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CONGRATULATING MS. MADELINE The first mortgage was burned is 1972 GREEN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH ADAIR ahead of its maturity date. April 1975 saw the AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007 groundbreaking for Phase II. When that mort- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO gage was paid ahead of schedule, the con- SPEECH OF OF COLORADO gregation looked to expand and held the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groundbreaking for Phase III in August 1989. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Blessed with a congregation that continues to OF TEXAS Wednesday, September 5, 2007 grow, the church has now moved to its third IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise location at the World Outreach Campus. today to pay tribute to one of my constituents In 1997 both Pastor and Mother Coleman Tuesday, September 4, 2007 Ms. Madeline Adair of Littleton, Colorado, who received their Doctorates in Ministry. Martha will attend a People to People World Leader- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Coleman passed away on December 14, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2850, ship Forum in 2008. Her outstanding aca- 1999, and Pastor Coleman was called to the demic merits and communal involvement have the Green Chemistry Research and Develop- Lord on July 2, 2001. Their son, Super- ment Act of 2007. laid a solid foundation of individual integrity intendent Hurley J. Coleman, Jr., and his wife, and dedication: both characteristics of a quali- Evangelist Sandra Coleman, assumed the The bill proposes a program to coordinate fied leader. I am honored to represent such a leadership mantle of Greater Coleman Temple federally funded research, development, dem- promising young woman. Church of God in Christ and continue to invig- onstration, education, and technology transfer Created in 1956, the People to People Pro- orate the congregation. activities related to green chemistry. gram is an educational travel program dedi- Protecting our environment has, for years, Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- cated to fostering leadership potential in youth been a priority for me. Dallas and other cities resentatives to join me in congratulating worldwide. People to People has helped more in Texas have long suffered from poor envi- Greater Coleman Temple on 50 years of wor- than 200,000 students and professionals de- ronmental quality, leading to serious health ef- ship, prayer and evangelism. May the clergy, velop their leadership skills based upon fects in our population. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s belief that ‘‘people staff and congregation continue to thrive doing the work of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If Congress can incentivize chemical manu- can make a difference where governments facturing and research processes that mini- cannot.’’ This unique interaction and exposure mize environmental harms, then we will be will enable Ms. Adair to gain a greater under- f doing a good thing for our constituents. standing and insider’s perspective of Wash- ington, DC. IN RECOGNITION OF REVEREND As a member of the House Committee on Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to JOHN J. BRYK Science and Technology, I support this re- acknowledge one of Colorado’s own. Please search because of the long-term benefits it join me in congratulating Ms. Adair and wish- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH brings to all citizens. ing her the best in her future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, the committee has held hear- OF OHIO f ings on this subject and deem it to be needed, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and of worthy investment. HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- I support H.R. 2850 and urge its passage. SARY OF GREATER COLEMAN Wednesday, September 5, 2007 TEMPLE COGIC Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise f today to recognize Reverend John J. Bryk, on HON. DALE E. KILDEE the occasion of his retirement as pastor of St. RECOGNIZING EDWARD JOHN OF MICHIGAN Hedwig’s Parish in Lakewood, Ohio. Father DEML III FOR ACHIEVING THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John has devoted his entire life to the work of RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT Wednesday, September 5, 2007 the church, and Cleveland has been blessed with Father John’s commitment to living the HON. SAM GRAVES Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, today I would gospel imperative of service to and love of like to pay tribute to the Greater Coleman others. OF MISSOURI Temple Church of God in Christ as the pastor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and congregation celebrate their 50th anniver- Since his ordination in 1953, Father John sary. A celebration will be held on September has been a faithful servant to the Cleveland Wednesday, September 5, 2007 9 in Saginaw, Michigan, in recognition of this community. As a parish priest, Father John Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly momentous occasion. Bishop Roger L. Jones, has been responsible for the spiritual well- pastor of Greater Holy Temple Church of God being of a whole community, a responsibility pause to recognize Edward John Deml III, a in Christ and prelate of the Southeast Michi- he took very seriously and fulfilled with enthu- very special young man who has exemplified gan Jurisdiction will be the featured speaker siasm and total commitment to his congrega- the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- and the theme is ‘‘Celebrating a Glorious Past, tion. As an educator, Father John imparted to ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts Embracing a Promising Future!’’ Cleveland’s youth the wisdom to be well- of America, Troop 900, and in earning the Dr. Hurley J. Coleman and Dr. Martha W. rounded, upstanding adults committed to serv- most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Coleman founded the Greater Coleman Tem- ing all humans. As a former student of Father Edward has been very active with his troop, ple on September 7, 1957, under the name of John at Saint John Cantius in Cleveland, I participating in many Scout activities. Over the Johnson Street Mission Church of God in have firsthand experience of Father John’s many years Edward has been involved with Christ. Services were held in the garage at- ability to affect the lives of those around him. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous tached to Pastor Coleman’s home. Inspired by Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- God, Pastor Coleman worked to fulfill the vi- me in honoring Reverend John J. Bryk’s 54 ily, peers, and community. sion of building a church. In June 1961, with years of ministry to the city of Cleveland. I am Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join less than 30 members, a groundbreaking grateful for his dedication to the spiritual and me in commending Edward John Deml III for ceremony was held and the Johnson Street communal needs of Cleveland. May his simple his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Mission became the Liberty Park Church of and abundant love of his congregation and America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- God in Christ. Cleveland serve as an example for us all. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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I thank them on behalf of more visually appealing. At the end of the Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise the countless people who have learned and event, hundreds of pounds of litter near side- today to congratulate Matt and Jennifer Allen benefited from the Foundation. Their compas- walks, greenbelt trails, and curbs were prop- on the birth of their child, Dyan Wade Allen. sion for one family truly became a desire to erly disposed of. Dyan was born on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, change the world for the better. The Kingwood Chamber of Commerce also and weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces. My f supports projects such as the Wildflower wife Faye joins me in wishing Matt and Jen- Project 2007, another demonstration of their nifer great happiness upon this new addition CONGRATULATING MR. JOSHUA commitment to bettering surrounding neighbor- to their family. BARNHILL hoods. In April the chamber organized the As the father of three, I know the joy and planting of wildflowers throughout the pride that Matt and Jennifer feel at this special HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Kingwood area. The pride these Kingwood time. Children remind us of the incredible mir- OF COLORADO residents take in their community is certainly acle of life, and they keep us young-at-heart. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commendable, and is demonstrated not only Every day, they show us a new way to view in sponsorships like the Wildflower Project but Wednesday, September 5, 2007 the world. I know the Allens look forward to in their support for local business and commu- the changes and challenges that their new son Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise nity organizations. will bring to their lives while taking pleasure in today to pay tribute to one of my constituents In addition to business growth, the the many rewards they are sure to receive as Mr. Joshua Barnhill of Aurora, Colorado, who Kingwood Chamber supports the entire com- they watch him grow. will attend a People to People World Leader- munity and stands for patriotism at its finest. I welcome young Dyan into the world and ship Forum in 2008. His outstanding academic Their support of local organizations like the wish Matt and Jennifer all the best as they merits and communal involvement have laid a Blue Star Mothers shows the chamber’s con- raise him. solid foundation of individual integrity and cern and support for families with children who f dedication: both characteristics of a qualified have served in the United States Armed leader. I am honored to represent such a Forces. RECOGNIZING THE HEPATITIS B promising young man. It gives me great pride to recognize the FOUNDATION Created in 1956, the People to People Pro- Kingwood Chamber for all they do. By working gram is an educational travel program dedi- to better the community, Kingwood Chamber HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY cated to fostering leadership potential in youth members understand the fundamental aspects OF PENNSYLVANIA worldwide. People to People has helped more of being Texan and I congratulate them on a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 200,000 students and professionals de- job well done. velop their leadership skills based upon Wednesday, September 5, 2007 And that’s just the way it is. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s belief that ‘‘people f Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. can make a difference where governments Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of cannot.’’ This unique interaction and exposure HONORING MR. T. VANCE LITTLE the Hepatitis B Foundation and its founders for will enable Mr. Barnhill to gain a greater un- their many accomplishments in Hepatitis B ad- derstanding and insider’s perspective of HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN vocacy. The foundation, which this year cele- Washington, DC. OF TENNESSEE brated its 15-year anniversary, also recently Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unveiled the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Cen- acknowledge one of Colorado’s own. Please Wednesday, September 5, 2007 ter right here in Bucks County. The Hepatitis join me in congratulating Mr. Barnhill and B Foundation started in 1991 around a kitch- wishing him the best in his future endeavors. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, please en, as an effort to help a local family suffering f join me in recognizing the contributions of an from Hepatitis B. Today it is a one-of-a-kind, outstanding member of our Williamson County world-renowned organization. KINGWOOD CHAMBER OF community, Mr. T. Vance Little. A descendent Over 2 billion people are infected with Hep- COMMERCE of pioneer settlers, graduate of Vanderbilt Law atitis B world-wide, including 12 million people School, and member of several historic, pres- in the United States. The disease causes liver HON. TED POE ervation, and patriotic organizations, Mr. Little infections, leads to cancer, and is particularly OF TEXAS has dedicated himself to providing leadership dangerous for children. Hepatitis B is 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in his community. times more infectious than HIV, but safe and This distinguished citizen is a noted author, reliable vaccines are available, Because Hep- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 journalist, and host of local historic television atitis B can be prevented and treated, the Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, outside of Hous- programs. He is the historian for the city of Foundation has always believed that edu- ton in 1969 a group of developers set out to Brentwood, chairman of the Friends of the cation is just as important as research. create a suburban paradise hidden amongst Williamson County Museum, secretary of the The Hepatitis B Foundation is the only non- the trees. From these humble beginnings, Williamson County Records Commission, and profit organization solely dedicated to Hepatitis Kingwood has grown into a viable economic a member of Brentwood United Methodist B education, research, and advocacy. The and residential force in southeast Texas. Now Church. He has also sponsored a monthly Foundation’s O’Liver the mascot, hotlines and known as the ‘‘livable forest,’’ locals work to- program on local history at the Martin Center multilingual literature all promote awareness gether daily so they may progress successfully for the past 10 years. and understanding of Hepatitis B. Partnerships into the future while at the same time pre- Mr. Little has received many honors includ- with government officials helped Pennsylvania serving their unique surroundings. ing the Heritage Foundation ‘‘Patron of the become one of the first states to require stu- Spearheading this progress is the Kingwood Year,’’ the Williamson County Historical Soci- dent vaccinations. Madam Speaker, because Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 2003, this ety ‘‘Volunteer of the Year,’’ the Brentwood of the efforts of ongoing Hepatitis education, group strives to meet the needs of the local Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Citizen of the Year,’’ there are now 47 States that have Hepatitis B community and encourage local trade. Since and the Leadership Brentwood ‘‘Civic Award.’’ vaccine requirements. its inception, these fine Texans have partici- Recently, in 2006, he received the prestigious The new Biotechnology Center opened in pated in numerous business and community ‘‘Living Legend’’ award from the Williamson October of 2006 as a result of a partnership service projects. Sparky Nolan currently County Chamber of Commerce. between the Hepatitis B Foundation and Dela- serves as the president of this organization, Mr. Little has reminded us that we have no ware Valley College. Their scientists conduct and has been an inspirational community lead- more important obligation to our children and research in molecular biology, drug discovery, er from the start. Kingwood Chamber mem- to ourselves than preserving our history. We

