E324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 21, 2019 HONORING MS. MELISSA crimes investigator. He entered many Nazi thousands of animals he has cared for along ANTINOFF ON BEING NAMED concentration camps as they were liberated the way. BURLINGTON COUNTY’S TEACH- and the horrors he saw made an indelible im- f ER OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW pression. When he returned home, he was re- JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDU- cruited by General to return to HONORING MS. DELINA CATION to help in the additional war crimes RODRIGUES OF CARBON COUNTY trials. HON. ANDY KIM He was appointed Chief Prosecutor in what HON. DANIEL MEUSER OF NEW JERSEY was aptly described as the biggest murder trial OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in history—the ‘‘Einsatzgreuppen case.’’ All 22 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defendants, including six SS Generals, were Thursday, March 21, 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 convicted of murdering over a million innocent Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to men, women, and children. Ben was 27 years Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today recognize Ms. Melissa Antinoff, a devoted ed- old and it was his first case. to recognize and honor Ms. Delina Rodrigues ucator who has helped shape the minds of Since then, Ben has dedicated much of his of Carbon County, who represented the United New Jersey’s youth throughout her 19 years life to seeking compensation for victims and States at the Special Olympics World Games as a public school teacher. Ms. Antinoff was trying to prevent illegal war-making. He be- in the United Arab Emirates. Delina took home recently named Burlington County’s Teacher came a self-appointed personal lobbyist for three medals from the games: a bronze medal of the Year by the New Jersey Department of peace, with countless lectures, publications, in the bench press competition and two gold Education for her tireless work as a 3rd grade and speeches at many universities and in medals in the deadlift and overall lifting teacher at Ashbrook Elementary School. countries around the world. events. Passionate from an early age about working Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to Delina’s success at the Special Olympics is with and educating children, Ms. Antinoff has honor Mr. Ben Ferencz and his service to his the result of her many years of hard work and developed a classroom environment that fos- country, his community, and the world. Happy dedication to power lifting and track and field ters innovation, creativity, and self-confidence Birthday to Ben. events. Having competed in various sports for within her students. Ms. Antinoff recognizes f Carbon County’s Special Olympics Organiza- the importance of reading to developing a tion for fourteen years, she continues to ex- child’s sense of confidence and therefore RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT DANN hibit great mental strength, athletic skill, and strongly encourages independent reading in ON HIS RETIREMENT sportsmanship as she competes on the global her classroom. She credits this practice with stage. instilling in her students greater self-esteem HON. MIKE QUIGLEY In addition to her outstanding athletic ac- and willingness to take risks in their other OF ILLINOIS complishments, Delina is also a graduate of areas of study. Ms. Antinoff’s colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carbon County Technical Institute. She is a praise her for her ingenious ability to integrate great representation of the values we hold Thursday, March 21, 2019 interdisciplinary elements, such as music, into dear in Pennsylvania’s Ninth District: courage, her classroom as well as her eagerness to Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today enthusiasm, and perseverance. take risks in her instruction methods including to recognize Dr. Robert Dann, a beloved fam- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues granting her students the independence to ily man, a pillar of his community, and a in the U.S. House of Representatives join me work’ and learn collaboratively in small groups. lauded veterinarian, in celebration of his re- in celebrating Delina’s remarkable achieve- Ms. Antinoff is a prime example of the kind cent retirement. A 1979 graduate of the Uni- ments and wishing her continued success in of teacher who goes above and beyond to en- versity of Illinois College of Veterinary Medi- all her future endeavors and competitions. sure that the well-being of the entire student, cine, Dr. Dann shortly thereafter became an f including his or her emotional and mental owner and director of Blum Animal Hospital, a needs are attended to just as much as his or mainstay of Chicago’s Lakeview neighbor- HONORING LYNDA RESNICK FOR her academic needs. Above all else, she hood. Over the course of four decades, Dr. RECEIVING THE BAKERSFIELD wants her students to have the confidence to Dann has served countless animals and their COLLEGE FOUNDATION INDI- enjoy school and feel safe and secure there owners from across the city, seeing firsthand VIDUAL PHILANTHROPIST OF so that they can learn and grow creatively. For time and again the power for good that pets THE YEAR AWARD these reasons, I am proud to honor Ms. can be. After transitioning from several roles Antinoff for her efforts and sincerely thank her within the Hospital to spend more time with his HON. KEVIN McCARTHY for the positive influence she has had on family, Dr. Dann has remained practicing until OF CALIFORNIA countless students throughout her distin- today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished career. Ever since I was a kid