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IN RECOGNITION OF CAMDEN, AR- has earned his sixth Sprint Cup championship, Judge Allen’s service to children and fami- KANSAS’S AEROJET further securing his spot in racing history. lies does not stop in the courtroom. Judge ROCKETDYNE EMPLOYEES North Carolina’s Eighth Congressional Dis- Allen serves on the Michigan Committee on trict is home to many of NASCAR’s greatest Juvenile Justice, a 15 member committee fo- HON. TOM COTTON teams and, without a doubt, some of cused on implementing and improving effec- OF ARKANSAS NASCAR’s biggest fans. The Charlotte Motor tive juvenile justice policies and programs. Speedway, one of the premiere tracks where She is also an active member of the Michigan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NASCAR races, sits in my hometown of Con- Probate Judges Association, serving as the Monday, December 2, 2013 cord, North Carolina. Chair of the Juvenile and Adoption Committee, Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jimmie Johnson, his No. 48 Lowes team, and Juvenile Issues Committee. recognize the nearly 525 employees at Aerojet and Hendrick Motorsports skillfully clinched Judge Dorene Allen’s many successes, con- Rocketdyne’s Camden, Arkansas, production the Sprint Cup title, swiftly leaving other teams tinued dedication to public service, and ongo- facility and their upcoming achievement of the in the rearview mirror. But more than a cham- ing commitment to the families of the State of milestone shipment of their 2,000th PAC–3 pion driver, Jimmie uses his platform as one Michigan distinguish her as a deserving recipi- Solid Rocket Motor and 400,000th PAC–3 Alti- of the best drivers in NASCAR history to as- ent of the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achieve- tude Control Motor to Lockheed Martin and sist those in need. From public education to ment Award. On behalf of the Fourth Congres- the United States Army. disaster relief efforts and rebuilding homes, he sional District of Michigan, I extend my con- Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized has raised more than $5.6 million to better the gratulations to Judge Allen upon receiving this aerospace and defense leader principally serv- lives of our children and families across the high honor, thank her for her contributions to ing the missile, space propulsion, and arma- nation. our community and state, and wish her contin- ments markets. This most significant milestone The impact Jimmie has had on our local ued success in all her future endeavors. will be commemorated with a celebration cere- communities is undeniable, and we are grate- f mony held in Camden, Arkansas, on Thurs- ful for his commitment to help those in need. day, December 5, 2013. I am proud to represent Jimmie Johnson, WINNER OF THE 1ST ANNUAL HIS- The PAC–3 missile, powered by Aerojet Hendrick Motorsports as well as NASCAR, PANIC HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY Rocketdyne propulsion, is a high velocity inter- and we are thankful for the success this CONTEST FOR THE 27TH CON- ceptor that defeats incoming targets by direct, championship team brings to our state. GRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS body-to-body impact. The ‘‘hit-to-kill’’ PAC–3 f missile is the world’s most advanced, capable, and powerful terminal air defense missile, and TRIBUTE TO JUDGE DORENE HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD ALLEN when deployed in a Patriot battery, signifi- OF TEXAS cantly increases the Patriot system’s fire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power. It is capable of defeating the entire HON. DAVE CAMP Monday, December 2, 2013 threat of tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs), OF MICHIGAN cruise missiles, and aircraft. One hundred per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, Hispanic Heritage makes a great influence in my life cent effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Monday, December 2, 2013 PAC–3 missile is a quantum leap ahead of because it is a way of life. This culture is any other air defense missile when it comes to Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay deeply important to me because it represents the ability to protect the warfighter. tribute to Midland County Probate and Family who I am, how I live my life, and how I view Since 1998, Aerojet Rocketdyne has manu- Court Judge Dorene Allen in recognition of her the world. All these characteristics form part of factured the PAC–3 SRM and ACM rocket receiving the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime my life and personality, which I love, and lead motors at its Camden facility. The PAC–3 Achievement Award, presented on November me to proudly say that I am honored to be rocket motors are a noteworthy element of 26, 2013. This honor is extended to those with Hispanic. Aerojet Rocketdyne’s industry-leading tactical the most distinguished careers in serving Hispanic Heritage Month means celebrating propulsion portfolio produced in Camden, gen- Michigan’s children and families. Judge Allen’s our heritage by sharing stories and informing erating significant employment opportunities passion for improving the lives of children and others of our traditions and customs, while for the area. strengthening families in my hometown of Mid- honoring where we came from. As we share On the occasion of this milestone, I am land and across the state of Michigan makes stories about the traditional Christmas posa- proud to recognize the dedicated, hardworking her more than deserving of this award. das, Dı´a de los Muertos celebrations, and the employees of Aerojet Rocketdyne in Camden Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the famous Grito de Independencia, we let others and their achievements so far. These Arkan- University of Michigan, and a Juris Doctor know more about our lives and at the same sans are working hard to ensure our men and from the Michigan State University Detroit Col- time spread our culture. women in uniform have the resources they lege of Law, Judge Allen began helping chil- As a Hispanic, I have strict, conservative need to carry out their missions effectively and dren as a private practice attorney handling parents who have made me the person I am quickly, and they deserve our sincere appre- probate and family law cases. In 2001, Judge today. I have inherited ideas such as being re- ciation. Allen was first elected to the Midland County spectful to our elders, the willingness to work, f Probate Court. attending church, dedicating myself to help Throughout her time on the bench, Judge others, and above all being a strong person IN HONOR OF JIMMIE JOHNSON Allen has focused her courtroom on success- who overcomes obstacles I may face; these AND THE NO. 48 LOWES TEAM ful outcomes for our community’s youth, and are important Hispanic characteristics that worked to strengthen all families. Her out- have been enforced to me by my parents and HON. RICHARD HUDSON standing efforts have resulted in the use of a grandparents. All this has helped me during OF NORTH CAROLINA multi-systemic therapy program, which has my lifetime and will continue to lead me in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped to significantly reduce the county’s ju- correct path as I aspire for my life goals. I venile delinquency rate. Additionally, Judge Al- have many goals for my future, and my big- Monday, December 2, 2013 len’s involvement was instrumental in estab- gest dream is to one day become a physician Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lishing Midland County’s Baby Court, a assistant and make a difference in people’s honor and congratulate Jimmie Johnson for ground-breaking collaborative effort to stop the lives by helping those in need. My parents winning the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series neglect and abuse of infants and toddlers, have taught me to use perseverance and Championship. With this achievement, Jimmie while keeping families united. never stop fighting for what I want because I

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Neal Sanders con- accomplishing their life goals and will face cheerleaders and dancers make in their tinues to share his time, talent and commit- sacrifices and have dedication to reach their schools and communities—as mentors, com- ment as an active board member and leader goals and persuade others to do the same. munity service leaders, and positive role mod- in health care access for all residents of the Hispanic Heritage may fade away in families els. north coast. who move to live in the United States and Varsity Brands, which holds the Universal adopt another culture. As a Hispanic, I con- Cheerleading Association’s (UCA’s) National Mr. Speaker, Neal Ingall Sanders’ dedica- sider it my duty to make sure that my heritage Championships and the International All Star tion to serving his community, and specifically is not forgotten. As my parents have done with Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in his decades of service to the Open Door Com- our family, I will ensure that our heritage is Orlando, Florida, has encouraged school munity Health Centers, is commendable and protected for generations by telling others cheerleaders and dancers to take part in com- worthy of recognition. I urge my colleagues to about our traditions and customs. When I munity service activities, pledging more than join me in recognition of his many contribu- have a family of my own I will tell them all the 465,000 community service hours since 2009. tions to the people of Northern California. memorable stories my parents told me about In conjunction with National School Spirit our family traditions. I will continue to use tra- Day on October 11, 2013, Varsity Brands f ditions, such as the pin˜atas, language, posa- launched Cheer for a Healthier America, a das, dances, and foods, to keep the Hispanic program aimed to enlist high school student RECOGNIZING ROUND LAKE AREA heritage alive in my life and inculcate those cheerleaders, dancers, and student athletes AMERICAN LEGION POST 1170 values to my descendants. as ambassadors to get local elementary AND HONORING EDGAR AND As a proud Hispanic I will never forget ERIK GARCIA FOR ORGANIZING where my family’s roots initiated. Even though school kids more involved in physical activities and teach them about making healthy choices. ITS RENOVATION I live in a different country with a different type On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, of life and traditions, my Hispanic heritage will I applaud the service of Florida’s youth and always remain in my memories and deep in Varsity Brands in conjunction with National HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER my heart. School Spirit Day. May their example of f OF ILLINOIS sportsmanship and community inspire others IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIRST to follow in their footsteps. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERGEANT JAMES A. KEATING f Monday, December 2, 2013 MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING NEAL INGALLS Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today SANDERS FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF to honor the inspiring story of Erik and Edgar HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING SERVICE TO THE OPEN DOOR OF MASSACHUSETTS Garcia’s plans to renovate the Round Lake COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Area American Legion Post 1170 in my dis- Monday, December 2, 2013 HON. JARED HUFFMAN trict. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF CALIFORNIA Post 1170 was beginning to show its age. recognize the dedication of the First Sergeant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The walls, the floors, the chairs, the lights— James A. Keating Memorial Monument in Monday, December 2, 2013 serious renovation was needed. The veterans Sharon, Massachusetts. who fill its halls deserved better. I was never fortunate enough to meet my Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- uncle, Sergeant James Keating, as he was nize Neal Sanders for his 33 years of faithful Two young, enterprising brothers from Boy killed in the line of duty while bravely fighting service on the Board of Directors of the Open Scout Troop 275 decided they would lead it. for our country in World War II. A Silver Star Door Community Health Centers. With the help of Troop Leader Paul Socha, recipient, Sergeant Keating was a man I great- Originally from Covina, California, Neal Commander Steven Hall and their fellow ly admired growing up, and his memory lived Sanders has demonstrated a life-long commit- scouts, Erik and Edgar designed their plan on in our family as a true example of what it ment to community service, including a suc- and organized the support they needed. But, means to serve one’s country. cessful career as one of the most highly re- willing as they all were to do the work, they As a Member of Congress, I believe one of spected and desired criminal defense attor- still needed supplies—lots of supplies. my most important responsibilities is to honor neys of Humboldt County. A graduate of Cali- the men and women who have given so much That’s where the local Home Depot came fornia Western in San Diego, he earned his in. to ensure our freedom. I am thankful for the Bachelor of Arts degree followed by his Juris countless individuals who have served the Doctorate at McGeorge School of Law in Sac- With donated materials and gift cards, United States, and for the people who work ramento. Neal Sanders is a member of the Home Depot single-handedly covered 90 per- every day in order to honor our veterans and California State Bar, lifetime member of the cent of the total cost. More importantly when active-duty servicemen. the time came to start the work, 30 Home Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Traynor Society, and recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award. His passion for helping Depot employees pitched in to help with the the dedication of the First Sergeant James A. labor. Keating Memorial Monument in Sharon, Mas- others extends beyond his career to his roles sachusetts. I ask that my colleagues join me as former chair and commissioner of the Finally, with the supplies fully paid for and in this recognition, and in honoring all of the Human Rights Commission, former board the tremendous outpouring of support from the men and women who have given so much in member of the Humboldt Arts Council, former community, Erik and Edgar’s plan was not service to the United States of America. board member and chair of Redwood Legal only off the ground, but soaring. Today, Post f Assistance, and current board member of the 1170 is bright and brand new. The turnaround Open Door Community Health Centers. is remarkable, though not surprising given the RECOGNIZING VARSITY BRANDS When Neal Sanders joined the Open Door vision, dedication and hard work shown by AND THE SERVICE OF FLORIDA’S Board of Directors in 1980, he joined an orga- Erik and Edgar and their fellow scouts. YOUTH ON NATIONAL SCHOOL nization committed to expanding access to SPIRIT DAY quality health care on California’s north coast, Mr. Speaker, I am immensely proud of what regardless of age, income, or ability to pay. our community was able to do together. They HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Through 33 years of unprecedented growth, rallied behind Troop 275, and the results are OF FLORIDA he has served in a variety of positions includ- nothing short of remarkable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing chair of the board. Neal Sanders helped Mr. Speaker, this is an inspiring story and Monday, December 2, 2013 guide Open Door from a small storefront oper- another example of why our communities in Il- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am ation to being the largest primary care pro- linois’s Tenth District are so close and so pleased to recognize Varsity Brands and the vider in Northern California. He was instru- strong.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:08 Dec 03, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02DE8.004 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 2, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1759 HONORING THE 150TH she is no longer with us, she leaves behind a devoted man of Faith and dear friend to my ANNIVERSARY OF SAN JOSE HIGH lifetime of selflessness. Jeanet lived for her wife, Vivian and me, Georgia State Represent- family, attending to her seventeen children, ative Calvin Smyre. Representative Smyre HON. ZOE LOFGREN sixty eight grandchildren, sixty-three great was honored for his contributions to Greater grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren, Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church on Sunday, No- OF CALIFORNIA three adopted daughters; two nephews, two vember 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Columbus, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nieces, two great nephews, one great niece; Georgia. Monday, December 2, 2013 and two Godchildren. All the while, she was also involved in min- Representative Smyre earned a degree in Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my istry at Bethel Baptist Church and served faith- Business Administration from Fort Valley State colleague Representative MIKE HONDA to rec- fully in the choir, driving the bus for the Evan- University. In 1974, he was elected to the ognize the 150th Anniversary of San Jose gelism Ministry and attending all special pro- Georgia House of Representatives as its High School. grams and church activities. youngest member at 26 years of age. I was It is not often that we get to honor an institu- I extend my condolences to Jeanet’s family fortunate to have the opportunity to serve with tion established during the Civil War; one that and friends, but may they, as well as all of us, Representative Smyre during my own tenure has witnessed our country’s greatest triumphs, take strength in the selfless contributions and in the Georgia General Assembly, and we be- and withstood our greatest challenges. sincere love that Jeanet has left for us to emu- came great friends. Founded in 1863, San Jose High is the sec- late. onded oldest public high school in California. A longtime statesman, Representative f With humble origins in the second-story room Smyre has built a repertoire of legislative ac- above Orbon’s flour store, it has been de- TRIBUTE TO JFK complishments. He currently serves on the stroyed by earthquake, rebuilt and relocated Appropriations Committee and the Rules Com- many times, but San Jose High has persisted. mittee and is the former Chairman of the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON House Minority Caucus. He played major roles When it arrived at its current location in OF TEXAS 1952, the original building was selected by the in authoring and sponsoring important legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York City Museum of Modern Art as one tion, including the legislation making Dr. Martin of the forty-three outstanding buildings of the Monday, December 2, 2013 Luther King, Jr.’s birthday a state holiday; cre- postwar period. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ating the Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Although it is responsible for the education Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th Falcons; and creating a new Georgia State of a number of successful Alum, San Jose anniversary of the passing of an extraordinary Flag. He is President Emeritus of the National High has the rare distinction of having edu- and progressive individual, our 35th President Black Caucus of State Legislators. cated four members of Congress: the Honor- of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In addition to his legislative achievements, able John Anderson; former Secretary of President Kennedy was elected during a time Representative Smyre has also built a suc- Transportation, the Honorable Norman Mineta; period when change was imminent even in the cessful business career. He has served as Ex- our colleague Representative MIKE HONDA; midst of resistance. Throughout a tumultuous ecutive Vice President of Corporate External and my predecessor, the Honorable Don time in this country’s history, President Ken- Affairs of Synovus and President of the Edwards. nedy stood strong against those who saw this Synovus Foundation. He also serves as one San Jose High has a history of establishing nation’s progress as a threat. of eight members of the company’s Corporate forward thinking and unique educational pro- During the height of the civil rights move- grams. In 1985 it began offering the Inter- ment, President Kennedy’s willingness to en- Executive Group. Synovus, a Columbus, national Baccalaureate Diploma, a qualification gage in the struggle for the equal rights of all Georgia-based diversified financial services widely recognized by the world’s leading uni- people transcended the era. He embraced civil holding company, has been named one of versities. The program’s challenging and rig- rights and encouraged an entire nation to join Fortune magazine’s ‘‘100 Best Companies to orous course work attracts students from all him in the fight for justice. His civil rights en- Work For’’ in America multiple times. over Santa Clara County. gagement was seen as a turning point in the Yet, Representative Smyre is more than a Not one to rest on its laurels, in 2007 San fight for equality. legislator, he is more than a business execu- Jose High created a specialized engineering President Kennedy also advocated for tech- tive, he is a servant to all humankind and still program to encourage students to enter STEM nological advancement and encouraged un- finds time to serve his community. He has precedented innovation during his time. As the fields and prepare them for their continuing held leadership and membership positions on ranking member on the Science, Space and education. The curriculum includes courses on numerous boards, foundations and organiza- Technology committee, I admire the will of Engineering Design, Digital Electronics and tions. Dr. Maya Angelou once said that, ‘‘I’ve President Kennedy to further our country’s Biotechnical Engineering. Coupled with the learned that you shouldn’t go through life with state-of-the-art Career Technology Engineer- space exploration capabilities. President Ken- nedy placed an emphasis on the country’s sci- a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be ing Building, opened in 2010, San Jose High able to throw something back.’’ Representative is ensuring that its students are prepared for entific competitiveness that few considered necessary. President Kennedy displayed a Smyre continues to throw a prodigious amount a 21st century economy. of love and service back to the Columbus, We wish to congratulate San Jose High courageous and resilient vision for this country that is consistent, in every way, with the title Georgia community, the State of Georgia, and School on its 150th anniversary, and com- our country. mend its faculty and staff, both current and of Commander-in-Chief. former, for their hard work and dedication in Today, many cities around the country, in- But most importantly, Representative Smyre educating the children of San Jose. cluding my district in Dallas, will hold cere- is a devoted Man of God. Greater Ward Chap- monies to commemorate his legacy. Mr. el A.M.E. Church has been his home for more f Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in than fifty years, the members of the congrega- THE PASSING OF JEANET HALL recognizing his legacy. May his eternal flame tion are his family, and worship is his suste- continue to burn as a symbol of his lasting im- nance. Representative Smyre has made nu- pact on this country. HON. JOE GARCIA merous contributions to the Church and for f that, he has been honored with the ‘‘Calvin OF FLORIDA Smyre Tree of Life.’’ This is the Church’s way IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE CALVIN SMYRE of thanking Representative Smyre for pouring Monday, December 2, 2013 his heart, body, and soul into Greater Ward Chapel A.ME. Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. pay tribute to an exemplary Christian whose OF GEORGIA Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join life of service to both God, and her fellow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me, my wife Vivian, Greater Ward Chapel man, was an inspiration to both her children A.M.E. Church, and the Columbus, Georgia and her community. Monday, December 2, 2013 community in honoring Georgia State Rep- Jeanet Hall passed away on Thursday, No- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise resentative Calvin Smyre for his dedicated vember 21st, 2013 at the age of 76. Though today to honor a distinguished public servant, service, leadership, and faith.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:08 Dec 03, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02DE8.009 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2013 RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVER- HONORING MR. JOSEPH R. DEBRO Kiwanis club, serving on the scholarship com- SARY OF THE TREASURE COAST mittee. FOOD BANK HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Joe is survived by his wife of 63 years, OF MISSISSIPPI Anita, who was his strongest supporter along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with his three sons, Keith, Karl and Kraig. Joe will be truly missed by all who knew HON. BILL POSEY Monday, December 2, 2013 him. OF FLORIDA Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I rise today to honor a fellow Mississippian, Mr. Joseph R. Debro, who passed away on COMMEMORATING FLORENCE Monday, December 2, 2013 November 5, 2013, three days after his 85th COUNTY DEPUTY JOSEPH birthday. Joseph Debro was a staunch advo- ANTWINE Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, for the past twen- cate for workers civil rights and justice. Joseph ty five years employees and volunteers from may have had a totally different life because HON. TOM RICE the Treasure Coast Food Bank have been aid- as a young man, he had a strong desire to ing in the mission to alleviate hunger by col- OF SOUTH CAROLINA serve his country in the military and, in fact, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lecting and distributing food and other essen- received an appointment to West Point from tials to local Florida residents in need. Our Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, but Joe’s Monday, December 2, 2013 community has been well-served by the staff physical examination revealed a medical Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it and volunteers of Treasure Coast Food Bank issue—Sickle Cell Anemia Trait—which pre- is with much sadness that I rise today to com- and they are to be commended for twenty six cluded his appointment. That set-back did not memorate Florence County Deputy Joseph years of hard work and dedication in serving deter Joe from moving forward and seeking Antwine. Last week, the Florence County our community. new avenues to achieve his goals Sheriff’s Department and South Carolina’s The Treasure Coast Food Bank is one of 14 Joseph Debro was by education and train- Seventh District lost a young and upcoming ing a scientist, having received his under- deputy in the line of duty. food banks in Florida and the only food bank graduate degree in Bacteriology and his Mas- Joseph Antwine of Lake City, South Caro- to serve the four county areas of Indian River, ters degree in Biochemistry from the Univer- lina, was responding to a fellow deputy’s call St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. sity of California at Berkeley. Joe held several for immediate assistance when his car Led by CEO Judith A. Cruz and the dedi- important positions in his field after gradua- crashed. A recent Citadel graduate, Deputy cated staff of the Food Bank, the Treasure tion—Research Assistant at UCSF, and NASA Antwine earned his degree in criminal justice. Coast Food Bank is a nonprofit clearinghouse Bio-Chemical Engineer (where he worked on At the Citadel, his leadership and loyal service that collects, stores, and distributes useable the Environment of the first space capsule). to the Corps of Cadets was recognized when surplus food to non-profit organizations that Joe later entered the business world, where he was presented with the Col. Joseph E. Per- then provide it to those in need at no cost. we all felt he had found his true calling by kins Honor Committee Award. challenging long-standing practices of discrimi- Deputy Antwine was a dependable young Treasure Coast