E1740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2011 IN HONOR OF REVEREND EUGENE family, friends, and contemporaries of the IN HONOR OF MR. EDWARD ZAJAC L. NEVILLE OF FOXBORO, MA Reverend Eugene L. Neville to thank him for his remarkable service and dedication to the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH religious community in the State of Massachu- OF OHIO OF MASSACHUSETTS setts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, October 3, 2011 Monday, October 3, 2011 f Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor of Mr. Edward Zajac, who is being post- honor the Reverend Eugene L. Neville, in rec- humously inducted into the West Tech High ognition of his outstanding contributions to the School Hall of Fame by the West Tech Alumni State of Massachusetts and the religious com- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA Association. munity, and to commend him for over 30 OF CALIFORNIA Edward was born in , Ohio in Jan- years of his dedicated service. uary 1926 to his parents, who were Polish im- Reverend Neville was born in Roxbury, MA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES migrants. He graduated Valedictorian from and was educated in the Boston public school Monday, October 3, 2011 West Tech High School in 1944 and was system, graduating from Roxbury Memorial drafted by the U.S. Army to serve during High School in 1960. He later attended Bar- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, on September World War II. He was a radioman in a tank di- rington College in Rhode Island, where he 23, I was unavoidably detained in a meeting vision in Europe and was stationed with the graduated with a B.A. in Bible and Theology in with the President of the United States, and so U.S. Army Intelligence in southern Germany 1969. He continued his theological education I was not present several of the rollcall votes until being discharged. He married Brooky at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in on amendments to H.R. 2401 held that day. Mary Calhoun in 1954. They were married for Hamilton, MA in 1972, graduating with honors. Had I been present I would have voted: 54 years. Following his stint with the U.S. Reverend Neville also participated in post ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 728, the Welch Amend- Army, Edward graduated from Cornell Univer- theological studies at Andover Newton Theo- sity as Valedictorian with a degree in engi- logical School, Boston University School of ment to add the Chair of the Council on Envi- ronmental Quality, the Secretary of Health and neering, a Masters degree from Princeton Uni- Theology, and Harvard Divinity School. versity and a doctoral degree from Stanford It was at the historic Peoples Baptist Human Services, and the Director of the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention to the University. Church, under the pastorate of the late Rev- For 30 years Edward worked at AT&T’s Bell erend Dr. Richard M. Owens, where Reverend interagency committee that the bill would cre- ate, and to direct that committee to look at im- Telephone Laboratories in the mathematics re- Neville was first called to prepare for his search unit and later as head of economics re- Christian Ministry. Subsequently, he served portant health impacts on the most vulnerable populations (such as children and the elderly) search. In 1963, as an engineer, he created under the mentorship of Reverend Dr. Michael the world’s first computer animation. His ani- E. Hayes, Pastor of the Twelfth Baptist Church that would be affected by EPA’s proposed rules. mated films became internationally known and in Boston, MA, where Reverend Neville was garnered him awards from the U.S. and formally ordained as a Baptist Minister. In ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 729, the McNerney Amend- abroad. 1975, he assumed his first pastorate at Mes- ment to direct the interagency committee to Following his career with AT&T, in 1983, siah Baptist Church in Brockton, MA, where examine the effect on clean energy jobs and Edward moved from New Jersey to Arizona he served for 6 years. In 1981, Reverend Nev- clean energy companies, including those that and became chairman of the University of Ari- ille founded and became the pastor of Mount export clean energy technology, to the items zona’s Eller School of Managers’ economics Moriah Baptist Church; under his leadership, to be considered in the analyses required by department. As a professor and later, pro- Mount Moriah has established over 30 min- the bill. fessor emeritus, Edward published numerous istries and has become one of the most influ- ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 730, the Moore Amend- articles and two texts for graduate level ential churches in the City of Brockton. ment to ensure that the interagency committee courses. His former colleagues have since es- Reverend Neville has also been dedicated will analyze the impact a rule or action could tablished a prize for doctoral students at Ari- to helping the greater community. He served have on low-income communities and public zona University in his honor. for 4 years at The Hymn Foundation in Boston health. