November 17, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2301 HONORING WILL GILL, JR., SENIOR Uechi-Ryu is traditional Okinawan Karate, ber of the House of Delegates and later Na- FARMER OF THE YEAR developed by Master Kanbun Uechi and his tional Vice Chair, Treasurer, a member of the son Kanei Uechi. Uechi-Ryu has its origin in Board of Trustees and National Chair. As Na- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH the ancient Chinese tradition of martial arts. tional Chair, he was responsible for leading OF CALIFORNIA Today, it is the only form of Okinawan Karate nearly 600,000 volunteers and staff nation- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that remains in its original Soke, handed down wide. He is currently Trustee Emeritus, and is Monday, November 17, 2003 from father to son from generation to genera- a member of the National Medical and Sci- tion. entific Council. Bill also serves on the Board of Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Master Folta is a seven-time world cham- Directors of the Alliance for Lupus Research, today to honor Will Gill, Jr., as the Madera pion of Uechi-Ryu and an inductee in the mar- where he is a founding member. County Chamber of Commerce and Madera tial arts hall of fame. He has demonstrated a A native Cincinnatian, Bill is Senior Asso- County Farm Bureau Senior Farmer of the strong aptitude for and commitment to the ciate Athletic Director at the University of Cin- Year. Mr. Gill will be recognized at the Madera study of karate. cinnati, and has been with U.C. for 30 years. County Farm Bureau’s 82nd Annual Members The Academy of World Champion Nestor He is in his 24th year as head of the athletic Meeting and Senior Farmer Presentation on Folta (AWCNF), located in Fairfax County, department’s fundraising efforts, and pre- November 6 in Madera, CA. carries on the Uechi-Ryu tradition. Through viously held positions in Alumni Affairs and Will’s dedication to his country and his the study of Uechi-Ryu Karate, over 100 Public Affairs. He is a graduate of St. Xavier strong work ethic have brought much success AWCNF students learn self-defense, self-dis- High School, and received his Bachelor’s of for him and his family. He has contributed 61 cipline, and self-respect. Uechi-Ryu encour- Business Administration from the University of years to Madera County agriculture. Mr. Gill’s ages the formation of high personal standards Cincinnati and his Master’s of Education from family, natives of Iowa, migrated to Porterville, and respect for fellow men and women. The Ohio University. CA, in the 1870s and an agriculture legacy AWCNF’s mission is to use Uechi-Ryu to help Bill and his wife, Beth, live in Anderson began. By the 1940s, the family’s ranching op- students become positive, successful, re- Township. Their son, Billy, is a graduate of the erations were flourishing in Porterville and spected, contributing members of society. University of Cincinnati and is a valued mem- Madera. Upon the death of his father, Will, Each year, AWCNF tuition raises an esti- ber of the staff of the U.S. House of Rep- and his wife Jane, moved from Southern Cali- mated $25,000 for Fairfax County. In addition, resentatives’ Committee on Ways and Means. fornia to Madera to manage the family’s local the AWCNF has raised over $20,000 for 9/11 All of us in Southern Ohio congratulate Bill agriculture interests. Not long after his arrival, victims. on receiving this prestigious honor, and appre- he was sent to Fort Sill, OK, where the U.S. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to rec- ciate his dedicated service. Army needed his service in the midst of WWII. ognize Master Folta’s efforts to better himself, f Mr. Gill served as an army sergeant of the his students, and his community through the RECOGNITION OF THE ARMED Military Police in the China-Burma-India The- practice of Uechi-Ryu. I wish him a happy FORCES RELIEF TRUST FUND atre. In 1946, Will returned to Madera and re- birthday, commend 20 years of success, and sumed his work in the family’s crop and live- extend him all of my best for the years to stock investments, which included oat and al- come. I call upon all my colleagues to join me HON. MIKE ROGERS falfa hay, cows, and stocker and feeder cattle. in applauding Master Folta. