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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE Congress lowered energy costs for con- teams, thus providing the other teams in the OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH sumers, reduced global warming, and created league with much needed capital to promote hundreds of thousands of new jobs. The Eco- the sport across America. The current success SPEECH OF nomic Stimulus Package, recently passed by of the NFL is a tribute to the character and HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF the House, will put money back into the hands selflessness of the Mara brothers. They OF CALIFORNIA of 117 million American families to reinvigorate proved to the and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the economy. We have made great strides, the Nation that honorable business practices but we must continue our commitment to serv- and teamwork can indeed generate great suc- Wednesday, February 6, 2008 ing the American people. cess. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Writing almost 100 years ago, Dr. Woodson The franchise has been celebrate Black History Month. The theme of possessed the insight to understand the im- one of the most successful in National Foot- this year’s Black History Month is ‘‘Carter G. mense benefits of nationally celebrating black ball League history. The Giants have had 15 Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism.’’ history. The path he forged paved the way for players inducted into the Profesional Football Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson was a brilliant Af- our great African-American leaders, including Hall of Fame. The team has been to the rican-American historian, educator, author, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and and publisher. Born in 1875 to former slaves, Thurgood Marshall. As we celebrate all Afri- postseason 26 times and won more than 600 Dr. Woodson grew up working on railroads can-Americans this month, let us specially rec- games, including 16 divisional championships and mines in Virginia. At the age of 20, he ognize Dr. Woodson. May his memory inspire and 7 NFL championships—three of which had finally earned enough money to afford to us to continue our work to achieve racial jus- were Super Bowls (XXI, XXV, and XLII). attend high school. He went on to college, and tice and to ensure equality of opportunity for Since 1976, the Giants have played at Gi- became a teacher in the U.S. and Philippines. all Americans. ants stadium in East Rutherford, New Jer- In 1912 he graduated from Harvard, and after f sey—which is located in my congressional dis- W.E.B. Du Bois, became the second African- trict. I have always been proud to have such American to receive a Ph.D. CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL a wonderful organization located in our district. Dr. Woodson advocated for education re- FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION In particular, I would like to recognize the ‘‘Gi- form to empower African-Americans to unite NEW YORK GIANTS FOR WINNING ants Foundation,’’ which was founded by Wel- around shared history. He wrote, ‘‘Those who XLII lington Mara. It is an organization that pro- have no record of what their forebears have vides important social and financial support to SPEECH OF accomplished lose the inspiration which underprivileged youth and their families comes from the teaching of biography and his- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN throughout the entire metropolitan area. tory.’’ Thanks to Dr. Woodson, we have a OF The Giants began the 2007 season with a record of the accomplishments of our African- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tough loss to the at Texas American forebears, and we are continually in- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Stadium. What they didn’t know as they spired by our knowledge of their biographies walked off the field in Irving, Texas, was that and history. Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this would be the last time they would lose a This month, we call to our memories the tri- support of House Resolution 960, legislation to road game all season. After that loss to the umphs of Dr. Woodson himself, as the ‘‘Father congratulate the New York Giants for winning of Black History.’’ His efforts to research, Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the Cowboys the Giants won 11 straight road teach, and celebrate African-American history greatest upsets in professional sports history. games—an unprecedented achievement and a gave us our current celebration of Black His- I introduced this resolution because I am so record in the National Football League. tory Month. In 1926, he established Negro proud that this incredible team plays at Giants Their impressive road streak began just a History Week, held during the second week of stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jer- few miles away from here in Landover, Mary- February to honor the birthdays of Frederick sey in my district. I am honored that we have land at FedEx field. The Giants turned their Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this a Super Bowl champion back in the New York season around with a fourth quarter comeback annual celebration expanded and became New Jersey region again. against the Washington Redskins, capped by Black History Month. On Sunday, February 3rd, in Glendale, Ari- an impressive stop on fourth and goal as time Celebrating Dr. Woodson’s accomplish- zona, the New York Giants achieved the high- expired. ments inspires us to examine our present ly improbable by beating the previously After the regular season ended the Giants work toward racial justice and equal oppor- undefeated by a score took their road winning streak into the of 17 to 14 in Super Bowl