September 21, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 independence, and direct access to the Presi- Force; Milton Kelm, U.S. Air Force; John will be greatly missed by her family and the dent have been critical to its success. With O’Brien, U.S. Air Force; Robert Stubblefield, City of Brooklyn. these attributes intact, I am confident that U.S. Air Force; Walter Lowblad, U.S. Coast f USTR will continue to fulfill its mission effec- Guard; Billie Tracy, U.S. Coast Guard; Har- tively and commendably for the next 50 years. vard Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps; William Sex- RECOGNIZING TALBOT HILL Today, I honor USTR on its 50th anniver- ton, U.S. Marine Corps, Muriel Yandle, U.S. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sary, the 16 men and women who have Marine Corps; Douglas Smith, U.S. Merchant served as the U.S. Trade Representative, and Marine; Adam Bachmann, U.S. Navy; James HON. ADAM SMITH the thousands who have proudly served under Bratton, U.S. Navy; Richard Davis, U.S. Navy; OF WASHINGTON them. I wish USTR the best for another 50 Joseph Doyon, U.S. Navy; James Dunn, U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. Navy; Teddy Freeman, U.S. Navy; Thomas Thursday, September 20, 2012 f Gibbons, U.S. Navy; William Jordan, U.S. Navy; James Kohl, U.S. Navy; James Lan- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON C. caster, Sr., U.S. Navy; William Matthias, U.S. rise to honor Talbot Hill Elementary School, lo- YUAN Navy; Warren McCoy, U.S. Navy; Jerald cated in Renton, Washington, for being named Muck, U.S. Navy; Franklin Nolan, U.S. Navy; one of the ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ by HON. RANDY HULTGREN Leonard Premselaar, U.S. Navy; Vance Parent & Child magazine. The school was OF ILLINOIS Strunk, U.S. Navy; Leonard Swanzy, U.S. also named a Washington State Designated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy; Walter Thompson, U.S. Navy; Frank Innovative School. Talbot Hill Elementary School is part of the Thursday, September 20, 2012 Spiegel Jr., U.S. Navy; Richard Watson, U.S. Navy. national MicroSociety program. In this pro- Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- These 48 heroes join more than 100,000 gram, students participate in a fully-functioning gratulate Taiwan’s Ambassador to the United veterans from across the country who, since society. Students apply for jobs, earn money, States, Jason C. Yuan, for his service in the 2005, have journeyed from their home states pay taxes, and participate in government. United States and his recent appointment as to Washington, DC, to reflect at the memorials Each fall, the Talbot Hill Elementary School Taiwan’s National Security Advisor. built in their honor. community elects a Legislature, comprised of I also would like to wish Taiwan a happy an- Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the a president, vice president, at-large members niversary for her upcoming anniversary on Oc- courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and and senators and representatives from each tober 10th. Known as double ten day, this will Marines who put themselves in harm’s way for grade level. Students work on a newspaper, mark Taiwan’s 101st year. our country and way of life. As a nation, we run a post office, start small businesses, and With so much turmoil in the world today, the can never fully repay the debt of gratitude manage a recycling center. region along the Taiwan Strait is one of the owed to them for their honor, commitment, This unique school is made possible by par- important places where hostilities are decreas- and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we ent and community support. Parents get in- ing. Taiwan has forged constructive partner- have today. volved to invest in the school and in their chil- ships with China, and there is a working My colleagues, please join me in thanking dren’s education. This includes spreading the peace between the two countries. Much of this these veterans and the volunteers of Honor word to the community about the needs of the can be credited to President Ma’s leadership Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication school. The community’s involvement is es- and the policies he has instilled. and service to this great country. I especially sential to the success of Talbot Hill Elemen- Since President Ma became president, there want to recognize and thank Dick and Erik tary and helps to build a generation of suc- have been numerous daily flights between the Tobiason and Michael and Cindy Jensen for cessful and innovative students. two countries, large increases in tourism be- their tireless work with Honor Flight of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- tween China and Taiwan, and a pooling of f ognize the students, teachers, administrators, joint resources to reduce crime along the Tai- parents, and staff of Talbot Hill Elementary wan Strait. IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. RUTH School. The school’s groundbreaking edu- Happy anniversary to Taiwan, and thanks to COYNE cational techniques prepare students to be President Ma for his part in maintaining peace life-long learners and engaged members of and stability in Southeast Asia. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH their communities. f OF OHIO f TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NATIONAL DAY FOR THE OREGON Thursday, September 20, 2012 REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. GREG WALDEN honor of Mrs. Ruth Coyne, the former ‘‘first HON. DAN BURTON OF OREGON lady’’ of Brooklyn, Ohio. OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ruth was the wife of John M. Coyne, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES former mayor of Brooklyn. She attended Thursday, September 20, 2012 Thursday, September 20, 2012 Rhodes High School and met John at a dance Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- at Our Lady of Good Council. They were mar- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on nize the 48 World War II veterans from Or- ried at Old Pete’s Wayside Inn on November October 3, 2012, the Taipei Economic and egon who will be visiting their memorial tomor- 30, 1940. John went on to serve as mayor for Cultural Representative Office, located in row in Washington, DC through Honor Flight an astounding 52 years, from 1947 to 1999. Washington, DC, will be celebrating the 101st of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful state and Ruth provided support for her husband National Day of the Republic of China on Tai- country, we welcome these heroes to the na- throughout the years and came to be loved by wan at the beautiful Twin Oaks Estate. I rise tion’s capital. the community. The couple was married for 72 today in advance of this celebration to offer The veterans on this flight from Oregon are: years. my continued praise and support of the U.S.- Harry Barber, U.S. Army; Clarence Carnahan, Ruth is remembered fondly by everyone she Taiwanese relationship and to acknowledge U.S. Army; Elmer Hendricks, U.S. Army; Burl encountered. Councilwoman Kathleen Pucci the good work of Jason Yuan, who after serv- Jarrell, U.S. Army; Melvin McCoy, U.S. Army; has said that, ‘‘She exemplified grace, dignity ing four years as Taiwan’s Washington Rep- Lowell Miller, U.S. Army; Walter Orum, U.S. and style. She genuinely cared about our resentative is returning to Taiwan to continue Army; Wilburt Rathke, U.S. Army; Fred Riggs, community and its residents.’’ his distinguished career by serving as Sec- U.S. Army; Willard Runion, U.S. Army; In addition to her role as ‘‘first lady’’, Ruth retary General of the National Security Coun- Dennison Thomas, U.S. Army; Frank was a loving citizen and mother. She was the cil. Mr. Yuan has worked tirelessly to further Vaughan, U.S. Army; Harley Hess, U.S. Army mother of four, grandmother of nine, and the mutually beneficial relationship between Air Forces; Marion Kirkham, U.S. Army Air great-grandmother of fifteen. She always put the United States and Taiwan. Forces; Urban Kluthe, U.S. Army Air Forces; her family first. As the people of the Republic of China on Robert Mitchell, U.S. Army Air Forces; Roland Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Taiwan celebrate the 101st anniversary of Stewart, U.S. Army Air Forces; Francis in memory of Mrs. Ruth Coyne, a woman who their nation’s founding, I congratulate them on Ellmers, U.S. Air Force; Jack Keeler, U.S. Air spent her long life working for others, and who their National Day and would like to commend

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Over its 40 years, the the 23 million citizens of Taiwan for their com- involving children and families, she was CRWC has created a clear track record of mitment to peace. As a symbol of this commit- named Executive Producer—Special Projects. leveraging strong partnerships with area ment, the Republic of China on Taiwan re- With this new assignment, she helped shape stakeholders to remove the impairments cently melted down artillery shells and used Action News around the clock. caused by pollution. the metal to construct a ‘‘Peace Bell.’’ Presi- In January 2004, after a short hiatus, Nancy The work of the CRWC has left a tangible dent Ma Ying-jeou also proposed a peace ini- returned to reporting full time, once again add- impact on the communities of Southeast tiative in the hope of easing the recent ten- ing her experience and expertise to the ex- Michigan—riparian habitat has been restored, sions in the East China Sea. The initiative panding daily Action News coverage while children have been educated on the healthy calls on all parties concerned to show re- continuing to co-anchor Action News Live at and active lifestyle that the watershed sup- straint, shelve controversies and settle dis- Five. She also wrote a popular blog, ‘‘The ports and recreational fishermen once again putes in a peaceful manner. It also urges all Red, White, and True’’, which focused on sto- enjoy premier fisheries. Beyond these benefits parties concerned to strive for a consensus on ries about the Central Valley’s military per- to area residents, the CRWC’s outreach to its a code of conduct in the East China Sea, and sonnel and families. stakeholders has created important synergies to establish a mechanism for cooperation on In 2005, Nancy was inducted into the pres- between local governments, institutes of high- exploring and developing resources in the re- tigious Silver Circle by the Northern California er education, area businesses and advocacy gion. We celebrate these efforts to maintain chapter of the National Academy of Television groups, that have strengthened the vitality of good relations with other countries, and the Arts and Sciences for her commitment of over the Southeast Michigan region. The results United States is proud to call the Republic of 25 years to the Fresno television market and have been, not just a healthier ecosystem, but China on Taiwan a partner in peace. broadcast news industry. also increased economic activity and in- In closing, I hope my colleagues will join me Nancy has reported on countless stories creased quality-of-life for our families. in thanking Ambassador Yuan for