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a proud member of many organizations f and the recipient of several awards, Will is no Monday, November 17, 2003 HONORING WILLIAM J. MULVI- stranger to his community. He served on Gov- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I ernor Ronald Reagan’s Advisory Committee HILL, SR. AS HE RECEIVES THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION’S rise today to recognize the outstanding efforts on Foreign Trade, was past-president of the of the National Association of Broadcasters for Madera Rotary Club, a member of the Madera CHARLES B. HARDING AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE their partnership with the Armed Forces Relief County Air Pollution Board, a 60–year member Trust Fund. The Armed Forces Relief Trust of the California Cattlemen’s and National Fund serves as an umbrella organization in- Cattlemen’s Associations, and the list goes on. HON. ROB PORTMAN corporating the four Military Aid Societies from Will was named Madera County Cattleman of OF OHIO the Army, Navy-Marine, Air Force and Coast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Year in 1963 and California Livestock Man Guard collecting and distributing donations of the Year in 1972. His favorite venture, rais- Monday, November 17, 2003 that help reduce the burden on families of our ing quarter horses, has made his 53–year Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to military men and women. The partnership with membership to the American Quarter Horse honor William J. Mulvihill, a friend and con- National Association of Broadcasters will help Association particularly enjoyable. The list of stituent, who received the Arthritis Founda- create and broadcast public service announce- Will’s achievements and commitments goes tion’s prestigious Charles B. Harding Award ments to encourage Americans to donate to on, reinforcing his benevolent character. during the Foundation’s national meeting on the Armed Forces Relief Trust Fund. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate November 14, 2003. The Arthritis Foundation While our military men and women are serv- Will Gill, Jr., for being named Senior Farmer of is the only nationwide nonprofit organization ing our country, it is paramount that the Amer- the Year by the Madera Chamber of Com- leading efforts to prevent, control and cure ar- ican people band together so that we can en- merce and Madera County Farm Bureau. His thritis, which is our nation’s number one cause sure that no family incurs hardships while their contributions to America’s agriculture commu- of disability. loved one is away. Military aid programs, fund- nities have been invaluable. I invite my col- The Charles B. Harding Award is the high- ed by private donations, provide services like leagues to join me in commending Mr. Gill for est honor the Arthritis Foundation presents for college tuition for children and health care for this achievement. service as a volunteer. The award was estab- pregnant wives, services that could have been f lished in 1976 and is given annually to the in- provided if their family member had not been HONORING MASTER FOLTA dividual who best exemplifies the highest called to duty. Last year alone, the four mili- standards of concern and commitment to the tary aid societies provided over $109 million in HON. TOM DAVIS arthritis cause. Previous recipients of this high grants and interest free loans to 145,000 fami- lies. OF VIRGINIA honor include former First Lady Betty Ford I am confident that with the help of the Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and actress Jane Wyman. Bill has spent more than 20 years raising tional Association of Broadcasters the Armed Monday, November 17, 2003 awareness and advocating on behalf of the Forces Relief Trust Fund can far exceed the Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I more than 43 million people affected by arthri- number of families it was able to help last would like to congratulate Master Nestor Folta tis and its related diseases. Diagnosed with year. As an increasing number of Americans on his 50th birthday and 20 years of success- rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 25, he be- answer the call to duty, more and more fami- ful Uechi-Ryu Karate study. came active locally in the Southwestern Ohio lies will be asking the Armed Forces Relief Master Folta is a civil engineer with the U.S. Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and went Trust Fund for help. The public service an- Department of Energy. He resides in Oakton on to serve as Senior Chair, Chair and Vice nouncements developed by The National As- with his wife and two children. For years, he President. sociation of Broadcasters will help to increase has dedicated notable time and energy to the In 1985, Bill became active with the Foun- donations and insure that the trust fund has study and teaching of Uechi-Ryu Karate. dation on the national level, becoming a mem- the solvency to answer this call.