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March 6, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E317 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

PERSONAL EXPLANATION with Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal with One month after landing on France’s Utah Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Com- Beach on D-Day, a platoon carrying urgently HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY mendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps needed supplies and ammunition to front line OF INDIANA Achievement Medal, the Presidential Service troops was pinned down by heavy fire. Ser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES badge as well as numerous campaign medals geant Nowakowski quickly assumed command Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and unit awards. and, at risk of his own life, subjected himself These recognitions are a testament of Colo- to intense fire, reorganized the platoon, led it Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, on March 5, nel Naylor’s strong leadership and unwavering forward and delivered the supplies and ammu- 2012, I was absent from the House and commitment to our country. nition to the troops. He then sent his men to missed rollcall vote 95. Had I been present for I offer Colonel Naylor my congratulations the battalion command post, returned to the rollcall 95, on the motion to suspend the rules and hope that he enjoys rewarding retirement wounded Soldiers and, despite the unrelenting and pass H.R. 3637, a measure to designate knowing that his years of service will not be fire, administered first aid to them and re- the facility of the United States Postal Service forgotten by those he led. mained with them until they were evacuated. located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, f His heroics saved the lives of three men. He Florida, as the ‘‘Roy Schallern Rood Post Of- risked his life to save his fellow soldiers and fice Building,’’ I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ HONORING EDITH PITTENGER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY fight for the freedoms we all hold dear today. f Presenting him with his commendation is only RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING HON. MIKE PENCE a small thank you to a man who has sacrificed SERVICE OF COLONEL MICHAEL so much for our Nation. OF INDIANA G. NAYLOR ON THE OCCASION OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HIS RETIREMENT f Tuesday, March 6, 2012 CONGRATULATING THE BEL- HON. DARRELL E. ISSA Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor LINGHAM KIWANIS CLUB ON ITS OF CALIFORNIA Edith Pittenger on the occasion of her 100th 90TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES birthday. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Edith was born in Pendleton, Indiana, on February 24, 1912. She went on to attend Ball HON. RICK LARSEN Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- State University in 1929, and later earned her OF WASHINGTON ognize the military service of Colonel Michael masters degree in 1961. Edith enjoyed a long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES G. Naylor on the occasion of his retirement and satisfying career in teaching, having held Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from the United States Marine Corps. I com- positions in both Pendleton and Muncie. mend Colonel Naylor’s career and offer my Edith is blessed with excellent health and is Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I sincerest thanks for his 30 years of dedicated still able to drive. She is also a long-time rise today to recognize and congratulate the service in protecting our nation. member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Kiwanis Club of Bellingham on its 90th anni- Beginning his military career in 1982, Colo- Church. She was married for 45 years and her versary. nel Naylor entered Officer Candidate School loving family includes three children and a The members of the Kiwanis Club of Bel- where he was commissioned a Second Lieu- stepson, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grand- lingham are continuing in the club’s long serv- tenant and designated a Naval Aviator in Sep- children, four great-great-grandchildren and ice to Whatcom County by supporting the tember 1983. This was just the start to a long another on the way. community’s children. and commendable career in the United States As the Good Book says, ‘‘The elders [. . .] Kiwanis have long served children around Marine Corps. are worthy of double honor, especially those Colonel Naylor retires from his post as the the world by raising money, collecting food whose work is preaching and teaching.’’ And and clothes, and by working with children one- Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installa- so today I honor Edith Pittenger for her life- tions West (MCIWEST), located at Marine on-one. In Bellingham, Kiwanis support local time of service and wish her the best in the children in dozens of ways that have a true Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. As Deputy years to come. Commander, Colonel Naylor helped oversee and meaningful impact in our community. f seven bases with stations occupying over You can find Kiwanis working with students 160,000 acres throughout California, Nevada, REPRESENTATIVE FARENTHOLD in classrooms across the county, raising and Arizona. Colonel Naylor’s hard work and PRESENTS TECHNICAL SER- money to help kids get computers and sports dedication aided Corps in providing contin- GEANT ARTHUR NOWAKOWSKI equipment, and working to beautify the com- uous, uninterrupted service support, in a time WITH SILVER STAR COMMENDA- munity. of war, to Marines and Sailors of the First Ma- TION The Kiwanis’ work to support kids diag- rine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). nosed with cancer is especially inspiring. As a As a Naval Aviator he has accumulated HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD father of two sons, I know how important community support is to developing happy and over 4900 total flight hours in various rotary OF TEXAS healthy kids. wing, tilt-rotor, and fixed wing aircraft to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clude the first two operational tests of the V– The Kiwanis’ work helps families today and 22. He was also tasked with flying the Presi- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 will pay dividends to our community for many dent, Vice President, and dignitaries while as- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I had the generations to come. Their service projects signed to Marine One (HMX–1). Colonel tremendous honor of awarding Sergeant Ar- strengthen the community one kid at a time by Naylor commanded the Marine Medium Heli- thur Nowakowski his Silver Star Commenda- giving children healthy food and opportunities copter Training Squadron 164 (HMMT–164) tion in his hometown of San Benito, Texas. to succeed in school and sports. Bellingham where his leadership and commitment pro- This moment was over 60 years in the mak- and Whatcom County are better today for the vided well trained, organized, and combat ing, as Sergeant Nowakowski was originally 90 years of great service the Kiwanis have ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in ac- given. short notice world wide deployment to Marine tion on July 5th, 1944 in France. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), fleet and A WWII veteran, Sergeant Nowakowski vol- with me in congratulating the Kiwanis Club of unified commanders. untarily enlisted in the United States Army Bellingham on its 90th anniversary and in rec- His personal decorations include the De- when he was eighteen years old, joining the ognizing their significant service to children fense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit 90th Infantry Division. and families in Whatcom County.