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me as the first Project Director for the Black ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 731, the Capps Amend- in honoring the memory of Mr. Edward Zajac Church Capacity Building Program. This pro- as he is named to the West Tech High School gram connected Black churches with local ment to require the interagency committee to include in its analyses an estimate of the inci- Hall of Fame. philanthropic foundations, and provided grants f up to $8000 for their social outreach min- dence of birth and developmental defects and istries. Reverend Neville has been instru- infant mortality that would result from a delay IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH AN- mental in establishing several non-profit orga- to covered rules and covered actions under NIVERSARY OF THE nizations within the church for the benefit of the bill. ARTS ALLIANCE, INC. AND IN the greater community, such as the Amara ‘‘No’’ on rollcall 732, the Kinzinger Amend- CELEBRATION OF HARLEM ARTS Community Center, which has provided over ment, which seeks to add regulations that ADVOCACY WEEK 2011 ‘‘HARLEM 2500 children, youth, and adults with computer have not even been proposed to the list to be ARTS & CULTURE: RESURGENCE training and their own personal computer. Ad- analyzed by the interagency committee. AND RENEWAL’’ ditional projects include the Higher Education ‘‘No’’ on rollcall 733, the Dent Amendment, Resource Center, which has assisted hun- which would further undermine environmental HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL dreds of first generation youth to achieve ac- protections by adding EPA’s National Emis- OF NEW YORK ceptance to, and remain in, college, and the sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Emergency Food Ministry, which is comprised from the Portland Cement Manufacturing In- Monday, October 3, 2011 of a large food pantry serving hundreds of dustry and Standards of Performance for Port- families twice a month as well as a soup kitch- land Cement Plants to the rules the must be Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with en ministry serving numerous homeless indi- examined by the interagency committee cre- great Harlem and cultural pride to recognize viduals every Tuesday afternoon. Reverend ated by the bill. the 10th Anniversary of the HARLEM Arts Alli- Neville is a man of God with a vision to help ance, Inc. as they kick off their Fifth Annual individuals, families, churches, and community ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 734, the Hastings (FL) Arts Advocacy Week 2011 at the Riverside organizations address and overcome the chal- Amendment to exclude from the interagency Theatre at Harlem’s Land- lenges of this generation. committee’s review all rules and regulations mark—The . The Riverside Reverend Neville is married to Ruth and that already undergo a cost-benefit analysis. Church is the tallest Church in the United they have 2 adult daughters and 5 grand- ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall 735, Connolly Amendment States known for its elaborate Neo-Gothic ar- children; he and his wife presently reside in No. 8 to require the interagency committee to chitecture, which includes the world’s largest Foxboro, MA. study policies which will lead to creation of tuned carillon bell. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take American jobs in the pollution control and The HARLEM Arts Alliance, HAA, is a not- the floor of the House today to join with the clean energy sector. for-profit arts service organization committed

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HAA plays an essential role by helping to build ance will host a panel discussion, ‘‘Basic Archaeological contributions are key to en- the resources, network, and capacity of its Legal Issues in Managing Human Resources,’’ couraging greater appreciation of our shared richly diverse association. HAA also maintains presented by Lawyers Alliance for New York, history and cultural heritage. Congress should strong partnerships with numerous arts organi- at The Dwyer Cultural Center. do all we can to support these efforts. I am zation and institutions throughout New York On Friday October 7, HARLEM Arts Alliance proud to join with communities across the State, the region and the nation to maintain will host the opening reception for the Strivers country in recognizing October 22nd as Na- vital collaborative efforts to promote the arts in Art Circuit Tour, a self-guided walking tour of tional Archaeology Day. communities. Harlem Art Venues and Artist Studios. A re- f Harlem Arts Advocacy Week events will ception will take place at The Strivers Garden take place from Sunday. October 2, 2011 Gallery. The New Heritage Theatre Group will IN HONOR OF MRS. ANN FRANGOS through Sunday, October 9, 2011 to highlight also present a new play entitled ‘‘SAVIOUR?’’ the importance of the artists, arts, and cultural by Esther Armah, directed by Passion and HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH institutions that have consistently contributed featuring Michael Green and Jimmy Aquino, at OF OHIO to the cultural and economic fabric and vitality the Dwyer Cultural Center. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Harlem and beyond. This year’s theme, Let me take this opportunity to thank all of Monday, October 3, 2011 ‘‘Harlem Arts & Culture: Resurgence and Re- our Harlem Arts Advocacy Week community newal’’ will focus on the revitalization of se- sponsors, supporters and collaborators as we Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lected Harlem cultural institutions during the celebrate ‘‘Harlem Arts & Culture: Resurgence honor of Mrs. Ann Frangos, who is being in- challenges of the economic downturn and the and Renewal’’ during the Fifth Annual Harlem ducted into the West Tech High School Hall of shifting dynamics of Harlem. Arts Advocacy Week 2011. Mr. Speaker, the Fame by the West Tech Alumni Association. On Monday October 3, 2011, at The River- HARLEM Arts Alliance under the tremendous Ann is the daughter of Greek immigrants side Church Theatre, the HAA will present the leadership of Chairman Voza Rivers and Ex- Spiros and Helen Drapos. While attending first Humanitarian Award to legendary Actor, ecutive Director Michael Unthink has contrib- West Tech High School, she was a busy and artist and international human rights