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

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She was asked to serve on Alfredo (Freddy) Gonzalez, 21, Edinburg; OF OHIO the Community Mental Health Board, the advi- LCPL Richard Allen Anderson, 21, Houston; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sory boards of the Community Assessment PFC Oscar Palmer Austin, 21, Nacogdoches; Referral Education (CARE) Agency and the 2nd LT Terrence Collinson Graves, 22, Cor- Friday, November 6, 2009 Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She is also pus Christi; LCPL Miguel Keith, 18, San Anto- Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today the past president of the Fraser Goodfellows. nio to congratulate Lieutenant General Terry L. Protecting the environment is one Jan Wil- On top of this monument stands a sculpture Gabreski, for her outstanding service to our son’s many civic passions. Governor Jennifer of the Marine Corps official emblem—the Nation on the occasion of her retirement. Granholm appointed her to Michigan’s Air Pol- eagle, globe and anchor. The eagle with On behalf of the people of Ohio’s Seventh lution Control Commission and she also spread wings resting on top of the world re- Congressional District, I am honored to con- served on the Southeast Michigan Council of minds us what our Marines do for us—they gratulate Lieutenant General Gabreski upon Government’s (SEMCOG) Council on Environ- protect us at all costs. her retirement as Vice Commander of the Air mental Quality. Governor Granholm also ap- Force Material Command at Wright Patterson pointed her to the Michigan Commission on I hope that as families use Town Green Air Force Base. Services to the Aging. All of Jan Wilson’s Park in the future, they look upon the monu- Her dedicated service to the citizens of our achievements have been recognized over the ment with pride and honor these brave sol- Nation and our area is both admirable and years as she has been recognized as the diers by reflecting on all those serving in our commendable. Gabreski received her commis- WWJ Citizen of the Week, the Handicapped Armed Forces. Parents will impress upon their sion in 1974 upon her graduation from officer Professional Woman of the Year, and Volun- children the great honor bestowed on these training school. Since that time, she has teer of the Year. great individuals from the Lone Star State and served as director of maintenance for the dep- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join tell them how admirable it is that these men uty chief of staff for installations and logistics me in recognizing the dedicated public service have sacrificed much to allow us all to freely at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. of Jan Wilson and her numerous achieve- walk, worship and live in America. Over the course of her distinguished career, ments on behalf of children, families and her Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize she has also directed two aircraft maintenance community. I am so pleased to join with the the Texas Marines Medal of Honor Monument units, served as a squadron maintenance su- entire community in paying tribute to her in the U.S. House of Representatives. I urge pervisor in three units, commanded three achievements, thanking her for years of tal- you to join me in remembering these seven- maintenance squadrons and a logistics group, ented service and for being such a good friend teen Texans who received the Medal of Honor and twice served as a major air command di- to so many of us. I am confident she will con- as well as all of our Marines and other serv- rector of logistics. Lieutenant General tinue to play an important role in the commu- icemen and servicewomen for the sacrifices Gabreski will be retiring effective January 1, nity where she is highly thought of, in addition they have made for the people of the United 2010. to enjoying a bit of retirement with her hus- States of America. For her many years of service to our Nation, band and their four grandchildren. I join the people of Ohio’s Seventh Congres- f sional District in extending our best wishes f upon her retirement and wish her ongoing EARMARK DECLARATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION success in all future endeavors. f HON. BILL SHUSTER HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH TRIBUTE TO JANICE WILSON OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Friday, November 6, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 6, 2009 with the Republican Leadership’s policy on Friday, November 6, 2009 Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I was un- earmarks, I submit this statement. able to cast the recorded vote for rollcall 848. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Requesting Member: Congressman BILL Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ recognize my friend and colleague in public SHUSTER (PA–9) for this measure. service, Janice Wilson of Fraser, Michigan, as Bill Number: H.R. 2997—Department of the she retires after 26 years of devoted and tal- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill H.R. 3639, Sutton of Ohio Amendment ented service on the City Council. I deeply Appropriations Act, FY 2010 No. 4, On Agreeing to the Amendment, rollcall enjoy working with Jan as she is a warm and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies No. 848, ‘‘yes.’’ passionate advocate for many important Projects causes. Project Name: Flight 93 National Memorial f Jan Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree from Account: National Park Service, Construc- Ball State University and received a master’s tion PERSONAL EXPLANATION degree from Wayne State University, where Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National she later went on to become an instructor. In Park Service 1958, Jan Wilson began working on behalf of Address of Requesting Entity: 109 West HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY children with disabilities and their families at Main Street, Suite 104, Somerset, PA 15501 OF CALIFORNIA the Macomb Intermediate School District and Description of Request/Justification of Fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she continued in this capacity until 2000. eral Funding: $725,000 for Flight 93 National In 1962, Jan and her husband Bob moved Memorial Friday, November 6, 2009 to the City of Fraser, where they have become It is my understanding that funding for this an important part of this wonderful community. project would be used for infrastructure costs Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on No- She has served her community in many ca- at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset vember 5, 2009, I was unavoidably detained pacities including as a member of the Recre- County, Pennsylvania. and was unable to record my vote for rollcall ation Commission and the Zoning Board of This project is a valuable use of taxpayer No. 864. Had I been present I would have Appeals. She was elected to the Fraser City funds because the Flight 93 National Memorial voted: Council in 1983, and during her tenure, served honors the men and women who gave their Rollcall No. 864: ‘‘aye’’—Expressing support 4 terms as Mayor Pro-tem. lives in the first counterattack of the Global for the goals and ideals of National Family Lit- Advocacy and devotion to helping people War on Terror to defend the Nation’s Capitol eracy Day. are the cornerstones of Jan Wilson’s career. on September 11, 2001.

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