November 15, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2063 spearhead of its attack—ballistic missiles, Kassie; Kevin; Meaghan; Brenna; and, HONORING BOB CLEMENT high-energy lasers, and information warfare— Bridget. are tools against which the United States have Finally, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI virtually no defense. For these reasons I wish join me in expressing the gratitude of the OF ILLINOIS to note for the record that we are woefully un- United States Congress to Richard and Eliza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beth Hayman for their work in educating our prepared for a more serious and eminent war. Thursday, November 14, 2002 I cannot stress enough the issues relating to youth and for their strong commitment to the the PLA’s war threat. We must come to recog- arts. I am confident the spotlight will continue Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nize the significant role our current actions in to shine on their work for many years to come. honor my good friend and colleague BOB CLEMENT, who is leaving Congress this month the Middle East play into China’s aggressive f after 15 years of serving the people of the military intentions. To further illustrate my HONORING EVERETT H. SHAPIRO Fifth Congressional District of Tennessee in points, I will offer subsequent remarks detail- the House of Representatives. ing the present danger China poses elsewhere Mr. CLEMENT served with me on the Trans- in the RECORD. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA portation and Infrastructure Committee, where f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he has consistently supported improvements A STANDING OVATION FOR RICH- Thursday, November 14, 2002 in mass and public transit, fought for funding ARD AND ELIZABETH HAYMAN for Amtrak, and helped establish federal high- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to way funding for bike paths and greenways as honor Everett H. Shapiro of Santa Rosa, CA, alternative forms of transportation. He initiated HON. JAMES A. BARCIA on the occasion of a tribute to his role as funding for the first ever mass transit hub in OF MICHIGAN Trustee Emeritus of Social Advocates for Tennessee, and worked to change an anti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Youth (SAY). SAY has focused services on quated gasoline tax formula to provide in- Thursday, November 14, 2002 children and their families since 1971, and Mr. creased transportation dollars for the state of Shapiro has been a trustee for 13 years. Tennessee. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to SAY operates 25 programs in Sonoma Mr. CLEMENT is a veteran of the U.S. Army honor two very special friends, Richard and County that assist 10,000 families per year in and a retired colonel in the Tennessee Army Elizabeth Hayman of Oscoda, Michigan, as becoming caring, productive, and responsible National Guard. Throughout his career he has they celebrate forty-five years of marriage and members of the community. Mr. Shapiro’s life consistently fought for veterans’ health care, a loving commitment to each other and their embodies a spirit of dedication to children that military, and national defense issues. Addition- family, including my Communications Director, makes him a perfect match for SAY’s mission. ally, he has served as the co-chair of the Rik Hayman, and his sister, Deborah Westa. It In addition to his support of children’s causes, House Education Caucus, indicative of his is not often that a family and a community he is well-known to thousands of young locals commitment to education policy issues such have the good fortune of having two such out- as the man who has handed out an estimated as early childhood education, K–12 education, standing individuals as Dick and Betty 250,000 Tootsie Rolls to them over 50 years. literacy programs, and financial aid for higher Hayman to count on to willingly and gener- As a fan of Don Quixote, Snoopy, and the education. ously give their time and talents to the com- Marx brothers, Mr. Shapiro’s focus has always Mr. CLEMENT’s dedication and energy are monweal. been on doing good deeds with a sense of well known to the people of Tennessee whom Dick and Betty met while he was serving humor as strong as his sense of caring. To he has served for the past three decades. It our nation in the U.S. Coast Guard and she many who have received his phone calls, he was an honor and a privilege to have served was working at her father’s grocery store in will always be known as ‘‘God’’ or ‘‘Robert with BOB for his fifteen years in the U.S. South Portland, Maine. They married in 1957 Redford.’’ House of Representatives and I extend my and were later blessed with two children. Betty Mr. Shapiro is proud of having lived his en- best wishes and sincerest gratitude for our graduated from Gorham State Teacher’s Col- tire life in Santa Rosa, the son of Russian years of friendship and cooperation. lege and also holds a master’s degree from Jewish emigrants. He and his wife Phyllis f Central Michigan University. Dick has a bach- raised their two sons, Tad and David, in the elor’s degree from Emerson College in Boston community. After graduating from UC Berkeley HONORING W. IRVING OSBORNE, and a master’s degree from Central Michigan and serving two years in the army, he joined JR. University. the family wool buying business. He learned to For many years, Dick and Betty were teach- value the diverse agriculture of Sonoma Coun- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK ers in the Oscoda Area Schools until they both ty and appreciate the ranching life style, but OF ILLINOIS retired to pursue other interests. Former col- when Tad began kindergarten, Mr. Shapiro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues and students will recall Betty for her began law school. He graduated in 1967 just Thursday, November 14, 2002 compassion and her uncompromising demand before his fortieth birthday and began prac- Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay for excellence to the best of one’s ability. A ticing