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:04 Mar 07, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.001 E06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2012 HONORING THE GADSDEN ELE- HONORING MATTHEW R. COOK In 1980, he became the Director of the MENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Penn Community Center on St. Helena Island. MARCHING BAND, THE PRIDE OF HON. SAM GRAVES This historic facility began as a school in the SAN LUIS OF MISSOURI 1800s to educate freed slaves. It became a meeting place during the civil rights movement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the 1960s. As a student organizer at South HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Carolina State College, I attended meetings at Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Penn Center and subsequently served as a OF ARIZONA proudly pause to recognize Matthew R. Cook. member of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Martin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Matthew is a very special young man who has Luther King retreated there to plan protest exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship strategies. Today, the center serves to protect Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and leadership by taking an active part in the and preserve the heritage of the island and its Boy Scouts of America, Troop 180, and earn- Gullah culture. Dr. Campbell was synonymous Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with these efforts, and he became a sought honor the Gadsden Elementary School District ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Matthew has been very active with his after expert on all things Gullah. #32 Marching Band for their accomplishments troop, participating in many scout activities. Most notably during his 22 years at the as a student band and as representatives of Over the many years Matthew has been in- helm of Penn Center, Dr. Campbell led an ef- the city of San Luis. volved with scouting, he has not only earned fort to reconnect the Gullah community to its Gadsden Elementary School is in the San numerous merit badges, but also the respect family roots in Sierra Leone, West Africa. This initiative resulted in Sierra Leone’s President Luis, a city located in the Southwest corner of of his family, peers, and community. Most no- Joseph Momoh visiting Penn Center in 1988, tably, Matthew has contributed to his commu- the State of Arizona on the border of San Luis and the following year Dr. Campbell was given nity through his Eagle Scout project. Rio Colorado, Mexico. The school’s marching the title of Honorary Paramount Chief when he Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in band, the Pride of San Luis, is composed of took a group from the Gullah community to Si- commending Matthew R. Cook for his accom- 180 talented students and 15 dancers in erra Leone for a reunion with their ancestral plishments with the Boy Scouts of America grades 4–8. Director J Martin Peralta, Jr. and families. In 1990, South Carolina Educational and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Television produced a documentary Family Music Coordinator Martin Peralta, Sr. have led highest distinction of Eagle Scout. this group of young men and women to count- Across the Sea, which chronicles these f less victories, including first place awards in events. Dr. Campbell has sought to preserve the the Lake Havasu, Parada Del Sol Parade in TRIBUTE TO EMORY CAMPBELL heritage of his native culture through his book Scottsdale, Arizona, the APS Phoenix Light Gullah Cultural Legacies that includes Gullah Parade, as well as in the local Somerton HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN traditions, beliefs, art and language. He also Founder’s Day Parade and the Yuma Lights OF SOUTH CAROLINA helped in the effort to translate the New Testa- Parade and most recently have been invited to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of the Bible into Gullah, which I used the London Days Bridge Parade. Luis Tuesday, March 6, 2012 when I was sworn in as House Majority Whip Marquez, Board President, said that ‘‘Listening in 2007. When Dr. Campbell retired from Penn Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to the marching band is like listening to an Center in 2002, he began Gullah Heritage pay tribute to a remarkable man who has dis- Consulting Services to continue his lifelong amazing group of professionals: they have the tinguished himself as a great South Carolinian enthusiasm, character, and talent they need to work and he manages the Gullah Heritage and an outstanding scholar and advocate of Trail Tours on Hilton Head Island. keep making a great job everywhere they go.’’ the Gullah/Geechee culture. He has dedicated In 2005, Dr. Campbell received the Carter The Pride of San Luis is comprised of more his life to preserving the culture and the com- F. Woodson Memorial Award from the Na- than just talented musicians; they are exem- munity he loves, and has just ended his ten- tional Education Association for his efforts to plary scholars. Raymond V. Aguilera, Super- ure as the first Chairman of the Gullah- preserve the Gullah heritage and communities intendent of Schools, said that ‘‘[m]any of the Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commis- and to improve the quality of life for the Gullah band members go on to receive college credit sion. I commend him for his outstanding work people. and thank him for his long-time friendship. We during High School, take the ACT test and In 2008, I succeeded in getting the Gullah- could not have had a better person to get this Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor enacted qualify for the Johns Hopkins Center for Tal- Commission off on the right foot. into law. The legislation included the estab- ented Youth Program. The band’s alumni have Emory Shaw Campbell was born on Octo- lished of a Commission to manage the cor- attended or will attend university programs ber 11, 1941, on Hilton Head Island, South ridor, and Dr. Campbell was fittingly chosen to throughout the country’’. This group of hard Carolina, which was at the time was an iso- Chair the inaugural Commission. working young people brings hope and pride lated Sea Island inhabited by the descendents Dr. Campbell lives on Hilton Head Island to local residents. As William and Ellen Kiley of former slaves, not the high-end resort it has with his wife, Emma. They have two adult chil- stated: ‘‘For those who worry about the future become today. He was the sixth of 12 children dren. of our country, you have only to look at these born to Sarah and Reginald Campbell. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues young people to feel reassured that all will be While he attended elementary school on Hil- to join me in thanking Dr. Emory Campbell for well’’. ton Head Island, he had to travel by boat to his dedication to preserving, protecting and attend high school at Michael C. Riley High promoting the Gullah culture that is unique to The parents, teachers, and citizens of San School in the mainland town of Bluffton. He the Sea Islands of the American South. He Luis cannot be more proud of their hometown graduated as valedictorian of his class in has made remarkable contributions throughout marching band. Juan Carlos Escamilla, Mayor 1960. He went on to earn his bachelor’s de- his career to bring recognition and support to of the City of San Luis, declared: ‘‘It is truly an gree in biology from Savannah State College, Gullah communities, and he is one of their honor. I’m so very proud of every single one and a master’s in environmental engineering most distinguished members. His work has of our kids. I’m so proud as a parent. I know from Tufts University in Boston, Massachu- helped to save an entire culture that was rap- they have a very strong goal. If any organiza- setts. idly disappearing due to encroachment and tion could do it—it’s this group. They will make Following his academic training, Dr. Camp- assimilation, and that is a tremendous legacy it happen.’’ Music Coordinator Martin Peralta bell returned home to his beloved Sea Islands. for any one individual. Sr. articulated it best: ‘‘Esta generaco´n de He served for ten years as the Director of f estudiantes van a hacer historia y la Community Service Education at the Beaufort- HONORING KYLE A. DETERS experiencia que van a hacer historia ya que Jasper Comprehensive Health Services in movera´ al mundo con su mu´sica donde cada Ridgeland, South Carolina. This community health center provided quality, affordable HON. SAM GRAVES uno de los ciudadanos del paı´s se van a sentir OF MISSOURI health care to the underserved populations of orgullosos de ellos’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Sea Islands in the southernmost corner of Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the State. He also worked to protect Gullah Tuesday, March 6, 2012 these bright young student musicians and the communities that were threatened by the en- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I adults that empower them to succeed. croachment of resort development in the area. proudly pause to recognize Kyle A. Deters.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:04 Mar 07, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.006 E06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 6, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E319 Kyle is a very special young man who has ex- HONORING THE MODESTO CHAM- many years Evan has been involved with emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and BER OF COMMERCE ON 100 scouting, he has not only earned numerous leadership by taking an active part in the Boy YEARS OF BUSINESS LEADER- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Scouts of America, Troop 180, and earning SHIP ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Evan the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. has contributed to his community through his Kyle has been very active with his troop, HON. JEFF DENHAM Eagle Scout project. participating in many scout activities. Over the OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in many years Kyle has been involved with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commending Evan Jonathan Linard for his ac- scouting, he has not only earned numerous Tuesday, March 6, 2012 complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Kyle Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highest distinction of Eagle Scout. has contributed to his community through his acknowledge and honor the rich heritage of Eagle Scout project. the Modesto Chamber of Commerce as they f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in celebrate 100 years of business leadership in commending Kyle A. Deters for his accom- the Central Valley. INTRODUCTION OF THE FOX-WIS- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Anniversaries such as this provide an op- CONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY NA- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the portunity for us to reflect upon the significant TIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF highest distinction of Eagle Scout. impact our local businesses, both large and 2012 f small, have on job creation and economic growth. It is critical that we continue to in- CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- crease opportunities for business owners and HON. THOMAS E. PETRI VERSARY OF THE OREO COOKIE entrepreneurs to take risks and succeed, so that they are able to grow, innovate, and cre- OF WISCONSIN HON. ROBERT J. DOLD ate jobs. Throughout the years, the Chamber IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has stayed true to its mission statement, OF ILLINOIS which is ‘‘to promote the region’s economic Tuesday, March 6, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengths and vitality; identify and promote Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today I am Tuesday, March 6, 2012 services that are valuable to our members; ad- pleased to join my colleagues . . . in intro- Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take vocate for public policy that is advantageous ducing the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway a moment to celebrate the 100th anniversary to the business community; and fully partici- National Heritage Area Act of 2012, legislation of the Oreo. In 1912—the same year the pate and partner in activities to improve quality which would designate the Fox-Wisconsin South Pole was discovered, and the Titanic of life.’’ Heritage Parkway as a National Heritage Also celebrating 100 years is the iconic Mo- sank—the Oreo was first introduced. Growing Area. I am also pleased that Senator KOHL is up, there were many days where I would desto Arch. The Arch was erected by the introducing companion legislation in the Sen- enjoy dunking an Oreo in my milk and that tra- founders of the Modesto Chamber of Com- ate. dition continues today with children and adults merce as a symbol to promote the city, and remains as a welcome when you enter down- The National Park Service defines National all over the globe. There is no doubt Oreos Heritage Areas as: bring joy to many people throughout the world. town Modesto with the ever present slogan Kraft Foods, headquartered in my district, is ‘‘Water, Wealth, Contentment, Health.’’ . . . places where natural, cultural, his- the proud custodian of Oreo, and Oreo is one I would also like to recognize the following toric and scenic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape of the company’s 12 ‘‘billion-dollar’’ brands. six businesses for their continuous membership in the Modesto Chamber of Commerce arising from patterns of human activity Enjoyed in more than 100 countries, today the shaped by geography. These patterns make Oreo brand is the world’s top selling cookie. for the past 100 years: Foster Farms, Bank of America, Pacific Bell/ATT, Chicago Title Com- National Heritage Areas representatives of Here is to another 100 years of Oreo being the American experience through the phys- the world’s number one cookie. pany, Pacific Gas & Electric, and J.S. West. ical features that remain and the traditions They should all be commended for the com- that have evolved in them. These regions are f munity support and dedication to the city of acknowledged by Congress for their capacity HONORING CONNOR S. THOMAS Modesto. to tell important stories about our nation. Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating Continued use of National Heritage Areas by with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce on a people whose traditions helped to shape the HON. SAM GRAVES day where we recognize not only where we landscape enhances their significance. OF MISSOURI have been, but the tremendous opportunities The Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we have ahead in our efforts to fulfill our vi- which runs through parts of 15 counties Tuesday, March 6, 2012 sion for the future. Congratulations on the past throughout Wisconsin, marks the route taken 100 years, and I wish you the best success in in 1673 by explorers Father Jacques Mar- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I the years to come. quette and Louis Joliet as they traveled from proudly pause to recognize Connor S. Thom- f the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. This as. Connor is a very special young man who journey is an integral part of Wisconsin’s and has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- HONORING EVAN JONATHAN our nation’s development. We should do all ship and leadership by taking an active part in LINARD that we can to preserve it so that future gen- the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 180, and erations have an appreciation for our country’s earning the most prestigious award of Eagle HON. SAM GRAVES unique history, culture and heritage. Scout. OF MISSOURI Establishing the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Connor has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in many scout activities. Over the Parkway as a National Heritage Area will ac- many years Connor has been involved with Tuesday, March 6, 2012 complish that preservation goal in a cost-effec- scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I tive manner. By utilizing public-private partner- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- proudly pause to recognize Evan Jonathan ships, the National Heritage Area designation ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Con- Linard. Evan is a very special young man who can serve as a structure to coordinate the ac- nor has contributed to his community through has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- tivities of businesses, non-profits and residents his Eagle Scout project. ship and leadership by taking an active part in so they can highlight their region’s unique con- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 247, and tributions to America’s national story. commending Connor S. Thomas for his ac- earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Again, I am very pleased to support this re- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Scout. gion’s designation as a National Heritage ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Evan has been very active with his troop, Area, and I ask for my colleagues’ support in highest distinction of Eagle Scout. participating in many scout activities. Over the this effort.