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By the time he arrived in Cleve- ber RALPH HALL, of the Committee on Science HONORING JAMES VASSAL land in 1968, John was already a seasoned and Technology, for their partnership to facili- and well-traveled reporter. And for the next 25 tate it through the Committee process. HON. DALE E. KILDEE years, Cleveland had the fortune of benefiting Again, I am pleased to support the Minority OF MICHIGAN from all that experience. After 3 years at Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WKBF, John joined the team at WKYC Chan- nology Opportunity Act of 2007, and I urge my Wednesday, September 5, 2007 nel 3, and was even the anchorman for Cleve- colleagues to support it also. land’s first 10 p.m. newscast. In 1995, the Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today f to pay tribute to James Vassal in honor of his Cleveland Regional chapter of the National 100th birthday. A celebration was held at Academy of Television Arts and Sciences rec- RECOGNIZING MICHAEL A. United Bethel Methodist Church on his birth- ognized John’s contributions by inducting him FILARDO FOR ACHIEVING THE day in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. into their Silver Circle. RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT James Vassal was born on August 18, John stayed just as active in retirement, act- 1907, in Amory, MS, the middle of 5 children. ing in community theater and serving in var- HON. SAM GRAVES He worked for Frisco Railroad in Memphis for ious capacities in his church community. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join OF MISSOURI 25 years. During these years he met President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Franklin D. Roosevelt twice. In 1945 he me in remembering R. John Herrington, a moved to Flint and went to work at the Chev- mainstay of Cleveland broadcasting for over Wednesday, September 5, 2007 25 years. John is survived by his wife of 27 rolet V–8 Engine Plant in Flint for 261⁄2 years. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, proudly He retired in 1971 and is a member of UAW years, Carol Ann, and my thoughts go out to pause to recognize Michael A. Filardo, a very Local 659. her and their whole family. May John’s spirit special young man who has exemplified the He is a devoted member of United Bethel and live on in the lives of those who were for- finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by Methodist Church. He started attending serv- tunate enough to know him. taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of ices in 1946 in the basement of its future f America, Troop 900, and in earning the most church on 12th Street. He worked as an usher MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION prestigious award of Eagle Scout. and sang in the church gospel choir. James DIGITAL AND WIRELESS TECH- Michael has been very active with his troop, credits his grandfather for providing the foun- NOLOGY OPPORTUNITY ACT OF participating in many Scout activities. Over the dation for his future devotion to United Bethel 2007 many years Michael has been involved with Methodist Church. He attends the 11 a.m. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous worship services every Sunday and is still a SPEECH OF merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- member of United Methodist Men and the ily, peers, and community. Bible Study Group. In June, William Kornegay HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join presented him with a certificate from the OF TEXAS me in commending Michael A. Filardo for his United Methodist Men’s national office recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of nizing Vassal’s ‘‘outstanding achievement’’ in Tuesday, September 4, 2007 America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- the church. He was honored by the church’s Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. senior adult ministry at a luncheon on August Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 694, the f 16. On his birthday, a dinner was held in his Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wire- honor and attended by over 200 people. Many less Technology Opportunity Act of 2007. CONGRATULATING MS. BROOKE of James’s relatives from Tennessee, Mis- Minority Serving Institutions include Histori- ARNOLD sissippi, Texas, Indiana, and Kentucky trav- cally Black Colleges and Universities, HBCUs, eled to Michigan to join in the celebration. Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HSIs, Tribal Col- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Sunday’s worship centered on his contribu- leges and Universities, TCUs, and Asian OF COLORADO tions and featured remarks by Reverend Rus- American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sell, McReynolds, Reverend Alonzo Vincent, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Reverend Tara Sutton, and James’s great- produce a disproportionately high percentage great grandnephews and nieces. of African American science, engineering and Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise James married Mae Berta Carter on July technology professionals with advanced de- today to pay tribute to one of my constituents 16, 1927. They had one son, Charles, and grees. Even though they struggle with limited Ms. Brooke Arnold of Centennial, Colorado, one granddaughter, Reverend Delphine Vas- resources, HBCUs are institutions that provide who will attend a People to People World sal, an African Methodist Episcopal minister in special opportunities for educational enrich- Leadership Forum in 2008. Her outstanding Dallas. Devoted to each other until the end, ment for minority students. academic merits and communal involvement James was by Mae’s side when she passed HBCUs graduated 40 percent or more of all have laid a solid foundation of individual integ- away in 1996. African Americans who, in 2000, received de- rity and dedication: both characteristics of a Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- grees in physics, chemistry, astronomy, envi- qualified leader. I am honored to represent resentatives to join me in congratulating ronmental sciences, mathematics and biology. such a promising young woman. James Vassal and wishing him the best for In fact, African Americans who graduate Created in 1956, the People to People Pro- the coming year. from HBCUs are more likely to go on to grad- gram is an educational travel program dedi- f uate school and complete doctoral degrees cated to fostering leadership potential in youth IN REMEMBRANCE OF R. JOHN than African-American undergraduates from worldwide. People to People has helped more HERRINGTON other institutions. than 200,000 students and professionals de- HBCUs and other minority-serving institu- velop their leadership skills based upon HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH tions offer unique learning experiences, instill Dwight D. Eisenhower’s belief that ‘‘people can make a difference where governments OF OHIO confidence, and impart a ‘‘can-do’’ attitude cannot.’’ This unique interaction and exposure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among minority students who matriculate there. will enable Ms. Arnold to gain a greater under- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Congressman EDOLPHUS TOWNS of New standing and insider’s perspective of Wash- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise York has devised a strong bill to assist minor- ington, DC. today in remembrance of R. John Herrington, ity-serving institutions in acquiring, and aug- Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to and to celebrate all his contributions to Cleve- menting the use of digital and wireless net- acknowledge one of Colorado’s own. Please land. John passed away July 24, but he will working technologies to improve the quality join me in congratulating Ms. Arnold and wish- live on in the hearts of everyone he touched. and delivery of educational services. ing her the best in her future endeavors.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2007 MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE’S 250TH PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUSANNE HONORING ELIZABETH NORWORTH BIRTHDAY MCKEON HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY OF TENNESSEE HON. BOB ETHERIDGE OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Wednesday, September 5, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, it is a Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. privilege for me to rise today and honor Mrs. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy Elizabeth Norworth. Mrs. Norworth, better heart to pay tribute to Susanne McKeon, the known as ‘‘Betty,’’ has been a dedicated fed- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I Lower Southampton Township manager and rise to honor the 250th birthday of Marquis de eral employee with the Memphis Division of the president of the Playwicki Farm Founda- the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the last Lafayette. Fayetteville, NC, was named for La- tion. I share the grief felt by the entire commu- fayette in 1783. It was the first town in Amer- 60 years. Her tenure with the FBI is the sec- nity in the wake of Sue’s passing, but it is im- ond longest in the 100-year history of the Bu- ica to be named for him and the only one vis- portant that in these trying moments we re- reau. ited by him on his tour of the United States in member the tremendous legacy she leaves When Mrs. Norworth first joined the FBI in 1825. behind. Madam Speaker, Sue’s work earned 1947, Harry S. Truman was our President, the Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du her the utmost admiration and respect from CIA had just been created and the cold war Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, was born in those she served, the goal of any public serv- was well under way. Like our Nation, Mrs. Auvergne, France, on September 6, 1757. Al- ant. Norworth rose to the challenge of the times though an aristocrat, Gilbert Lafayette became Sue became part of the Lower Southampton and met each day as a public servant through enamored of the American fight for independ- Board of Supervisors in 1984 and worked tire- the embodiment of her beloved agency: fidel- lessly to better the community. Serving as ence. In 1777, at the age of 19, flaunting con- ity, bravery and integrity. Thirteen years later, chairman and vice president, her leadership vention and royal edicts, he used his own Mrs. Norworth would accept her current posi- led the way for lasting successes for the town- funds to purchase and outfit a ship and sailed tion as secretary to Special Agent in Charge ship. She was a supervisor when in 1994 the where she received numerous accolades for to America. He joined the American forces Township finalized the purchase of the prop- and became a lifelong friend of General her exceptional job performance. Throughout erty from the estate of Elizabeth Snodgrass her years of service Mrs. Norworth has not George Washington. His enthusiasm for the that preserved the last large area of open cause of liberty and his courage in battle won only become a highly respected employee at space in Lower Southampton. In September the Bureau but she has become the embodi- him the admiration and friendship of soldiers, 1996, the Board of Supervisors established officers, and statesmen. ment of what a public servant should be. the Playwicki Farm Foundation and at its first Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues The youngest major general in the American meeting, Sue was elected president. She to join me today in thanking ‘‘Betty’’ Norworth army, Lafayette made a significant contribution served in that capacity ever since. Her work for her 60 years of service, sacrifice, and con- to the defeat of the British forces under Gen- was selfless as she strived to improve her tinued commitment to the United States. township. She was extremely dedicated to her eral Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of f Yorktown, VA, in 1781. Lafayette also accom- various roles in the community which has ben- plished much as a diplomat, persuading the efited greatly thanks to her efforts. TRIBUTE TO THE 50TH JUBILEE OF Governors of independent colonies to provide Her strong leadership started long before SISTER JOANNE CHIAVERINI food and supplies to a poorly clothed and the Board of Supervisors. In the 1970s, she starving Continental Army. He lobbied vigor- started the story hour at the Southampton HON. DALE E. KILDEE Township library and served as a member of ously with the French court for more troops OF MICHIGAN the library board. She was also a founding and ships for the American cause. The com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the ‘‘Friends of Lower South- mitments he secured from France ultimately Wednesday, September 5, 2007 forced England to sue for peace. ampton Library’’ and the 2007 chairperson of the Bucks County Planning Commission. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Lafayette returned to France and continued Sue’s commitment to hard work and public to pay tribute to Sister Joanne Chiaverini as his campaign for liberty. His involvement in the service earned her the high esteem of those she celebrates her 50th Jubilee as a Sister French Revolution caused his persecution by around her. Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A radicals on both sides. Imprisoned for 5 years Sue was an advocate for her community, in- celebration will be held on Sunday, September in Prussia and Austria, his fame brought spiring others to become leaders and devote 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flint, worldwide pressure for his release. As Lafay- time to their community in the way that she Michigan. ette’s popularity grew, his views on liberty, reli- did. Sue is owed a debt of gratitude for her Sister Joanne Chiaverini began her work gious tolerance, and the abolition of slavery many years of service. with the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate became widespread. Madam Speaker, Susanne McKeon’s legacy Heart of Mary as an educator and worked in as a community leader is one her husband, Lafayette’s popularity in America culminated that capacity for 15 years, earning her Masters children and grandchildren can be proud to with President Monroe issuing an invitation in of Education in Theology from Marygrove Col- carry on. Sue will be remembered for her de- 1824 for the general to visit the young country lege during this time. Her work involved pre- votion, selflessness and commitment to the and witness the development of this experi- paring children for the sacraments. Often she residents of Lower Southampton Township in ment in democracy. His status as one of the would teach the parents as well as the chil- Bucks County, PA. last surviving members of the revolutionary dren. With a desire to work with the poor and leadership gave communities a reason to host f disadvantaged, Sister Joanne developed her elaborate receptions, dances, and ceremonies PERSONAL EXPLANATION talent for inner city ministry working during the in his honor. 1960s at St. Agnes Parish in the heart of De- troit and she worked with Father Bill Madam Speaker, in 1825, the citizens of HON. TED POE Cunningham when he founded Focus Hope OF TEXAS Fayetteville, NC, were honored by a 2-day after the 1967 riots. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visit from the famous French proponent of lib- Sister Joanne became a certified social erty, Marquis de Lafayette. In a speech of wel- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 worker in 1973. Working in the Flint area she come, Judge John D. Toomer proclaimed, Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, due to other has counseled parents and children caught in ‘‘Never, never can we forget the youthful congressional business, I unfortunately missed the nightmare of substance abuse, worked as stranger who, in the darkest hour of adversity, recorded votes on the House floor on Tues- a volunteer probation officer, worked coordi- so generously flew to our succour, and so gal- day, September 4, 2007. nating the religious education of parents, cat- lantly fought the battle of freedom.’’ Marquis Had I been able to vote that day, I would echists, and students. She was a pioneering de Lafayette was a man who fought for our have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 847 and member of the Flint Interfaith Alliance and great Nation and left his mark on North Caro- ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 848 and ‘‘yes’’ on brought the Project ARAB to parishes through- lina, America, and the world. rollcall vote No. 849. out the Diocese of Lansing.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1799 After spending 30 days on an Ignatian re- Act; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 847, On Motion to Sus- Fiske will celebrate 60 years on Washington treat, Sister Joanne was inspired to co-found pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Mi- radio—30 of those years at public radio station the St. Francis Prayer Center with Father Phil nority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless WAMU. It is my great pleasure to congratulate Schmitter. The Center is dedicated to pro- Technology Opportunity Act. Fred on the occasion of his anniversary and viding a place of quiet and contemplation. The on his long and very distinguished career on f Center has moved 3 times to better serve the the Washington airwaves. poor and at risk population. Her work on be- IN RECOGNITION OF NINEL SEGAL A New York City native, Fred Fiske got his half of the disadvantaged has earned Sister start in radio as a child actor in the 1930s. Joanne numerous awards including: Woman HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY While in high school, he performed in radio of the Year by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, plays for The Magic of Speech on NBC, and the Groundwork ‘‘Christian Discipleship’’ OF NEW YORK in such dramas as ‘‘The Farmer Takes a Award from the Sisters of the Immaculate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wife’’ with William Holden and ‘‘Green God- Heart of Mary, the Center for Environmental Wednesday, September 5, 2007 desses’’ with Ronald Coleman. During the Justice Award from the Flint Chapter of the summer season, he worked the ‘‘Borscht Belt’’ NAACP. Along with Father Schmitter, she has Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I am most in the Catskills with up-and-coming actors also received the Citizens Participation Award pleased to recognize the outstanding contribu- Danny Kaye and Betty Garrett. tions of a beloved constituent of mine, Ninel for 20 years of ministry in public housing, and After graduating from Brooklyn College with Segal, and to insert in the RECORD the testi- the Dr. Albert Wheeler ‘‘Seeker of Justice’’ a bachelor’s degree in speech and drama, Award from the Diocese of Lansing. monial presented to Ninel by Rabbi Paul B. Silton of Temple Israel in Albany, New York: Fred put his radio career on hold and enlisted Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During World War resentatives to join me in congratulating Sister On this Shabbat Korach, Rosh Kodesh II, he served as an aerial gunner and a radio Joanne Chiaverini as she celebrates her Gold- Tammuz, the 30th of Sivan 5767, cor- responding to the 16th of June 2007, we, the operator in the 8th Air Force. Fiske flew 30 en Jubilee as a Sister Servant of the Immacu- missions over France and Germany as part of late Heart of Mary and wish her the best in the friends of Ninel Segal, are privileged to join together at Temple Israel of Albany, New a B–24 crew, and brought home a Distin- coming years. York to honor her as she prepares to cele- guished Flying Cross and 4 Air Medals. His f brate her 28th wedding anniversary with her squadron leader was Colonel Jimmy Stewart. beloved Charles. IN REMEMBRANCE OF VIVIAN After the war, Fred was discharged on Sep- To you, Leah bat Alter v’Braina, we say: tember 20, 1945, and returned to New York, CANTRELL Thank you for the inspiring example you have created for all of us; the example of where he taught high school and earned a love and devotion to the Jewish people and master’s degree in speech and education at HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH to the leaders and citizens of our great coun- Columbia University. After teaching high OF OHIO try. As a teacher you devoted yourself to the school speech and drama for a year, he re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education of your students at the Sholem sumed his radio career as a free-lance actor Aleichem Folkschule in Mount Vernon, New on soap operas, plays, and nighttime shows. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 York. You served as director of the Speakers In 1947, he moved to Washington, DC and on Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Bureau and as a program associate for the September 27, 1947, he landed a job with National Committee for Labor Israel. You today to remember Vivian Cantrell, and to cel- served as a volunteer for Congressman MI- WOL radio, then part of the Mutual Broad- ebrate her tireless devotion to her community, CHAEL R. MCNULTY for 16 years and received casting System. The station later became her faith, and to justice. Vivian passed away Congressional Recognition for your indefati- WWDC. after a battle with cancer, but her spirit will live gable efforts to help so many people in the Fred provided live coverage of the presi- on in the people and organizations fortunate community. While working for Congressman dential inaugurations of Harry Truman and enough to have known her. MCNULTY, you had the opportunity to meet Dwight Eisenhower, and he also covered polit- presidents of many countries. Vivian never passed up an opportunity to ical conventions, state funerals, elections and challenge the status quo. She was an out- A Zionist for years, you have supported Israel with devotion and loyalty. Your con- other historic events. During the 1950s, he spoken civil rights advocate, and frequently cern for the perpetuation of your Jewish her- hosted a midday radio music program fea- could be found advocating for equal treatment itage has been constant and consistent. turing the pop music of the day—he became for all school children or lending her voice to In the years to come, may God continue to Washington’s highest rated radio music host. community organizations. Vivian was an en- bless you and your beloved Charles with And, in the 1960s, he hosted a morning show gaged citizen; not only was she active in polit- vigor of body and mind so that you can work on WWDC and wrote a weekly music column ical campaigns, but she demanded account- in His vineyard, performing deeds of loving for Washington’s Daily News called ‘‘Fiske’s ability from those candidates to ensure that kindness for all who are privileged to meet Discs.’’ the community got the attention it deserved. you. May God crown your life with honor and achievement. May He fill your heart with In 1970, Fred became host of Empathy, a Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join love of neighbor and concern for the welfare call-in talk show on WWDC, which later be- me in remembering Vivian Cantrell, for a life of all people. May He grant you a satisfying came The Fred Fiske Show. For 7 years, it spent in service to the community. May Viv- religious life in this sanctuary of the House was the only talk radio program in Wash- ian’s humor, strength, and zeal for justice live of Israel. ington. When WWDC changed formats in on in all those who knew her. On behalf of the entire Temple Israel fam- 1977, Fiske brought his program to the public ily, Mazel Tov. f radio audience at WAMU, where he kept lively f and interesting conversation going for the next PERSONAL EXPLANATION 10 years. In 1987, he retired from the rigors of MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS hosting 5 nights a week and moved the show HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON FOR FRED FISKE ON THE OCCA- to Saturday mornings, where it became Fred SION OF HIS 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS Fiske Saturday. Since 1995, Fiske has served ON THE WASHINGTON AIR- as WAMU’s senior commentator, and he can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAVES—30 YEARS ON WAMU 88.5 still be heard every week on Metro Connec- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 tion. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN On a personal note, I want to thank Fred Madam Speaker, on September 5, 2007, I OF MARYLAND Fiske for his thoughtful and trenchant political was unavoidably detained from the House IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES analysis and commentary. His refreshing in- Chamber. sights always challenge our community and Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Had I been present I would have voted: our country to constantly improve and be the ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall 849, On Motion to Instruct Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, as the best we can be. Conferees, College Cost Reduction Act of Representative of the 8th District of Maryland, On behalf of the residents of my District, I 2007; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 848, On Motion to Sus- I am delighted to have as one of my constitu- extend my congratulations to Fred and send pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, ents Fred Fiske, the senior commentator for him my best wishes as he continues his out- Microloan Amendments and Modernization WAMU 88.5. On September 27, 2007, Fred standing career in radio.

