June 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1129 RECOGNIZING THE INDUCTION OF In August 2004, the band celebrated their TRIBUTE TO JEWISH AMERICAN LIEUTENANT COLONEL FRED H. 25th anniversary. This past May they released HERITAGE MONTH CARLEY INTO THE MOBILE, AL, the album ‘‘Ellwood City’’. The title track HALL OF FAME ‘‘Ellwood City’’ is reminiscent of Iris’s child- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ hood growing up in the area. On Saturday, OF FLORIDA HON. JEFF MILLER June 17, 2006 Armstrong cable is hosting an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA event honoring the musical achievements of Tuesday, June 13, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donnie Iris at the Folino Entertainment Stage Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in Ewing Park. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States I rise today to reflect on the inaugural Jewish Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is a House of Representatives to join me in recog- American Heritage Month, which was cele- great honor for me to rise today to extend my nizing Donnie Iris and all of his musical and brated across the country throughout the congratulations to LTC Fred H. Carley for his entertainment accomplishments. It is an honor month of May. With the history of racial intol- induction into the Mobile Alabama Hall of to represent the Fourth Congressional District erance our country has witnessed, I believe Fame. As a resident in my district, Mr. Carley of Pennsylvania. we must remain steadfast in providing future has left a great and lasting impact on North- generations opportunities to learn about the west Florida and Southeastern Alabama. f varied faiths and cultures that make this coun- Fred Carley has always served as an active try so great. member in his community, be it encouraging CONGRATULATING THE GREATER I am especially pleased that my colleague young people through physical fitness and ac- HAZLETON CAN-DO ON ITS 50TH Congressman JOE BACA hosted a Special tivities or proudly serving his country as an of- ANNIVERSARY Order condemning hate crimes and racial in- ficer in the Air Force. A native of the Fowl tolerance. We must fight intolerance and stop River community in south Mobile County, AL, HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI the spread of hate-inspired acts and images, Fred Carley earned three degrees during his and I thank Congressman BACA for leading two active military tours at Auburn University, OF PENNSYLVANIA this important discussion. where he excelled in athletics, the arts, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, we have seen how the na- academics. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 tional observance of Black History Month and During his professional career as an engi- Hispanic Heritage Month have brought, neer, he still found time to coach both the Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today through education, greater awareness of the Murphy High School and University of South to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the African American and Hispanic communities’ Alabama track and cross-country teams, which House of Representatives to pay tribute to the contributions to our country. This past May, went on to win many awards. Since his trans- Greater Hazleton CAN-DO organization on the the many accomplishments of American Jews fer to Eglin Air Force Base in 1969, Fred occasion of its 50th anniversary. were recognized by the proclamation of Jew- Carley has contributed to the fitness and well- In 1956, when the deep anthracite coal ish American Heritage Month, issued by Presi- being of countless young athletes in Northwest mines were closing and regional unemploy- dent Bush. Florida, often leading them to national records ment reached 30 percent, Dr. Edgar Dessen, When the Jewish community in Miami ap- and championships. He has also served as a a local radiologist, formed a new committee to proached me with the idea to help designate member of the Senior Bowl Committee, investigate how best to go about economic de- a month to honor the contributions of Amer- SEAAU chairman of athletics, and president of velopment. ican Jews, I realized the potential impact of the Air Force Engineering Association. this endeavor. It is my hope that Jewish Amer- Lieutenant Colonel Carley has received Realizing that they would need funds to pur- sue their objectives, they began collecting ican Heritage Month will make a difference in many awards for his achievements. He was the fight against anti-Semitism. honored with the Presidential Physical Fitness dimes solicited from the regional citizenry. The unusual fundraiser netted about $14,000, To those who would teach hate to their chil- Leadership Award, selected as 1 of 12 in the dren, it might