activist uted daily to the survival and enhancement of active student. She was captain of the to kick off its Fifth Annual Arts Harlem’s beloved cultural artist and arts orga- Warriorettes, editor of the yearbook, member Advocacy Week. The Alliance will also pay nizations. of the Gym Leaders, All City Chorus, A-Cho- special tribute to award winning Actress and During these tough and economically chal- rus, and French Club. Ann graduated from civil rights pioneer Ruby Dee with a Lifetime lenging times, I ask my colleagues to join me West Tech in 1968 as the class valedictorian. Achievement Award. in saluting and celebrating the 10th Anniver- She attended Baldwin Wallace College and Throughout its 75-year history, The River- sary of the HARLEM Arts Alliance as they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math- side Church has been an influential stronghold continue their advocacy for the arts on behalf ematics. She went on to earn a Master of of activism and political debate on the nation’s of a very grateful nation. Science degree in mathematics while teaching religious and political landscapes. Thus, it is f high school mathematics in Parma Heights. very symbolic and appropriate that the Alli- After finishing her graduate program at ance honor these two giants, Harry Belafonte CELEBRATING NATIONAL Cleveland State University in 1977, she began and Ruby Dee within this great Cathedral. ARCHAEOLOGY DAY working at AT&T as an operations research Danny Simmons, a visual artist, philanthropist, analyst. Throughout her long career Ann has and former Chair of the New York State Coun- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO held a number of positions with AT&T in the cil on the Arts will receive the Alliance’s Arts OF MASSACHUSETTS finance, accounting operations, budgeting, Leadership Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long-range planning, and human resources The Harlem Arts Advocacy Week begins on departments. In 2007, Ann was named Execu- Monday, October 3, 2011 Sunday October 2, where the New Heritage tive Director. She is responsible for accounts Theatre Group, Riverside Theatre and the City Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to receivable management for Global Business College of New York will present ‘‘Through the support the designation of October 22, 2011, Services division, which consists of AT&T’s Night’’ a one-man play starring Obie, NAACP as National Archaeology Day. Throughout the largest international and domestic business and Audelco award winner, . month of October, but particularly on the 22nd, customers. On Monday October 3, the HARLEM Arts archaeological societies across the country will In addition to her career, Ann is also an ac- Alliance and Hue-Man Book Store & Cafe´ celebrate the thousands of years of history tive member of the commu- present Harlem Arts Advocacy Week’s open- that have been unlocked through artifacts and nity. She serves on the Board of Directors of ing reception and panel discussion with noted discoveries. In Counsel with Women and is a board mem- black female playwrights entitled, ‘‘Black The American Institute of Archaeology ber and assistant treasurer of the Greek Or- Women Playwrights: They Speak. Who Lis- (AIA), headquartered at Boston University and thodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of Rocky tens?’’ featuring Esther Armah, Radha Blank, comprised of over 235,000 members, will lead River. Ann and her husband, Louis, currently Kirsten Greenidge and Kymberle Joseph. 108 of its local societies in a host of public live in Westlake. On Tuesday October 4, the HARLEM Arts educational activities to demonstrate the value Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Alliance and the Greater Harlem Chamber of of archaeological pursuits. AIA will also join in congratulating Mrs. Ann Frangos for being Commerce will hold their business member- with the American Anthropological Association, honored by West Tech Alumni Association ship meeting and present a discussion forum Society for American Archaeology, Society for and being named to the West Tech High entitled ‘‘Public Art: Advancing Diverse Per- Historical Archaeology, and American Schools School Hall of Fame. spectives.’’ The forum will feature a presen- of Oriental Research in collaborative efforts to f tation on the design and development of the reach out to over 100 cities across the United Memorial Circle with visual States through online events. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS artist and landscape architect Algernon Miller America is rich with history, and many excit- ACT, 2012 followed by a panel discussion moderated by ing artifacts have been discovered over the SPEECH OF Curtis Archer, President of Harlem Community years that have helped to illuminate that his- Development Corporation. tory. However, archaeology is about so much HON. ANNA G. ESHOO On Wednesday October 5, The Schomburg more than one country. Every archeological OF CALIFORNIA Center for Research in Black Culture in col- discovery opens a door into the past that can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES laboration with the HARLEM Arts Alliance will reveal important details about how our ances- host ‘‘The Schomburg’s Kick-Off to a Season tors lived and what the world around them Thursday, September 22, 2011 on the Cutting Edge!’’ The evening will include looked like so many years ago. Archeology Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, we’re voting on guided tours of two exhibitions: ‘‘: A also shows us we are united with the global a Continuing Resolution that will fund the gov- Search for Truth’’ and ‘‘Romare Bearden: The community through shared past and common ernment through November 18th and provide

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