February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E97 HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- conscience of the entire world into the promise message, underpinning his music with the pol- PLISHMENTS OF CORETTA of universal freedom from oppression. Mrs. itics and theology of his Rastafarian beliefs SCOTT KING King’s brilliant legacy, framed in peace, deter- and his personal struggles in Jamaica. He has mination and dignity, will forever resound with inspired everyone from Stevie Wonder to The SPEECH OF the voice of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther Clash with his lyrics. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH King, Jr.—along our urban streets, across the His music was a social force, calling for op- OF OHIO South and around the world—echoing the on- portunity, justice and freedom and challenging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going struggle for freedom in a chorus of hope those who sought change to act to achieve it. that will someday rise with their words on the Throughout his career, he was influenced by Wednesday, February 1, 2006 dawning of a new day of peace and justice for the gulf between haves and have-nots, a cul- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in all. ture of oppression that was particularly evident honor and remembrance of Coretta Scott f in his poverty- and crime-ridden homeland. King, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Reggae’s mesmerizing rhythms carried an un- civil rights leader, whose courageous mission CONGRATULATING THE GAINES- deniable signature that rose to the fore of the has left an indelible light of peace and justice VILLE FUTURE FARMERS OF music scene in the 1970s, largely through the visible across our country and around the AMERICA CHAPTER AT THE recorded work of Marley and his group the world. Mrs. King gracefully raised aloft the SOUTHWESTERN EXHIBITION Wailers. Some of his albums, such as Natty dreams and legacy of the most prominent vi- AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN FORT Dread and Rastaman Vibration endure as sionary for social change in our nation’s his- WORTH reggae milestones that gave a voice to the tory, her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. poor of Jamaica and, by extension, the world. Their unified mission of peacefully dismantling HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Much of his music today aims to uplift the im- the racist foundation of America would change OF TEXAS poverished and powerless, instilling in them a the course of our Nation forever. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beautiful sense of dignity in their culture, de- Mrs. King’s entire life was framed by dignity, spite the hardships they encountered in their Wednesday, February 8, 2006 courage and an unwavering commitment to daily lives. In 1978, he received a United Na- social justice and humanitarian causes. She Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions Peace Award for his attempts to calm grew up working in the cotton fields of Ala- congratulate members of the Gainesville Fu- the warring factions of Jamaican politics and bama, where she experienced the harsh re- ture Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter for played at Zimbabwe’s independence celebra- ality of racism. Taught by her parents that only their opportunity to exhibit livestock at The tions in 1980, where he came to learn that a solid education could open the door to free- Southwestern Exhibition and Livestock Show more Zimbabweans knew the lyrics of his dom and opportunity, Mrs. King focused on in Fort Worth. song than they did the words of the national her studies and graduated with honors from Seven members of the Gainesville FFA anthem. Antioch College in southern Ohio, one of the Chapter participated in events in late January. Marley died prematurely at age 36 in 1981, first integrated colleges in the country. While a Among the youth project exhibited were five after doctors discovered a cancerous growth student, she joined the NAACP and became lambs and two goats. Marlee Bell also exhib- on his foot haphazardly after a soccer game. deeply involved in the civil rights movement, ited a first place spring heifer in the Brangus Despite his death, the heartbeat reggae foregoing a career in music to carry out the junior heifer show. rhythms of the music that he left behind con- work of peace and justice. The Gainesville FFA chapter has been at- tinue to thrive today. Moreover, Jamaica itself The assassination of Dr. King did not dimin- tending the Fort Worth Stock show for some has been transformed by his legacy. Marley ish her resolve. She courageously forged time now, and they look forward to continuing was buried on the island with full state honors ahead on the road to justice, despite the dan- their participation for years to come. on May 21, 1981. In a crowning irony, given ger inherent in her noble cause. As a young This is the 110th year for the show, and is the reviled status that Rastafarians and their widow with four young children to raise, Mrs. billed as ‘‘the nation’s oldest livestock show.’’ music had once suffered at the hands of the King remained steadfast in her commitment to Participating in the show teaches students ag- Jamaican government, Marley’s pacifist her children and also unwavering in her deter- ricultural principles along with animal hus- reggae anthem, ‘‘One Love,’’ was adapted as mination to continue on the path set by Dr. bandry and livestock judging skills. a theme song by the Jamaican Tourist Board. King. She took up the torch of her late hus- I extend my sincere congratulations to these Bob Marley continues to live today in our band, holding it high and dignified, exposing a the youth of the Gainesville FFA Chapter for hearts and minds, as does his music. With an- broken society degraded by racism and injus- their success