surprise them to learn that a Nation, in 1964. He was also elected to the enough to buy more than 800 acres of land that became the Valmont Industrial Park. Jewish man, Haym Salomon, was one of the U.S. Military Packaging Hall of Fame for his largest financiers of the American Revolu- work with the Department of Defense. Eventually, it would grow into a 4,000–acre in- dustrial corridor that would need major invest- tionary War. To those who would paint graffiti Mr. Speaker, the dedication that Frank on Jewish buildings, they should know that Carley has shown to his students, community, ment for infrastructure. Dr. Dessen set a goal of $500,000 to be they have benefited from advances in medi- and country is immeasurable. His service as a cine, trends in popular culture, and techno- coach, mentor, U.S. Air Force officer, and en- raised in three weeks. A local banker told him ‘‘You can’t do that!’’ But, he replied, ‘‘Yes, we logical inventions, all developed by many fa- gineer has benefited so many in Florida’s First mous and not-so-famous American Jews. District and its surrounding areas for over 50 can do.’’ Thus was born the CAN-DO organi- zation, an acronym that preceded the title Fortunately, we have leaders in government, years. I congratulate LTC Frank Carley for his the business community, law enforcement, induction into the Mobile Alabama Hall of which later was proclaimed to be the ‘‘Com- munity Area New Development Organization.’’ and education who work to eliminate hateful Fame and wish to thank him on behalf of the words and actions and encourage acceptance Indeed, in that first major fundraiser, CAN- United States Congress for serving as a and sensitivity to diversity. DO did not raise $500,000; it raised $740,000. strong role model for generations to come. I am grateful to my colleagues who recog- Two more fund drives followed. One yielded f nized the benefits that Jewish American Herit- $830,000, while the second raised $710,000. TRIBUTE TO DONNIE IRIS age Month would bring to the country, and I The Valmont Industrial Park development thank them for their unanimous support. HON. MELISSA A. HART was so successful that CAN-DO eventually ac- Mr. Speaker, thank you for your support and quired 1,150 more acres of land and created commitment. Throughout the process, you OF PENNSYLVANIA the Humboldt Industrial Park nearby. were an instrumental and invaluable advocate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the years, CAN-DO has been respon- Leader PELOSI, Whip HOYER, and Congress- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 sible for the development of over 3,500 acres man WAXMAN, thank you for your leadership Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take for economic development, created 20,000 and guidance. this opportunity to recognize Donnie Iris, an new jobs, increased the area’s payroll by $240 And I’d especially like to thank Chairman entertainer who hails from my district, Beaver million, leveraged private investment of more HENRY HYDE—who was the lead Republican Falls, Pennsylvania. than $1.5 billion, and increased the local tax cosponsor of the House resolution. Donnie Iris, a singer, first learned how to base by 20 percent. Chairman HYDE helped immensely with sing from his mother. In 1970, as a member Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- spreading awareness of this resolution to our of the Jaggerz, he earned a gold record for lating the CAN-DO organization on this auspi- colleagues and the White House. I’d also like writing and singing the song ‘‘The Rapper’’. cious occasion. Those associated with CAN- to acknowledge and thank Senator ARLEN He then formed ‘‘Donnie Iris and the Cruisers’’ DO over the past 50 years have made signifi- SPECTER who introduced and worked to pass with his friend Mark Avsec. The band had the cant contributions to the quality of life in the identical legislation in the Senate. And once hit song ‘‘My Girl’’ and began to tour non-stop greater Hazleton area and, for that, we should again, I would like to thank my colleagues, in 1980. all be grateful. who unanimously passed the resolution. VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:47 Jun 14, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JN8.006 E13JNPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 13, 2006 The amount of support for this initiative has he was followed by tens of thousands of Jews, restoration initiative to ensure the build- been nothing short of inspirational: all of whom have become part of our commu- ings’ existence for many years to come. The As the inaugural Jewish American Heritage nity’s history. Their lives and deeds tell a building stands as a reminder of where we unique story of both a hometown and a cap- Month comes to an end, national prominence came from and its legacy, an important part ital city.