business, probate, and personal injury tribute to a gentleman who lived a life of tre- strong disciplinarian who often was referred to law. He has served in numerous professional mendous achievement in the world of busi- as the ‘‘Mother Superior,’’ Betty has a well-de- organizations such as California Trial Lawyers ness but for whom the first priority was always served reputation for wielding both a kind Association, Sonoma County Bar Association, family and friends. W. Irving Osborne, Jr. heart and firm hand. She also has had the and American Arbitration Association. Tad and passed away on November 1st at his home in wisdom to know when to apply the former and David, are now lawyers as well. Lake Forest, Illinois at the age of 97. In an when to rely on the latter. Dick will always be Always devoted to Santa Rosa and the area where many captains of industry reside, remembered as the director who gave so community at large, some of his other commu- Mr. Osborne was seen as an elder statesman many students their first and perhaps only ex- nity activities have included The Boy Scouts of of business. perience in the theater. In fact, if Dick were to America, Sonoma County Junior Achievement, After his graduation from Yale University in meet a former student today, he would be far B’nai Brith, Special Olympics, Red Cross, 1926, Mr. Osborne soon embarked on a ca- more likely to recall the role they played than Kid’s Street Theatre, Santa Rosa Human reer with his family’s business, Cornell Paper- their name. Rights Commission, Canine Companions, Ro- board Products. He rose to serve as president Theater enthusiasts in the Oscoda area tary Club, Gray Foundation, and the Schulz and CEO of the company which was acquired have many fond memories of Dick and Betty Museum. He has received numerous awards by St. Regis Paper in 1957. His leadership in the roles they’ve played on stage and of the including the Spirit of Santa Rosa Award from and business acumen drew the attention of his performances they’ve directed and produced the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and is peers, and in 1961, Mr. Osborne was named as leaders of the Shoreline Players. Betty also recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Ro- president of the legendary Pullman Car Com- has done exemplary work on the Oscoda Area tary Foundation. pany, becoming chairman of the board in Schools Board of Education, serving as its Mr. Speaker, Everett Shapiro’s record of 1966. Vice President, while Dick used his retirement caring and leadership embodies the term he He believed in a consistent approach to to write a novel. Of course, the Haymans often uses to describe the folks in his home business and proven management techniques never lost sight of their family responsibilities town—he’s a ‘‘quality human being’’ whose life that could be applied to very diverse compa- and they have provided untold joy to each of shows us how much this means to the com- nies. His expertise earned Mr. Osborne ap- their grandchildren: Ryan; Christopher; Katie; munity of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. pointment to an advisory board of the National

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 03:13 Nov 17, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14NO8.113 E15PT1 E2064 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 15, 2002 War Production Board which worked to maxi- Social Concerns where he focuses on other have entered burning buildings or responded mize industrial output during World War II. methods of integrating community service into as Emergency Medical Technicians in order to During the course of his career, Mr. Osborne the curriculum. One of his colleagues has de- save lives. served on the board of directors of numerous scribed him as ‘‘the kind of teacher who never The town of West Boylston is very fortunate major corporations such as Baxter Inter- stops growing, thinking, and changing.’’ When to have an outstanding fire department. As we national, the pharmaceutical and medical de- community service has become essential to vice producer, Pabst Brewing, one of the leg- America’s fabric, it is encouraging to know all know—and as the tragedies of September endary Wisconsin breweries, Boulevard Bank there are still important contributors from such 11th reminded us—the job of a firefighter is of Chicago, the First National Bank of Lake a prestigious university contributing to this ef- not an easy one. It takes a special person to Forest, and Belden Corporation, an inter- fort. perform the duties required of firefighters. That national manufacturer of electronic equipment. Another outstanding educator to receive this duty involves one risking one’s life every day. Following his tremendously successful ca- award is Alicia Juarrero who is being awarded Through the years, these men and their col- reer, Mr. Osborne chose to retire in 1974. He the Outstanding Community College Professor leagues have performed admirably. Their com- was free to pursue his love of golf and was an of the Year award. She has been a professor munity is grateful for their work, and so am I. avid bridge and gin rummy player. But his of philosophy since 1975 at Prince George’s Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize Community College in Largo, Maryland. She greatest joy by far was his role as patriarch of these outstanding men, and I know the entire a large and loving family. Over the years he has created an honors colloquium called U.S House of Representatives joins me in ex- proudly saw his family grow, first with his three ‘‘Minds, Brains, and Machines’’ at the college. tending our best wishes to them and their fam- daughters, Gwendolyn Lincoln, Adrienne Ives She teaches a philosophy module in the Na- and Karen McGovern, then eight grand- tional Endowment for The Humanities that ilies for a happy and healthy retirement. children and, ultimately fourteen great-grand- uses a college-level humanities course to children. And while he reveled in hosting his bring the poor out of poverty and into their f family at this home at holidays well