2820 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 2 February 28, 2011 It is Arch’s work with the community of vet- Many renowned artists joined Atlantic door. This was done, as Ahmet Ertegun liked erans, however, for which he is most well Records such as Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, to point out, much to the consternation of known. Three years ago, Arch helped to lead LaVern Baker, the Drifters, the Coasters, ‘‘outraged Southern senators,’’ who com- plained to his father, Ambassador Mehmet an effort to have the remains of a Congres- Aretha Franklin and Led Zeppelin. Other art- Munir Ertegun, about the practice. sional Medal of Honor recipient from the Bronx ists shaped by Ertegun include John Coltrane, ‘‘I thought it would be wise to rebuild the given proper burial at Arlington National Cem- Stevie Wonder, and Mick Jagger. historical image of the Turkish Embassy res- etery. Cornelius H. Charlton was post- Asked by the Slate magazine on his legacy, idence as a center for jazz and jazz fans,’’ humously awarded our nation’s highest mili- Ertegun responded, ‘‘I’d be happy if people Tan said. ‘‘People should be aware of the his- tary honor for bravery during the Korean War said that I did a little bit to raise the dignity torical significance of this house and of He was killed in 1951 but his body was not and recognition of the greatness of African- Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun. They made a laid to rest at Arlington. In November 2008, American music.’’ good place for Turkey in the hearts and On Friday, February 4th, in acknowledge- minds of the black community here and in Arch, along with members of Sgt. Charlton’s the music community around the United family and several veterans from the Bronx ment of Black History Month, Namik Tan, the States and elsewhere.’’ VA, oversaw the reinterring of Sgt. Charlton’s Republic of Turkey’s current ambassador to The Ertegun boys were already hard-core body into Arlington National Cemetery. As a the United States, announced a series of six swing buffs by the time their father was result, Arch and the dedicated group who concerts at the Turkish Ambassador’s resi- named Turkey’s ambassador to Washington championed this effort formed The Friends of dence to highlight the unique role the Em- in 1934, when Nesuhi was 17 and Ahmet was Charlton Garden, a Bronx-based 501(c)3 not- bassy played in the promotion of jazz music 11. for-profit organization that advocates for vet- and racial integration and acceptance in our Upon landing in America, the young Turks Nation’s capitol. The first concert will be to- dived headlong into the heart of the Dis- erans affairs. Arch serves as Co-Chair of The trict’s hopping jazz scene, frequenting the Friends of Charlton Garden, and is a member morrow and it will feature the Orrin Evans Howard Theatre, a mecca of black entertain- of several other veterans groups, including Trio. ment, to hear Ellington and other favorites. The American Legion Mitchell-Royal Post As we conclude Black History month, I ‘‘I got my education in music at the How- 1905, and the Bronx Chapter of the National would like to pay tribute to the contributions of ard,’’ Ahmet later declared. Association of Black Veterans. the former Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Munir The Erteguns began promoting concerts, Mr. Speaker, after so many years of helping Ertegun and his sons Ahmet and Nesuhi too—at the Jewish Community Center, the others, Leroy Archible has earned the grati- Ertegun and to their contributions to bringing National Press Club and elsewhere—partly tude of more people than he could possibly jazz to the world. because they so loved the music but also out of a sense of social responsibility. ‘‘You can’t know. If you were to ask him, however, Arch A STIRRING MOMENT IN JAZZ HISTORY TO imagine how segregated Washington was at would tell you that his proudest moments have ECHO IN TURKISH EMBASSY that time,’’ Nesuhi told The Post in 1979, a come as a husband to Ella, a father, and as (By J. Freedom du Lac) decade before his death. ‘‘Blacks and whites a grandfather. Arch has been the heartbeat of The ghosts are jamming again. couldn’t sit together in most places. So we so much good during his life; he is accom- They’re playing that hot jazz in the Turk- put on concerts.... Jazz was our weapon plished in work; respected among peers; and ish Embassy’s old Sheridan Circle mansion, for social action.’’ brave in all things. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my just as they did in the 1930s and ’40s, when They regularly invited musicians back to colleagues join me in paying tribute to Mr. the ambassador’s boys, Ahmet and Nesuhi the embassy. The typical gathering began Ertegun, were always inviting their favorite with a meal served by servants in tuxedos. Leroy Richard Archible. musicians over to hang and blow and thump. Then came the sweetest dessert for hard-core f The informal, integrated gatherings swing fans. achieved near-mythic status—‘‘Washington’s ‘‘Nesuhi and I made the most out of the HONORING THE EMBASSY OF TUR- most famous private jam sessions,’’ jazz extra-territorial situation offered by the em- KEY AND THE ERTEGUN FAMILY journalist Bill Gottlieb called them in The bassy by inviting musicians who’d played in FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO Washington Post in 1943—and then they town the night before over for Sunday JAZZ evaporated into history. lunch,’’ Ahmet recalled in his 2001 book, ‘‘So many people don’t know about it,’’ ‘‘What’d I Say: The Atlantic Story.’’ ‘‘They said Namik Tan, Turkey’s current ambas- all loved the idea of having lunch at an em- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. sador. He’s in the mansion’s second-floor bassy, particularly one as well-appointed and OF MICHIGAN music parlor, envisioning Lester Young sit- in such grand surroundings as the Turkish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ting in the wood-paneled room, coaxing embassy in Washington. After lunch, jam Monday, February 28, 2011 those light, airy notes out of his tenor saxo- sessions would inevitably develop.’’ phone. Or maybe it’s Benny Carter, making If there’s a record of the artists who vis- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, a recent his alto sax sing. And aren’t those the cats ited the Erteguns, the embassy hasn’t been Washington Post article examined the Em- from Duke Ellington’s band—Johnny able to find it. Based on interviews with the bassy of Turkey’s role in promoting jazz in Hodges, Harry Carney, Barney Bigard—on brothers, Gottlieb’s columns in The Post and America. Former Turkish Ambassador Mehmet deck to play? photos at the Library of Congress, though, Munir Ertegun and his sons Ahmet and ‘‘Just try to scan back and imagine sitting the cumulative guest list probably included Young, Carter, boogie-woogie pianist Meade Nesuhi Ertegun were instrumental in raising here and listening to those great jazz musi- cians play,’’ Tan said. Lux Lewis, blues giant Leadbelly, and mem- the profile of jazz in the 1930s and 40s in the On Friday, in a nod to Black History bers of the Count Basie and Ellington bands. District of Columbia. Month, Tan will announce a series of six in- You can feel it when you set foot in the While growing up in Washington, DC, vitation-only concerts at his palatial resi- place, said Washington jazzman and educator Ahmet Ertegun and his brother, Nesuhi, dis- dence just off Embassy Row. The first, Davey Yarborough, who performed at the regarded the racial barriers that divided the March 1, will feature pianist Orrin Evans. residence in October in what Tan called ‘‘a city and the country and hosted jam sessions Jazz at Lincoln Center, on whose board practice for the series.’’ at the Turkish Embassy. Many notable jazz Ahmet Ertegun served, is curating the se- ‘‘You feel the history coming up the steps,’’ Yarborough said. ‘‘There’s a sense of artists performed, including Lester Young, ries, which Tan conceived to highlight the mansion’s past as one of Washington’s most energy, a sense of ancestry that you get to Benny Carter, Meade Lux Lewis, Leadbelly, exclusive—and unlikely—jazz venues. absorb. If Lester Young played here, his spir- and members of the Count Basie and Elling- These will be much more formal affairs it is still here, and he might guide me ton bands. On a recent visit to the Embassy, than the jam sessions hosted by the brothers: through a breakthrough on my instrument— Ambassador Tan showed me a picture of Dr. Ahmet, who founded Atlantic Records and like, ‘Here, let me show you what it really Martin Luther King at the embassy with jazz produced some of R&B’s greatest sides; and felt like.’ ’’ musicians. Nesuhi, who ran the jazz department at At- To Nesuhi Ertegun, watching Ellington’s Later in his life, Ertegun went on to found lantic and produced classic records for John band jamming at the mansion ‘‘was one of the biggest thrills of my life,’’ he told The Atlantic Records in 1947 as a record label for Coltrane, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin and Ro- berta Flack. Post in 1979. gospel, jazz and R&B music with partner Herb But any jazz is notable at 1606 23rd St. NW, The music, he said, seemed to go over well Abramson. His brother eventually joined the where the Erteguns proudly flouted the con- with others, too. ‘‘I remember once there firm and created one of the most successful ventions of segregated Washington by wel- was an embassy party, and I was having independent labels in American history. coming black musicians through the front some musicians over at the same time. We

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WELSH ON As a result of his know-how and expertise, the to thirty thousand. THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- project was completed both on time and under The massacre began when Taiwanese citi- MENT budget. The Great Lakes Science Center is zens confronted Chinese Nationalist troops one of the largest interactive science muse- that had beaten and arrested an elderly HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD ums in the country. woman. In the weeks that followed, the Re- Now retired from management duties at the public of China sent soldiers to capture and OF MAINE Science Center, Richard continues to assist execute unarmed civilians—innocent doctors, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and advise other enterprises. He is an active lawyers, and students that were guilty of only Monday, February 28, 2011 member of the leadership board at the Cleve- wanting a more free and independent govern- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to land Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney ment. Over the following four decades, the honor John Welsh, who will retire this year Institute and has been chairman of the endow- Chinese Nationalists continued to rule Taiwan after four decades of service in hospital ad- ment board at St. Ann Catholic Church. with an iron fist under Martial Law that was ministration. Since obtaining his Master of Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Cleveland, not lifted until 1987. Health Administration from the University of Ohio is blessed to have such an honorable However, through this daunting experience, Missouri in 1971, John has been committed to and hardworking man as a member of its a bigger and brighter Taiwan is beginning to ensuring the strength of the health institutions