E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 7, 2014 Mr. Stephen Krupicka, the Comanche HONORING A–10 PILOTS BRIGADIER and greater individual attention from profes- Marching Band director, should be honored for GENERAL MACKEY AND LIEU- sors and coaches. It is through this winning such extraordinary commitment to these stu- TENANT COLONEL ROE formula that Grand View University has posi- dents, leading the band to such an out- tioned itself among our state’s premier univer- victory. To the members of the band, HON. VICKY HARTZLER sities. Mr. Speaker, the pride and excitement that Congratulations on a job well done! Your hard OF this team has brought to their campus and to work and dedication certainly paid off. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It should also be noted that I am nominating the state of Iowa cannot be understated. The Tuesday, January 7, 2014 the Comanche Marching Band to perform at unrelenting commitment of these coaches and the National Memorial Day Concert Series in Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today players speaks volumes about the Iowa work Washington, D.C. in May, 2014. The concert to recognize the brave airmen of the 442d ethic and the rewards of working together. It is series will commemorate the 70th Anniversary Fighter Wing of . truly an honor to represent the players, coach- of D-Day May 24th-26th. Specifically, I want to commend the A–10 es and families of this team in the Congress and I invite my colleagues in Again, Congratulations to the Shiner High pilots who courageously protected Sergeant the House of Representatives to join me in School Marching Band. The community stands Mauricio Alejandro Arias and 16 of his fellow congratulating our 2013 NAIA National Cham- behind you in all your future endeavors! soldiers as they came under fire while serving in Afghanistan. pions. I wish President Henning, Coach Woodley, and all the students of Grand View f I sincerely applaud Colonel James Mackey (now Brigadier General Mackey) and Lieuten- University continued success, both on and off IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- ant Colonel Tony Roe for their actions of June the field, for many years to come. MENT OF COMMAND SERGEANT 5, 2008, as they provided close air support for f MAJOR RONALD T. RILING II 17 soldiers of the 201st Engineer Battalion of A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE the Kentucky National Guard. The soldiers OF THE HONORABLE HOWARD M. were pinned down for a lengthy time by HOLTZMANN HON. enemy heavy-arms fire and running low on OF ALABAMA ammunition when these pilots intervened and HON. ANNA G. ESHOO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suppressed the enemy threat. Sergeant Arias OF CALIFORNIA credits these pilots for saving his and the lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 7, 2014 of 16 fellow soldiers that day and I stand with Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I him in recognizing the heroic acts of these two Tuesday, January 7, 2014 would like to honor Command Sergeant Major pilots. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Ronald T. Riling II, the 14th Command Ser- In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- leagues to join me in honoring the life of an geant Major of the U.S. Army Materiel Com- leagues to join me in applauding the bravery extraordinary man, Judge Howard Holtzmann, mand, on the occasion of his retirement fol- and commitment to service that General Mac- who passed away hours before his 92nd birth- lowing 31 years of exemplary service to the key, Lieutenant Colonel Roe and the airmen of day on December 9, 2013. . He is one of only four the 442d Fighter Wing exemplify. In doing so, Howard was the son of the late Lillian Plotz Command Sergeants Major of Four Star Com- they ask for no recognition, yet they protect Holtzmann and Jacob L. Holtzmann. He at- mands in the United States Army. our way of life while risking their own and are tended the Poly Prep Country Day School, Command Sergeant Major Riling began his very deserving of such recognition. Yale College and Yale Law School. He loved Army career in February 1983 as a 19D Cav- f all things ‘Yale’ and served it in many ways for alry Scout, completing his One Station Unit seven decades, earning the prestigious award TRIBUTE TO GRAND VIEW of the Yale Medal in 2006. Yale was one of Training at Fort Knox, KY and will conclude UNIVERSITY his career as the personal advisor to the Com- many beneficiaries of Howard Holtzmann’s manding General of the U.S. Army Materiel legendary philanthropy. He endowed the Jew- Command on all enlisted-related matters; pri- HON. TOM LATHAM ish Chaplaincy at Yale, the first such position marily focusing on the quality of life for Sol- OF IOWA at an American college campus. He also en- diers, Civilians and Families across the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dowed a professorship in international law and mand; and Command Sergeant Major Riling Tuesday, January 7, 2014 established fellowships in that field. has performed admirably and honorably at Judge Holtzmann, a brilliant attorney, was Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to home and abroad. an original member of the Iran-United States recognize and honor the 2013 National Asso- Claims Tribunal and served as a member of His career achievements include three suc- ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics Football the United States Delegation to the United Na- cessful combat tours, two in Iraq and one in Champions, the Grand View University Vi- tions Commission on International Trade Law. Haiti. CSM Riling’s awards and decorations in- kings. An acknowledged expert in arbitration, he clude the Silver Star, Legion of Merit (2nd Grand View University is one of eighty-five wrote and edited many books