visiting the Lincoln Thursday, March 21, 2019 f Park Zoo for the first time, a love for animals Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING BEN FERENCZ has been a through-line of my entire life. Since coming to Congress, I’ve had the privi- today to honor and recognize Mrs. Lynda lege of defending endangered species and Resnick as the recipient of the 2019 Bakers- HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH working on key animal protection issues; how- field College Foundation Individual Philan- OF FLORIDA ever; I’ve never forgotten just how much joy thropist of the Year Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my family’s own furry friend, our dog Scout, Lynda is the vice-chair and co-owner of The Thursday, March 21, 2019 has brought us over the years. Wonderful Company, a global powerhouse Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today Without caring and committed veterinarians known for its iconic brands like Wonderful Pis- to recognize Mr. Ben Ferencz. Ben is the last like Dr. Dann, millions of pet owners across tachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, living prosecutor and is also cele- the country just like myself would not have the and FIJI Water, among many others. brating his 100th Birthday. same happy memories that I do. Dr. Dann’s An exceptional marketer, Lynda dropped out Born in in 1920, Ben immi- work has been repeatedly recognized, includ- of college at the age of 19 to open her own grated to the and attended pub- ing when he was named one of Chicago’s top advertisement agency. It was there that she lic schools in New York. He won a scholarship veterinarians. Beyond his contributions to the met Stewart Resnick, who initially sought her to where he worked as a city’s canine and feline populations, Dr. Dann services as a client for his janitorial business. research assistant for a professor writing a has remained engaged in his community, sit- The two later married and purchased a parcel book on war crimes. He received his degree ting on the boards of two charitable founda- of California Central Valley farmland in 1978, in 1943 and promptly joined the U.S. Army as tions. Through his decades-long commitment and the rest is history. Today, Lynda oversees a private in the artillery. He was awarded five to the veterinary medicine profession, and his worldwide marketing operations for the Won- battle stars for not being killed or wounded at work to support others in his community, Dr. derful Company, and is renowned for the cre- Normandy Beach and every major campaign Dann truly embodies the best of our neighbor- ativity and innovation she brings to the com- in Europe. hoods and our city. pany. Under her supervision, the Wonderful As the war was ending, he was transferred I thoroughly congratulate Dr. Dann on his Company developed a rich culture of giving to General Patton’s HQ to serve as a war forty-year career, on behalf of myself and the back to the community. On average, the

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She was recently honored vating the institution’s research capabilities, The NCDA is a nonpartisan, national, non- as a Life Trustee for her donations to, and worked to strengthen faculty involvement in re- profit organization that was established to as- service as a Board of Trustees member on the search and improve the efficiency of research sist cities across the nation in administering County Museum of Art. Addition- resources. the new U.S. Housing and Urban Develop- ally, she is an executive board member of the Dr. McNair’s upbringing in a working-class ment funds and programs created through Aspen Institute’s board of trustees, and con- family and her public school background deep- President Johnson’s Model Cities Program. In tributed over $30 million to establish the ly influenced her philosophy on higher edu- doing so, they rose to help address the great Resnick Sustainability Institute at the Cali- cation, as she has sought to elevate and open disparities in housing options and opportuni- fornia Institute of Technology. doors of opportunity for minorities in aca- ties that had created racial and socioeconomic Lynda’s lifetime of philanthropy, and gen- demia. While at the University of Georgia, she inequality in many of our great American cit- erous contributions to the communities where was actively involved in increasing the num- ies. Wonderful operates, deserve our recognition bers of African American psychology graduate The NCDA represents cities on a federal students. Likewise, as the Provost and Vice and gratitude. The Bakersfield College Foun- level for programs such as the Community De- dation Sterling Silver Medal recognizes President for Academic Affairs at Wagner Col- velopment Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Lynda’s many achievements, and I want to lege, Dr. McNair helped increase the diversity HOME Investment Partnerships, among a thank her for her tireless leadership and devo- of hired faculty by over 115 percent. myriad of others. Specifically, the NCDA has tion to the communities and citizens of the A clinical psychologist by training, Dr. fought to improve local infrastructure and pro- Central Valley. McNair’s research has focused on the devel- vide greater accessibility to safe, decent, and f opment and evaluation of community-based interventions that target substance abuse and affordable housing, as well as greater eco- CELEBRATING THE INVESTITURE early sexual behavior in African American nomic opportunities. Through these initiatives, OF DR. LILY D. MCNAIR, 8TH youth. Preliminary findings of her longitudinal the organization has expressed a commitment PRESIDENT OF TUSKEGEE UNI- studies demonstrate the significant impact of to providing