May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E851 As the premier hospital serving the Northern made them real members of the Texas Army. the Alamo and Goliad. But General Sam, not- community, Inova Fairfax Hospital in- I even got my picture taken with Captain Juan ing that Texas was now a free and inde- cludes the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Seguin, who led the Tejanos, Mexicans loyal pendent nation, held Santa Anna as a prisoner and the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, for independence. So as not to confuse these of war until negotiations between the two both of which are internationally recognized fa- Tejanos with Santa Anna’s army, General countries could be made. cilities, and the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Sam had Seguin put a playing card in the While Texas had declared her independ- Women. head band of each Tejano so they could eas- ence from Mexico a month earlier on March 2, Since its opening, Inova Fairfax Hospital ily be recognized. it was at this moment that she actually be- has served as a teaching institution for future Seguin and his men were roaming around came a Republic all unto herself and remained health professionals. Currently it partners with the battlefield. Cannons, battle cries and the so for nine glorious years. the medical schools of Georgetown, George sound of hooves surrounded me. I was like a Washington, the and little boy again. Texas claimed land as far north as the Ca- Howard University as well as the Uniformed Thousands of people came from far and nadian border and as far west as Colorado. Services University of the Health Sciences. It wide to celebrate 175 years of Texas inde- These historic battlegrounds remain an impor- also serves as the campus pendence at the San Jacinto Day Festival and tant part of Texas history, and in 1936, the for the medical school of Virginia Common- Battle Reenactment. Children and senior citi- state of Texas honored the Texas War of wealth University. In addition it is affiliated with zens alike all gathered to travel back in time Independence and General Sam’s victory by numerous nursing, pharmacy and other allied and see the reenactment of one of the most erecting a monument modeled after the Wash- health profession programs and with numer- decisive battles in all history—and certainly ington Monument, but naturally bigger. ous institutions of higher learning, including the most decisive battle in Texas history. I am proud to be a Texan-American. And . Inova Fairfax Hos- Folks lined the battlefield with lawn chairs, that weekend, as I saw thousands of people pital continues to expand with construction un- umbrellas and water bottles to watch the reen- celebrating the 175th anniversary of Texas derway for a new 11-story tower to provide actment of events that led to the Texas victory Independence, I was reminded of how proudly better access and flexibility to meet patient over the larger Mexican Army on April 21, we Texans hail. Because of men like Sam needs. 1836. I was reminded of how good it feels to Houston, Texas is the great state that it is Among its many accolades, Inova Fairfax be an American—particularly a Texan-Amer- today. We must always remember that Texas Hospital has been designated as the Level 1 ican. As the wind blew, history unfolded right was once a nation. Texas forever! for Northern Virginia by the in front of our eyes. I felt like I stepped back And that’s just the way it is. Commonwealth of Virginia, awarded Magnet in time to 1836. Recognition in Nursing Excellence, and con- It was 175 years ago that Texas became an sistently named among the 50 Best Hospitals independent nation. Like many folks, some- f in the United States by both U.S. News & times I wish that we still were. General Sam HONORING THE CHINA OCEAN World Report and HealthGrades. Inova Fairfax and his boys took on Santa Anna and an army SHIPPING COMPANY ON ITS 50TH and are ranked among of about 1,600 along the marshy banks of the ANNIVERSARY the nation’s top 100 Military Friendly Employ- San Jacinto River in the battle that resulted in ers, Top 100 Companies for Working Mothers, one of the largest land transfers in world his- Best Employers for Workers Over 50, and are tory and gave way to a new independent na- commonly named among the nation’s 100 tion—the Republic of Texas. HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN Most Wired hospitals and health systems. After Mexican dictator Santa Anna stormed OF NEW JERSEY While serving the health needs of an exten- the walls of the Alamo, and ordered the mas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive community, Inova Fairfax also is actively sacre at Goliad, he felt the Texans had all but involved in the community, partnering with been defeated, and he set his sights on fin- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 community based programs and Fairfax Coun- ishing the war with the Texans heading south- ty Public Schools. Inova also provides more east in the ‘‘Runaway Scrape.’’ Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to than $200 million in charity care within a sin- During this time, panic spread across Texas congratulate the China Ocean Shipping Com- gle year. I was proud to represent Inova Fair- and doubt loomed that General Sam Houston pany (COSCO) on its 50th anniversary. fax Hospital during my 14 years as the chair- could stop the Mexican Army. But, General Throughout the past fifty years, China man of the Fairfax County Board of Super- Sam was not the quitting type and he would Ocean Shipping Company has evolved from a visors, and I am pleased to continue that part- not give up his fight for freedom so easily. small coastal carrier to a global maritime lead- nership today. The battle for Texas took place on the er and a diversified multinational ‘‘Fortune Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me marshes of the San Jacinto River. On the Global 500’’ company that is the 2nd largest in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of afternoon of April 21, General Sam’s battle shipping company worldwide. My congratula- Inova Fairfax Hospital, which the community plan called for a charge the next day at dawn, tions go to all the employees of COSCO. This will mark in a May 11 celebration. For 50 but after discussions with his troops he de- company, with its American headquarters lo- years, Inova Fairfax Hospital has carried out cided not to wait any longer. cated in Secaucus, New Jersey, continues to its mission as engraved on its dedication Scout Deaf Smith was ordered to burn the be a leader in maritime commerce between plaque that it is ‘‘dedicated to the relief of only bridge and trapped both armies between the U.S. and China; providing jobs and eco- human suffering and to the protection and the river and the marshes. In broad daylight, nomic growth here at home, and supporting preservation of the health of all who enter its General Sam and the boys, 700 Texas free- safety, environmental and security efforts. doors.’’ I extend my congratulations to the en- dom fighters, marched double-time in a single tire Inova Fairfax Hospital family and to Inova line to independence—taking on a profes- International maritime trade is vital to New Health System and thank them for their contin- sional army more than twice their size. Jersey and has helped support U.S. con- ued commitment to our community. The Texans charged yelling, ‘‘Remember sumers, companies and products. COSCO f the Alamo! Remember Goliad!’’ They carried a Americas Inc. was recognized for promoting office social responsibility and received the THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS flag of partially nude Miss Liberty, and the fife played a bawdy house song called ‘‘Come to 2010 New Jersey Department of Transpor- the Bower.’’ Santa Anna’s army, caught nap- tation New Jersey Smart Workplaces (NJSW) HON. TED POE ping, was routed. gold award. This award recognizes the efforts OF TEXAS Tradition says Santa Anna was having a of COSCO to help reduce traffic congestion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rendezvous in his tent with a lady that turned and improve air quality by providing commuter Tuesday, May 10, 2011 out to be a spy for Texas, Emily Morgan, who benefits to their employees in New Jersey. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as I walked is sometimes referred to as the ‘‘Yellow Rose These important contributions to our state de- onto the battlefield in the hot Texas sun, I of Texas.’’ Most of the enemy was killed or serve the highest recognition. journeyed through a sea of buckskin uniforms, wounded; the rest were captured or dis- Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratu- Bowie knives and long muskets. I felt like I appeared. The victory was stunning. The rest, late COSCO on its 50th anniversary and had died and gone to Heaven. as they say, is Texas history. honor its employees for their role in COSCO’s The men who portrayed Sam’s Boys had a General Santa Anna’s life was spared to the continued global business success and con- certain swagger, a certain something that dismay of many that had lost loved ones at scientious work in the State of New Jersey.

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For nearly 20 country for the National Council for Negro years, Mandich grew a massive following for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women and worked with the National Associa- his all-out support of the team and his signa- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 tion for the Advancement of Colored People ture call, ‘‘Awwww-right Miami!’’ Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I (NAACP), of which she was the cover girl for Friends described how tough Jim was in his rise today to introduce the Lena Horne Rec- their monthly bulletin at the age of 2, in addi- battle with cancer. Despite receiving chemo- ognition Act, a bill to posthumously honor tion to being a member of the Delta Sigma therapy and radiation, Mandich called every Lena Horne with a Congressional Gold Medal Theta sorority. Dolphins game last season. in recognition of her many achievements and In 1981, Ms. Horne finally received the big Fittingly, the Dolphins opened up Sun Life contributions to American culture and the Civil break she had waited for her whole life—a Stadium last Wednesday so that thousands of Rights Movement. A symbol of elegance and one-woman Broadway show. Lena Horne: The fans could pay their respects. He is survived grace, the legendary Lena Horne entertained Lady and Her Music, was the culmination of by his wife Bonnie and their three sons. America and broke racial barriers as a singer, her triumphs and struggles. It enjoyed a 14- May we rejoice in the profound joy Jim dancer, and actress for over 60 years. Ms. month run before going on tour and earned brought to those privileged to know him. He Horne passed away a year ago yesterday, in her a special Tony award for distinguished will be missed by the thousands of fans who New York City on May 9, 2010 at the age of achievement in theater and two Grammys. Ms. cheered him on the football field and later, lis- 92. Horne was also the recipient of the Kennedy tened to him on the radio. He will be sorely Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was born on Center honor for lifetime contribution to the missed and never replaced. June 30, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York. Her arts in 1984 and in 1989 received a lifetime path to