, for they and on the lyrics of a hymn I was thinking of no water and we had to sort out the jobs like their people shall see God. And blessed are using in our film. And as I was thumbing repairing the electrics and the piping. So we the leaders who are peacemakers, for they through the hymn book, Mrs. Carter touched decided that, unless we prayed and God did a and their people shall be called Children of my arm and handed me her Bible, opened to miracle, there would be no way out. And that God. Blessed are the leaders who suffer per- the right passage. And I realized in that mo- became our daily hope and comfort as we secution for justice sake, for theirs is the ment that Mrs. Carter had logically assumed

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I was worn with use, marked with joy and tears. promotion . . . until one day the family- afraid they would see me come apart, as I Imagine what it would bring on e-bay. owned company he had worked for twenty had seen my father come apart, and it would To prepare myself, I’ve studied the speech- years was sold to a professional investment be something they could never forget. es of those who have preceded me in this po- group who knew nothing about the business I got down on my knees; I had nowhere else sition in past years. The causes they’ve ad- itself but who believed it would prosper if to go. And I prayed a simple prayer. I said vocated from this podium are vital, and I they fired all the old guys and hired cheaper ‘‘Lord, all I care about right now are those have no way to compete with their accom- younger guys. My father was one of the old boys. And maybe they don’t need to grow up plishments or their eloquence. So this morn- guys. He was 38. I’ve always wondered if my in a house with a tennis court and a swim- ing I’d like to do something that as nearly as father lived his life hungry for the father ming pool. Maybe they need a little house I can tell is unprecedented for a keynote ad- he’d never had; his own father had died be- with one bathroom, or no bathrooms at all. dress at the National Prayer Breakfast. I’d fore he was born—the grandfather he’d told Maybe they need to see what a man does like to speak about . . . prayer. I’m not a me about was my mother’s father, not his. when he gets knocked down, the way my fa- philosopher. I’m not a preacher. I’m a story- He had never been fired from anything. The ther showed me. But I pray, if I go down, let teller. Like Jesus. As nearly as I can tell, strongest and best man I ever knew, and he me go down not on my knees, but with my that is my only similarity to Him. Actually had a complete breakdown. flag flying.’’ there is one other: I too have cried out, ‘‘My While he was in the hospital, my sister and And I got up and I began to write the words God, why have you forsaken me.’’ I were farmed out to relatives. For awhile, that led to ‘‘Braveheart.’’ I’ve lived a life of tremendous privilege. I we lived in a house that had no indoor Great writers like Robert Frost and Jane grew up just down the road from here, in plumbing. When I told my father about that Austin have said that an ending that does Lynchburg, Virginia. Virginians are a right- he said, ‘‘Well . . . rich people have a canopy not surprise the writer won’t surprise the eous and sober people, too proud to tell a lie. over their beds—and we’ve got a can of pee reader. When I wrote about William Wallace But I was born in Tennessee. My father was under ours.’’ And that’s when I knew my standing on a battle field ready to die for born in Lizard Lick, Tennessee. The men in daddy would be all right. what he believed, I felt it and when I came to my father’s family are Alton, Elton, Dalton, The last sale he had made for his old com- the end I wept. Lymon, Gleaman, Herman, Thurman and pany was for 90,000 dollars—in 1961. The first Was that moment of prayer the single de- Clyde. They called Clyde, Pete. Nobody knew sale he made when he started his next job termining factor in the arc of my whole life? why. was for 90 cents. Working one hundred hours Of course not. My teacher and mentor in col- When I was a child I suffered from attacks a week, he clawed his way back to success. lege, the great Thomas Langford, of Duke of asthma so severe that I couldn’t breathe God Bless America. And God bless my University, once told us in class that no de- at all, and I had the real sense that if I pan- Daddy. He told me that I could go to college cision in our lives stands alone; the trajec- icked I would die. Grandmother would hold anywhere—something he and my mother had tory of all other decisions we’ve ever made me in her lap all night long, and she would never gotten a chance to do. I chose the most points our direction for the future. sing to me, and tell me stories from her expensive place possible—and he was so Our lives are unfolding stories, they are childhood, and from the Bible. And she would proud. But when I graduated, I didn’t want moving pictures. If we took a freeze frame of look into my eyes, and she would smile. And to be a doctor or a lawyer, I wanted to be a Golgotha, on the day that Jesus was cru- I don’t look at blue eyes to this day without writer. I wanted to tell the kind of stories cified, and showed that picture to anyone un- seeing hers. that would let a young man know who his familiar with the story and asked them to And as I grew older, I found her looking at ancestors were, and who he might be. The judge who the victor was in that scene, me in a different way—quietly, distantly, kind of story that might keep a child alive they’d be unlikely to say: ‘‘The one hanging and so I asked her, ‘‘Grandmother, why are through a long night. on the cross in the middle.’’ you looking at me that way?’’ And she an- It was from that cross that Jesus cried, swered, ‘‘You remind me of Rufe.’’ Rufe was f ‘‘My God! Why have you forsaken me?’’ her husband—my grandfather—who had died 59TH NATIONAL PRAYER That cry does not amaze me. What does before I was born. Of course, I became hun- BREAKFAST—PART III amaze me is that while one of the two gry to learn about him, so I asked my father thieves hanging on either said of Jesus to tell me what he was like, and he told me mocked Him, the other acknowledged the this story. HON. PAUL C. BROUN justice of his fate and asked Jesus for help; During the Great Depression my grand- OF GEORGIA and Jesus, in the agonies of crucifixion, told father, who was a farmer, decided to open a him, ‘‘Today you will be with me in Para- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country store to feed his family. There was dise.’’ That does more than amaze me. It no wood to be had and no money to buy any, Friday, July 29, 2011 makes me believe that any power that could but he found a wrecked riverboat on the Mr. BROUN. enable Jesus to say that, then, could do any- shore of the Tennessee River, and he thing. salvaged that wood to build his store. But he My first job was in Nashville at a theme And it seems to me that Jesus’ response is needed cash to buy the stock to sell, and park, managing a live show that featured the answer to every prayer that thief never there was one place in town that paid cash barnyard animals playing musical instru- prayed. If God is God, then God knows our for labor, and that was the plant where they ments. I’m not making this up. I had a piano prayers whether we pray them or not. froze huge blocks of ice, and men would pick playing pig, named Pigarace. I had a duck So why pray the prayers? To me, it’s not them up with tongs and sling them up onto that played the drum named Bert because God needs to know my prayers, but wagons so they could sell them to farmers Bachquack. You can imagine how proud my because I do. whose homes had no electricity. My grand- parents were. Prayer sifts us like sand. Take any mo- father was the only white man who did that I had my embarrassments and my set- ment of our lives; take this one. Here, in a job; all the rest were what they then called backs, but I kept writing. I moved to Los An- room resonant with power. Did we come this ‘‘colored’’ men. geles. I got an opportunity in television. I morning because we want to feel a closeness So his first day on the job, the supervisor, married. We had two beautiful sons. I had to power? Do we come before God because another white man, approached my grand- purpose in my life, and I worked like I’d seen what we truly want is to use the ultimate father and told him, ‘‘Listen, I just want you my father work, with pride and with passion. power we imagine God has? Or do we fall to to know, all I got on this crew besides you is I’d won a multi-year contract with a thriv- our knees to admit the truth of our weak- a bunch of . . . Colored men, and I cuss at ing company. I bought an old home and re- ness—and stand again, in the strength of ‘em to make ‘em work. So if I forget myself modeled it; I was promoted to producer. Ex- that truth? and I call you an S.O.B., don’t pay me no cept for an occasional mishap with my tie, Jesus said the truth will set us free, and He mind, I don’t mean nothin’ by it, that’s just life was sweet. said the truth is: God is love. the way I am.’’ And my grandfather looked Then the Writer’s Guild went out on It seems to me that the prayer that comes at the supervisor and said, ‘‘I understand strike, which caused the company I worked from Love is the prayer that goes to God. completely. And I just want you to know for to void its contract with me. The strike My father once told me a story of a man that if you do forget yourself, and you call went on forever, and when it was over the drowning in the ocean. He cried out, ‘‘Oh me an S.O.B., and I hit you in the face with company was barely there anymore. I was God! If you save me, I will spend the rest of a claw hammer, don’t pay me no mind, I out of work, my savings were gone. No one my life in serving You!’’ A few moments don’t mean nothin’ by it, that’s just the way would return my phone calls—I’m sure that’s later a boat appeared and he was pulled from I am.’’ never happened where you work. the water, and on the way back to shore the And in that one story I understood exactly I kept trying, of course. I was always good man lifted his eyes to heaven and said, Of who my grandfather was, and exactly who I at trying. But one day I was sitting at my course You do understand that I meant ‘‘in

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And she and in a panic, one man lifting up the flag rights and aspirations of the Egyptian people has organized prayer circles for me all and running back toward the enemy can will be realized and that a better day will around the country. She started small with rally a whole army, and no one but God dawn over Egypt and throughout the world. her own Bible study group, but once I started knows what will happen, and when. For almost 60 years going back to Presi- running for President, and she heard what What if prayer is the way to glimpse God’s dent Eisenhower, this gathering has been at- they were saying about me on cable, she felt true intentions—the divine purpose for each tended by our President. It’s a tradition that the need to pray harder. By the time I was of us? I’m no theologian. I’m not looking for I’m proud to uphold, not only as a fellow be- elected President, she said, ‘‘I just couldn’t logic; I’m only trying to find an under- liever but as an elected leader whose entry keep up on my own. I was having to pray standing for my experience that prayer mat- into public service was actually through the eight, nine times a day just for you.’’ So she ters. Does it change the mind of God? I don’t church. This may come as a surprise, for as enlisted help from around the country. know. I can only tell you that it changes me. some of you know, I did not come from a par- It’s also comforting to know that people When I was a boy we sang a hymn called ticularly religious family. My father, who I are praying for you who don’t always agree ‘‘Footsteps of Jesus.’’ Not everyone grew up barely knew—I only met once for a month in with you. Tom Coburn, for example, is here. as I did. I’m sometimes described as a rarity, my entire life—was said to be a non-believer He is not only a dear friend but also a broth- a filmmaker who might speak freely about throughout his life. er in Christ. We came into the Senate at the prayer. But really I’m not so unusual. All of My mother, whose parents were Baptist same time. Even though we are on opposite us dreamers in Hollywood are keenly aware and Methodist, grew up with a certain skep- sides of a whole bunch of issues, part of what of the falseness of fame, the fleeting nature ticism about organized religion, and she usu- has bound us together is a shared faith, a of beauty, the illusions of power. And when I ally only took me to church on Easter and recognition that we pray to and serve the pray with or for my friends, my first concern Christmas—sometimes. And yet my mother same God. And I keep praying that God will is not whether they follow the footsteps of was also one of the most spiritual people show him the light and he will vote with me Jesus, but whether I do. that I ever knew. She was somebody who was once in a while. It’s going to happen, Tom. A If I’ve led you to believe my life is any ex- instinctively guided by the Golden Rule and ray of light is going to beam down. ample of righteousness, then maybe you’re who nagged me constantly about the home- My Christian faith then has been a sus- not familiar with the Tennessee talent for spun values of her Kansas upbringing, values taining force for me over these last few