June 17, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 11 15527 Description: In 2006, the Idaho State Police HONORING KENNETH WAYNE Madam Speaker, on behalf of everyone in (ISP) developed and deployed, on a limited HUDSON North , I rise to express my gratitude basis, a web-based Case Investigative System to Lt. Col. Kenneth A. Reiman for his many (CIS). This tool allows investigators to collect, HON. TED POE years of service to the of Amer- use and share critical law enforcement infor- OF TEXAS ica. mation across the state. CISAnet provides a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f bi-directional information-sharing network with- Wednesday, June 17, 2009 TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM JOSEPH in and between state and local law enforce- Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I would BURKE, SR., ESQ. ment agencies. CISAnet provides ISP and law like to recognize and thank Kenneth Wayne enforcement across Idaho with real time ac- Hudson for his service in the United States HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. cess to criminal intelligence information shared Navy. The hard work and devotion he has OF NEW JERSEY by law enforcement partner agencies within demonstrated through out his career serves as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, an example to us all. Kenny has served our Georgia, , Mississippi, New Mexico, country with courage and honor both at home Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Oklahoma and Texas. This ten state area is and abroad. Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would regarded as one of the most vulnerable to our See Madam Speaker, during the Vietnam like to call to your attention the work of an out- nation’s security—a ’soft spot’ through which War Kenny chose to leave high school before standing individual, William ‘‘Bill’’ Joseph illegal Mexican immigrants filter, illegal drug graduating to serve his country. After the war, Burke, Sr., Esq. Mr. Burke will be recognized trafficking passes and terrorists move freely. It he began his career and was never able to re- on June 16, 2009 with the Ram of the Year is believed that securing this porous border turn to school to obtain his high school di- Award for his dedication to the Fordham Uni- with Mexico is an effective way to protect ploma. It is with great pleasure that I am today versity family. congratulating Kenny on his most deserved American citizens. The CISAnet system pro- It is only fitting that William ‘‘Bill’’ Joseph accomplishment of receiving his high school vides an effective means for law enforcement Burke, Sr., Esq. be honored, in this, the per- diploma from Humble High School. I know all manent record of the greatest freely elected agencies to share information across state his family and friends are very proud. body on Earth, for he is a true embodiment of lines on known or suspected criminal activity. Kenny has recently retired from the work- the American dream and sets a great example Together, access to CISAnet, Idaho’s Fusion force and I know he will enjoy the company of in giving back to his community. Center and remote access to CIS will ensure his wife Becky and three children, Michelle, The job of a United States Congressman in- that Idaho state and local law enforcement of- Chad and Todd. volves so much that is rewarding, yet nothing ficers have the best information available in a This great country will forever be in Kenny’s compares to learning about and recognizing timely manner. In today’s environment, these debt. I wish him the best of luck in his future the efforts of individuals like Mr. Burke. As a systems are an effective way to monitor illegal endeavors. He will continue to reach new lev- fellow alumnus of Fordham University, I am drug and terrorist activity and identify, target els of accomplishment. proud to bestow this honor onto William ‘‘Bill’’ and locate potential terrorists. These systems We appreciate his service to America and Joseph Burke, Sr., Esq. are important components of an overall pre- his commitment to keeping our nation the Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our col- vention strategy and are crucial to protecting ‘‘Land of the Free and the Home of the leagues, Bill’s family and friends, all those Brave.’’ the citizens of Idaho and the United States’ whose lives have been influenced by Bill, the And that’s just the way it is. homeland security. The Criminal Information students, faculty and alumni of Fordham Uni- f Sharing Alliance network (CISAnet) FY2010 versity and me in recognizing the outstanding federal funding will be used to continue the in- TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT and invaluable service of William ‘‘Bill’’ Joseph tegration of CIS into the CISAnet infrastruc- COLONEL KENNETH A. REIMAN Burke, Sr., Esq. ture, to expand its capabilities by adding a f Geo coding module and by integrating CIS, HON. PARKER GRIFFITH HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK M. RMS and CISAnet into Idaho’s Criminal Intel- OF ALABAMA FARMER ligence Center. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Project Name: NCOMS Medical and Mental Wednesday, June 17, 2009 HON. HEATH SHULER Health Sharing Software Development Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF NORTH CAROLINA Amount Requested: $500,000 to recognize the outstanding career and con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributions of Lt. Col. Kenneth A. Reiman. Lieu- Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Account: Department of Justice Byrne Dis- tenant Colonel Reiman is retiring from his cretionary Grants most recent position as Deputy Director of the Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Recipient: Idaho Department of Corrections Test Support Group for the Missile Defense to honor the life of Mr. Jack M. Farmer, a dis- tinguished member of our Western North Recipient’s Street Address: 1299 North Or- Agency at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala- bama. Carolina community. Mr. Farmer dedicated his chard, Suite 110, Boise, Idaho 83706. Prior to assuming his current position, Lt. life to benefitting his community, and it was Description: States are legally mandated to Col. Reiman was Program Director of the Mis- with great communal sadness that we provide appropriate medical care to incarcer- sile Defense Agency’s Ground-based Mid- mourned Mr. Farmer when passed away on ated individuals. These funds will be used to course Defense Program for Ground and September 26, 2008. He is survived by his create, modularize and implement the medical/ Flight Test Execution. He has served 23 years wife, Nancy Leming Farmer, his sons, Bruce mental health module for the National Consor- as an Air Force officer and has spent a life- Alan Farmer and Phillip Marlowe Farmer, and tium of Offender Management Systems time serving his country. 6 grandchildren. (NCOMS). This technology will allow public Lt. Col. Reiman has always played an im- Mr. Farmer was born on July 8, 1957 in safety organizations that house offenders to portant role in the development of North Ala- Haywood County, North Carolina. A graduate track and record the medical information to bama’s missile defense community and our of the Florida School of Forestry, he went on ensure that offenders receive proper medical nation’s defense. His dynamic leadership and to serve as the District Ranger of North Caro- treatment. exceptional technical skills directly resulted in lina District 9 for 37 years. Because of his out- the Missile Defense Agency’s successful exe- standing service, Mr. Farmer was awarded the I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list cution of its $2 billion per year flight and Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2000 by Gov- of Congressionally-directed projects in the ground test programs. ernor Jim Hunt. The Order of the Long Leaf FY2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Re- Reiman’s distinguished career reflects great Pine is one of the most prominent awards pre- lated Agencies Appropriations bill on behalf of credit upon himself, the United States Air sented by the Governor of North Carolina, Idaho and provide an explanation of my sup- Force, the Department of Defense, and the only available to those who have dedicated port for them. Tennessee Valley. over 30 years of service to the state.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 15:21 Oct 13, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E17JN9.001 E17JN9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 15528 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 11 June 17, 2009 In addition to his forestry service, Mr. Farm- Michigan. A founding director of Oakland completed the grueling program at Avenger er was actively involved in his community. He County’s Automation Alley, he also served on Field, the nation’s largest all-female air base. was instrumental in the establishment of Pin- the advisory board of the Detroit Regional Though WASP participants underwent the nacle Park, an 1,100 acre public park filled Chamber of Commerce, the Detroit Renais- same vigorous training as male cadets, these with frequently used hiking trails. Mr. Farmer sance Steering Committee, the Oakland Coun- dedicated individuals were refused recognition also served on the Jackson County Green ty Workforce Development Board, the WIRED as a women’s service within the U.S. Army Air Ways Committee, on the Board of Directors of (Workforce Investment for Regional Economic Force and were denied veterans’ benefits for Cullowhee Fire Department, and as the Presi- Development) and the Education Foundation over 30 years, finally gaining full recognition in dent of the Jackson County Habitat for Hu- of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He 1977. manity. Additionally, Mr. Farmer worked with was also a member of the Oakland County I’m honored to represent five former Women Jackson County Housing to construct elderly Business Roundtable. Air Service Pilots who reside in my Congres- housing and with the Jackson County Depart- I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- sional District: Eileen W. Ferguson, Geraldine ment on Aging to build access ramps for the nizing Dr. Chambers, a genuine leader in the F. Olinger, Alyce S. Rohrer, Margaret M. disabled elderly. He was also an active mem- field of education, science and technology. I Weiss, and Lillian G. Wray. These pioneering ber of the First Baptist Church of Sylva since join with the Chambers family, and the ex- women answered the call of duty with enthu- 1965, where he often served as a Deacon. tended family of Lawrence Technological Uni- siasm and vigor, offering their great skills in I am proud to have had Mr. Farmer as a versity, in mourning his loss, celebrating his service of our nation. I thank you for your constituent. I extend my condolences to his life, and paying tribute to him for all the good service and congratulate you on your long family and offer my most sincere appreciation work he did for others. overdue honor. for his service to North Carolina. f f f PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING CHARLES M. PERSONAL