tangible services that will VERSITY positive parenting practices on children’s out- strengthen both families and communities comes across a variety of domains. across the country. Through the NCDA’s pres- HON. TERRI A. SEWELL In addition to her numerous academic ac- tigious John Sasso Award and Audrey Nelson Award for Best Practices in Community Devel- OF ALABAMA complishments, Dr. McNair is a dedicated mother to Randall and Marguerite Roberts, opment, they annually recognize and celebrate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and wife of Dr. George W. Roberts, a retired significant contributions and solutions to af- Thursday, March 21, 2019 senior administrator at the U.S. Centers for fordable and alternative housing projects Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Disease Control and Prevention. through federal grants. I rise today to celebrate the Inaugural Con- On a personal note, I am proud to know Dr. Moreover, as an integral part of the NCDA vocation and Investiture of Dr. Lily D. McNair McNair as a fellow graduate of Princeton Uni- model, they respect diversity and inclusion in as the 8th President of Tuskegee University versity. She is a devoted administrator, com- leadership as a fundamental part of effective mitted public servant, inspirational figure, tire- and the first woman to ever serve as Presi- leadership. Throughout their fifty years of serv- less educator, loving wife and proud mother. I dent in the University’s storied 136-year his- ice, the organization sought to represent diver- know Dr. McNair will be an exemplary presi- tory. Prior to her appointment at Tuskegee, Dr. sified backgrounds and individualized exper- dent of this esteemed institution, bringing to McNair served for nearly seven years as pro- tise. They continue to include a wide variety of vost and senior vice academic for affairs at the position a keen intellect, strong advocacy abilities, steadfast work ethic and deep faith in organizations and individual voices as we col- Wagner College—a private college of 2,200 lectively search for solutions to urban difficul- students located in Staten Island, New York. God and the power of Mother Tuskegee. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. ties and discover ways to implement greater Dr. McNair grew up in Browns Mills, New equity in housing as time moves forward. Jersey and is the eldest of four children. She McNair in her new position to bring more re- These voices are brought to national attention is the daughter of a Japanese seamstress and sources and greater opportunities to Tuskegee each year at the National Community Devel- an African American veteran who worked as a University. I gladly wish her well in her new opment Week hosted by the NCDA. This an- payroll clerk after serving in the Korean War. endeavors. nual conference educates Members of Con- Unlike many of her friends at other schools, On behalf of the 7th Congressional District gress on the achievements of federal pro- Dr. McNair was lucky to have a high school and the State of Alabama, I ask my col- guidance counselor who encouraged her, an leagues to join me in celebrating the inaugura- grams like HOME and CDBG so that these aspiring first-generation college student with tion of Dr. Lily D. McNair as the 8th President programs can continue to address a need for scarce financial resources, to apply to the Ivy of Tuskegee University and as the first woman affordable housing and community develop- League university she had dreamed of attend- to ever hold the position. I am honored to pay ment. ing since she was a little girl. Because of her tribute to Dr. McNair for her tireless service Today, NCDA membership has grown to in- own experience, Dr. McNair believes in the and for the stellar and positive leadership she clude over 400 separate cities and counties. will surely continue to provide for all those value of mentorship and has placed a special The organizations and governments rep- who are a part of the Tuskegee University emphasis on working with students and faculty resented across that vast membership con- family. to advance their goals. tinue to carry out a centralized goal and pur- Dr. McNair was the first in her family to at- f pose. As they have been since day one, the tend college, and among the first African NCDA continues to serve as a united, national American women to attend Princeton Univer- IN RECOGNITION OF THE NA- TIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOP- institution to provide services and support for sity just six years after the university began local governments and policy makers as they admitting women. Dr. McNair earned her MENT ASSOCIATION’S 50TH ANNI- VERSARY work on critical federal community develop- bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1979, and ment and housing programs. master and doctorate degrees in psychology from the State University of New York at HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Madam Speaker, please join with Missouri’s Stony Brook. OF MISSOURI Fifth Congressional District in honoring the Dr. McNair served as associate professor of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Community Development Association psychology and associate director of the Clin- for their remarkable achievements over the ical Psychology Doctoral Training Program at Thursday, March 21, 2019 span of fifty years across the nation and in our The University of Georgia, where in 1999 she Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise own community. We stand to celebrate their was the first African American woman to ob- today to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary indelible mark on our society.

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