May 11, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E799 HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RECOGNIZING MR. RALPH WIL- RECOGNIZING THE INDUCTION OF SPRING CITY ELEMENTARY LIAMS FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO 42 SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS SCHOOL STUDENTS AND EDUCATION IN OF CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF FISHERTOWN INTO HON. JIM GERLACH THE NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR OF PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Tuesday, May 11, 2010 OF ARKANSAS HON. BILL SHUSTER OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to congratulate the students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff of Spring Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 City Elementary School in Chester County, Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Pennsylvania as they celebrate the school’s today to recognize Mr. Ralph Williams, who today to recognize the induction of 42 seventh 50th anniversary. after dedicating his life to education, is retiring grade students of Chestnut Ridge Middle During the last half century, Spring City Ele- School of Fishertown into the National Junior mentary has been a cornerstone in the com- after 39 years of service to the Fort Smith Public Schools. Honor Society. The Chestnut Ridge chapter munity and the starting point for students’ edu- will holds its induction ceremony on Monday, cational journeys. Mr. Williams has worn many hats during his May 3, 2010. Spring City Elementary was built on the time as an educator. From teacher, principal, Induction into the National Junior Honor So- former site of the Spring City Race Track on social worker and now Student Services Su- ciety is reserved for students with impressive South Wall Street just a few years after the pervisor for the school district, he has always academic achievement and a high potential for formal establishment of the Spring-Ford stepped up to a new challenge with enthu- personal and intellectual growth. The incoming School District. When the school opened in siasm. students of the Chestnut Ridge Chapter have the spring of 1960, 305 students were en- His commitment to students earned well-de- distinguished themselves in the areas of rolled. served honors, including being named the Re- scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, Spring City Elementary is tremendously gional Principal of the Year, the Arkansas and character. As NJHS members, these proud of the supportive, caring environment young men and women will build on their com- for learning and working. That nurturing at- Principal of the Year and the National Distin- mosphere creates a sense of community that guished Principal—all while a principal at Fair- mendable dedication to academic and per- is as sturdy as the bricks and steel used to view Elementary School. sonal excellence. They have taken an impor- build the school. Mr. Williams has always worked to create a tant step of growing into the leaders of the Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues learning environment that can benefit all stu- next generation. join me today in congratulating the Spring City dents. His efforts to bring technology into the The following Chestnut Ridge Middle School Elementary School community as it com- classroom and provide challenging programs students have been inducted: Rachel Dikum, memorates this memorable milestone and in are helping mold our future leaders. Now at Cassandra Brown, Hannah Miller, Jennifer offering the students, parents, teachers, ad- his current position Mr. Williams works to en- Carthew, Nativa O’Brien, Emily Sprigg, Mat- ministrators and staff best wishes for contin- courage at-risk students to do better in school thew Claar, Katie Weaver, Abby Barnes, Der- ued success. and make the most of their educational oppor- rick Claar, Casey Fleegle, Lucas Berkey, f tunities. Megan Anderson, Kimberly Bischof, Shane Davis, Christian Collins, Holly Davis, Toshia MARIALAINA PRECIADO I am proud of Mr. Ralph Williams for his Rush, Harold Wentz, Natalie Dumin, Cas- commitment to education and his efforts to im- sandra Wright, Kenzie Bowser, Nicholas Hyde, HON. ED PERLMUTTER prove the lives of students in Fort Smith, Ar- Austin Taylor, Brittany Finnegan, Caitlyn Fer- OF COLORADO kansas, and wish him the best of luck in retire- guson, Brandon Mowry, Paul Sims, Trent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Crouse, Dakota Kauffman, Kylee Snyder, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Jarret Dunn, Luke Stultz, Jonathon Heming, f Alesha Rightenour, Lakyn Code, Bradley Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Frankenberry, Makayla Weaverling, Mylee today to recognize and applaud Marialaina MARIE BANKS Preciado who has received the Arvada Wheat Dull, Derek Gardner, Andrew Loar, and Colby Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Hillegass. These inductees have already displayed re- Marialaina Preciado is an 8th grader at Wheat HON. ED PERLMUTTER markable talent and depth of character. I con- Ridge Middle School and received this award OF COLORADO because her determination and hard work gratulate the new members of the Chestnut have allowed her to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Middle School National Junior Honor The dedication demonstrated by Marialaina Society on the honor they are receiving, and Preciado is exemplary of the type of achieve- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 I look forward to many more great achieve- ments. ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise f perseverance. It is essential students at all today to recognize and applaud Marie Banks levels strive to make the most of their edu- who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge HONORING MR. ROBERT T. cation and develop a work ethic which will Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Marie CIANELLI guide them for the rest of their lives. Banks is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle I extend my deepest congratulations once School and received this award because her again to Marialaina Preciado for winning the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for determination and hard work have allowed her OF MARYLAND Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the same dedication and character to all her The dedication demonstrated by Marie Tuesday, May 11, 2010 future accomplishments. Banks is exemplary of the type of achieve- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I f ment that can be attained with hard work and rise before you today to honor the tireless perseverance. It is essential students at all PERSONAL EXPLANATION service of Mr. Robert T. Cianelli as a volunteer levels strive to make the most of their edu- driver for the Disabled American Veterans cation and develop a work ethic which will HON. KAY GRANGER Transportation Network and a dedicated sup- guide them for the rest of their lives. porter of America’s military personnel. To sa- OF TEXAS I extend my deepest congratulations once lute his service, Mr. Cianelli was awarded the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again to Marie Banks for winning the Arvada 2009 Congressional Volunteer Recognition Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award by the Veterans Advisory Council for Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Maryland’s 2nd District. No. 241, I was absent from the House. Had I same dedication and character to all her future Veterans of the United States Armed Forces been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ accomplishments. have dedicated themselves to protecting the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:59 Sep 24, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E11MY0.REC E11MY0 mmaher on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 2010 lives of every American. Their service to our vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for MARQUIS SKINNER Nation deserves the highest level of gratitude. Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit It is important that we take the time to recog- the same dedication and character to all her HON. ED PERLMUTTER nize the individuals who give of their time and future accomplishments. OF COLORADO talents to support veterans and ensure their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comfort, care, and well-being. f For the past 5 years, Mr. Cianelli has made Tuesday, May 11, 2010 sure patients at the Glen Burnie VA Commu- TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF HOMES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise nity Based Outpatient Clinic are picked up for AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING today to recognize and applaud Marquis Skin- their appointment on time and safely returned 2010 PHILANTHROPIST OF THE ner who has received the Arvada Wheat to their home. To date, he has logged 1,300 YEAR Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. driving hours and more than 20,000 miles. Mr. Marquis Skinner is a 7th grader at Drake Mid- Cianelli’s experience as a computer scientist dle School and received this award because has significantly improved the efficiency and HON. LAMAR SMITH his determination and hard work have allowed effectiveness of the transportation network, him to overcome adversities. providing a program to maintain driver statis- OF TEXAS The dedication demonstrated by Marquis tics, automating vehicle expense reports and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Skinner is exemplary of the type of achieve- developing a route sheet to expedite driver ment that can be attained with hard work and pick-up times. Robert’s colleagues say that it Tuesday, May 11, 2010 perseverance. It is essential students at all would be hard to find an individual that con- levels strive to make the most of their edu- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, tributes more than he does to guarantee the cation and develop a work ethic which will today I’d like to honor my constituent, Mr. success of the Disabled American Veterans guide them for the rest of their lives. Transportation program. Glenn Biggs, a great American and Texan, I extend my deepest congratulations once In addition to his service at the Glen Burnie who has been selected by the Texas Associa- again to Marquis Skinner for winning the Ar- VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mr. tion of Homes and Services for the Aging as vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Cianelli volunteers with Operation Welcome the 2010 Philanthropist of the Year. Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit Home at BWI Airport, welcoming thousands of Mr. Biggs, born in a small West Texas town the same dedication and character to all his troops home and providing them with care in the depths of the Great Depression, has future accomplishments. packages to hold them over while they wait for used his knowledge and experience as a f connecting flights. Mr. Cianelli raised funds to banker and business leader to guide get the program off the ground and continues RECOGNITION OF THE 85TH ANNI- to do so. Morningside Ministries in San Antonio in es- VERSARY OF THE COMMEMORA- As a member of the Baltimore Marine Corps tablishing an innovative, progressive program, TION OF MENLO PARK League, Mr. Cianelli helped raise $27,000 for mmLearn.org. It delivers high quality training the ‘‘Wounded Marine Program’’ at the Na- through online videos to caregivers not only in HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. San Antonio, but also to communities as large tional Naval Medical Center in Bethesda and OF NEW JERSEY as New York City and as small as Homer, the Walter Reed Army Hospital. The program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fed hundreds of meals to family members at Alaska. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 the hospital during the height of the fighting in Through online training, geriatric physicians the Iraqi city of Fallujah when there were sig- can be in the homes and offices of health pro- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today nificant casualties arriving. It paid for Christ- fessionals, family caregivers, pastoral care to recognize the 85th Anniversary of the 1925 mas baskets, lodging and taxi coupons for Commemoration of Menlo Park. On May 16, providers and older adults who have internet families, as well as televisions and video 1925, Thomas Alva Edison and 600 guests connectivity. In a recent webcast, Dr. Thomas games for wounded soldiers. came to Menlo Park to celebrate the inventor’s Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me Weiss, a geriatric psychiatrist with a specialty historic accomplishments by commemorating today to honor Mr. Robert T. Cianelli. His in addiction, had a presentation about alco- Menlo Park. Eighty-five years later the Town- compassion and dedication to veterans of the holism and the elderly. ship of Edison, New Jersey and the non-profit U.S. Armed Forces are an inspiration to us all, Most would never have an opportunity to Edison Memorial Tower Corporation will host a and are deserving of the utmost gratitude. It is benefit from Dr. Weiss’ expertise, but 382 special celebration at the Thomas Edison with great pride that I congratulate Mr. Robert viewers joined the webcast and interacted by Center at Menlo Park to honor both the inven- T. Cianelli on his exemplary service as an ad- providing online comments and questions. The tor and the community named in his honor. vocate and a volunteer for American service- webcast is now available on demand and will The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sun- men and women everywhere. continue to be a training resource. Mr. Biggs’ day May 16, 2010. This is a great opportunity f vision, commitment and dedication have made to learn about Thomas Edison’s life, his work, and his legacy of invention. A great-grandson MARINA MODECKER this level of service possible. of the inventor will share stories about his fa- Mr. Biggs’ philanthropy and leadership are mous relative, and community leaders will ex- HON. ED PERLMUTTER not only recognized in the field of aging, but hibit plans to restore Menlo Tower, build a OF COLORADO benefit many other worthy causes. The San new museum, and redevelop the parkland in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Antonio Business Journal has written of Mr. Edison State Park. The Edison Community Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Biggs: ‘‘. . . (This) gentle giant with a boom- and the Edison Memorial Tower Corporation Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ing voice spends countless hours trying to get encourage contributions and attendance at the today to recognize and applaud Marina wealthy South Texans to give to causes which event in order to help honor the memory of Modecker who has received the Arvada he believes are important. Time after time, he Thomas Edison and support the spirit of inno- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth is called upon to advise college presidents vation that defines Menlo Park. award. Marina Modecker is an 11th grader at and board chairmen who are seeking access The Edison Memorial Tower Corporation is Warren Tech North and received this award to the network of former politicians and busi- a nonprofit organization that works to pre- because her determination and hard work ness millionaires who are willing to part with serve, promote, and manage the Edison Me- have allowed her to overcome adversities. their fortunes for the right cause.’’ morial Tower and Museum in the Menlo Park The dedication demonstrated by Marina section of Edison Township. The Corporation Modecker is exemplary of the type of achieve- Numerous organizations and countless indi- strives to honor Edison’s memory and educate ment that can be attained with hard work and viduals have benefitted from the philanthropic the public about Edison, his significant accom- perseverance. It is essential students at all leadership of Glenn Biggs. He is preparing plishments at this site, and his impact on mod- levels strive to make the most of their edu- and inspiring generations to step forward and ern research and development. cation and develop a work ethic which will become the philanthropists for decades to Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my col- guide them for the rest of their lives. come. Glenn Biggs sets an example for all of leagues will join me in recognizing the Edison I extend my deepest congratulations once us to follow. And I ask that my colleagues join community’s continued efforts to improve again to Marina Modecker for winning the Ar- me in honoring this great man. Menlo Park and honor the enduring legacy of

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