and treatises on OLC), Bronze Star (1st OLC), Meritorious football programs across the country that com- the subject. He held leadership positions as a Service Medal (Silver OLC), Army Com- pete in the NAIA. Each year, the best teams trustee or member of many organizations, in- mendation Medal (3rd OLC), Army Achieve- in the association qualify for the post-season cluding the Jewish Theological Seminary, St. ment Medal (4th OLC), and many other playoffs to determine a national champion. Bonaventure University, the American Foreign awards; and as Command Sergeant Major Only six years after establishing a football pro- Law Association, the Environmental Law Insti- Riling’s career winds down, he will be remem- gram, the Grand View University Vikings have tute, Pace Law, the American Arbitration As- bered for many of his attributes—strength of expertly developed a top-tier football team. On sociation and the New York Weill Cornell character, steadfast courage and superior and December 21, 2013, Grand View obtained its Council. compassionate leadership. He will also be re- first-ever national football championship by de- Judge Holtzmann is survived by his beloved membered and admired for being a ‘‘Soldier’s feating the top-ranked University of the Cum- wife, Carol, and his devoted daughters, Susie ″ Soldier . berlands by a score of 35–23. The Vikings fin- and Betsey. He also leaves his grandsons, As Command Sergeant Major Riling and his ished the 2013 season with a perfect 14–0 McLaren (Jodi), Anthony (Erin) and Abe wife, Melinda, begin the next phase of their record and the top NAIA ranking. Noyes, and Jill van Berg (David Manella), Eliz- lives, I am pleased that they are retiring in my Grand View University’s recent success on abeth van Berg and Allison van Berg. He also Congressional district. I want to express the the football field is emblematic of its long-held leaves five great-grandchildren, and at the warmest regards and heartfelt gratitude of the mission for both academics and athletics. time of his death was aware that a sixth was Nation for all that they have done and all that Since its founding in 1896, Grand View has in- due within days. He also leaves his step- the Riling family has sacrificed to support the stilled its students with an uncompromising daughter Louise Mullen (Henry) and his step- defense of the United States of America. focus on the traditional Danish perspective of son William van Berg. He was preceded in On behalf of all those touched by his serv- the ‘‘whole person.’’ Through this perspective, death by his first wife Anne Fisher Holtzmann ice, we wish Command Sergeant Major Riling each of Grand View’s 2,300 students is and his step-son, Peter van Berg. good luck, good ground, and Godspeed. Army uniquely enabled to reach their potential I have the privilege of knowing Judge Strong! through high expectations, smaller class sizes, Holtzmann’s daughter, Susie Richardson, a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:56 Jan 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07JA8.004 E07JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 highly regarded member of the Palo Alto com- tion of the U.S. House of Representatives to Dr. Garcia was awarded the Presidential munity who has contributed in countless ways Louis Herman ‘‘Red’’ Klotz, a basketball leg- Medal of Freedom in 1984 by President Ron- to the civic life of our region. She is a woman end and long-time resident of Margate City, ald Reagan, and has been recognized by the of integrity and conscience, and I’m proud to New Jersey. At age 93, Red remains active in United States Army as one of the most influ- call her my friend. the sport for which he has long loved, making ential Hispanics ever to serve. The American Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me him the sport’s oldest professional and one of Dream was believed and realized by Dr. Hec- in honoring the extraordinary life of Howard M. its most-loved. tor P. Garcia. He inspired those around him to Holtzmann, a great and good man who will be Playing well into his 60s and serving as a educate themselves, participate in the demo- deeply missed by all who had the privilege of U.S. International Ambassador of Goodwill, cratic process, and work toward positive knowing him. His humanity, brilliance, patriot- Red has helped introduce basketball to more change. ism, generosity and his distinguished family than 100 countries and countless youth The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Founda- are the legacies he leaves, making our nation around the globe. As the owner and former tion was organized to educate our commu- stronger and better. For all this and more, the player & coach of the Washington Generals, nities about the continuing historical relevance U.S. House of Representatives extends its he and his team have challenged the domi- and legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia. The pro- deepest condolences to the entire Holtzmann nance of their greatest competitor—the Har- ceeds from this 100th Birthday Celebration will family. lem Globetrotters—for sixty-two consecutive be donated to Texas A&M University Corpus f years. And, as if playing over 13,000 exhi- Christi for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia library ex- bition games wasn’t a full-time career, Red pansion at the Bell Library. TRIBUTE TO ALLEN LAZARD and his wife Gloria operated successful busi- Dr. Garcia donated his papers in 1990 to nesses in Margate and Atlantic City for many Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and the HON. TOM LATHAM years. library expansion is necessary so the papers OF IOWA I join with the greater Margate community can be properly displayed and fully appre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and basketball fans worldwide in honoring Red ciated by the public and the students. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Klotz for his countless contributions to the Though Dr. Garcia was laid to rest in Cor- game. While your impressive decades-long Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pus Christi in 1996 at the age of 82, his leg- past on and off the court is well-documented, recognize and congratulate Allen Lazard of acy will endure. He was truly an American it is your dedication today to the sport and fifty Urbandale, Iowa for his participation in the hero and we honor him today. years in the South Jersey community that de- 14th annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl. f Since 2001, the U.S. Army All-American fine your legacy. f TO RECOGNIZE THE BUCKS Bowl has recruited the nation’s top high school COALITION AGAINST TRAFFICKING football players to participate in a nationally- IN RECOGNITION OF THE NAVAL televised, all-star football game. From millions DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK of high school football players across our na- CENTER tion, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selec- OF PENNSYLVANIA tion Committee evaluates thousands of top HON. PAUL A. GOSAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prospects throughout the year. After evalua- OF ARIZONA Tuesday, January 7, 2014 tion, the Selection Committee formally nomi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nates 400 seniors to be considered for the an- to congratulate the Bucks Coalition Against nual game. Ultimately, only 90 players nation- Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Trafficking on its one-year anniversary, and to wide will be invited to participate in this pres- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the important work this local volun- tigious event. honor the incredible naval officers and sailors teer group is doing to raise awareness on Allen’s selection to the U.S. Army All-Amer- who run the Naval Diving and Salvage Train- human trafficking. The Coalition was launched ican Bowl galvanizes a remarkable 2013 sea- ing Center in Panama City, Florida. to bring about an end to the suffering of the son for the Urbandale High School senior. As I had the honor of touring this facility and I victims of this modern-day form of . In a wide receiver for the Urbandale J-Hawks, was privileged to be escorted by Commander particular, the Bucks Coalition Against Traf- Allen hauled in 49 passes for 1,065 yards and Hung Cao. The deep water training was im- ficking brings a strong, informed commitment 16 touchdowns. At 6′ 5″, Allen has continued pressive and unique. Only the best get se- to this issue as it reaches out to all levels of to be a top-receiving threat among our state’s lected to train here and it showed. The dedica- government to stop the exploitation of men, premier football players and has been named tion, resolve and commitment demonstrated women, and children. The broad-based pro- to Iowa’s All-State team for three consecutive by these service men was inspiring. gram includes community education, victim years. In December, Lazard was Iowa’s only I know our nation is in great hands when I identification, legislative advocacy, and the player to be named to the 2013 American see the high quality instruction and the effort prosecution of traffickers. Pennsylvania’s 8th Family Insurance ALL-USA High School Foot- to train our men to be both highly skilled and District is grateful for the Coalition’s compas- ball Team. I am pleased to report that Mr. safe. I commend them and I want them to sionate plan and its dedication to the aware- Lazard currently plans to take his talents to know the people of the United States need ness of this horrendous crime, while success- Jack Trice Stadium as an Iowa State Cyclone them and appreciate them. fully enlisting the assistance of individuals, in the coming school year. As Commander Cao told me, the ‘‘instruc- Mr. Speaker, Allen’s accomplishments, both tors and staff here are true American Heroes, government agencies, and local law enforce- on and off the field, are a testament to the who have sacrificed a lot for this country.’’ ment to help bring justice. world-class work ethic for which our great God bless these men and women. f state is renowned. It is an honor to represent f HONORING THE BEULAH Mr. Lazard and his family in the United States HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY CEMETERY Congress. I invite my colleagues in the House CELEBRATION OF DR. HECTOR P. to join me in congratulating Allen on his out- GARCIA standing achievements and I wish him contin- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ued success in the years ahead. OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD OF TEXAS Tuesday, January 7, 2014 HONORING LOUIS HERMAN ‘‘RED’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KLOTZ OF MARGATE CITY Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Tuesday, January 7, 2014 er, I rise today to honor one of the most intact HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise historic properties associated with the growth today to commemorate the 100th Birthday and development of the African-American OF NEW JERSEY Celebration of Dr. Hector P. Garcia as put on community in the historic Vicksburg and War- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foun- ren County, Mississippi, area. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 dation. Dr. Garcia was a proud Mexican-Amer- Beulah Cemetery was established in 1884 Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, today I extend ican, a World War II veteran, physician, hu- by the Vicksburg Tabernacle #19 Independent my personal congratulations and the recogni- manitarian and civil rights activist. Order of Brothers and Sisters of Love and

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