E266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 1, 2001 HONORING THE 86TH BIRTHDAY OF and the first highway in Texas, a 20-mile sec- will be retiring from the Army on April 1, 2001 THE NAVAL RE- tion completed in 1920. after a distinguished career that has spanned SERVE f over 30 years of dedicated service. Tony Buckles distinguished himself as a leader who BILL TO DESIGNATE FEDERAL epitomized the modern American professional HON. BOB BARR BUILDING IN MEDINA, AS OF GEORGIA soldier. THE DONALD J. PEASE FEDERAL Tony Buckles’ illustrious career as an Armor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUILDING Officer embodied all of the Army’s values of Thursday, March 1, 2001 Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I HON. Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. commend the men and women who serve in OF OHIO Colonel Buckles demonstrated his out- the United States Naval Reserve. On March 3, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing tactical and operational expertise in numerous command and staff positions over- 2001, the Naval Reserve will celebrate its 86th Thursday, March 1, 2001 Birthday. Today almost 90,000 Naval Reserv- seas and in the continental United States. ists stand alongside their active duty col- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, Don Continually serving in positions of ever-in- leagues in defense of our nation in the preser- Pease began his long and distinguished con- creasing responsibility, the highlights of his ca- vation of our freedoms both here and abroad. gressional career in 1976, a time when Gerald reer include serving as an Armor Company The Naval Reserve is an essential asset in Ford was President of the United States and Commander three times and the youngest assisting the United States Navy meet the Ohio’s 13th District was characterized by Armor Battalion Commander in the Army. challenges of an unpredictable and dangerous growing industrialization and rural commu- Tony served as the Chief of Plans and Oper- world. As the last remaining superpower, the nities. Upon his retirement in 1992, Don ations at the Combat Maneuver Training Cen- United States has been, and will be, called on Pease could look back and see a fundamen- ter in Hohenfels, Germany at the peak of the to protect our interest throughout every region tally changed landscape he helped shape on Cold War. He was responsible for the devel- of the World. The Naval Reserve stands ready both a local and national level. opment and evaluation of warfighting skills for to meet that challenge. A native of Oberlin, Ohio, Pease is a grad- all armor and mechanized forces in the Euro- This year, our country will mark the 60th an- uate of Ohio University and served on the pean Theater. Tony’s talent for solving complex manage- niversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oberlin City Council, in the Ohio House and ment problems complemented his proven the entrance of the United States in World Senate, and as editor of the Oberlin News- operational skill. During Operation DESERT War II. In Hawaii, the USS Arizona and the Tribune. In 1976, he won election to the U.S. STORM, Colonel Buckles spearheaded the USS Missouri serve as a symbol to both the House of Representatives. $2.6 billion dollar total package fielding of the beginning and the ending of one of America’s Pease spearheaded the fight for human Light Armored Vehicle to the Saudi Arabian finest hours. For these two ships serve as a rights protections with his standing on the National Guard. His subsequent assignment vivid reminder of the sacrifices, including their International Relations Committee. Five years was Chief, Combat Arms Division, US Total very lives, that were given by active and duty later, he secured a seat on the House Ways Army Personnel Command, where he was re- reserve sailors. and Means Committee and further dedicated Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recog- himself to tax policy. sponsible for the career management of nize the contribution Naval Reservists make Don’s numerous legislative victories were 28,000 combat arms officers from accession each and every day on behalf of this nation. marked by an ability to reach consensus. His through retirement. He also served as the Garrison Commander of the Army’s largest in- f efforts to work with both sides of the aisle in- clude service on the conference committee for stallation at Fort Hood, Texas. This facility IN HONOR OF BROOKS COUNTY the hotly debated tax reform bill of 1986, and covered an area of 340 square miles and sup- AND ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY mediation between congressional leaders and ported all aspects of life and training for the Bush administration on tax policy and Chi- 195,000 soldiers and families. HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA na’s most-favored nation status. As evidence of the quality of Colonel Buck- les’ leadership, management, and inter- OF TEXAS Since leaving Congress, Pease has re- personal skills, he was specially selected to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turned to Ohio. He has served on the Board of Amtrak, and currently serves as Visiting serve as the Chief of the Army’s Congres- Thursday, March 1, 2001 Distinguished Professor in Oberlin College’s sional Liaison Office in the United States Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Department of Politics. House of Representatives. He was respon- the 90th Anniversary of Brooks County, Texas. was, and still is, committed to sible for maintaining liaison with 435 Members Brooks County was created in 1911 and will Ohio’s working families. His efforts to improve of Congress, their personal staffs, and twenty commemorate its 90th anniversary at a cele- education, expand access to health care, and permanent or select legislative committees. bration on Saturday, March 3, 2001. support workers have made a difference in our During that period, Tony personally escorted Led by County Judge Homer Mora and lives. By renaming the Medina Federal Build- more than 200 Members of Congress on fact- County Commissioners Gloria Garza, Ramon ing at 143 West Liberty Street in Medina, finding missions to over 75 foreign countries. Navarro, Raul M. Ramirez, and Salvador Gon- Ohio, as the ‘‘Donald J. Pease Federal Build- His dedication, candor and professionalism zalez, Brooks County is entering an era of