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Dad proved Wednesday, September 5, 2007 obliged to work during summers. One sum- that he still had the skill to produce a first Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise mer, my grandfather had gotten him a job rate paper. today to pay tribute to one of my constituents hauling pulp wood. Apparently, the heavy My dad was diagnosed with skin cancer in labor under the summer Texas sun did not Ms. Elizabeth Arnold of Castle Rock, Colo- March. By the time of the diagnosis, the can- sit well with him. Dad came home exhausted cer had already spread in the area of his rado, who will attend a People to People and covered in sweat and told his mother neck and lymph nodes. While not imme- World Leadership Forum in 2008. Her out- that it was his intention to get a job where diately life threatening, treatment required standing academic merits and communal in- ‘‘I have to wear a suit every day.’’ Appar- a combination of radiation and chemo- volvement have laid a solid foundation of indi- ently, no one expects you to sweat when therapy. At no time was he in pain and dad vidual integrity and dedication: both character- you’re in a suit. went into work at the paper every day until istics of a qualified leader. I am honored to That reporters wear suits must have almost the very end. Eventually the treat- represent such a promising young woman. played some part in his calculations. While ment weakened him enough so that his kid- his mother wanted him to be a preacher, he Created in 1956, the People to People Pro- neys failed and the extra stress on his body managed to avoid this while still maintain- made it impossible for him to recover from gram is an educational travel program dedi- ing her love and support. Dad graduated pneumonia and septic shock. cated to fostering leadership potential in youth from Marshall High School and went on to Ever since I was a boy and my dad started worldwide. People to People has helped more earn his journalism degree at East Texas working at the Easterner—and later the than 200,000 students and professionals de- State University. ETSU is now affiliated Loudoun Independent, we knew that he was velop their leadership skills based upon with Texas A&M University and known as not to be bothered on Mondays and Tues- Dwight D. Eisenhower’s belief that ‘‘people Texas A&M-Commerce. That my dad retro- days. The paper goes to the printer on can make a difference where governments actively became an Aggie is an irony that Wednesday morning, so you have to work only Texans will understand. until everything is done. My dad died on a cannot.’’ This unique interaction and exposure After graduation, he went off to work at Wednesday morning. I don’t go much for will enable Ms. Arnold to gain a greater under- the San Angelo Standard-Times as a re- symbolism in life, but I wonder at it. Tues- standing and insider’s perspective of Wash- porter. During this period, dad was drafted day is over and your labors are complete. On ington, DC. into the army. His active duty lasted for 18 Wednesday, you can sleep in and rest—then Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to months, where he served as a specialist at get ready to start all over again. acknowledge one of Colorado’s own. Please Fort Knox, Fort Hood, and Fort Carson. As a In retrospect I do feel blessed to have had join me in congratulating Ms. Arnold and wish- ‘soldier-of my acquaintance’ recalled it, the John Geddie in my life for so long. More closest he ever came to combat was throwing ing her the best in her future endeavors. than that, I’m thankful for those last a stick at a passing helicopter. months we had together. Having been des- f Dad stayed at the San Angelo Standard- ignated as his driver/companion for all med- Times for several years. During this time, he PERSONAL EXPLANATION ical trips, I was able to spend almost every started dating another reporter at the day with him for the last three months. As paper—Shannon LaNelle Harris. The pair people get older, sometimes they forget why HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON married and the marriage lasted for 44 years. they love their parents. Those last three Not long after they were married, the young OF IDAHO months reminded me. couple adopted their first needlenose dog. As Dad had something of a mantra when the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regular readers know, it was the first of conversation turned to his health or poten- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 many. tial dangers. He’d raise his hand, tilt his From 1962–1972, dad worked for the Dallas Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, on rollcall head and say, ‘‘Don’t worry about me. I’ve Morning News. He was among the reporters had a good life.’’ He said it in a light way, No. 849, the motion to instruct conferees on to cover the assassination of President John but something in his tone inevitably ended H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of F. Kennedy and the murder of Lee Harvey the conversation. While incredibly frus- 2007, I was unavoidably detained and unable Oswald. Later, he covered the appeals proc- trating at the time, it’s a comfort to us now. ess of Jack Ruby. Originally a believer in the to vote. f Had I been present, I would have voted Warren Report and the single bullet theory, he was less certain as time went on. When ‘‘aye.’’ IN RECOGNITION OF FIRST asked about a conspiracy, he said ‘I just LIEUTENANT JONATHAN W. EDDS f don’t know.’ In 1972, he became the Washington Bureau REMEMBERING JOHN JAY GEDDIE Chief for the Dallas Morning News, covering HON. MIKE ROGERS both state and national news until 1981. Dur- OF ALABAMA ing this period, Dad covered the political HON. FRANK R. WOLF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scene in depth, being among the very first to OF VIRGINIA break the story of President Richard Nixon’s Wednesday, September 5, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resignation. He covered both the Democratic Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 and Republican conventions of 1976 and 1980, as well as the campaign trips of President 1Lt. Jonathan W. Edds of White Pigeon, MI, Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I want to bring George H.W. Bush and Howard Baker. was killed during an lED attack in Baghdad, to the attention of the House the recent pass- After leaving the Dallas Morning News, he Iraq, on August 17, 2007. Jonathan was as- ing of a former Senate staffer and reporter, became administrative assistant to Con- signed to the Headquarters Company, 2nd John Jay Geddie, of Sterling, Virginia, in my gressman Abraham ’Chick’ Kazen (D–TX) Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 3rd Infantry congressional district. I knew John for more and later served as a speechwriter for the Division based in Fort Benning, GA. First Lieu- than 15 years and always enjoyed reading his U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and tenant Edds and his wife Laura resided in weekly columns. He died August 22, 2007, at Public Works, serving closely with Senator Phenix City, AL. Lloyd Bentsen (D–TX). During this time, dad Inova Fairfax Hospital of kidney failure and also began working as the Editor of the Words cannot express the sense of sadness pneumonia related to the treatment of cancer. Loudoun Easterner, a small direct-mail we have for his family and the gratitude our He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shan- newspaper in Loudoun County. He eventu- country feels for his service. First Lieutenant non LaNelle Geddie of Sterling; a son, John L. ally retired from Washington to pursue this Edds, like other brave men and women who Geddie of Reston, and a brother Michael full-time. Very few people are able to do have served in uniform, died serving not just Geddie of Kilgore, Texas. what they love for so long. the United States, but the entire cause of lib- Below is an excerpt of remarks read at his Under his stewardship, the Loudoun East- erty. Indeed, like those who have served be- erner gained a loyal following in Sterling funeral last week in Leesburg. Written by his and the surrounding areas. His unique per- fore him, he was a true American. son, these words truly capture who John was spective and humor made him a fixture in We will forever hold him closely in our and what was important to him. the county. Working with Publisher Beth hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of Certainly, most of the people here are most Miller was a great experience for dad. The his family as a remembrance of his bravery familiar with dad through his work here at pair of them could be seen lunching every and willingness to serve our Nation. Thank

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Madam Speaker, I rise in The bill provides resources to States and lo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memory of my friend John Boething, who died calities to help their residents improve the effi- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 August 11 at 89 years young. ciency of their homes, as well as make public It would be easier to list what J.B. didn’t ac- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I would like investments in energy-efficiency, transpor- complish in his life than to list what he did. A to state for the record my position on the fol- tation and research. college student at age 16, J.B. bicycled across The bill works across sectors and tech- lowing votes I missed due to reasons beyond Europe and explored South America as part of nologies, across governmental and private my control. On Monday, September 4, 2007, I was his master’s thesis; was a U.S. Army captain sector lines, and in both residential and com- tending to personal matters and thus missed during World War II, serving in the Pacific mercial settings to reduce our Nation’s de- rollcall votes 847, 848, 849. Had I been Theater; wrote a sports column; and was a pendence on fossil fuels. In a word, Mr. present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on all freelance cartoonist for the New Yorker and Speaker, the approach taken by this bill is votes. other publications. comprehensive. I want to highlight two provi- But it was as one of the founding fathers of sions in the bill that I think are particularly im- f the wholesale horticulture industry that J.B. portant. TRIBUTE TO MR. MYRON K. made his public mark. He founded Boething First, this legislation will increase the tax KUNKA Treeland Farms as a retail operation on 35 credit for alternative refueling property from 30 acres in Woodland Hills, CA, in 1952, and percent to 50 percent, and extend the credit HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT grew it into one of the largest and most suc- through 2010. Nearly everyone agrees that OF MARYLAND cessful wholesale nurseries in California. biofuels such as E85 are an increasingly im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, Boething Treeland Farms grows trees portant component of our Nation’s evolving and shrubs on about 800 acres across the energy strategy. Real progress has been Wednesday, September 5, 2007 State. made in recent years to spur use of alternative Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Madam Speak- Not bad, considering J.B. knew little about transportation fuels, and U.S. automakers er, I rise today to honor the career of Mr. the tree business when he started on money have made significant investments to bring Myron K. Kunka. Having served his country for he borrowed from his father. flex-fuel vehicles to market. But we need to 32 years, he retired from the Federal service J.B.’s success can be ascribed to him being speed the deployment of E85 pumps. This bill on September 1, 2007. His record of achieve- the epitome of a people person. He had a does just that. ment during this period reflects great credit wonderful sense of humor and, for all his suc- Next, this legislation provides incentives for upon himself and upon the organizations with cesses, still lived in the house he built in manufacturers to produce washing machines, which he has served. Woodland Hills and added onto as his family refrigerators and dishwashers that push the Mr. Kunka began his Federal career as a grew. Having sought the advice of other nurs- boundaries of energy and water efficiency, budget analyst at Letterkenny Army Depot, erymen when starting Boething Treeland and to build them in the United States. Reduc- Chambersburg, PA, on August 1975 after re- Farms, he freely gave advice later to others in ing the energy or water usage of a washing ceiving a master’s degree in public administra- the business—including those who started machine may seem like a small thing, but over tion from the University of Pittsburgh. He has with him and went on to be competitors. time and across millions of households, these served in successive financial management While personable and fair, J.B. also main- incentives will produce remarkable reductions positions within the Department of Defense. tained high standards and expected the best in energy and water usage, and consumers These assignments include: 7th Signal Com- from his employees. With his motivation and will save money on their utility bills. mand, Ft Richie, MD; Headquarters United example, they rarely disappointed. Finally, I think it is unfortunate that so many States Army, Telecommunications Center, The J.B. also supported the American Red of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle Pentagon; Headquarters Army Material Com- Cross, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Doc- are opposing this package because it takes mand, Alexandria, VA; On-Site Inspection tors Without Borders, and Pepperdine Univer- back just a few of the most outrageous tax Agency Dulles, VA; and Defense Threat Re- sity. He served on the Board of Directors of breaks for the oil and gas industry. Our