and participation. I wish them thems such as ‘‘Get Up Stand’’ he continues tice and illuminating the reality of peaceful the best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in fu- to fight for those who feel they cannot. With change. ture opportunities. such a vision, Marley continues to be worthy Refined, articulate and reflecting a quiet f of recognition and remembrance. grace, Mrs. King did not retreat from the f movement sparked by Dr. King. She delib- COMMEMORATION OF BOB erately stepped out into the sharp glare of the MARLEY’S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO TERENCE W. STARZ, public and bravely marched on, leading civil MD protests where her husband had marched be- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL fore. She led an unrelenting effort to establish OF NEW YORK HON. MELISSA A. HART Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an endeavor that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT took her fifteen years and over six million peti- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. Determined to keep Dr. King’s legacy alive, Mrs. King founded the King Center in Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Wednesday, February 8, 2006 1968, serving as its president for 26 years. pay homage to a man who gave a voice to the Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take Armed with a sharp mind, a warm smile and voiceless first in his native Jamaica and then this opportunity to congratulate Terence W. a passion for social change, Mrs. King jour- throughout the world. The legendary reggae Starz, M.D., who will become the 141st presi- neyed around the world, speaking to college singer Bob Marley would have turned 61 on dent of the Allegheny County Medical Society and church audiences and meeting with world Monday, February 6 and it is appropriate that on January 28, 2006. leaders. Mrs. King championed the rights of we pause to recognize the extraordinary im- Dr. Starz is an internal medicine physician the poor and advocated for social and eco- pact of his life and work. Not only did Marley at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center nomic justice for women and for the protection define reggae music as we know it today, but Presbyterian Hospital. He is board-certified by and rights of gay men and lesbian women. he introduced it outside his native land of Ja- the American Board of Internal Medicine, with She marched in protest against racial discrimi- maica, achieving international superstar status a subspecialty in Rheumatology. He currently nation across the South and was arrested for and shaping music on a global scale. His serves as a Delegate to the Pennsylvania protesting apartheid in South Africa. message of freedom and empowerment reso- Medical Society and is a member on the Alle- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me nated everywhere and was an inspiration to a gheny County Medical Society Foundation in honor, recognition and memory of Coretta generation. Board. Scott King, whose life mission on behalf of While evolving his sound to encompass rock Over the years Dr. Starz has been influen- human rights has served to raise the collective and African themes, Marley never diluted his tial in the medical field. He was a prominent

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He was awarded college scholarships in Participating in the show teaches students ag- his view of diversity in the medical profession football and track and excelled in both sports ricultural principles along with animal hus- and disparity of treatment in minority patients. at Miami University, where he graduated with bandry and livestock judging skills. On Saturday, January 28, 2006, Dr. Ter- a degree in education in 1955. He taught at I extend my sincere congratulations to these ence W. Starz will officially take the stand as Thomas Edison School in Cleveland and then the youth of the Cooke County 4–H for their the 141st president of the Allegheny County became an administrator at Collinwood High success and participation. I wish them the Medical Society. School. best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in future I ask my colleagues in the United States Mr. Drake continued his education, earning opportunities. House of Representatives to join me in hon- a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in f educational administration from the University oring Dr. Terence W. Starz, M.D. It is an TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF of Akron. He served as principal of East High honor to represent the Fourth Congressional MARVIN SCOTT AT WPIX—CHAN- School, the Cleveland School of Science and District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to sa- NEL 11 lute such a distinguished person like Dr. Starz. also at John F. Kennedy High School. He also f served as a community superintendent with the Milwaukee Public Schools before returning HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN RECOGNITION OF DR. GEORGE to Cleveland and accepting a faculty position OF NEW YORK C. SMITH, SR. at Cleveland State University. Mr. Drake also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded and served as the first president of Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. MIKE ROGERS the Metropolitan Cleveland Alliance of Black Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF ALABAMA School Educators, whose mission of address- recognize a passionate newsman, Marvin ing the needs of African-American students re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scott of WPIX—Channel 11, who has dedi- mains unwavering. cated more than 35 years to bringing accurate Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me and unbiased news to all New Yorkers and to Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I in honor and remembrance of Daniel D. enter into the RECORD a Daily News article rise today to pay tribute to Dr. George C. Drake, whose devotion to his family and to the commemorating Scott’s career. Last year Smith, Sr., of Lineville, Alabama. Dr. Smith is youth of Cleveland remains a beacon of hope marked a great milestone—Scott’s 25-year an- a highly accomplished medical doctor and and possibility throughout our community. I niversary at WPIX. public servant, and will soon be retiring from offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife of For the last quarter century, New Yorkers Clay County Medical Clinics. 