ing,’’ this bill honors his hard work in the dis- while serving in that capacity earned him the new beginnings. The county is currently work- trict he loves so much. reputation as the best source on Capitol Hill to ing on several projects to stimulate economic Don Pease was held in high regard as both resolve issues pertaining to the Army. development, improve its infrastructure, and an ethical and able legislator. He devoted 16 Accordingly, I invite my colleagues to join in preserve its heritage and culture. years of service to the 13th District, the state offering our heartfelt congratulations to Colo- Compromising more than 900 square miles, of Ohio, and the nation. I am pleased to join nel Tony J. Buckles on a career of selfless Brooks County is between the Nueces and eleven bipartisan colleagues in Ohio in recog- service marked by his resolute dedication and Rio Grande Rivers in South Texas. Brooks nizing his dedication to improving people’s unwavering integrity. He represents the very County is a ranching area famous for its cattle lives. Thank you. best that our great Nation has to offer. We wish Tony and his wife, Nancy, continued suc- breeding and meat production, including gam- f ing grounds for deer, turkey, javelina, and a cess and happiness in all of their future en- variety of birds. The area is also known for its A TRIBUTE TO RETIRING COL. deavors. agricultural industry, including products such TONY J. BUCKLES f as cotton, peanuts, vegetables, and melons. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2001 Brooks County’s most valuable resource is its HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN 9,000 residents, whose active participation in OF NEW YORK HON. MIKE McINTYRE their community is evident through their com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA mitment to historic preservation and volunteer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spirit. Thursday, March 1, 2001 Some of the points of interest in historic Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am Thursday, March 1, 2001 Brooks County include the Heritage Museum pleased to recognize the outstanding service Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, each year of Falfurrias, a shrine to Don Pedrito Jaramillo, to our Nation by Colonel Tony J. Buckles, who during the month of February, we as a nation

VerDate 112000 04:39 Mar 02, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01MR8.000 pfrm03 PsN: E01PT1 March 1, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E267 come together to honor the history of African locomotive engine led people to say they On the night before his assassination, Dr. Americans. We do so by celebrating this na- wanted his product, not some cheap imitation. King prophetically said, ‘‘Like anybody, I would tion’s greatest legacy: the legacy of liberation. They wanted the real McCoy! George Wash- like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. Dr. Martin Luther King, one of this nation’s ington Carver, an agricultural revolutionary, But I’m not concerned about that now. I just greatest liberators, once said, ‘‘Let’s make concentrated his research on industrial uses of want to do God’s will. And he’s allowed me to America what it ought to be... Let’s make cotton, peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes. go to the mountain. And I’ve seen the Prom- America a better nation.’’ Dr. King fought tire- Dr. Charles Dew is responsible for engineering ised Land. I may not get there with you, but lessly to fulfill the legacy of liberation and blood transfusions. Langston Hughes, who I want you to know tonight that we as a peo- make America a better nation—a nation of lib- was known as the ‘‘Poet Laureate of Black ple will get to the Promised Land.’’ Together, erty and justice for all. Dr. King knew, as Fred- America,’’ helped bring vision and scope to Af- we will fulfill the legacy of liberation through erick Douglass once said, ‘‘Liberty given is rican-American literature through his poetry. listening, learning, and leading, so that we never so precious as liberty sought for and Duke Ellington brought jazz to the forefront of might one day reach the Promised Land that fought for.’’ Thanks to the efforts of freedom the global music scene. It is without a doubt Dr. King dreamed of for all Americans—a land fighters such as Dr. King and Frederick Doug- that America would not be the same without of equality, freedom and justice for all. It be- lass, we have come a long way toward ful- the contributions of these pioneers. They gins now. It begins with us. We have listened! filling the legacy of liberation. However, we still helped to make America what it is today and We have learned! We must lead! have a long way to go before all citizens-no further the legacy of liberation. If Dr. King f matter their skin color—will be able to share in were here today, he would be pleased with CONGRATULATING THE PEACE this legacy and truly know what it is to be free. the progress that has been made in recog- Today, I want to share with you the three in- nizing African Americans for their contributions CORPS ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY gredients necessary to fulfill the legacy of lib- to society. But he would also tell us to roll up eration: listening, learning, and leading. We our sleeves because the cause is not vet fin- HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS must listen to the voices of the past who ished. Much remains to be done! Much re- OF CONNECTICUT fought for freedom for all African Americans. mains to be learned! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must learn from the accomplishments and We must not only listen and learn from lib- Thursday, March 1, 2001 achievements of African Americans who erty’s legacy, but we must also lead the way toward greater freedom for all. We can do so Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, It is a great helped build this nation. And we must lead the by following in the footsteps of some of this pleasure to congratulate the Peace Corps as way to liberty by following in the footsteps of nation’s greatest leaders—the leaders of lib- it celebrates the 40th anniversary of its found- our greatest African-American leaders. ing. This truly is a milestone. First, we must begin by listening to the eration. When jailed in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., composed a letter Founded in 1961, the Peace Corps has voices of liberty. We must listen to these pio- in the margins of a newspaper and continued sought to meet its legislative mandate of pro- neers of freedom and equality who had the vi- writing on scraps of paper some of the most moting world peace and friendship by sending sion to see through the injustice of slavery and powerful words ever written. He eloquently de- American volunteers to serve at the grassroots recognize the value of respect of all individ- scribed many injustices suffered by so many level in villages and towns in all corners of the uals no matter what the color of their skin. If African Americans. Near the end of that letter, globe. Living and working with ordinary peo- we listen closely, we will hear the voices of he noted that, ‘‘One day the South will recog- ple, volunteers contributed in a variety of ca- those who articulated the hope and promise of nize its real heroes.’’ Those heroes are the pacities—such as teachers, foresters, farmers, our nation. These are the voices of those who leaders of liberation—leaders like Martin Lu- small business advisors—to improving the spoke up, stood up, and fought for the true ther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and the Little Rock lives of those they serve. They also seek to significance of ‘‘one Nation, under God, indi- Nine. These leaders stood up and sat down share their understanding of other countries visible, with liberty and justice for all.’’ And for what they believed in: equality and free- with Americans back home. whose voices do we hear? We hear the dom for all. Their actions changed our nation As a returned volunteer, I can attest to the voices of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, forever, and for that we are grateful. positive impact Peace Corps volunteers have Abraham Lincoln, Carter Woodson, Rosa I had the distinct privilege to recognize the on the lives of people around the world and Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Their voices efforts of Rosa Parks and the Little Rock Nine here in the United States. Volunteers are not are the voices of liberation. And while many when we in Congress presented them with the high-priced consultants but hands-on workers have listened, some have not heard their mes- Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts to in the trenches who live in the communities sage. But we cannot give up—we must keep break down racial barriers and fulfill the legacy they serve. In many cases, they speak the na- listening until each and every voice of liberty of liberation. I am also pleased to have sup- tive language and become a part of the local is heard! ported legislation to construct the Martin Lu- culture. In addition to listening to the voices of lib- ther King, Jr. Memorial in our nation’s capital. To date, more than 151,000 volunteers have erty, we must also learn from their legacy. This memorial, which is to be built along the served in 132 countries. Currently, 7,300 This legacy of liberation includes the great Tidal Basin in Washington, DC., will honor Dr. Peace Corps volunteers serve in 76 countries, contributions that African Americans have King’s dream of freedom and equality for all. helping improve the lives of children, their made to society. These are achievements that I also ask you to consider the impact African families and their communities. build upon the foundation of liberty and Americans have had in politics and civil rights Volunteers also come back to the United strengthen our nation’s freedom. John F. Ken- right here in southeastern North Carolina. We States with a commitment to service, as well nedy, one of this nation’s greatest Presidents, should call attention to the African-American as the skills and interest in world affairs need- once said, ‘‘In a time of turbulence and leaders who served our nation and our com- ed to be leaders in the global community. change, it is more true than ever that knowl- munities in ways unimaginable 100 years ago Many successful Americans served in the edge is power.’’ The turbulence of the Civil or even 50 years ago. African Americans now Peace Corps; their Peace Corps skills and War and the Civil Rights Movement brought serve in unprecedented numbers in elected perspectives shaped their lives and their ca- about some of the greatest changes that we and appointed positions at all levels of govern- reers back home. A few of the many notable have ever seen in the history of this nation. ment. These advances would not have been alumni include Senator CHRISTOPHER DODD of We, as a nation, were forced to address and possible without those pioneers who opened Connecticut, who served in the Dominican Re- acknowledge our total history. In doing so, we doors of opportunity for all. I’m speaking of public from 1966 until 1968, Donna Shalala, finally began to recognize the accomplish- local leaders from southeastern North Caro- former Secretary of Health and Human Serv- ments of all our citizens. This knowledge of lina, such as Hiram Rhoades Revels, the first ices, who served in Iran from 1962 until 1964, our past has served to strengthen the legacy African-American member of Congress; Minnie and Richard Holbrooke, former U.S. Ambas- of liberation and bring hope to the future. Evans, an artist from this area whose work sador to the United Nations, who served as Indeed there is so much we can learn from hangs in the White House; Meadowlark Country Director in Morocco from 1970 until our African-American brothers and sisters if Lemon, the clown prince of basketball who led 1972. we will only take the time to do so. The list of the Harlem Globetrotters to world prominence; I believe I would not be a Member of Con- accomplishments is long and distinguished. I and Michael Jordan, the greatest athlete in the gress today were it not for my experience in would like to share just a few with you today. history of basketball. By listening to and learn- the Peace Corps and know I am a better per- For example, a black slave by the name of ing from these African-American leaders of the son for my service. Onesius experimented with smallpox vaccines past and present, we can honor their legacies The Peace Corps has played an important in the 1720s. Elijah McCoy’s perfection of the and strengthen our own liberty. role overseas and here at home. And my

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