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632 Hon. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Hon. Mike Rogers Hon. Lincoln Diaz-Balart Hon. Madeleine Z. Bordallo 632 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 1 January 9, 2007 IN RECOGNITION OF ‘‘LITTLE’’ United States Army. Judge Monk has worked has permanently impacted our community in a JIMMY SCOTT, RECIPIENT OF in both private practice and has served as wonderful way. THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT Presiding Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, f FOR THE ARTS JAZZ MASTERS Circuit Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, and AWARD as District Judge for Calhoun and Cleburne RECOGNIZING COMMAND SER- Counties. GEANT MAJOR GEORGE Q. HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES Judge Monk will officially retire on January CRISOSTOMO OF OHIO 15, 2007, but a reception in his honor will be held on January 12, 2007, at the Calhoun IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO County Courthouse. OF GUAM Tuesday, January 9, 2007 I salute Judge Monk and congratulate him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I on his service to the legal field over the past Tuesday, January 9, 2007 rise today in recognition of ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy 28 years. I wish him all the best on this impor- Scott, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, located in tant occasion. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise my congressional district, who will be honored f today to recognize CSM George Q. on Friday, January 12, 2007, in New York City Crisostomo on the occasion of his retirement with the Jazz Masters Award presented by the TRIBUTE TO DR. OFELIA from the United States Army after 28 years of National Endowment for the Arts, NEA. TABARES-FERNANDEZ service. Born in 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, as one of Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo has ten children, Jimmy Scott has been delighting HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART served our country with distinction both in audiences with his vocal talents around the OF FLORIDA peacetime and wartime. His exemplary service country and around the globe since he was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES includes assignments as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, Georgia, and as a Senior ROTC young man. He began by performing through- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 out Northeast Ohio, sharing the stage with Instructor in Puerto Rico. He served his first some of the most famous names in jazz. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. combat tour in support of Operation Desert He began his solo career at Harlem’s Baby Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Storm as a Platoon Sergeant while assigned Grand, impressing the likes of Billie Holiday Dr. Ofelia Tabares-Fernandez for her out- to the 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry and well-known songwriter Doc Pomus. Jimmy standing contributions to the south Florida (RAKASSAN), 101st Airborne Division (Air As- Scott’s friendship with Doc Pomus began dur- community. Both in her professional and pri- sault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Most recently, ing that stint in Harlem and lasted for 45 years vate life, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez has dedi- Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo served and endured despite long periods away from cated countless hours to enriching our com- a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi the microphone. In fact, it was not until Jimmy munity culturally and economically. I whole- Freedom as a Command Sergeant Major with Scott sang at Doc Pomus’ funeral in 1991 that heartedly commend Dr. Tabares-Fernandez the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, Fort he gained international fame and began to for her hard work and dedication on behalf of Wainwright, Alaska. tour around the world. His re-emergence as a south Florida. Throughout his Army career, Command Ser- singer was heralded by his Grammy-nomi- Through years of hard work spanning three geant Major Crisostomo distinguished himself nated album, ‘‘All the Way,’’ and he has decades, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez consistently as a leader, serving in positions where sol- thrilled fans, both young and old, ever since. proved herself a capable leader and an ex- diers relied upon him for guidance, experi- Established in 1982, the National Endow- traordinarily active volunteer. Her professional ence, and knowledge. In addition to his lead- ment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Award has successes, of which there are many, include ership assignments in combat and service as recognized numerous jazz artists, ranging her career as a banker and marketing consult- an instructor, Command Sergeant Major from household names to less well-known per- ant, college trustee, research associate for the Crisostomo has served as a Scout Team formers. The 2007 Jazz Masters will be hon- Cuban Research project, and director of the Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, ored with an awards ceremony and concert, a College Center for Latin American Studies. Company First Sergeant, and Battalion Com- one-time $25,000 fellowship and a 50–state