44 years, Adrienne; to his daughter, Adriana; have welcomed Scott into their homes each In 1965, Dr. Smith began his career as a to his sons, Darian and Daniel; to his three evening because the Bronx-born reporter has medical doctor. Dr. Smith was actively in- grandchildren, and to his extended family and had his finger on the pulse of the community. volved in the Medical Association of Alabama, many friends. Mr. Drake’s inspiring vision and From a very young age, Scott wanted to be a the American and Alabama Academies of steadfast service continues to pave the way reporter. His dream actually started when he Family Physicians, as well as other state med- for educational and professional opportunities sold a photo of a Bronx fire to the Daily News ical committees. Dr. Smith also served on the for the people of our community, young and and upon return from the fire, held his first city of Lineville City Council from 1973 to old, and he will be remembered always. ‘‘news broadcast’’ to his Bronx neighbors, 1984, as well as president of both the Ala- f Scott jokingly recounts. Throughout his career, bama Cattlemen’s Association from 1985 to CONGRATULATING THE COOKE which first began in radio but then WNYW— 1986 and the Southeastern Livestock Expo- COUNTY 4–H AT THE SOUTH- Channel 5 before his arrival to WPIX—Chan- sition from 1994 to 1996. WESTERN EXHIBITION AND LIVE- nel 11, Scott has covered space shuttle Dr. Smith has spent his career helping oth- STOCK SHOW IN FORT WORTH launches, interviewed world and local leaders, ers, both in the field of medicine and as a and most recently traveled to Iraq and spent public servant in Clay County. His hard work Christmas with U.S. troops. It is this type of and dedication in public healthcare will cer- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sacrifice and sensitivity that has made Scott OF TEXAS tainly be missed. I congratulate Dr. Smith for an informative and integral part of the New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his many accomplishments over the years, York City media. and wish him all the best in his retirement. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 One such story that is a testament to Scott’s f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remarkable ability to connect with his viewers congratulate members of the Cooke County is the story of Stephanie Collado, a young girl IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF 4–H for their opportunity to exhibit livestock from Brooklyn who years ago needed a heart DANIEL D. DRAKE and compete at The Southwestern Exhibition transplant. Scott reported on her family’s plight and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Around 30 and remains in touch with Collado even today, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH members of the Cooke County 4–H partici- years after the operation. As Scott says, he OF OHIO pated in events in late January. continues to live his dream. Hopefully, he will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Special congratulations are in order for addi- do so for many more years to come. tional team and individual winners at the [From the New York Daily News, Nov. 28, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 show. Abe Fuhrmann, Garin Taylor, Crystal 2005] Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Fuhrmann and Erin Wyrick won first place for GREAT SCOTT! 25 YRS. AT ’PIX honor and memory of Daniel D. Drake, be- a senior team in the dairy cattle judging con- (By Richard Huff) loved husband, father, grandfather, out- test. Crystal Fuhrmann was also distinguished Marvin Scott and a few close friends will standing educator and administrator, and as the ‘‘high point’’ for an individual senior. gather today to mark a rare milestone in tel- friend and mentor to countless individuals, in Alyssa Smithson, Katherine Parkhill, Justin evision—a quarter of a century at one sta- tion. and out of the classroom. Smithson and Chris Aitchison comprised the The Bronx-born reporter has been with Equipped with a sharp mind, integrity, a kind first place team at the junior goat judging con- WPIX/Ch. 11 for 25 years, and spent 10 years heart and a strong work ethic, Mr. Drake test. Garin Taylor exhibited the ‘‘Best of before that with WNYW/Ch. 5. He was in forged a personal journey lined with edu- Breed’’ and ‘‘Best Opposite of Breed Palo- radio even before that. cational and professional accomplishments mino’’ in the Youth Rabbit Show. Taylor’s rab- ‘‘I had a dream of someday being able to be that sprung from humble beginnings. His de- bit was also the ‘‘Best of Show’’ second run- a reporter in New York,’’ said Scott. ‘‘A role votion to public education and community model of mine as a kid was Gabe Pressman ner-up. Cooper Alexander exhibited the ‘‘Best [now at WNBC/Ch. 4] and now Gabe is a con- service is framed by his legacy of unwavering Opposite of Breed Holland Lop,’’ also in the temporary and a friend.’’ commitment and outreach to African-American rabbit show. Scott’s dream to be a reporter actually youth of our community, a commitment that There were an estimated 10,000 entries by started when he sold a photo of a Bronx fire continues to guide our young women and men Texas 4–H and Future Farmers of America, to the Daily News. He made $27 for the sale.

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