Food Bank is a partner with nation and racial exclusion in trade unions and man, dedicated to his work and protecting our Feeding America (formerly called America’s government contracting. Fighting racial injus- community. Even at his young age, he has Second Harvest) the national network of more tice would be Joe’s primary struggle to the been a role model to many and a model of than 200 food banks. In 2011, Treasure Coast end of his life. In his early days, he joined an- public service. Food Bank distributed almost 8 million pounds other advocate, Ray Dones, and organized My thoughts and prayers go out to his fam- of food within our communities. over 300 Black contractors and was the co- ily and friends and the Florence County Sher- In addition to their core mission, Treasure founder of the National Association of Minority iff’s Department. Coast Food Bank provides educational re- Contractors. He also founded the first minority- f owned surety company in the United States— sources and guided tours of their head- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH AN- quarters to the public so our community can the Builders Mutual Surety Company. Joe’s work did not go unnoticed, he was NIVERSARY OF THE EDISON gain a greater understanding of what a Food apponted by then California Governor Jerry CRICKET CLUB Bank does, how it serves a critical role in Brown to be the Director of the State of Cali- fighting hunger on the Treasure Coast and fornia Office of Small Business. Joe later be- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. how the public can become more involved in came a co-founder of Trans Bay Engineering, OF NEW JERSEY supporting the Food Bank and its clients. a company with the signature accomplishment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Treasure Coast Food Bank has enjoyed of renovating the long dormant Alice Arts Cen- Monday, December 2, 2013 a longstanding reputation for treating all peo- ter, now known as the Malonga Casquelord ple with respect and dignity. I commend all of Arts Center in Oakland. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to those who have given time and support over Joseph Debro was probably the one person recognize the 10th anniversary of the Edison Cricket Club. The organization continues to the last 25 years to sustain the Treasure who was responsible for the increase of mi- serve as an outstanding social and athletic Coast Food Bank and ensure that it can fulfill nority trainees in Northern California unions. In club in Middlesex County, New Jersey. its mission. We are all proud of their success every contract that was awarded, Joseph tried to find ways to include women and minority- Since its establishment, the Edison Cricket and commitment to serving our community. owned businesses and received numerous Club has provided an outlet for the community Throughout the course of American history, awards in recognition of his efforts. to be active and enjoy the sport of cricket. Its non-profit and charitable organizations have Joseph served over 40 years on the board members have worked tirelessly to promote always played a critical role helping those in of the Housing Assistance Council, whose the sport, which has helped the club grow. need. The Treasure Coast Food Bank is a liv- mission is to construct affordable housing for The club’s home ground is based at Thomas ing testament to that effort. They allow each low-income people throughout the country. I Jefferson Middle School in Edison. In addition and every one of us to directly make a dif- was honored to serve on that board with Joe to club-sponsored events, including its annual ference in the lives of those who have fallen for over 20 years. awards celebration, its members also partici- on hard times and need a helpful hand. Orga- One of Joe’s longest running and most pas- pate in community service and charitable nizations like the Treasure Coast Food Bank sionate struggles to right a wrong was the law- events. It has also worked with the Edison are often more successful, more compas- suit he initiated against the Oakland Raiders School Board to host a summer camp for local sionate and more personally connected than a for receiving a loan of $465 million from the children. The club is currently comprised of three government program. City of Oakland that was never repaid. After retirement, Joe continued to be active teams and competes in four leagues: the As we enter the holiday season, this is a in his community and began writing for several Cricket League of New Jersey; the Millennium good time for us to think about those who may community newspapers (including the San Cricket League; the New Jersey State Cricket be in need and consider ways that we might Francisco Bayview, a national black news- and Umpire’s Association; and the New Jersey support efforts like those of the Treasure paper; the East Bay Express, and the Oakland Softball Cricket League. The Edison Cricket Coast Food Bank. Post). Joe was a member of the Oakland Club joined the Cricket League of New Jersey

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:08 Dec 03, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02DE8.004 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 2, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1761 in 2004 and is currently one of 48 clubs in the and Death on this Thanksgiving. Remember can American enslaved laborer who made sig- league. After joining, the Edison Cricket Club all of them, as you sit down with your families nificant contributions in the casting of the quickly moved into Conference A of that and say a prayer of Thanks to them all. I sub- bronze figure. Originally named Freedom Tri- league and in 2010 earned 2nd place in the mit this tribute penned in honor of them ‘‘No umphant in War and Peace, Reid was the only conference final. Words’’ by Albert Carey Caswell. known slave to work on the colossal figure The club is currently led by its president, NO WORDS that stands at 191⁄2 feet and weighs approxi- Atul Huckoo. It has an Advisory Board con- (By Albert Carey Caswell) mately 15,000 pounds. sisting of public officials and representatives of No words! Phillip Reid was born a slave in Charleston, media outlets, organizations, and others. No words of thanks can express! South Carolina around 1820, and was pur- Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in On this Thanksgiving day, chased during his youth by Clark Mills, who congratulating the Edison Cricket Club on its what we so owe to America’s Best! quickly recognized Reid’s skills in ironworks. 10th anniversary. And no words of thanks can ever repay the The first major project Mills and Reid worked f debt! on was the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafay- That we owe, ette Square in 1852. The success of the Jack- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL for what you so gave without regret! son statue made Mill’s foundry the top can- DEBT And no words can erase, all of the pain and heartache that you’ve didate for the Statue of Freedom project. In faced! 1859, the plaster model was being showcased HON. MIKE COFFMAN And no words can so mend, outside the Capitol waiting to be disassembled OF COLORADO the loss of your loved ones, and your best for casting at the foundry. However, the Italian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends! sculptor who assembled the five main sections And no words can ever describe, of the plaster model in Washington refused to Monday, December 2, 2013 all of the worry and heartache that you’ve reveal how to separate the figure and de- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January lived with inside! manded a pay raise. Facing a dire situation, 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- And no words can ever repay, all of you whose eyes and arms and legs so Philip Reid stepped up and figured out that by fice, the national debt was gave! using a pulley and tackle to pull the ring atop $10,626,877,048,913.08. And no words of thanks and gratitude can so the model, the seams of the sections would be Today, it is $17,217,151,645,105.86. We’ve rise! revealed. His dedication to see the Statue of added $6,590,274,596,192.78 to our debt in 4 High enough, Freedom complete pushed him to work years. This is $6.5 trillion in debt our Nation, to thank all of you whose loved ones died! straight through July 1, 1860, to May 16, our economy, and our children could have And no words can ever heal, 1861. Mr. Reid worked weeks without a break, avoided with a balanced budget amendment. all of the pain of which you now feel! only receiving pay on Sundays, which was And no one can explain, f to all of those children . . . given as a rest day for enslaved laborers. On that their mommy and daddy aren’t coming Sundays, he received a pay of $1.25 and went CONGRATULATING KATHY TUELL on to work for 33 Sundays, receiving $41.25. FOR HER ANGEL IN ADOPTION home again! And no words can so repay, Philip Reid finally received his freedom on DESIGNATION all of those Doctors . . . April 16, 1862, through the D.C. Compensated Nurses, Medics, Corpsman, who helped re- Emancipation Act, which ended slavery in the HON. JOE GARCIA build your lives . . . District of Columbia. Reid eventually went on and from death you so saved! OF FLORIDA to marry, start a business and become a high- For no words can so express, ly respected member of the Free Black Soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our Nation’s gratitude on This Thanksgiving ety of the District of Columbia. Monday, December 2, 2013 to America’s Best! And no words can so bring back, Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to all of those Husbands and Wives, atives to join me in honoring Philip Reid for his recognize a woman whose commitment to im- Sons and Daughters . . . tireless effort as we celebrate the 150th anni- proving the lives of children in the Florida Brothers and Sisters, versary of the Statue of Freedom on Decem- Keys is only eclipsed by her success in doing whose courage did not so lack! ber 2, 2013. As Americans, it is crucial that we so. In her eighteen years as President and And no words can ever repay, honor and commemorate this 150th anniver- CEO of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, all of you, America’s Heroes on This Thanks- sary of the Statue of Freedom. The completion Kathy Tuell has served the needs of hundreds giving Day! of the statue on December 2, 1863, not only But Thanks! of children still without a family to call their To all of those in hospitals who now so lay! signified an era of newly minted freedom for own. These efforts proved fruitful during her And no words can not so stop all of those the thousands of former enslaved African participation in the federal workgroup that es- tears, Americans, but it now stands as powerful sym- tablished basic standards for programs funded around Thanksgiving dinners, bol for freedom around the world. under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. for all of those who could not be here! Edward Savoy left the State Department, It is my pleasure to congratulate Ms. Tuell But Thank You! with a wealth of knowledge and the admiration for her recognition as one of this year’s Angels Thank You! of many in the United States and abroad. On in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Thank You! his final day of work, President Franklin Dela- Thank You This Thanksgiving Day! no Roosevelt sent his limousine to pick up Ed- Adoption Institute. A prayer for all of you upon bended knee we I commend Ms. Tuell for her accomplish- now so pray! ward Augustine Savoy from the diplomatic en- ments and service, as she serves as an ex- Because no words can thank you enough on trance of the State Department to chauffeur emplar citizen and advocate of the less fortu- this Thanksgiving Day, him to the White House to be thanked for his nate. Amen! service and congratulated on his retirement in f f a private meeting with the president. Edward Savoy was so revered that less than a year NO WORDS—THANKING AMERICA’S CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNI- after his death, a U.S. Liberty Ship named for ARMED FORCES AND THEIR VERSARY OF THE STATUE OF him was launched, the SS Edward A Savoy. FAMILIES THIS THANKSGIVING FREEDOM Liberty Ships were named for deceased prominent Americans, among them were 17 HON. CORY GARDNER HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON named for African-Americans when the Army OF COLORADO OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and Navy were still racially segregated. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Edward Savoy was also revered in his pri- vate life. He was a great family man, raising Monday, December 2, 2013 Monday, December 2, 2013 four successful children alone after his wife Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Ms. NORTON, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to died. Edward was an early leader in District of honor of the selfless sacrifice and service of ask the House of Representatives to join me Columbia organizations active in seeking jus- The Armed Forces and their families to our in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the tice. Among the many organizations in which Nation on this Thanksgiving Day. Across this Statue of Freedom, which sits atop the dome he was active were The Oldest Inhabitants As- Nation many families will be separated by War of the U.S. Capitol, and Philip Reid, the Afri- sociation (Colored) of The District of Columbia

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His life and public joined the Upper Darby High School cheer- service are steeped in America’s History and SALUTE TO CHIEF DOUGLAS leaders in presenting the warm clothing items deserve to be remembered. MULDOON to women and children. By the end of Octo- f ber, the Upper Darby Community had helped HON. BILL POSEY the cheerleaders donate more than 1,000 CELEBRATION OF WORLD AIDS OF FLORIDA items of warm clothing. DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations to the Upper Darby High School Royals on their first place finish in the Monday, December 2, 2013 HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON 2013 Varsity Brands’ National School Spirit OF TEXAS Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Day, an honor that recognizes the cheer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the service of Palm Bay Police Chief Douglas leaders’ great leadership, community service Muldoon. Chief Muldoon has dedicated the Monday, December 2, 2013 and compassion. last 36 years of his life to making our commu- f Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. nity a safer place to raise our children and Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of pursue our dreams. Throughout 2013, he has 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARS World AIDS Day which we celebrated on Sun- served as the National President of the FBI INCORPORATED FACILITY IN day, December 1. Each year since 1988, we National Academy Associates (FBINAA). GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI commemorate those who have died and show Chief Muldoon began his career in local law our support for those living with HIV. enforcement in 1976 as an officer with the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON While numerous scientific advances have Palm Bay Police Department. He spent a OF MISSISSIPPI been made in HIV treatment, World AIDS Day large part of his career working as a local liai- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reminds us that HIV is still destructive and that son to the FBI, having graduated from the FBI Monday, December 2, 2013 there is no cure. There is still a critical need National Academy. The National Academy is a for funding, research, and education in our professional course of study for U.S. and inter- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- country and abroad. national law enforcement leaders with rigorous er, I rise to commemorate the 35th anniver- The passage of the President’s Emergency training in the latest innovative techniques of sary of the Mars, Incorporated manufacturing Plan for AIDS Relief and Stewardship and law enforcement. facility in Greenville, Mississippi—an important Oversight Act (PEPFAR) is encouraging be- In 1998, Chief Muldoon served as the Presi- institution in our community since its opening cause of the necessity of an international re- dent of the Florida Chapter of the FBI National in 1978. sponse to the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic. Academy Associates and, for the past year, Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned, Amer- Eleven years ago, I initiated the first round of he has served as President of the FBI Na- ican company that started when Frank C. PEPFAR talks with President George W. Bush tional Academy Associates. His experience, Mars made the first Mars candies in his kitch- while I was the Chair of the Congressional training, and dedication to law enforcement en in 1911. Today, Mars is a global company Black Caucus. have greatly enhanced the Palm Bay Police that employs more than 72,000 Associates As we embark on another reauthorization of Department. worldwide with more than one third of them the Ryan White CARE Act, it is imperative that Our city is blessed to have someone who being employed here in the United States. The we remain diligent in the battle against AIDS. has taken such an active role in serving our company’s investment in its Associates has I will continue to do what is necessary to en- community and our nation, and I am proud of earned it a place on Fortune magazine’s list of gage in this fight to promote public health his commitment to making Palm Bay a safer ‘‘100 Best Companies to Work For.’’ around the world. I urge my colleagues to fight place to live. At the Greenville facility, Mars Food North this battle and to join me as we recognize f America makes products bearing some of World AIDS Day. America’s favorite brands, including Uncle IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 f Ben’s®, which is the number one rice brand in UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL the United States. Our Greenville facility also RETIREMENT OF CHP OFFICER CHEERLEADING TEAM ON WIN- makes products for the Seeds of Change® RUDY CONTRERAS NING VARSITY BRANDS’ NA- brand, which makes organically grown seeds TIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY and Organic Food products. I’m proud to con- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI gratulate Seeds of Change® on winning a OF CALIFORNIA HON. PATRICK MEEHAN 2013 Vegetarian Times Foodie Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA Mars’ Greenville facility has played a signifi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cant role in the health of our local economy. Monday, December 2, 2013 Over 160 people work in the facility, which Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Monday, December 2, 2013 originally opened with just 5 packaging lines to recognize Officer Rudy Xavier Contreras, Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and 1 processing line. The