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E1518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2012 experience the outdoors and spend time on the Nation. I would like to acknowledge their Singh, and Parmjit Kaur Toor were slain with- the water. This program also helps educate contributions to our District and our State, and out regard to human dignity or the sanctity of the community about the abilities of children I look forward to continuing that relationship as life. The people of my district and Americans with special needs and the value of providing we deal with the problems facing our great across the Nation stand in solidarity with the this type of experience to those young individ- Nation. Sikh community. Violence against any group is uals. Again, congratulations to the Macedonian unacceptable, and I offer my prayers and con- The Fishing Kids Program was established community for their achievements as we com- dolences to the families of the victims in Wis- in 1996 to give young people living in urban memorate the anniversary of their independ- consin and to Sikhs everywhere. areas exposure to fishing. Expert anglers vol- ence. Hate, particularly hate speech, is all too unteer to teach children fishing techniques, f common in today’s world. The Sikh commu- angler ethics, fish identification and water nity’s unified and peaceful response to this safety—giving young people the skills they IN HONOR OF OHIO STATE hateful attack demonstrates the resilient spirit need to begin a lifelong hobby. Kids also REPRESENTATIVE NAN BAKER of the Sikh people. They have shown the leave the program with a rod and reel to keep world their love of peace, and it is my hope and continue using. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH that we can all learn from the Sikh community In 2011, the foundation launched a new pro- OF OHIO in the wake of this tragedy. gram called Take a Warrior Fishing. The first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In this great country, there is no room for event was held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Thursday, September 13, 2012 the prejudice, intolerance and stereotypes that This program connects transitioning military perpetuate hate acts and hate language. I personnel and their families to increase inter- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of State Representative Nan Baker of stand beside the Sikh people as they continue actions and appreciation for the outdoors. This to have the strength and dignity to be proud also gives returning servicemembers a thera- Ohio’s 16th House District. Before joining the Ohio General Assembly, of their long heritage. To show such grace peutic outlet by spending time on the water when faced with such a senseless act of vio- and in the outdoors. Representative Baker was a member of the Westlake Board of Education and served three lence is a true testament of their honorable Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- culture. ognize the work of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foun- terms as Westlake City Councilwoman. She has been an active member of the West I had the unique privilege to stand vigil with dation. Their creative solutions to helping kids the Sikh people from my district. To join to- and servicemembers by introducing them to Shore Chamber of Commerce for 18 years where she served two years as president and gether in the face of such animosity was an the sport of fishing helps a wide variety of honor. I commend the Sikh community in my special needs individuals in our communities. currently serves on the Board of Trustees. She has continued to be an avid business district and around the country for their coura- f owner for over 30 years while remaining active geous response. CELEBRATING MACEDONIA’S in her community. She is involved with the It is for these reasons that I ask my col- INDEPENDENCE DAY Community Advisory Board for St. John Med- leagues to join me in honoring the memory of ical Center, Westlake Kiwanis, Westlake/North the six Sikh Americans who were killed on Au- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER Olmsted League of Women Voters, Westside gust 5, 2012. OF MICHIGAN Professional Women’s Connection and the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Westlake/Westshore Arts Council. HONORING POINT REYES Thursday, September 13, 2012 Over the years, Representative Baker’s hard NATIONAL SEASHORE work and dedication to public service has Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I earned her several honors and awards includ- rise today to recognize the Macedonian Com- ing the 1999 Honored Woman of the Year HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY munity in honor of their Independence Day. awarded by the Westlake/North Olmsted OF CALIFORNIA On September 8, 1991, the Republic of Mac- League of Women Voters, a Certificate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES edonia voted to officially gain its independence Special U.S. Congressional Recognition, the Thursday, September 13, 2012 from the former Yugoslavia beginning a new Cleveland State University David C. Sweet era in the proud history of the Macedonian Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Award given to alumni for distinguished elect- honor Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin people. By approving the referendum, the peo- ed service, the Hugh Dawson Award given by ple decided that it was time for their country County, CA, on the occasion of its 50th anni- the West Shore Chamber of Commerce for versary. Millions of people—and flora and to forge its own path. This 21st anniversary of outstanding service to the business commu- their independence provides us all an oppor- fauna—have benefitted from the law President nity, and in 2009, the Chuck McDonald Coun- John F. Kennedy signed on September 13, tunity to recognize the Macedonian Commu- cil of Smaller Enterprises advocacy Award for nity’s significant contributions both within our 1962, ‘‘to save and preserve, for the purpose her service and dedication to small business. of public recreation, benefit, and inspiration, a country, and throughout the world. Currently as a State Representative in her Macedonia has been a dedicated ally to the portion of the diminishing seashore of the second term, Representative Baker chairs the United States in the Global War on Terror and United States that remains undeveloped.’’ Economic and Small Business Development has done much to promote liberty and democ- Celebrating with the theme of A Natural committee and is a member of the Education; racy throughout Europe and the world. With Sanctuary, A Human Haven, Point Reyes Na- Local Government; and Ways and Means American cooperation and support, Macedonia tional Seashore (PRNS) truly embodies these Committees. values. From its pristine beaches and forests has emerged as a center of multi-cultural Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me to its ranches and grasslands, the area pro- peace and stability in a part of the world in honoring the achievements of State Rep- vides recreational and cultural resources as known for strife and ethnic tensions. Their resentative Nan Baker. staunch support of freedom makes them a well as habitat for a wide variety of species. model for other countries in the region, and f And nearly one-third of known marine mam- their commitment to a U.S.-Macedonia rela- IN HONOR OF THE SIX SIKH AMER- mal species feed in the waters just off the tionship will lead to a richer, more prosperous ICANS SLAIN ON AUGUST 5, 2012 park’s coast. future for citizens of both countries. The Point Reyes peninsula has an unusu- As a way to recognize this partnership, I HON. JERRY McNERNEY ally rich history. Coast Miwok Indians inhab- ited the peninsula 500 years ago, and, in started the first Congressional Caucus on OF CALIFORNIA 1579, Sir Francis Drake and his crew became Macedonia and Macedonian-Americans. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Caucus is a bipartisan group of members of the first Europeans to meet the Miwoks when Congress dedicated to maintaining and Thursday, September 13, 2012 they stopped to replenish water and supplies. strengthening a positive and mutually bene- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise The survivors of a shipwrecked Manila galleon ficial relationship between the United States to ask my colleagues to join me in honoring came ashore a few decades later, fore- and the Republic of Macedonia, as well as ad- the memory of the six Sikh Americans that shadowing a history of shipwrecks that led to vocating for the concerns and interests of the were shot and killed in a senseless act of vio- the establishment of dramatic lighthouses and Macedonian community in the United States. lence on August 5, 2012. lifesaving stations that exist today. In the 19th Michigan’s 10th District has one of the larg- Bhai Seeta Singh, Bhai Parkash Singh, Bhai century, ranchos were developed by Mexican est populations of Macedonian-Americans in Ranjit Singh, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Subegh land grantees, and ranching continues today VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:53 Sep 14, 2012 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13SE8.017 E13SEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 13, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1519 in pastoral zones in which cows share the served as Mayor/Safety Director of the City for worked to better his community through the landscape with native birds, plants, and ani- ten years between 2000 and 2010. In 2011, Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand mals. Lying on the San Andreas Fault, PRNS she was elected to her first term as Ohio State Knight of the John Paul I Council of Dale City, also displays the effects of the 1906 San Representative in the Ohio General Assembly.