community. His dedication has vastly im- emerge. In the over half-century since these he has worked at and to providing the highest proved Cleveland and the city will forever be events, we have seen a Taiwan that struggled level quality of care for patients. in Richard’s debt. for independence under an authoritarian re- John has most recently served as the Presi- f gime, now have a thriving and pluralistic de- dent of Rumford Hospital in Rumford, Maine. mocracy. While they are still fighting for sov- Rumford is a small mill town of just under PERSONAL EXPLANATION ereignty from China, since 2000 the Tai- 5,000. Under John’s leadership, Rumford Hos- wanese have made strides to control their own pital has provided top quality health care and HON. SAM GRAVES destiny, and have transitioned between ruling other services to the residents of Rumford and OF MISSOURI parties based on the will of its citizens on mul- tiple occasions. beyond. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Rumford Hospital is a vital part of the Mr. Speaker, I urge other Members to join Monday, February 28, 2011 community. Not only does the hospital provide me today in commemorating this important quality healthcare to Rumford and many of the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, dur- historical event. surrounding rural towns, but it also is the lead- ing consideration of H.R. 1, I voted ‘‘yea’’ on f ing job creator for the area. Under John’s rollcall No. 101 when it was my intent to vote HONORING DETECTIVE ROGER leadership, the Rumford Hospital has been ‘‘nay.’’ I am writing to request that this position CASTILLO able to offer many services that had formerly be noted in the RECORD. been unavailable to the citizens of the region. In addition, I wish the RECORD to reflect that HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON These services include LifeFlight Helicopter I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 81. OF FLORIDA service and an Oncology Suite. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recently, Rumford Hospital named their new building in honor of John as thanks for KHOJALY TRAGEDY Monday, February 28, 2011 his many years of service. The building in- Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise cludes a new operating room and nursing unit HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK today with a heavy heart as I mourn the loss with up-to-date equipment and furnishings. It OF NORTH CAROLINA of Detective Roger Castillo, an officer with the is incredibly important for the rural commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Miami-Dade Police. Detective Castillo was a patriot dedicated to upholding and defending nities of the Rumford area to know that they Monday, February 28, 2011 have access to quality care so close to home. the rule of law. He was a man of great cour- This assurance would not be possible without Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to age, conviction, and passion who lived a won- John Welsh. recognize a tragedy that occurred 19 years derfully fulfilling life surrounded by a loving John has also gone beyond his work at ago in Azerbaijan. family, close friends and admiring colleagues. Rumford Hospital and played an important role Between February 25–26, 1992, hundreds Detective Castillo was born on September in the State’s health care system. John’s many of innocent civilians were killed in what’s 29, 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida. He grad- contributions include serving as Chairman of known as the Khojaly Tragedy. During this uated from Southwest High School in 1987 the Maine Hospital Association Board and as tragedy, ‘‘. . . it is widely accepted that 200 and began his law enforcement career with the Maine American College of Health Care Azeris were murdered, as many as 500–1,000 the Miami-Dade Police Department as a Pub- Executives Regent. may have died,’’ according to a report re- lic Service Aide in 1989. In 1992, he grad- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in thank- leased by Human Rights Watch in 1993. uated from the police academy and was as- ing John Welsh for his tremendous contribu- Azerbaijan is a strong ally of the U.S., espe- signed to the North Operations Division serv- tions and service to the people of Rumford cially during this time of uncertainty in the Mid- ing the Miami Lakes and Northside Districts. In and the State of Maine. dle East. We grieve with its people as we re- 1995, Detective Castillo was assigned to the f member the victims of the Khojaly Tragedy. Police Operations Bureau (POB). After a short f time in POB, he joined the Court Services Bu- IN HONOR OF RICHARD F. COYNE reau until his transfer to the Warrants Bureau, 64TH COMMEMORATION OF Felony Apprehension Unit in 2004. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH TAIWAN’S ‘‘2–28’’ MASSACRE In an effort to keep our community safe, in OF OHIO 2007, Detective Castillo transferred to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SCOTT GARRETT Strategic and Specialized Investigations Bu- reau, Career Criminal Section. He always dis- Monday, February 28, 2011 OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played a positive attitude towards the Miami- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Dade Police Department and a level of profes- Monday, February 28, 2011 honor of Richard F. Coyne to acknowledge his sionalism like no other. receipt of the Walks of Life Award from the Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I mourn alongside the loving family of De- Irish American Archive Society. observe the 64th commemoration of Taiwan’s tective Castillo, and honor his wife Debbie and

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