facility has repeat- Jr., who is retiring this December after 30 congratulate the Upper Darby High School edly expanded to house additional lines and years of law enforcement service with the cheerleading team on winning the 2013 Var- manufacturing areas, and Mars continues to California Highway Patrol. sity Brands’ National School Spirit Day. The invest in our economy as it completes a $42 After graduating from the CHP Academy in Upper Darby Cheerleaders collected hats, million multi-year investment in the facility. West Sacramento on December 22, 1983, Of- gloves and other warm clothing items for sur- I am thankful that Mars’ investments and ficer Contreras served with the CHP across vivors of domestic violence throughout the longstanding relationship with our community the State of California, including many years in month of October. extend beyond the facility. Mars supports the Solano and Woodland areas. He handled Varsity Brands’ National School Spirit Day Greenville public schools through its Blessings a variety of assignments throughout his ca- began in 2009 as a way to honor the efforts in a Backpack program, and worked to help reer, with assignments ranging from Field of cheerleaders and dancers around the coun- improve the local Boys and Girls Clubs in the Training Officer to Officer in Charge. During try who are making a difference in their region. Mars Food has also done its part to Officer Contreras’ assignment to Dignitary Pro- schools and communities. Over the past five encourage healthy cooking and eating from a tection, he served a distinguished term as my years, cheerleaders and dancers have young age by having the Uncle Ben’s® brand security officer when I was California’s Insur- pledged more than 500,000 community serv- launch its nationwide Ben’s BeginnersTM ance Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor. ice hours as a part of National School Spirit Cooking Contest. He was also the primary officer assigned to Day. This Friday, I will be honored to join state Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado and The Upper Darby High School Royals won and local officials in Greenville to commemo- State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. first place in this nationwide contest. As Octo- rate this longstanding relationship through a

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ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON community, have earned her the title of Monday, December 2, 2013 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Bishop. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today I would like The daughter of the late Pastor Arthur Stag- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize the work of Memphis-based U.S. gers, Mrs. Staggers Harris has a lifetime of Biologic in their work to halt the spread of Monday, December 2, 2013 faithful church attendance, dedication, and Lyme disease. U.S. Biologic was recently ministry work. She began as an Ordained awarded a grant of $1 million from the Global Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Elder in Greater St. Matthews Church in Flor- Food and Health Innovation Challenge to ex- ask the House of Representatives to join me ida City. With her leadership the ministry pand their research on this important topic and in remembering Edward Augustine Savoy, a began to flourish and grow, advancing the in- I am proud to honor the hard work of their freeman of color who held one of the highest crease of new Ministers and Deacons, and dedicated research team, especially Maria government positions possible for an African various other church initiatives. She also Gomes-Solecki. American at the time, Chief Messenger to the helped develop The Greater Love Daycare, I believe that our Nation’s true department Secretary of State, on the 70th anniversary of Inc. which provides low-income parents with of defense is made up of the doctors and re- his death. affordable pre-schooling for their children, and searchers who work hard to find cures and Edward Augustine Savoy was a third-gen- serves on the board of the South-Dade Min- prevention methods for the diseases that eration Washingtonian born to a father who isterial Allowance, which is focused on crime threaten the lives and livelihoods of Americans was a former slave and a mother who was a prevention efforts in Homestead and Florida every day. The research of people like Dr. teacher in Northwest Washington, D.C. in City Communities. Gomes-Solecki is integral in our mission to 1855. Edward Savoy’s illustrious career Because of these accomplishments, Mrs. make the United States a safer place for the spanned 64 years, during which he worked for Staggers Harris was considered and recently grandchildren of our generation, and I encour- 21 Secretaries of State. Through 14 presi- ordained bishop in the Shekinah Glory Deliver- age more federal investment in the initiatives dencies he played a significant role in many of ance Churches. of the National Institutes of Health, as well as the historic events in our nation. Even though I applaud Mrs. Staggers Harris for her ac- private funding like that provided through the Edward Savoy never ascended higher than complishments and new designation. May she Global Food and Health Innovation Challenge. Chief Messenger to the State Department be- continue to lead and inspire her community I congratulate U.S. Biologic and Dr. Gomes- cause of the color of his skin, Edward Savoy through the grace of God. Solecki on their achievement and I look for- still managed to become a great public serv- f ward to more developments from some of the ant, and was well known and respected by Nation’s most advanced researchers who are TOYO TIRE NORTH AMERICA’S 8TH politicians, dignitaries, and international emis- based in my district. ANNIVERSARY IN BARTOW COUN- saries alike. f TY Edward Savoy began his career at the TRIBUTE TO COACH WILLIE E. young age of 14 as page for the State Depart- MAXEY, JR. ment in 1869, serving Secretary of State Ham- HON. PHIL GINGREY ilton Fish. In a time that was especially difficult OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TERRI A. SEWELL for African Americans, Edward Savoy had a OF ALABAMA remarkable career as a public servant. Edward Monday, December 2, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Savoy’s intelligence, tactfulness, and remark- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Monday, December 2, 2013 able memory allowed him to become a trusted rise today to recognize Toyo Tire North Amer- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I employee inside the State Department, privy ica’s Bartow County facility, which is cele- to confidential information, such as coming rise today to honor high school athletic coach, brating eight years of fostering economic Willie E. Maxey, Jr. on the occasion of his re- wars, yet never violated the trust placed in growth in Georgia’s 11th Congressional Dis- him. tirement from Selma City Schools. This be- trict. loved teacher and administrator coached for In 1914, Secretary of State William Jennings In 2006, the Bartow Toyo Tire facility be- fifty years and for his dedicated and distin- Bryan recommended Mr. Savoy for promotion came the first U.S. consumer tire production guished service to the City of Selma and the and President Woodrow Wilson authorized this operation. The plant includes a manufacturing State of Alabama, I pay tribute today to the life promotion in an executive order. President facility and warehouse that serve customers work of Coach Willie E. Maxey. Herbert Hoover’s Vice President, Charles Cur- throughout the country. Since then, Toyo has Coach Maxey was born December 1, 1943 tis, and two Secretaries of State, Frank Bil- invested more than one billion dollars and cre- to the late Willie E. Maxey, Sr. and Ollie J. lings Kellogg and Henry Lewis Stimson, inter- ated close to 1000 jobs in northwest Georgia, Maxey of Sardis, Alabama. His early years vened to extend his federal service past man- bringing financial stability and opportunity to were spent in Sardis and Selma, Alabama. datory retirement age. Secretary Stimson Georgia families. Coach Maxey graduated from R. B. Hudson called the native Washingtonian ‘‘indispen- This week, Toyo Tire will announce plans to High School in 1961 and subsequently earned sable.’’ In 1931, a bill was introduced by Con- begin the plant’s fourth expansion, investing his Bachelor Degree from Alabama Agricul- gressman Hamilton Fish III of New York ask- hundreds of millions of dollars and adding tural & Mechanical University in 1966 and a ing Congress to extend the employment of Ed- hundreds of jobs to the local economy. This is Master’s degree in Administration in 1981. ward Augustine Savoy ‘‘indefinitely despite his a huge testament to Georgia’s pro-business Coach Maxey’s leadership roles have included years.’’ This would have been the third exten- environment, and one of the reasons Gov- positions as Assistant Principal and Head Bas- sion of his retirement. Secretary of State ernor Deal certified Bartow County as a ‘Cer- ketball Coach at Selma High School; Coach at Henry L. Stimson retained Mr. Savoy as a per- tified Work Ready Community.’ Westside Jr. High School, Eastside Jr. High sonal assistant, paying his wages from his Mr. Speaker, I proudly extend my deepest School, and R.B. Hudson High School. Also, own paycheck. In 1933, at the age of 77, Ed- thanks to Toyo Tire North America, their Plant Coach Maxey was coordinator of the Selma ward Augustine Savoy retired under Secretary Manager Jim Hawk, and the Toyo employees City Recreation Program for over fifty years. of State Cordell Hull, after 64 years of uninter- who play such an important role in making Coach Maxey has served the Selma City rupted federal service in the State Depart- Bartow County’s economy flourish. On behalf Schools and community faithfully and his ex- ment, unheard of even in today’s time. of Georgia’s 11th District, I congratulate the emplary work and commitment to excellence