XLII to win the Na- tunity. Today, African-Americans serve our postseason where they won 3 straight road tional Football League (NFL) championship. country in myriad ways. For example, 2.4 mil- playoff games—a National Football Con- The game was the most watched Super Bowl lion military veterans are black. The U.S. has ference record. about 1.2 million black-owned firms, gener- ever, with nearly 100 million viewers tuning ating around $88 billion annually. Paving the in—making it the second most viewed Amer- The Giants’ victorious journey this season way for our future, 2.3 million college students ican broadcast in television history. epitomizes the American values of hard work, are African-American, an increase of over 1 Since its inception in 1925, the New York determination, and resiliency. Along each step million students over the last 15 years. Giants organization has been a model of pro- of the journey, few believed they would tri- Congress must continue to work to improve fessionalism, teamwork, and community serv- umph, but the Giants continued to defy con- the lives of all Americans. Last year, it took ice in the New York New Jersey metropolitan ventional wisdom and prove to the so called the important step of raising the federal min- area. From the beginning, the Giants fran- experts that a team of individuals fully devoted imum wage to $5.85/hour, which will increase chise—and indeed the entire National Football to a goal is indeed greater than the sum of its this year to $6.55/hour and in 2009 to $7.25/ League—has flourished under the leadership parts. Their defense, which allowed 80 points hour. Congress also strengthened the middle and guidance of the Mara family. Back in the in the first 2 games, turned their season class by making college educations more af- 1960s professional football was struggling to around to become the best defense in the fordable, such as by investing $510 million survive. It was the foresight of Wellington and league—capable of holding the most vaunted over five years in minority-serving institutions, , co-owners of the most profitable offense in recent memory to 2 touchdowns on including Historically Black Colleges. The team in the NFL, which allowed professional the biggest stage in sports. Their offense, cap- House introduced legislation to provide $410 football to prosper. They put the league ahead tained by , was spo- billion in the federal marketplace to small busi- of their team by agreeing to share lucrative radic at best during the regular season, but nesses. By passing the Energy Security Bill, television revenue equally among all NFL seemed to mature right before our eyes in the

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:15 Feb 22, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21FE8.001 E21FEPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 21, 2008 playoffs as the Giants protected the football RECOGNIZING WILLIAM (BILL) CHI MUI POST OFFICE BUILDING and put together clutch drives when it DENISON mattered most. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF But perhaps the greatest momentum shift of OF CALIFORNIA the season was Coach ’s deci- HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion to have his team play to win against the OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 21, 2008 then undefeated New England Patriots in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today final game of the regular season. In a game to honor a well-respected and dedicated lead- that didn’t matter for the Giants, as they had Thursday, February 21, 2008 er in the 29th Congressional District and a role already clinched a playoff birth, the ‘‘Boys in Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, today I model in the Asian community, Chi Mui, mayor Blue’’ played their hearts out and went toe-to- of the city of San Gabriel. It is with great pride toe against what many were calling the best wish to express my warm thanks, congratula- tions, and best wishes to William (Bill) that I introduce a resolution today to pay trib- team in NFL history. Even though they lost on ute to Chi Mui, with what may be the first that day—the Giants gained a great deal of Dennison. Mr. Dennison is being recognized by the California Board of Forestry and Fire honor of its kind for a Chinese-American, by confidence from the contest, which they car- naming the San Gabriel, California Post Office ried with them all the way to their victory Protection and will be the recipient of its high- est honor, the Francis H. Raymond Award for for him. against those same New England Patriots in Born in Toisan, China, on October 26, 1952, his 30 years of service and commitment to the Super Bowl XLII. Chi Mui was a man of humble origins whose California forest industry. I am offering this resolution to honor the en- early experiences enabled him to relate and After being raised in rural Northern Cali- tire Giants organization on their incredible sea- connect to the Asian community in California. fornia, Mr. Dennison earned a bachelor of son, and on their outstanding win in Super His parents, a seamstress and a cook, left for science degree in forestry from the University Bowl XLII. Specifically, I would like to con- the United States in 1963 when Chi Mui was of California, Berkeley in 1959. Bill’s passion 10 and moved to ’s Chinatown. gratulate Giants owner and Chief Executive for the forest began while working for the Dia- Officer , Executive Vice President It was in New York City that Mui learned to mond Match Lumber Company in Stirling City, speak English and graduated cum laude with , Head Coach Tom Coughlin, De- and within a few short years, he became a fensive Coordinator , Offen- a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from registered professional forester. Polytechnic University of New York in 1980. sive Coordinator , and all of