into his communities. PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING 90’s, his family had the blessing of learning The third distinguished professor from my FLORIDA CONGRESSMEN from his wisdom and wealth of experience. home state of Indiana is James Adams for For 53 years, Mr. Osborne shared his life Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor with his wife, Elsa Armour Osborne who of the Year. He has served Manchester Col- passed away in 1985. lege in North Manchester, Indiana for forty-two HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Our community has lost one of its true lead- years. He has been an exchange professor to OF FLORIDA ers; a role model for future generations of Germany and Spain, and was instrumental in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business leaders, and a respected man active creating study-abroad programs on his cam- in civic affairs. Most importantly, a proud and pus. Thursday, November 14, 2002 loving family has lost its patriarch. I join with Finally, another renowned professor being his many friends in expressing my condo- honored is Francisco Jimenez for Outstanding Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN Mr. Speaker, it is with lences to the Osborne family upon the passing Master’s University and College Professor of a mixture of sadness and enthusiasm that I of this remarkable man. the Year. He is the Faye Boyle Professor in bid farewell to friends and colleagues, CARRIE f the Department of Modem Languages and Lit- MEEK, DAN MILLER, and KAREN THURMAN as eratures at Santa Clara University and is the they prepare to end their service in the United HOUSE RESOLUTION FOR 2002 director of the university’s Ethnic Studies Pro- States Congress. PROFESSORS OF THE YEAR gram. He has taught at Santa Clara University I am sad because I have worked with these since 1973 where he has garnered teaching HON. TIM ROEMER awards as well as honors for publication and extraordinary individuals in Congress since OF INDIANA special service to the campus and community. 1992 when they were first elected to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has also created an outreach program House, but I am also excited for them as they embark on a new journey. Thursday, November 14, 2002 with a local high school called the Eastside Future Teachers Project to encourage histori- I have had the distinct pleasure of not only Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cally under-represented students to become serving with Congressmen Meek and Thurman honor four distinguished people who deserve teachers. here in the House, but also in the Florida leg- to be recognized and applauded for their un- Mr. Speaker, I commend these four profes- failing contribution to higher learning. islature. Dan Miller then made the Florida sors for their incredible contribution to the Congressional delegation even stronger when These four outstanding professors are being world’s most important profession: teaching. he joined the House in 1992. honored by the Carnegie Foundation for the They have set an example which all educators Advancement of Teaching and the Council for should be proud to follow. I believe that throughout their tenure in the Advancement and Support of Education. f House these Members have dutifully served Mr. Speaker, one of these distinguished in- their districts, the state of Florida, and indeed dividuals hails from my home district in Indi- TRIBUTE TO DEDICATED MEM- the nation by working on the myriad of issues ana. Professor Dennis Jacobs has received BERS OF THE WEST BOYLSTON that have faced us during these last ten years. FIRE DEPARTMENT the award for Outstanding Research and Doc- CARRIE MEEK and DAN MILLER were an impor- toral University Professor of the Year. tant boost to Florida with their service on the As a professor of chemistry at the University HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Appropriations Committee and KAREN THUR- of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, he has OF MASSACHUSETTS MAN made her mark by being the sixth woman won several teaching awards and the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential Award for dedicated service to the uni- to serve on the Ways and Means Committee. versity. One prestigious award he received Thursday, November 14, 2002 I am certain their leadership will be missed was from the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today by the constituents of Florida’s 5th, 13th , and vancement of Teaching. The foundation to pay tribute to Chief Ron Goodale, Deputy 17th Congressional districts. For myself, I can named him a Carnegie Scholar in 1999 largely Chief Alvin Barakian, Deputy Chief Thomas J. certainly say that their friendship and accom- for completely redesigning an important intro- Welsh, Chief Duncan Gillies, Firefighter, Paul plishments in the House will be sorely missed ductory chemistry class. The redesign led to Henault, and Chief Aaron Goodale, III from the and I know that they will continue to succeed greater student success and engagement of town of West Boylston, Massachusetts who in their chosen paths after their distinguished the students, and the course is considered a have retired after many years of dedicated service in the House. leading example of the trend toward peer-led service with the West Boylston Fire Depart- curricula. ment. I am proud to have known and worked with Professor Jacobs has also combined the These men put their lives on the line every Congressmen CARRIE MEEK, DAN MILLER, and fields of chemistry and service learning. He day to protect the citizens of West Boylston. KAREN THURMAN, and I ask my Congressional created a course in which students and com- Because of their efforts through the years, colleagues to join me in paying tribute and munity partners evaluate lead contamination in many lives and a great deal of property have saying goodbye to these dear friends. God- area homes. He is a fellow with the Center for been saved. Countless times these brave men speed to them.

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