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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14 June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11157 State during her tenure as president. tions, commendation, and gratitude to seum and an excellent community cen- She provided guidance as Kent State Ms. Jean Picker Firstenberg, who an- ter. dramatically increased enrollment, re- nounced last week that she will be Cresbard was originally located search development, and community stepping down as chief executive offi- about 3 miles northwest of its present outreach. Dr. Cartwright has left a cer of the American Film Institute location and named after John A. lasting impression on higher education after 26 years of dedicated and excep- Cressey and George A. Baird. In 1883, in Ohio, and I thank her for her com- tional leadership. Mr. BAIRD circulated a petition for es- mitment, drive, and optimistic spirit. During a tenure lasting nearly three tablishment of the Cresbard post office She has served as an inspiration to decades, Jean’s vision and leadership which was located in Mr. Cressey’s both her students and her peers. has placed AFI at the forefront of na- home. On June 15, 1892, Mr. Cressey Not only has Dr. Cartwright provided tional recognition with respect to the granted James A. Ward a right-of-way outstanding leadership during a time of history of film in this country. Her ef- for the Duluth, Pierre, and Black Hills change at Kent State, but she also has forts dramatically widened the scope Railroad. The railroad grade was built worked to expand the institution’s re- and magnitude of AFI’s activities, and across the counties of Faulk, Hughes, lationship with the surrounding com- she has proven instrumental in moving Sully, Hyde, Edmunds, and Brown. De- munity. For example, she helped estab- the organization through times of tre- spite this attempt, tracks were never lish a meaningful partnership between mendous change at AFI and in the film laid. Kent State and the Oak Clinic for Mul- world as well. In 1906, surveyors for the Minneapolis tiple Sclerosis in Green to help dis- Founded in 1967, AFI was established & St. Louis Railroad came through, cover why multiple sclerosis, MS, to educate the next generation of and men from the Dakota Town Lot which typically strikes during the American filmmakers and preserve the Company began to develop locations early adult years, is four times more Nation’s film heritage. Jean not only along the newly proposed right-of-way. prevalent in northeast Ohio than any- fulfilled this vital need but worked to In 1907, the residents of Cresbard fi- where else in the world. Dr. Cart- greatly expand AFI’s mission. Thanks nally heard the sound of a train whis- wright’s dedication to Kent State’s re- to her efforts, AFI now stands as the tle. Although having an economy that is search facilities and equipment im- largest nonprofit film exhibitor in the predominately agriculturally based, provements allowed for this collabora- country, represents a preeminent voice Cresbard is now considered home by tion and will help people in the region celebrating excellence in American several businesses including a post of- receive treatment, regardless of in- film and television, and has proudly fice, hotel/restaurant, automotive serv- come. Physicians and researchers will championed new film and television ice station, and a bank. Cresbard is be able to work toward a better under- media. also home to several churches, and is standing of MS, the development of Perhaps Jean’s greatest challenge viewed as a haven for hunters from Oc- came when the National Endowment new treatments, and the ultimate goal tober through December each year. of finding a cure. for the Arts funding which had been I am pleased to announce that Dr. Cartwright’s commitment to the AFI’s primary source of financial sup- Cresbard will be celebrating its centen- community led her to focus on improv- port since the organization’s inception nial from June 30 to July 2. The center- ing the quality of education for chil- disappeared virtually over night. But piece of this anniversary will be the dren well before the commencement of thanks to Jean’s firm dedication to our all-school reunion. There are numerous their college years. Kent State has be- Nation’s film heritage and her bound- other events scheduled including a car come a national center for research on less energy, she transformed AFI into show, hot air balloon rides, 10K run, the use of technologies for teaching the self-sufficient entrepreneurial or- softball tournament, and street dance. and learning. The College and Graduate ganization it is today with a strong and These activities should serve as a re- School of Education is home to the Re- diverse financial