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:35 Nov 18, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17NO8.006 E17PT1 E2302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 2003 Mr. Speaker, the continued support of the CONGRATULATING THE After serving in the regular Army for a few brave men and women serving this country is HOMENETMEN SCOUTS FRESNO years, Colonel Arlinsky attended college at the extremely important to me. I ask my col- SASSOON CHAPTER University of Arizona. He set his sights on leagues to join me in thanking the National being an Air Force pilot; unfortunately, his Association of Broadcasters and the Armed HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH blurry vision made this impossible. Upon grad- Forces Relief Trust Fund for their assistance OF CALIFORNIA uation and accepting a commission in the U.S. Army, then-Second Lieutenant Arlinsky at- to our troops. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f tended training for the newly created U.S. Monday, November 17, 2003 Special Forces. The Special Forces, also IN RECOGNITION OF BISHOP Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise known as the Green Berets, are the best of DONALD HILLIARD, JR. today to congratulate the Homenetmen Scouts the best and have been instrumental in count- Fresno Sassoon Chapter on their 30th Anni- less conflicts. Colonel Arlinsky knew he be- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. versary. There will be a banquet held in their longed with the elite forces and passed their OF NEW JERSEY honor on Saturday, November 15 in Fresno, extremely difficult tests to gain the coveted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CA. Green Beret. As a Green Beret, he commanded a ‘‘B’’ Monday, November 17, 2003 In its 30th year, the Homenetmen Scouts Fresno Sassoon Chapter strives to encourage Team for the Fifth Special Forces Group in Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Fresno’s Armenian youth to be involved in Pleiku, Vietnam. He served two tours and was laud the accomplishments of Bishop Donald competitive sports and Armenian Boy Scouts involved in pushing back Vietcong forces dur- Hilliard, Jr. Bishop Hilliard is a man of convic- activities, while forming an efficient organiza- ing the Tet Offensive. After the Vietnam War, tion and dedication, as well as an inspiration tion that preserves the grace of Armenian lan- Colonel Arlinsky continued to serve our nation through various Special Forces projects. Even- to his community. This year, the Cathedral guage and culture. Since its establishment in tually, he left active duty to serve the civilian International Church is celebrating twenty 1973, the organization’s main purpose has intelligence services, maintaining reserve sta- years of excellence under the leadership of been twofold: to provide the Armenian youth tus. Bishop Donald Hilliard. with a moral and physical education outside of Bishop Hilliard is someone who places a During the Reagan administration, Harris the school environment; and teaching them Arlinsky worked directly for Vice President high value on education. He earned his Bach- the richness of Armenian culture while accept- elor of Arts degree from Eastern University in George Bush as the Special Intelligence Advi- ing and participating in the culture that sur- sor for the National Narcotics Border Interdic- St. David’s, Pennsylvania. He later earned a rounds them. Comprised of disciplinary and Master of Divinity degree from Princeton tion System for the southwest U.S. border re- athletic divisions, the Fresno Chapter boasts gion. While in the region, he also commanded Theological Seminary, and was awarded a ten basketball teams spanning a variety of Doctorate of Ministry degree from the United a U.S. Special Forces ‘‘B’’ team with five ‘‘A’’ ages, and a strong Troop 12 Armenian Boy teams in Texas and New Mexico. Upon com- Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio. Yet, Dr. Scouts group. The Homenetmen Scouts Fres- pletion of the assignment, he returned to Vir- Hilliard’s accomplishments extend far beyond no Sassoon Chapter is part of the world-wide ginia to assist with other national intelligence academia. His list of achievements range from organization with over 25,000 members on agencies. economic and community developer to spir- five continents. Today he is enjoying his retirement as a col- itual leader. The Armenian General Athletic Union and lege professor, spending time with his wife, Bishop Hilliard always approaches life with a Scouts known as Homenetmen, is a nonprofit Kathleen; his children Beth, Abra, and Mi- positive attitude, as revealed in his trademark organization which