E1534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 26, 2015 those praying for her to succeed in her next Deputy Chief Downing received his Bach- San Ysidro Vanguard Education Foundation adventure. As she will experience shortly, this elor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from was created in 2012 to address the racial and wind will likely be a gale force event, so be- San Jose State University in 1989, and went ethnic disparities within the San Ysidro School loved is Patricia Miljanich in San Mateo Coun- on to graduate from Indiana State University in District. The organization focuses on early ty. 2008 with a Master’s Degree in Criminology. learning, college access, Latino teacher re- f He is also the graduate of several senior man- cruitment, and STEM education. agement programs, including the Federal Bu- Again, I would like to extend my admiration 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COM- reau of Investigation’s National Academy, the and sincere appreciation for all the work that PLETION OF THE GATEWAY GEY- Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior these groups continue to do for our commu- SER Management Institute for Police, and the Cali- nity. fornia Peace Officer Standards and Training f HON. MIKE BOST Executive Development Course. IN RECOGNITION OF RONN OWENS OF ILLINOIS Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Down- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing has maintained a special interest in and relationship with Oakland’s Chinatown. He Monday, October 26, 2015 HON. JACKIE SPEIER serves the Oakland and Chinatown commu- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- nities as a member of the Board of Directors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognize the 20th Anniversary of the completion of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Com- Monday, October 26, 2015 of the Gateway Geyser. It is a proud and dis- merce, the President of the Oakland Police tinct achievement that the tallest fountain in Foundation, President of the Oakland Police Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a the United States, and the second tallest in Managers Association, Chairman of the Asian broadcast legend who is celebrating his 40th the world, is located in the Metro East region Advisory Committee on Crime, Chairman of anniversary at KGO Newstalk 810 today and of Southern Illinois. the Asian Youth Services Committee (AYSC), who will be inducted into the National Radio The vision and drive of Malcom Martin Chairperson of the AYSC Scholarship Dinner, Hall of Fame in November. Ronn Owens is a made it possible to undertake this incredible and has raised funds and manpower to send household name in the Bay Area and beyond, project. In addition to its famous geyser, the low-income youth to various camps and semi- a master in his field, and a remarkably tal- park’s facilities offer visitors impressive and nars across the nation. ented, opinionated and intellectually curious memorable views of the Arch and City of St. On behalf of the residents of California’s man whom I am proud to call a good friend. Louis. It is very much a part of the overall Jef- 13th Congressional District, Deputy Chief I have spent many hours on the air with Ronn ferson National Expansion Memorial. David E. Downing, I salute him. I thank him for and he is always tough, thoughtful, informed As I toured the park recently, I developed a lifetime of service and congratulate him on and unpredictable. an understanding for the desires that the his achievements. I wish him and his loved He has honed his skills in thousands of Metro East Park and Recreation District and ones the very best as he enjoys his well-de- interviews with guests in the hot seat, includ- the Gateway Center have to make this amaz- served retirement. ing President Barack Obama, Democratic ing park a part of the Jefferson National Ex- f Leader NANCY PELOSI, actor Steve Martin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pansion Memorial. Doing so would be a fitting IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH AN- 49er quarterback Joe Montana, singer Tony tribute to Malcom Martin and all of the City of NIVERSARY OF THE WHITE Bennett and a long list of Secretaries of State, East St. Louis officials who have helped make HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDU- CIA Directors, mayors and community leaders. this anniversary possible. CATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR His longevity and style on the air have f HISPANICS earned him many prestigious awards: The Bay HONORING DEPUTY CHIEF DAVID Area Radio Hall of Fame, the National Asso- E. DOWNING HON. JUAN VARGAS ciation of Broadcaster’s Marconi Award twice, OF CALIFORNIA Talkers Magazine’s Top 25 Greatest Radio HON. BARBARA LEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Talk Show Host of All Time, and now the Na- OF CALIFORNIA Monday, October 26, 2015 tional Radio Hall of Fame where he will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to joining the likes of Edward R. Murrow, Bob Hope and Terry Gross. Monday, October 26, 2015 recognize and commend the 25th anniversary of the White House Initiative on Educational Ronn was born Ronald Lowenstein on Octo- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Excellence for Hispanics. The initiative, estab- ber 17, 1945 in . He graduated the exemplary career of Deputy Chief David lished in 1990, has sought to address the edu- from in in 1968 Downing of the Oakland Police Department. cational disparities faced by the Hispanic com- and launched his broadcast career hosting Deputy Chief Downing began his career in munity. This year, the White House launched radio programs in , , Cleveland law enforcement with the Oakland Police De- the Bright Spots catalog to commemorate the and Philadelphia. In 1975 he moved to San partment (OPD) in 1988. During his career, he initiative’s success. This newly created re- Francisco and began his four