foundation. minder to the citizens of Cresbard that search Center for Educational Tech- Beyond placing AFI on firm financial the community spirit is alive and well. nology, which opened in 1999. The cen- grounding, Jean’s tenure has also seen Mr. President, I am proud to publicly ter provides a network for university myriad accomplishments that will for- honor Cresbard on this memorable oc- researchers and K–16 educators who are ever cement her legacy at AFI and in casion. This celebration is a great way working to understand the impact of the film and television world. Under of recognizing Cresbard’s long and pro- technology on teaching and learning. her direction, AFI acquired the beau- ductive history, and I am pleased that These are but a few examples of the tiful campus in Los Angeles it calls the citizens of Cresbard, past and years of work that Dr. Cartwright has home, greatly expanded its educational present, are being honored and cele- contributed to Kent State University opportunities, and opened the Silver brated.∑ and the entire State of Ohio. In a re- Theater and Cultural Center in nearby f cent interview in Crain’s Cleveland Silver Spring, MD. Business: On the Web, Dr. Cartwright Jean Firstenberg is an American HONORING RUTH ZIOLKOWSKI ON said, ‘‘I’m driven by the opportunity to treasure, and her presence as head of HER 80TH BIRTHDAY make a difference. In the end, I will be AFI will be sorely missed. It is truly a ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish honored if—in their own way, building pleasure to honor and thank her for all today to recognize and honor Ruth on their own example, or their own ex- she has done for film in America, and I Ziolkowski on the occasion of her 80th perience—people will say ‘she made a am deeply proud to call her my friend. birthday. difference for Kent State.’ ’’ She plans to spend more time now Ruth Ziolkowski deserves great rec- Indeed, Dr. Cartwright has made a traveling and writing, but she will al- ognition for her dedication to the es- significant difference to Kent State ways be the strongest of advocates for tablishment of the Crazy Horse Memo- University and thousands of students. I America’s rich artistic heritage.∑ rial Foundation. She is the president of thank her for her vision and dedication f the board of directors and chief execu- to students, faculty, community mem- tive officer of the foundation, which is 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE bers, and all those individuals who a nonprofit educational and cultural FOUNDING OF CRESBARD, SOUTH have been or will someday be posi- project established in 1949. Ruth as- DAKOTA tively affected by her work.∑ sumed leadership of the project after ∑ f Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today the 1982 death of her husband, Crazy I wish to pay tribute to the 100th anni- Horse sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski. COMMENDING JEAN PICKER versary of the founding of the city of Work on the memorial is now a family FIRSTENBERG Cresbard, SD. Cresbard, which is a endeavor, with many of Ziolkowski’s ∑ Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I small, friendly community, is home to five sons and five daughters working as wish to offer my sincere congratula- various businesses, in addition to a mu- a team to advance the project. VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 Native American leaders chose the Teaching young people is what they do corporate consultants while they are figure of Crazy Horse for his devotion best. It requires long hours, patience, still in college. In just 10 years, the or- to serving his people and preserving and care.’’ Superintendent Ciarlo con- ganization and its members have estab- their culture. He was known not only sistently exhibited all of these quali- lished an outstanding reputation in the for his skill in battle but also for his ties, devoting her life to leading the agriculture industry. AFA members loyalty to his people. Ruth Ziolkowski, Cranston school system to new scho- can be found in respected positions in many ways, reflects his character. lastic heights and maintaining a throughout agriculture and the busi- When completed, the Crazy Horse steady focus on providing her students ness world. They are recognized by Memorial will be the world’s largest with a high-quality, first-class edu- companies as reliable, effective leaders sculpture. In 1998, the completion of cation. who can meet the challenges posed by the face of Crazy Horse made it the Catherine was appointed super- an ever-changing economy. world’s largest single sculpted portrait. intendent of Cranston Public Schools R. Crosby Kemper, Jr., recognizes the However, the goals of the Crazy Horse in 1997.
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