Dr. Tabares-Fernandez earned many civic mand Sergeant Major. He was a ‘‘soldier’s sol- Jazz Masters Tour. NEA Jazz Masters are se- distinctions as well. To name only a few, she dier.’’ lected from nominations from the public and founded the Cuban Patriotic Education Board Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo’s ex- reviewed by a panel of jazz experts before and the Cuban Women’s Club, where she also emplary service earned him numerous awards being submitted to the National Council on the served as president, and founded the Spanish and military decorations including the Legion Arts and the Chairman of the NEA. Speaking Volunteer Service at Jackson Me- of Merit, Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Clus- Therefore, on behalf of the people of the 11 morial Hospital. To promote and preserve ter and the Meritorious Service Medal. He also th Congressional District, it is my distinct Cuban culture, she produced and directed a earned the Expert and Combat Infantryman pleasure to recognize ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy Scott on local weekly television show, ‘‘Cuban Culture,’’ badges. Command Sergeant Major being selected as a 2007 Jazz Master and to and founded the Cuban Museum of Arts and Crisostomo received the Korea National De- thank him for—sharing his beautiful voice and Culture. Her contributions have earned her nu- fense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia boundless talent with fans around the world. merous awards including ‘‘Outstanding Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, and f Woman Citizen of the Year’’ from Florida Inter- the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary national University and the ‘‘Community Head- Medal. IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- liner Award.’’ I wish to recognize the sacrifices and sup- MENT OF JUDGE SAM MONK The life of Dr. Tabares-Fernandez is an in- port of Command Sereant Major Crisostomo’s spiration to us all. I am certain that her chil- family, especially his wife, Claire. I also recog- HON. MIKE ROGERS dren, Pepita, Raul, Jr., Aurelio, Patricia, nize the positive influence that he has had in OF ALABAMA Cesareo, Maria, Juan, Sheila, Jose, and preparing his children for their futures. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ximena, are proud of her as well. daughter, Jenna Lynn, is now a senior at the Her professional choices, as well as the University of Arizona, and his son, SGT Josh- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 projects she has enthusiastically undertaken in ua D. Crisostomo, is following in his footsteps Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, her free time, reveal Dr. Tabares-Fernandez’s and is currently serving in Iraq with the 2nd I respectfully ask the attention of the House life to be one of tireless public service. Her nu- Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Divi- today to pay recognition to Judge Sam Monk merous contributions have helped to make our sion, Fort Drum, New York. who is retiring after 28 years of service. Judge community the extraordinary multicultural me- On behalf of the people of Guam and a Monk currently resides as Circuit Judge of the tropolis that it is today. As a result, Dr. grateful Nation, we congratulate Command Seventh Judicial Circuit in Anniston, Alabama. Tabares-Fernandez has earned herself a very Sergeant Major Crisostomo and his family as Judge Sam Monk graduated from the Uni- special place in the rich Cuban-American his- he retires from the United States Army, and versity of Alabama School of Law in 1975. tory of South Florida. Dr. Ofelia Tabares- we wish him the very best in his future en- Prior to law school, Judge Monk served in the Fernandez is a true humanitarian whose work deavors. VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:57 May 25, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00215 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 1\DAT FILES\BR09JA07.DAT BR09JA07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD January 9, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 1 633 MR. AMIGO 2006 I urge my colleagues to join me in com- came to the mainland to earn a master’s de- mending Lucero, the 2006 Mr. Amigo, as well gree at Columbia University and a nursing de- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ as the cities of Brownsville and Matamoros, gree at Stanford. She met her future husband OF TEXAS for their dedication to international goodwill be- Calvin, an orthopedic surgeon, at Stanford, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween the United States and Mexico. and they married in 1939. They moved to f Marin in 1946. Calvin passed away in 1990. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 She is survived by their daughter Lynn Ellen, Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I wish today to TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH their son John, and grandsons Dana, Ryan, commend the 2006 ‘‘Mr. Amigo,’’ Lucero TERWILLIGER and Sean. Hoganza Leo´n, chosen recently by the Mr. Elizabeth Terwilliger earned numerous well- Amigo Association of Brownsville, TX, and HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY deserved accolades and awards, but her true Matamoros, Tamaulipas, in Mexico. Like Cher, OF CALIFORNIA legacy is the contagious passion she inspired Ms.
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