stretching the truth. And even if I could like honesty and hard work and kindness and years. All the more so, when Michelle and I have stolen Mrs. Carter’s Bible, I couldn’t fair play. have kept it. You might own the pages but And it’s because of her that I came to un- hear our faith questioned from time to time, you don’t own the Bible until you’ve lived it. derstand the equal worth of all men and all we are reminded that ultimately what mat- Some of you here lead nations. Some of women, and the imperatives of an ethical life ters is not what other people say about us you here lead the world. All of us here have and the necessity to act on your beliefs. And but whether we’re being true to our con- one heart inside us, and it is in that one it’s because of her example and guidance science and true to our God. ‘‘Seek first his heart where the whole battle is fought. that despite the absence of a formal religious Kingdom and his righteousness and all these There are as many ways to approach the upbringing my earliest inspirations for a life things will be given to you as well.’’ great questions of life as there are people on of service ended up being the faith leaders of As I travel across the country folks often the earth. But every one of us must stand the civil rights movement. ask me—what is it that I pray for? And like alone before all that made us, and all that There was, of course, Martin Luther King most of you, my prayers sometimes are gen- we have been, and that we might be. And and the Baptist leaders, the ways in which eral: ‘‘Lord, give me the strength to meet dying in your bed, many years from now, they helped those who had been subjugated the challenges of my office.’’ Sometimes would you not trade all the days from that to make a way out of no where, and trans- they’re specific: ‘‘Lord, give me patience as I day to this for one chance, just one chance, form a nation through the force of love. watch Malia go to her first dance where to open your heart before God Almighty, and There are also Catholic leaders like Father there will be boys. Lord, have that skirt get to tell Him, ‘‘I will lose my life, and I will Theodore Heshburg and Jewish leaders like longer as she travels to that dance.’’ find it by loving in all the ways You lead my Rabi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Muslim lead- But while I petition God for a whole range heart to love.’’ ers and Hindu leaders. Their call to fix what of things, there are a few common themes You have a prayer, pray it. Amen. was broken in our world, a call routed in that do occur. The first category of prayer Congressman Miller: Thank you, Randall. faith, is what led me just a few years out of comes out of the urgency of the Old Testa- Thank you for inspiring all of us. And now it college to sign up as a community organizer ment prophets and the Gospel itself. I pray is my honor to introduce my President, our for a group of churches on the Southside of for my ability to help those who are strug- President, the President of the United States Chicago. And it was through that experience gling. Christian tradition teaches that one of America. We have an expression in Florida working with pastors and laypeople trying to day the world will be turned right side up that you can walk shoulder to shoulder with heal the wounds of hurting neighborhoods and everything will return as it should be. someone even if you don’t see eye to eye. that I came to know Jesus Christ for myself But until that day, we’re called to work on That’s the prayerful spirit in which we gath- and embrace Him as my Lord the Savior. behalf of a God that shows justice and mercy er today. It is the genius of our founders that Now, that was over 20 years ago. And like and compassion to the most vulnerable. we have one President at a time and it is the all of us, my faith journey has had its twists f higher genius of the Scriptures that we are and turns. It hasn’t always been a straight to pray for our leaders that we may all lead line. I have thanked God for the joys of par- 59TH NATIONAL PRAYER quiet and peaceable lives. Mr. President, enthood and Michelle’s willingness to put up BREAKFAST—PART IV first we thank you for your attendance and with me. In the wake of failures and dis- the strong support that you have given this appointments, I have questioned what God event and all of the activities that surround had in store for me and have been reminded HON. MIKE McINTYRE it. I speak for all members of Congress here that God’s plans for us may not always OF NORTH CAROLINA and for millions across our country and match our own short-sided desires. And let IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around the world, we pray for you each day me tell you, these past two years, they have as you lead our country. Ladies and gentle- deepened my faith. The presidency has a Friday, July 29, 2011 men, the President of the United States, funny way of making a person feel the need Mr. MCINTYRE. Barack Obama. to pray. Abe Lincoln said, as many of you President Barack Obama: Thank you so know, ‘‘I have been driven to my knees many We’ve seen a lot of hardship these past two much. To the co-chairs, Jeff and Ann; to all times by the overwhelming conviction that I years. Not a day passes when I don’t get a the members of Congress who are here, the have no place else to go.’’ letter from somebody or meet someone who distinguished guests who have traveled so far Fortunately, I’m not alone in my prayers. is out of work, or has lost their home or are to be here this morning; to Randall for your My pastor friends like Joel Hunter and T.D. without health care. The story Randall told wonderful stories and powerful prayer; to all Jakes come over to the Oval Office every about his father—that’s a story that a whole who are here providing testimony, thank you once in a while to pray with me and to pray lot of Americans have gone through over so much for having me and Michelle here. We for the nation. The chapel at Camp David these past couple of years. are blessed to be here. has provided consistent respite for fellow- Sometimes I can’t help right away. Some- I want to begin by just saying a word to ship. The director of our Faith-based and times what I can do to try to improve the Mark Kelly, who’s here. We have been pray- Neighborhood Partnership’s office, Joshua economy or to curb foreclosures or to help ing for Mark’s wife, Gabby Giffords, for DuBois, a young minister himself, starts my deal with the health care system—sometimes many days now. But I want Gabby and Mark morning off with meditations from Scrip- it seems so distant and so remote, so pro- and their entire family to know that we are ture. foundly inadequate to the enormity of the with them for the long haul, and God is with Most of all, I’ve got friends around the need. And it is my faith, then, that Biblical them for the long haul. country—some who I know, some who I don’t injunction to serve the least of these, that