work duction Agency (DTRA), Ft Belvoir, VA. Sunset Magazine and for many years spon- in this House is about priorities, and the dif- Mr. Kunka joined the ranks of the Senior sored a lecture through the Center for Con- ference in priorities on this bill could not be Executive Service on November 7, 1999, servation Biology at Stanford University. more clear. I urge all of my colleagues to sup- when he was appointed to serve as the Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues will port this responsible legislation. Comptroller, Director of Resource Manage- join me in remembering J.B. and his contribu- f ment, and finally the Associate Director of the tions to horticulture and to all who knew him, Business Enterprise for DTRA. and in offering our condolences to his wife of CONGRATULATING MR. EVAN Mr. Kunka received numerous awards and 54 years, Susan; their daughters, Sally Paint- BALOGH decorations for his outstanding public service. er, Haydi Danielson, Cathy Pherson, and Marji The significant awards include: the Director’s Boething; their six grandchildren; and his ex- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Award for Achievement in Equal Employment tended family and wealth of friends. OF COLORADO Opportunity, 1997; On-Site Inspection Agency f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Exceptional Civilian Service Medal, 1998; the Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Department of Defense Meritorious Civilian RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EN- Service Medal, 2000; and the Presidential ERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise Rank Award—Meritorious Executive, 2003. OF 2007 today to pay tribute to one of my constituents As Mr. Kunka brings closure to this chapter Mr. Evan Balogh of Morrison, Colorado, who of his Federal career as a public servant, he SPEECH OF will attend a People to People World Leader- begins a new chapter serving the public as the HON. SANDER M. LEVIN ship Forum in 2008. His outstanding academic associate dean of the Paul H. Nitze School of OF MICHIGAN merits and communal involvement have laid a Advanced International Studies at Johns Hop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solid foundation of individual integrity and kins University. dedication: both characteristics of a qualified Madam Speaker, I am honored to ask my Saturday, August 4, 2007 leader. I am honored to represent such a colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise In strong promising young man. Myron K. Kunka on his retirement from Fed- support of the Renewable Energy and Energy Created in 1956, the People to People Pro- eral service. He epitomizes the dedication and Conservation Tax Act. gram is an educational travel program dedi- professionalism that makes our Federal Gov- This legislation provides a balanced, re- cated to fostering leadership potential in youth ernment a model all over the world. sponsible and long-term approach to address- worldwide. People to People has helped more

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Eisenhower’s belief that ‘‘people the Minority Serving Institution Digital and service on behalf of the United States, and to can make a difference where governments Wireless Technology Opportunity Act, I would offer our thanks and our deepest sympathy to cannot.’’ This unique interaction and exposure have voted ‘‘aye’’. the family of this warrior, who gave the last full will enable Mr. Balogh to gain a greater under- Had I been present for rollcall No. 848 on measure of devotion to our nation and the standing and insider’s perspective of Wash- suspending the rules and passing H.R. 3020, United States Army. ington, DC. the Microloan Amendments and Modernization f Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to Act, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. acknowledge one of Colorado’s own. Please Had I been present for rollcall No. 849 on TRIBUTE TO MITRE CORPORATION join me in congratulating Mr. Balogh and wish- the Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA ing him the best in his future endeavors. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, f I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. OF ALABAMA RECOGNIZING THE ISMAILI f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOLDEN JUBILEE ARMY SERGENT GARRETT I. MCLEAD; SOUTH TEXAN LOST IN Wednesday, September 5, 2007 HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON IRAQ Mr. CRAMER. Madam Speaker, 5 years OF TEXAS ago I rose to thank the MITRE Corporation for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ nearly two decades of outstanding work in Wednesday, September 5, 2007 OF TEXAS Huntsville, Alabama. Today, I proudly rise once again to congratulate its employees on Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their 25th anniversary in our community. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Wednesday, September 5, 2007 MITRE operates federally funded research Dallas Shia Imami Nizari Ismaili Muslim Com- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, since this and development centers that provide govern- munity for reaching a Golden Jubilee landmark House last met, another South Texan from the ment agencies with systems engineering, re- on July 11, 2007. Coastal Bend area has fallen in battle in Iraq, search and development, and information As a prominent community, the Ismailis and I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- technology support. MITRE first opened its of- have contributed largely to the cultural diver- oring this life lost in the service of our nation. fice in Huntsville in 1982 with only one em- sity and economic development in Texas. Army SGT Garrett I. McLead, 23, from ployee, but has steadily grown to 56 employ- Under the guidance of His Highness the Aga Rockport, Texas, was assigned to the 2nd ees. Khan, the Ismailis are represented in the fields Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry MITRE has provided objective expertise, of engineering, science, medicine, education, Division, Schofield Barracks, in Hawaii. While analysis, and support to the Army’s Aviation and entrepreneurship. many people across the nation were starting In 1967, the first international non-profit in- and Missile Defense Command, the Missile school, enjoying vacation, or just taking ad- Defense Agency, NASA, and other programs stitution ofthe Ismailis was established by the vantage of the last weeks before Labor Day, Aga Khan in Europe. Since then the Aga Khan at Redstone Arsenal and throughout North Sgt. McLead was killed on August 22, 2007, in Alabama. MITRE’s Huntsville site is the Cor- Development Network has grown into nine a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a night agencies, globally representing the fields of poration’s primary center of expertise for the mission 180 miles north of Baghdad, in Department of Defense’s Battle Management micro finance, education, economic develop- Multaka, Iraq, near the city of Kirkuk. ment, health, and cultural preservation. Command, Control, Communications and In- Sergeant McLead is survived by his parents, telligence (BM/C3I) program. These agencies have created 300 schools Patrick and Patty, and by the larger family of in the world, educating 62,000 students and On Monday, August 13, 2007, the employ- Aransas Pass and San Patricio County in ees of MITRE gathered to celebrate their 25th employing 5,000 staff. It has opened 200 South Texas. health centers, caring for nearly 2 million and anniversary in North Alabama. I rise today to Madam Speaker, each time we lose a sol- join in their celebration and wish them many employing nearly 10,000 staff It has also dier—a member of our American family—we opened a university in Central Asia, trans- more years of success. lose a little piece of ourselves. Each time, it is f formed a park in Egypt, and continues to raise just unbearable. Let me tell you more about funds for the poor through an annual world- this noble patriot who gave the last full meas- PERSONAL EXPLANATION wide Partnership Walk. ure of devotion to the nation he loved. The Ismailis are devoted to improving the Sergeant McLead drew his strength from his circumstances and opportunities for the poor HON. GENE TAYLOR faith, and was a natural athlete, excelling in around the world. The Aga Khan Development OF MISSISSIPPI surfing, tennis and soccer while he was in Network serves as a catalyst for these en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES high school. He also played the saxophone in deavors. Their mandates range ITom edu- his high school band. He had a winning smile Wednesday, September 5, 2007 cation and health to structural design, disaster and a talent for life. Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, yesterday, reduction, development, and renewal of his- He was an adventure seeker, tempered by on September 4, 2007, I was unavoidably de- toric cities. the national shock of 9–11. The searing pain On behalf of the 30th Congressional District tained in my congressional district as a result of the attack moved him from happy-go-lucky of Texas, I am honored to congratulate the of a mechanical problem which prevented the teenager to a determined warrior at warp Ismaili Community on their Golden Jubilee. departure of my scheduled flight from Gulfport, speed. He deferred a dream of modeling or Their efforts towards global humanitarianism MS. Unfortunately, I missed rollcall votes 847, acting when our nation was attacked on 9–11, make them an invaluable member of the Dal- 848 and 849. Had I been present, I would and the country called all patriots for service las area. have voted ‘‘yea’’ on each of the rollcall votes. in the U.S. military. f f Rather than opting for Hollywood, his hand- PERSONAL EXPLANATION some face was assigned to Afghanistan in RECOGNIZING MAYOR FRANK service of finding and tracking down the terror- ORTIS OF PEMBROKE PINES, HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON ists who attacked the United States. Iraq was FLORIDA OF ILLINOIS soon opened as a second war, and he served the nation in uniform in Iraq as well. He was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ close to coming home, but his tour was ex- OF FLORIDA Wednesday, September 5, 2007 tended. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Everyone in the greater South Texas com- unfortunately last night, September 4, 2007, I munity will miss him, but nobody will miss him Wednesday, September 5, 2007 was unable to cast my votes on H.R. 694, like his family. We mourn with this family; we Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam H.R. 3020, and the Motion to Instruct Con- lift up our broken hearts in gratitude to his Speaker, public service is among the most ferees on H.R. 2669 and wish the record to family, and we all want to see our soldiers noble and demanding of professions; and ex- reflect my intentions had I been able to vote. come home from these wars. cellence in the delivery of public service helps

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He he worked as Vice President of Clinical Re- his father and other stockholders in 1982. was elected to the Pembroke Pines City Com- search for AstraZeneca, Vice President for As president and chief executive officer of mission in 1996, served as Vice Mayor in Medical and Scientific Affairs at Home Lumber Company, Joe has been re- 1998 and 2002, and was elected Mayor in AstraPharmaceuticals, Director of Clinical Re- sponsible for an overwhelming expansion of 2004. search for Gastroenterology and Executive Di- Mayor Ortis has also been elected President rector for Medical Sciences at Astra Merck, the business. While Joe is quick to credit his of the Broward League of Cities for the 2005– and Vice President and global head of clinical outstanding staff for the company’s success, it 2006 term of office, appointed to the National research and development with Merck KGaA is undoubtedly Joe’s leadership, as well as his League of Cities Information Technologies and its U.S. subsidiary EMD Pharmaceuticals. knowledge of, passion for, and commitment to Steering Committee in 1999 and, as of No- Since coming to Johnson & Johnson, Dr. his trade, that has been the catalyst for such vember 2005, serves as Chair on that com- Neil has worked in several roles to help de- improvements. Since taking over the reins, mittee. He was elected to serve on the United velop their research program. In fact, he Joe has spearheaded several major expan- States Conference of Mayors Advisory Board played a substantial role in development of sions, including the addition of a new lumber- in June 2006. INVEGA, a new medicine for schizophrenia yard in Stevensville, Michigan, the relocation Other community involvement includes his approved in December 2006, as well as many of its main facility from Dyer, Indiana, to 2002 election to the Florida League of Cities other important drugs. He also a member of Crown Point, Indiana, which is where Joe now Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board, a the Board of the J&J Development Corpora- resides, and a new manufacturing facility in 2003 appointment to serve on the Florida tion and Vice Chair of the Pharmaceutical Re- Michigan City, Indiana. However, these expan- League of Cities Resolutions Committee, and search and Manufacturers Association sions, while quite impressive, do not appear to service on the Florida League of Cities Fed- (PhRMA) Science and Regulatory Committee, be the end of the company’s growth. These eral Action Strike Team (FAST). In 2006 he as well as a member of the PhRMA Founda- new additions, paired with Home Lumber was elected First Vice President of the Florida tion Board. Company, have now become the Lumberplus League of Cities after serving as the League’s Dr. Neil also has a distinguished career in Companies. Throughout his tenure, Joe has Second Vice President in 2005. In August medical academia, currently serving as a not lost sight of the goals of his father and 2007 he was installed as President of the Flor- member of the Board of Trustees for the Uni- grandfather, as he has continued to build and ida League of Cities and served as Chair of versity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- improve northwest Indiana by developing over the Florida League of Cities’ Resolutions Com- sey. He has held a number of academic posts 1,000 commercial and industrial properties mittee at the 2007 FLC Annual Conference. at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research in throughout Lake County. He garnered recognition from the Florida Toronto, the University of Iowa College of Aside from his business, Joe has always League of Cities by receiving the Cities of Ex- Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania. made it a point to give back to the community cellence Mayor of the Year Award in 2006. Furthermore, he has written more than 50 through his involvement with various service Other civic involvement includes his 1994, scholarly articles and book chapters. organizations, including: the Crown Point appointment by Governor Chiles to the On October 17th, at the 2007 Lifetime of Community Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Broward Community College Board of Trust- Caring Gala, the American Geriatrics Society ees where he served as Chairman, his service will present Dr. Neil with the 2007 Discovery and the Carmelite Home for Girls. Not only as President of the Florida State Council of Award for ‘‘his outstanding business, civic and has he been active in these endeavors, but he Machinists and Aerospace Workers, President philanthropic leadership, and for Johnson & has also taken a leadership role, serving on of the Broward County AFL–CIO, Secretary/ Johnson’s commitment to the well-being of several of their executive committees and ad- Treasurer on the Broward County Workforce older adults, their families and the commu- visory boards. Furthermore, Joe has been ac- One Development Board, service on the Exec- nities in which they live.’’ The American Geri- tive in the economic and educational develop- utive Board of the Broward County Red Cross, atrics Society is an organization of more than ment of his community through his service in the United Way of Broward County and the 6,700 health professionals devoted to improv- several capacities, including: president of the Executive Board for the Special Olympics of ing the health, independence, and quality of Dyer Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of the Broward. life for people as they age. I join them as they Dyer Economic Development Steering Com- Clearly this is a man who is committed to a honor a fellow medical professional for his life- mittee, president of the Dyer Economic Devel- community, ensuring its residents have a high time of work helping seniors and, indeed, peo- opment Committee, treasurer of the Lake Cen- quality of life. With that said Madam Speaker, ple of all ages, live longer, healthier lives. tral Multi-District School Building Corporation, I am honored to pay tribute to mayor Frank f and as a member of the Purdue University Ortis, for his immeasurable dedication to the Calumet Chancellor’s Advisory Committee. TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH BECKMAN City of Pembroke Pines. For his service and his commitment to im- f proving northwest Indiana, both economically HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY and socially, Joe has received many acco- COMMENDING DR. GARRY A. NEIL, OF INDIANA lades throughout the years. Joe was the re- 2007 DISCOVERY AWARDEE FOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cipient of the 2005 NLBMA Award for Excel- THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SO- lence in Human Resources and the 2006 CIETY Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Business Investment Award by the Michigan Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with City Economic Development Corporation. pleasure that I stand before you today to rec- HON. SCOTT GARRETT Quite an impressive accomplishment, in 2001, ognize and congratulate Mr. Joseph Beckman OF NEW JERSEY Joe was also named the Northwest Indiana as he celebrates an extraordinary milestone, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Small Business Person of the Year and Indi- the 100th anniversary of his company, Home ana Small Business Person of the Year, a dis- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Lumber Company, headquartered in Crown tinction that earned him recognition from Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Point, Indiana. To commemorate this special President George W. Bush at a White House Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. Garry A. occasion, an anniversary celebration took reception. Neil, group president of Johnson & Johnson place on Friday, August 24, 2007, at the Ava- Pharmaceutical Research & Development, for lon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana. Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you his extraordinary contributions to advancing A fifth-generation family-owned business, and my other distinguished colleagues join me the health and well-being of American seniors. Home Lumber Company was co-founded by in honoring and congratulating Joseph Beck- Dr. Neil has had a long and distinguished Joe’s great-grandfather in 1907. After grad- man and his team on the 100th anniversary of career in medical research. After graduating uating from Indiana University in 1971, Joe Home Lumber Company. Joseph and the en- from the University of Saskatchewan College worked outside the company for a brief period tire staff at Home Lumber Company are to be of Medicine, he performed his post-graduate before returning to the company in 1973 as a commended for their dedication to improving training in internal medicine and gastro- manager in manufacturing, a position he northwest Indiana.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION bined efforts of many, was the completion of Keppel AMFELS designs, builds and repairs a new Veteran’s Memorial built at Veteran’s ships, barges, and offshore drilling rigs; they HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Park in Yuma, Colorado. Fully paid for with also fabricate steel pressure vessels, all of OF CALIFORNIA private donations, it was dedicated this past which represents a dynamic and important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 4, 2007 to a large crowd of proud Amer- component of the industrial complex at the ican citizens. Port of Brownsville, located at the front door of Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Jimmie White comes from the heartland of North American trade. Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I was un- America and when the time came for him to Madam Speaker and colleagues, I ask you able to make the following roll call votes on serve, he volunteered. When time came for to join me in wishing CY Ho the very best as September 4, 2007: him to sacrifice, he did so without question. he moves on, leaving many good friends here H.R. 694, the Minority Serving Institution When the call came for him to hoist the colors in South Texas as he continues his work back Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity of this nation, not on the battlefield around the in Singapore. Act. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and globe, but in the heart and soul of his commu- f Pass, a Amended, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ nity, Jimmie White served Yuma County and H.R. 3020, the Microloan Amendments and the State of Colorado well. Our precious vet- THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN Modernization Act. On Motion to Suspend the erans are heroes who have left their homes to CHARLES VANIK Rules and Pass, as Amended, I would have defend our nation, and then returned to be voted ‘‘aye.’’ valued members of their communities, show- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act ing their children and grandchildren how to live OF FLORIDA of 2007. On Motion to Instruct Conferees, I meaningful lives of service. I want to take this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ brief moment to honor Jimmie White for the Wednesday, September 5, 2007 f sacrifices that he made and his continued commitment to all of those who serve our Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, IN HONOR OF JIMMIE WHITE great nation in the profession of arms. I ap- just before Congress returned to session this plaud Jimmie for his courage and selfless week, our Nation lost a gentleman who served HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE dedication to duty. Jimmie truly is the embodi- with distinction in this body for 26 years and OF COLORADO ment of all the values that have molded Amer- whose name became forever associated with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica into the great nation it is today. May God the human rights struggle in the former Soviet Union. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 bless Jimmie and his family, may God bless our precious veterans, and may God bless Congressman Charles Vanik served his Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise America. constituents of the Cleveland, OH, area from today to honor a true American hero, Jimmie 1955 to 1981. In 1968, he voluntarily gave up f White from Yuma, Colorado. Jimmie volun- his seat in a district that had become primarily teered to serve in the United States Military in CY HO African-American to allow my good friend and the late 1960’s. He was part of the MCB 10 our former colleague, Mr. Louis Stokes, an op- Construction Battalion of the Seabees. He HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ portunity to serve in the Congress. It says served two tours in Vietnam. The first tour OF TEXAS something for Mr. Vanik’s reputation as a con- (1968) was in Quang Tri during the Tet Offen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scientious and hard-working Member that he sive. His second tour (1968–1969) was at could switch to a nearby district, defeat a long- Camp Haines with detachments to Dan Nang, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 time incumbent of the other major party, and Dong Ha, An Lo, LZ Sally, Phong dien, Phu Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to return to Congress. Bai (all close to the DMZ), and he supported honor a great man, a businessman, a leader, I did not know Mr. Vanik personally, but as efforts at Hill 937 (Hamburger Hill). During his and a great corporate citizen in our South Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I am time of service, Jimmie received the following Texas community: CY Ho, who is currently particularly familiar with his contribution to the commendations and medals: Good Conduct, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Di- struggle to allow Soviet Jews to leave the So- Marine Commendation, Vietnam Service rectors of AMFELS, a major international cor- viet Union and emigrate to Israel. Medal, 2 Stars and a Presidential Citation poration, and an enormous component of the In the early 1970s, Soviet Jews who wished from the late President Lyndon Johnson. Port of Brownsville in South Texas. to emigrate to Israel faced government har- Jimmie came home, married and started a He will be leaving South Texas shortly, and assment and even prison terms in one of the business. He and his wife Carol raised 4 chil- we will miss him very much. many labor camps stretched along the eleven dren, Michelle Hewitt, Jeannine White, Tony CY Ho is a highly respected entrepreneur time zones of the Soviet Union. This issue be- White and Dawn Chancellor, and he never for- who is very much a part of the South Texas came especially acute in 1972 when the So- got his brothers and sisters who served and community through his contributions to worthy viet government announced it would level an died for this nation. Jimmie has served as Vet- causes. He is the picture of international free onerous ‘‘education tax’’ on Soviet Jews who erans of Foreign Wars Commander for VFW trade and corporate diplomat. wished to emigrate. As Chairman of the Sub- Post 3378 in Yuma for a number of years. CY was born and raised in Singapore as committee on Trade of the House Ways and During his time as active Commander he has that nation was emerging onto the world stage Means Committee, Mr. Vanik stepped up to seen the establishment of a Color Guard that as a major player in the international econ- sponsor an amendment to the Trade Reform serves those who have died and reminds the omy. He was educated in the United Kingdom Bill of 1974 introduced by Senator Henry Jack- living of the sacrifice of our military men and in naval architecture, later earning his MBA at son of Washington State. This amendment women around the globe at all times. Jimmie UK’s Brunel University as a chartered engi- linked awarding Most Favored Nation trade also gave a great amount of time and effort to neer. status to a nation’s record on unhindered emi- draw attention to the healthcare needs of the Widely regarded as a global expert on naval gration for its citizens. President Nixon and Veterans living in northeast Colorado. A Com- and marine architecture and engineering, CY Mr. Kissinger didn’t like it, but it was a law munity Based Outpatient Veteran’s Clinic has is a man of extraordinary vision and under- whose time had come. now been approved with plans to open this fall standing of global business. In the years that followed its passage, in Burlington, Colorado. It serves as a re- In 1981, he began with Far East Levingston through de´tente and the tense days of United minder of what one man’s persistence can ac- Shipbuilding, Ltd. (FELS) as manager of the States-Soviet relations in the early 1980s, the complish. Some of the proudest moments of engineering department, then moved to Cor- Jackson-Vanik Amendment became a power- Jimmie’s service with the VFW have come porate Development Manager by 1994. By ful symbol of the Congress’ determination to from his work with Roger Lair and Tom Valle. 