CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2739 Doors on November 8, 1899 and Is the Largest Football Coach Forest Evashevski
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November 6, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2739 doors on November 8, 1899 and is the largest Football Coach Forest Evashevski. Coach turning his birthday celebration into a time to metropolitan zoo in the country with approxi- Evashevski served as the head coach for the help others—now this is a man who never mately 4 million visitors annually and featuring Iowa Hawkeyes from 1952–1960 and coached stops serving others and is an example to us 6,000 animals and 600 species. the Hawkeyes to two Rose Bowl victories—the all. The Bronx Zoo continues to win awards for only Rose Bowl victories in the team’s history. As you can see, he has committed endless its world class exhibits and is well known for Using his innovative wing-T offense, Coach hours to teaching our youth, even after the creating naturalistic habitats. Chief among Evashevski was able to compile a 52–27–4 age of 90. He recently celebrated his 91 birth- them is the Congo Gorilla Forest which is one record during his 9 years as Iowa’s head day and after a lilfetime of community service of the zoo’s most popular exhibits. Spanning coach. The team was also selected as the he is finally taking some time to slow down. more than 6 and a half acres, the exhibit’s 1959 National Champions by the Football The Woodlands truly benefited from his relo- main attraction is the western lowland gorillas, Writers Association of America. cation to our community, and as he gets ready making up the species’ largest breeding group After concluding his coaching career in to move, we regret that we will lose a great in all of the Americas. The Gorilla Forest is the 1960, Coach Evashevski accepted the position community servant and true friend. largest manmade rainforest in the world. The of Iowa’s Athletic Director. He held this post Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize rain forest simulation gives visitors the chance until 1970. Coach Evashevski’s no-nonsense Mr. Williams and his countless contributions to to experience the Congo as if they were there. work ethic and innovative play calling gar- the people of The Woodlands. I urge you to Along with the lowland gorillas, the exhibit is nered him the National College Football join me in recognizing Bob Williams for his home to white bearded debrazza monkeys, Coach of the Year from 1956 through 1958 many years of service, even after the age of okapis and red river hogs. Since the opening and again in 1960. He was accepted into the 90. of the exhibit, it has had 7 million visitors. The National Football Foundation College Football f exhibit fees go to help conservation efforts in Hall of Fame in 2000. Africa which have helped 18 National Parks in Forest Evashevski passed away on October PERSONAL EXPLANATION such countries as Cameroon, The Democratic 30, 2009. The years of service as the Head Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Gabon. Football Coach for the University of Iowa will HON. BILL SHUSTER From the zoo grounds, hundreds of con- not be forgotten by the ‘‘Hawkeye Nation.’’ OF PENNSYLVANIA servationists work every day hand-in-hand f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with more than 3,000 employees located in 65 developing countries around the world. The HONORING ROBERT ‘‘BOB’’ Friday, November 6, 2009 zoo’s first conservation achievement was here WILLIAMS Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall in the United States of America, where, by No. 858, H. Res. 868, I was not present be- 1905, uncontrolled hunting had reduced the HON. KEVIN BRADY cause the vote was called unexpectedly when great herds of bison to fewer than 1,000 ani- OF TEXAS myself and other Republican members were mals. Theodore Roosevelt, along with William IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attending the House Call rally. Had I been Hornaday, the Bronx Zoo’s first director, were present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on No. 858. Friday, November 6, 2009 founding members of the American Bison So- f ciety (ABS), an organization formed at the Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I Bronx Zoo to preserve this icon of the Amer- would like to honor Mr. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Williams, HONORING THE TEXAS MARINES ican prairies. In 1907, the Bronx Zoo sent a a long-time resident of The Woodlands, MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT IN group of zoo-born bison to Oklahoma, South Texas, and a dear friend. The Woodlands was THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS Dakota and Montana to help re-establish the lucky enough to gain Mr. Williams as a resi- species throughout the plains. Along with its dent when he moved from Chicago after being HON. KEVIN BRADY broad conservation efforts, the Bronx Zoo’s director of the Chicago YMCA for 25 years. It OF TEXAS award-winning exhibits and pioneering re- wasn’t long after Mr. Williams came to The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search has garnered world recognition. Woodlands, that he helped establish the first Friday, November 6, 2009 In the Bronx, the zoo’s impact is felt in yet YMCA. another way. In addition to being a cultural Among Mr. Williams’ firsts in The Wood- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I staple and headquarters for an international lands are that he was a founding member of rise today to honor the Texas Marines Medal conservation organization, it is an economic the Woodlands Community Presbyterian of Honor Monument in The Woodlands, cornerstone in the Bronx. On average, the Church and one of the original Hometown He- Texas. Marines Thomas R. Early, Burt Ca- Bronx Zoo employs more than 750 full-time roes of The Woodlands—he was awarded this banas, Jim O’Connor and Bill Leigh were in- staff per year and is the largest employer of honor because of his commitment to the com- strumental in bringing the monument to The youth in the borough, providing employment munity. Mr. Williams is an Eagle Scout, World Woodlands. It is truly inspirational to know that opportunities, job skills training, and scholar- War II veteran, and lifelong Kiwanis Club this monument is now in existence due to the ship opportunities for more than 700 teen- member. determination of these local Marines who agers each year. Two years ago, the Bronx Mr. Williams has been very active in the brainstormed this one of a kind monument as Zoo opened the first New York City public Kiwanis Club in The Woodlands from the be- a fitting tribute to all Texas Marines. school focused on wildlife conservation. At the ginning. He founded The Woodlands’ first The monument was dedicated on May 25, school, children can learn math, sciences, his- Kiwanis Club and has served the club and the 2007, at Town Green Park to pay tribute to tory, and arts by interacting with the zoo’s ani- community for 53 years as a highly distin- seventeen Texans awarded the Medal of mals and experts. guished member. Mr. Williams has directed Honor, the highest military decoration awarded Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize The Woodlands’ Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast for by the United States government. It stands to the Bronx Zoo on its 110th Anniversary and to 18 years. He also helped charter the Kiwanis pay reverence to these men including five Ma- applaud the institution for its efforts in leading Key Clubs in four Woodlands High Schools to rines from World War II, four Marines and one the world in wildlife conservation as well as teach our young students how important it is Navy Corpsman from the Korean War, and bringing joy to the millions of visitors who have to serve your community. His life was a direct seven Marines from the Vietnam War. walked through its gates. example for those students because they saw One can hardly pass the Texas Marines f him serving others tirelessly—and well past re- Medal of Honor Monument without feeling an HONORING FORMER IOWA FOOT- tirement. overwhelming sense of appreciation for the BALL COACH FOREST Mr. Williams has a heart for youth and spent sacrifice of these brave patriots as you stand EVASHEVSKI his life encouraging them— through Kiwanis before the monument and read the seventeen Key Clubs, Special Olympics, and the YMCA. names engraved in gold. HON. DAVID LOEBSACK He is a great role model, mentor and undoubt- The Marines honored are as follows: edly has impacted countless lives, young and SSGT William James Bordelon, 22, San An- OF IOWA old. tonio; PFC Charles Howard Roan, 21, Claude; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At age 85, he traveled to Haiti to represent 1st LT Jack Lummus, 29, Ennis; SGT William Friday, November 6, 2009 Kiwanis International to work on Iodine Defi- George Harrell, 22, Rio Grande City; 1st LT Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, today I ciency. And on his 90th birthday, he even held William Deane Hawkins, 29, El Paso; 1st LT would like to honor the life of former Iowa a food drive for Interfaith of The Woodlands, Frank Nicias Mitchell, 29, Indian Gap; SSGT VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:46 Nov 07, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06NO8.015 E06NOPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 6, 2009 Ambrosio Guillen, 23, El Paso; PFC Whitt CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT She is involved in many local organizations, Lloyd Moreland, 21, Waco; 2nd LT George GENERAL TERRY L. GABRESKI never hesitating to take on another responsi- Herman O’Brien, Jr., 26, Fort Worth; ON OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- bility or to wear another hat if she thought it Hospitalman John Edward Kilmer, 21, Hous- MENT would help.