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We all can, and that somehow God will buttress listen and reinforce our existing biases, it’s hope you have something powerful to think these efforts. useful to go back to Scripture to remind our- about and apply to your leadership chal- It also helps to know that none of us are selves that none of us has all the answers— lenges wherever you may live. alone in answering this call. It’s being taken none of us, no matter what our political Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Prayer is a up each and every day by so many of you— party or our station in life. powerful thing because we all are connected back home, your churches, your temples and The full breadth of human knowledge is to a powerful loving God. We are all brought synagogues, your fellow congregants—so like a grain of sand in God’s hands. There are to this place and this moment for a reason many faith groups across this great country some mysteries in this world we cannot fully and it is our responsibility to figure out of ours. comprehend. As it is written in Job, ‘‘God’s what we can do to spread the message of I came upon a group recently called char- voice thunders in marvelous ways. He does hope and faith we received today. One of the ity: water, a group that supports clean water great things beyond our understandings.’’ things we perhaps all have noticed is that in projects overseas. This is a project that was The challenge I find then is to balance this the world that God has made almost always started by a former night club promoter uncertainty, this humility with the need to where there is tragedy, there is also a release named Scott Harrison who grew weary of liv- fight for deeply held convictions, to be open of great love. People across the country and ing only for himself and feeling like he to other points of view but firm in our core around the world have been focused on the wasn’t following Christ as well as he should. principles. And I pray for this wisdom every terrible senseless shooting 26 days ago in And because of Scott’s good work, charity: day. Tucson. It has made us all ask, why, and ex- water has helped 1.7 million people get ac- I pray that God will show me and all of us amine what we can do to make the world cess to clean water. And in the next 10 years, the limits of our understanding, and open where such things don’t happen. he plans to make clean water accessible to a our ears and our hearts to our brothers and Congressman Miller: Most of us have said our prayers for the life and the recovery of hundred million more. That’s the kind of sisters with different points of view; that all of the victims and especially our col- promoting we need more of, and that’s the such reminders of our shared hopes and our league Gabby Giffords. This morning we get kind of faith that moves mountains. And shared dreams and our shared limitations as to pray with her husband Captain Mark there are stories like that scattered across children of God will reveal a way forward Kelly. Captain, we thank you for your own this room, of people who have taken it upon that we can travel together. service to our country. As a member of the themselves to make a difference. And the last recurrent theme, one that United States Navy and as an astronaut, we Now, sometimes faith groups can do the binds all prayers together, is that I might thank you for being here to lead us in our work of caring for the least of these on their walk closer with God and make that walk closing prayer. own; sometimes they need a partner, wheth- my first and most important task. Captain Mark Kelly: Congresswoman Kirk- er it’s in business or government. And that’s In our own lives it’s easy to be consumed patrick, Congressman Miller, thank you for by our daily worries and our daily concerns. why my administration has taken a fresh inviting me here today. I am not so sure I And it is even easier at a time when every- look at the way we organize with faith can thank you for having me follow Jose groups, the way we work with faith groups body is busy, everybody is stressed and ev- Enriquez, Randall Wallace and the President through our Office of Faith-based and Neigh- erybody—our culture—is obsessed with of the United States, though. What allowed borhood Partnerships. wealth and power and celebrity. And often it me to be here today, I think, is Gabby’s con- And through that office, we’re expanding takes a brush with hardship or tragedy to dition. It continues to improve. Every day the way faith groups can partner with our shake us out of that, to remind us of what she gets a little bit better and the neuro- government. We’re helping them feed more matters most. surgeons and neurologists tell me that that kids who otherwise would go hungry. We’re We see an aging parent wither under a long is a great sign. The slope of that curve is helping fatherhood groups get dads the sup- illness, or we lose a daughter or a husband in very important. It is good to be here at an port they need to be there for their children. Afghanistan, we watch a gunman open fire at event that has become such an important We’re working with non-profits to improve a supermarket—and we remember how fleet- part of our national dialogue. As you can the lives of people around the world. And ing life can be. And we ask ourselves how we imagine, the last month has been the hardest we’re doing it in ways that are aligned with have treated others, whether we’ve told our time of my life and the hardest time of my our constitutional principles. And in this family and friends how much we love them. family’s life. It was on January 8th, just four work, we intend to expand it in the days And it’s in these moments, when we feel weeks ago on Saturday, that Gabby’s life and ahead, rooted in the notions of partnership most intensely our mortality and our own my life have forever been changed. And we and justice and the imperatives to help the flaws and the sins of the world, that we most are not the only ones; the shooting has cost poor. desperately seek to touch the face of God. other families dearly. Gabby’s community in Of course, there are some needs that re- So my prayer this morning is that we Tucson, my community in Tucson, the peo- quire more resources than faith groups have might seek His face not only in those mo- ple of Tucson are suffering. Suffering deeply, at their disposal. There’s only so much a ments, but each and every day; and every but suffering together. When something like church can do to help all the families in day as we go through the hustle and bustle of this happens it’s natural to