EXPLANATION CHAMBERS HON. XAVIER BECERRA HON. SANDER M. LEVIN OF CALIFORNIA HON. KEITH ELLISON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 17, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, I was un- Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to avoidably detained last evening and missed pay tribute to the life of an important commu- rollcall vote 350. If present, I would have voted Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, on June 10, nity leader and a good friend, Charles M. ‘‘aye.’’ 2009, I inadvertently failed to vote on rollcall Chambers, who passed away on Wednesday, f No. 328, had I voted, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ May 20, 2009. HONORING WOMEN AIR SERVICE Mr. Chambers served from 1993 to 2006 as Madam Speaker, on June 11, 2009, I inad- PILOTS Lawrence Technological University’s fifth vertently failed to vote on rollcall No. 329, had president and as the University’s first chan- I voted, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ cellor from February 1, 2006 to July 1, 2006, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF when he was named president emeritus. His OF CALIFORNIA f dedication to higher education and technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO CHIEF reshaped the business acumen at Lawrence Wednesday, June 17, 2009 PETTY OFFICER ERIC STANLEY Tech and allowed the University to enjoy un- HOWE precedented fund acquisition to enhance cur- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today riculum and facilities throughout the campus. to express my support for legislation recog- During his tenure, Chambers lead the insti- nizing the Women Air Service Pilots with a HON. ROBERT E. LATTA Congressional Gold Medal. These brave tution in investing millions of dollars in upgrad- OF OHIO ing older facilities on the University’s 102-acre women served the nation at a pivotal moment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES campus. In addition, the University constructed in our history. I’m proud that we in Congress several new facilities, including the University have finally commended them for their pio- Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Technology and Learning Center, the Student neering spirit and selfless dedication during Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is with a Housing Center-North, the A. Alfred Taubman World War II. great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very Student Services Center, and the Center for The Women Air Service Pilots, commonly special tribute to an outstanding serviceman in Innovative Materials Research. Growth and known as WASP, were the first women in his- the Fifth District of Ohio. Chief Petty Officer expansion of applied research and academic tory authorized to fly American military aircraft. Eric Stanley Howe is retiring from the United offerings accelerated during his presidency, in- These courageous women volunteered to fly States Navy after Twenty years of service. cluding the launch of Lawrence Tech’s first noncombat missions so that every available doctoral programs and the establishment of male pilot could be deployed into combat, con- Officer Howe has earned numerous decora- learning centers and higher education partner- tributing to the successful completion of U.S. tions and promotions throughout his years of ships elsewhere in Michigan, Canada, Ger- Air force missions in the South Pacific and on service to our nation. The dedication and com- many, Mexico, and Asia. the Western Front. mitment that he has shown throughout his Dr. Chambers’ career accomplishments are After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, WASPs military career has served America well. testaments of his passion for revitalizing the used their well-honed skills to dutifully service During his time in the Navy, Officer Howe scientific community and enhancing higher military aircraft, providing the U.S. Army Air made deployments to the Mediterranean, Ice- education. In the 1960s, he was an aerospace force with a invaluable assistance. Thanks to land, and Puerto Rico. Two of his deploy- engineer with NASA, where he participated in their rigorous training, by 1944 the WASP had ments have been in direct support of Oper- the Apollo space program. He was president flown every aircraft in the army’s inventory— ation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi of the American Foundation for Biological including P–59 jet fighters. The WASP flew Freedom. Sciences, a consortium of over fifty scientific searchlight tracking missions, ferried and test- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join laboratories, museums, and societies. In addi- ed planes, performed flight checks, towed tar- me in paying special tribute to Chief Petty Offi- tion, he served on the faculties of Harvard gets for anti-aircraft gunnery practice, and in- cer Eric Stanley Howe. Servicemen like Officer University, the University of Alabama, and structed male pilot cadets, in addition to per- Howe lay the foundation upon which freedom George Washington University, where he was forming several other valuable tasks. and prosperity can rest. On behalf of the peo- a dean for graduate evening programs. While more than 25,000 women applied for ple of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am proud to Dr. Chambers was also involved in eco- WASP training, only 1,879 candidates were honor this sailor and his service to our great nomic development initiatives for southeast accepted. Of these, only 1,074 successfully nation.

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