May 10, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3079 Earl Hobbs was discovered to be two rifices these men made for our country. They time, has earned three Academy pounds under the required body weight at and many more of those veterans are heroes Awards and eight Grammy Awards. the induction center. He ran to a nearby gro- and should never be forgotten. The American These include the 1997 Grammy Trust- cery store, bought three bounds of bananas, people who lived during the WWII era earned ees Award, which he shares with David, hurriedly ate the fruit and passed the phys- a reputation as ‘‘The Greatest Generation.’’ ical. Was this an example of youthful patri- I truly believe they deserve that com- and the 2008 Lifetime Achievement otism or what? pliment. Not only in military service, but Award. Even after being inducted into After basic training, Earl was schooled in also in different walks of life, many of them the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he is armor at Ft. Knox, KY. He was assigned to a had exemplary attitudes and accomplish- still touring and performing all over tank crew in the 1st Armored Division. Dur- ments. the world. ing a battle near Algeria, Africa, his tank At this time, Glen Combs is the only one of I ask my Senate colleagues join me these men still living. He is 92 and in poor was disabled and the crew was forced to in honoring and congratulating Mr. evacuate. They were captured by German health. soldiers and taken to a POW camp, Stalag 3B Toleman Combs passed away November 29, Burt Bacharach on this well-deserved in Berlin, Germany, where he was a prisoner 1995, and is buried at Nancy, KY. Rufus honor. for 27 months. ‘‘Jamup’’ Miller died February 3, 1997, and is f While he was in this camp, fellow Clay buried in Manchester. Benjamin Franklin Countian Squire Baker was incarcerated Garrison died at Wilmore Veteran’s Hospital TRIBUTE TO PATROLMAN BEN there for three or four months, then moved December 27, 1997, and is buried at Memorial CAMPBELL out to a different location. Squire and sur- Gardens in Manchester. Walter Garrison Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today viving members of their bomber crew had passed away on May 22, 2002. Years ago, Uncle Walt decided to be buried I wish to recognize Patrolman Ben been shot down and captured. Stalag 3B was Campbell of Copley, OH, for being hon- liberated by Russian allies. Earl said, ‘‘The with some of the soldiers he served with at Russians were much more cruel than our Normandy. He was laid to rest in Butler ored as a 2012 National Association of former German captors.’’ County Memorial Park ‘‘Field of Honor’’ Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP Rufus ‘‘Jamup’’ Miller, Jr. was inducted near Hamilton, Ohio. COPS award recipient for the brave and into the military at Cincinnati, Ohio, August Earl Hobbs died November 25, 2003, and is heroic actions he has displayed in the 13, 1943. After basic training at Camp buried at Memorial Gardens in Manchester. line of duty. Mansell ‘‘Dude’’ Stone passed on July 2, 2004, Blanding, Florida, he was assigned to K Com- On August 7, 2011, Officer Ben Camp- pany of the 339th Infantry, Third Battalion. and is buried in Harts Branch Cemetery out- side Manchester. bell responded to a report of shots fired They were heavily involved in the assault on in a Copley Township neighborhood the Gustav line. f This location was in Italy. K Company’s and he found a very grisly scene. An losses were very heavy, nearly 55 percent. TRIBUTE TO BURT BACHARACH armed suspect had shot eight people, Most of the casualties in K Company were Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I salute killing seven, and was still at large in from the minefields. However, they also en- the life and accomplishments of Burt the neighborhood. Without waiting for countered mortar, rifle, and machine-gun Bacharach, who received The Library backup, Officer Campbell took off on fire. ‘‘Jamup’’ was among the wounded. The of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular foot after the suspect. As he scoured 339th Infantry was one of the three regi- Song on Tuesday night. This award is the area, he heard more gunshots and ments of the 85th Infantry Division. In WWI, they were nicknamed the ‘‘Polar Bears.’’ given to musicians whose lifetime con- ran in their direction. Suddenly he The 85th had a proud and famous history. tributions to the field of popular song found himself in an open area, with no The second time ‘‘Jamup’’ was wounded was demonstrate the standard of excellence protection, but surrounded by trees in the North Apennines Campaign in bitter associated with George and Ira and houses, any one of which could be fighting east of Mount Verruca. He was also Gershwin. Mr. Bacharach received this concealing the shooter. Moments later, involved in the PO Valley campaign as well award jointly with cowriter Hal David, the suspect stepped out from behind a as the Rome-Arno Campaign. After being which is the first time in the history of house and pointed an automatic pistol wounded twice, Miller was transferred to the military police. June 5th, 1944, the 339th did this award that it has gone to a song- directly at Officer Campbell. Officer their victory march through Rome. writing team. This prestigious honor Campbell commanded the shooter to Glenn Combs was at the induction center not only celebrates their work, but it drop his weapon, and when the man re- when doctors decided his feet were a little places them among the ranks of Paul fused, the Officer had no choice but to flat for the infantry. He went through basic Simon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie shoot, killing the suspect. training and into Headquarters Company of Wonder, all previous recipients. It was a horrible tragedy, but with- the 1st Armored Division. In December of Born in Missouri and raised in New out Officer Campbell’s unhesitating 1942, they traveled to North Africa by ships. York, Burt built a name for himself courage, it would have been far worse. Glenn was involved in battles at Anzio, Kas- serine Pass, Tunisia, and Algeria. After over his six-decade career as one of the A subsequent investigation confirmed avoiding a near disaster at Kasserine Pass, country’s most respected and honored this when more than 200 rounds of am- the commanding general was relieved and songwriters. His partnership with Hal munition were discovered in the sus- Col. Robinett was placed in charge of oper- David created such beloved songs as pect’s car. ations. Because of his excellent strategy and ‘‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,’’ For his commitment to the Copley leadership in attaining victory in a very neg- ‘‘What the World Needs Now is Love,’’ community, as well as his tremendous ative situation, Col. Paul ‘‘Little Man’’ ‘‘Walk on By,’’ and ‘‘Alfie.’’ The duo acts of bravery on August 7, 2011, I Robinette was promoted to Brig. General. first began collaborating in the 1950s at would like to recognize and thank Mr. Kasserine Pass was considered to be the first major battle won by American forces in the Famous Paramount Music Com- Campbell for his service and congratu- North Africa. Glenn Combs was promoted pany, and among their first big hits late him on receiving the National As- from staff sergeant to junior warrant officer, were ‘‘The Story of My Life,’’ made fa- sociation of Police Organizations and in a few months to chief warrant officer. mous by Marty Robbins, and ‘‘Magic (NAPO) TOP COPS award. Glenn said, ‘‘One of the reasons I was pro- Moments,’’ performed by Perry Como. f moted through the enlisted ranks to officer Following on their first successes, be- was due to so many men getting killed in my tween 1962 and 1972 their songs were al- 2011 U.S. SMALL BUSINESS company.’’ most continuously on Billboard Maga- ADMINISTRATION HONOREES These men served approximately five Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, years. Walt Garrison was one of the fortu- zine’s singles chart. During this time nate. He didn’t receive a scratch. Uncle Ben they worked with an array of singers, every year the U.S. Small Business Ad- wasn’t so lucky. He was wounded in the including Dionne Warwick, B.J. Thom- ministration, SBA, honors our coun- shoulder by shrapnel from an exploding artil- as, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters, try’s local entrepreneurs, hardworking lery shell on a hill near the Moselle River in Tom Jones, Jackie DeShannon, Gene Americans who have built businesses France. Pitney, and Herb Alpert. Together, from ideas and created jobs for their Walt Garrison was one of those veterans Burt and Hal have written numerous communities. I would like to congratu- who could talk about his war experience. hits that have helped launch the ca- late the eight outstanding entre- Ben, ‘‘Dude,’’ ‘‘Jamup,’’ and many others were too scarred emotionally, mentally, and reers of some of America’s most cele- preneurs from Connecticut who were physically to recall their combat duty. brated musicians. recognized in 2011, most especially, A. I apologize that I’m unable to provide more Mr. Bacharach, one of the most hon- Gregory Bachmann of Torrington, Con- complete information concerning the sac- ored and successful composers of our necticut’s DYMAX Corporation, who

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This support necticut Community Investment Cor- budding business owners and leaders has included more than $500 million of poration, a nonprofit that works with how to grow an idea to global propor- financing, education and training, and small business owners to secure loans tions—driven by the most advanced re- procurement aid for individuals with and develop strategy. A veteran and re- search and technology and steadfast big ideas and businesses wanting to ex- cipient of an SBA veteran’s loan in confidence in the American legacy of pand by taking technological risks. 1982, Mr. Brown demonstrates that starting from the beginning to achieve The winner of the Small Business dreams can be realized with persist- greatness. Person of the Year award must meet ence. I applaud the SBA for recognizing eight sets of criteria, including staying the importance of providing for our Na- f power, growth in number of employees, tion’s heroes who wish to run their own PHARMACY COMPETITION AND increase in sales and/or unit volume, businesses once returning home. CONSUMER CHOICE ACT current and past financial perform- In addition, every year the SBA ance, innovativeness of product or names an Explorer of the Year in Con- Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I rise in service offered, response to adversity, necticut, acknowledging that risk con- support of the Pharmacy Competition contributions to community-oriented fronts business owners every day. 2011 and Consumer Choice Act, S. 1058. In projects, and the products exported and winner, On Site Gas Systems of light of the Federal Trade Commis- markets served. Newington and its president, Frank X. sion’s recent decision to allow the In 1979, Mr. Bachmann inherited the Hursey, are committed to the most merger of two Pharmacy Benefit Man- business his parents had started in cutting-edge solutions and designs for agers, creating the largest PBM in our their basement. Now, DYMAX makes reliable