think, how? Why need—all those who need help making a our lives, whether it’s in Washington or Hol- could this happen? Why were six people mortgage payment, or avoiding foreclosure, lywood or anywhere in between, that we killed? Why was a nine year old girl, an inno- or making sure their child can go to college. might every so often rise above the here and cent child, killed who just wanted to meet There is only so much that a non-profit can now and kneel before the Eternal; that we her Congresswoman? Why was Gabby shot do to help a community rebuild in the wake might remember, Kaye, the fact that those through her head and left barely clinging to of disaster. There is only so much the pri- who wait on the Lord will soar on wings like life? We can’t ever know the answers to vate sector will do to help folks who are des- eagles, they will run and not be wary and these questions. We won’t. But, thankfully, perately sick get the care that they need. they will walk and not faint. miraculously, Gabby survives. And that’s why I continue to believe that When I wake in the morning, I wait on the I was telling Gabby just the other night, in a caring and in a just society, government Lord, and I ask Him to give me the strength two nights ago that maybe this event, this must have a role to play; that our values, to do right by our country and its people. terrible event, was fate. I hadn’t been a big our love and our charity must find expres- And when I go to bed at night I wait on the believer in fate until recently. I thought the sion, not just in our families, not just in our Lord and ask him to forgive me my sins, and world just spins and the clock just ticks and places of work and our places of worship, but look after my family and the American peo- things happen for no particular reason. also in our government and in our politics. ple, and make me an instrument of His will. President Lincoln was a big believer in fate. Over the past two years, the nature of I say these prayers hoping they will be an- He said ‘‘the Almighty has His own pur- these obligations, the proper role of govern- swered, and I say these prayers knowing that poses.’’ He believed that there was a larger ment has obviously been the subject of enor- I must work and must sacrifice and must plan. I can only hope and I told Gabby the mous controversy. And the debates have serve to see them answered. But I also say other night that maybe it is possible that been fierce as one side’s version of compas- these prayers knowing that the act of prayer this is just one small part of that same plan. sion and community may be interpreted by itself is a source of strength. It is a reminder That this event, horrible and tragic, was not the other side as an oppressive and irrespon- that our time on Earth is not just about us; merely random, that maybe something good sible expansion of the state or an unaccept- that when we open ourselves to the possi- can come from all this. Maybe, it’s our re- able restriction on individual freedom. bility that God might have a larger purpose sponsibility. Maybe it’s your responsibility That’s why a second recurring theme in for our lives, there is a chance that some- to see that something does. my prayers is a prayer for humility. God an- how, in ways that we may never fully know, As many of you know, I’m an astronaut. swered this prayer for me early on by having God will use us well. I’ve been fortunate on three separate occa- me marry Michelle. Because whether it’s re- May the Lord bless you and keep you, and sions in my life to look down at this planet minding me of a chore undone, or ques- may He bless this country that we love. from space. We orbit the earth at about near- tioning the wisdom of watching my third [Song by Alison Krauss] ly the same distance that Washington is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29JY8.009 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 from my home in West Orange, New Jersey— OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2417 ‘‘BETTER Efficient light bulbs decrease the level of but from space far above that traffic on the USE OF LIGHT BULBS ACT’’ harmful air pollution by 100 million tons of car- New Jersey Turnpike, you have an entirely bon pollution per year. That is the equivalent different perspective of life on our planet. HON. LAURA RICHARDSON to the emissions of 17 million cars. H.R. 2417 It’s humbling to see the earth as God cre- OF CALIFORNIA would dismantle what have proven to be suc- ated it in the context of God’s vast universe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessful efforts at reducing harmful emissions Many of you may also know that my twin associated with much-needed energy produc- Friday, July 29, 2011 brother Scott is also an astronaut. And tion and job creation. through this very difficult time, he has been Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I am com- Finally, and most importantly, H.R. 2417 will aboard the International Space Station. It’s pelled to rise in strong opposition to H.R. impede new job creation in America. The new a really tough place to be when your twin 2417, the ‘‘Better Use of Light Bulbs Act.’’ I brother and your family, and the nation, is standards that H.R. 2417 would repeal are al- oppose the ‘‘Bulb Act’’ because it is costly to going through something that is so difficult. ready prompting manufacturers to build new He was asked by several journalists what it’s taxpayers, harmful to the environment and an U.S. plants. Nationally, more than 2,000 jobs been like to be so far away and unable to re- impediment to technological innovation. In have already been created at new factories turn to his family during this time, and I short, H.R. 2417, the ‘‘Bulb’’ act should be re- across the country, including Pennsylvania, think what he said bears repeating. Scott jected. It is unnecessary and, to put it simply, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida and my home said, ‘‘What we do here in space is incredibly not a bright idea. state, California. We need to adopt policies challenging. Our country faces a lot of chal- Mr. Speaker, this legislation is a thinly veiled that will create jobs, not jeopardize them as lenges and the way we address those chal- attempt to reverse the advances made by the H.R. 2417 does. lenges is through teamwork. And I’d like to ‘‘Energy Independence and Security Act,’’ Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2417 is a dim idea that see more teamwork with more people not passed by the Democratic controlled 111th should not see the light of day. Because I am only in government but everyone in meeting Congress. In fact, the original 2007 light bulb focused on spurring innovation, conserving en- the challenges our country faces. Hopefully efficiency language was co-sponsored by Rep. if anything good can come from this, it’s ergy, protecting the environment and creating UPTON, R–Mich., and then-House Speaker that we learn to work better together.’’ jobs, I strongly oppose H.R. 2417, and urge Scott concluded by saying, ‘‘We are better Dennis Hastert, Ill. Of the 95 Republicans who my colleagues to do likewise. than this. We must do better.’’ My brother is originally voted for the new energy standards f right, I know we will do better, and I know in 2007, 55 of them remain in office, including that prayer must be part of that effort. the current chair of the Energy and Commerce PERSONAL EXPLANATION One morning when Gabby was still in Tuc- Committee and several members of the Re- son at the Tucson University Medical Cen- publican leadership. House Energy and Com- HON. ADAM SMITH ter, I was outside visiting that memorial merce Chairman FRED UPTON and Republican OF WASHINGTON that just sprung up on the grass in front of leaders CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS, PETER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the hospital. It isn’t a formal religious site ROSKAM and PETE SESSIONS. It was a good but there is a lot of religious material that idea then and is a good idea now. I was proud Friday, July 29, 2011 people left there on the lawn—Bibles, angels, to vote for that bill and oppose this effort to Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on prayers. And the people of Arizona have undo it. Friday, July 22, and Monday, July 25, 2011, I turned that place into a place of prayer, a Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Energy and Independ- was unable to be present for recorded votes pilgrimage site. On that particular morning ence Act’’ did not ban incandescent bulbs; it due to a family commitment. I request the there was no wind, there were candles burn- spurred innovation and economic growth. This record show that had I been present, I would ing on the lawn, hundreds of them, and it growth is put at risk by H.R. 2417. In my have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 629 (on was like stepping into a church, a place with home state of California, light bulb standards heaven itself as a ceiling. That reminded me passage of H.R. 2551), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote that you don’t need a church, a temple or a have spurred innovation and economic growth. No. 630 (on agreeing to the resolution H. Res. mosque to pray. You don’t even need a build- It does this not by banning incandescent 363), and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 631 (on ing or walls or even an altar. You pray where bulbs, but rather investing in innovative tech- approving the journal). you are. You pray when God is there in your nologies such as advanced incandescent, f heart and prayer isn’t just asking, it’s also compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and light- listening for answers and expressing grati- emitting diodes (LEDS). These policies trans- TRIBUTE TO PIETRO SAMBI, tude, which I’ve done a lot lately. late into significant cost savings for American APOSTOLIC NUNCIOTO TO THE U.S. With that, I’d like to conclude with a pray- households; H.R. 2417 does not. er that my wife’s Rabbi, Rabbi Stephanie Second, the energy efficiency standards HON. JOHN B. LARSON Aaron who married us, said over Gabby’s threatened by H.R. 2417 translate into huge OF CONNECTICUT hospital bed on the first night when this hap- cost savings for Americans. The standards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pened on January 8. Rabbi Aaron said, and would save American families, businesses and Friday, July 29, 2011 this is my prayer: the country more than $12.5 billion annually, ‘‘In the name of God, our God of Israel, reducing Americans’ energy costs by an aver- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it may Michael, God’s angel, messenger of com- age of 7 percent or about $85 per household is with a heavy heart that I rise today to inform passion, watch over your right side. May Ga- each year. In California, standards have al- my colleagues of the recent passing of The briel, God’s angel, messenger of strength and ready resulted in tens of billions of dollars in Most Reverend Pietro Sambi, who was the Tit- courage, be on your left. And before you, utility bill savings for its citizens. ular Archbishop of Bellicastrum and the Apos- guiding your path, Uriel, God’s angel of Studies have documented that energy effi- tolic Nuncio to the United States, on July 27 light, and behind you, supporting you, stands cient bulbs would save the average California at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He Raphael, God’s angel of healing. And over your head surrounding you is the presence of household $125 a year, while the reliance on was 73 years old. the Divine.’’ inefficient bulbs would cost consumers $35.6 Archbishop Sambi was born in Sogliano at million in unnecessary and unreasonably high- Rubicone (Forli-Cesena), Italy on the 27th day Thank you. God bless you and please, of June, 1938. He was a respected scholar please, please continue to keep Gabby’s er electricity bills. thoughts and prayers in your heart, it is Mr. Speaker, this bill is harmful to the envi- who had doctorates in both theology and really helping. Thank you. ronment. The efficiency standards that H.R. canon law and spoke Italian, English, French 2417 would repeal have been shown to re- and Spanish. He was ordained to the priest- Congressman Miller: I would ask that you duce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. hood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San all remain in your places to allow the Presi- dent and the First Lady to depart. Thank Thus, it is not surprising that H.R. 2417 is Marino-Montefeltro on March 14, 1964, and you so much for coming Mr. President and strongly opposed by environmental groups like began his distinguished career in the diplo- thank you for bringing Mrs. Obama with you Environment America, the Environmental De- matic service of the Vatican’s Secretariat of today. fense Fund, and the Natural Resources De- State in 1969. Congresswoman Kirkpatrick: Jeff, it’s been fense Fund. They understand the detrimental, His overseas assignments included sen- quite a morning, and thank you again for long-term effects that a repeal of H.R. 2417 sitive postings to Cameroon, Cuba, Algeria, being co-chair with me on this. Thank you would have on our environment, and what that Nicaragua, Belgium, India, Indonesia and Cy- and God bless you and now go and make means for the quality of life of our children and prus. In 2000, Archbishop Sambi led discus- peace. families nationwide. sions with Israeli religious and political leaders