decade run at has served in a wide variety of assignments, source honors organizations around the coun- KGO radio. Today, he remains the only week- including Police Academy Director, Internal Af- try significantly furthering the educational at- day talk radio host on the station and has a fairs Commander, and Special Operations tainment of the Hispanic community. regular audience of half a million listeners. Commander. In 2012, he was promoted to While there are 230 programs included in While Ronn is very vocal about his opin- Deputy Chief of Police and is currently the the catalog, I would like to honor three organi- ions—he also wrote a book titled Voice of commander of the Bureau of Field Operations zations in California’s 51 District: Barrio Logan Reason: Why the Left and Right Are Wrong— for West Oakland. Deputy Chief Downing also College Institute, Reality Changers, and the he is the first to admit when he is wrong. served concurrently with OPD’s Special Weap- San Ysidro Vanguard Education Foundation. Facts matter and he is dedicated to seeking ons and Tactics team from 1992 to 2011 as Barrio Logan College Institute, established the truth. Last year, Ronn revealed a chal- an operator, team leader, and tactical com- in 2007, is a nonprofit working to provide dis- lenging personal truth to his listeners. He was mander. advantaged students with the opportunity to diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over a In addition to serving the citizens of Oak- attend college. The organization begins work- decade ago. He decided to go public after the land, Deputy Chief Downing served the United ing with students in third grade and continues tragic death of who was diag- States of America as an Air Force Reservist providing support and guidance throughout nosed with Parkinson’s. Ronn hasn’t let his from 1984 to 2014. He retired as a Chief Mas- high school. Since its creation, 100 percent of symptoms get in the way of doing his job. ter Sergeant with the Air Force Office of Spe- its graduates have gone on to college. Recently he joked before surgery, ‘‘If I come cial Investigations as the Senior Enlisted Reality Changers was founded in 2001 in an out and say, ‘you know, that Sarah Palin Leader for the 4th Field Investigative Region, attempt to better prepare disadvantaged His- would make a heckuva president,’ we’ll know at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. In 2001, panic youth for college. By establishing var- something went wrong.’’ He meets the chal- he was mobilized into active duty and served ious support systems and college readiness lenges of his disease with great courage and in Operation Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, programs, the organization has seen 97 per- humor. and Iraqi Freedom until his return to civilian cent of its students become first generation Ronn started his radio career when analog law enforcement in 2003. college students. reel-to-reel tape recorders, cartridges and

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I remember when at a his death in 1992, he taught two generations visit various national parks throughout Russia. visit to his studio I pulled out my Blackberry to of physicians, published over 380 scientific The purpose was to gain valuable insight into take a photo, and he burst out laughing mak- works, and publicized the health risks associ- business and social issues that would con- ing fun of my ‘‘antique’’ phone, I promptly ated with toxins found in everyday work envi- tribute to improved funding for Russia’s na- bought an iPhone. ronments. He wrote more than 350 scientific tional park system. This made him an ideal The love for radio and story-telling has articles and two books, edited 11 books and candidate for his extensive role as President shaped Ronn’s professional and personal life. founded two journals. In 1982 Dr. Selikoff, of Delaware North located near one of Califor- He is married to former KGO and KCBS an- Cesare Maltoni and other eminent scientists nia’s most established National Parks. chor Jan Black and they have two truly ac- founded the Collegium Ramazzini. Comprised Having worked for the previous conces- complished daughters, Sarah and Laura. of 180 internationally renowned experts in oc- sioner from 1979 to 1992 in various financial Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- cupational and environmental health, the Col- and operational roles, Dan returned to Yosem- atives to rise with me to honor Ronn Owens, legium Ramazzini helps social and political ite in 2006 as President of Delaware North at an icon in radio news and commentary, for his leaders understand how scientific discoveries Yosemite. The global leading company’s oper- extraordinary career. He has kept me and impact public health. ations in Yosemite includes 1,350 hotel rooms, countless public officials on our political toes Researchers at Mount Sinai and around the 21 food service operations and 16 retail loca- and will continue to do so for a long time. world continue his work and are leaders in the tions as well as a variety of recreational activi- f prevention, diagnosis and treatment of work- ties. place injuries and illnesses. After 9/11, when Despite Dan’s extensive work load, he finds IN TRIBUTE TO DR. IRVING J. people who had worked at Ground Zero the time to be an active participant in the com- SELIKOFF, A PIONEER IN ENVI- began to experience disproportionate levels of munity of Yosemite. He was on the board of RONMENTAL AND OCCUPA- illness, Mount Sinai began to do research on trustees and the council of the Yosemite Con- TIONAL MEDICINE the cause. Their work helped document the servancy, chairman of the Yosemite/Mariposa need for a program to provide care for people Tourism Bureau and a member of the Univer- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY who had been made sick by the toxins re- sity of California at Merced Board of trustees. OF NEW YORK leased on 9/11. Mount Sinai was naturally se- Dan is an active supporter of NatureBridge, an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lected as one of the Centers of Excellence to educational nonprofit organization that pro- Monday, October 26, 2015 treat their illnesses under the direction of Dr. vides outdoor environmental education in Yo- Philip J. Landrigan. semite as well as other national parks. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Dan and his wife Susan, parents of two now Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Irving in applauding the extraordinary work and leg- adult children, reside in the Yosemite Valley. J. Selikoff (1915–1992), whose ground break- acy of Dr. Irving J. Selikoff. His focus on the Mr. Speaker, please join Congressman ing work created the field of environmental health impacts of workplace conditions has MCCLINTOCK and I in honoring and com- and occupational medicine. Dr. Selikoff estab- benefitted millions of American workers. mending the outstanding contributions made lished the first hospital division of occupational to Yosemite by the President of Delaware f and environmental medicine in the nation at North, Dan Jensen. We wish him continued Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, devel- HONORING DAN JENSEN success in his retirement. oping clinical programs that have cared for f thousands of workers impacted by occupa- HON. JEFF DENHAM HONORING MS. FRANCES CHOW tional diseases. This month, Mount Sinai cut OF CALIFORNIA the ribbon on the Selikoff Centers for Occupa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Health, named in his honor. HON. BARBARA LEE Revered as the father of occupational Monday, October 26, 2015 OF CALIFORNIA health, Dr. Selikoff’s research and tireless ad- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vocacy has saved millions of lives. In 1952, behalf of myself and Congressman MCCLIN- Monday, October 26, 2015 working with Dr. Edward H. Robitzek, he dem- TOCK to acknowledge and honor Dan Jensen Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor onstrated that isonazaid was an effective treat- who announced his retirement as President of an extraordinary member of the East Bay ment for tuberculosis. He subsequently Delaware North at Yosemite. In that position, community, Ms. Frances Chow upon her re- opened a clinic for lung patients in Paterson, he is responsible for overseeing lodging, food tirement. N.J., where he saw 17 workers from an as- service, retail, transportation and guest recre- Ms. Chow was born and raised in Stockton, bestos plant with similar symptoms. Within a ation in Yosemite National Park provided California. She spent countless hours of her few years, 15 were dead, 14 of them from under contract to the National Park Service. personal time volunteering in soup kitchens lung cancer, asbestosis or mesothelioma. This Born and raised in Visalia, a central Cali- and senior centers, as a summer camp coun- led him to begin investigating the cause of fornia community, located in a rich agricultural selor for physically challenged youths, and in their illnesses. His research expanded and he region, Dan attended college at UC Riverside local community organizations including the began studying the health of other insulation and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelors of United Way. workers, often collaborating with labor unions. Arts in Economics. In addition he holds an Later, Ms. Chow went on to graduate from Despite heavy resistance from the industry, he MBA from University of California, Los Ange- the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of ultimately recruited 17,800 workers for a sur- les. Immediately after graduating, he joined Arts Degree in Business Administration and vey that documented widespread illness the Los Angeles office of Price Waterhouse, minor in Mathematics. She is also trained and among those who had worked with asbestos. the world’s largest professional services firm, certified in Clinical Psychology, Project Man- Even people who had been exposed for less where he worked in the audit services division. agement, and Bank Compliance. than a week had lung scarring 30 years later. In 1993, Dan began his career in the theme Upon graduating, Ms. Chow was recruited Dr. Selikoff’s research on asbestos disease park industry as the executive vice president to work with the Federal Deposit Insurance and his expert testimony shaped public policy and general manager of Universal Studios in Corporation (FDIC), which is an independent and improved working conditions for America’s Florida. He was instrumental in the expansion federal agency created by Congress to main- working men and women. Thanks to his care- of the major resort destination which included tain stability and confidence in the nation’s fi- ful research, the Occupational Safety and a second theme park, three themed hotels nancial system. During her 20-year career at Health Administration imposed safeguards for and a nighttime entertainment complex known the FDIC, Ms. Chow received numerous per- workers starting in the 1970s. His work also as City Walk. In 2001, Dan’s theme park ca- formance awards, including ‘‘Employee of the prompted the Environmental Protection Admin- reer went overseas, where he became the ex- Year.’’ istration to implement regulations regarding ecutive vice president and chief operating offi- Currently, Ms. Chow is Senior Vice Presi- asbestos products; however, the United States cer of the newly opened park Universal Stu- dent and Regional Operations Manager of remains one of the few developed nations that dios in Japan. During Dan’s time with Uni- Gateway Bank, FSB, located in Oakland do not ban asbestos. versal Studios Japan, it had the most success- Chinatown. Dr. Selikoff’s tireless advocacy led to a fun- ful first year of operations in the history of Throughout the years, Ms. Chow has made damental understanding in this country that theme parks. innumerable contributions to the Chinatown

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