international stardom would take her achievement Grammy Award. She received f from Harlem’s famous Cotton Club, where she two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—for was hired as a chorus dancer at the age of her work in both motion pictures and record- CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S 63RD 16, to Charlie Barnet’s jazz band, where she ing—in addition to a footprint on the Inter- ANNIVERSARY became one of the first African American national Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Mar- women to tour with an all-white band, to Holly- tin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY wood and Broadway. Mr. Speaker, Lena Horne was an extraor- OF ILLINOIS In the 1940s, Ms. Horne was discovered by dinary woman who refused to give up her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) talent scout dreams and used her beauty, talent, and intel- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 and moved to Hollywood to be an actress, be- ligence to fight racial discrimination. I urge my coming the first black artist to sign a long-term colleagues to support the Lena Horne Rec- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise contract with a major studio. Despite her ex- ognition Act to honor the life and legacy of Ms. today to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s traordinary beauty and talent, however, she Lena Horne with a Congressional Gold Medal. Independence Day, and to mark the 6314 an- was often limited to minor acting roles be- f niversary of the founding of the state of Israel. Despite enduring decades of war and terror, cause of her race. Among many lost opportu- RECOGNIZING JIM MANDICH nities, studio executives cast fellow actress Israel has emerged as a strong and vibrant Ava Gardner as Julie in the film adaptation of democracy, a close U.S. friend and ally, and Show Boat instead of Ms. Horne because they HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ a global leader in technology, energy, and sci- did not want it to star a black actress. How- OF FLORIDA entific innovation. ever, she dazzled audiences and critics in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For me, as a Jew, ties to Israel are very number of films, including Cabin in the Sky Tuesday, May 10, 2011 personal. Growing up, I saved my money to and Stormy Weather. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, buy tree certificates to help make the Israeli The struggle for equal and fair treatment I rise today to mourn the passing of Miami desert bloom. As a member of Congress, I was an inseparable and increasingly political Dolphins legend Jim Mandich. continue to be a strong supporter of the State part of Ms. Home’s life. During World War II, Jim ‘‘Mad Dog’’ Mandich died on April 26th of Israel, of a vibrant U.S.-Israel relationship, Ms. Horne toured extensively with the United at the age of 62, after a valiant battle with bile and of a peaceful and secure future for Israel Service Organizations, USO on the West duct cancer for more than a year. and the entire region. Coast and in the South in support of the He was a beloved and respected member of The U.S.-Israel relationship, begun a mere troops. She was out-spoken in her criticism of the South Florida community known for his minutes after Israel’s founding, remains criti- the way black soldiers were treated, refusing warmth and generosity to those in need. cally important to both our nations. Based on to sing for segregated audiences or to groups To longtime Dolphins fans, Mandich is re- shared values and interests, this deep and in which German prisoners of war were seated membered as the hard-nosed tight end on the abiding friendship is as important now as ever, in front of African American servicemen. two Super Bowl championship teams in the in the face of international threats and a grow- During the period of McCarthyism in the early 1970s. ing tide of delegitimization. 1950s, Ms. Horne was blacklisted as a com- Over eight seasons in the National Football In February, I traveled to Israel with the munist for seven years because of her civil League, all but one with the Miami Dolphins, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. rights activism and friendship with Paul Robe- he caught 121 passes, for 1,406 yards and 23 In addition to discussions about regional de- son and W.E.B. Du Bois. Although she contin- touchdowns. velopments and critical security issues, I also ued to face discrimination, Ms. Horne’s career But on the field he will best be remembered had the opportunity to learn more about flourished in television and on nightclub stages for always giving it his all on every play. Israel’s excellent social programs as well as across the country. It was during this time that Earning the nickname ‘‘Mad Dog’’ for his all- cutting edge research into green technology. she also established herself as a major re- out efforts on special teams, his teammates As with previous trips to Israel, I left with both cording artist. In 1957, she recorded Lena point out that he was the heart and soul of the great pride and a renewed hope for a lasting Horne at the Waldorf-Astoria, which reached undefeated team in 1972—the only peace solution. the Top 10 and became the best-selling album undefeated season by an NFL team in the Today, we mark the 63rd anniversary of the by a female singer in RCA Victor’s history. Super Bowl era. He then helped them repeat founding of the state of Israel, our steadfast Ms. Horne used her talent and fame to be- as Super Bowl champions the following sea- friend, ally, and partner, and we reaffirm the come a powerful voice for civil rights and son. unbreakable bonds between our two countries.

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