1996, he was the Assistant General Manager see that the Soviet Union lived up to the Hel- Together they have seen the beginnings of a of Keppel FELS Ltd. sinki Accords. Young Marines Chapter in Yuma, they have In August 2001, CY left Singapore Keppel Today, Madam Speaker, the Cold War is helped handicapped Veterans attend commu- FELS Ltd. to come to Brownsville, Texas, to over, the Soviet Union is happily no more, nity events, and they have participated in a serve as President of the American division of Jewish citizens of Russia, the successor state Veteran’s Day meeting at the local middle the company, AMFELS. Just 3 months later, to the Soviet Union, are free to emigrate to school for Yuma area Veterans. One of Jim- he was also serving as CEO and Vice Chair- Israel or any other nation that will grant an mie’s crowning achievements, with the com- man of the Board of Directors. entry visa.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1805 Ironically, Congress has not yet fully ‘‘grad- may have been released, and detect explo- Manuel Maria de Llano, who was Mayor of uated’’ Russia from the provisions of the Jack- sives and contraband in a variety of chal- Monterrey and later Governor of the Mexican son-Vanik Amendment. I do hope that, regard- lenging circumstances. The IAC and the ISU state of Nuevo Leon. Mr. Jackson de Llano less of the many difficulties in relations with academic community, in collaboration with sci- spent much of his youth in Laredo, Texas, Russia that we are now experiencing, we will entists and engineers from the private sector when his great-grandfather, Ruben Villarreal, a be able to do so in the near future. I am sure and national laboratories, has been involved in silver miner in northern Mexico, relocated his Chairman Vanik would agree with me. developing technology for the remote detec- family there during the Mexican Revolution. Madam Speaker, although I was not ac- tion of hazardous materials and contraband for He attended The University of Texas at Austin quainted with Chairman Vanik, I know that he more than 15 years. Through these associa- and graduated in 1961. left a legacy of deep respect when he retired tions the IAC has devised non-intrusive means Mr. Jackson de Llano did not directly set out from this august body. May we all serve our to identify the contents of containers of various on his photography career; he first was an en- constituents, our Nation, and all those with kinds that may contain fissionable material, ra- trepreneur as a successful restaurant owner. whom we share this planet as conscientiously dioactive material, explosives, hazardous ma- In 1971, Mr. Jackson became the associate as he did. terial—biological or chemical—and contra- director of a Houston art gallery that featured f band—FREHC—for homeland and national prominent American artists of the 19th and security applications. This project has received 20th centuries. He made the decision to ex- FY08 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS Federal funding in previous fiscal years. EXPLANATIONS plore his life through his love of photography This project was requested by Idaho State in 1977 by making consecutive trips to Mex- University in Pocatello, ID. ico. He became a full-time photographer in HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON The report contains $2 million for a program 1984 and was increasingly fascinated by folk OF IDAHO entitled Systematic Hierarchical Approach to culture in Mexico, particularly their festival IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Radiation Hardened Electronics, SHARE. Lack celebrations which are prominently featured in Wednesday, September 5, 2007 of consistent reliable performance of inte- his photography. He created The Essence of grated circuits, IC, used in space communica- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in accord- Mexico Project, which was a historical collec- tion, surveillance, and guidance systems con- tion of photography featuring Mexican indige- ance with House earmark reforms, I would like tinues to be a potentially debilitating problem to place into the RECORD a listing of congres- nous folk culture that spanned the last ten for the military services. The problem has years of the 20th century. This collection of sionally directed projects in my home State of been aggravated by the rapid and unsettling Idaho that are contained within the report to photographs is featured at the Smithsonian in contraction of the industrial base needed to Washington, D.C. the fiscal year 2008 Defense appropriations design and produce the specialized electronics bill. that must perform in applications requiring Madam Speaker, I am honored to have had I’d like to take just a few minutes to de- high reliability in a challenging radiation- this time to recognize the wonderful creativity scribe why I supported these projects and why charged environment. As one of the principal and dedication Mr. George O. Jackson de they are valuable to the Nation and its tax- users of radiation hardened, RadHard, elec- Llano has shown in his photography. He has payers. tronics, the U.S. Air Force is pursuing domes- contributed a great deal to the preservation of The report contains $3 million for a tech- tically fabricated technologies that will ensure indigenous folk culture in Mexico through his nology entitled Vacuum Sampling Pathogen a ready and economical capability for pro- photography. I thank you for this time. Collection and Concentration. Developed by ducing radiation hardened microelectronics Microbial-Vac Systems in Jerome, ID, the ad- using advanced commercial processes. f vanced ‘‘Vacuum Pathogen’’ collection and SHARE has been identified by the Air Force concentration systems are critical to continued as a critical capability that will enable collabo- HONORING ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY advancement of the Department of Defense’s ration among circuit designers, simulation soft- SERVICES AND THE ETHIOPIAN applications for manual and robotic sample ac- ware vendors, and foundries under the direc- COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL quisition and traceability of biothreat agents in tion of SEAMS Center AFRL at Kirtland AFB, CENTER food safety and environmental settings. Ex- NM. This project has received Federal funding pansion and centralization of facilities, manu- in previous fiscal years. facturing, distribution, and infrastructure sup- This project was requested by American HON. ZOE LOFGREN port capabilities will provide improved and Semiconductor in Boise, ID. OF CALIFORNIA more economically feasible commercial pro- I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duction capacities, emergency supply storage of congressionally directed projects in my re- and expanded quality control capabilities. gion and an explanation of my support for Wednesday, September 5, 2007 These measures are critically needed to sup- them. ply sufficient numbers of the sterilely pack- (1) $3 million for Vacuum Sampling Patho- Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam aged pathogen collection and rapid processing gen Collection and Concentration; Microbial- Speaker, I rise to honor San Jose-based Ethi- technology to fill military and civilian emer- Vac Systems. opian Community Services and Oakland, Cali- gency immediate and long-term needs during (2) $2 million for Small Accelerators and De- fornia-based Ethiopian Community & Cultural pandemic outbreaks, hostile attacks and post- tection Systems for Defense Applications; ISU. Center for their joint efforts in organizing a incident remediation/decontamination moni- (3) $2 million for Systematic Hierarchical celebration of the Ethiopian New Year and Mil- toring and verification procedures. Improved Approach to Radiation Hardened Electronics, lennium. national defense and food security will be real- SHARE; ASI. During this celebration, the community will ized by initial second-generation technology f development of precise sample location and share its centuries-old traditions and culture traceability, robotic field collection and auto- TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE O. including its alphabet, calendar, music, arts, mated rapid processing interfacing capability JACKSON DE LLANO food and coffee. In addition it will give others development. This project has received Fed- an opportunity to experience this rich and di- eral funding in previous fiscal years. verse historical event and explore and make HON. HENRY CUELLAR new friends. This project was requested by Microbial- OF TEXAS Vac Systems in Jerome, ID. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The celebration of the Ethiopian New Year The report contains $2 million for the Idaho and Millennium is occurring in my congres- Accelerator Center, IAC, at Idaho State Uni- Wednesday, September 5, 2007 sional district at the Guadalupe River Park in versity’s, ISU’s, Small Accelerators and Detec- Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Downtown San Jose, CA. Because of the rich tion Systems for Defense Applications pro- to honor Mr. George O. Jackson de Llano, a diversity of San Jose, it is a special honor to gram. Ongoing work at IAC suggests that noted photographer who is well-regarded for further emphasize the open minds and warm transportable accelerators can now be devel- his excellent photographic exhibits of cultural hearts of the constituents I represent. I com- oped to actively identify suspected nuclear life in Mexico. mend both organizations for their hard work in materials/packages in the field, neutralize bio- Mr. Jackson de Llano was born on October this glorious event and extend my warmest logical/chemical agents when discovered, de- 2, 1941 in Houston, Texas. He has a heritage wishes for many more years of cooperation contaminate areas where bio/chem agents rich in Mexican culture as a descendant of and success.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2007 HONORING DAVID A. SIEGEL determination of these talented and hard work- production, and modernizing our energy in- ing players to win, they came out on top. I am frastructure: HON. STEVE COHEN very proud that these remarkable players have Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- OF TENNESSEE won the PDL Championship, and that they are port of the New Direction for Energy Inde- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Laredo in my congressional district. pendence Act. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Wednesday, September 5, 2007 the Laredo Heat Soccer Club team, and I Earlier this year, Speaker NANCY PELOSI Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to con- thank you for this time. challenged this Congress to address energy independence and global warming. That gratulate and honor David Siegel, a lawyer in f Memphis, Tennessee. Recently, the American charge was long overdue, drastically needed, Bar Association awarded Mr. Siegel its Ed- HONORING MR. DENNIS KENNEDY and vital to our national security, our econ- mund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award for omy, and our environment. his dedication to justice and public service. Mr. HON. ZOE LOFGREN Crafting this legislation represented our op- Siegel has been a strong and committed ad- OF CALIFORNIA portunity to chart a new direction. And we vocate for children’s rights, devoting numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have, by reducing our energy use, investing in pro bono hours to parental rights and child Wednesday, September 5, 2007 our future, and preparing for a post-petroleum custody matters. economy; and, while there is much work that Mr. Siegel’s representation of the parents of Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam lies ahead, this bill takes necessary first steps Anna Mae He in a child custody lawsuit, dur- Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Dennis Kennedy that sets us on the right course. who has served the City of Morgan Hill in var- ing which he successfully convinced the Ten- The legislation will improve our Nation’s en- ious capacities for the past 30 years. nessee Supreme Court to restore their paren- ergy efficiency, increase the availability of re- tal rights, particularly highlights his commit- Since 1977, one year after Mr. Kennedy moved to Morgan Hill, he has been involved in newable fuels, and enhance research efforts ment to pro bono work. Mr. Siegel devoted an on biofuels. Additionally, it will address smart extraordinary number of hours to the case, various roles within the City of Morgan Hill’s local government. He served three terms on grid technology and ensure production of plug- representing the Hes for free from trial through in hybrid vehicles. the Tennessee Supreme Court appeal and the Planning Commission and two terms on sacrificing what precious little free time he the General Plan Update Committee. The provisions we’ve crafted will remove had. Such dedication to pro bono work is al- In 1990, he stood for election and won a from the atmosphere carbon dioxide emissions most unparalleled. Mr. Siegel richly deserves seat on the City Council. He has served 4 equivalent to those emitted from all of the cars the recognition that the ABA has bestowed on terms as the Mayor of the City of Morgan Hill. currently on the road. This bill truly will set a him. He was appointed to his first term in 1992. In New Direction for Energy Independence and I I would also like to recognize Mr. Siegel’s 1996, he became the first directly elected urge my colleagues to support its passage. law firm, Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC, for mayor and was re-elected in 1998, 2000, supporting his pro bono work. Mr. Siegel’s 2002, and 2004. f commitment to pro bono representation would He is past chairman of the South County TRIBUTE ON THE PASSING OF have been far more difficult to fulfill without his Regional Wastewater Authority, has served FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JEN- firm’s equal commitment to such representa- two terms on the Board of Directors of the NIFER DUNN tion. As demonstrated by the He case, Mr. Valley Transportation Authority and is a past- Siegel and his firm represent the highest and president of the Santa Clara Cities Associa- noblest ideals of the legal profession, and I tion. HON. JOE WILSON commend them both. Mr. Kennedy has always been mindful of his commitment to the Santa Clara Valley and, al- OF SOUTH CAROLINA f though he was born in Nebraska, he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE LAREDO HEAT acted like a true local when community inter- ests were at stake. Mr. Kennedy moved to Wednesday, September 5, 2007 HON. HENRY CUELLAR San Jose, California during his high school Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam OF TEXAS years and attended Bellarmine College Pre- Speaker, I am deeply saddened at the passing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paratory School in San Jose. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of a good friend and public servant Jennifer Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from Santa Clara University and served as a Dunn of Washington State. Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Throughout her 12 years in the House of to honor the players, coaches, owners and Professionally, it has been a pleasure to Representatives, Jennifer served with distinc- staff of the Laredo Heat Soccer Club in their work with Mr. Kennedy because he sincerely tion and earned the respect and admiration of stunning 4–3 victory rematch against the cares about the residents of the City of Mor- her colleagues. She sought to strengthen tra- Michigan Bucks in the 2007 Premier Develop- gan Hill and their interests. I know I stand with ditional family values by fighting for reforms in ment League soccer final. many other thankful constituents in congratu- our Tax Code—in particular the elimination of The story of the Laredo Heat Soccer Club is lating Mr. Kennedy on his years of service and the estate tax. Jennifer believed in recognizing of a team that fought against the odds to re- wishing him the very best for his retirement. and protecting the contributions and sacrifices ceive the PDL Championship. The pivotal mo- f made by homemakers, families, and small ment came when the Laredo Heat played businesses. against the Michigan Bucks, a team that they NEW DIRECTION FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, NATIONAL SE- Before coming to Congress, she held the had lost a game to the previous year. The ex- position of chairwoman of the Washington citement of the crowd exploded when goal- CURITY, AND CONSUMER PRO- TECTION ACT State Republican Party and twice served as keeper Ryan Cooper registered two saves as delegate to the United Nations Commission on the game went into the sixth round of penalty SPEECH OF the Status of Women. As the first woman ever kicks and finished 4–3 in favor of the Heat. to run for the position of House Majority Lead- Coopers’ efforts would gamer the PDL Cham- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN er, Jennifer well understood the immense duty pionship MVP honors. OF WISCONSIN that comes with public office, and it was a tre- In the final seconds of the game, 16-year- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendous honor to serve with her. old Laredoan Felix Garcia became the star of Saturday, August 4, 2007 the night as he buried the winning spot kick in Upon my election in a special election De- the sixth round, thus ensuring the U.S. PDL The House in Committee of the Whole cember 18, 2001, Jennifer was one of the first Championship for the Laredo Heat. Theirs was House on the State of the Union had under Members to welcome me and provide guid- consideration the bill. (H.R. 3221) moving the a story that echoed the classic underdog ance. Her enthusiasm for service was obvious United States toward greater energy inde- to all who met her. against the presumptive winner, but due to re- pendence and security, developing innova- markable coaching by Coach Collazo and his tive new technologies, reducing carbon emis- My thoughts and prayers are with the coaching staff, hard work by staff and owners, sions, creating green jobs, protecting con- friends and family of Jennifer during this dif- Shashi and Priya Vaswani, and of course the sumers, increasing clean renewable energy ficult time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:42 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E05SE7.REC E05SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1807 TRIBUTE TO HOUSTON’S build their business while giving back to the and important to our neighboring islands in the ENTERPRISE CATERING SERVICE community that had supported them. As they greater Pacific Basin. Indeed, the provision of began to hire new employees, they made a United States technical and financial assist- HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN commitment to hire those who were disadvan- ance to Pacific Island states is cause for asso- OF SOUTH CAROLINA taged and in need of work. They created a ciated growth and development in, and inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secretarial position for single mothers, hired national recognition of, the neighboring Pacific disabled workers and mentored youth during Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Island territories of the United States. the summer. Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise The business has been challenged by the Our island territories, including Guam, the today to pay tribute to an outstanding minority- opening of the Columbia Convention Center in Northern Marianas, an American Samoa, to- owned business in my hometown of Columbia, 2004, which provides special event services gether with the State of Hawaii, serve as log- SC, that has earned a reputation for excel- for clients who are required to use their food ical bridges and links to our friends and allies lence. Houston’s Enterprise Catering Service service vendor. Today, Houston’s Enterprise in the greater Pacific Basin. Commerce, trade, is deservedly being honored by the Southeast Catering Service has a new contract to pro- communication, and transportation flow be- Minority Business Development Agency with vide service for the convention center that tween and through our Pacific Island territories the Southeastern Regional Director’s Award. once was his competition. This new contract in and the Pacific Island nation-states. Heads of This is the highest honor bestowed by the re- partnership with the Ovations Company is pro- state and government officials frequently con- gional MBDA organization in recognition of a jected to double the Houston’s sales figures to vene in the Pacific Island territories for meet- minority business’s outstanding achievements. exceed $500,000 this fiscal year. ings and summits on issues of relevance and Chef Frank Houston and his wife, Millie, are The company still remains committed to the interest to the region and to the United States. the power behind Houston’s Enterprise Cater- community and giving back. Each year, Hous- H.R. 3062 is predicated in the historic relation- ing Service. Frank began cooking when he ton’s contributes to AIDS benefits, the Oliver ship and responsibility the United States has was a young boy growing up in Charleston, Gospel Mission, Harvest Hope Food Bank, SC. His mother believed in the African-Amer- developed with the Pacific Island nation- and various women’s shelters. They also par- states. ican tradition of teaching all children to cook. ticipate in youth development programs like Young Frank soon became adept at preparing DARE, Buffalo Soldiers, and continue to men- The introduction and consideration of H.R. family favorites like shrimp and grits, home- tor young people. The Houstons were instru- 3062 is timely in that it follows the eighth made butter pound cake, fruitcake, and lima mental in creating the ‘‘Chef & Child Pro- meeting of the Pacific Islands Conference of beans with rice. gram,’’ an initiative of Midlands Chef Associa- Leaders, an organization that was founded in Cooking was a passion that he learned tion. They have received numerous com- 1980 with the support of the East-West Cen- early in life and was a skill he parlayed into a mendations for their community service includ- ter. The eighth meeting convened in Wash- career. At age 16, he became a bus boy at ing awards from the American Culinary Fed- ington, D.C., this past May, and marked the the Francis Marion Hotel but quickly rose to eration. first high-level gathering of Pacific Island polit- become a waiter. Frank Houston’s ambition The Houstons are grounded by their faith, ical leaders in the Nation’s capital in the Con- and desire to learn everything about the res- ference’s history. Twenty separate heads of taurant business precipitated his climb through and Frank currently serves as an associate management and he ultimately became the minister at St. Peter Baptist Church in Irmo, states and leaders from Polynesia, Melanesia dining room manager for the hotel. SC. The couple has received citations for their and Micronesia, participated in that meeting, Yet Frank knew his first love was in pre- outstanding support of their church. at which partnerships between the islands and paring food, and left his food service work to Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- the United States were renewed. A commit- study culinary arts at Cornell University. After leagues to join me today in commending ment to re-engage in the shared needs and in- completing his studies, Frank used his back- Houston’s Enterprise Catering Service for its terests of our countries was forged at this re- ground to launch a restaurant with partner Bob extraordinary accomplishments and its rec- cent meeting. ognition as the recipient of the MBDA’s South- Funderburk. The two men successfully ran H.R. 3062 would help fulfill a part of the Funderburk Restaurant, but Frank knew he ul- eastern Regional Director’s Award. I know firsthand of the wonderful food and service the United States commitment to re-engage in the timately wanted to venture out on his own. Pacific Region. The bill would authorize the Starting his own catering company proved Houstons provide, and I cannot think of an- other couple more deserving of the rewards United States Agency for International Devel- to be a challenge even for the successful en- opment (USAID) to provide technical and trepreneur. Frank moved to Columbia, and they are reaping after years of hard work and other assistance to Pacific Island nation- opened his own catering business in 1987. community service. They are truly an example states. The bill would also require the Depart- However, as the sole employee of the busi- of the American dream, and I applaud their ment of State to take certain steps to ensure ness, banks were wary of lending him start-up tremendous accomplishments. the participation of students from the Pacific capital and he had to rely on his own financ- f ing. The first year was difficult. Houston’s Ca- Island nation-states in the distinguished and IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3062—SOUTH tering sales reached only $50,000, but he highly-recognized J. Fulbright Educational Ex- PACIFIC ECONOMIC AND EDU- didn’t give up. change Program. CATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT Fate intervened when Frank met his wife, I am confident that the provision of such as- OF 2007 Millie, in 1994. She was completing her de- sistance and the participation of Pacific Island gree in hotel, restaurant and tourism manage- students in the Fulbright Program will serve to ment at the University of South Carolina. The HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO strengthen United States-Pacific Island rela- combination of their talents led to the creation OF GUAM tions. H.R. 3062 would also serve to support of Houston’s Enterprise Catering Service with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the advancement of efforts to strengthen re- Frank serving as chef and Millie managing the Wednesday, September 5, 2007 gional cooperation, especially in the areas of operations. The Houstons still received no fi- trade, tourism, the environment, education, nancial backing and struggled to build their Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise in and defense and security. business on word of mouth. Their attention to support of H.R. 3062, the South Pacific Eco- detail and exquisite execution of upscale nomic and Educational Development Act of I commend our colleague from American menus drew a new customer base solely 2007, and take this opportunity to highlight its Samoa, Congressman ENI FALEOMAVAEGA, a founded on the company’s reputation. By value for the strengthening of United States di- senior member of the House Foreign Affairs 2001, sales reached nearly $280,000, and plomacy in Oceania. Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee Houston’s counted among its clientele major I have the distinct privilege and honor of on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environ- corporations, community-based organizations, representing the people of Guam in this ment, for sponsoring this legislation and for his State agencies as well as private clients. House. My constituents remain keenly aware leadership in buttressing United States assist- With the company’s growing success, the and are especially appreciative of the United ance in the greater Pacific Basin. I urge my Houstons believed they should continue to States foreign policy programs most relevant colleagues’ support for H.R. 3062.

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