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:04 Mar 07, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.008 E06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2012 HONORING STEPHEN DEAN CELEBRATING THE 76TH ANNUAL for the middle class. When Congress returns NOLTING WESTERN NEW YORK SAFETY we must ensure that our communities are pro- CONFERENCE tected and that hospitals and workers are HON. SAM GRAVES taken care of. I will work with my colleagues to remedy the shortcomings of this bill. OF MISSOURI HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 RECOGNIZING THE 2012 NOMINEES Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I FOR THE PRINCE WILLIAM Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly pause to recognize Stephen Dean COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR/ celebrate the 76th annual Western New York Nolting. Stephen is a very special young man AGNES MEYER OUTSTANDING Safety Conference, which will be held in my who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- TEACHER AWARD Western New York community March 12th- zenship and leadership by taking an active March 15th, 2012. part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 247, What began as a small group of safety- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY and earning the most prestigious award of minded individuals in 1935, has evolved into a OF VIRGINIA Eagle Scout. conference attended by over 500 delegates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stephen has been very active with his troop, each year, and the largest gathering of safety- participating in many scout activities. Over the Tuesday, March 6, 2012 oriented and interested people on the East many years Stephen has been involved with Coast. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I scouting, he has not only earned numerous The Western New York Safety Conference rise today to recognize the nominees for the merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- is recognized by both employers and employ- Prince William County Teacher of the Year/ ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Ste- ees alike as an outstanding organization. This Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. phen has contributed to his community annual exchange of safety, health and envi- The Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher through his Eagle Scout project. ronmental information has contributed greatly Award program was established by ‘‘The Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in to the advancement of safety for the worker, Washington Post’’ to ‘‘recognize excellence in commending Stephen Dean Nolting for his ac- and the general public. I applaud their dedica- teaching, to encourage creative and quality in- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- tion to the conservation of human life and the struction, and to contribute in a substantive ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the safety and health of the individual through the way to the improvement of education in the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. prevention of accidents and occupational dis- Washington metropolitan area.’’ eases. The annual recipients are comprised of one f Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate those representative from each of the 19 metropolitan public school systems and a single rep- PERSONAL EXPLANATION who have led the effort to host this important conference, and am sure that they will con- resentative from the area private schools. The tinue to service the Western New York com- winner selected from the Prince William Public HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY munity to reduce injuries and illness. School Division is also named the Prince Wil- OF CALIFORNIA liam County Teacher of the Year. Teachers f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who meet the criteria for the award are those SUPPORT OF THE CONFERENCE who instill in students a desire to learn and Tuesday, March 6, 2012 REPORT TO H.R. 3630 achieve, understand the individual needs of Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, on March 5, students, and demonstrate a thorough knowl- 2012, I was unavoidably detained and was un- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH edge of subject matter and have the ability to able to record my vote for rollcall No. 95. Had OF OHIO share it effectively with students. I been present I would have voted: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I extend my personal congratulations to the Rollcall No. 95: ‘‘Yes’’—Roy Schallern Rood 2012 Prince William County nominees for the Post Office Building. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award: Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Mrs. Anita Al-Haj—Osbourn Park High f port of the Conference Report to H.R. 3630, School; Ms. LaTicia Anderson—Coles Ele- Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act mentary School; Mrs. Jenny Bates—Hender- HONORING JEFFREY JOSEPH of 2012. The bill extends unemployment for son Elementary School; Ms. Spring Byard— DUER, JUNIOR those currently out of work through 2013. It New Directions Alternative Education Center; continues the payroll tax break for the middle Lt. Col. Ronald Cartee—Battlefield High HON. SAM GRAVES class through 2013. It prevents the scheduled School; Ms. Sharon Christner—Hylton High OF MISSOURI cuts in Medicare reimbursement to doctors. It School; Mrs. Jessica English—Hylton High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extends the Temporary Assistance for Needy School; Mr. Aaron Finney—Victory Elementary Families (TANF) program. It protects current School; Mrs. Kelly Haynes—Ashland Elemen- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 federal public servants by protecting their pen- tary School; Mr. Philip Keirstead—Marstellar Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I sions and by dropping language that would Middle School proudly pause to recognize Jeffrey Joseph have perpetuated an unjust and unnecessary Ms. Hess Moore—Beville Middle School; Duer, Junior. Jeffrey is a very special young payroll freeze. As a Member of the Committee Ms. Rebecca Patonetz—McAuliffe Elementary man who has exemplified the finest qualities on Oversight and Government Reform, I of- School; Mrs. Ingrid Perry—Gar-Field High of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- fered an amendment in Committee last week School; Mrs. Ramona Richardson—Coles Ele- tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop to protect the pensions of future federal public mentary School; Mr. Richard Scavongelli— 180, and earning the most prestigious award servants as well. Brentsville District High School; Ms. Lydia of Eagle Scout. However, while providing needed relief, this Stewart—Osbourn Park High School; Mrs. Pa- Jeffrey has been very active with his troop, bill is very flawed. It reduces benefits for new tricia Swanson—Ashland Elementary School; participating in many scout activities. Over the federal public servants, cuts assistance to Ms. Kendra Yount—Battlefield High School; many years Jeffrey has been involved with hospitals and cuts long term unemployment Mrs. Ruthann Zalewski—Loch Lomond Ele- scouting, he has not only earned numerous benefits. It is wrong to limit any crucial safety mentary School. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- net. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Jef- Still, extending the payroll tax means that me in commending the nominees for the frey has contributed to his community through middle class families in Ohio will have about Prince William County Teacher of the Year/ his Eagle Scout project. $1000 more in their pockets at a time when Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award and Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in speculation has pushed gas and basic food in thanking them for their dedication to our commending Jeffrey Joseph Duer, Junior for prices up. The needs of my district are urgent children. Their continued service will ensure his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of and immediate. This legislation will deliver re- that Prince William County students are pro- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- lief. I stand with the workers and those trying vided with a world class education in a more ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. to find work and I pledge to continue to fight vibrant learning community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:04 Mar 07, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.011 E06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 6, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E321 INTRODUCTION OF THE CHIPACC TO RECOGNIZE THE FAIRFAX liam Cusic (FHYAA), Zach Burdick (CYA), Na- BILL CHILDREN’S PROGRAM OF COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL thanael Lomboy (APYFL), Benjamin Garcia ALL-INCLUSIVE, COORDINATED LEAGUE AND THE 2012 FAIRFAX (LFFL), Kyle Richbourg (SYA), Bryce Simpson CARE COUNTY FOOTBALL HALL OF (Alexandria Rec), Andrew Fall (BRYC), Tyler FAME HONOREES Scanlon (SYA). Youth Sports Coaches of the Year: Thomas HON. JAMES P. MORAN HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Digges (MYF), John Hetzer (MYF), Jim McGrath (VYI), Steve Ross (LFFL). OF VIRGINIA OF VIRGINIA Youth Sports Cheerleaders of the Year: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lakyn Fearson (APYFL), Agnis Alessandrino Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (Herndon Optimists), Samantha Culin (SYI), Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Graciela Perez (SYA), Keenan Patricia Parker rise today to recognize the Fairfax County (VYI). Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join talk about an issue of concern to all families, Youth Football League and to congratulate the 2012 Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame me in congratulating the Fairfax County Youth and everyone who has ever known a sick honorees. Football League as well as those students, child. The importance of youth sports cannot be coaches and community leaders who are The Children’s Program of All-inclusive, Co- overstated. Participation in organized sports being honored at this 2012 Hall of Fame cele- ordinated Care, ChiPACC, program serves the instills in our youth many values that will serve bration. needs of Medicaid-eligible children who suffer them well throughout life. These values in- f from potentially terminal illnesses or condi- clude sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, a MORE DEMOCRATIC SETBACKS IN tions. The legislation I am introducing will sense of belonging, and maybe most impor- UKRAINE make ChiPACC a state option under Medicaid. tant, the work ethic developed by striving for success and working to achieve a common Medicaid-eligible children—like all children goal. Organized youth sports also contribute to HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH who suffer from potentially terminal illnesses OF NEW JERSEY our society. Studies have shown a correlation or conditions—need comprehensive, coordi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES between participation in sporting activities and nated care. Currently, nearly 30 percent of the increased academic performance. Some stud- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 children in the United States who have life- ies indicate that a reduction in gang activity Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last threatening conditions qualify for Medicaid. can be partially attributed to refocusing at-risk week, former Ukrainian Interior Minister Yuriy These children are forced into a system that children into organized, supervised activities Lutsenko was sentenced to four years impris- will only treat them on an emergency basis, such as youth sports. onment in yet another politically motivated sending them home to wait until their next I commend the Fairfax County Youth Foot- trial. This comes after the imprisonment—also health emergency. ball League for providing opportunities for our the result of an unfair trial on specious Based on the highly effective, collaborative children to succeed and be a part of a team. charges—of his ally, former Prime Minister model of care developed by Children’s Hos- I also congratulate the following students, Yuliya Tymoshenko, who continues to lan- pice International, CHI, the Children’s Program coaches and community leaders who are guish in prison in ill health. of All-inclusive, Coordinated Care provides being recognized at the 22nd Annual Fairfax The sentencing of Mr. Lutsenko is a further confirmation that the regime of President each enrolled child an individualized treatment County Football Hall of Fame: Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame 2012 Viktor Yanukovych is not taking its OSCE plan that includes and manages services from Inductees—Owen Schmitt (NFL Philadelphia human rights and democracy obligations seri- providers across the health care spectrum. Eagles, West Virginia University, Fairfax High ously. The imprisonment of opposition leaders ChiPACC’s services will improve upon the School), Tom Verbanic (Fairfax High School Tymoshenko and Lutsenko prohibits their par- often inconsistent care that is currently avail- and Westfield High School), and Angela Hay ticipation in October’s parliamentary elections, able to seriously ill children under Medicaid, and Adam Wiles (Founder, Prince William raising serious questions about whether doing so at a savings to taxpayers. County Clubs in FCYFL). Ukraine will meet OSCE election standards. With appropriate comprehensive and coordi- Football Official of the Year—Youth This could be especially troubling given nated services under ChiPACC, many emer- Sports—Kanyon MacRae (Fairfax County Ukraine’s assumption of the OSCE Chairman- gency episodes can be avoided or anticipated Football Officials Association). ship in January, 2013, two months after these and managed, such that children receive ap- Karl Davey Community Achievement elections. As Chairman of the Helsinki Com- propriate care in their homes instead of in Award—Jasmine Faubert (Volunteer, Herndon mission, it is also of concern to me and my hospitals, and so that even when they require Optimist Club, FCYFL). colleagues, who have long advocated an inde- critical care they can enter the hospital Tom Davis Meritorious Service Award—Tay- pendent, democratic, and free Ukraine. lor Dixon (Community Outreach Specialist, Mr. Lutsenko’s conviction is disconcerting in through the front door instead of the emer- Neighborhood and Community Use). that it starkly illustrates the deterioration of gency room, significantly reducing health care Gene Nelson Commissioner of the Year human rights, democracy and the rule of law costs. Award—Derrick Spearman (Fort Hunt Youth under the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych, Under the former Medicaid model, individ- Football and Cheerleading). who has pressed the pause button on uals could receive only ‘‘hospice’’ services and FCFHF $1,500 Scholarship Recipients: Ukraine’s once-promising advance towards only after their doctors give them a prognosis Dymond Cooper (Edison HS), Matthew democracy—and increasingly it seems he is of six months to live. Children, however, are Pisarcik (Westfield HS), Evan Jacquez (Madi- switching