the After moving to Southern California in 1980, Giants players and support staff on a job well Mr. Dennison’s knowledge and leadership in Chi Mui began working to better the lives of done. Their triumph shows that no matter the the forest industry set him apart from others and quickly qualified him to take the reins as immigrants in the region. Chi Mui’s immigrant odds, a group of determined underdogs can roots and experiences gave him special in- take on a dynasty and emerge victorious. the vice president and later president of the California Forestry Association (CFA). During sight, wisdom and the ability to connect with Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join his 14 year tenure, Bill represented the indus- the experiences of generations of people who me in supporting House Resolution 960, and try both in Sacramento and Washington, DC, have come to this country and to San Gabriel congratulate the Giants for their exciting sea- and was able to navigate CFA through some for a better life. Mayor Mui always recognized, son and remarkable win in Super Bowl XLII. of the most difficult forest management issues and never failed to pay tribute to, his parents it ever faced. for their sacrifices and encouragement of their children’s education and aspirations for the fu- f Throughout his career, Mr. Dennison has ture. distinguished himself as a visionary leader HONORING BUCKS COUNTY Mui was a key player in the development of with the ability to educate the public on the RESIDENT TODD STONE 600 units of affordable and senior housing for value that California forest products provide. Chinatown and taught citizenship to help hun- Bill was a critical member of the Quincy Li- dreds of legal residents become United States brary Group, helped organize the National citizens. He led the effort to save the 50-acre HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY Forest Counties and Schools Coalition and ‘‘Cornfield’’ in downtown Los Angeles as open OF PENNSYLVANIA later served as the executive director of the space, was instrumental in organizing the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chinatown Yard Alliance, and successfully ob- Although Mr. Dennison’s accomplishments tained $35 million from the state in 2001 to Thursday, February 21, 2008 in the forest industry are legendary, his great- build the first urban state park and community Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. est legacy may be his commitment to advanc- facilities on the Cornfield. ing forestry education programs and creating a Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bucks An avid runner and athlete, Chi Mui co- network of forest community organizations County resident Todd Stone, the founder of founded the Los Angeles Chinatown Athletic known as the Alliance for Environment and the Gallows Run Watershed Association. Association Volleyball Club where he coached Resources that are today the model through- young people in teamwork and sportsmanship. Mr. Stone is an example of how an ordinary out the country. He also worked to expand existing rec- citizen can make a change to benefit our en- Most recently, Mr. Dennison served as the reational facilities in the Chinatown commu- tire community. Mr. Stone’s involvement with Third District supervisor for Plumas County. nity. In recognition of his leadership, he was this issue resulted in the establishment of a He quickly became a national leader on re- elected president of the Los Angeles Chinese clean water advocacy group committed to im- source conservation, water quality and rural American Citizens Alliance—twice. The Alli- proving our water quality and environment. management issues while serving as chairman ance was founded in 1895 to advocate for And that is something we can all be proud of. of the Public Lands Steering Committee for equal political, economical and educational op- The Gallows Hill Watershed Association the National Association of Counties. portunities for Chinese-Americans. Active in local politics early on, he was a was founded by Todd Stone in 2002 and con- Bill has served on numerous boards and sists of representatives from a wide variety of field representative for Rep. LUCILLE ROYBAL- commissions and has received dozens of ALLARD (D–Los Angeles) when she was in the private and government groups, all with the community and national awards including: the common goal of improving our environment. Assembly, and he worked for former Assem- Plaque of Commendation by the National For- blyman Richard Polanco (D–Los Angeles) and This group’s educational outreach, scientific est Products Association; Award of Apprecia- research and active participation in the legal State Sen. Gloria Romero (D–Los Angeles). In tion for Services by the National Forest Coun- March 2003 he made history as the first Asian system effecting local land use have brought ties and Schools Coalition; and my favorite, and Chinese-American to be elected to the key people together with a shared objective. selected twice with his wife Pat, as the Grand San Gabriel City Council since its incorpora- Madam Speaker, Todd Stone is an extraor- Marshall for the Chester Rotary Club Fourth of tion in 1913. dinary example of community advocacy. His July Parade. In a city where one in every two residents passion for improving our environment and his It is with deep respect and personal grati- is Asian, Mayor Mui often played an important tireless community involvement is undeniable. tude that I thank Bill Dennison for his service role as a liaison between the city government His work is inspiring and I am honored to rec- to the forest industry and to the citizens of and the Asian community and he worked dili- ognize him for his many accomplishments. Northern California. gently to improve the lives of all residents. As

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