E2062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2006 has worked tirelessly to improve agriculture a community activist, she is a dedicated moth- torate through trying workforce downsizing ini- and rural America, and his leadership will be er of a daughter who graduated from Spelman tiatives, delivered significant cost savings, and truly missed. College. As an educator she recently retired improved submarine maintenance planning. It is a great pleasure for me to share his im- from service as the principal of Freedom Most importantly, he directly supported key pressive record of service with my colleagues Academy High School in Brooklyn. Coran Team Submarine strategic goals in maximizing in the U.S. House of Representatives. James went to Brazil in the Summer of 2005 operational days for submarines and deep f as the recipient of the Fulbright Award Win- submergence vehicles, improvement of mod- ning Principals Exchange Program. She was ernization fits, optimization of submarine fleet PERSONAL EXPLANATION the host for the Brazilian principals in New engagements, and preparation of personnel to York. Several of her students were also spon- meet future technical and management chal- HON. BEN CHANDLER sored on an exchange program to Jordan in lenges. OF KENTUCKY the Middle East after winning an award for Admiral Timme has worked closely with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology. senior personnel to develop process Whereas, Coran James, the community Wednesday, November 15, 2006 changes that have resulted in reduced costs leader, is a member of the National Alliance of and increased efficiency at our nation’s public Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like Black School Educators, NABSE; Association and private . These include major ini- to take this opportunity to explain my absence of Black School Educators of New York, tiatives in coordinating work across the Naval from the House of Representatives on Novem- ABENY; New York Urban League; NAACP; Shipyards and strengthening vital areas such ber 13 and 14th. Net Generation of Youth-New York Metro Co- as the innovative One Shipyard concept. ordinator; YWCA; Central Brooklyn Martin Lu- During that time, I was in Quebec City at- After the USS San Francisco grounding inci- ther King, Jr. Commission and the 100 tending the NATO Parliamentary Assembly dent in January 2005, Admiral Timme devel- annual meeting. In the beginning of the 109th Women for Congressman Major R. Owens. Whereas, Coran James is a mentor for the oped the repair and transit procedures that di- Congress, I was honored to receive your ap- rectly help save this high value, and operation- pointment to serve as a member of the as- Youth Congressional Award Program in Brooklyn. The Congress of the United States, ally critical platform for the Navy. Additionally, sembly. in his role as submarine safety certifying offi- The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is vital through The Congressional Award Program, recognizes the initiative, achievement, and ex- cial, he has presided over the certification in fostering an open dialogue on security process for sea trials and unrestricted oper- issues between member nations. A main re- cellence of young persons who accomplish high goals in voluntary public service with the ations of over 47 submarines and manned sponsibility of the assembly is to serve as submersibles. Congress’s check and oversight of NATO ex- presentation of a Congressional Award by a The son of a career military officer, Admiral ecutive policy decisions. Our delegation was member of Congress. Coran is a wonderful Timme attended Rutgers University for one able to meet with representatives from other helper assisting Brooklyn youth to achieve year prior to entering the Naval Academy in NATO countries to further our diplomatic rela- personal goals in order to earn the Youth Con- 1974, graduating with distinction in 1978 with tionships. As you know, our security, both eco- gressional Award. Coran received the Con- a degree in mechanical engineering. Following nomic and military, is increasingly dependent gressman MAJOR R. OWENS’ ‘‘Youth Service commissioning and completion of nuclear upon building these relationships. For this rea- Award for Outstanding Efforts in Developing power school and basic submarine training, son, I consider it prudent to participate as Youth Leaders for the 21st Century,’’ in Sep- Admiral Timme reported to USS Archerfish. much as possible in NATO Parliamentary As- tember 2005. He served as Reactor Controls Assistant and sembly meetings. Whereas, Coran James has been a sup- Weapons Officer, completing three deploy- Please let the RECORD show that had I been porter of numerous education and civic organi- ments. In March 1983, Admiral Timme was present I would have voted in the following zations over the years and is a leader in the assigned to the Personnel Exchange Program ways: rollcall vote 517, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 518, community. She exhibits a superior level of with the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 519, ‘‘no’’; rollcall vote 520, personal integrity, motivation, intelligence and He served on the staff of Flag Officer Sub- ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 521, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote emotional control. She works extremely well marines at the Commander-in-Chief Fleet 522, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 523, ‘‘yes.’’ as a productive leader and team member, has excellent problem solving abilities and can re- Headquarters in Northwood, . Admiral f late to others in an effective manner. On the Timme completed Submarine Officers Ad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION occasion of her retirement Tribute on Friday, vanced Course in October 1985, earning the November 17, 2006, I am pleased, on behalf L. Y. Spear Award as class honorman. He HON. IKE SKELTON of the constituents of the 11th Congressional then reported as new construction Engineer District to salute Coran James as a Point of Officer on the PCU Tennessee, where the OF MISSOURI Light for all Americans. ship earned the Navy Unit Commendation dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ing the shipyard construction period. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Later, Admiral Timme served at the Bureau TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL of Naval Personnel in , D.C., as Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote WILLIAM G. TIMME 511, which was on the question of passage of the submarine department head detailer. Dur- H.R. 4772, the Private Property Rights Imple- ing this tour he earned a masters degree in mentation Act, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no’’. This HON. JAMES P. MORAN Engineering Management from The Catholic OF bill was considered on September 29, 2006, University. He relieved as Executive Officer of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and approved by the House on a vote of 231 USS Chicago in April 1991, earning the Battle to 181. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Efficiency ‘‘E’’ award. Subsequently, he served My intent was to vote aye on rollcall vote Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as Flag Secretary and Senior Aide to Com- 511, and I wish the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD pay tribute to Rear Admiral William G. Timme mander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. to indicate my support for this legislation. on the occasion of his retirement from the In March 1995, Admiral Timme relieved as f on November 30, 2006, a Commanding Officer, USS Helena and con- service he entered as a Midshipman at the ducted two western Pacific deployments, TRIBUTE TO CORAN JAMES AS A Naval Academy in 1974. which included numerous exercises and oper- POINT OF LIGHT Over the past four years, Admiral Timme ations, including supporting the USS Con- has performed superbly as the Naval Sea stellation Battle Group. Subsequently, USS HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Systems Command’s Deputy Commander for Helena conducted an interfleet transfer and OF NEW YORK Undersea Warfare. His energy, drive, leader- began a Depot Modernization Period at Ports- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship, keen understanding of national goals, mouth Naval Shipyard. In May 1998, he re- objectives, and priorities, and ability to develop ported to the New Program Wednesday, November 15, 2006 innovative approaches has left an exception- as the Warfare Requirements and Fleet Liai- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, I have ally positive impact across the Undersea War- son Officer. In June 2000, Admiral Timme re- worked with Coran James in various activities fare enterprise. lieved as the Program Manager for Undersea for more than 10 years in education, political Admiral Timme’s personal efforts have suc- Weapons, responsible for all of the Navy’s tor- and social projects. In addition to her role as cessfully steered the Undersea Warfare direc- pedo programs.

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