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KENNEDY’’ INSPIRATION TO Elite 8 appearances as well as seven Area to hundreds of needy families. In addition, MILLIONS, AMERICAN HERO, EN- Championships participating in tournaments all Pesach used his love for politics to advance DURING SYMBOL OF THE GREAT- over the United States. the needs of the community by actively advo- EST GENERATION, AND THE 35TH Coach Maxey’s special talents, strong lead- cating with local elected officials. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ership and expertise led to his mentoring and After helping elect Phil Goldfeder to the STATES coaching many outstanding athletes in the New York State Assembly in September of Selma City Schools including many All-State 2011, Pesach joined Goldfeder’s government HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE players as well as an All-Tournament player. staff as Community Liaison and put his experi- OF TEXAS Notably, we are celebrating Coach Maxey’s ence and skills to work for the community at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the government level. Pesach has carved out accomplishments and retirement from high Monday, December 2, 2013 school sports; but, his illustrious career and a name for great work, responsiveness and dedicated service to the youth of our commu- community service. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, in the life nity will continue in his current role as Assist- Pesach’s passion for helping others has of this nation there have been a few events of ant Coach at Wallace Community College been most evident during the last few such consequence and moment that they Selma. His career shows the heart of Coach months—prior to and in the aftermath of Hurri- have a transformative impact on the people of Willie E. Maxey, Jr. and the positive influential cane Sandy. Pesach worked with government the country. For my parents’ generation the role he has played to develop athletic abilities officials and community leaders doing to pre- death of President Franklin Roosevelt was in young people. pare the community, as much as possible, for such an occasion. Coach Maxey continues to demonstrate an the impending storm. As the storm was raging, The explosion of the Shuttle Challenger in exemplary commitment to community service he worked throughout the night with local or- 1986 left a traumatic and indelible impression through his long-time membership in the New ganizations to communicate with and to meet on my children’s generation. The morning of Shiloh Baptist Church in Sardis, Alabama the needs of stranded families. In the days September 11, 2001 is a day no living Amer- where he is Chairman of the Trustee Board. and nights following the storm, Pesach trav- ican will forget. Also, he serves on the International Paper Ad- elled throughout the community visiting relief For my generation, however, the assassina- visory Board, is a member of the Board of Di- sites and working with community leaders to tion of President John F. Kennedy on Novem- rectors for Kittie Kastle Daycare and has been ensure that all of the community needs were ber 22, 1963 is the moment that lives with us involved in numerous civic and community en- met. forever. For on that day, my generation lost its Pesach has provided a beacon of hope and deavors in Sardis and Selma, Alabama. leader, its hero, its champion. And its inno- an exemplary standard of community service On a personal note, I have known Coach cence. to the entire district. On behalf of New York Maxey all my life. A close family friend, I un- None of us can forget where we were and State’s 5th District, I commend Mr. Pesach derstand that I was the first newborn baby he how we felt when we learned the terrible Osina and thank him for all his contributions to ever held. He served as assistant coach under news. I was a young schoolgirl when my our community. my father Coach Andrew A. Sewell and gra- teacher, wiping away tears, announced to the ciously succeeding him as head basketball f class that President Kennedy had been shot in coach at Selma High School when my father IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT Dallas, Texas and was dead. I was stunned had a stroke in 1990. My father was proud to BLOMQUIST and shocked and sad and heartbroken. I cried mentor and work with Coach Maxey and he all the way home. When I got there I went to was so elated over his successful coaching my room and prayed. HON. JAMES B. RENACCI A half century later, I still remember that day career. It was with tremendous pride that OF OHIO as if it were yesterday. And every year on this Selma High gymnasium was dedicated and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named the ‘‘Sewell-Maxey Gymnasium’’ in day for the last 50 years, I always pause to re- Monday, December 2, 2013 honor of the outstanding legacy of both coach- member the man who inspired me to devote es. The retirement of Coach Maxey is truly the Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to my life to public service and who, along with end of a golden era in Selma High basketball. recognize Mayor Robert G. Blomquist who has the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, taught me by I know that his legacy lives on in the hearts of proudly given 14 years of public service to the their example that the greatest calling in life is all the young men he coached. residents of Olmsted Falls in the great State of the call to serve others. On behalf of the 7th Congressional District, Ohio. Mayor Blomquist graduated from And I still say a prayer for President Ken- the State of Alabama and this nation, I ask my Olmsted Falls High School in 1973 and served nedy each November 22 but they have not colleagues to join me in celebrating the ac- in the United States Navy from 1976–1981. been prayers of lamentation for many years. complishments and retirement of Coach Willie Mayor Blomquist is a graduate of Baldwin They are prayers of thanks to the Lord for his E. Maxey, Jr. We pay tribute to his distin- Wallace College where he earned a Bachelor infinite wisdom and grace in blessing our guished career and contributions for the bet- of Arts in Finance. He also is a graduate of country with a captain as perfectly suited to terment of youth in our society and extend Culinary Institute of America. As a public serv- lead our ship of state during the epochal time deep appreciation for his distinguished serv- ant, Mr. Blomquist served on Olmsted Falls’s that was the 1960s as was Abraham Lincoln ice. City Council for six years before being elected to the 1860s. f as Mayor of the city in 1999. Under his leader- The year 1963 is one of the most momen- ship, Olmsted Falls has made incredible tous in the life of our nation. It was in August, RECOGNIZING PESACH OSINA progress. Under Mayor Blomquist’s direction, 50 years ago, that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther the city initiated construction of a railroad un- King, Jr. challenged and inspired a nation by HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS derpass on State Route 252, installed quiet sharing his dream about its future at the larg- OF NEW YORK zones on seven railroad crossings on both est peaceful demonstration in American his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads and con- tory. struction of a new fire station serving the peo- The year 1963 also marked the centennial Monday, December 2, 2013 ple and businesses of the community. Mayor of the Gettysburg Address, which redefined Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Blomquist has also served as a board member and reenobled the meaning of the American recognize Pesach Osina. Mr. Osina learned to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating experience and is the only other American from a young age the importance of working Agency and Cuyahoga County Planning Com- speech that can stand with Dr. King’s and not on behalf of the community. Born in Brooklyn mission as well as on the Olmsted Economic suffer in the comparison. to parents who were well known for their kind- Development Committee. At Gettysburg, President Lincoln delivered ness and charity, Pesach moved to Far Rock- I would like to acknowledge Mayor the words that consoled and helped to heal away in 1999. Blomquist’s achievements throughout his long and reunite a divided nation. He reminded us