sources of gas used by a com- nation, I call on my colleagues to join its home in a 100,000 square foot build- prehensive set of industries, including me in supporting this vital piece of leg- ing and operates facilities globally, in- emergency response, food preservation, islation. The Pharmacy Competition cluding in Germany, China, Hong automobile, and by our military. and Consumer Choice Act, if enacted, Kong, and Korea. It offers innovative Often, it is family owned businesses, would help protect patients and pro- technology, such as adhesives, coat- hoping to continue the legacy of pre- viders from soaring health-care costs ings, epoxies, masking resins, and vious generations that become reliable and potentially anticompetitive con- light-curing systems, to manufacturers sources of products or services central duct by PBMs, who are the middlemen who rely on innovative solutions for re- to their communities. The SBA named in the prescription drug industry. liable, cost-effective, and quick auto- Jim Nilsson, owner and managing part- Over the past several years, I have mated assembly. Most recently, ner of Geissler’s Supermarkets of spoken with many of Mississippi’s DYMAX has successfully experimented South Windsor, as the 2011 Jeffrey pharmacists who feel powerless against with UV and LED technology as a cut- Butland Family Owned Business of the PBMs and their overreaching influence ting-edge way for companies to grow. Year. In 1923, Geissler’s was a small in their industry. In Mississippi, where In addition to the tremendous progress storefront, and now it offers online over 1 million individuals live in rural, Mr. Bachmann has made since his par- shopping and delivery. Often family medically underserved areas, commu- ents’ vision, I commend him for ensur- businesses in Connecticut also win nity pharmacists play a pivotal role in ing that his company remains environ- other categories, and in 2011, the SBA providing health care to patients. mentally conscious while making re- honored Region 1 Subcontractor of the These pharmacists, often the only markable strides in research and devel- Year Thomas Dolan, Jr., for his work health-care providers in an area, de- opment. DYMAX also gives back to as president of Hi-Rel Products in velop trusting relationships with their Connecticut’s less fortunate, and has Essex. Hi-Rel Products was started in customers and communities. This leg- received an award from United Way of the early 1970s by Mr. Dolan’s father, islation will help level the playing field Northwest Connecticut for ‘‘conducting who worked out of his Old Saybrook between community pharmacies and the most unique employee incentive home to experiment with reliable pre- PBMs, while ensuring Americans have program’’ for contributions to their an- cision components for microelec- access to the providers of their choice. nual food drive. tronics. Now, this technology has ap- While a few States, such as my State In addition to the title of Small Busi- plications across a wide range of indus- of Mississippi, regulate the activities ness Person of the Year, the SBA rec- tries. Currently, Hi-Rel employs ap- of PBMs, these powerful players in ognizes seven other businesses or indi- proximately 100 people in the United health care remain largely unregulated viduals in Connecticut every year as States, Canada, and the United King- by the Federal Government. PBMs Minority Small Business Champion, dom. compete across state lines in our coun- Veterans Advocate Champion, Explorer Lastly, I would like to recognize try, and this legislation would provide of the Year, the Jeffrey Butland Fam- Margaret Sheahan, 2011 Women in national anti-fraud oversight in each of ily Owned Business of the Year, Region Business Champion, and Patrick our 50 States. One Subcontractor of the Year, Women Lorent, 2011 Financial Services Cham- The need for this legislation is clear- in Business Champion, and Financial pion, for their work in Connecticut in er now than ever. With the upcoming Services Champion. the legal and financial lending indus- merger, one company will control 40 Clayton Williams and Dennis Brown tries, respectively. Ms. Sheahan is percent of the market. As one FTC are two of the 2011 awardees who are founding partner of Mitchell & Commissioner appropriately stated, it driven by their passion for the poten- Sheahan of Redding and provides im- will be a ‘‘game changer.’’ tial of small businesses and the ways portant legal counsel in employment I am an unyielding supporter of free they can transform lives. I have seen and union disputes. Mr. Lorent was markets, and I strongly believe this firsthand the tremendous roots local honored by the SBA for his role as vice legislation would facilitate a more businesses have set in New Haven and president and manager of People’s transparent, competitive, and fair mar- the central part they play in the city’s United Bank Government Lending De- ketplace for PBMs, pharmacies, pro- community, so it is no surprise that partment where he connects United viders, and patients. On behalf of the Mr. Williams, the city of New Haven’s Bank with national, statewide, and millions of Americans and businesses small business development officer, re- local lending programs. This important affected by the market practices of ceived the 2011 Minority Small Busi- work provides vital lifelines to the Pharmacy Benefit Managers, I urge my ness Champion award. He has worked small businesses of Connecticut that colleagues to pass the Pharmacy Com- tirelessly on behalf of minority entre- can continue to focus on research and petition and Consumer Choice Act.

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