to the reverse button. Instead, what much more likely than adults to go in and out son HS), Michael Tobias (West Springfield we now see is something increasingly reminis- of terminal phases multiple times. No family HS). cent of the kind of authoritarianism that exists should be forced to give up curative care for High School Players of the Year: Stephen in Russia, Belarus and elsewhere in the post- their child in order to receive services that are Trivieri (Stone Bridge HS), Hayden Knudson Soviet space. predicated on accepting that their child has no (Hayfield HS), Devin Vandyke (South County Ukraine’s democratic backsliding is harming more than 6 months to live. I am very pleased HS), Ken Ekanem (Centreville HS), Erich relations with the EU and the United States, that the Affordable Care Act amended this pol- ‘‘Hunter’’ Windmuller (Flint Hill School), John and both have repeatedly made clear that for icy to allow curative care for Medicaid eligible Byrd (Manassas Park HS). relations to improve, respect for human rights children in hospice. But ChiPACC goes be- High School Coaches of the Year: Gerry and the democratic process must improve. yond curative care and combines medical and Pannoni (South County HS), Chris Haddock Most importantly, this now two-year deteriora- (Centreville HS). support services currently available in Med- tion negatively affects the Ukrainian people, Youth Sports Players of the Year: Aaron who, following the Orange Revolution, had icaid with counseling, respite, and other care Lahah (Gainesville/Haymarket Football), Clark tasted the fruits of freedom, and are now in- that have previously only been available as Thomas (VYI), Kenny Dodson (MYFL), Wiley creasingly experiencing the burden of its hospice services. Counts (VYI), Brandon Burdick (CYA), Hagan undoing. Please join me in sponsoring this very im- Biddison (SCAA), Brandon Hilton (Fort Belvoir It is time for President Yanukovych to show portant legislation. Youth Sports), Hunter Baldwin (FHYAA), Wil- respect for the dignity of his own people by

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The Peace Corps not ian people and the international community, only provides invaluable assistance to the de- he must end restrictions on freedom of speech CONGRATULATING MEME OMOGBAI veloping world, but also returns effective and association and reverse the debilitating FOR BEING NAMED CHAIR OF cross-cultural leaders to the American work- corruption and judicial subservience to the ex- THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF force. Through their service, volunteers de- ecutive which has so eroded the rule of law. MUSEUMS velop steadfast creativity and determination Mr. Speaker, the time has come for the that permeates through everything they do. Ukrainian authorities to stop their slide to HON. LEONARD LANCE It is with great pleasure that I recognize the authoritarianism and resulting isolation which OF NEW JERSEY 28 residents of the 11th District of Virginia will only harm Ukrainians who for so long— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who have met this extraordinary call to serv- and at such great cost—have struggled for Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ice: Daniel Beale, Michael Burke, Megan freedom, dignity and justice. Bush, Michelle Carr, Jennifer Cook, Kevin f Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dansereau, Emily Forsyth Queen, Carolyn congratulate Meme Omogbai, Chief Operating Glidden, Kendall Gordon, Salwan Hager, Molly RECOGNIZING FAIRFAX COUNTY Officer of The Newark Museum, on being Jacobson, Brittany Kennell, Shantonu Kundu, PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS FOR named Chair of the American Association of Catherine Leitch, Laura Lloyd-Braff, Douglas PARTICIPATING IN THE SALLY Museums. This is an unprecedented honor for Mann, Patricia Marks, Ryan Mcgibony, Laura RIDE SCIENCE ACADEMY The Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey. Olsen, Kristin Powers, Eric Reeder, Kristopher Prior to her election, Omogbai served the Reinertson, Ashley Studholme, Anh-Minh HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY AAM in many capacities including as co-au- Tran, Anastasia Tucker, Emily Vallowe, Peter OF VIRGINIA thor of its ground-breaking strategic plan. Weems, and Priscilla Yu. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Omogbai was born in Nigeria and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me moved to the United States as a child. She Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in congratulating the Peace Corps for 51 years obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree in of invaluable service to our Nation and our Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I accountancy and an M.B.A. in finance and world. Through its diplomatic and development rise to recognize a select group of math and management consultancy from Rutgers Uni- service, the Peace Corps has established val- science teachers from Fairfax County Public versity. She has a keen interest in public serv- uable cross-cultural understanding. Virginia’s Schools. They recently participated in the ice and pursued opportunities in New Jersey 11th District is especially proud to recognize Sally Ride 2011 Science Academy in San state government. During her 10-year tenure the service of our 28 residents abroad. Diego. with the state she became the youngest dep- f The Academy is an intense one-week pro- uty assistant chancellor of the NJ Department fessional development program in which ele- of Higher Education. PERSONAL EXPLANATION mentary and middle school teachers learn new Ms. Omogbai was part of the team that de- skills for introducing students to STEM veloped the widely acclaimed NJ College Loan HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to Assist State Students Program while over- OF OHIO and educating their students about the diverse seeing $6.5 billion in assets and crafting legis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education and career opportunities in those lation as a policy adviser in the state treas- fields. The Academy uses a train-the-trainer urer’s office. She also worked with the Casino Tuesday, March 6, 2012 model, in which participants return to their Control Commission. Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on school districts to train other teachers during Ms. Omogbai is a community leader with March 5, 2012, I was unable to vote on rollcall the school year. Sally Ride Science, founded important, active roles on the boards of such vote 95. Had I been present I would have by the first American woman in space, oper- organizations as the New Jersey Historic voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 95, on passage of ates the Academy in partnership with Trust, the American Association of Museums, H.R. 3637. ExxonMobil, which has one of its corporate the Advisory Board of Montclair State Univer- f headquarters in Fairfax County. sity, St. Vincent Academy and the Newark Re- With only 29% of American 4th graders and gional Business Partnership. PERSONAL EXPLANATION 33% of 8th graders performing at proficient I congratulate Meme Omogbai on being levels in science, we need to redouble our ef- named Chair of the American Association of HON. JIM JORDAN forts in the STEM fields, particularly to recruit Museums. OF OHIO more girls and minorities. In today’s economy, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 8 of the 10 fastest growing jobs require pro- ficiency in math and science, yet American RECOGNIZING THE 51ST ANNIVER- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 universities rank 27th among developed na- SARY OF THE PEACE CORPS AND Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I was absent tions with respect to the number of students 11TH DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS from the House Floor during yesterday’s roll graduating with science or engineering de- call vote. grees. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Had I been present, I would have voted in Thanks to the work of the Sally Ride OF VIRGINIA favor of H.R. 3637. Science Academy, these and other teachers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f now have additional training and skills to assist them in encouraging more of our young Tuesday, March 6, 2012 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF people to become excited about science and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it THE 2012 DALE CITY CIVIC ASSO- math. I am pleased to recognize the following is my great honor to rise today and recognize CIATION COMMUNITY AWARDS Fairfax County Public Schools teachers for the Peace Corps on the 51st Anniversary of participating in the Academy: Heather McCar- its inception. Since President John F. Ken- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY thy, Lynnette Harris, Luann Hoyseth, Lauren nedy’s inspirational call to service in the OF VIRGINIA Bello, Jodi Hepner, Danielle Heffron, Alane 1960s, the Peace Corps has played an inte- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Peragallo, Shannon Waite, and Holly Eelman. gral role in the journey toward world peace To date, the Sally Ride Science Academy and understanding. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 has successfully trained more than 650 edu- The Peace Corps is vital to our strategies Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I cators spanning 16 States, and they have re- for diplomacy and development assistance. rise to recognize the recipients of the 2012 turned to their perspective districts to train an This year alone, approximately 9,000 Peace Dale City Civic Association Community additional 4,400 teachers. Corps Volunteers have made significant con- Awards. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tributions in more than 75 countries. Volun- The Dale City Civic Association was found- in recognizing these remarkable teachers for teers learn more than 175 languages and dia- ed in 1967. Citizens formed the organization their efforts to change the way math and lects with placements in Asia, Africa, Europe, to give a voice to community initiatives and

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The Association hosts an annual awards RECOGNIZING THE 2012 OFFICERS HONORING PATRICIA SMITH OF banquet to honor individuals and organizations OF THE OCCOQUAN WOODBRIDGE LEBANON ON HER RETIREMENT that show an exceptional devotion to their LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DE- FROM THE FARM SERVICE community and public service. It is my honor PARTMENT AGENCY to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the names of the recipients of the 2012 Dale City HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. JOE COURTNEY Civic Association Community Awards: OF VIRGINIA OF CONNECTICUT High School Teacher of the Year: Ingrid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hoffman Perry; Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Middle School Teacher of the Year: Mary Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Lynn Thurman; Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rise to recognize the 2012 Officers of the Elementary School Teacher of the Year: to offer my heartiest congratulations and Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Margie Norman; thanks to Patricia Smith of Lebanon for her Department. John D. Jenkins Youth Citizen of the Year: more than three decades of service to farmers The 2012 officers and members of the Donald E. Jones, Jr.; in eastern Connecticut. This past December, board of directors are taking leadership roles Dale City Youth Environmental and Con- Pat retired after 31 years of working for the in one of Northern Virginia’s longest standing servation Award: Ann Nguyen; U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service volunteer fire departments. The O.W.L. Volun- Kathie Feeney Nurse of the Year: Rosey Agency’s Connecticut office. teer Fire Department was created to address Espiritu; After graduating from Norwich Free Acad- the need for organized fire response capabili- Prince William County Police Department, emy, Pat began working at the Groton Sub ties in the growing suburbs of Northern Vir- Police Officer of the Year: Officer David C. Base. She later worked in Boston at the Naval ginia. In 1938, the Department officially formed McKeown; Shipyards, a rural letter carrier in Lebanon, to become the only fire department between Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Officer Connecticut and also at the Social Security of- Fredericksburg and Alexandria. In the subse- of the Year: Lieutenant Christopher Gardner, fice in Willimantic, Connecticut. Always a dedi- quent decades O.W.L. has expanded to staff Jr.; cated public servant, Pat worked hard to serve three stations and provide emergency medical Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Emer- the people of eastern Connecticut in her var- services. gency Medical Service Provider of the Year: ious capacities. In 1980, Pat was hired by cur- The members of O.W.L. are dedicated com- Technician Danielle Miller; rent Connecticut Farm Service Agency Execu- munity volunteers, and the 2012 officers and Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Fire- tive Director Marsha Jette to serve as a Pro- directors will be diligent stewards of this tradi- fighter of the Year: Technician Tinashe Banda; gram Technician assisting farmers in eastern tion of service. The 250 active O.W.L. mem- Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, ‘‘Sec- Connecticut. bers answer 14,000 calls and serve 60,000 ond to None’’ Volunteer Community Servant Pat’s experience as a herdswoman on her people each year. Their job is demanding and Award: Irene Dell; brother Nathan R. Cushman’s farm gave her the hours are long, but these brave men and Prince William County Department of Fire the hands-on experience she needed to pro- women are driven by their dedication to public and Rescue, Firefighter of the Year: Captain vide dedicated and timely service to her fellow safety and the communities that they serve. Steve Barr; farmers. At the time she began working for We would all do well to follow their example. Prince William County Department of Fire USDA in 1980, Pat also milked 16–20 Brown I congratulate and commend the following and Rescue, Emergency Medical Service Pro- Swiss cows that she kept at her residence that 2012 incoming officers: belonged to her and her daughter Julie who vider of the Year: Lieutenant Leif Ericson; Department Chief: James F. McAllister; Deputy Sheriff of the Year: Deputy Jack Fire Assistant Chiefs: Karl F. Fippinger, was actively involved in the 4–H program. Richards; Wayne A. Haight, David S. Halman, John M. Pat’s dedication to her work never wavered Catherine Spellane Citizen of the Year: McGovern III, and Richard C. Slusher; despite the challenging times dairy farmers Ellen Carleton; EMS Assistant Chief: Edward A. Craig; and others in Connecticut faced during her Kathleen K. Seefeldt Community Service Fire Captains: Kurt E. Bolland, Steven R. three decades at USDA. While Pat’s retire- Award: Jo-Ellen Benson; Godin, Michael Nazionale, and Brian J. Smith, ment has left a void that will not easily be Ernestine S. Jenkins Lifetime Volunteer David P. Williams, and Justin W. Witt; filled at the Farm Service Agency office, she Award: Janice Carr; and EMS Captain: Richard T. Ruggieri; continues her service through volunteer efforts Business of the Year: Amici’s Restaurante. Fire Lieutenants: Jonathan W. Baldwin, at the New London County Farm Service Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Robert L. Brown, Mark A. Chandler, Jon R. Agency office. Always the dedicated public me in commending the winners of the 2012 Colpitts, Joshua Culp, Ernie M. Firkin Jr., Har- servant, Pat Smith’s experience and care for Dale City Civic Association Community old F. Griffith, Jamieson H. Jewett, Alexander her fellow farmers will be sorely missed as Awards for their dedication to building and R. Moody, Richard P. Moore, Derick N. Ondra, she moves from full time work to volunteering maintaining a healthy community. Each recipi- and John M. Roberts; for farmers in Connecticut. I ask that my col- ent has made a tangible imprint on Dale City, EMS Lieutenants: Tara S. Gallant, Tammy leagues join me in congratulating Pat on her and, with these awards, we hope to show L. Hill, James M. McCue, Scott A. Schneider, retirement and wish her well in her continued them that their contributions have not gone Kelly Shaw, and Cynthia M. Young; efforts. unnoticed. Executive Vice President: Ronald D. Miller; f f Admin Vice Presidents: William L. Carter, RECOGNIZING PRINCE WILLIAM Michael W. Clark, Henry J. Neyhouse, and OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS George W. Smith; DEBT Membership Secretary: Melissa L. Payne; TEACHERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED Treasurer: George J. Nazionale, Jr.; NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFI- HON. MIKE COFFMAN Election Officer: Valoree A. Brown; CATION OF COLORADO Sergeant at Arms: Timothy S. VanDeusen; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Directors: Jonathan D. Karnbach, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Thomas S. Sullivan, and Lenny G. Peters Jr.; Tuesday, March 6, 2012 OF VIRGINIA New Life Members: James F. McAllister, Jo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, seph J. Zarkauskas Jr., Derek D. Dove, and on January 20, 2009, the day President Phillip L. Hughes Jr. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Obama took office, the national debt was Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I $10,626,877,048,913.08. me in congratulating these remarkable volun- rise to recognize the 21 Prince William County

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Prince William County Public will be missed, she has left the world a better governed by classroom teachers, school ad- Schools delivers a world class education due place because of her devotion and service to ministrators, school board leaders, governors to the tireless efforts of teachers who make others. and state legislators, higher education officials, excellence the standard. teacher union leaders, and business and com- f f munity leaders. These teachers have met the standards es- TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH MCCANTS RECOGNIZING THE 22ND ANNUAL tablished by the National Board and have un- RAVENELL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. dergone a rigorous application process that re- YOUTH ORATORICAL COMPETI- quired they demonstrate the knowledge, skills HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN TION and accomplishments that comprise teaching OF SOUTH CAROLINA excellence. A Board Certified teacher supports IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY a vision of teaching based on the following Tuesday, March 6, 2012 OF VIRGINIA five core principles: Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1. Teachers are committed to students and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to an everyday hero, whose abid- their learning; Tuesday, March 6, 2012 2. Teachers know the subjects they teach ing faith led her to a remarkable life of Chris- and how to teach those subjects to students; tian service. Deaconess Elizabeth McCants Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I 3. Teachers are responsible for managing Ravenell passed from this life on February 12, rise to recognize the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin and monitoring student learning; 2012, but her legacy lives on in everyone she Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition 4. Teachers think systematically about their touched. hosted by the Prince William Alumnae Chapter practice and learn from experience; and Elizabeth McCants Ravenell was born on of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and its 5. Teachers are members of learning com- November 25, 1922 in Moncks Corner, South Education Foundation. munities. Carolina. She attended the public schools of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left I extend my personal congratulations to the Charleston County, but her calling was a an indelible mark on our nation in his pursuit recent class of National Board Certified Christian education. She earned certificates of civil rights through civil dialogue. Despite Teachers: from the House of God Academy and Bible the violence perpetrated against Dr. King and Ms. Laura Deering—Battlefield High School; College and a degree from the Moody Bible other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, Ms. Susan Dommer—Stonewall Middle Institute. Dr. King responded with reverent oratory and Mrs. Ravenell was a devout Christian, and School; nonviolent resistance to condemn the injustice Ms. Michelle Esmacher—Lake Ridge Middle devoted her life to her family and her faith. of social inequality. His legacy is one of toler- School; She first joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in ance and steadfast commitment to principled Ms. Amanda Esteban—Battlefield High North Charleston in 1943. Two years later, and peaceful communication. School; she and her husband joined the House of Ms. Crystal Figueroa—Triangle Elementary God—Keith Dominion, when their oldest child, Contestants in the MLK Youth Oratorical School; Mary Elizabeth was just one year old. Contest pay tribute to Dr. King’s legacy with Mr. Jason Fox—Hylton High School; As a member of the House of God, Mrs. their ability to exercise the strength of the spo- Mr. Mark Groom—Swans Creek Elementary Ravenell served in many capacities. She was ken word. This skill will serve them well as School; a part of the National Complex committee, they seize future leadership opportunities and Ms. Erica Ippoliti—Rosa Parks Elementary Deacons Union, Chief Overseer’s Anniversary forge the personal relationships necessary for School; Committee, and the International Missionary effective community engagement and orga- Ms. Michelle Marrero—Freedom High Outreach Society. nizing. School; She sailed the Mediterranean Sea, minis- I congratulate and applaud the following Ms. Megan Martin—Henderson Elementary tering in Madrid, Spain as a guest of a com- contestants of the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Lu- School; munity church her daughter, Margaret Cath- ther King, Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition: Ms. Kristin McKitrick-Rojas—Benton Middle erine, organized. She represented the Pied- Middle School Contestants School; mont Diocese of South Carolina in Mississippi. Jonathan Adrien—Porter School; Ms. Catherine Naujoks—Coles Elementary Mrs. Ravenell also took many visitors to the School; Jacob Gonzalez—Parkside Middle Ms. Diana Pool—Battlefield High School; church’s General Assembly in Nashville,. Ten- School; Ms. Kelly Pratte—Rosa Parks Elementary nessee, and provided food, clothes and shel- Nicolas Smith—Benton Middle School. School; ter for many of them. High School Contestants She met her husband, James L. Ravenell in Ms. Ann Reighard—Rosa Parks Elementary Sadiyah Faruk—Gar-Field High School; School; Charleston, South Carolina. The couple had six children, and numerous grandchildren, Ebonee Johnson—Manassas Park High Mr. Mark Rendell—T. Clay Wood Elemen- School; tary School; great grandchildren and great-great grand- Ms. Ramona Richardson—Coles Elemen- children. Mrs. Ravenell was also ‘‘mother’’ to Seth Opoku-Yeboah—Osbourn Park High tary School; all of the children of the church. Children gave School. Ms. Karen Roth—Antietam Elementary her the greatest joy in life, and she doted on Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join School; all of them. I met Ms. Ravenell soon after me in commending Delta Sigma Theta Soror- Ms. Amanda Shaw—Signal Hill Elementary marrying into the McCants family over 50 ity, Inc. for recognizing the benefit that Dr. School; years ago. We became fast friends and re- King’s teachings bring to the development of Ms. Amanda Taylor—Gainesville Middle mained so until her death. our youth. We lay the foundations of a more School; and Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our col- tolerant society when we nurture the ability to Ms. Jacquelynn Zanghi—Ellis Elementary leagues join me in celebrating an abundant life engage and communicate with one another in School. well lived. Elizabeth Ravenell was a dear a way that respects our common humanity.

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