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:08 Dec 03, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02DE8.012 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 2, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1765 that just 87 years before, in 1776, America dent Kennedy said, ‘‘this country of the United students be enrolled at the University of Ala- had given birth to something new in the world, States was not built by those who waited and bama notwithstanding Governor Wallace’s vow self-government, and he made us understand rested and wished to look behind them. This to block their admission by standing in the that in the life of nations, ours was still a country was conquered by those who moved schoolhouse door. young country with an unfinished democracy forward—and so will space.’’ President Kennedy saw clearly and con- and an uncertain future. President Kennedy knew first-hand the hor- nected the events and circumstances facing He then paid tribute ‘‘to those who died so rors of war so he worked for peace. What kind Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to the challenges the nation might live’’ and challenged the living of peace? He told us in the commencement confronting Dr. King in 1963, stating: to dedicate themselves to the ‘‘great task’’ re- address he delivered at American University in It ought to be possible for every American maining before them, which was not just to April of the momentous year of 1963: to enjoy the privileges of being American ensure the survival of the union, but for us to Not a Pax Americana enforced on the without regard to his race or his color. But world by American weapons of war. Not the this is not the case. honor those who ‘‘gave the last full measure We are confronted primarily with a moral peace of the grave or the security of the of devotion’’ by giving the nation a ‘‘new birth issue. It is as old as the Scriptures and is as slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the of freedom.’’ clear as the American Constitution. One hundred years later, in August 1963, kind of peace that makes life on earth worth The heart of the question is whether all living, and the kind that enables men and Dr. King reminded us that the great work of Americans are to be afforded equal rights nations to grow, and to hope, and build a bet- and equal opportunities, whether we are democracy which had been so nobly ad- ter life for their children—not merely peace vanced a century before remained unfinished going to treat our fellow Americans as we for Americans but peace for all men and want to be treated. but expressed the confidence that his and fu- women, not merely peace in our time but One hundred years of delay have passed ture generations of Americans, would like their peace in all time. since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet forbears, rededicate themselves to the propo- President Kennedy led our nation safely their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully sition that all people are created equal and re- through two of the most perilous events of the free. They are not yet freed from the bonds solve to continue the task of perfecting our de- Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 of injustice. They are not yet freed from so- mocracy until ‘‘justice rolls down like water and the erection of the Berlin Wall in 1961. cial and economic oppression. And this Na- tion, for all its hopes and all its boasts, will and righteousness like a mighty stream.’’ Thanks to his cool resolve, calm restraint, not be fully free until all its citizens are free. And in those heady days there was little steely determination, and clear thinking, nu- We preach freedom around the world, and doubt we would become the country foretold clear war was averted and America’s freedom, we mean it, and we cherish our freedom here by Dr. King because America in that year and and that of our allies, was secured. Like Lin- at home, but are we to say to the world, and at that time was powerful and prosperous and coln, President Kennedy knew the value and much more importantly, to each other that confident and optimistic. cost of freedom and the sacrifices required to this is the land of the free except for the Ne- groes; that we have no second-class citizens And no one better symbolized the nation’s win and keep it: vitality and sense of purpose and unlimited except Negroes; that we have no class or Let every nation know, whether it wishes caste system, no ghettoes, no master race possibility than the man it had elected to lead us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, except with respect to Negroes? them, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. bear any burden, meet any hardship, support Now the time has come for this Nation to John Kennedy personified the pioneering, any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure fulfill its promise. trailblazing, independent, courageous, and the survival and the success of liberty. The following week, President Kennedy sent can-do spirit for which America is justly cele- President Kennedy was the first president to to Congress legislation making good on this brated around the world. He was the youngest see first-hand the Berlin Wall when he trav- promise. Although he did not live to see its en- person and the first Catholic elected President eled behind the Iron Curtain to that divided actment, that legislation—brilliantly shep- and the first person born in the 20th century city in 1963 and gave hope to the besieged herded to passage by President Lyndon John- to hold the office. people of West Berlin by pledging America’s son—transformed America. Along with the A junior officer who served heroically during unwavering support and aid in its struggle to passage of the Voting Rights Act the following World War II, the greatest conflict in world his- remain free: year, America made more progress in backing tory, John Kennedy was the leading member You live in a defended island of freedom, up its boasts and fulfilling its hopes than any of what has been called the ‘‘Greatest Gen- but your life is part of the main. So let me time since the issuance of the Emancipation eration’’ and the first of the seven of its mem- ask you, as I close, to lift your eyes beyond Proclamation and ratification of the Civil War the dangers of today, to the hopes of tomor- bers elevated to the presidency, the most of Amendments. It is no exaggeration to say that any generation ever. row, beyond the freedom merely of this city of Berlin, or your country of Germany, to these actions constituted another ‘‘new birth of A naval officer, congressman, senator, and the advance of freedom everywhere, beyond freedom’’ foretold and predicted by Abraham author of the Pulitzer Prize winning ‘‘Profiles in the wall to the day of peace with justice, be- Lincoln and Dr. King. Courage,’’ John Kennedy was both a man of yond yourselves and ourselves to all man- Abraham Lincoln and the Rev. Dr. Martin action and a man of ideas. He was pragmatic kind. Luther King, Jr. are two of the towering figures and compassionate; tough-minded and tender- Freedom is indivisible, and when one man in American history. And so is John Fitzgerald hearted, determined but not dogmatic. He is enslaved, all are not free. When all are Kennedy. Taken together, the lives of these was, in short and in sum, a man with great free, then we can look forward to that day three giants teach us at least three important when this city will be joined as one and this charisma and great character. country and this great Continent of Europe lessons when it comes to the question of race: Most of all, John Kennedy was a man who in a peaceful and hopeful globe.... All free Words have power. Actions matter. Moral never stopped thinking about tomorrow or men, wherever they may live, are citizens of courage is indispensable. working to realize the full promise of America. Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take Many persons have one of these qualities And he understood that we all had a place in pride in the words ‘‘Ich bin ein Berliner!’’ but much rarer are those who possess two, let that future and a role to play in bringing it Above all, John Kennedy was a man of con- alone all three in the abundance and to the about. That is why he proclaimed in his stirring sistent and tremendous moral courage. To degree possessed by Abraham, Martin, and inaugural address: ‘‘Ask not, my fellow Ameri- him, freedom was indivisible, the birthright of John. Is it any wonder then that we still revere cans, what your country can do for you; ask every person on earth. John Kennedy, like them after all these years and still miss them what you can do for your country.’’ Abraham and Martin, understood that ‘‘when so much? John Kennedy believed there was nothing one man is enslaved, all are not free.’’ The 1968 folk classic, ‘‘Abraham, Martin, America could not achieve once it set its mind And nothing better illuminates this great and John,’’ by Dion and the Belmonts still to it. In September 1961, President Kennedy quality of this remarkable leader than the sums up the feelings of countless millions, came to my home city of Houston, Texas and speech he delivered to the nation the evening here in America and around the world: committed America to send a man to the of June 11, 1963, committing the federal gov- Has anybody here seen my old friends? moon and to bring him safely home before the ernment to the cause of civil rights, in full sup- Can you tell me where they’ve gone? They freed a lot of people, end of the decade. Asked why we should go port of the Civil Rights Movement and to the but, it seems the good they die young. to the moon, President Kennedy said: eradication of racial segregation and discrimi- You know, I just looked around and they We choose to go to the moon in this decade nation. were gone. and do the other things, not because they are In that landmark address, President Ken- Abraham, Martin, and John. easy, but because they are hard. nedy informed the nation that he had ordered They may be gone but they will never be To anyone who might doubt America’s abil- troops to enforce a federal court decree direct- forgotten. Their works—the glow from their ity to make good on this commitment, Presi- ing that two highly qualified African American fire—truly lit the world.

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