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K29JY8.009 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 29, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1455 orchestrating Pope John Paul II’s historic visit Throughout his career in education, he ice. His dedication to defending our Republic to Jerusalem. As the Papal representative to taught mainstream and special education to was proven again when he recently reenlisted Israel in 2002, Archbishop Sambi reportedly elementary and secondary school students. in the United States Army. helped end a 39-day standoff between Israeli He distinguished himself as the first Hispanic Sgt. Summers’ life is yet another reminder troops and Palestinian militants, who had Principal for Harlandale Independent School of the high cost of freedom. Today, as we re- holed up inside the Church of the Nativity in District. He became Director for Special Edu- member the life and accomplishments of this Bethlehem. cation for six school districts and later on extraordinary Kentuckian, my thoughts and Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop worked for the Seguin school district as the prayers are with Sgt. Summers’ family and Sambi as the Apostolic Nuncio to the United Attendance Officer. Even after his retirement friends. States on December 17, 2005, and he was in- in 2000, he continued to serve his community stalled in early 2006. Shortly after his appoint- by becoming chairman of the Walnut Branch f ment, he toured the damage left by Hurricane Restoration Project. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Katrina. He was deeply involved in efforts to Aside from his teaching vocation, Flores introduce Pope Benedict to American Catho- dedicated a great part of his life to fighting HON. MICK MULVANEY lics and he accompanied the Pope during his against discrimination in public places. He OF SOUTH CAROLINA April 2008 visit to the U.S. and hosted him at founded the Seguin Bi-racial Committee during the Apostolic Nunciature, where the Pope held the 1960s. Thanks to his hard work and dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a historic private meeting with five victims of cation, schools like Texas Lutheran University, Friday, July 29, 2011 clergy sexual abuse. In September of 2010, now have a Mexican-American Studies pro- Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- he presided at a Mass to mark the 13th anni- gram for the benefit of the students. He also call No. 598 on July 15, 2011. Had I been versary of the death of Blessed Mother Te- assisted in founding the Seguin Boys Club, as present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ resa, which coincided with the U.S. Postal well as establishing the Health Unit Project, Service’s issuance of a commemorative stamp the Walnut Creek Flood Project, and a new f in her honor. Seguin Post Office. Along with forming these TRIBUTE TO DR. JOE MORTON Archbishop Sambi received numerous trib- vital programs and initiatives, Mr. Flores utes and honors over the years, especially for served as a member of the Seguin City Coun- his ecumenical activities and efforts to in- cil from 1965–2000. HON. JO BONNER crease and secure access to religious sites in Mr. Flores’ tremendous commitment to the OF ALABAMA the Holy Land. Seguin education system and the overall com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Like many of my colleagues, I had the munity was honored by having part of High- Friday, July 29, 2011 honor of knowing Archbishop Sambi through way 46 in Texas dedicated to him. He was my friend Luca Ferrari, the former Minister also recognized on the floor of the Texas Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Counselor for Public and Legislative Affairs at House of Representatives with a resolution in the work of Alabama State Superintendent of the Embassy of the Republic of Italy here in his honor presented by Edmund Kuempel in Education, Dr. Joe Morton, who has been a Washington. The Archbishop was always will- 2001. leader in education for 42 years and will offi- ing to gently inform us on theology as well the Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the cially retire on August 31, 2011. critical international issues of the day. He was time to recognize the dedication, accomplish- Dr. Morton grew up in Pleasant Grove and an amiable conversationalist and a good ments, and commitment of the late Samuel graduated from Hueytown High School. He friend, and will be greatly missed by so many Flores. then received his B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1969 and later his M.A. in 1973 of us here in Washington, DC, as well by fam- f ily, friends and colleagues around the world. and Ph.D. in 1974 from The University of Ala- Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude by PERSONAL EXPLANATION bama. urging all of our colleagues to join me in pay- Upon graduation from Auburn, he began a ing tribute to Archbishop Pietro Sambi’s serv- HON. MICK MULVANEY life of dedicated service to the field of edu- cation. He worked his way up from a school ice to international relations and under- OF SOUTH CAROLINA teacher to the superintendent of the Sumter standing, and to express our condolences to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his family for their loss. Thank you. County Board of Education. He is presumed to Friday, July 29, 2011 be the youngest person in the history of the f Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- State to be a local superintendent of education RECOGNIZING SAMUEL FLORES call 463 on June 22, 2011. Had I been at the age of 27. present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ On July 13, 2004, he was selected by Gov- HON. HENRY CUELLAR f ernor Bob Riley to be the State Super- OF TEXAS intendent of Education. Along with a long- HONORING U.S. ARMY SGT. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing love of education, he has always JEREMY R. SUMMERS held to the belief that Alabama students have Friday, July 29, 2011 the capability to compete with top students Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. GEOFF DAVIS from around the world. recognize the late Samuel Flores for his dedi- OF KENTUCKY In order to engage students’ interest in cation and contributions to the city of Seguin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reading, he created and co-founded the Ala- and south Texas. bama Reading Initiative (ARI). The ARI has Mr. Flores was born in San Marcos, Texas Friday, July 29, 2011 since become a national model and has as the middle child of seven and raised during Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise helped the National Assessment of Edu- the difficult years of the Great Depression. today to recognize U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremy R. cational Process in 2007 achieve the largest During his early years, he lived the arduous Summers from Bracken County, Kentucky, gains recorded in Grade 4 Reading. In 2010, life of a migrant worker traveling from Cali- who lost his life on July 14, 2011 in Paktika AMSTI was recognized by the Center for Ex- fornia to Minnesota as the seasons changed. Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation cellence in Education as the model of labora- At the age of seventeen, he dropped out of Enduring Freedom. His unit was attacked by tory education in the United States. school to serve his country and joined the enemy forces while he was on duty as a for- Other educational programs he helped cre- United States Marine Corps. After six years of ward scout observer. ate and co-found were the Alabama Math, service, he returned to school. Flores earned Sgt. Summers joined the Army after grad- Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) a degree in education from Southwest Texas uating from Bracken County High School in and the Alabama Connecting Classrooms, State University, as well as a Master’s degree 2002. He was assigned to Headquarters Com- Educators and Students Statewide (ACCESS). in school administration. After marrying Velia pany, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, At the request of Governor Riley, Dr. Morton Flores and moving to her hometown of 101st Airborne Division, out of Fort Campbell, also chaired the Seat Belt Study Commission Seguin, Texas, he started working for Kentucky. He served tours of duty in Korea after a tragic 2006 school bus accident in Harlandale Independent School District where and Iraq in addition to his service in Afghani- Huntsville. The Commission’s research into he resided for an accomplished 35 years of stan. Sgt. Summers was a dedicated soldier school bus safety and seatbelts is considered service. and demonstrated great character in his serv- to be the most extensive in the country.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Jul 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.030 E29JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E1456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2011 In 2009, he also launched First Choice, a PERSONAL EXPLANATION acceptance speech, H.H. Dorje Chang Bud- plan to combat high school dropout rates by dha III said, ‘‘I believe this is not an affirmation doubling the number of graduates. First HON. MICK MULVANEY of me personally. Rather, it is an affirmation of Choice has already helped deliver a greater OF SOUTH CAROLINA all human beings who seek happiness, free- dom and equality. It is an affirmation of all ef- number of well prepared high school grad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uates. forts to selflessly benefit and help others.’’ Friday, July 29, 2011 Hon. Benjamin A. Gilman served 15 terms As a result of Dr. Joe Morton’s achieve- Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- in the United States House of Representa- ments in education, Alabama had the fourth call 602 on July 18, 2011. Had I been present, tives. He was recognized for championing largest increase in the number of students I would have voted ‘‘yes’’. human rights, fighting world hunger and fight- who graduated from high school in the Nation. f ing drug abuse and trafficking. While in Con- His achievements also paved the way for Ala- gress he served as Chairman of the House bama to lead the Nation in student enrollment CONGRATULATING RECIPIENTS OF Foreign Affairs Committee, as Congressional gains and Advanced Placement exam scores. THE WORLD PEACE PRIZE Delegate to the United Nations, on the Ukrain- ian Famine Commission and as Vice Chair- Above all, under Dr. Morton’s leadership as HON. MELVIN L. WATT man of the Select Committee on POWs. He Alabama’s Superintendent of Education, the organized successful ‘‘prisoner exchanges’’ State has achieved its greatest overall edu- OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which freed American citizens held in East cational rating in its history. Germany, Mozambique, Cuba and several On behalf of the people of Alabama—espe- Friday, July 29, 2011 other countries. cially the thousands of school children who will Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of reap a lifetime of rewards because of his lead- make sure that we acknowledge in our official the U.S. Air Force. It was recognized for pro- ership—I wish to extend congratulations to Dr. record an important event that took place on viding disaster relief and emergency services Joe Morton for a job well done and for his June 14, 2011 in the Gold Room of the Ray- following natural and man-made disasters. The CAP performs 90 percent of continental many contributions to better the education and burn House Office Building, the award by the U.S. inland search and rescue missions as the futures of many Alabamians. My col- World Peace Council of the 2010 World Peace Prize. tasked by the Air Force Regional Coordination leagues in the Alabama delegation join me in The World Peace Corps Mission confers Center. It was credited with saving 113 lives in wishing him and his family the very best as World Peace Awards to individuals and orga- fiscal year 2010. they start a new chapter in their lives. nizations that have made significant contribu- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tions to peacemaking efforts around the world. in congratulating H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, f This year the Top Honor Prize was given to Hon. Benjamin Gilman and the Civil Air Patrol His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha Ill and to for receiving these awards. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hon. Benjamin A. Gilman. The 2010 Roving f Ambassador for Peace Award was awarded to the Civil Air Patrol. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. MICK MULVANEY H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is the highest OF SOUTH CAROLINA leader of Buddhism in the world. He was rec- HON. MICK MULVANEY ognized for his support of a wide variety of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA healing and rescue-relief activities around the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 29, 2011 world, as well as for his art and poetry, through which he has promoted nonviolence, Friday, July 29, 2011 Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- charity and love for humanity. H.H. Dorje Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- call No. 601 on July 18, 2011. Had I been Chang Buddha III is the first Buddhist leader call No. 612 on July 21, 2011. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’. to be awarded the World Peace Prize. In his present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’

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