his service and events important to the people of Central Mr. Speaker, as a proud supporter of the along with President Ma, Vice President Wu, California and she has given her time and ef- Great Lakes and the federal commitment Con- and the people of the Republic of China on fort to numerous non-profits and charities over gress has made through the Great Lakes Res- Taiwan for their continued commitment to the decades. Please join me in congratulating toration Initiative, I ask my colleagues to join peace and democracy on this anniversary of Ms. Osborne on her ‘‘award-winning and trail- me in recognizing the CRWC for 40 years of their National Day. Although I am retiring from blazing television career,’’ as she retires from leadership in protecting, enhancing and cele- the United States House of Representatives, ABC30 Action News. brating the Clinton River, its watershed and Lake St. Clair. While there is still a lot of work please be assured that my support, commit- f ment and friendship to Taiwan will remain left to be done to fully restore and protect our IN RECOGNITION OF FORTY YEARS strong, and will never die. important natural resources, we have seen OF LEADERSHIP FROM CLINTON great progress because of the work of the f RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL CRWC and its sister organizations across the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Great Lakes region. I am confident that with HON. GARY C. PETERS the sustained dedication of the CRWC, its stakeholders and its supporters, that we will HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF MICHIGAN continue to see more progress made to fully OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES restore the Clinton River Area of Concern. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 20, 2012 f Thursday, September 20, 2012 Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to RECOGNIZING THE 225TH ANNIVER- recognize the Clinton River Watershed Council Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- SARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE (CRWC) as it celebrates 40 years of service to ably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. NORTHWEST ORDINANCE BY THE Southeast Michigan. Situated within Macomb 585 regarding the ‘‘Andrew P. Carpenter Tax CONTINENTAL CONGRESS OF and Oakland Counties and located in the heart Act’’ (H.R. 5044). Had I been present, I would THE UNITED STATES have voted ‘‘yes’’. of the Great Lakes region, the Clinton River f watershed covers over 760 square miles that begins at the headwaters of the Clinton River HON. JEAN SCHMIDT HONORING NANCY OSBORNE in Springfield Township and stretches to its OF OHIO outlet into Lake St. Clair. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DEVIN NUNES Water has long been an important part of Thursday, September 20, 2012 OF CALIFORNIA our lives in Michigan and throughout the Great Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lakes region—it was the means through recognize that 225 years ago the Continental which Michigan became a center of industry Thursday, September 20, 2012 Congress of the United States enacted the and innovation during the Industrial Revolution Northwest Ordinance, which in 1787 estab- Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and remains a critical part of our economy. lished a system of government that made the honor Nancy Osborne, an important public fig- However, as an unintended consequence of territory north and west of the Ohio River the ure in the Central Valley news industry, on the our success, the Clinton River and its water- first commonwealth in the world whose or- occasion of her retirement. shed became polluted by industrial runoff and ganic law recognized every man as free and Ms. Osborne graduated from Las Cruces untreated sewage, which threatened this im- equal. High School in New Mexico and attended New portant natural resource in Southeast Michi- Encompassing 265,878 square miles, the Mexico State University for 3 years. gan. As a response to growing public concern, Northwest Territory included the future states Following a five year break from her edu- in 1972 the CRWC was founded with a mis- of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, cation, she returned to college in the valley at sion to protect, enhance and celebrate the and part of Minnesota. Fresno State University. She graduated in Clinton River, its watershed and Lake St. In addition to prohibiting slavery, the North- 1976 with a BA in Speech Communications Clair. west Ordinance guaranteed religious freedom and began work on a Master’s degree. In execution of its mission, the CRWC has and civil rights throughout the territory. This After a year of graduate study, she accept- created programs that have engaged all the federal mandate preceded by several years ed a reporting job at ABC30. As one of only sectors of the community in efforts to restore the Bill of Rights—the first 10 Amendments to a handful of women in the local broadcast in- the watershed, while providing hands-on edu- the U.S. Constitution. The Northwest Ordi- dustry, Nancy became a role model for many cation which has instilled the value of good nance was adopted by the Continental Con- young women. environmental stewardship. Among its pro- gress on July 13, 1787. In the fall of 1977, Nancy joined the anchor grams is Adopt-a-Stream, which directly in- The Continental Congress appointed Arthur team at KFSN–TV. In 1980, she produced and volves area residents in the water quality mon- St. Clair the first governor of the Northwest

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