was founded 85 years ago chael; and his grandson, Elias. ‘‘Say Yes’’ services at the Second Baptist in Constantinople by Shavarsh Krisian, Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to com- Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. At the Hovhannes Hintlian, and Krikor Hagopian. The mend COL Harris Arlinsky for his service to age of 26, Bishop Hilliard became the organization promotes a sense of fraternity our Nation. He nobly has dedicated his life to Church’s Senior Pastor. Since then, the and humanitarianism, which extends far be- the safety and well being of the United States church has grown from 125 members in 1983 yond mere camaraderie and benevolence. of America. As COL Harris Arlinsky continues to over 7,000 members today. What started Homenetmen’s motto, ‘‘Elevate yourself and to celebrate his 50th anniversary of his first out as one church has grown to three located others with you,’’ is a poignant reminder of the month of service to us, let us thank him and in urban settings throughout New Jersey. Dr. fundamental objective to strive for individual all our soldiers for their sacrifices. I ask that Hilliard’s faith and inspirational words draws and collective excellence. In the United States, my colleagues join me in saluting COL Harris people from out the tri-state area of New York, the first Homenetmen Olympic Games took Arlinsky. Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The Cathedral place in Brooklyn, NY, in 1922, though the or- f is recognized as a growing and influential ganization was not officially established in TRIBUTE TO M. DEAN HAINES church and as been cited by American Baptist America until 1932 with chapters in New York, churches, USA as a model church for growth. New Jersey, and Boston. From that point on, In 1995, Bishop Hilliard was consecrated a Homenetmen organized chapters in the com- HON. JIM SAXTON bishop and is currently the presiding Bishop munities wherever there was a large con- OF NEW JERSEY and founder of the Ecumenical Fellowship and centration of Armenians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cathedral assemblies, Inc. In this role, Bishop Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratu- Monday, November 17, 2003 Hilliard serves as the spiritual advisor and late the Homenetmen Scouts Fresno Sassoon Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mentor for several pastors and churches Chapter on its 30th anniversary. I urge my col- pay tribute to M. Dean Haines on the occasion across America and West Africa. The Bishop leagues to join me in wishing them many of his retirement as clerk of Ocean County. has also established the Clergy Leadership In- years of continued success. As one of the County’s Constitutional Offi- stitute where innovative leaders from different f cers, he has been responsible for the adminis- denominational backgrounds gather to con- tration of a wide range of services offered by front and minister to various issues faced by HONORING HARRIS D. ARLINSKY the Office of the County Clerk for two dec- the clergy daily, as well as to expand their (RET.), USA GREEN BERETS ades. theological and social horizons. Serving the community is the main focus of Bishop Hilliard and his church have been HON. TOM DAVIS the Clerk’s Office, including assisting residents cited numerous times by the city of Perth OF VIRGINIA in real estate transfers, obtaining passports, Amboy and the State of New Jersey for their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES courtesy photo identification and Alcoholic contributions to community development. Beverage Control Cards, and supervision of Monday, November 17, 2003 Today, I rise to ask this national body to rec- elections in the county. Dean’s office has been ognize the accomplishments of this esteemed Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I recognized as the most technologically ad- gentleman. Mr. Speaker, a man such as rise today to recognize LTC Harris David vanced County Clerk’s Office in our State, Bishop Hilliard should be an inspiration to us Arlinsky (retired) for 50 years of service to our thanks to his leadership and innovation. all. He has given so much of his life to serving country. Dean Haines’ involvement in many commu- others in need. Accordingly, I ask that my col- This past June marks the 50th anniversary nity service organizations such as his mem- leagues rise and join me in honoring Bishop of when he volunteered for the Army National bership on the Southern Ocean County Hos- Donald Hilliard, Jr. Guard at 17 years old. He did so proudly. pital Board of Trustees, the Southern Ocean

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